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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1899

Page

6

Scheme to Control Soft Coal Output by J Pierpont Morgan

New York March 14 reports J Pierpont Morgan aims to control soft coal mine output. He plans to raise freight rates for Bituminous coal moving from Cincinnati to Western Virginia and western Pennsylvania. Morgan’s recent consolidation in Ohio and adjacent states follows gains in rail and coal interests, with freight prices driven down and factory and steamship demand affected.

J. Pierpont Morgan New York J. Pierpont Morsan Ohin West Virgina Pennsylvania

McKinley Threat Suspect Arrested in Montréal

Henry Muller a German and ex US soldier was arrested on a complaint filed by US Vice Consul Goran after sending threats against President McKinley. Muller, a Civil War private once wounded, has a pattern of mental instability and recently wrote a letter to the University of Michigan claiming lethal intent against the President.

Montréal Henry Muller United States Sofier Hiss Princkant McKinsey Muller New York Att Wan Bosebum Washington McKinley Mr Angel

Sovereign Camp of Woodmen in Session at Memphis

The Sovereign Camp Woodmen of the World, the fifth largest fraternal order, met in Memphis Tennessee for a biennial session with state delegates from all but the Pacific Jurisdiction. The Woodmen Circle auxiliary is in session and the annual officer election is set for Thursday as the convention is expected to run ten days to two weeks.

Woodmen of the World Memphis Tenn United States Staty Dalton Pacific Beac Woodmen Circle Taullus

Cecil Rhodes Mission Berlin and treaty developments

Berlin reports the Tageblatt notes a conclusion between the German government and Richortes regarding a South American candidate for the construction project in East Africa. The same territory is near completion of a contract. Queen is advised to ratify. Madrid reports the Correspondenica says the cabinet advised the regent to ratify peace with the United States awaiting reassembly of the corte.

Berlin The Tageblatt Richortes East Africa Eae T Madrid Correspon Gencia Wits United States

Enclosures Not Places The Matter Decided After Years of Litigation

The court ruling settles whether Tattersalls at a Tree meeting counted as a betting place under acts. After years of delays due to absence of a key official, the trial de clan favored bettors, declaring that the enclosures are not places for bets under the laws.

Tandon House of Funds Tattersalls En Vivaure Kenton Parke Rare Company Declan Fru England Lund Herschel

WILL DEWEY COME Movement to Bring Dewey to Washington May 20

Washington march 14 Admiral Dewey is expected in Washington May 20 if a committee of prominent citizens succeeds. A delegation plans to urge the secretary of the navy to authorize a guest of honor invitation to attend the peace festival in late May. Secretary Taft will refer the request to the president for approval and a positive reply is hoped.

Washington Admiral Dewey Wil Watt Secretary of the Navy Aak bin Sankuie Admini Dewey

Filipinos Routed and Kipling to Remain Abroad

Manila reports General Wheaton's column extending beyond Pasig toward Laguna de Bay with insurgents in retreat after a vain stand. Casualties include Private Stewart and Private Munwan of the Twentieth and Twenty-second regiments, while U.S. forces stretch from river to lake. Kipling plans uncertain. likely to stay in Vermont briefly before possible return to Ireland, not Mexico.

Manila Wheaton Pasig Laguna de Bay Pateros Tasuki Stewart Munwan

Express firms must furnish war stamps, court rules

Chicago March 24 the appellate court unanimously upheld Judge Tulley's summer ruling that express companies are obligated to provide war revenue stamps to all shippers except Sportmans Park. March 14 noon foreclosure sale by Sheriff Pohlmann of Sportsman Park and club including the St Louis Browns franchise to G A Gruner for 3000 dollars.

Chicago Appelate I Court Tulley

Mormon Inroads Arouse Antagonism in Jamestown NY

Newspapernote Jamestown New York March 14 Mormon elders have held city meetings attracting attention. Women organizations especially active against them with strong resolutions from the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and the Woman’s Christian Union Against Them. Elders have preached on Sunday the lines in Dallas street meetings. Reported some converts among the working people.

Yamestown N. Y Women's Christian Temperance Wnion Woman’ Christ

Leavenworth Excursion Planned for Sunday March 19

The Santa Fe excursion is rescheduled for next Sunday at 7 30 pm to view the Twenty third regiment parade and a competitive drill between Lawrence and Topeka companies. A concert by the regiment band will feature new instruments and national music. Round trip fare is 1 50.

Leavenworth Santa Fe Storline Twenty-third Regiment Lawrence Topeka Twenty- Third Regiment

Armchair Remains of Admiral Villamil Found West of El Morro

General Leonard Wood and officers identify wreckage and torn remains on a shore four miles west of El Morro as those of Admiral Villamil of the Spanish navy. The discovery includes an armchair tied with rope, a skull and bones, and a tattered uniform. A June 26 fleet countersign was found in his coat pocket. The bones appear to show wounds to the right and left arms. The remains will be kept at the arsenal and may be returned to Spain if requested.

Santiago Canamarea Leonard Wood Department of Santiago Beacon Gilmore Scott el Morro Villani Cervera Wood Platon Bes Admiral Villar Villamil Oviedo Y Bustamente Adruirel Carrera Beaton Spain Armch Air Scutt

G A R Officials Call Meeting For April Elections

G A R officials in Cincinnati March 14 call the executive committee of the national board to meet at the Continental Hotel Philadelphia on Wednesday in April to elect eight commanders to succeed the late Gen James A Sexton Senior Vice Commander Johnson leads the push for succession and will seek a renaming election. Col West Drops Dead In Minneapolis Prolific hotel owner Col John T West dies after returning from theater last night triggering local notices of his passing.

