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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
1
Dispatchers report all ministers safe and rescued after unrest in Pekin. News first reaches London as authorities confirm the city’s relief stance with defenders having fled and occupation ended unopposed.
A Shanghai dispatch, echoed by Berlin and Washington, claims Allied troops entered Pekin August 15 without opposition. Reports say Empress Dowager and imperial household fled toward Shensi, while Li Hung Chang notes foreign ministers may soon be escorted to safety as powers prepare to negotiate terms and protect Chinese territory.
Topeka officials and citizens marshal nonpartisan effort to host Bryan event on August 22. Committees report strong local cooperation, railroads offer half fare round trips, and business leaders urge decor and hospitality to welcome visitors from across the state and beyond.
New Orleans Aug 77 A Confederate veterans group protested Gen J B Gordon attending the G A R encampment in Chicago. The resolution, offered by General Chaldron, deprecates reunion of blue and gray and opposes Gordon appearing as commander of the Confederate Veterans at the Great Army of the Republic gathering.
In San Francisco on August 17, officials note a salmon shortage this year due to heavy orders by the Japanese government. Industry observers estimate a drop of 3.3 to 3.6 million cans, with specific regional shortages across Columbia River Puget Sound Fraser River and related packs. Alaska production is expected to rise above 2 million cases while outside Alaska remains near last year.
Pretoria August 17. The court martial trial of Lieutenant Cordun of the Staats artillery and other conspirators in the attempted kidnapping of Lord Roberts began. The prisoners initially pleaded guilty but then withdrew their pleas as the trial continued.
Cincinnati August 17. In the case of the Chesapeake and Ohio Fuel company charged by the government with being a trust in violation of the United States statute, Judge Thompson today decided in favor of the government. The fuel company includes about 14 coal companies, mostly in West Virginia.
London dispatch reports a two year old youth arrested at Leipsic for conspiring to kill Albert of Saxony. He says he was appointed by lot to perform the deed but his courage failed. A revolver was found on his person. Weather: Chicago forecast calls for continued warmth with southerly winds through Kansas.
The Kansas semi centennial exposition board organized its work today naming John E. Frost president after F D Coburn declined. Directors set departments and bylaws for governance with By rules mirroring Omaha exposition. H M Philips named permanent secretary. numerous district and field officers listed.
Uncollected personal taxes for a district have been turned over to Sheriff Saey for collection. The amount unpaid for the period is roughly $200, with a portion paid and some districts held by the tax office. The entire tax liability is now in the sheriff’s hands for enforcement.
Mr A M Massey died on a train between Corning Arkansas and Neelyville Missouri while en route from Monterey Mexico to Cleveland Ohio. He was moved to St Louis with the remains for burial.
A fragmented report notes miners strikes and coal shipments involving Austria and French authorities. It mentions contracted coal volumes and shipments tied to a port, with emphasis on securing fuel supplies amid labor unrest and government efforts to stabilize markets.
Lake Shore train No. 3 westbound wrecked at Bay Bridge four miles west of Sandusky at 1 am injuring fourteen passengers. The train left Cleveland at 10:35 pm and struck a broken rail. engines and several cars swung into the water. Doctors treated injuries and rescuers freed trapped passengers amid shattered glass and water-logged cars.
Seenstor Hanna at Republican headquarters announced two more ad committee members John W. Dunn and Frank O. Lowden of Chicago. Reports of Senator Hanus heart disease prompted many inquiries as to his health. Hanms replied he was not feeling well but would continue his work.
Several facts emerge in Kenville Ohio about Rosslyn Ferrell accused of killing Blomsenger Lane Per Pel to a descendant from several intermarriages. The details involve Mrs Verred's mother and a cousin relationship between the prisoner Firfell’s father, the prisoner's father, and other relatives.
A special from Alamosa reports a forest fire burning east on South Fork from five to twenty miles wide. It has already traveled 85 miles, destroying valuable timber and mining machinery. The damage is expected to run into hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Local branch of the United National Association of Postoffice Clerks held a meeting last night and elected officers including President Leroy Powell Vice President Metcalf Secretary Witkiey Treasurer Hagan and Delegate Kellam to the national convention at Atlantic City New Jersey Batth Metcalf.
Ottawa Australia item notes Mrs H S Whitman and daughter Mrs Heirs of Osage Cry and H Whitman of Lyndon arrived in the city en route to Kansas City to see Marco Whitman who departs with the Second Infantry for San Francisco.
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