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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1899
Page
7
Transvaal Defense Question Raised by British Officer
Dom Paul, a former English captain of Lancers, argues in Chicazy that invading the Transvaal would face immense logistical and strategic obstacles. He notes the Boers’ guerrilla prowess, rugged terrain, and moral resolve, warning a European expedition would require vast supplies, mule caravans, and distant bases while risking heavy casualties. He urges restraint to avoid a costly, impractical campaign in South Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dom Paul
England
Chicazy
Ceetl
Douglas Curmpoum
Engish
Lancers
Stapdpelst
Transvaal
Siessid
South Africa
Mquist
Guerrilia Ody
Paul Fmm
Cape Toms
Waal
Natal
Ous
America
Trans- Vaal
Clay School Addition Planned At $11 000 Cost
The school board adopted plans to complete the Clay school expansion at eleven thousand dollars with original architect HL Lescher directing the project. Lescher and Holland will furnish estimates as the board orders seating changes to single desks and completes the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay Scheil
HL Lescher
Lescher
Holland
Pex MC Long
Second Ward
LA Becher
Santa Fe
Long
Feiree
Crane
Beard
New Orleans Warship Defends Its Strength in Interview
Lamson Col Watts, naval constructor at Armestrorgs, defends the New Orleans cruiser as not top heavy in an interview. He notes Albany, sister ship, was lastened and asserts New Orleans will satisfy in all respects and perform feats. Watts says Albany would be equal to New Orleans in every way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Cat Watts
Fire in Barns Causes Blaze at North Topeka Farm
A blaze broke out Monday afternoon at 530 North Topeka Street damaging a frame barn owned by John Curtis and a nearby shed. Fire officials say a chemical reaction from storage caused the fire, with a damage estimate rising as crews battled the flames and a nearby building was evacuated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Topeke
John Curtis
Ikims Parm Sereas
Chive Wilmarth
Macsidiars
Stati Son
Mise
Repetre
Blanco's Battle Spirit and War Reflections
An unclear fragment discusses a figure named Blanco and his remorse over not recounting his own wartime experiences. It mentions Jane replying to attacks, a court, Exetcate, and references to war, peace efforts, and discipline as a past mistake. The text is garbled but centers on memory of war and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magra
Jane
Asneral Bianow
Spanish Island For Sale In Offensive Alliance Talks
A report notes Spats seeks to sell the Canary Island to the Congo Fre Stat and the Balearic Isles in a 1.9 million pesetas deal. The aim is to form an offensive and defensive alliance with Germany France and other states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spats
Canary Island
Congo
Fermandy
Germany
France
Girl Routed Robbers and Rough Encounter on Road
A woman named Pierce confronted two highwaymen near a gate in June. One grabbed a whip, another attempted to seize the weapon. Pierce and her mother fought back as the assailants fled, leaving authorities to investigate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa
Pierce
Brdseton
Anna Pierce
Baretam
Jase
Sunday Golf Rules and Recreation on Sunny Fields
A fragmented note outlines Sunday golf and recreation rules in the Shenandoah valley region. It mentions a 59 difference between sides and emphasizes safe, supervised play. It notes that exercise and recreation are limited to Sundays and references a thinly described schedule and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basan
Surer
Tmteenl
MARS
Ray Steren
Gabe
Handsome Turnouts At Kan gas Cite Horse Show
Large crowds arrive from Kan gas Cite for a week of events at Garfield Park Sino with a mix of horse show contests and local talent. The schedule features Vernon Gray's cake walkers and Pred Ware's colored minstrels with ten cent admission on Wednesday and Thursday nights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangas
Ty Being Out the Socie's Forks Siilieg
Ramsey Bax
Bcan
Niceveral
Ugat
Garfeld Park
Vernon Gray
Maher and Morrissey Set for Ireland Title Bout in New York
Heavyweight contenders Mike Morrissey and Peter Maher prepare for a championship bout tied to Ireland and a purse of premier value at the Lenox Club in New York. Morrissey, praised as a fierce puncher, arrives amid Irish-American attention, while Maher seeks to regain footing after recent wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenox Club
New York
O'Resrk
Mike Morrissey
Peter Maher
Barrie
Morrissey Bissever
Ireland
Enziesd
Dubln
Jem Smith
England
Frank Stavin
Australia
Ereuzd
Morrissey
Caltet
Ebelletz
Tom Sharkey
Bea
Biz. Maher
Gus Ruhiin
Puzinacr
Man runs from 4 snake attack in New York
A chaotic incident in New York documents a man fleeing four snakes while a woman battles a snake coiling around her wrist. A confrontation ensues with stone thrown and a fatal injury reported, details smeared across garbled text.
Spanish Armada warship unearthed at Dunkirk sands
Fragmentary OCR reveals a report about a warship possibly linked to the Spanish Armada found buried in Dunkirk with antique cannons. Details are incomplete but indicate a naval discovery and excavation activity on a June date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodsea
Dunkirx
Dunkirs
France
Garks Fh
Tealed & SuNen
Cut Shoe Prices in Big Tomorrow Sale at Furman's
Promoters announce a large stock sale of men's and women's shoes from $1.00 to $5.00 at Furman's Shoe House 6 Kansas Avenue. The event promises early limits and coupons, with specials on leather goods and related footwear. Bennetts Book Store at 700 Kansas Avenue advertises letters, supplies, and related items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fan Aboes
Furman
Kanses Avenue
Bennetts Book Store
Kacses Avenue
Sty
Fienas Lumber
Kansas
Madison
Les Elder
Gil Rarens
Benedict & Co
Lincoln
Bermonts
B A.care
van Buren
Chinese Emperor Is Christian, Says Dr Hykes of the American Bible Society
New York reports Dr Hykes of the American Bible Society says the forthcoming annual report will showcase China’s Christian progress and the reform movement under the young emperor. He notes reforms, palace study of Christianity, and discussions on adopting Christianity amid reform yet hampered by Empress Dowager’s opposition and mass campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hykes
American Bible Society
New York
Cansiership
China
R. Hyves Genersi
Doctor
Pekin
Mascehus
Diwagsr
Reformer
Sims
Public Service
Counies
Dorrie Bike
T. J. N Gatrell
Pelin
Gatrell
Empeor
Chrisianitus
Chiis
Moving A Village To Clear New York Waters
Fragmented OCR notes describe plans to relocate a village due to flooding from New York waters and to build new housing. Mentions include 95 rollers and a push to establish a new village near the New York and Hartem Palms area with various suppliers and items like windows and doors referenced in passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Draes
Hartem
Zacks
Humor of the Day collage from 19th century papers
A fragmented collage of jokes, banter, and humorous exchanges from Chicago newspapers and other outlets. It includes quips about etiquette, politics, and daily life, with brief mentions of editors and staff roles. The text names figures such as Wash, Brown, and Hazbrook and includes remarks about crime, courts, and a political era, all presented in a snapshot of humorous fragments.
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