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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1899

Page

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Pasig Falls After Hour of Fighting with Heavy Loss

Manila battlefield report details a Japanese or Filipino assault on Pasig near Manila with 30 killed and 16 wounded on the Filipino side and American forces sustaining several casualties. It notes civilians fleeing Manila and indicates American troops under General Wheaton and units from the Twentieth and Twenty-second Infantry faced entrenched resistance near Pasig and the San Pedro Macul crowd.

Manila Witackel Pasur Magila Prisiere United States Fittets Miipinds Mer Giein Vreerlfan Howe Teelnant Levis Gunn Otle Thay Lunn Norra Twenty-second Infantry Shire of An CuGhiet Jean Oregon Volunteers Siavet Limoatet Charlies King Bo Boe San Pedro London Otislas Hise Aguinaldo Washington Marcy Polluwme Lash Werkly Alesander Bo Chap- Tite Coupens Pourtevnth Infantry Jenry Offabury Oregon Edward J Malcome Alvert Bartrizen Cumrar & Fourth Caveley Westphal Cumrene Port California Joseph Spaeth Can Pany Wyoming

Battle narrative near Guadalupe and Pasig unfolds

The report describes a brutal riverine assault with Gatling fire and infantry rushed to Guadalupe. American batteries, Twentieth regiment, and cavalry pressed the foe toward the river while gunboats shelled and cleared enemy positions. About 700 insurgents fled northward as Spanish gunboats sold to Francisco Reyes for 112 Mexican dollars.

Pasir Scott Tarmina Washfnetus Regular Guadalupe Pasig and Parvo Pasig Wheaton Pasis Sentis Twentieth Regiment Guadslupe Twentieth Grexon Elles Sp. Ti Eunhout Paterome Se'eleek el Cano Su- Mar Saragua Pampange Albayo Calaminnese Ordancta Bases Gordoque Vanae Mariipna Minekoro Mara Velez Zamieanga Minlunac Francisco Reyes Hizbret

Grief for Kansas Casualties Reported in 20th Kansas

Washington dispatch lists multiple casualties from the 20th Kansas Infantry with names including Private Win ner Marshall and Captain Edward Smith. Entries record wounded and severity at several locations near San Pedro, Calo­nean, and Corral Wil ont, with dates in March.

Washington Otla Tomex War Department Folas Mantin San Pedro Calonean Twen Seth Ronski Ried Oscar G. Thornes Corral Wil Ont Brembley Kanaas Arthur C. Howe Shoulden

Plans for 1900 President's southern visit gathering leaders

Washington reports the president travels to the south this week as Hanna's guest to discuss expansion protection and currency reform with Senators Allison McMillan Penney Platt Cullom Burrows and other leaders. Aimed to define a unified party plan for the 1900 campaign and currency reforms. The trip includes a rest period in Thomasville Georgia and a two to three week stay.

Washington South Mark Henna Onser Hanna W. J. Allison Iowa James McMillan Michigan Pennsylvania T. C. Platt New York Shelby M. Cullom Staids J. ©. Burrows W. R. Day Hobart Charles H. Grosvenor Otto Indianapolis Monetary Commission Culan Philippines McKinley Far East Thomasville

New Bank Organized at Madison

A new bank named Peoples' Savings Bank is organized at Madison with paid up capital of 20910 dollars. Directors include local farmers Sime Teadinge and others, led by Wm Hishaw. Bank to open for business mid April.

Madison Emporia Peoply Sime Mains Ty. A. Webman J. J. Steintor D. Ruage M.C. Hal Stoughton Wm Faeht J. W. Hishaw Apel

Pasado Widow Remarries in Cherryvale Kansas

Mrs Lillian Wells widowed by Fred Wells last November married G Hut in Labette County probate court The prior claim by Mrs Chester Besley of Kansas City that Wells was her husband Chester Healey was dropped The court also upheld Healey Wells pension entitlement of 2500 for the deceased minister leading to a pension commission decision

Pasado Fred Wells Chester Healey Cherryvale Kan Lillian Wells G. Hut Labette County Chester Besley Kansas City Wells Healey Commissioner of Perisians

Drowned in Queensland hurricane loss tops 500

A Brisbane report from March 13 says a search steamer returning from Cooktown reports three adorners and 80 luggers lost and 400 colored persons and 11 whites drowned during the cyclone that struck the northeast Queensland coast.

