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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
6
Reports from Tien Tsin depict a ruined city wall to wall with corpses and looters. Allied troops patrol amid scavenging crowds, burning palaces, and streets strewn with death as residents flee and foreign journalists observe the scene.
The fragment notes chaos amid American occupation with references to lootings, concessions, and damaged property. It mentions Geers, Frege, and Sharad, plus mentions of barracks, silver goods, and the tarnished city. The text reads unclear, with garbled names and actions.
Full returns from yesterday's primaries show New York County Republicans largely preserved control, with a few defeats including county leader successors. Tammany Hall maintained Democratic dominance across districts, while in Brooklyn notable shifts saw Frank Goodwin and Richard Croker backed figures contest leadership. McLaughlin secured a solid 63 member Brooklyn delegation to the national convention. Governor candidate Ben Siler did not figure in Brooklyn races.
The Lawton transported 200 passengers from Nome to Seattle Aug 22 with two thirds destitute miners aided by the government. Interior official Sheldon Jackson led 25 U S employees aboard. Epidemics like diphtheria and measles sweeped Nome and surrounding areas.
Report notes Bryan plans a trip east with a likely stay of two to three weeks. He will spend Saturday and is expected to deliver speeches in the vicinity, remaining away from home during the period. A possible speech in Chicago on Monday is mentioned but unconfirmed.
Honolulu reports Governor Frank P Portusack of Guam arrived en route to Washington via San Francisco with intention to press charges against Leary. Portusack claims Leary went 0 for 29 in efforts to forbid church bells tolling and other customs cherished by natives. Portusack, born in Guam in 1865, was to be met by officials on arrival.
Scranton officials announce a special meeting of the Scranton Board of Trade to consider actions to avert a threatened strike by Bethrande coal miners. A leading member hints at a conference between miners and employers to seek a settlement.
Augustus F Harvey aged 70 formerly associate editor of the Tsar ance Review and the Chicago Independent died in Kirkwood Missouri after a year-long illness. Survived by relatives and colleagues in the journalism field. Funeral arrangements pending.
The yesterday Democratic primaries in Eria County show William Mauckay leading for governor and the organization Headed By 3 on EL Back securing every assembly district in the county. The opposition led by William F. Sheehan carried only one ward.
The report condemns political favoritism and the mistreatment of veterans in public service. It cites Brooklyn navy yard dismissals and petty bosses, urging statutory protection and honorable preference for veterans in appointments, promotions, and retention, asserting returned soldiers deserve ongoing support.
Chicago August 72 One of the features of the morning was a veteran bicycle road race with 29 older riders starting from Jontina to Gerfedt park. The five mile course was completed by winner J Patternan aged 61 from Greenfield Indiana who set the pace and earned the time prize. A collision injured another rider badly, leaving two starters unaccounted for as the race ended.
Obscure notice reports a death on a city street with unclear age and timing. Mention of DeMesa of DeMors & Penwell and burial in Osawkle followed by reburial in Rochester cemetery. Names and places are garbled. few concrete details remain.
A fragmentary dispatch from Guaymas notes a steamer named Varacos delivering pews and reports about Yuguie Todlane operations. It mentions uprisings and a nearby engagement, with vague references to Mexican command and forces, and a claim that nearby Indians were wiped out. The text is incomplete and partially garbled.
Aug 23 Leadville reports the Welton mine just east of town was destroyed by a blaze that began in the engine room. The engineer stayed to help hoist workers to safety as flames raged for over an hour. The mine, among the camp’s richest silver producers, suffered severe damage to its engines and buildings and is not expected to reopen soon.
London reports from Belfast dated August 28 describe Ballers forces advancing into Machado dorp this afternoon while enemy forces retreat northward. Dundonald’s mounted troops pursue but cannot push beyond Helvetia owing to difficult terrain and a stubborn defensive line. Bullets casualties are listed as one officer and 13 men killed plus seven officers and other ranks wounded. The Daily Mail claims Roberts may have succeeded Wolseley as commander in chief.
A Haberdasher column surveys 1870s style shifts emphasizing a return to muted color and white, with black belts and shoes, blue serges, and white shirts. It notes large cravats like Culross, new tie shapes, and evolving shirt cuffs and collars, plus striped madras and cross-stripe patterns, plus changes in gloves, hats, and shoes.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a near tragedy with mentions of Mrs and Mr Lone and a recovery scenario. The readable lines suggest concern, a bottle, and an alarm but details are garbled. No clear event, date, or location is identifiable.
In the absence of the chief, cabinet meetings focused on ongoing government negotiations with powers over China and affairs in Tibet. The discussions centered on the policy direction, progress of exchanges, and a draft memorandum to be formally considered by Foreign Governments. Presence of President Mo. may delay his departure for several days as officials assess dispatches from Paris regarding Admiral Courrejolles and Et Hung Chang.
Belle Isle hosts a Pythian army drill with 8000 Knights in march and inspection. Supreme officers discuss leadership and re elections as the uniformed rank returns to camp amid bands and pageantry on the island.
Mrs Z B Mason faced probate court under an Insanity charge. After testimony claiming she drank whisky and used snuff, the jury returned a verdict of not insane in about a minute. Attorney Mrs Ja O Case argued for proper care, noting the asylum was not appropriate.
A fragmented report describes the frog farming and trade across states such as Michigan Ohio Tennessee Indiana and islands. Frogs are raised in low marshy lands shipped in boxes to Chicago department stores with frog farms on the roadsides and waters kept for months. The industry, started four to five years ago, faces evolving public opinion and regulatory attention as demand grows and suppliers adapt to markets.
Chicago Aug 2 market report notes corn futures buoyed by export demand while prices show strength in September positions. Wheat faces varied support with nearby gains and export activity cited. In livestock, cattle receipts rise with steady to higher prices for steers and heifers, hog prices easing slightly, and lamb markets mixed. Kansas City and Topeka market details mirror national trends with cattle steady to lower and hogs mixed.
A garbled set of market snippets mentions corn, oats, and bushels with vague pricing. It references Chicago and New York money markets, butter, cotton, and earnings, plus uncertain remarks on cash concessions and fees, all reflecting unsettled commodity and financial activity in a dated, error-filled passage.
Patchy market notes discuss wheat trading, arrival receipts, and forecast hints. Mentions include wheat in ears and bushels, Chicago pricing, and seasonal expectations amid unclear context and scribbled figures. The piece hints at futures and supply concerns without clear totals or dates.
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