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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1900

Page

6

Aguinaldo and Dewey Ties Define Manila War Talks

Ex consul general E Spencer Pratt reports Aguinaldo sought U S protection and urged a Filipino government after meeting Commodore Dewey in Manila Bay. He notes martial law in Manila with strict curfews and a harsh censorship regime as insurrectionist actions unfold.

Chicago Chronicle New York E. Spencer Pratt United States Singapore Mantia Pratt Bmrl Coupland Aguinalds Porm Mal Mins Bhay Decry Gould Manila Tong Eniich Gays

Woman Credits Hair Vigor For Long Thick Hair

Jessie Fraser of Fine New York writes that her hat was nearly 64 inches long and very thick, claiming Ayers Hair Vigor helped. The note suggests the product may benefit others, though the claim of exact measurements is not universal.

Jessie Fraser Fine N.Y Ayers Ayer Japan Company Chen Lowe

Press Censorship Sparks Outcry Over Suppressed News

A newspaper editor recounts sending a censored dispatch to General Otis asking for permission to publish. He notes the censor blocked essential military details and warns the press faces extreme suppression. The letter describes near-impassable morale erosion in Manila and pervasive drunkenness near the city.

Mi Patch Nee General Otis Otis Gerald Levine Baniia

Political Briefies From Kansas Campaign News

Kansas observers forecast a Bryan victory with big margins in the state. Reports note Edwards and others addressing factions. Osage City Republicans cancel a rally. speakers including McNull and Burton appear across counties. Debates and campaign events span Topeka, Manhattan, and Atchison as parties mobilize.

John H. Atwood I. Neely Leavnworth Bryan Kansas John Madden Emporia Opel Osage City Webb McNull Will Beak Tarkenst Opere House North Topeka Pricu Congress Republican Party Aretic G.C. Ciamene Conscortia Cyclone Davis J. H. Burton Sam Jotica Lyons Riverounty McKintey Init McNeal McPherson Welch Charles Harris Emparta CS Arcane Howard Yaterday Tesrinas Turner Atchison Concrexsaman Curtin Inet Afehi Lincoln Armblitan National Committee United States Senat Barca Epokh Howard

Bryan's Brother Denies Philippine Mail Claims

William Jennings Bryan's brother and private secretary Charles W. Bryan denies any communication between Bryan and Aguinaldo or Filipino leaders. He asserts all Bryan's correspondence passes through him and emphasizes no letters or signals from the Philippines have been received. See the art exhibit at the M and church today and tomorrow.

Chicago Oct William Jennings Bryan Heath Bryan Aguinalde Munst Halstead Reuinalio Philippines BAVG Philippine Islands W. J. Brean Charles W. Bryan Divath Republican National Com Espino Aguinaldo

Germany Accepts Peace Talks by Foreign Ministers

Berlin reports Germany has agreed to Japan's proposal that China peace negotiations be handled by foreign representatives at Pekin. Pichon in Pekin reports typhoid illness affecting duties. Hankow consul cites risk of anti foreign unrest and notes negotiations under powers. Hong Kong dispatch says 4,000 villagers attacked by rebels in Semtochwolyswalstiin District with 2,000 killed or burned. Gen Ho's force returned after burning Shanchautin and Majastan villages.

Berlin Germany Japan China Pekin M. Pichon Paris Foreign Office Bt Pichon Havar Legation Tel Hankow Tha Shea Saat Gay iWon Hong Kong the of Semtochwolyswalstiin Dort Tie

Mrs Stormont Sues Over Topeka Real Estate Bid

A district court suit filed by Mrs Lane Stormont seeks to set aside a deed to property in Topeka alleging fraud by loan agent N B Campbell. The petition claims Campbell portrayed a $5000 purchase with half-funding from him and the other half from Mrs Stormont, and that she loaned or gave $2000 and $2500 plus $500 cash with promise of repayment, while Campbell allegedly intended to buy the property himself. Campbell, at 605 Ratisons Avenue, denies knowledge of the suit and says he has not seen the petition.

District Court Lane CG. Stormont N. B. Campbell Topeka Mre. Stormont Mary Nhe Rece Auld Nic Campbell T ‘Tal XN. H. Campbell Pininti Campbell Fillmore Street Western Avenue Stormont WN. B. Campbell Ratinas Avenue Awhen

Santa Fe Time Card Changes Start November 7

The California line linked to Santa Fe starts from Chicago on November 7, bringing the westbound flyer to Topeka at night. Train No 3 called Golo West arrives Topeka 11 45 pm and departs 11 45 pm while No 4 Boatbound reaches 32 52 am and Townes at 12 57 am. Winter time card changes, Hardred service, and a new eastbound through Topeka as No 408 from the Texas line are noted, with adjustments to connections and Kansas City timing.

California Santa Fe Chicago Topeka State Journal Golo West le P Frisco Texas Newton Kansan City Kansas City

Dramatic Events Strike Crawford's Opera House Tonight

Old Arkansas a method of southern life will headline Crawford's Opera House tonight. An attraction for Friday night features El mer Walters with a new in Seo art exhibit at Mt. E church today and tomorrow.

