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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1899

Page

5

Army in Philippines reports army supply shortages and ration changes

Washington June 12 Colonel L D ehtet Cimmxatry of the army reports in the Philippines that supplies to the troops are limited with ten day rations issued by the commissary. Adjustments include reduced meat and canned goods, fresh vegetables brought from San Francisco, travel rations on the firing line, and regional stores at Cavite and nearby garrisons.

Washington L. D. Ehtet PhiUppines Tela Ratie Meir Cavite Coregdior 1 Toe Bucalar Einorat Prva Duke of Autherland Cabs Totlo

Mob clears jail to lynch suspected attacker

A mob abducted and hanged a suspect from a Sob hexToes jail, after a violent assault on a woman whose throat was cut and jaw injured. The mob’s actions followed a shopping trip and involved theft from a store, with part of the goods later found in a tie belonging to Utooks. The community remained silent until a later report brought the event to light.

lSimon Brocka

Wasteful Education Funding Allegations Stir Alaska Case

A June report from Seetile details a U S grand jury investigation into educational offers and misused funds. The attorney general accuses an official of making false statements and urges the secretary of the interim to remove Alaska from office pending findings.

Seetile Wash Altetg Alenia

Dewey's Son Favored in Cincinnati Travel Notes

Dewey's son, a favored traveling salesman, gains orders in Cincinnati as he continues a year on the road. He praises his father's business success and modestly credits his fortune to the family enterprise, planning to report back to merchants about future orders once his trip yields results.

Cincinnati George Frmin Dewey Ram Mella St Nichole

Engineers' Work Shaped Army Use in Philippines

June 22 dispatch notes Lieut Cone and Charles Potter, dernghnters of the army, detailing March 31 operations in the Philippines. The engineers supplied with tools and maps kept roads, canals, and bridges repair ready, supporting fast entrenchment and supply as insurgents were encountered. A sister report from June 12 describes the Duke of Alberust expedition departing at 11 am amid crowd cheers and fort salutes.

Rastington Cone Charles Potter Philippines Samar Urbe

National Educational Association Meeting in Los Angeles

National Educational Association plans its July convention in Los Angeles from the 1st to the 14th assisted by reduced round trip fares offered by the Union Pacific line. The ad praises Union Pacific service via Omaha or Kansas City includingSleeping and seating cars as ideal for summer travel to the event.

National Los Angeles Cal Valon Pacific MI Crow Pacific Washington Union Pacific Omaha Kansas City

Pension Office Change Effort Fails Across States

June 12 report on pension attorneys failing to secure a change in the pension office. At Wilkesbarre PA Grand Army encampment the resolution for resigning Commissioner H Clay Ryans was crushed. New York Oklahoma encampments had backed it earlier but defeated again. Corral Tanner sparked a telegram relay, and Oklahoma followed New York. Encampments in Aliota Wisconsin Pennsylvania and others rejected the move amid Jubilation from supporters. Governor Barnes of Oklahoma attacked G A R briefing. New York Grand Army leaders repudiated the Syracuse action.

Pension Office Washington Wfficout Grand Army of the Republic Pennsylvania Wilkesbarre H. Clay Ryans New York Oklahoma Corporal Tanner Mitten Syracuse Pat Coney Ccnfeadthem Petsion Aliiota Wisconsin Barnes Grand Army

Death of Baker feud leader sparks Kentucky violence

June 12 London Depot Kentucky reports that Tom Baker was shot in his tent as the Baker faction battles the Howards. The state militia moves toward Barboursville while a special grand jury may indict the slayers. Sheriff Beverly White's forces secure the area amid feudal war tensions.

