25 Jul 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1899
Page
1
A London received letter from war correspondent asserts volunteers in the Philippines were on the verge of mutiny before Otis recalled them. He claims cables cannot convey the truth, hospital figures are being refused, and American press misunderstands the situation. The dispatch critiques coverage and notes mutinous sentiment among volunteers and censorship actions.
Report notes Governor Staniey travels with Mr. Cole and Mr. Clark and their wives, amid concerns of a protecting expedition. It mentions the expected return later in the week and references possible wine or letter communications. The text is fragmentary and unclear about exact actions or locations.
Special dispatch from Laut Acmites supe reports Gen. Dian Youre of Mewhs forwarding word that Corus Hale, son of the late American consul, was murdered by Yaqui Indians near Juarez. Warlike Yaquis again threaten a revolt and atrocities are blamed on the raiders as government forces under Larenas Torres engage. The narrative describes battles and a retreat order amid the turbulent border conflict.
Report from Fisk Bayou details a deadly duel between Bright and O'Brien after a dispute over repayment. O'Brien allegedly killed first, then was killed in return fire. The incident drew a crowd of locals, while witnesses described chaos and a chaotic chase. The paper notes the men were strangers in the area and mentions a marriage among bystanders.
Washington July 13 The statements show Philippine Islands customs receipts for five months of 1899, with revenue at Maplin port $13,779,245 and Cebu port April $21,006. May $56.45. Weather notes forecast light thunderstorms in the Chicago area for tonight and Wednesday.
Washington July 23 The cabinet met with Secretary Alger bidding farewell and Mr Toor introduced. Mr Root and Gen Alger exchanged warm goodbyes before departure for New York. Hay outlined direct negotiations with Britain over the Alaskan boundary while Laurier Tugiptt speeches drew little attention amid hopes for a settlement through diplomacy.
July 25 reports say the messenger strike escalated as crowds surrounded telegraph offices and intercepted riders. Messengers rode with guards. missiles and stab attempts hit two carriers. Police and crowds clashed. papers were torn and some messengers assaulted amid rising tensions across the city.
A Topeka dealer notes high heating costs amid a harsh winter. He cites elevated coal and boiler fuel prices, winter demand, and reduced miner output. Officials warn supply tightness across Milwaukee, St. Louis, and nearby markets while utility costs strain households and businesses.
Lawrence marries his employer amid ongoing litigation between Li writhe and Stes Hytt's children. Lawredke worked for Mrs Hytt and is older than the couple. Anne Hytt attended, and a confrontation followed with law and arrest threats. County attorney released Lawrence with peace bond.
Rob Caldwell arrives in Prom Ft Collins Colorado after a long wearisome trip from Fort Couns. Caldwell plans to visit his parents and engage in a friendly cycling event at a company store in Brossburg. The journey involved arduous miles and delays but concludes with a hopeful reunion and local reception.
Paris reports indicate winter wheat is very poor in nine departments, fair in one, and good in several others with mixed conditions across the country. Spring wheat shows strength in most regions with several departments rated good or fair. Currency expansion in Spain discussed with treasury loans and private lending terms amid high rates.
Governor Tanner of Minnets leaves state amid a deer poaching dispute and a lion hunt near Glenwood Springs. Wardens intend to arrest for violation of deer laws while the governor defends the outing as ignorant of the law. The lion was killed with a single shot, weighed pounds, and measured 7 feet 2 inches, becoming the centerpiece of the expedition and political chatter.
Judge Hazac faces a persistent street problem near Fifth Avenue hotel and Quiricy Street where a three year old mud hole and a livery stable wash area flood foot traffic. Residents urge action as officials delay. Pending cases include insurer license suspensions and a main docket future schedules before September term opening.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Alger on state matters and his plan to detail how he learned a demand for resignation came from the president. It notes Hobart delayed in revealing motives, accusing cabinet rivals tied to Governor Pingree, and a tense exchange over authorization for statements before Alger accepted Hobart’s account as self defense.
A special Ble four train left Union Station early today carrying the Fourth regiment Ohio volunteers bound for Cleveland for strike duty. Captain Joe Walsh commanded. Major Jehu Co Speke is expected to be elected colonel en route. The train will pick up the Norwalk company at Wellington and Delaware. The unit, composed of Spanish War volunteers, is armed with Springfield rifles and ball cartridges.
Atlant officials halted a suspect poisoned watermelon today after sanitation inspectors Straten and Montth fell ill from it. The fruit allegedly contained arenic and Atrvetinine and a probe followed, with Inspector Larwry and aide facing a sanitary violation review. A pig was reportedly withdrawn from the melon before the officers were notified.
