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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1899

Page

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Tartar Let Go By Col Metcalf On Washington Cable

Col Metcalf reports the Tartar is released after Washington involved, troops aboard the transport claim no worse condition than other ships have faced. Clearance papers for Hong Kong travel are in question as British and U S authorities weigh interference with American transports. Further dispatches note the Vartar overrode earlier orders with no severe food issues aboard other ships.

Washington Hone Kong United States Kesrante Tieferal Cyk Metcalf Cleurance Hong Kone Col. Metealt Im Cep Une Peeterday

Wellman Expedition Leader Injured in Crivasse

Walter Wellman, head of the Wellman polar expedition, was injured when a crevasse trapped his team near London. Surgeons hope the sinews mend and expect his recovery to allow return to America after initial treatment and rest.

London Walter Wellman Wellman Hoatier America Shires Ile

Foreign trade report shows August imports and exports

Washington September 4 monthly statement of the imports and exports of the United States issued by the Bureau of Statistics indicates total imports valued at 276,438 not duty paid for August and exports totaling 34,6585 for August. Gold exports rose, while the overall values compare with the same period last year, though the text is fragmented.

Washington Deitel Bureau of Statistics Meronamuise F.tisti Arar Azumat Geant Perekirs

ZING PR FIGHT Ore Buyers and the Miners Asscat

Ore buyers and the Miners Association clash over control in Joplin Missouri to shape price and output. Buyers push higher bids while miners threaten production stoppages to push concessions, with talks intensifying as associations seek leverage.

Miners’ Association Joplin Beatie Cass de Wali

Narrow Escape In Rock Island Accident Involving Stillwell Family

Superintendent Stillwell of Rock Island and Mrs Stillwell with their children narrowly escaped injury when a buckboard overturned at Second Street and the depot. The horse bolted briefly, passengers were thrown, and Mrs Stillwell was injured while the children and others escaped unhurt. The children were uninsured.

Stillwell Taland Deland Stilwell Second Tatampland Taylor Sillwell

Fragmentary 19th Century Transport Charter Notes

A garbled report from Washington dated September 14 outlines Secretary Rent MUN Nreld and the Meaneblp Menauise detailing transport charters. It mentions regiments, authorized city charter actions, and plans to organize materiel with 60 men and a broader area under a second experiment in Mesila.

Washinston Meaneblp Menauise Peain Verond Mesila

Weather outlook for Chicago and Kansas regions

Chicago reports generally fair weather tonight and Friday with southerly winds. Kansas forecasts indicate similar conditions with improving skies and mild temperatures as the period progresses.

Chicago Kansas Pebiloc

Collision fatal for two in railroad wreck near Datro station

Two men died and two were injured in a Virginia and Charleston railroad collision near Datro station last night. Edward Rechbacher, engineer, and Charles Bettic, smith, were among the injured as orders failed to prevent the crash. The wreck occurred between the pay rain and a freight train.

Pillshore Sept. U Soem Virginia & Charleston Railroad Datro Station Edward Rechbacher Amelle Charles Bettic Sreman Inture

Kruger's Reply Guarded in London Amid War Talk

London notes a guarded Transvaal reply to British diplomacy as Boer leaders discuss stand with the Transvaal against Britain. Officials report Chamberlain has yet to release the full message. Meanwhile Boer leaders in Orange Free State pledge unity with Pretoria should conflict arise.

London Transvaal Mir Chamberlain Colonial Office Associates Natal Kruger Blowmfontein Grane Free State Gromer Bawtili

Branner Blocklitigation Involves Webb Nichols and Branner

The case centers on the Branner Block dispute over property tied to the Branner deck, later involving Mrs Webb and Mrs Nichols as plaintiffs and Jon S Branner as defendant. The injunction suit cites partnerships, probate actions, and alleged improper court rulings seeking to halt a sale and recover rents and costs, with references to receivership, judgments, and a September sale date.