Kentucky London Depot al Baker Mountain Road Barboursville Burch Stores Wilson Howard Judge Cook Baker Sherif Beverly White Elret Willams Millia White House Bie Manchester John A. White Winchester Inday Rolie King Cook Tom Baker Cook

Immersed by wholesale pastor baptizes 58 in minutes

June 12 Rev M Bachman of United Brethren Manheim conducted a mass baptism at Ettunsville, Laricanter county, baptizing 28 converts in 40 minutes from revival meetings at Ruhier and Union church. Among converts was Gere Ablot, who recently murdered his father and killed himself amid religious excitement. his son Freeman was among the baptized.

United Brethren M. &. Bachman United Brethren Church Manheim Foon Ettunsville Laricanter County Ruhier Union Union Church, Near Mt. Hope Gere Ablot Freeman

Hanna Visits Hobart on European sail plans

United States Senator Mark Hanna and his wife are hosted by Vice President Hobart in Hollywood Nova Scotia. Hanna says the visit is nonpolitical and he intends to sail for Europe next Wednesday.

Hanna Hobart Europe New York United States Mark Hanna Ohio Garret A. Hobart Hollywood Hama Tani New Ereeys

Romance of a Convict Wins Pardon in Alabama

Montgomery June 12 Governor Johnston pardons Dr W S Baldwin a young Cuthbert Ga physician who killed his lover in Patrick Ala years ago and had not served the state penitentiary He is released on condition to leave the state The romance began when Baldwin fell for a country schoolteacher at a convict camp She joined him and they married the next day she was expelled from the prison but later worked to secure his release aided by a large petition.

Montgomery Ala W. S. Baldwin Cuthbert Pitepatrick Als Johnston Tie Baldwin waOter Prion Prette Frim Agay Jim Eh Baldwin Bie Witt Shubert Denver State Board of Charities Cory Rats Barles Curtis Hae Washington G J. Mulvane A. McGui Delphos Kas Francis Henry St. Joseph's State Auditor Moethodier Episcopal Church Bric! Slavwallen Parkdale Kunesan Avenue Yellville Ark Judge Perry Bouch Topeka Topeka Uch Juseph Murry Granie Elie Bridgeport Bizarardin Stix Burparet Hobers Hur Ant Toirst Stratford Center Roberta Alan Hioberds Neero Connecticut

Tolbert Returns to South Carolina Politics After Expulsion

Tolbert, a candidate for the Con grovatian seat, has returned to his Phoenix home after being expelled during the November election riots. RW Tolbert issues a public statement distancing himself from inciting or attending negroes meetings. The remaining Tolberts remain in exile as the political climate shifts in Columbia.

South Carolina Columbia S. C Jane R. KH. Tolbert J. R. Latimer Washington Phoenix Poe

Why Iola Missed Asylum Bid Revealed by Register

The Iola Register editorializes on why Iola did not bid for the asylum location. It alleges a confidential tip suggesting money would influence the decision and accuses the Topeka committee of complicity. The piece calls for proof or identification of those charged and insists on accountability.

Topeka Iola Iola Register Vic Tola

Deaths at Manila Washington June list of war deaths

War department weekly report from Manila Washington lists soldiers dead from injuries and disease since May 20. Names include Carl A. Carlson Melvin P. Daily Robert J. Milla Patrick Branigan Clifford H Bowser John A Saxton George A King Frank L Garrison Ralph Odell Oscar A Finnizar J J Chee and others with units such as Second Oregon Seventeenth infantry Fourth cavalry First Colorado Utah artillery and more. Causes noted include wounds disease and drowning.

Washington Otishea War Department Carl A. Carlson Hwenty Second Infantry Melvin P. Daily Fourth Cavalry Robert J. Milla Patrick Branigan Clifford MH. Bowser First Colorado John A. Saxton

Fireman Rescues Child On Fast Rail Run

Alexander Jarvis, a fireman on the New York to St Louis train along the Pennsylvania line, leaped to save a one-year-old girl playing on the track near St Paris. The engine could not be stopped in time. Jarvis reached the pilot and pulled the child to safety as the train bore down.

