18 Sep 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1899
Page
1
The article reports on British Premier Kruger rejecting Dutch proposals as Britain contemplates further steps. It notes Orange Free State’s decision to join Dom Paul amid escalating tensions. довольный
Fragmented text reveals government note to Grost Britain about a Har Pro position and travel plans. Mentions Pretoria dated September, Turkish and Ethiopian references, parliamentary terms, and actions by local committees and agents. Contains garbled OCR with unclear names and dates.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss prevention of ite men ponutation and government roles. Mentions Emrgmlanion af nares, Pattee, FB05 et Bocuptanies, and conference subjects. Contains many garbled terms, limiting clear facts or outcomes.
Olive Bobreiner writes bitterly that the Transvaal crisis maintains a stiff stance. Kruger and British officials are debated as civilians brace for possible mobilization and a wider European impact. The piece argues women could form part of a broader home front effort to defend Britain and deter aggression while global powers weigh the fate of South Africa.
Washington Sept 18 Gov Lowndes Séhetir Wellington Major Maister of Hite and General Felix Agnus formally protested the appointment of Rear Admiral Rehiey to command the Sours Atlanttentarion, arguing it contradicts Glennys wartime service and past actions. The president was present as the Maryland delegation spoke, with discussions tense and indicative of potential steps.
New York reporters note no high official has promised to attend the Washington celebration for Admiral Dewey. Secretary Gage will not attend, as will others including Secretary Hay and Attorney General Griggs, while President Hobart plans to attend if health permits. The Navy secretary, Interior secretary, and others are still to be heard from. A 100-plebe band from Souse will lead the Olympian’s ten in the parade, with EP Reynolds arranging a voluntary release for the National Export exposition.
A statehouse meeting of Governor Stanley's committee outlined plans for a large reception for the Twentieth Kansas troops returning from service. Ex governor Morrill urged a simple patriotic welcome, while Broderick and others floated grand banquet and parade ideas. Committee members from multiple districts weighed civic events, transport, and a San Francisco visit for officials and families, with debate over timing and scope.
Judge Schoonover urges an intensely American, post partisan reception commensurate with heroism and state prosperity. Gen Hudson notes no land plan yet, committee to arrange a fitting ceremony. Back and Love push a grand, entertaining program with wide local support from southern Kansas.
Sovereign grand officers and grand lodge officers arrived at the Hotel Cadil lac in heavy rain for the seventy seventh annual meeting of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Events at the Detroit Opera House featured welcomes by city and state officials and a business session at Harmonie Hall. Grand Sire Pinkerton reported growth and finances as grand secretary Grant outlined year to year progress across lodges, encampments, and Rebekah lodges with a total subordinate lodge expenditure of 4.159 million and investments near 27.2 million.
The American sunboat Paimpanze pursued the British steamer Yuen-Sang from Manila toward Hong Kong. The gunboat spotted the steamer off Luzon’s north coast during the night of September 13 and suspected she carried a airbuster.
A violent incident in Carterville LIL leaves six dead as authorities report fresh breaks in the disturbance. Police and emergency crews responded to the scene as investigators search for suspects and determine motive.
Carterville is the scene of a bloody riot after armed black miners and white miners clash at the depot. Six black men are killed and one wounded, with further injuries and arrests. Troops arrive, streets patrolled, and tensions rise as authorities seek order.
Coroners Jury remains in session with limited evidence as police identify wounded men from a riot. few witnesses at the scene aid safety measures. Meyers suspects difficult to name. four of the arrestees are wounded but seen to recover.
The program committee will shape the Topeka Kansas reunion next week with tents or large buildings for gatherings. Roll calls by states and regiments will read names of veterans, as in past gatherings, while displays cover Civil War and Spanish American War episodes. National Commander A D Shaw and many famed speakers will attend amid marching bands and decorations planned around old glory.
Port Dispatch reports from Mexico Missouri that Alex Jester, charged with murdering Gilbert Cates, will appear in the county court this afternoon with Judge Hughes presiding. The preliminary hearing has decided the indictment will be quashed and the case may be moved to Monroe County for action by the court.
Ed Gardner of Willard is hospitalized at Christ for a gunshot wound to the back after a Sunday night clash with Mert Conley and L Jones. Conley, who is at large, fired a shotgun during the altercation over drinking and a prior disturbance at a Roxsville celebration. Gardner was moved from his boarding house to a room after the shooting, while Conley fled and warned he would not be taken alive.
A wild trading day in New York opens amid reports of a fierce fight continuing into today. Quotation swings and widespread sales pushed many stocks down. railroads and industrials led the decline as panic and short covering intensified. Police later pursued a suspect linked to a shooting near Willard, with a man wounded and hospitalized as investigators examined the scene and searched nearby homes for further clues.
The Funston Loving Cup Club of America based in Cleveland raises ten cent silver contributions to melt into a loving cup for General Frederick Funston. Carriers on the envelopes show names Sampson Dewey Sedley Nathan Lee and others honored for services in the Philippines. Weather note from Chicago forecasts fair tonight with northerly winds.
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