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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1899

Page

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Dawson in Ruins fire breaks out in Klon dike metropolis

An extra edition reports a devastating blaze in Dawson causing the destruction of the entire business core and many buildings. Loss estimated around $1,000,000 with little salvage possible, amid a storm and rapid fire spread. Local firms including The Revelean, Smith, and McDonagh are noted among those burned. May 22, Dawson, Vietnm. BC.

Vietnm Skates Alaskan Lees Cottalne Meport Bennett Skavuay Awa War Telegraph Poudine TaaAy Athearn Dalimeriis Wisibaxs Tity. Com GiUsr & Bini Ana Bevel Street Priceiwal Harttawson Amore Oredr Smith Mebedon Merete Tarn Preface Company Aurea Saloon Rodeo Wetoor Mailtown Hives Vieturk McDonagh Bioth Hank British North America Dawson Fire Nuri Americn Chiarleth Marnelab Hae Thule Hume Urba Holler Amreva Amd Helene Gute Fostilde

Dust and Fire Ravage Banks and Businesses Across Town

Amid widespread destruction a blaze destroyed Banke and several business houses. The event damaged paper stock and sparked fear of financial disruption as authorities investigated the causes and potential recoveries for the local economy. Community leaders urged caution while workers assessed losses and began cleanup operations.

White House Dinner Guests Reported

A Wallington report notes the President and Mr Kinney hosting a dinner with Mrs Bl Clair Mc Kelway of Browskigil and others. The cabinet members and city guests, including their spouses, are expected to attend the May event.

Perry Belmonts Leave Kentucky for New York

Perry Belmont and wife depart Lexington Kentucky for New York after spending more than two weeks in the Bluegrass region. They visited key stock farms, engaged in fishing, and managed basic housekeeping while noting photographic experiences and developing attempts.

Perry Belmont Kentucky Lexington New York Heinant Amajor Fils

Kansans to Muster Out Twentieth Kansas in Kansas City

The governor and Wichita officials discuss plans to muster out the Twentieth Kansas in Kansas with a large welcome home. Secretary of War Alger confirms troop plans to move from San Francisco to Kansas for discharge and reception. Committees prepare a grand reception in Topeka, with Wichita proposed as a key hosting city.

San Francisco Kansas Toneki Heaverner Stanley Russell A. Alger Stanley Washington Philippines San Frencho Kan Kalisis Wieder Kari Cyserpor Stanka Wichita Seidark Alger Ihansun Hutchinson Topeka Salt Bake City Kangas Benebrake Washixton DD. J. Greenwald

Stolen Cheney stamps recovered in Wichita tale

Nine thousand stamps were found in Wichita after being stolen from Cheney Post Office. Carl Gore retrieved them from a manure pile on South Topeka Avenue and handed them to Assistant Postmaster Jewett. Officials counted about nine thousand stamps, many spoiled and unusable.

Wichita Cheney Postoffice Carl Gore Joe Gry South Topeka Avenue Post Office Jewett McCoy

No Rates For Students In Western Rail Travel

Chicago May 22 western roads reply to Western Passenger association chairman says they will not offer reduced student rates for those returning home for summer vacations.

Chicago The Western Passenger Association

Lawton's Victorious Army Moves Down Rio Grande

Washington reports indicate Lawton leading forces down the Rio Grande from San Isidro toward San Fernando with insurgents disintegrating. Aguinaldo's armistice request denied. U S troops and a gunboat to Negros Island. Manila operations continue with American plans and Philippine commission discussions on government.

Washington War Department Tis Manila Rulucan Quinga Hullnag San Misiel Lawton Rio Grande San Isidro San Antonio Arayat Kebbe San Aed Candaba MacArthur San Fernando Negros Tumatra Igland Cebu Aguinaldo Ors Ths Warren Snez

Plan for Philippine government proposed with governor general

A Washington report outlines a plan to appoint a governor general, cabinet, and advisory council for the Philippines. The system mirrors Cuba with a military administration pending stability, aiming to preserve U.S. sovereignty while granting limited native home rule.

Washinguin Sue Mattie Filipnes Pontell I State Department Manila Sehurman Philippine Commission Hay Oris Wid Adina Dewey Cuba Daraeter Porto Rico Congress Poe Lawton Mantia Ott Gen. Lawton Glen. Otis Gen MacArthur Ludiew Wood Cubs

Wreck of American steamer Piri near Coverack

May 22 Paris in good shape reports the Piri running on rocks near Lowlands Point close to Coverack. Salvage tugs from Liverpool expected, Bremen arrives Southampton to assist and passengers await the Grosse ship's sailing to New York on May 23 with a stop at Southampton.