W. W. Webb Brenner Tdeck Brasner Jacob Klein Sire Webb Hiraanen Abn Eas Uinen Pirate Court Mra Webb Mra Nuhuls Keeler Branper Craimd Mintrich Peart Jackson County Juda Meera Webb Nbbots Branner Sapere Court Miers Kring Kansas Saktonart Ini Supreme Court Ina AL Myers Siler Webb Bite Nickhis Dif Beamer Judie Myers Invarh Eran Nino Fred’ Femsky Fenske Willie Tu Persky Beamer Ube Pengky Rhine Webp Nichols Keeneky Branser Hazen Er Divige Hazen Ig Seay Mnnettont

Deering's Hunting Trip Leaves Glenwood Springs

The party of C W C Deering and his Chicago bride departs Glenwood Springs led by guide Steve Taxter. Aretinue includes fifteen servants twelve carriage horses and twenty two pack horses with extensive groceries rifles ammunition and gear valued around 35 000 for a two month expedition into the mountains to hunt silver tip bears and other game, visiting White River Innce Kounty antelope country and Jackson's Hole in Wyoming.

Glenwood Springs Cor C. WC Deering Bride of Chicago Steve Taxter

Crowded Homecoming for Colorado Volunteers in Denver

Denver welcomed home the Colorado volunteers with a parade from the depot to the capitol accompanied by bells, guns, and cheers. Governor Thomas and Senator Walcott spoke as Brig Gen Irving Hanks offered a reply, with thousands of schoolchildren and banners filling the streets. The regiment, back from the Philippines, was greeted with wreaths, flags, and a celebratory banquet before enjoying city freedom.

Denver Sepidd Colorado Aurte Philippines Union Wieek Une Ssiphol Capitol America Thomas H. B McCay United States Walcott and Teller Irvin Hanke

Pope Lev Escapes Public Audience In Rome Holy Year

Reports from Rome indicate the pope cannot grant a public audience during the holy year due to health concerns. He plans to pronounce a solemn benediction at a convenient location for the faithful and will still receive the French courtiers next week. Cardinal Rampas seeks to avoid public remarks on the Dresras affair.

Rome Belvidere Cardinal Ramps Dresras

Topeka residents end fight on city hall site

North Topeka residents who opposed the city hall proposition met and decided to offer no further action. Mandamus proceedings will be dismissed after a writ issue and withdrawal requests. Leaders urged unity, moderate sentiment, and progress as Topeka moves toward rebuilding city hall with consensus and a shared goal.

North Topeka G. Clemens Hazen AM Baird Billard Willie Clemens Topeka North Auditorum Kansas River Perth

Seattle Steamer Charlee Nelson Arrives with Gold and Passengers

The Charlee Nelson arrives from St Michiels and Dawson end Cape Neme carrying about half a taillion in gold and a large number of passengers.

Seattle Charlee Nelson St Michiels Alisses Taillion Gold Dawson End Cape Neme

CHICAGO GAS MAN DISCUSSION IN CHICAGO SATURDAY

City Attorney Wood and Mr. WJ Faulkner, promoter of a Chicago gas plant, plan a Saturday talk in Chicago on establishing a gas and electric plant in Topeka and a possible deposit as good faith. Bird will discuss cooperation with the Dixon Dominion company to manufacture cheaper electric current and attract Edison people.

Wood Bird WJ. Faulkner Chicago Topeka Faulkner Pasiton Bird Faulkner Dixon Dtomi Edison Peonlt Egetee Il

National Export Exposition Opens in Philadelphia Ceremony

Philadelphia on September 4 marked the formal opening of the National Export Exposition with a solemn dedicatory service led by Archbishop O'Brien. President McKinley sent greetings as Admiral Sampson’s squadron arrived. Governor Stone and city officials joined VIPs at the auditorium and exposition grounds amid parades, speeches, and demonstrations of American manufacturing strength.

