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24 May 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1899
Page
1
Topeka Gas Rates and Council Pressure Debate
The Topeka City Council grapples with a stalled gas plant project as the Topéka Gas Company led by Anthony N Brady of New York argues it cannot lower rates now. Company objections focus on completed improvements and rising costs, while council members demand timely reductions and accuse the firm of delaying municipal progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topelo Gas Company
Anthony N. Brady
New York
Topeka
Tom Fedoriics
Col CK Holliday
Fucmerky Peent
Perenne
Ges
Hetter
Tts
Tepeke
Cot Dydiday
Anthony NX. Brady
Petruery
Thy Gas Company
Wuumeilly
Hotti- Say
New York City
Moniday, Jr
Thureler
Amd
Cuncell
N. Brady
Col. Halliday
Xae
Tepske
Topeka Gas Rate Fight Prompts City Action
Citizens press for a gas rate cut to one dollar per unit arguing Topeka bears higher charges than nearby cities. Owners warn council must act quickly or city may pursue municipal ownership or expropriate the utility, with talks centered on a fair price and potential sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mats Tras Chine
Topeka
Kansas City
Chas
Hal- Liddy
Ewin
Lee
Ube
Manila to Hong Kong dispatch quotes Dewey on Philippines
A May 4 dispatch from Hong Kong quotes Admiral Dewey expressing fatigue with orders, desire for rest at Victoria Peak, and optimistic views on American ownership of the Philippines. He predicts ongoing campaigns, Aguinaldo’s leadership, and the need to finish insurrection while planning two weeks of quiet in Hong Kong. Weather note: Kansas outlook shows partly cloudy skies with possible showers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hong Kong
Triral Dewey
Manila
Manus
Aed Tadelad
Hore Kong
Vittoria Peak
Philippines
America
Agulnalde
Aguinalde
Tagalus
Clei
Aguinaldo
Aries
Luzon
Maniia
Queen Victoria’s Eightieth Birthday Celebrated at Windsor
Torrents of rain greeted Queen Victoria’s eightieth birthday as Windsor observed a holiday. A serenade by Windsor and Eton choral societies drew the royal family to Windsor Castle grounds. Donations from U S ambassador Choate and a German banquet planned for Potsdam marked the day, with a presidential dispatch from Washington sending best wishes to the queen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Queen Victoria
Windsor
Windsor and
Eton
Windsor Castle
Sim
Bone Uelilandy
Saxe-t Oburs and
Goths
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Chapel Royal
St. Janes
Francis Sobepe
Hard Fighting With Filipinos Over Reoccupied Ground
A terse war item notes hard fighting as Filipino forces engage to reclaim ground previously conquered, highlighting stubborn resistance and renewed clashes across the front. The report emphasizes tactical movement and the struggle to hold positions under fire.
Lawton Ends His Famous March at Malolos
The dispatch describes General Lawton's rear guard actions near Malolos as Americans retook the area after a day of fighting. It notes two companies of the Third Infantry and two of the Twenty-second Infantry escorting a signal party amid renewed insurgent activity and mentions casualties. The broader report covers peace negotiations in Manila with Filipino commissioners rejecting terms and fearing future congressional actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Third Infantry
Twenty-second Infantry
Lawton
San Miguel
Ballnas
Poral George Scott
Colorado
Harry L. Boxes
New York
Herald
Otto
McKinley
Gregory del Pilar
Dieaty
United States
Aguinaldo
Zallelta
Tere
Luna
Fourteenth
Pasiz ' Tere
Hell
Forth
Santa Anita
Malolos
Orson
Minnesota
Mianita
Oceania
Amelia Othjers
Queen Viewrrie
Funston
MacArthur
Ponston
Dimh
San Fernando
San Fernado
Montana Regiment
Kansas Regiment
Washington
War Department
Twenty-first Infantry
Leonard Bolling Nates
Twelfth Infantry
John Pender
Sical
Ninth Infantry
Charles K. Knepker
Fourth Cavalry
Joe Costello
Breast
Thomas Turner
Hans C. Mathie
Robert V. Cassidy
Journal
Canadabs
San Isidro
Yorktown
Ray
Sinand
Tarlac
Honep
Robbe
Filpinos
Halanag
Sansidro
Queen Victoria's Jubilee Celebrations Across Britain
May 24 dispatches describe Windsor scenes with Prince and Princesses, Cadets, Knights of Windsor, bishops, and civic officials at the queen's jubilee. In London a thanksgiving service at St James's and a public parade mark the day, while celebrations extend to Portsmouth, naval ships, and provincial towns with royal salutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connaught
Christian
Henry
Batmusic
Pmk
Eton College
Castle
Duke of Connaught
St. Pears Cathedral
Fernine
London
John Voce Moore
Canterbury
Frederick ‘Temple
Portsmouth
Carrison Tivens
Simia
British India
Hidia
Lord Curzon
Kedleston
India
Curzin
Winssor Castle
Kenneth Drive
Usespot
Saxe- Coburg
Gotha
Ube
Frogmore
Knights of
Winder
Rach
Kansans Demand Home Muster for Twentieth Regiment
Kansas citizens demand the Twentieth Kansas be mustered out in their home state rather than San Francisco. They criticise war department reasons and seek governors’ support to arrange a Kansas homecoming with a formal reception and state-led tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Kansas
San Francisco
Here
Kazaas
Ordit x
Ras Eled
United States
Floery
Charles Curtis
Washington
EL Hy
Topeka
J. K. Hudeon
PL Einestral
J. A. ‘Troutman
Stanley
Wich
Ita
Ernura
Kaneus
Goffare
Kansas Avenue
Delrealor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ours
Dewey
Eaxtert
Victoria
Queen of England
Berlin
Rome
Jasper
New Palace
Potsdam
Germany
Frederick Willian
Eli Frederick
Maestus
Prince Hohenlohe
Haron von Bulow
Meckinley
Montana
William McKinley
York
Red Star Linees
Alinneapolis
Mink
Presbyterian Assembly
John Ingham
Great Britain
Eng
Presbyterian Church In
América
Robert PF. Sample
WM HH. Roberts
Paris
Honot
Edmund J. Monson
Hallland
Loubet
Delcasse
Mrs Sykes
Sarah Sykes
Pasadena
Cal
White House
Ashe
Sue
Tiehlands
Fuluca
Negraectja
Young
Harrington
Washington, DC
Corbin
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Honolulu
Dinver Post
California
Royal Kansas
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