Brisbane Queensland Cooktown

Revolt Breaks Out Among Moros in Palawan Island

Advices from Singapore via Labuan report Moros on Palawan island murder of the Spanish governor at Port Royal and deaths of his aides. A church and Spanish buildings burned. insurgents retreat to the hills with captives. Captain Prott notes heavy taxation fueling the rebellion. a Spanish mail steamer inquiry followed. Governor's wife and others evacuated to Sandakan.

Tacoma Wash Victoria Orient Palawan Island Barnes Palawan Port Royal Spain Singapore Labuan British North Borneo Labaun Prott Pfort Sandakan

Episcopal Ministers to Meet in Wichita Convocation

Ministers of the Wichita deanery of the Episcopal church will hold a three day convocation in Newton beginning Tuesday. Bishop Millapaugh of Topeka and Archdeacon Watkins of Sailing will attend, with expectations of large attendance in Newton.

Episcopal Newton Wichita Episcopal Church Millapaugh Topeka Archdeacon Watkins

Weather Indications for Chicago March 13

Por Kansas weather indications show threatening conditions with probable rain along the eastern portion tonight and Tuesday. Warmer in the northern portion tonight. Variable winds.

Chicago Kansas

Wide split over Embree Thorpe rift rocks Topeka church

Dispute between Dr. A L Embree and Dr E L Thorpe deepens as factions form within the First Methodist and North Topeka congregations. Presiding elder J R Madison says charges against Embree are being probed at the upcoming conference while no formal charges against Thorpe exist. Church leaders vote on pastors and salary raises as members contemplate joining if Embree returns.

C. A. Fellows First Methodist Church Topeka Kansas Methodist Conference Dr. Embree Hiawaths Embree Thorpe Dr. Thorpe Funbres R. B. Welch Tis Contrel Hey. J. 5. Miller la Tina North Topeka Chanimous J. B. Hartholomew

Mr Arnold Nearing End At North Topeka Home

A. J. Arnold, prominent Democratic figure and former postmaster under Cleveland, is gravely ill at his North Topeka home after weeks of heart trouble and complications. He remains semi conscious with severe pain requiring regular morphine, and no hopes are entertained for recovery.

A. J. Arnold North Topeka Arnold Cleveland Frank Thomas Guthrie McKinley

Conductor Beheaded on Ride Line Express

New York reports Samuel Hudnut, conductor of the River Line express from Philadelphia to Communips, was beheaded at Bayonne today while leaning from the first car. The tragedy occurred as the train neared Leonard Street railway bridge and he was struck by a bridge support.

New York Samuel Huanut Philadelphia Rive Line Bayonne Leonard Street Railway Bridge Hudnut Rothox

Governor Bradley raises funds for Wichita ME Church

At the Methodist church in Wichita on March 13 Governor Bradley assumed charge of finances and raised 9 thousand dollars, clearing the church's debts. The event marks a significant financial boost for the congregation and local community support.

Wichita Bradley

Exposition Island Proposed for Chicago Site

Charles Truax proposes an artificial lakefront island in Lake Michigan for a permanent Chicago exposition building. The plan envisions a 75 foot high structure on piles, cost under five thousand dollars per acre, with an arena for 50 000, grand exposition halls, winter gardens, and a surrounding park. Concerts would fill the summer season as the hall serves as a permanent home for international commercial representatives.

Chicago Charles Troax Lake Michigan Supreme Court Truax

Porto Rico independence predicted by Col Hubbell

New York March 13 Colonel William P Hubbell commander of the One Hundred and Forty seventh regiment says Porto Rico will gain independence soon. He cites natives rising and demonstrations at departure as proof and recalls a Black Hand conspiracy to attack his barracks at Caguas being thwarted.

