05 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1899
Page
1
Readable portions describe a sailing race between Columbia and Shamrock with Columbia leading as light winds hinder progress. Details mention incorrect, garbled phrases about yachts, officials, and potential penalties but indicate a yacht competition with a provisional setup and rules discussion.
Amid mist and calm, Shamrock and Columbia launched the America’s Cup duel from Sandy Hook. Wind shifted NW as both boats hoisted sails, with Columbia gaining lead through steady handling and tactical spinnaker work.
Northern district judges of the Kansas Court of Appeals convene in Topeka to set down the next batch of opinions. A major item under review is the quo warranto case involving the Regents of the State Agricultural College. The decision was delayed after a December meeting in Colby due to a lingering doubt about the ruling.
Committees for the reception of the Twentieth Kansas meet at the Commercial Club rooms this Thursday evening October 5 at 3 o clock. Sub committee chairmen and secretary report expected by J K Hudson and M C Holman.
Admiral Dewey told the president he favors American control via a commission or civil governor with wide local autonomy for the tribes. President Schumann supported the idea in Washington and a commission’s early meeting is likely in November. The move signals stricter enforcement rather than a formal blockade and aims to curb free passage amid rising exports from Manila.
The President directs immediate dispatch of several vessels including the Brooklyn Marietta and Machias to the Philippines, following Admiral Dewey's urging. The ships will join the North Atlantic squadron off Staten Island and rush to readiness to counter the Philippine insurrection. Commanders Jewett Lagan and Geenwhee lead crews with lengthy service histories as preparations proceed.
President, after extended talks with Admiral Dewey, endorses swift seizure of ships and supplies to crush the rebellion in the Philippines. Officials say the plan includes quick deployment of fleet forces and munitions, with Secretary Allen and others briefing on Eastward orders and strategic aims.
President McKinley travels westward on a Pennsylvania special with most of the cabinet aboard. Senator Hanna and ex Secretary Alger ride a Pullman car attached to the western express. Crowds greet stops at Alliance Canton and rear platform handshakes accompany the journey. Mary Harber, the president’s niece, boards at Canton to accompany the leader.
Washington October 5 Admiral Dewey spent the day largely alone as the president was absent and festivities filled the town. He began with an early constitutional and walked through the northwest city, stopping briefly at the Metropolitan club before returning to the McLean residence for luncheon.
Dallas report: the tattered battle flag of Terry's Texas Rangers is restored to the cannon of the Confederate unit. Governor Mount of Indiana presents the flag to Governor Sayers of Texas, who then passes it to James Miller, president of the Rangers association. Gov Mount urges unity, charity, and national strength in a ceremony at the fairgrounds auditorium.
The plan to host a reception for the Twentieth Kansas regiment upon their return has been scrapped. John A Brown, chairman of the arrangements committee, said the unit would first be welcomed in Topeka, making Kansas City reception effort unnecessary. General Fund aims to secure a meeting with the Commercial Club in Kansas City.
British reports describe Boer artillery moves into Lalage Nek and positions southwest of Volksrust as Transvaal forces threaten Natal. Newcastle residents fear invasion while Govs prepare evacuations and authorities urge calm amid conflicting telegrams from Pretoria and London.
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