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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 19, 1899

Page

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Treachery in Rear By Supposed Friendly Filipinos

Battle described near Mantl with heavy fighting lasting hours. Five Americans killed and 25 wounded as Fourteenth Infantry repels attackers from Imus to Bacoor. Napi dan gunboat and Franklin report insurgent movements and artillery exchanges on the lake shore. American forces gain near Pinheiros valley and secure rebel arms.

Mantl Fourteenth Infantry Imus Geomral Wheaton Nnler Justards Peres Das Warren Las Minas Sires Proencsk Americana Manila Napidan Prank Jane Mt Wheaton Teguise Franklin Insurgenta Bunn Tn Muntuiicna

FUNSTON COMING DO OR DYE? US SHIP SHERMAN MOVEMENT REPORTED

Manila reports the transport Sherman sailed from San Francisco May 24 with 1 company and others under command. Brigadier General Fred J. Grant arrived after a smooth voyage. A private died. troops offensive to Negros to guard California contingents. General Grant likely to command, with Generals Wheeler and Funston accompanying regiments. Depot artillery noted. Nebraska company to join Sherman. Pennsylvanians head to transfer transport. Indiana sailed with discharged and wounded soldiers. dock operations planned. South operations appear planned. Wheaton at Imus dispatching recon parties to locate the enemy and other reconnaissance from Cavite.

Manila Sherman Yehich San Francis Fred J. Grant Negros Californin Co Bates Grant Emeral Wale Fonsion Destin Deak Arillery Nebraska Harowek Indiana General Wheaton Imus Cavite

Sarah Bernhardt Faces Critics Over Hamlet Reception

London critics lash at Sarah Bernhardt for her Hamlet performance. Bernhardt defends the role, saying she is reproached for alleged faults and faces a harsh reception from leading English critics amid the June coverage.

London Sarah Bernhard Harmlet

Bernhardt Hamlet in London Sparks Mixed Reception

The article reviews Sarah Bernhardt's Hamlet, noting her lack of the melancholy Dane's depth and the production's weak rhythm. It contrasts her interpretation with the Shakespearean portrait, praising the staging but criticizing the performance as lacking manhood and tragic gravitas. It cites forthcoming appearances in Saraford and Lyons.

Wannish England Hamilet Wittemberg Shakespeare Hamlet Wittembers Pee Vorbadel Harmlet Abe Tam Polonius Marmltt Hell Heaven Othello Hemilet Nawalet Ophelia Rosencrants Guildenstern Young Sarah Bernhardt Bernhardts Hernhardt Eichardtt Saraford-on-Avon Lyons

Re open war on Schley rumored in navy inquiry

Washington reports advance on reopening the Schley case as navy officials prepare a confidential inquiry into Lt Commander Hodsen and Admiral Schley. The probe may include scathing testimony from officers who questioned Schley's conduct at the Battle of Santiago, with calls for a Senate investigation and shifting commands. Less certain: Evans and Yellowstone ties and the future North Atlantic command. Porto Rico franchise plans and insular railway interest also noted.

Hodgson Washington Lenz Navy Navy Department Hodesin Bimeslf Admiral Sehley Department Offickii Sehley Kely Admiral Schley Sant~ago Schley Robley D. Evans Sechlty Bandaga Brooklyn Evans Wain Hie Weasel Evans Ncval Wan Eent Uty Admiral Sching Mars Eet Admiral Sampron IMPAC Porto Rico War Department Congress Army Engineers Porto Fiieva Insular Paris Lne

Ready for Rages Excellent Contests of Speed In Prospect

A verbose prospectus for a four day horse show with races and events led by John Nolan and Pilot Evans. Includes classes for trotters, ponies, merchants, saddle ponies, Corinthian jumping, driving, tandems, and horse turnout contests. Kansas City entrants and over 100 entries cited. organizer F. Wear touts strong attendance and notable contestants.

John Nolan Fair Grounds Pilot Evans Kansas Merchante Sones Reunty Hey Tider Norell Clase Toad Cliss No Tady Shore Lane Bhawhne Shijoa Walt Mlie Fiied Prostamme Cinas No Danie Capalderet Shaw Tieg Vary Chom Honda Apenas Ersten Shane Pires Cires Ben Stepper Santa Fe Conny Sinn Rex F. E. Wear Rapennes Arooter the Kansas City Herbert Wolff Dr. Buckner Henry C. Merril Dirty Maxwell RTL Williame Joe Whevier Sel Putton Miss Rex Ashbrook Bonnie Lasele Vred BP Smith Dons C. Christie Bob Itiley The Horse Show Monthly Black Douglas

Police to Enforce Street Littering Ordinance

Chief Ramey and Sergeant Donovan will inform blockaders that ordinance 962 section 62 must be observed. They will warn businesses to clear sidewalks and streets. noncompliance may lead to arrest and fines from one to eight hundred twenty five dollars. Vehicles left for repairs or loaded wagons blocking streets beyond ten feet from the curb are prohibited.

