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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
1
March reports from London detail Boer activity pushing British planning near Pretoria. Troop readiness grows as uncertainties mount about advance timing and strategy amid conflicting telegrams from The Hague and Pretoria.
A London dispatch to the Tribute cites reports from Elandslangte districts and Pretoria noting retirements and military moves. It mentions Boer offensives along the Orange and Pretoria in the Cape, with British actions planned and Dutch forces gathering, while observers discuss potential campaign outcomes. The piece references Lt. Col. Dalgety and Brabant, and hints at evolving military posture in the Natal and Port Natal regions.
A disjointed report notes an explosion at the State Bank of Wet Pullman causing water damage and financial disruption. Authorities and bystanders respond as investigators probe missed dollar deposits and salvage efforts amid unclear details.
One thousand men mobilize at Croton to prevent trouble as seven companies of the Seventh Regiment move toward the area. With more than 1,400 men expected, deputies bar workers from leaving Gourry works and enforce written orders. A skirmish injured a contractor employee, Frank Gaker, who had teeth knocked out.
An axitograph letter published with American consent criticizes Britain's stance on Afghanistan and Russia. The writer accuses Britain of pride and inaction, urging immediate action and warning that delays jeopardize the region as Afghanistan faces pressure and potential rail developments. The piece reflects long-standing tensions between Britain and Russia and calls for decisive policy.
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Hanna, recently returned from Fort Monroe, is feverish and under care as friends fear complications. The whooping illness risk is noted, while doctors monitor for a safe recovery. Separately, Senator Hanta of Ohio shows notable improvement after a period of illness and has resumed limited Capitol activity.
New York April 17 A Herald dispatch from Washington says Postmaster Heath has not committed to dedicating himself to the national Republican committee. Heath has no present intention to realign. It is widely believed Senator Hanson will chair the committee in the coming campaign.
General Superintendent Ressegale reports heavy snowfall between Colorado Springs and Denver causing trains to stall. Snow from Limon to Colorado Shellien and along the Denver Colorado Springs line blankets the region with strong winds widening drifts and blocking all tracks by night if it continues.
Governor W H Sranley and T Kelly deputy state treasurer departed for Lamar Cole for several days. They will return to Topeka. the trip involves settling an estate in which Mr Kelley is involved. The governor is acting as attorney in the matter and they previously visited last summer. Ban Starts For Europe Shah Leaves for Europe after meeting April 6. A bubonic plague outbreak near the Turkish frontier port davatron district. since onset weeks ago 195 deaths reported.
Paul B Swetlick of Jackson county was killed in 1892 in a case unfolding in a federal court over life policies totaling about 87 000 dollars with over 35 000 in play including 25 000 Home Life policy. The dispute asks whether Swetlick died by murder or by his own hand, a question that could echo the Hillmon case and involve the Stach family as key witnesses.
The case contends Swetlick planned to gain wealth by insuring his life and dying by his own hand. It claims he procured policies shortly before death, borrowed to fund premiums, and planned to defraud insurers. Witnesses, documents, and a jury trial address whether death was suicide or murder.
Houston April 17 The Trans mississippi Commercial congress convened with record attendance. Thomas M. Patterson presided in place of the absent chairman. Ab Prenicy K. Ewing urged cooperative, nation spanning laws and West South unity to boost commerce and secure fair rates for growing production.
Snow stops Denver and Rio Grande, Santa Fe, and Colorado Southern rail lines on the Divide between Denver and Colorado Springs. No trains have run for over 36 hours and Cripple Creek lines are blocked. Weather and mining region disruption extend into southern Colorado. Officers report ongoing adverse conditions.
Senator Hoar extols Aguinaldo as a martyr alongside Kosciuszko Emmett Hale and other great patriots. He argues Filipinos won independence with U S support and presses recognition of their state papers and Mabini as prophetic documents.
Senator Hoar defends the United States hold on the Philippines citing duty to protect liberated peoples and constitutional limits he opposes abandoning principles. He warns against imperial drift preferring aid for a free, independent future while inviting European powers to support noninterference and self rule.
Washington notes state department officials will not speak for publication about the dispute with Turkey over indemnities for destroyed missionary property and the death of Frank Leng. Officials say a final hint may be required as Turkey delays payments, with relations still intact and a charge d affaires in Ankara.
In Mindanao, April reports describe a dawn assault on Cague’s battalion HQ with 50 Americans killed or wounded and 15 captured. Street fighting lasted about twenty minutes as U S forces swept the town while the enemy retreated to the mountains. General Montenegro surrendered nearby to Colonel Smith amid ongoing operations.
Reports from Louisiana Mississippi and Alabama describe heavy rains causing crop losses, washouts and flooded tracks. Rail service is crippled with trains abandoned, telegraph lines down, and several towns cut off or water bound as flooding affects Meridian Natchez and Birmingham areas.
Kiowa county Populists defy Col EC Tate declaring no offer and no politics, voting to support Lite for son strexman at the state convention with delegates Alpertson and A Taylor of Haviland chosen to attend Fort Scott.
The will of Thomas Buckman of Shawnee county, who died last week, splits 310 acre farm proceeds and remaining lands among his daughters Anna Cap and Mercy Couitid and his ward. Executors named are Buckman’s brother and son Edward, with no bond.
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