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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1899

Page

6

Quartet of printers swindle gang nabbed in New York

New York police rounded up a gang of four printers tied to a nationwide swindle scheme. Led by Alonzo J. Whitman, the group allegedly forged drafts and bogus credits to obtain tens of thousands of dollars through staged real estate deals. Arrests extended to Pittsburg and other cities as investigators trace a web of counterfeit drafts drawn on Lawrence National Bank and other firms.

New York Wlmort Alorizo J. Whitman Edmunds John Thompson William Bert Jey Itn P. Lawson George W. Johnson Sult J. Knox Pittsburg Charles D. Stewart Charles Ward Mecinsky Deterstives Ue Gang W. L. Hows Vhahier Hank Lawrence N Ebis Eatali Mra Whitman Danaville North Hver Ferry Lawrence N.Y Schumatiuth Tis Stoneville Dusi- Hess Min Brooklyn Woonsocket Pittepurg Amiens Lawrence National Bank Kan Dansville

Notable felon woes plague distant justice records

A lengthy, jumbled report recounts multiple arrests and criminal charges connected to a figure named Wutsian and associates. It traces alleged thefts, forgeries, and legal woes across several cities, including Chicago, Cincinnati, and San Francisco, with references to residences, clubs, and political ties. The piece notes prior terms for forgery, burglary, and theft, plus a history of evading imprisonment and shifting identities.

Yaql1 War Progress Report From Hermosillo Vicam Taken

Report from Hermosillo says Mexican forces retook Vicam and push to expel rebels while pursuing replacements. Two Americans Netleton and Rinviwick attacked near Onlegate. Netleton captured and killed. Locations around Nettleton and Westford unknown. Mexican troops launch vigorous campaign as clashes leave several dead.

Nogales Ariz Hermosillo Mex Vicam Mayo Netleton Rinviwick Nettleton Bostwick Angostura

9000 Horses to be Shipped East by Northern Pacific

St Paul Minn Nov 11 The Northern Pacific has completed arrangements for the transportation of 9000 horses to central Washington points to St Paul and raise potential routes. The Test Train Jena will arrive in the city within a day or two. The plan calls for 0 cars each containing twenty five horses. The venture aims to break the consignments into smaller lots and scatter them across the west. Divorce Appeal In Leavenworth County district court Mrs Loulin Renmeibe seeks divorce from John J Kenney and temporary alimony. Kennedy resists claiming the wife is actually Mrs John Pickersgill and that she previously married again after his first husband died. He contends the marriage may be invalid and the divorce could be void.

Pacific St. Paul Minn Poefic Washington St Paul Rasinen Potute Urain Jena Thie Wity Midrid Supreme Court Kurt Loulin Renmeibe Leavenworth County John J. Kenney Btr Kennedy Court of Appeals John Pickersgill Mra Kennedy Pickersgill Kenney Roth Abe Mr. Kenney Mr. Kens

New City Hall Bid Advertisements Issued

City officials move to award the entire contract for the new city building. Plans and specifications completed last night, bids due by 5 pm on December. A certified $2,500 bid bond required with each bid. The project includes boiler, lighting, piping, and gas lines, with existing bells and fire services under review.

Walldine Wien Hewtins Tae Council Isdison Company Eng Biessom Nevius Lontia Burgess Omar Knights Ladies of Security Nora

Battle of San Pabian near San Jacinto in fierce two hour fight

Manila dispatch describes a sharp two hour battle near San Jacinto with heavy insurgent resistance. American forces under Colonel Howe and Major March drove the enemy from trenches and fields, killed and wounded several, captured a convent flag, and found Filipino dead and retreating toward Dagupan as exhausted troops run low on ammunition.

Manila San Falan Salundiey Whaton San Jacinto Shenery Howe Howland Yas Ingurgenta Sat Janinto Pilipinas Tts Otack Marismen Brajor Safin A. Loekan Cronies March Hanked & Smelt Marsh Dagupa Iriipinos

Battle dispatch details and casualties amid Philippine conflict

A fragmented report describes the body of a lieutenant colonel found among the dead, a retreat toward San Fabian, and supply road blockages. Proclamations boast Filipino victories with inflated American casualties. Manila receives casualties and reports of enemy movements toward Dusupan. A U.S. cavalry officer captures a Filipina train with insurgent records and presses.

