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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
1
Loyal Army forces clashed with boxers in a violent street incident leaving bloodshed as they attempted to expel the rival fighters. The unequal struggle showed the boxers prevailing over the army during the tense confrontation on the city street.
Rebel forces seize Jung Lu and Prince Ching, prompting Prince Tuan to urge the killing of foreigners. A local mob declares all Chinese must be punished as deadly force is used against Chinese residents.
Despatches from Chinese crisis describe massacres of Christians including skinned victims and burned nuns at Chang Chow and Che Foo. Reports say 16 000 troops guard Pekin with 5 000 more at Tien Tsin amid widespread chaos. Foreign missions report heavy losses and calls for action to punish abuses and secure foreigners.
A sensational article is anticipated to reveal private views and secret intentions of the Chinese government as it praises the actions of a great power and aims to shape national opinion. The piece is seen as a strategic move timing its release to maximize impact.
Triune leaders plan fusion in Kansas with Democrats Populists and Silver Republicans eye Topeka and Kansas City headquarters and a joint drive. Campaign clubs suggested to unite Bryan Breidenthal supporters, enlist women, and organize district committees as Ottawa meetings proceed.
A detailed roll of Democratic and judicial district committee members is provided, naming officials by district and city from multiple Kansas districts including Leavenworth Atchison Topeka Lawrence and others. The list includes district chairmen and associates, with positions across first through twenty-fourth districts and various congressional divisions.
Seven American missionaries from Pekin and their families reached safety after a 400 mile flight across the Gobi desert. Russian Cossacks pursued, provided food and shelter, and delivered them to care at Troiliosanek. The report notes widespread Boxer violence and anticipated massacres, with foreigners reportedly safe in Mongolia.
Republicans of Nickerson organize a McKinley and Roosevelt club electing officers President J E Humphrey Vice President Charles Gibbons Secretary J P Francis Treasurer W F Hendry An organization meeting was addressed by local and visiting Republicans urging party unity and campaign effort.
Boston August reports Thomas B Reed refused to commit to stump for McKinley and Roosevelt. Asked about speaking in Maine around August 20 he said he would not discuss it. He challenged the idea anyone speaks for him and said he is too busy to make speeches.
Poplar Bluff Missouri August 3 Martha Hendricks seventeen and Paul Warner an eloping couple drowned in the Currant river while trying to escape from the girl's father. They launched a skiff that struck a snag and overturned throwing both into swift current where they drowned.
The World reports William K. Vanderbilt’s sudden Europe departure on the yacht Valiant following a summons to London to meet George Gould and A J Cassatt. The Goulds hold the Wabash system, while Cassatt seeks Vanderbilt’s counsel on closing coal export contracts to Europe via the Pennsylvania, Chesapeake and Ohio, and Norfolk and Western lines. Prices and European coal imports are noted as likely to rise with mine declines.
Special Envoy Rockhill sails from San Francisco aboard the America Maru this afternoon with a full cargo and passenger list. Also aboard are General Wilson and aides, Captain Drake, and Commander Niles of the Nashville, heading for the Orient.
Detectives located a second floor room in a West Hoboken anarchist resort where the Humbert assassination plot is said to have been formed. The room held secret conferences with participants from New York Philadelphia Paterson and Brooklyn. Bresci associated with an international anarchist group and a predeparture banquet in New York was attended by eight people including Quintavello Sassi and Lenner or Lana.
Populist T. P. Campbell rails at Democrats in Topeka claiming the Democratic convention was drunken and that fusion depends on Claude Duval’s withdrawal. He says Dems stand divided, and asserts his camp will not retire from Congress, urging continued support for Duval amid intoxicated nomination controversy.
Chicago on August 2 reports say four Chinese men bought seven women and held them as eleven in captivity. The women were shown at the Omaha exposition’s Chinimal theater with claims of each fetching $500. Acting Mayor Walker ordered police to liberate the women.
San Francisco Presidio General Hospital will soon finish extensive sanitary improvements including a new heating and power plant venting system steam heating and a fully equipped laundry and disinfecting setup. Colonel Girard says the plant will cost about 30000 yearly and boost hospital efficiency. The medical division migrates to support care for sick and wounded in China with ambulances hospitals and tents planned. Acting Hospital Steward Wetr arrived from Manila and vanished near the Hanoi route. Captain Gilteo Jr. becomes acting commissary aboard the Rosecrans which sails for China around August. Lieutenant Hedkin takes a similar post aboard the transport.
Philadelphia August 2 reports show the Ri cealeer Variag sustained more serious damage than first thought. Repairs at Cramp's ship yards will keep the warship in port for at least the week. Three crewmen were scalded by escaping steam. two are recovering, the chief engineer will resume work tomorrow. Weather notes forecast heat and unsettled conditions through Saturday.
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