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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 14, 1899

Page

2

Explosion Shreds Man and Horse as Nitro Wagon Bursts

A Bradford nitroglycerine plant storage wagon exploded near Gibeonburg. The blast blew debris miles away, shattered rock, and caused extensive structural damage in the region. One worker and his companion died. others suffered injuries as windows and buildings were torn apart. Authorities note a large quantity of glycerine was involved and the cause remains undetermined.

Titi Bradford Gibeonburg Sv Alenday Shikafoda Terrina Hennemin Card Alriver Mradford Bie Phtshbek

Beermaking Under Fire Over Adulteration Debate

New York reports the U S senate committee on manufactures continuing its inquiry into adulteration of ales porter and beers. Yale and Harvard professors will be invited to submit views on establishing a standard for partly vinified products. Witnesses include Max Schwarz, a chemist and director of the United States Brewers' academy, discussing preservatives such as salicylic acid and their quantities in beer.

New York States Senate Committee of Manufactures Yale Harvard Mason Ullneis Max Schwarz Unted States Brewers’ Academy United States Schwarg Bodware Albert W. Wipat Schware Frederick Kreusler

Arizona's Display of Petrified Wood Feature

ARIZONA'S DISPLAY describes the American exhibit at Pariyia featuring petrified wood from northern Arizona. The land commissioner has allowed collecting a cabinet of samples from fallen or slashed logs without felling trees. East observers deem the petrified forest as nearly destroyed. vast stretches show logs and mineral drips, remnants of a pine forest buried when the Little Colorado Valley became an inland sea.

Phents Ariz Arizona Petrified Wood District Petrified Forest Little Colorad

German West Africa Campaign Reports Violent Tribal Rebellions

Dispatch from the Cameroons describes German forces crushing uprisings among local tribes. The Velude captain notes killings and interior town raids, while the incident near Keribl provides further context on colonial military actions. A separate note mentions Webster-Tulloch Coal Co relocating on West Eighty Street.

Cameroons West Africa Tovay

Debate Over Chinese Exclusion in the Philippines

Washington discusses applying Chinese exclusion to the Philippines amid Philippine Commission inquiries. Members favoring exclusion are cited, with Admiral Dewey's stance noted as possibly favorable. The decision could affect U S policy toward China and future Asian trade relations.

Washington Philippines Philippine Commission Bealdes Abell Tull Congress Commission Mesnes Denby Decestir Dave Otistas Dewey Chitete Hamisaion Schurman Dion Aiade United States China United Stites

Canal route survey noted for Jamaica waterway plan

Kingston Jamaica November 14 the United States sunboat Scorpion arrived with the United States commission Glawatchyd to survey a new canal route between Caldes Bay and Quit of Bun Miguel for a sea level waterway. Only twenty six miles of potential canal remain to be tested as the venue was rejected in favor of another route due to existing rail and transport facilities and harsh swamp conditions.

Kingston Jamaica United States Scorpion United States Commission New Columbia Caledesis Bay Bun Miguel

Movement of Sheep to Winter Grazing Grounds

November 24 report shows over half the sheep from Northern Arizona, about 200,000 head, moving to winter grazing along the Sale and Gila Rivers to remain until early spring after shearing. Despite prosperity, tensions with cattlemen resurface as drovers receive warnings and disputes grow in Pleasant Valley and Tonto basin. The Sheep Owners' Association mobilizes idle men to mediate with cattlemen and avert conflict.

Playstam Ari Nein Arizona Sale Gila Pleasant Sheep Owners’ Association

Orrs for the Ozarks and Whirl of Late 1900s Hunts

William 2D formed Colonel AEC on a hunting party trip to the Ozark game preserves. Attending were J J Howan and daughter Lacrosa Wisconsin, Harvey Salmon and Lavehter, Sam Conk and wife, and Mrs Thompson of St Louis. Tiryan sought revenge on public renters.

Ringtied William 2D Aec

Kansas university considers moving Thanksgiving game to outdoors

Kansas University athletic group met at Coates house to discuss the Thanksgiving football game venue. Most present preferred honoring the contract but favored cancellation if Convention Hall management offered a clean exit. A seven member committee was named to negotiate price and terms with the Kansas athletic association while Lawrence officials were asked to join. Managers and several officers noted outdoor play as possible if the contract could be exited honorably.

Kansas City Atomni Association of Kansas University Coates House Convention Hall Missouri Kansas Lawrence Burne Ac Athletic Association John W. Prescott Dale D. Gear W. E. Pitt E.G. Blair Denton Dunn Sam Moore Hatley Elliott Aurens Herbert Hadley Richard Bates W. H. H. Pratt H. G. Pope John Usher Mr. Gilbert Mr. Kyle Dale de Gear HO von Chwerth J. H. Prescott

English admirer recounts Jeffries Sharkey bout and future champs

London reports Jack Scales recounts the Jeffries and Sharkey clash, praising the display of endurance and skill, noting that the bout’s twenty five rounds tested both fighters. He predicts future American champions will emerge, including heavyweights and lighter classes, with Simmons and others holding or contesting titles for years.