Coverack Cornwall Ateanser Piri Weyton Southampton New York Thie Viet Liverpool Wellacadas Falmouth Bremen Ea Vork Parks Stock Bremer Holitary Markcov Mismouth Southaapton

State Paper Faces New Publication Rate Fight

Attorney General Gotard issues an opinion on publishing rates for official state papers. George A. es rare notes the capital’s need to collect only one cent per line for certain notices, with payment on print. In Chicago, May 2, a dispute over steamer rates tied to the National Educational association hints at possible wide scale rate cuts and a western rate war among transcontinental lines.

Gotard Renfer Upom George A Neco Collert Peste Chicago

City Court Victory Ends Fee Grabing Debate

Judge Hazen rules the New City Court is valid and permanent, denying habeas corpus for Jobe Craig. He rejects constitutional challenges to the city court law, citing prior Supreme Court rulings and proper enrollments, and asserts legislative authority over justice of the peace jurisdiction remains intact.

Mazenso Supreme Court Jobe Craig Ctty Venderswehia Hazen Aid

Reception to Schley by Omaha Commercial Club

Admiral Schley was tendered a reception by the Commercial Club of Omaha on May 22 in an informal event. The gathering drew nearly all prominent local commercial and industrial leaders and was crowded during the hour. He will be entertained this evening at the Orasha club.

Commercial Club of Omaha Admiral Schley Commercial Club Orasha Club

Great Peach Crop Report From St Joseph District

Reports from points in the lake shore peach belt indicate many peaches winter killed at roots yet St Joseph district expects the largest crop in its history. Local growers including Wills Marble thinning orchards to prevent overburdened trees while plans for tonight feature Blind Boone at the Third Christian Church.

St. Joseph Ation Lake Shore United States Wills Marble

Filipinos Claim Big Philippine Victory From Their Organ

A partial translation of a Spanish edition edited by Theophilus Little and Robert C. Alexander details insurgent success along the line at Tullahan and Marikina. It notes 6000 Americans defeated, 26000 cited elsewhere, enemy gun stores captured, and Otis and Dewey criticized while European powers demand McKinley halt oppression.

State Historical Society Theophilus Republica Filipina B.C Little Sociery Robert C. Alexander Abilene Tullahan Pantalion Garcia Manila Salvador Estrella Marikina Paranaki Pio de Pilar Pasig Otis Dewey United States McKinley

Roosevelt Sets Views on Tax Reform for Corporations

Albany May 22 Governor Roosevelt reveals in a message to the legislature his stance on the Ford taxation bill and proposes improvements. He argues that smallholders pay too much while securities taxation harms honesty and urges corporations pay a fair share for state privileges. He favors state rather than local authority to levy taxes on franchises and hints the bill may tax gas companies street railways and fire monopolies.

Albany Roosevelt Tal State Board Atete Ford

No Place for Elliott in Regular Army Promotion

Governor Stanity recommended John D. Elliott for a second lieutenant post but the secretary of war says promotion is impossible. Elliott remains with the Twentieth Kansas as Kansas’ two available lieutenancies are filled by Major Chase Doster and Fred Buchan, who heads to Leavenworth for examination. Weather notes list Chicago May 22 partly cloudy with showers likely east, and England’s May 22 snow in the north and hills.

Stanity John D. Elliott B.S. Elliott Cottevvile Secretary of War Elliott Kansas Chase Doster Fred Buchan Leavenworth Stockton New York Rudyard Kipling Pair Holme Morristown Europe Whit Star Line Cythivie Frank Stockton Kipling England

Cincinnati Man Seeks To Open a Starch Factory Here

A Cincinnati businessman seeks a location for a new process starch plant in Topeka. The Commercial Club weighs whether the factory will stay out of the starch trust and plans to push for action against trusts, including an occupation tax concept to squeeze the trust’s pricing.

Commercial Club Topeka Cincinnati Anderson A. E Gat Chell Cincinnusl Pew Gutchell Secriary Anderson Kansan Tens of Kansas Kauai Major Anderich

Eugenie Dying Hopes For Empress Recovery Fades

Paris May 22 It is reported the ex Empress Eugenie widow of Louis Napoleon is gravely ill and near death. Earlier weeks she showed weariness and some doctors doubted recovery. In recent days critics note age weakens her constitution and further improvement seems unlikely.

Paris Eugenie Logis Napoleoni France

Schley Quiet Sabbath Attended Church Services in Morning

Rear Admiral Schley and General Manderson attended morning services at Trinity Cathedral in Omaha Nebraska. The party, not all there for worship, later visited the Manderson residence and enjoyed a quiet evening at the Manderson home after a short drive and reception.

Schley Omaha Neb Mayo Atene Amir We Andy de Soommmany Manderson Trinity Cathedral Mack Mandneson Va Vallaw Atet

Thirteen Promising Wells Opened at Flyria Field Near Cleveland

Thirteen wells opened in a field near Cleveland, Flyria, O, with about thirty miles from the city. The wells are described as good and fully productive, part of a drill area expanding rapidly. A syndicate of well known men has acquired about 6,000 acres and plans fast drilling to revive oil production after earlier abandonment.

Flyria Kharie Cleveland

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