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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1900

Page

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Dove of Peace Convention Delegation Fight At Shawnee County

A Shawnee county Republican convention clash centered on who would chair and how delegates would vote. Generals Hudson and Mulvane, Nichols supporters, clashed over renomination strategy and the state ticket, with Titus named by Hudson as a candidate and a compromise forming the county delegation to the state convention.

At & Suimmera Fixie Michele Waew Trvatdy D. W. Mulvane Weiles Cesare J. . Hudson Frau Nichule Cval Tiwlen Nichols Thalemmos Fore Gila Athbue Leland Black Eye Bitl-Leland Hudson IHEAN Mardis Chase Edlline Chatman Comiputes Altemuldlions Hadwon Ube Tis Magerat Mullahy Judentn Fuepishli- Gan Durty Shawnee Grete Huteas Chisen Xinte Tunlay Ubedixere Coney Wepwre Breoberis Rous Hilgers Branton Ailier Deveaadlan Harold Chiaae Soratitee Republican Party of Shawnes Max Cuba Bicesnan Ianta Comba Reikan Elate Officree Hilcan Warty Imasnen Santech Wld Necmophiter Fein Fuyere & Chindy Delaentes Chas F. Bentus Alien County Shaves County Slanecker Coser Shawnee Yunty Finney B. A. Austin Stanley Shawnes County Crum Visital Shaw Austin Coney Red Dueelle Glonecker Uease Leland and Baker Grimen Mulvane Shiverice County Ucket Slonecket We. L. Grant Mold Cingrews Hulteon Republican State Central Committee Titus Kansas City Namcat J. K. Hudson Shaw- Dee County Rider Trepublican State Corporation Bhadeon Repub- Ncuns Galen Nichols Teput- Hewitt Domninke Fesioparbie Ui Organization of the Convention Agaist Wits TeleAda Mra Absteturt Aso Futon

British Advance and Boer Counter Moves Near Pretoria

London dispatch reports slow British progress toward Weenen as De Wet and De Villiers hold firm. Boers threaten to shift forces from Natal to the Steenkamp line while shelling Elands River and Four Fen Streams. Uncertain motives hint at delaying troop transfers. estimates suggest large commando numbers in the region and ongoing investments around Mafeking.

Creally Werton Pretori de Wetsdorp Wenengr Upper Natal Elands Natal Tle Stein Boshot Roera Methuen Fourfen Mafeking

Boer maneuvers and attacks amid Transvaal news

Reports from Friday to Sunday describe Commandants De Wit and Villiers arriving, British under Gen Gatacre or Rundle facing Boer forces near sore kopje, and skirmishes at Brandfort and Thaba N'Chu. Dispatches note quiet at Ladysmith, a Cape Town arrest over a priest-prisoner escape, and Boer defenses around Pretoria with mounting fortifications.

de Wit Villiers Gatacre Rundle Sore Kopje Brandfort Pretoria Adelbert Hay Marives Ladysmith Bloemfontein Cape ‘Town Ham Bimentown Wikkerstrom Ieening Col. Brabasan Yeomanry New York Tribune London Sys Hoberts Kroonstad Happe Roberts

Holliday’s Son Becomes Excelsior Coke President

Charles K Holliday is elected president of Excelsior Coke and Gas to succeed his late father Col K Holliday. After stock changes led by Anthony N Brady of New York, C K Holliday Jr assumes the presidency with Holliday and H M Morgan to actively manage Topeka operations.

Charles Holliday Excelsior Coke and Gas Co Charles K. Holliday Excelsior Coke and Gas Company Col. K. Holliday J.T. Clark Col. C.K. Fiollidas Anthony N. Brady New York Col. Holiday Col. Holliday Brady C.K. Holliday, Jr Mr. Holliday HH. 5 Morgan Topeka

Becoming Unruly Calcutta Famine Reports

Official famine district reports describe indescribable misery and inadequate relief. Mortality rises, prompting a plan to replace bullocks with human power in farming. Natives reportedly develop sly attitudes and attack Europeans. A Friday mob attacked soldiers at Shappur, leaving them unconscious and needing rescue.

Calcutta Shappur Northwest

Illinois Steel plant suspends operations in city

Foret Tr April 23. Ciperations were suspended at three rod mills of the Illinois Steel company in this city. Between 69 and 700 men were thrown out of employment. It is rumored the entire plant, controlled by the Federal Steel company, may close soon. Weather and Kansas forecast follow with disjointed fragments.

Milla Tllinois Steel Company Iiain Steel Federal Steel Company

Bribery Report Finds Clark Election Void on Montana Case

Washington April 22 Senator Chandler on Privileges and Elections submitted the committee report on Senator Clark of Montana. It finds the Montana election void due to briberies and corrupt practices by Clark’s agents and recommends the Senate declare Clark not duly elected. The document details expenditures, bribery attempts, and connections with Whiteside Daly and others, noting the need to restrain seats won by improper means.

Washington Chandler Senate Committee On Privileges and Elections Senate Clark Montana Wm Ath Montara Wm. A. Clark United States United States Senate Hauser Charles W. Clark McDermott Davidson Welcome Wi Steele Corbett Whitmore Cooper McDermaott Wellcome Hec. Day Ngislature Dey Clark Person Day Whiteside Myers Garr Untec Aehic Mesers Iar Madison Senator Clark Marcus Daly Daly Conrad Carr Whitesidle Messrs Clarke Cin

Flood Devastates Mississippi and Alabama Rail Lines

Heavy rains flood the south destroying rail and wagon bridges around Columbia Mississippi. Crops wiped out and millions in private property lost. Communications cut between towns in Mississippi and Alabama. towns face starvation as ships and ferries replace rail service. Distress spreads from Meridian to New Orleans with widespread damage to homes and livelihoods.

Amelie Mississippi Alabama Jack ‘Son Jackson Tombighee Sackson Miss Columbia Misa Enterprise Mint Maridlin Rae Fistng Vite Meridian DeSoto Throu Bayou Pierra Abbie Litiaville & Sawkville New Orleans Emalh Wieter Bound

Flood and Railroad Disruptions Hit Mobile and Southeast

Descriptions of severe flooding around Mobile and the Mississippi Valley detail railroad lines halted or damaged, roads washed out, and towns like Scranton and New Orleans enduring record rainfall. The storm disrupts transport, commerce, and daily life as crews cope with rising flood conditions and swollen rivers.

Mobile Ala Tgninville& Nashville Willey Beck Han Northwestern West Pascagoula Scranton Mobile & Ohio GOW New Orleans Mar Tivelty Orleana Honky Vallee Ites Traska Ifm Uline Central

A Day in Washington Parade and Return

President and Mrs McKinsey returned to Washington at 7 25 this morning from New York. He entered his office soon after and resumed duties after a busy period away. The presidential party traveled by train, delaying their arrival to avoid alarms and reach Washington quietly. Continuous coverage noted on Page Six.

Washington McKinsey New York

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