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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1900
Page
1
Storied dispatches from April describe General Broadwood’s force at Thaba Nko, near Bloemfontein, ambushed by Boers. Seven guns reportedly captured and heavy British casualties, with prisoners, as troops regroup and British forces push toward waterworks defenses along the coast of the campaign.
Frey, general manager Bante Fo, elected president of the Florence and Cripple Creek, Canon ery and Cripple Creek and Golden Circle railroad. Executive term begins in April. Headquarters will be in Denver.
In Chicago thousands of machinists returned to work marking the end of a long strike. About five thousand five hundred workers resumed duties as manufacturers faced unresolved demands and arbitration stalled. The dispute caused months of idle labor and threatened production, with some wages debated and a nine hour day under discussion.
Mr Robinsons Coslns arrives with his wife, a notable figure in the Women Home Missionary Society. The text notes Mrs Tate Bancraft Robinson as secretary and mentions a mass and activities by the Home Missionary parishes, with references to travels and church connections in Mexico.
The report notes continued mild weather with light winds and a high near 70s today and a low around 37. It mentions a plumbers strike affecting Cleveland area operations and references a 32.00 figure linked to a local matter.
Washington notes the Senate delaying vote on the Porto Rican tariff while Chauncey M Depew defends the measure and criticizes the Dingley duties. The speech argues Congress expand treaty limits, analyzes sugar and tobacco trusts profits, and advocates using tariff collections for Porto Rico public works and schools. It laments labor poverty and underlines the need for progressing island self government.
In Shawnee county a spirited primary fight pits Burton supporters against Baker and unpledged candidates. Key districts see battles over representation, with A I Brooke and H C Safford among Burton rivals, while McKeever and Wilson contest the Thirty-ninth district. Union among Burton backers shifts as DODGE, Mulvane, and Dudley maneuver to influence nominations and alignments.
Rival factions in Miami County report escalating tension after a disputed Saturday event. Local Baker forces claim victory amid unhappy supporters, while authorities urge calm as demonstrations spread.
Fragmented OCR lists delegates and nominees across party conventions. Names include J B Remington Reuben Smith A J Thomas D W Heyes and others with references to Lincoln Batustay and Col ne conventions. No coherent outcome or dates clearly established in readable text.
Webster Davis resigns as assistant secretary of the Interior after a trip to Transvaal moves him to lecture for the South African republics. He cites freedom to express views and sympathy with Boer cause, promising lectures in Washington and urging American support for independence and justice amid British scrutiny.
Ohio voters turnout in Cleveland Cincinnati Toledo and Columbus for municipal races. Women register in Cleveland to vote for school director while weather affects turnout in other cities. Contests include ward fights, rail franchise questions, city bonds for a new market and franchise issues in Columbus.
In Frankfort on April 2 a court session was set to hear indictments against Republican Governor Taylor and other state leaders. Judge Cuntrith planned to instruct jurors as arguments by both sides began, with limited speaking time, and a decision anticipated before week’s end. Governor Taylor faced the legal clash alongside fellow Republicans Brice, Pryor, and Lewin Dann of Bowling Green.
A petition to enjoin George J. Cole from issuing warrants for 4000 dollars for land condemned by John Seaton and Michael Moers was filed in Clay County. The State of Kansas seeks relief, with A. P. Setmore as county attorney, set for April 1, to restrain Cole from acting without proper authority and publication as required by law.
Tacoma detectives and a relative were arrested on April 2 by Sheriff Vandevanter and deputies for alleged theft from a Klondike claimant. The report names J Bart on, chief city detective, and Hosher Lin nephew among those taken into custody.
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