New York William P. Hubbell Porto Rico Col Hubbell

Modjeskas Escape From Narrow Train Car Incident

In Louisville on March 13 Mme Modjeska faced a narrow accident near Deputy Indiana while her private car was attached to the Chicago day express. The draw bar pulled loose at fifty two miles an hour, the car passed over safely after the automatic air brakes acted, though every brake beam was broken. The train stopped abruptly and Modjeska suffered only a shaking up and a slight injury.

Louisville Mme Modjeskea Deputy Ind Laviaville Louisvile

Actress Minnie Seligman Targeted in Diamond Conspiracy

St Louis police arrested Charles alias Chappie Moran after a $1,000 diamond theft. Moran sought to lure actress Minnie Seligman into a scheme with Horatio Vanlandingham and Oliver Ames to place her diamonds in a London show, but she used a safe deposit to thwart the plot. Moran fled as detectives closed in.

Minnie Seligman Chappie” Moran St. Louis Charles Chappie Moran Samuel Highteyman Hotel Beera Robert Cutting New York Moran Highreyman Horatio van Sandingham Miss Seligman Vanlandingham London Glory Quayle Halil Caine Christian Oliver Ames Boston Chapple Moran Beer's Mise Seligman Tinla Bliss Selistean

Two-Pound Baby Reported In Kansas Births

Larned Kansas physicians report a remarkable birth a one and three fourth pound baby born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Henry Arnold near Larned The fully developed healthy child shows chances of survival about equal to ordinary infants and may be the smallest born alive in western Kansas

Kansas Larned Kan Henry Arnold

Neely Named Mayor Candidate In Leavenworth

Democratic primaries held Saturday in Leavenworth Kansas elected delegations favorable to Neely for mayor with no opposition. Fifth ward council nomination featured a contest in which Jobe Magers defeated H I Coldron.

Dr. Neely Leavenworth Kan I Neely Jobe Magers H. I. Coldron

Robbers Blow Open Three Safes at Traction Office

In Waverly at about 2 am eleven masked robbers seized three em ployes, bound them in an empty car, tied to a handbar, and forced their release after opening safes. They escaped with 175 dollars, taking only cash.

Waverly Sayers Athens Iseth

Governor Stanley May Name Simpson To Court Of Visitation

In Wichita a depot deal with Missouri Pacific is tied to a Simpson appoint ment to the new court of visitation. Governor Stanley weighs Crum and Postlethwaite choices while Simpson backs gain. Wichita merchants and Republican politicians urge Simpson for the post amid depot talks.

Stanley Court of Visitation Simpson Wichita Missouri Pacifi J. M. Simpeco McPherson A& Place State Board of Railroad Commissioners Court of Viaientiots Executive Council Authereof Thin Simpson Postlethwaite Oswego Crum Bimpunn M. A. Low The Rock Infants J. B. Richards Missouri Pacific A. A. Hurd Santa Fe Cyrus Leland Frank Brown Republican Slapam Sven Starkey Taeelaunk Board of Railroad Commissioners Ander Morriis Nnyine Simpeon Deckiet Hicharde Missouri Pack Bie Sitipse Es Joya Branley

General Booth III Heads Salvation Army Sufferer

Cable reports from Melbourne and Adelaide indicate General William Booth is critically ill with dysentery but recovering. Dispatches say he may proceed to New Zealand for Salvation Army matters, with conflicting notes about his condition.

New York Melbourne Australia William Bowth Salvation Army London Merrie Victoria William [Booth Adelaide South Australis Booth New Zealand

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Pasig Falls Gen. Wheaton James W. Kline James W. Eline Pubsic James W. Kua Twentieh Kocsar Woonted T. F. Alger Thomas Millve Charis Davie Dayvig Coisivtine Tivertets Waadieetun Tiu Poursh United State Cae Lye Seethy Ofregwitine Bandinis of Wen Eeets Coront Pasle Guatalupe Rhesy Grief For M. A. Hanna Sadetha Sabethe Island of Kliled Fresno Cala In Growers’ Association Nanan U. S. Commission Chicago Tribune Drs. Embree Church MR. Arnold Hustler 147Th Modjeska Traction Company Eee Gen. Booth III
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