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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1899
Page
1
Electorate eyes close in Ohio and nationwide as Hanna’s reelection stakes loom. McLean warns Delaware-like dynamics may shift votes, while Croker’s NY race and McKinley’s Philippine stance stir party unity. Across states, governors, senators, and judges contend as New York City ballots and national momentum shape results.
Chief of the Internal Revenue Bureau says at least 1 percent of revenue stamps used downtown are canceled fraudulently. In Newark, Caleb Crockett and J Lee were arrested for restoring stamps and selling them for reuse. Thompson estimates daily losses of about $4,000 in the district south of Fulton Street. He describes how washed stamps are produced and explains the method, scope, and penalties, noting prior arrests and ongoing surveillance. The case highlights widespread stamp swindling and caution against discounted purchases.
A Washington dispatch in the New York Herald debates the plausibility of issuing letters of marque to Transvaal privateers. It notes the state has no sea coast, risks neutral violations, and that world opinion largely opposes privateering despite the Paris Declaration.
Early Sunday fire roared through the Jones Dry Goods company store in Kansas City, causing about 500000 dollars in damage with insurance around eighty percent. The blaze began on an upper floor and spread rapidly, drawing a full city response as walls collapsed and nearby buildings faced smoke and heat. The plant fronted Main Street and employed around four hundred workers year round, with seasonal gains. Origin of the fire remains unknown.
A London telegraph dispatch reports that Free State Boers attacked Norvalpoort bridge at dawn and surrounded the Cape police camp, forcing surrender as enemy numbers overwhelmed the defenders. Telegraph station at the bridge remained under Boer control.
A London war dispatch reports the war office’s scarce news as British holdouts in Natal tighten. Danebull reports suggest Boer forces push toward Ladysmith Colenso and Pietermaritzburg while Basuto rising fears loom. Analysts weigh Joubert’s aim to sever coasts reinforcements and the Orange Free State threat with Swazi Zulu angles.
Fragmentary text discusses American recruitment amid the Natal fighting with hints of regiments, lists soldiers or corps, and references New York recruitment and three states. The disjointed OCR mentions Bisne, Fegnan, Rocheaiee Deirnt, and EP. likely indicating ambiguous names and affiliations.
Continent reports a terse dispatch easing public fear by showing Gen White advancing and shelling a Boer camp, suggesting Ladysmith’s siege is not as dire as feared while signaling broader uncertainty over Boer movements into Cape Colony and possible effects on British plans and supply routes.
Senator Morgan urges immediate action by Congress to establish a republican form of government in the Philippines. He favors a studied commission visit to assess conditions before framing a detailed system, with U S oversight of external relations and revenues and local affairs to be devolved. He cites township self-government as a model and warns against clerical tax power.
A circular from General Alinm Luitiow in Havana urges officers in the department to study Spanish, noting it will soon be a required skill for service. Examinations are planned December 1 in Havana and similar tests will occur at other stations to boost Spanish proficiency for better military communication.
An elderly man about 70, possibly named McPhail, was struck and killed Sunday around 3 10 p m by Santa Fe passenger train No 8 near Osage City. The body was left with the local agent as an inquest is set this afternoon. He walked on the tracks near the curve as the train approached and did not heed the whistle signal despite efforts to stop.
Mrs. Mary Short sues Bedwell claiming mental health facility abuse at his asylum. Filed in district court for 310,000 for medical injuries after alleged refusal of fire and bed clothing, resulting in a cold that damaged her eye, plus alleged beating, forced medicine, and claimed punitive damages.
Long promised campaign opens with Lawton MacArthur and Wheaton pressing toward Aguinaldo with about 30 000 troops. Otis fixes November 5 and 6 to begin operations as reports promise quick collapse of the rebellion and word of notable engagements around Angeles and Magalang with casualties and prisoners noted.
F Barton of the Twentieth Kansas band handed a cashier a check this morning. The cashier questioned the payment and stamped it with a revenue mark. Barton urged explanation as the cashier explained the funds were for a move related to a soldier's request, ending with Barton pressing for details.
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