C Johnson Grand Army of the Republic Rational Board of Administration Ara Fine Hota Philadelphia James A. Sexton Johnson Department of Bia Tocal Sexton Col. West Minneapolis Minn John T. West The West Hotel Northweal

Missouri Pacific Figures Show Higher 189% Earnings

Missouri Pacific stockholders meeting in St Louis today presented the annual report for Mountain railroad lines. The report shows gross earnings of 26 743 882, an increase of 1 0 731 0, arma expense 31 972 568 with a rise of 1 715 146, net earnings 7 592 256, total income 5 407 659, charges against income 7 227 790 and a surplus of 1 170 879.

Missouri Pacific St. Louis Missouri Pacific-1pon Mountain

Pursuit Through London Ends With a Letter Read

A dramatic chase through Kensington and Hyde Park ends as the narrator battles traffic and fear to reach a letter written in fury. Jim reads the note, tearing it into pieces, while onlookers and the city swirl around the tense confrontation.

PILLAGERS IN BAD HUMOR AT LEECH LAKE

Michael Gogins says Leech Lake Tadiacs are angered and ready for trouble over pine sales debt fears. Councils held quietly as Indians threaten possible 1200 armed fighters. Government ordered Seventh Infantry from Fort Snelling leaving Minnesota with only militia available.

Leech Lake Minneapolis Michael Gogins Seventh Infantry Fort Snelling

Melba Opens San Francisco Grand Opera Season

One of the largest audiences in San Francisco filled the Grand Opera House for the Melba Opera Company opening with Faust in French. Mme Melba and M Bonnard sang leading roles as the New York Symphony Orchestra accompanied. The theater seats 3000, with over 11000 in the house and all opening week seats sold before arrival amid repeated outbursts of enthusiasm.

San Francisco Grand Opera House Fills Opera Company New York Symphony Orchestra Faust Mme. Mella M. Bonnard Atme Melba

Armed Italians Stop Miners as Lake City Strike Spreads

A Denver special reports from Lake City Colo that armed Malian Strikers blocked miners from reporting to the Hidden Treasure and Ute and Ulay mines this morning. The sheriff may request troops to maintain order as the strike centers on an order forcing miners without families to reside at the mine boardinghouse.

Denver Times Lake City Colo

Railway Telegraphers seek salary increase in Chicago

Members of the grievance committees of the Order of Railway Telegraphers traveled to Chicago to press General Manager Frey on raises. Frey was delayed returning from Chicago and was not expected back until week’s end, with the group ready to take the issue to President Hipsey if no settlement is reached.

Order of Chicago Frey Hipsey

Boom for Kansas Flour Shipping to Asia Boosts Trade

Santa Fe official F C Gay says a direct Pacific steamship line from San Diego will link with the Santa Fe at San Diego and touch at Hoenolulu and Oriental ports, expanding markets for Kansas flour and increasing cotton demand in Texas Oklahoma and the Indian Territory. Within a year the move could nearly double export shipments and raise profitability for regional growers. New vessels are being prepared to launch a semi monthly service within three months.

Santa Fe Railway San Diego Hoendulu China Japan Philippine Islands Kansas Texas Oklahoma Indian Territory F.C. Gay Santa Fe Airect Pacific Steamship Line Europe Oriental

Spain Perplexed Over Prisoner Negotiations In Philippines

Madrid reports a dispatch from Venerarlos stating Major General Otis halted negotiations for the release of a Spanish prisoner held by Filipinos. The note says Filipinos are at war with the Americans and cannot ransom for money. Silvera and Polaviega discuss the gravity. cabinet decision pending.

Madrid Senor Silvera Polaviega Rios Acuinaldo Washington

Atchison Widow Reynolds Improves After Self Inflicted Wound

Mrs Reynolds, Atchison widow who shot herself Saturday night after arrest in male attire on suspicion of barn arson, is improving and expected to recover. Physicians performed surgery. bullet traversed left chest and lung but injury not deemed fatal. She denies barn burning, says health has been poor for two months and she planned death, claiming she was visiting Timots and attending parties.

Atchison, Nan Waren Tiinots Partes Sleht

Duke of York Levee in foggy London at St James Palace

The Duke of York held a levee at St James Palace in a London fog. United States Ambassador Joseph H. Choate and his son Joseph H. Choate Jr attended, along with Spencer Eddy, private secretary to Col. John Hay, and United States Consul General Osborne.

London Duke of York St. James Palace United States Joseph H. Choate Spencer Eddy Col John Hay Osborne

Today’s Market Report From The Associated Press

Market report notes weak start and mixed moves across grains and livestock. May wheat opens lower then recovers. large Northwest receipts and crop damage reports influence prices. Pork and lamb see steady to mixed action with cautious demand as receipts vary and districts report weather impacts.

Associated Press The State Journal Arly Tilvertool Seabune Tower of Guise Southwest Macy Chicago May Porke Maylard Sater May Ribs Timothy—Maren

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Signals Wheat and Corn Activity

Market notes from Kansas City show mixed signals with wheat steady to firmer and corn weakening on opening trading. Weather and overseas demand weigh on prices as reports from New York and Chicago indicate cautious selling, with attention to export activity and potential dividend news for Manhattan directors.

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