Filtong San Pablan Pilpino Manila Gen. Wheaton Gen. Young Tuide Dusupan Wheaton Yount Rosinaldo San Fabian Gome Reo Colatel Wessels Third Cavalry San Nicolas Tagus Insuriente War Department Tenewabaper Independencia

Charleston A Total Loss After Grounding Off Luzon

Mahia Nov 16 United States cruiser Charleston grounded ten miles east of Lingayen island after striking coral reef. The stern submerged, bow out of water, crew abandoned ship as heavy seas threatened capsizing. Two hours later launches fled. some officers later reported. Attempts to save failed. A rescue party reached about ten days later with no salvage possible. The ship had been on a cruise along Luzon’s eastern coast. Admiral Watson grew uneasy suspecting Wheaton’s expedition involvement. No other vessels could reach Charleston. the warship’s gear and contents likely lost.

Mahia United States Charleston Lummiguen Island Kamiguin Sir Tar Jono DB. McDonwid Wheaton McDonald Foat Yniler Shelker Union Javk Dewa Oregon Kamlewin Island Luzon Watson Moe General Wheaton Philippine Charleston Las Dhen Saylus

Otis Reports Philippine War Details With Narrative Justification

Washington note outlines General Otis’s two period report on U S operations in the Philippines from the start of hostilities to the end of the rainy season, arguing for American management and actions. Accompanying documents include staff reports and technical army details. A separate item notes a Valkyrie yacht purchase and a December ship launch.

Washington War Department Otis Spain United States Harbor Nile Arty Afatrano Stam Phillippines Volusteera

Fast Time Made Eastbound Santa Fe Flyer

Santa Fe eastbound No 14 passed through Toyota early this morning with a two hour delay or gain between Albuquerque and Kansas City. The train departed Albuquerque Tuesday two hours into an unscheduled run achieving a remarkable knit in time. From Newton to Emporia the 74 mile stretch ran in over a mile a minute, far faster than the scheduled 50 mile per hour pace.

Santa Fe Lmited Toyota Albuquerque New Mexio Kansas City Ailey Ann Newton Emporia

Destructive Troy Fire Destroys Opera House District

A large fire in Troy Kansas on November 15 devastated the north side of the public square. J W McClellan's hardware and Leland's Opera House burned, spreading to the Higby hotel and nearby shops. Losses totaled about 15 000 to 20 000 with several properties insured.

Troy Kan Kansas J. W. McClellan Ue Square Leland Opera House Postofice Doniphan County State Bank Higby C. Jenkinson Glen Jenkinson St. Joe Opera McClellan Hasdware Jenkinson Grocery

Peterson Case Involves Payment For Troops and Tendered Check

Peterson presented 114 dollars for feeding troops at a reception. Treasurer Greenwald opposed full payment but agreed to 100 dollars, an act recorded as liberal. Peterson demanded the check, became abusive, and was ejected from the store. He then faced arrest for assault, but the prosecuting witness did not appear and the case was dismissed. Batson Yeast is the best.

Peterson Greenwald Peterso

Inman’s Biography Found Among Deceased’s Effects

A posthumous work titled Chained to the Rocks by Col. Henry Inman, noted frontiersman and author, was discovered among the effects of the deceased yesterday. The book, a life history, is set for publication after his death on Monday.

Col Henry Inman

Ex-Governor Glick's Farm Sold for $60,000 in New York Buyer

Report from Atchison Kansas that a New York man purchased ex Governor Glick's stock farm near Atchison for $60,000. The document includes contemporaneous market notes on wheat corn oats and hogs, with unsettled prices and fluctuating receipts from Chicago and Kansas City markets.

New York Atchison, Kan New

Kansas City Produce Market Amid Mixed Trading

Feed and dairy receipts index activity as the Kansas City market shows mixed movement for eggs butter and wheat with reports of shifting prices. Traders note global demand signals and currency impacts while topeka and New York markets show parallel fluctuations in grains and sugar futures.

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