London Jack Scales Jefries Baeinna Sharkey Heeywelahin Eves Jeffries Fe Priim Scottett Willie Nxt Fite Simmons Atwaye Thire Horicon Sears Boulos

New American Association Rumor Shakes Boston Club Scene

In Boston on November 14 a rumor about a new American association stirring interest among local fans. Directors deny seeking the Charles River club site and debate plans to move operations to South End grounds or river park areas while talks of new parks and facilities surface. Strong factions push for an early move as public enthusiasm grows amid unsettled ownership and venue questions.

Boston New American Association Anson Bins Kotey Glock Hadender Enpiak Tienda Dot Tim Boston Club Charles Hiver South End Senate Orton Club Har Croess

Caddies Tie Up Golf Lines Over Pay Rise

Cincinnati strike action spreads to Burnet Weeda golf links as caddies demand higher wages and rent for substitutes. Management refused the increase, leading to a work stoppage where caddies formerly active on the course now stay away, impacting rounds and play.

Cincinnati Burnet Weeda

Horton Law Doom Card: Anti-Prige Movement Hits New York

Fragmentary OCR notes describe anti Prige sentiment in New York with doomed prospects across Greater York. The text references a general assembly session, a bill to prohibit certain acts, and mentions seats, codes, and fate.

New York Greater York Sochias

Zeigler Stopped By Burns In Brooklyn Bout

In a Brooklyn boxing match at the Hercules club Owen Zeigler of Philadelphia faced Charis Burns of Cincinnati. Zeigler led early rounds but Burns rallied in the last rounds landing uppercuts. Burns knocked Zeigler down thrice in the final round before the bout ended.

Zeigler New York Hercules Club Brooklyn Owen Zeller Philadelphia Charis Burns Cincinnati Zelgter Burns

Coroner at Ninety-Three in Topeka Letter to Editor

A letter to the White Journal discusses the death of Dr. Boy alfin of Marshall county and the long career of a coroner at ninety three. It recounts Baptist loyalty, political shifts, and the Merritts family, noting Boyskin’s pioneer work and a waning but lingering popularity in Topeka Kansas.

White Journal Boyalfin Marshall County Wyebaayl Lisboa Freit John M. Peck Dilnole BU Jaina Tolleville Fiinots Taurmaceus Merritt Advancia Merritts Poe Boyskin Warney Mérritt Poghian Bowie Amin Bee Chyne Lone Hunt Gma Erate

Samoa Talks Tie to U S Rule on Island

Nov 12 Washington reports indicate Elin Justlow of Sarnia seeks leave to visit the United States under abatisso terms. Secretary Hay and officials discuss the future of Tutuila under a division of the group. Chief Justice favorable report hints at a native population of about ten. The Samoa administration chapters will be compiled by Judge Chambers for the Secretary of State.

Washington Suage Mumbers Elin Justlow Sarnia Abisitos Hayeee Apertihe Cutulla Moan Group Madn Am Guam Library of the Administration of Samoa

Gomez Responds to Lucha Announcement in Havana

Nov ts Gomez writes to Tat Lucha that he has read the announcement with pleasure but cannot accept the offer. He cites private concerns and notes Cubans may occupy certain positions. He mentions attending to personal matters once the situation clarifies.

Havans Senera Gomez Abziikalers Bist Sehien

National committee plans meeting and convention bids

After a quarrel between Stantur Hanna and Charles Dick, officers of the national committee, a call is issued for a Friday December 15 gathering to set the time and place for binding the next Republican convention. Bids come from Kansas City Chicago St Louis San Francisco Cleveland Shinnnapi Milwaukee and other cities.

Clevelnia Pov Stantur Hanna Charles Fo Dick Chiirmen Setbington i Mame Keansas City Chleweo St Louis San Francisco Clevelanty Shnnaapoli Dee Yor Milwaukee Hutiales Edicinely

Seventh Annual Public Sale At Riverside Stock Farm

Aiming to attend the seventh annual sale of cows calves hogs and horses at Riverside Stock Farm two miles west of North Topeka. The event occurs Wednesday November with Dutch lunch offered. Sale starts at 12 noon.

Riverside Stock Farm North Topeka

Chicago Favored as Next Republican National Convention Site

Milwaukee dispatch quotes Henry C. Payne Wisconsin Republican committeeman predicting Chicago as the likely venue for the next national convention. Payne notes Chicago as a natural, possibly best choice, while Milwaukee and several other cities are mentioned as contenders. The decision will depend on the national committee vote.

New Cable Company Formed in America News

New York Nov. 14 stockholders of the newly incorporated Telephone Telegraph and Cable company of America met and elected officers: President William J Latin secretary George F Hawkins directors William J Tastia Martin Maloney and James EB Hayes. Articles show Latta Maloney and Hayes each hold ten shares of 350 each. Authorized capital stock is thirty million.

New Cable Company New York Telephone, Telegraph and Cable Company of America William J. Latin George F. Hawkins William J. Tastia Martin Maloney James EB. Hayes Latta

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