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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
1
British forces confront Boers in renewed field operations as Roberts directs efforts to ensnare the enemy. Tactical movements unfold with traps and countermeasures shaping a tense frontier skirmish scene. Field commanders coordinate flanking actions and reinforcements to gain local advantage.
A chaotic dispatch from London reports renewed fighting on multiple fronts as generals move to tighten lines near Pretoria and Mafeking. British forces under Roberts prepare for intensified operations while Boer positions resist, with strategic rail and river movements shaping anticipated advances and delays.
From South Africa reports to the United States authorities on measures to prevent faith violations. The text notes Boer forces and positions near Bloemfontein, with Gen. Chermide advancing the third division eight miles east of Fudderstone and taking a camp as Boers evacuated. Queen Wilhelmina to hold private audience. officials to attend.
Delegates split along Vaughn and Morse factions as gunfire erupts near the Alabama State House. Governor orders both sides out after chaos and shots injure a man. Security tightens as rooms are seized and convocation proceeds under guard.
The presidential party led by President McKinley with Mert McKinley Mrs Hobart Garver A. Hobart De Rixiy Cartelyou Barnes and aides left Washington this morning via the Pennsylvania road private car for a New Jersey visit. The group expected a stop in New ark before McKinley continues to Canton with brief waits in transit and plans to handle pending business in Washington on Monday.
Astoria reports the steamer Miles arrived with 1.20 Japanese immigrants bound for the United States to work on railways. Officials note Puget Sound import restrictions were tightened amid fears of Japan’s war with Russia. In April, about 300 Japanese men landed at Puget Sound ports and in British Columbia, most heading toward the border. observers say the exodus reflects war concerns and border closures.
An 18 hour land traffic stoppage on the Santa Fe Trail near Lyons Station New Mexico halted through traffic as crews cleared wreckage from a trek. Officials said trains will be held and routes rerouted while work continues after nightfall and into the morning.
A local obituary notes the death of a resident who passed away this morning at six o'clock. The notice records the timing and confirms the passing, with no additional details provided.
Prominent Topels citizen Dr E Sheldon died suddenly in his room at the Copeland hotel at six this morning from heart failure. He retired in good health after a restful night. The report notes no prior complaint and describes his death as peaceful amid usual routines.
Hawaii exported 21 million dollars worth of sugar last year as imports at Honolulu rose to record monthly levels. The report highlights trade with China, Japan, Austria, New Zealand and Canada, and notes a broad increase in customs revenue. The obituary outlines the life of Dr. Sheldon, a Calcet medical figure and prominent Topeka citizen, detailing his Civil War service, family, civic roles, and Masonic honors.
Dr Sheldon, founder and long time professor at the Kansas Mgd college, served as a leading trustee and devoted teacher to students. A renowned surgeon, he built a broad practice beyond the city and was highly respected by faculty and the wider community.
Unclear letters from Philadelphia Smelter at Pueblo discuss ore intake at Cripple Creek. Proposals include payment and treatment charges, advance fees, and price adjustments to contract terms. Mines such as The Labeline Porttunt and others seek favorable rates amid high costs and supplier shifts.
Madrid April 12. Dissensions among members of the old council led to its dissolution and the formation of a new council. The lineup includes President of the council and Minister of marine Senor Silveta and Marquis Stibat as minister of religion affairs, with others appointed to interior and war posts.
The dispute over attorney fees tied to the old Waterworks company between Joab Mulvane and A J Tullock has been appealed to the U S Supreme Court by My Tullock. The case has drifted through years with shifting wins and losses as each side pressed different points. The latest Mulvane victory prompted a dispute over the record and the Supreme Court has not yet acted.
Washington reports Ali Ferrouh Bey doubts a Turkish promise to pay missionary outrages. State Dept keeps discreet stance while Hay returns to press for prompt action. European powers monitor, noting toll on trade and protections for Americans in Turkey.
Fragmented OCR text notes quarreling and coercion among Tepes leaders, with emphasis on troop movements and a claim of no rush to Paris. It references bulk ocean travel largely reversing expectations and mentions travel windows between June and October, leaving overall details unclear.
Across St Louis and other cities opening day events feature parades and bright weather. Teams like Pittsburg St Louis Brooklyn New York Cincinnati Chicago Kansas City Minneapolis Detroit Buffalo Boston Philadelphia and Philadelphia are profiled with managers pitchers and lineups as fans pack the stands and officials attend.
At a bank board meeting Merchants National elected W A Thompson as president succeeding the late T J Kean and Osius K Holliday as vice president with William W Mills chosen to serve as vice president. The vacancy on the board remains unfilled. Thorpeon has led the bank since T J Kean’s death.
The notice lists fee amounts from multiple state departments including the penitentiary office soldiers home and the state auditor insurance department and an unspecified bank regulator. It outlines المالية increases scheduled for March affecting fines and service charges across agencies.
A Manila dispatch reports Colonel James P Pettit of the Thirty-first Volunteers in command at Fasabeausie Wes. He allegedly paraded a prisoner of war before Prestiene and killed the prisoner Btones without trial. The case involves Webb Hayes and Lieutenant Colonel Webb C Hayes.
Attorney General Godard today received information from an old soldier of Leavenworth indicating that bootleggers are engaged in illicit liquor operations in the Klondike region. The attorney general says violators will be prosecuted and arrests will follow.
Mrs J M Robb, wife of a worker, plans a national campaign against unions. She proposes hundreds of thousands of wives distribute literature and petition officials to curb union power. She says nonunion employers will back the effort and calls for a meeting to organize protests against union pickets and policies.
Aeb Vance writes on borchem politics and campaign influence. He discusses capital pressure, candidate consent, and public reactions in a county race. He notes Curtis and Latand as controversial figures and questions the capital’s stance on endorsements. The letter argues for open protest and clarifies positions on supporters of Curtis or Hotto.
The treasure agent announced a retirement of Porto Rican peso and exchange to American money. W. P. Watron and Art James A. Sample are to go to Porto Rico to oversee the operation. The exchange will convert about 3,000,000 pesos to roughly 3,000,000 dollars. Shipment of the American currency is set for the near term with travel at week’s end. Weather: Chicago region shows warm up late week with variable winds.
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