Ramey Donovan Ramsey

Topeka Seeks First Class Baseball Club At Low Cost

With the Western Baseball association folding, Topeka could host a first class ball club for a nominal expense. Local supporters urge organizing a 60 to 90 day schedule, drawing players from Emporia Atchison St Joseph Leavenworth and others. If start is made, a four to six club league may form and run through the summer.

Topeka Western Baseball Association Emporia Atchison, St. Joe Leavenworth Clarence Smith Suryrmne

McKinley Out Early in Northampton Visit to Smith College

President McKinley rises in Holyoke and travels by special train to Northampton where Smith College hosts senior day events. The welcome is marked by flags bunting and cheers as the presidential party tours the campus and meets residents, with a luncheon and a brief review of school children before departure.

Holyoke Mass McKinley McKinlay Whiting Northampton Smith College United States Willian Whit Billette Lawrence Holyokes McKinkey Mra McKinley Jowut Grand Army Henry L. Williams Capt. Williams Mekhinipy Hethewedu Order of the Eastern Star L.3 Hastings Eit

Opinion in Bunton on Trusts and Protectionism

In Boston on June 19 Henry W. Lamb president of the Free Trade League comments on Mr Havemeyer's claim that the term mother of trusts is apt. He argues that attacking protective tariffs is the way to curb trusts, stating cut off protection and you cut off the claws of trusts. His remarks aim to bolster a movement already endorsed by Republican papers for removing protective duties supporting trusts.

Boston Mass Henry W. Lamb Free Trade League Havemeyer

All Vote for Frisco Volunteers Discharge Request

Washington cabled Otis from Manila mentioning volunteer units seeking muster out. A June 19 dispatch notes Coghlan of the unit cruiser Raleigh arriving Terre Haute and traveling west with his wife, stopping en route at St. Louis and Belleville, as he heads toward Puget Sound.

Washington Otis Manila Adjutant General San Francisco Coghlan Terre Haute Ind Joseph B. Coghlan Raleigh Puget Sound Stone St. Louis Belleville

Prominent First district fight over Curtis Leland Bailey pact

The First district congressional contest heats up as Curtis deflects claims of a signed agreement to stay out of the race. Leland and Bailey backers press for Bailey while Curtis warns voters to await both sides before judgment. Curtis insists he was pushed into the district by Leland.

Curtis W. J. Hailey Cyrus Lelana Bailey Lejared Journal Leland Sys Mr. Bailey Iet Leland Shawnee Broderick Fulton Taeland Congress Alle Wasgener Washington Nates

NEW FRENCH CABINET IN PARIS EXPECTED

Paris reports a proposed Waldeck Rousseau cabinet with Waldeck Rousseau as premier and war minister, Aiken as minister on paring, Canse as forestrial minister, Millerand in charge of public works, Gaullanx finance, Loobre commerce, Leygues public instruction, Guiten colonies, Lepine interior, with Walleck Rousseau possibly taking interior and General Hrugero as war minister.

Paris Waldeck-Fourieai M. Waldeck-Rousseau Sefiera Aiken Tri Canse M. Millerand Gaullanx Mance Loobre M. Leygues Si Guiten M. Lepine Ponsilly

British Press Bitter Toward American Jockey Sloan

London reports allege Ted Sloan the American jockey assaulted a waiter at Ascot last Thursday. Papers condemn the Jockey Club for dropping the matter and inflaming public opinion. The Star prints abusive letters and claims Sloan struck the waiter with a champagne bottle, injuring him.

London Ted Sloan Ascot Evening News Jockey Club Biri England Sloan The Star Dieene

Tariff Dispute Tied to Trust Power Says Franklin McVeagh

Chicago June 18 Franklin McVeagh a leading independent Republican and brother of Wayne McVeagh of Pennsylvania said the protective tariff is not solely responsible for the trust idea The Standard Oil Company has never had protection and antedates most protected trusts He cited low sugar prices as a result of independent refiners pushing Havemeyer and noted trusts had consented decades ago to tariffs Former Judge Thomas Moran a prominent old Democrat agreed that protection aided capital but not all aspects of capital demands.