Richmann Ina Alexander Jarvis St. Paris Jarvis

Bride Shot During Charivari in Oklahoma Frontier Town

Wichita Kansas reporter notes a serenade near Watonga Oklahoma ends in tragedy as a 2 hour-old bride and groom are shot by a party of about 20 young men. Gunfire wounds the bride fatally and lightly wounds a brother. a participant fires at the couple but is not arrested.

Wichita Ken Kay Higgins Watonga Harry Randall Chaiivart

Silver for Nicaragua moves toward a paper money end

New Orleans June 12 special correspondent reports General Estrada read Zelaya's program calling for retiring all paper money in Nicaragua and replacing it with silver. Merchants have until today to propose a plan. failure will trigger Zelaya's own timetable. About 1,000,000 pesos currently circulate as currency. Zelaya's move seen as prep for possible war with Costa Rica.

Zelaya Costa Rica New Orleans Times-Democrat Bt Bluefields Estrada Nicaragua

The Most Popular Book Visit in Butte and Helena

Butte and nearby areas report a popular book sale featuring David Harum at Bennett's Book Store. The event highlights a 25.55 fare via the Santa Fe Route as travelers explore new literary offerings.

Butte Mont David Harum Bennett Ava Brett

Strength of the West and a New York Senator's Calculations

New York on June 12 reports Republican politicians discussing Senator Thomas C Platts stance on the speakership. A Washington source says Platt believes the West now dominates national politics and that New York can gain patronage but not the chair of Ways and Means. He hints the vice presidency may carry the east.

New York Thomas C. Platt Ways and Means Committee Platt Washington Payne Sherman Great West United States East Eastern Middle States Pratt New York State

Humors and jests from vintage newspapers collage

A compilation of old jokes and quips with varied sources recounting domestic misunderstandings, clever misreadings, and social foibles. Notable lines reference a vaudeville manager, a scuffle over dinnerware, scholarly pretensions, job pleas, and racing anecdotes, all delivered in period-appropriate tonal color.

Holy Ghost Angels Gather Followers Rally Ends In Mob Action

Reports from Levant Maine describe a clash with the Holy Ghost Angels Congregation led by Rev Sanford. Citizens seized Ruel Clement and George W Higgins during a mob incident at Clement’s home and village, with Higgins’ fate and Clement uncertain as the group fled toward the woods.

Rangor Levant Holy Ghost Angels Maine Massachusetts Georges W. Higgins Ruel Clement Tieulah Hill Durham Androscoggin County Sandford Sanford Disciples of the Church Clement George W. Higgins Clement Becalle Ured Beulah Hill

Currency Plan Shift Outlined by New York Senate Figures

Reports from New York describe a move to form Republican sub committees on currency after conferences among Senators Aldrich Platt of Connecticut and Platt of New York and others. Sub committees will likely convene later after a two to four week adjournment with hearings by treasury officials and mint directors not planned.

New York Aldrich, Aillsor Platt Connecticut Finnal Secretary of the Treasury Mint uMelala House Caucus

Epworth League Plans Entertainment at First Methodist

A local Epworth League event by the First Methodist Church was announced for tomorrow with plans for a brief entertainment program featuring local performers. The notice mentions community efforts and a focus on non money-making activities for residents.

Agust Voc Paani Compass Aycoa Bank Erte Sma Epworth League of the Firet Methodist Church Colorado Woodland

Connecticut Lynch Fear Reflects Local Tension

Bridgeport area shocker as a home invasion ends with bindings and threats. The assailant tied a young woman and attacked the mother, prompting sheriffs and pollormen to pledge swift action. Police report a dramatic rescue and pursuit across Stratford Center toward Bridgeport.

Arbitration Meeting Plea Aimed at Cleveland Strike

Report from June 12 notes both strike sites resting while a state board of arbitration meets later in the day. Crowds of strikers and supporters gather as officers, counsel, and a road committee prepare to arbitrate. No serious trouble expected amid hopeful prospects for a settlement.

Cleveland Consolidated Americus Steam Laundry

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