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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1898

Page

7

Acquisition of Pacific Islands for Intermediary Station

Officials weigh acquiring one of two Caroline Islands as an intermediary base between the United States and Manila via Honolulu. The plan hinges on favorable terms and the cost to relinquish the potential foothold, with Guam to be considered in the Ladrone group.

Spain Paris United States Manila Honolulu Henelild Guam Island Ladrone Peres~ Mary Curcine

McCormick Buys Torrence Residence for 220000 in Chicago

Chicago November 17. Eorola FW McCormick agreed to purchase the former Torrence residence at Outwell Street on the southwest corner of Lake Shore Drive and Belle Vie Place for about 220000. The four story house, built twelve years ago by NS Janey, sits on Pellevue Place frontage with a heavy iron fence whose tran guages were shown in the German department of the World’s Fair.

Chicago N.S. Janey Board of Trade Jt

Law ignored in Buffalo Nevada? Alien labor act case

In Buffain New Mexico a short dispatch notes the justice department has delayed action under the alien labor act. Joseph Kindwell of New York was hired for one year at Dita trade of pocket book mating and discharged after a week. He sought wages and the attorney general replied the department is not prepared to authorize prosecutions under the act.

Buffain Epetial Joseph Kindwell New York Dita Ottewa

Pingree Defiant Over McMillan Ambassadorship Tug of England

Detroit November 26 Governor Pingree resists calls to curb Senator Meatmen and urges McMillan as ambassador to the Court of St James. McMillan previously faced opposition and public doubt as potential collector of port duties. A note from the Dott indicates a Wednesday opening instead of Thursday.

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Troops Wanted Over Uprising Riles Stir Santiago

In Santiago de Cuba on November 17 1906 protests escalate after six killed including two Gites police clash with US colored troops ordered by General Wood. Wood offers 21000 gold reward for information leading to conviction and promises full inquiry as San Luis hosts the aftermath. Cuban petition to President McKinley seeks removal of the colored regiments and punishment for those involved on Monday night.

Santiago de Cuba San Luis United States Wood Engle

Kansas Wins Banner for Greatest Gain in WC T U Membership

The twenty-fifth annual convention of the United States W C T U concluded in Saint Paul with business sessions. Mrs M Carse of Illinois retired after 19 years as president of the Publishing Association and will continue a Temple column in the Union Signal before transferring to the Appeal. Pennsylvania won the banner for largest membership, Kansas for greatest gain and largest county increase, Ohio for increase to numbers, Indiana for largest increase in membership, and a White Ribbon banner went to Indiana.

W. C. T. U. Bt. Paul Minn United States M. Carse Illnois W. C. T. U. Publishing Association Brrs Stevens Misa Gordon Miss Willard Carse Temple Union Wc.t. Yi Nebraska Chicago Willard Imemorial Mira Willard St. Paul Sunday School Tovitauions Beattie Maine Detroit Michigan Ningars Falls New York Cincinnati Basters Pennsylvania Gth Kansas Harvey Tilmull Ohio Indiana Kriven

Russ Harrison's Job Made Provost Marshal of Bavaus

Terre Haute Indiana reports Russ Harrison, son of President Harris, booked for Provost marshal of Harada. Major E Havens, Todlana commissioner to the Works, noted a raid at the private camp in Jacksonville.

Russ Harrison Bavaus Terre Haute Ind Duck Koneliie Fis Staten Havens Worki Talsix Ruswit Iarrison Alan Anisely Harrie Harada Arrimin Jacksonville

Steamer Astectur Carries Liquor to Mantle and Tobacco

The steamer Astectur, under San Frantisco date November 17, sails for the orient with cargo valued at 300000 dollars. She will carry 4500 casks of liquor to Manila and 1,250,000 pounds of tobacco to Japan. Laundry at 114 West Eighth Street advertises colorfast shirts.

San Frantisco Astectur Orient Manila Japan

Anglo Saxon unity drives talks on postal savings plan

A regional gathering chaired by Master Aurea Jouve linked Canada and the United States in a display of Anglo Saxon unity. Attendees from Vermont to New York debated postal savings bank legislation, anti trust measures, and public warehouse reforms while urging rural mail delivery and Nicaragua canal advocacy. Reports highlighted committee work, financial totals, and new state chapters.