Report from reform school north of Tennessee notes two boys who tried to run away weeks ago remain confined by a ball and chain. The practice, though often said to be abolished, persists in this instance. Also from the region a separate notice of fatal and injury incidents at mines, plus a Paris verdict on political trials and a late shooting mob incident near a town, with limited details available from the fragmented text.
Cyrus Leland launched an active plan to win the national committeeman post by uniting and timing county, senatorial, representative, and superional conventions. He aims to control Wichita and Kansas delegates to the national convention, arguing unity will reveal the White administration forces and prevent open opposition while he campaigns for renomination and a successful Kansas delegation in St Louis.
Samuel Jamon, a young man from Bel Alton, Maryland, was arrested near Pawnee Rock, Kansas, after a dispute during a visit to family. He faces being held in Shares County jail while authorities decide on extradition to Maryland, where he reportedly confessed to earlier legal issues.
Officers from Nevada Missouri sought a Kansas governor to intercede for Frank Embree held in Garnett Kansas. Governor Stanley asked Missouri for protection but none was provided. Embree was torched, and Kansas officials charge Stephens with breaking faith for not keeping his pledge.
Kansas horses Hessin owned by J C Goings Topeka and George T Todd owned by James Laxeby Holton will compete in a seven eighths mile race at the fair grounds Thursday afternoon for a 200 dollar purse. The event starts at 2 oclock.
A Washington Herald dispatch reports the president will not relieve General Otis in the Philippines. Proposals to replace him with Lawton or Merritt were abandoned. Officials say Otis has handled campaigns well, with a political plan for fall operations and troop care. Some indicate unrest among officers, noting divisions over required troop strength, with 45,000 men now planned.
The Bertha arrived from St Michael via Unalaska with 57 passengers and about $1,000,000 in gold. Purser Keyes manages $70 of the haul. A tale from port Townsend notes a survivor from a 1897 voyage to Kotzebue Sound. Mrs H W Bens of Clay City Ky cared for her dying husband and later rode to St Michael, planning to go to May City Michigan to join relatives.
Washington July 5 Secretary Alger attended cabinet hour but had no war department business to present. He will leave Warrington tonight and be absent until August 1 when his resignation takes effect. Meiklejohn spoke with Root about department matters while Root prepared to assume duties.
SAYS HE IS NOT DEAD. Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York sues Thomas Chase and wife of Millan Tennessee alleging Chase faked death in February and that $20,000 paid to the widow was fraudulently collected. Chase, a prominent East Tennessee capitalist with extensive city holdings, shocked by the suit.
Catherine Heltman sues Charis Heltman for divorce in district court. Charis Heltman was arrested Sunday night for threatening his wife with a butcher knife and placing her around the house at midnight. He lodges at a hotel on First and Adams streets.
A La Porte dispatch reports a cyclone hit the eastern La Porte area and toppled Butterworth & Co boat and shoe store. Two families, those of Jacob Morton and William Steele, are feared dead as homes were wrecked and debris scattered. The fate of residents remains uncertain.
The J Thomas Lumber company of Topeka surrenders its charter and is now under the sole control of J Thomas. The transfer eliminates the need for annual reports under the state corporation law and frees Mr Thomas from secretary of state obligations. Several other corporations show a similar intent to evade the new reporting requirement.
New York July 2 a marching song sends a tribute to hero Dewey. Miss Strenmend’s oper composition titled Yankes Pigek was printed on silk and presented at a Week End avenue address. The piece impressed Damen ters of the American Revolution and was performed by Miss Ithchaons at a morning meeting.
Parsons faces a heated legal fight as an injunction attempt by Clay Center to block the pew asylum’s location proceeds. Attorneys named include Thomas N Sidgwick for ML K T railway Kansas CH Kimball ex state senator portition lawyer and candidate Far spnstese in the Third district Ht Webb and A A Osgood in the pursuit of law Mie Webb Parsons city attorney JW Ider prominent lawyer seeks Third district congressional seat.
Fragmentary Texarkana report describes a dynamite explosion near Hooks, Texas. References Col Hooks and a male suspect described as a negro. police pursue the culprit across Howie county as the investigation continues.
The Topeka stationary engineers organize Union No 25 with 35 charter members. The lodge was instituted by Lee Juhteom, secretary of the tw bureau. Officers named include A H Nooney president Wed Braun vice president Prack Parkingoo secretary treasurer. Trustees to be elected next Sunday afternoon. The engineers will affiliate with the Topeka trades assembly.
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