Arkansas Crawford's Opera House Wil Elmer Walters Seo Mt. E Church

Strikers In Conference End Delayed Yet Again

The United Mine Workers conference in Hazleton delayed a definite conclusion on ending the strike. Officials expect a late decision, possibly not public until tomorrow, due to notices from Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Co. offering 2.5 cents extra per ton but omitting a sliding scale and wage guarantees.

Haztotom United Mine Workers Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company Ts Hazleton Aegis Wilke Burre Scranton Iran Guy LiSsce

Carlisle Says He Will Not Vote in November Election

Former President Cleveland reports that John G Carlisle is the only Cleveland cabinet member who will not cast a ballot in the November election. In a letter to the Evening Post Carlisle denies being a nonvoter and clarifies his stance on the suffrage issue and party positions amid McKinley support.

New York Cleveland Johns G. Carlisle Evening Post Cartiele Dennerite Liege

Death of Capt Emery in San Francisco

Captain HT Emery, longtime manager and secretary of the Merchants' Exchange, died in San Francisco today at about 64. He was a well known figure in shipping circles worldwide and had served the Exchange for over two decades.

Capt Emery San Francisco Cal Ht, Emery Merchants' Exchanges Thin City Hmety Merchants' Exchange JR Thte Sity Overao Hie Wen

Chaucer Death Anniversary Observed in London

The sixth anniversary of Geoffrey Chaucer's death was marked by Alfred Austin unveiling a memorial window at St Saviour Southwark. The church stands near the Old Tabard Inn where Chaucer began his Canterbury pilgrimage.

Chaucer London Alfred Austin

Postoffice Robberies Reported in Chayanooxa and Alabama

Postoffice inspectors in Chayanooxa Tenn receive notices of two robberies. One in Warrior Alabama where the Warrior Ali office safe was blown and robbed with no amount listed. Another at Woodlawn Alabama where the Woodlawn post office safe was nearly demolished. Inspectors assigned to investigate.

Chayanooxa Tenn UcLt Alabama Birmingham Warrior Ali Woodlawn Alm

American Jockeys Win at Newmarket Houghton Meeting

London October 25 The nurse handicap race at Newmarket Houghton meeting was won by a mount believed to be first. Danny Maher captured the Ditch Chil handicap of five shillings, while Newton's Lord A won the sweepstakes.

London Newmarket Mount Finshed Danny Maher Newton

Oil Prices Still Climbing in the West and Local Markets

Prices in the western markets for Unserdorf have risen about 15 cents per gallon lately, with local prices following suit. Raw oil sells at 7.5 cents per gallon and boiled at 11.5 cents. the previous local advance was five cents. The surge is tied to a sharp hike in flaxseed prices due to scarcity in western markets. The Worcester meeting of the Unitarian Institute closes with speakers George Batcheter and Horatio Stebbins. Jacob Riis to present The Battle With the Sima. Croker buys a racer in London. 17 horses brought 7800 eminens.

Oork Unserdorf Riis Worcester Mass Unitarian Institute They George Batcheter The Christian Teasister Church Eiate Inn Republic Horatio Stebbins Jacob Op Riis

Chicago Lumber Company makes early Kansas exposition pledge

The Chicago Lumber Company announced to the committee it would subscribe one thousand dollars to the Kansas exposition fund of 1904. The management aims for twenty five thousand dollars in initial subscriptions in Topeka with a goal of nine thousand from state citizens. Several Topeka merchants pledged six hundred dollars each as part of the drive.

Chicago Lumber Company Teschel Fair Management Topeka Topeka Lst Chicago Lumber Co

Humor Of The Day Clips From Various Newspapers

A collage of jokes and light anecdotes from the era features quips about golf versus bicycles, old lawyers, parlor parodies, museum and parrot humor, and a breezy exchange on politeness. Included are quick jests about the medical profession, marriage, and daily life as reported in multiple papers.

Shovel Works Close After Indefinite Shutdown

The Shovel works employing 300 hands closed last night indefinitely. President G. Lessener refused to confirm a purchase by The American Axe and Company but admitted an inventory is being taken. The company has no stock on hand and many orders remain unsettled. See the art exhibit at the M. B church today and tomorrow.

Trost Martins Ferry Lattehue G. Lessener American Axe and Company M. B Church

Market Report Mixed as Wheat Prices Flip Flop Amid Trading

A scrambled market summary notes erratic wheat activity with December futures wavering as Liverpool and U.S. markets show declines and partial recoveries. Receipts and shorts create brief pressure, while local leads imply cautious coverage and mixed sentiment across futures and spot trades.

Wheat and Cattle Prices in Chicago Live Stock Market

The report covers Chicago as the hub for live stock and grain trading with emphasis on wheat prices, receipts, and cattle activity. It notes market steadiness for wheat, ongoing receipts, and mixed futures positioning. Kansas City markets, butter, and corn dynamics appear alongside regional pricing signals and futures expectations.

Unclear OCR: Trading Board Members Listed

Fragmentary OCR text mentions Chicago board of trade and buyers and shippers of Crain with scattered names. No clear event or outcome is discernible. cannot determine specific persons, dates, or actions from the readable portions.

J.C. Filings Commission Co Chicago Board of Trade Crain

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