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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1900
Page
1
Flood news portrays rising water across Texas with the capital Austin without light or water after the Big Dam power plant rupture. Reports detail widespread destruction, submerged towns, telegraph and railroad outages, and thousands displaced as the Colorado River floods intensify and rivers breach their banks.
An eye witness recounts the dam failure at Austin and the resulting flood. The narrative details water surging over the dam, a 30 foot spray, and sections breaking away, causing extensive damage to the Colorado River structures and surrounding streets.
Passengers encamped after Southern Pacific train halted by washouts between San Antonio and El Paso. Between Del Rio and Devil's River six washouts severed tracks. eleven bridges and trestles destroyed north to El Paso. Rain hindered rescue as trainmen trekked to safety with limited food, many emigrants and core crew stranded for days.
April 3 report details washouts and swept culverts that force the Lather Pacific to abandon portions of its line west of San Antonio. Passengers endure a roundabout route via the Texas and Pacific from Fort Worth westward after reaching Houston. The Colorado Santa Fe line is continued on sixty page.
Mashed near Ladybrand the Boers move in strong divisions raiding the Free State south of British lines. They reoccupy evacuated towns and threaten British positions while targeting communications and supplies. Brabant’s horse reports encounters as British forces hold Wepener and Basutoland tensions rise amid caution and ongoing skirmishes.
A sister superior in Nazareth describes the relief of Kimberley by Gen Prenneh's division. Troops entered the town as locals welcomed them. A bishop and the mother superior recount meeting the soldiers, while a rider recalls water shortages and peril during the march.
Governor Stanley’s office reports March totals for the state penitentiary show 81 received and 27 discharged. The month’s records indicate a favorable inmate flow with pardons cited and one Kansas convict dying of consumption. A request to release another inmate was not acted on due to time constraints.
Washington report shows Admiral Dewey meeting Washington cruisers re ceference to Chicago. The Chicago committee led by W O Conkey and J M Menn arranged a cordial interview with Dewey who said he was not accepting further invitations and would visit Cuemgo. He outlined a twelve day tour through the Mississippi valley with stops in St Louis Siemens Louisville Nashville and Frankfort. He refused to discuss Mrs Dewey leaving the Catholic church or any proposed political statement.
May go out again in Chicago as union machinists conciliate with employers over job recalls and wage terms. They allege many members cannot regain old posts now filled by nonunion workers and that firms refuse to recognize a national agreement guiding strike returns. Arbitration was agreed but not fulfilled, prompting renewed walkout threats if unresolved.
Omshi judge delivers key ruling on union label and mandamus. Court upholds that public officials may not ignore union preference in bids for county printing work. Mrs Geishman bid lowest but was rejected. officials cited no binding rule to require union labor. Howard ready to surrender. governor Goebel context referenced in broader legal debate.
Captain Louis Ostheim of the First United States artillery, to be married in Chicago today, was found dead in his bed at the Auditorium Annex. The coroner's jury ruled the death accidental, noting two bullet wounds and a revolver found nearby. He was born in Pennsylvania and served from West Point, with a Philippine campaign history.
April 8. Taylor C. Wood, a Philippine Volunteer, committed suicide by shooting himself through the head in his room at the Mentone hotel Dearborn. The deceased was known as a wealthy man with ties to Wad and Exesiresta.
F S Wood, the young man's father, was notified by H P Walker, Wood's roommate, that his son, employed as a clerk by WAE, despondency led him to end his life. The father in Lemtville, mother and sister in Los Angeles were informed.
A Washington official says negotiations to secure the Nicaragua coast for canal construction are nearly complete. Diplomatic details remain to be settled, but principal terms appear satisfactory. Admiral Father and officials discussed route protections including a five mile buffer on each side of the proposed canal and three miles on the southern Lake Nicaragua shore.
General Otis states all is lovely after returning from the south with the 48th Infantry at Surigao Sagiyan Iguena Isamis Depitan and Mindanao. He notes two naval vessels and two gunboats attended by troops carrying points without resistance. The section reports affairs as satisfactory and signed by Otis.
March financials indicate Kansas penitentiary net receipts exceed expenditures by about 5000 dollars. Total earnings near 87428 with earnings from machinery and twine plants. State Auditor Coil reports monthly cash receipts of 1714.50 and notes substantial product sales.
In a 45 minute Washington April session in Seattuc Ohio, Bailey denounces the anti imperialist course and pays respects to Edward Atkinson of Boston calling him former superintendent of a Massachusetts cotton mill and inventor of the Aladdin oven. He mocks the science of nutrition and notes remarks about Baliticst events and amused impressions as a house member.
A fierce blizzard blankets the area with feet of snow expected in twelve hours. Heavy snow and driving rain will create a deep deposit, closing roads and halting travel as the storm intensifies.
In Manila April amid war talk, officials discuss Brigadier General Punston and alleged executions of Filipinos. Reports claim a Filipino group killed Macabebe scouts, Punston is said to have hanged prisoners, and animosity grows over alleged mutilations and brigandage. Chinese General Pana and other officers are urged to face punishment for terror and looting.
In Livermore California banker HH Pitcher a manager and cashier at the Liver more bank took his own life today. He was a trustee of the estate of the late Thomas Varney and his trust was being investigated in court. Pitcher reportedly destroyed his books and resources and left no note.
A garbled text fragment mentions exposition topics and officials discussing Paris prices. It notes a price of 75 cents per week and references a commission, potential graft concerns, and upcoming readings. The readable elements suggest a political or civic report with currency figures and procedural notes.
J and Sproat have sold the Star Grocery to E Montgomery of Parmington Topeka. The transfer was invoiced and will be completed tomorrow. Montgomery plans to run the business and move his family to Topeka once settled, with Sproat remaining in town after ten years in the Bunions Ey Tepeke area.
A garbled report references Police Chief Gene BMissesbors, Sheriff Tarongthess transporting prisoners to Pineville for safekeeping, and Chief of Police King appearance. It mentions a Deputy and a chapel scene, then shifts to a cryptic dialogue about watchfulness and sleep, ending with a disjointed street exchange.
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