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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1900
Page
1
Foreign troops suffer heavy casualties with about 1200 killed and wounded as Russians and Japanese gain on Pekin. The native anti foreign faction strengthens control while fighting intensifies, forcing natives to fall back amid chaotic assaults.
Washington reports from the Navy Department note fragile advances and possible engagements along the Ten Tein to Pekin route. Li Hung Chang remains a central figure amid anti foreign pressure and shifting power as foreign troops push toward Pekin with intensified naval coordination.
Officials say the United States and Chinese ministers remain secure in Peking as they await government contact. British and colonial relief forces are not yet confirmed moving toward Pekin, with dispatch flows and naval reports guiding plans amid debates on cost and support from Victoria, New South Wales, and South Australia.
A Washington report to the Herald notes an army plan placing reinforcements aboard ships in August and September. It lists the Garonne and the King among vessels with cavalry and recruits, plus batteries and animals. Additional ships may be held back to September 1, with the Logan and Thomas ready by then.
The New York branch of the Chinese Empire Reform Association discusses aiding Mrs Majest y and introducing Western civics. A letter from Khoo Seok Wan, head of the Singapore reform party, warns of foreign powers shaping China and urges educating the people about governance to avoid chaos and loss of government. Continued on Seventh Pages.
Populist nominee J B Dykes declares no more effort to settle feud with Democratic rival Tully Scott. He will launch a fusion campaign from Topeka headquarters and predicts a three cornered race could yield a 3500 vote majority for him if voters back fusion. He cites past wins in three candidate contests and targets Bryan and Breidenthal.
The Populist and Silver Republicans set up headquarters in Topeka at 712 Kansas Avenue after splitting from Democrats. An executive committee led by H. A. Ridgley outlines regional chairs and lists literature, speakers, and Printing actions. By August 20 the fusionists aim to begin active campaigning across Kansas with a formal Topeka ceremony and Bryan’s nomination notification.
The state election board will hear the dispute over the Lyon Chase Coffey district judgeship. W A Randolph is the Democratic nominee while Dennis Madden runs under fusion and Populist alignments. Madden protests, August 27 sets a validity hearing.
In a Saturday meeting the Harper county Republicans chose two delegates for the senatorial district convention covering Harper Barber Clark Meage Kivws Comanche Ford and Gray counties and instructed for T A Nuttager. The county ticket lists: attorney R P McCulloch probate judge J Edwards representative M F Coulon Bakerman clerk of the court Le J.
The document records fusion and Republican nominations in multiple Kansas counties. It names candidates for county attorney, probate judge, superintendent of schools, clerk of the district court, senator, representative, and other posts. Notable entries include J D. Bradley, ET. Davis, J. H. Wilcox, J. S. Bean, Emil Grosser, M. B. Pogue, and J. Re. Burton, with positions in Saline, Reno, Montgomery, and Norton counties.
Aug 6 Georgetown Ky ex Secretary Caleb Powers case nears defense end as John Youns Brown predicts finishing testimony by Friday or Saturday. Witnesses recount guard duty at the Frankfort arsenal after Goebel shooting while prosecutors plan three to four days of rebuttal. Captain Walcutt testifies about troops placed January 4 and armed for action. defense questions timing and purpose. Knox county figures John L Couter and Bad characters among recruits draw cross examinations. A Frankfort conference seeks statements from Green Golden and others connected to the Goebel case.
The Elmwowl club may disband by September 1 as the two story quarters at the Poster residence on Eleventh and Harrison face a lapsed lease. With about 75 members the group struggles to maintain the ornate club and heating issues last winter hindered comfort. A new heated location and bowling alleys were not found, and a directors meeting will decide the next step. Dr Ly Waanon, president, cites uncertainty and possible disbandment if suitable quarters cannot be found.
Across San Francisco Oakland Berkeley San Jose and Santa Clara a notice from forty seven pinning Gill owners states that mill hands demand for an eight hour day will be denied. The mill owners resolutions set a policy to limit work to eight hours, with many mills currently at nine hours and others at ten hours. The wage and labor stance effects apply to wood workers in multiple mills. A formal shift to eight hours is planned for August 18.
In San Francisco the transport opinion arrives from Yokohama after a 29 day voyage. A ship bearing Bitender of trages missionaries from Chita is landed following quarantine procedures.
Randolph mayor Orson King abandons Bryan to support McKinley amid national shifts. Riley county radical John Larson pivots to oppose Bryan. Weir City captain J W Pereil backs McKinley and Roosevelt, citing lifelong Democrat ties. Wichita dealer Charles Reckmyer endorses John Breidenhal for governor, breaking with Stanley. J S Swentzell opposes Stanley and backs Breidenhal. Rex-Governor Lewelling declares no longer aiding Clemons and backs Breldenhal.
A well dressed man at New York railway station where the king and queen traveled from Regemnon to Monza was found hiding with a revolver. He was arrested after a struggle and sent to Milan for examination. Compromising letters are said to be found. Former Queen Margherita and her mother are prostrated and have returned to Stresa.
A Washington report says Baron Fava. the Italian ambassador, believes a band of anarchists in Paterson New Jersey planned to assassinate Europe’s crown heads. New Jersey authorities join state police and Australian detectives to verify if such a group exists and map its membership.
A Herald dispatch from Valparaiso reports rumors that Chilean consul in Orruro Bollela has been murdered. Government dispatches said to confirm the rumor are not released due to their seriousness. An Mercuris editorial claims the United States will push Chile’s rights under the treaty on Tahwi and Aracia and pursue intervention if needed.
Captain Frederick Jerome, renowned for saving hundreds of sailors, died in San Francisco. He was once honored by New York City with its freedom and received a silver snuff box for rescues at sea. Jerome saved ships including the Lucky Star’s crew, earned a gift from Queen Victoria, and was made a member of Liverpool’s Pioneer Society.
The Heralds Managua correspondent reports President Zelaya desires direct negotiations with the United States for an interoceanic canal. Negotiations would proceed via press and there is talk of abrogating current canal concessions by mutual agreement. Weather notes indicate August 6 forecast for Kansas with thunderstorms tonight and southern winds.
Chicago August 6 anarchists clashed with police at Twelfth and Halstead as twenty five injured and five arrested including Lucy Parsons wife of Albert R Parsons. Incendiary literature and disorderly conduct charges loom while a mass meeting at West Slay Turner hall ends in pandemonium.
A Special Herald dispatch from Washington reports Lieutenant General Netsal has reportedly applied for service. Officials have not confirmed the request and the American troupe is not pressing him for duty at this time amid ongoing questions over conduct.
A fragment from a New York report notes concern among fruit growers over new commercial standings and imported dried goods. The piece references a gala at Washington and mentions a police event and a suspect, with a court docket noting a man named Humbert Hireeh.
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