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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1900
Page
1
Reported stance suggests a strong instruction from the Commander in Chief since February affecting military leadership comments. British forces at Wepener still ringed. Huers dig trenches at Warrenton as operations in Africa unfold amid delayed official statements and shifting emphasis from London.
Troops move from Montwek toward the Free State southeast area with rail link targets and a clockwise swing to the north, aiming to confront Boers north of Bloemfontein as Natal restricts prose writing. Casualties reported at Wepener April 1 include colonel Daigety’s corps with 2 dead and 200 wounded, while Boer forces are said to be heavier. Commission appointments to Canadians proposed, with 24 of 44 commissions to be granted, including officers and gentlemen from South Africa. names to be provided by Lavod Traberts for commissioner candidates.
Long excerpt shows Chester Lone of Medicine Javige renominated by Ts bilan convention amid mixed delegation names from Wichita Sante Ev Millpcex and alternates Stafford Carden City. Instructed for Mc follows unclear presider guidance.
St Louis April 16 The Post Dispatch reports a curious romance involving Wandell editor of the coe and ie pale airs. A legacy of 320 000 900 is tied to Wandell and Mrs Weist with shares to Adam Weist director in the Cotton Exchange. Wandell died in Albany after a long rumor of a Canary Islands fortune. His housekeeper and five servants are said to have attended his funeral.
Vermont Republicans meet to select six delegates and four alternates to the National Republican Convention in Philadelphia. The ticket includes J. G. McCollough, Henry Bale, Walls, and Lamont M. Read. The platform advocates tariff reform, protection, and national unity under President Cleveland era policies.
Washington April 35 Senate committee on foreign relations favors a six month extension to grant Philippine residents Spanish status and eligibility. The measure would allow Spaniards in the Philippines to elect whether to take Philippine citizenship or remain as residents of the islands.
Governor Stanley seeks to place Albaugh as chairman of the Republican state committee at the Topeka convention in May. Gen J K Hudson opposes, backed by Burton followers, fearing a split that could cost the party the November election. Hudson alleges Albaugh and Leland allies push for a Baker senator slate, while Stanley aims to unify the factions and keep Albaugh in leadership if possible.
At the Nemetia convention readers note nominees Thompson for clerk of appeals court at Topeka with Seneca as home and Miller for congress while Champoon is named solicitor of the court of visitation The convention also backs W W eee as delegate and endorses Erracard silver opposing Imperialism and trusts
Unclear OCR text discusses Sluss for senator and Beloved Marsh figure favoring Baker’s place. Mentions Wichita and a southern Feanses area with a dark horse in a stake. Likely political context with garbled names and questions about a candidate.
In Elk County a convent delegates selection took place at Fort Scott for the state convention. Three of four delegates align with Breidenthal while one remains non-committal. The uninstructed delegate sustains the local contest within the party. Breitenthal's influence appears in two close neighbor affiliations, including George M. Slunger's circle.
The Populist convention yesterday instructed delegates to support Vincent for Congress in the district race. The convention approved a resolution praising the fusion agreement between Democratic and Populist state committees and selected delegates for state contentions.
Washington reports a deepening crisis between the United States and Turkey over unpaid indemnities for Armenian massacres and destroyed missionary buildings. Secretary Hay weighs further steps as Sultan’s pledged payments, including 3000 Roman, remain unfulfilled.
The report notes a political lineup with Populists naming I P Campbell and Democrats selecting Claude Duval in what appears to be a local party slate. No further details on offices or outcomes are provided.
In Kansas Seventh District races Democrats and Populists clash over fusion. Campbell of Wichita faces withdrawal resistance from Democrats while Duval of Hytehinsos wins Democratic nomination. Conventions spar over central committee power as talks fail and adjournment ends a stormy meeting.
Des Moines April 18 The People's party state convention adopted a platform endorsing Bryan for president and reaffirming past national platforms. It denounces Derhillan and Rican policy, calls for initiative and referendum, and tasks R H Gillette as chairman. Eighteen delegates to the Sioux Falls convention and an equal number of alternates named J B Werver to head the delegation.
Delegates at the Republican senatorial convention in Filsworth nominated Harry J. Pestana of Russell county by acclamation after about twenty minutes of business. The gathering, with representation from Lincoln, Osborne, and other counties, adopted short resolutions endorsing McKinley and Governor Stanley and urging laws to regulate corporations.
The article notes agreeable weather drawing fewer politicians to Ellsworth as Ex-State Treasurer C. B. Atherton of Russell County attended. It mentions no details on a senatorial race between Baker and Burton.
A Times marriage notice reports Earl Russell wed Mollie Cook in Reno on April 15 stirring uproar in London. Rumors claim Russell remains legally married to the first Countess Russell, who performs at Tivoli. The case traces back to separations and appeals, with no final relief, while the Countess contemplates delaying stage work amid turmoil.
Carl Brown of the Coxey army spoke at a Missouri Populist session in Kansas City urging Admiral Dewey as party head with Wharton Barker or Ignatius Donnelly as vice president. His remarks drew some opposition but were allowed. About one hundred Populists attended the morning session as they planned to name delegates to the Cincinnati convention. day's business concluded with adjournment.
Dispatches from Jackson and surrounding sections report three days of flooding with crop damage far exceeding early estimates. Much farmland remains submerged, threatening plantations and truck crops. Rail lines including the Mississippi Central and Yazoo and Mississippi Valley routes face delays due to washed bridges and missing links. temporary repairs are underway as waters recede.
Chicago officials warn that unless a derivation is sent to 2 o'clock, every brewery worker in the union in Chicago will be discharged. The lockout would affect over 70 men after a strike at the Reet Trewing company over overtime work in loading docks at higher wages. Labor leaders have refused to arbitrate the matter.
Chivago reports fair nights with warmer temperatures in the north and west portions. Thursday will be partly cloudy with southwest winds.
A new Farmers Trust named Knights of the Soil formed at Abilene Kansas to help farmers market crops without interest. BR H W Barnes of Des Moines Iowa leads the drive aiming to organize Dickinson County and expand into Polk and Decatur counties. The plan mirrors the Farmers Alliance but focuses on price support by holding grain and extending noninterest loans through lodge members. The movement seeks to stabilize markets and share agricultural information.
Constantinople reports the government will maintain the raise of duties while the powers prepare a new note to the porte. Ambassadors oppose the rise without prior understanding, warning of possible serious repercussions.
New York April 18 The Gotham police commissioners will end prize netting after May 1 likely pushing fights to the next death match era. Tommy Warren the former featherweight champ plans a 25 round bout at Broadway Athletic Club Friday. Fitzsimmons Duckhorst and Hercules club post 300 each for a covered bout. Dal Hawkins and Jack Daly scheduled at Hercules Club on upcoming Monday night.
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