Coneo J. H Nev Aurea Jouve Colorado Connecticut Iinet Thdjans Kutna Bathe Massachusetts Canada Tie United Ga Az United States sUderes Postal Savings Bank Nicaraias National Teetever Alpha Mosser Vermont Wordhy Chaplain Bowes Connecticet Leyes Eye Medowell Chia Peor Wyehingren Ana OE Baron G. Baird Aina Grers Nicaragua Canal

Soldiers Vote in Precinct As New York Balloting Begins

Reported from Honolulu that Sol Runston's precinct leans to Stan with a large majority as troops vote before Indian and domestic polls. Early tallies show Roosevelt and Van Wyck in a tight race, with 4 percent of votes cast pending final counts and state secretary transfer to be counted with local results.

Runston Stan Honolal Franateen Ohio Fhereentiok Kansas Pusatur Toe Muriik Futlowa Peprngeene Steeles Cep Governinees Stanier Baas Sayin Terdy Tenho i Weeorlite Te Ni Nee Bach Secretary of State Ofew York Bith Rousev Ant van Wyck Roosevel Temaras Elon

They Forgot the Wire

In Macon Georgia on November seventeen a colored regiment arrived from Lexington Kentucky and with side arms attacked Hesves' ator and threatened to foot It toes their demands were complied with. They then terminated a line across the street to deter anyone calling for aid. They failed to cut the telephone wire, but provost guards under Captain Baller arrived and with fired baronets forced the negroes into a bit and arrested thirty.

Macon Bern Laxington Maton Carmen Baller

Maria Teresa Abandoned After Wreck Off Coast

Washington reports the armored cruiser Maria Teresa was abandoned after a wreck off the coast. Captain McCalla authorized the decision following officer consultations, stating the ship cannot be saved and Irish authorities must be consulted as needed. Meanwhile Virden Mines reopened after delays since April, with concessions to striking miners aiding the restart.

Washington Maria ‘Teresa McCalla Norfolk Virden

Government Aims to Prevent Yellow Fever Spread from Cuba

Worthington Nov. 37 The yellow fever problem occupies authorities here as they prepare to cordon off Havana and other southern localities to prevent reintroduction. Surgeons General detailed efforts include quarantine around ports, shipping controls, and expert investigations led by two Havana and one Suptia officers to evaluate infection sources and prevent a wider outbreak.

Cuba Worthington Uris Latme Havana Bisteen Ganerat Coneiees Interpal Ecol Wiest Eersiog Hue Wyman Saya Groeral Suptia Waadin Gla Ainge Ts Tesijent Guy Suramin Aulnie Willeh

All Fixed for McKinley Sound Money League Moves on Extra Session

Milwakee Wis Nov 17 The Sound Money League holds a conference between Henry C Payne Wisconsin Republican committeeman and H Hanna of the National Sound Money league to urge a March extra session of Congress to consider currency reform and the McCleary bill The plan includes adding the currency measure to the session call and continuing league efforts for sound money through the movement

Milweakes Wis Congress McCleary Henry C. Payne National Republican League

McNaughton Brothers in Bankruptcy Petitions Filed

New York November 17 A McNaughton brother of James McNaughton filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition while another McNaughton petition was filed the same day. Liabilities and assets are nearly identical with assets around 140 230 and 340 467 respectively.

New York Atlan McNaughton James McNaughton Connee

Pranks and peril in a wartime camp tale of Blanton

A lighthearted prank at a frontier camp ends in tragedy and chaos as Harry Blanton and a local sweetheart plot a clandestine meeting behind her father’s back. A staged escape, a rushed wedding, a duel, and a deserter’s guardhouse cap the day, ending with a reprimand and release.

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Lost and Found and For Sale Items

Fragmented notices list lost on Surlineme road with missing details and rewards. Found umbrella repairer at Kansas Ave. Ads include sale of stove and kitchen items, horse harness, and a: cottage with sewer, 414 Monroe St listing. Multiple names and incomplete lines make specifics unclear.

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