Ink Nown O'Brien McKinley Souseled Basver United States Exposition Loinense Admiral Sampoon Chestnut Street Pier Asq Uudge Governor Stone National Export Association Eiicers Commercial Museum Ue Frankie Septimate Artuie Netway Philadelphia Auditorieum Pah Widener W.W. Ponlkrod Pennsylvania W. P. Wilson Wilton Stowe Philadelphia Museum Franklin Institute Rome Eee Amerieieeer Caer Camerate

Exposition Aims To Expand American Trade Power

Speech by W P Hepburn at Philadelphia export exposition urges using subsidies to build American ships and capture foreign markets. He warns against debasing money, stresses full employment, and links industrial success to shipping and overseas commerce. Archbishop Ryan gave benediction as President McKinley’s message was read.

Congress Gurtas Ashbrides W. P. Hepburn Iowa Hepburn United States Hepburn Asid University of Commerc Philadelphia Pennsylvania Ryan McKinnoys Gututs

Pree Lovers Luck and Orphan Tax on Agenda

Lee pleaded guilty to sending obscene material and received an eighteen month term at Fort Leavenworth after advice from his attorney John Adare. Mrs Chinn of Arkansas City stands as accessory statements end. Also, a five cent per member per year tax was proposed to fund indigent orphans of members and their upkeep by state.

Lee Wichita Jesse N. Lee Hook Government Fort Leaven Worth John Adare Washington National

Philippine Commissioners to Return to United States

Manila reports say Col. Charles Denby and Prof. Worcester of the Philippine Commission will sail for home soon after completing duties. They and other members will help prepare a report for the president and congress on Philippine government options. The recall is linked to ongoing efforts to suppress the rebellion and restructure local administration. The note also mentions a Filipinos schooner sunk by Paragua and a town abandoned by Otis as military actions shift along Luzon.

Manila Coloniel Charles Denby Dean Wate Philippine Commesion Fae McKintey Eline Nevada Newport Washington Merone Laguna de Batuset Otin Fison Calamara Sante Southeamera Laguna Newey Duvideur Marae Balemao Wessel Watson Baines & Iy Mmariate Luzon Vicapan Worcester Col Dechy Wircester Philippine Co Congress Philippines Native Police Clube Lecaure WMS Lites

Atonement Day Observed Amid Dreyfus Protests

London September 14 Jews mark Atonement Day with Drexfus demonstrations, a procession bearing banners, and speeches by Chief Rabbi Ader. The crowd vows unity and recalls the Paris terms, claiming the day mirrors Sedan in significance and consequence.

London Jewitt Drexfus Dreyfus Bisestane Spica Etd Ader

THREE WOMEN KILLED IN CALIFORNIA TRAIN CRASH

Three women including Mrs Hoom, said to be from Los Angeles, died when a Southern Pacific freight derailed near Bakersfield. Details are uncertain as reports mix names and positions. a grocery worker and other bystanders were injured, with investigators unclear on exact circumstances.

Bakersfind Cal Beret Southern Pacific Porterville Svilen Los Angeles Mra Larue W Pa Phresua Ietiwe Cheie Pumdil

Prospector Dies After Long Trek In Parched Wasteland

A Civil War veteran, 62, perished after venturing six miles to find water near Hargunhals Wilderness. He started from Wicked Country and succumbed from thirst. A brother resides in Detruit, Afieh.

Wicked Detruit Afieh

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Tartar Col. Metcalf Wellmans The U.S Bureau of Statistica Quartermaster General Orange Free State Dom Paul Johannesbure Zerast Transtauel Sunsul Kimberly Mtr Fills Chamberlain Morning Post Pheter Cape Town Keister Mr. Chamberlain Great Ktein Cape Eepublic Alantague White Associated Prete Beiter Chamberdaisi Presider Krager Pretoria Serret Sesaton Branner Block Bsttle Pope Lev President McHinley Denby Otis Paragua Hargunhals Wildorrinas
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