Franklin McVeagh Havemeyer Chicago Wayne McVeagh Pennsylvania Italy Standard OM Nala Thomas Moran Xold

War Plans Claim Plan for Transvaal Invasion

The St James Gazette cites an alleged Pretoria source outlining Gen Joubert's Boer plan after war with Britain. A 20 400 armed force with Mauser rifles plus 46 guns and 1 000 artillerymen would advance on Kimberly, use rail lines, blow De Beers, and aim to seize Cape Town within about a fortnight to dictate peace terms.

London St. James Goette Pretoria Transvaal Joubert Great Britain Orange Free State Kimberly West Griqualand Cape Colony Bloemfontein de Beers Cape Town Bulawayo Cane Colony Elizebeth-Pretoria

Robbers Loot Fairmount Park Transit Cash, $4008

A ten man masked gang raided the Belmont office of the Fairmount Park Transportation Company early today. They bound seven workers with wire, blew open the safe, and escaped with $4,008 in receipts for two days after destroying telegraph lines to hamper pursuit.

Philadelphia Pmce Fairmount Park Transportation Company Belmont Fairmount Fork Frank Leaven Frank Watson Henry B. Whitehouse James Cavanaugh Power House Philip Eaves Willum Cadmus Pairmount Park ‘Transportation Company Delia Frank Levan Whitehouse Vic Wilson Philip Ba Ue Telment

Earthquake for Victor celebration plans

Victor Colorado June 18 The Fourth of July committee approves an artificial quake plan using ten tons of dynamite on a mountain summit about 22 001 feet high The explosion is expected to be felt up to 15 miles away Governor Charles S. Thomas will deliver an address and trigger the blast by electric button Sound-wave recording instruments will be set at distant points to measure results

Stands Pat Says She Must Choose Between the Dominion

A political figure declares she must decide between two rival groups, the Dominion and its opponents, outlining pressures and potential alliances. She defends independence while avoiding commitment to either side, signaling a pivotal but undecided stance in a contested leadership contest.

Dominion

Boundary clash over Alaskan line deepens UK Canada rift

Canada presses England to choose between the United States and its North American dominion in Alaska boundary talks. Officials in Washington signal potential U.S. concession while London denies new rupture. The dispute remains unsettled as Choate and Salisbury negotiations continue amid conflicting cables and official denials.

New York Journal and Advertiser Weahington Canada England United States Choate Lord Saliabury Abe Pacife Fouh America Canacher State Department Engeland Caimuta London Washington Great Britain Associated Press

Vanderbilt Tunnel Purchase May Link to Chicago New York Line

A public purchase reported today ties the Vanderbilt group to a potential trunk line between Chicago and New York. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, via J P Morgan, is named as the principal buyer of the tunnel property. The price stated is $30.

Chicago New York Vanderbilte Hagbee Delaware, Lackswanna & Western Theough J. P. Morgen

Dingley's Successor Vote Underway in Maine District

A special election in the Second Maine district to fill the vacancy caused by Nelgon Bingley death saw Charles E. Littlefield of Rockanin win the seat for the Republicans over Democrat John Scott Worth by a strong majority.

Maine Tewiston Nelgon Bingley la Charles E. Littlefield Rockinai John Scott Wtrth

Sixth Reach Manila as Volunteers Await Return

General Otis reports Sixth Infantry in Manila with orders to send volunteers home. Sherman arrived this morning. casualties include Huett L Gavitt of the Sixth. Col Kellogg commands 12 men, others ill with typhoid aboard. Saga of troops moving to relieve Culitar Babs and transport status amid casualty records.

Otis Washington Otle War Department Manila Dre Sherman Huett L Gavitt Col Kellogg Jert Minojula Shek Iloto Culitar Babs Milana San Francisco Nagasaki Hancock and Nebraka Poonsylvania Utah United States California Colorado

Californias Senator Offers Regiment for Philippine Campaign

Washington received a telegram from California senators noting Southern California’s support for the administration in suppressing the Philippine insurrection and offering an immediately serviceable infantry regiment. Officers and men ready to embark are prepared, with field equipment to be supplied. The message is signed by GEORGE C. PERKINS and STEPHEN M. WHITE.

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Funston Sarah Bernhardt Dynart Fort Scott Stanley Mkinley Bunton Frisco Charles Curtis Cy Leland First District M. Waldeck Rouseau Call Sloan Names South Africa Victor Pat Vanderbilt Tunnel Dingley Tiena Northwest Partie
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