Aguinaldo’s Army Surrounded in Pocket by U S Forces
Reported insurgents show broken spirit as American pursuit tightens. Soldiers flee, many die from disease and privation amid aggressive engagement. Local advance turns rout into harsh retreat.
13 Nov 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1899
Page
1
Reported insurgents show broken spirit as American pursuit tightens. Soldiers flee, many die from disease and privation amid aggressive engagement. Local advance turns rout into harsh retreat.
Manila dispatches report Tarlac abandoned as Col Bell and scouts move to prevent insurgent retreat. MacArthur reports destroying rail arteries and depots, with 400 insurgents driven southwest and supplies seized. U S forces push toward Carrancieny as transport constraints threaten enemy logistics.
Fragmented telegraph summary describes uniform coats blankets and clothing for prisoners, movement toward San Nicholas, and suspected communication lines. Mentions Spanish and American prisoners, troop dispositions, and planned escapes toward mountain capital Tayebujines. notes casualties and recon patrols near Bamban and Capias, with transport delays and weather hindrances impacting advance.
Private campaign statement from George W. Lang of the Republican state campaign committee cites county board returns from 110 counties. Report shows Taylor 22,131 and Guelel 24,205 with Goebel leading by 2,181. several counties canvassed but officers refuse to certify results, declaring more actions needed.
A man identified as Overstreet, part of the United Surtees district, died this morning on a Santa Fe passenger train near Detour ranching Chienz. He was en route to Pratt to attend a family event marking the golden wedding of his parents.
Marie S Baker known as Countess Nasimin ot Gnesia filed for divorce from State Senator Hiker of Marion Indiana in Wisconsin. They wed about four years ago and separated amid questions on the validity of the senator’s prior marriage. Weather notes follow with Chicago forecast.
Field dispatches describe a prolonged bombardment and British attacks around Ladysmith Mafeking and Kimberly with no decisive result. Reports note Boer defenses, shifting maneuvers by General Joubert, and cautious optimism among British forces as reinforcements move toward Estcourt.
Report from the front notes eight wounded and a Boer advance with reliance on their cause. Boers accused of abusing the Red Cross flag. Kimberley Mafeking news hints at air power holding out plans of Tel ef maturing. Captain Marsham reported killed, son of the Earl of Homsy, with other officers named in dispatches. Gordonia steamer stopped by Belgian cruiser near Delugga Bay draws comment.
Governor Stanley reviews reports from state boards showing budget adherence and urges economical management. He warns boards that failure to curb waste will threaten re election and calls for audits and reforms in livestock, education, and departmental spending amid broader calls to curb extravagances.
Washington and the state department describe late night messages from Caracas noting Fidel Castro's forces seized Puerto Cabello after eight hours of fighting. The dispatch lists casualties and wounded with Governor Hampi and the Detrinit HME commander referenced as overseeing the seizure. The dated report bears a last night timestamp and cites Saturday morning events.
Albany official F Donaldson and Erie Canal wall Traction Co engineer inspected the canal lock at Os Hoes and projected that at least 30 boats would operate on the Erie Canal next season while evaluating motor power. He had just returned from Chicago where he inspected new streetcar motors for possible use on canal boats. In Michigan, St Joseph authorities report a flood of counterfeit half dollars and quarters, suspecting a well organized gang.
The notice warns that several unpaid 20th Wanass entertainment funds remain, urging timely payment to DF Tirsenwald, Kansas Ave. The finance committee will report Thursday evening. The piece also reports Joseph Kort affidavit claiming Retand B. Molineux forged to mail a letter on December 21, 1898 and identifies Kyutian powders and other vials addressed to Hi aes.
Col Inman dies at age unknown from valvular heart disease. The cause is reported as a longstanding heart condition with official announcements confirming death. Funeral details are not provided in the available text.
Col Henry Timan Inman, famed author of many frontier tales, dies after nearly completing a 60 000 word manuscript. He served in the Civil War and Indian wars, was associated with Custer and Buffalo Bill, and mentored a young neighbor during illness. He left several unpublished books and was known for lively frontier storytelling.
A fragmentary 19th century newspaper snippet discusses Henry Inman, a prominent artist and National Academy of Design president, with references to his New York roots, family background, and a posthumous benefit exhibition. It notes his father, Henry Inman, and details about his aristocratic lineage and emigration from New Amsterdam.
New York reports Hamburg American Line manager says single-prince rate on first class steamers will rise next summer. Began by quote about price floors and rates for single screw tonnage. Unclear text mentions bookings and upcoming changes for July actions.
Report states Crook Wright has started work in Argentina after leaving jail days ago. He left Topeka to avoid further trouble and then returned briefly to retrieve clothes used for illegal rock-pounding. Major Anderson, ill with fever, is recovering and expected to return to office soon.
A short quarantine policy report notes the effort remains insufficiently strict. Officials warn the current controls fail to fully contain the outbreak and call for stronger measures. Public health authorities urge compliance and clarify applicable restrictions.
City physicians clash over smallpox as an epidemic grips Topeka. One doctor cites a fatal case and suggests stringent quarantine. Others warn the disease may be mild or misdiagnosed while urging aggressive containment to halt spread.
A committee from the Cherokee Council and regional leaders discuss migration, land claims, and tribal allotment plans. The group reports that many prefer sale of land to the government over allotment, noting substantial land values and potential settlements in the Mexican border region.
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