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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1900
Page
1
Taylor outlines plan to carry Kentucky to Washington by electing Bradley to the United States Senate. The Gospel’s condition worsens this morning. Taylor 3 takes precaution against surprises.
Frankfort Kentucky February 2 Chairman John Barrett of the Hepublican svt enadry rescues Goll for Heaston wl the cucetn of the court house in London on Monday at peak. This notes indicate plans to organize a separate mob to elect Hew Gitdrs. Governor Taylor in Frankfort the Fire. London does not want it and soldiers sent to London to preserve peace. A counter injunction sought in Lexington. Goebel's condition and the political maneuvering surround the Goebel case.
Dispatches from London report heavy operations on the southern Free State frontier with details withheld. Buller poised for an advance toward Ladysmith as Gen. Joubert moves to the upper Tugela and Boer forces shift to defend key lines near Colenso and Dundee.
Reports claim 1,090 strong commandant Glmvied with three guns faced pressure near Stormbergs and Ladysmith amid Boer losses at Ladysmith totaling about 1,100 killed and 600 wounded. Colonists who fought at Stormberg have returned to farms, resisting return to active duty. London reports Major Bathurst wounded at Colenso aboard Saravia, while 20,000 men at Togela River may allow passage if five to six thousand are sacrificed.
San Francisco February 2 The Examiner prints Burns statement withdrawing his name from consideration for the United States Senate. The move clears the way for Thomas B. Bart, the Republican caucus nominee, after Burns thanks his supporters and reviews yesterday’s caucus proceedings. He notes arresting opponents shaped the caucus outcome and says he remains a loyal Republican and submits the matter to the party.
New York dispatch reports from Minister Conger accredited to China describe the Boxers, a secret society aiming to murder or expel all foreigners. The movement operates mainly in Shan-tung under German influence, with at least one missionary and an Englishman killed. Conger has presented a joint note with other powers demanding protection for foreigners and missionaries, prompting Chinese efforts to curb the group.
The South Carolina Jockey Club, oldest chartered institution of its kind in the United States, turned over its property including real estate bonds and cash exceeding $1,000 to the Charleston Library Society as an endowment fund. The club has existed for 150 years, but ceased active meetings for seventeen years.
A fish trust organized in Boston by 40 wholesale houses from Boston and New England, under the name Boston Fish Company. Authorized capital is 5 million dollars with 100 thousand paid in. The group begins operations on February 7.
Mrs Breidenthal opposes her husband's run for Populist governor citing family welfare and time away from home. Political allies press for consent while the state committee meets next week to decide if Breidenthal will enter the race. A Kansas City paper attack alleging labor disloyalty surfaces as friends warn he may lose party support if he does not withdraw.
A Journal report reveals secrecy among Populist chiefs with a Topeka conference planned to address Breldenthal and Leedy factions. Journalists find no definite details as insiders hint at upcoming actions and party secrets likely to surface in the next three days.
Washington February 3 Representative Talbert threatened to block all special pension legislation without a quorum. Last night the House read editorials predicting a plan to register every Civil War veteran for pensions, as Talbert demanded a quorum before any pension bill. The deadlock persisted with calls for arrest of absentees, but adjournment at 10:30.
Chief Wilmarth summarizes the Topeka fire department activities for 1509 noting 145 alarms, a 40 percent rise, and a high property value at risk. Major losses included Palace and fair grounds fires with insurance payouts totaling over 16 000 and 3 000 respectively, while overall fires stayed largely on their originating floors.
New York reports cold weather boosts coal buying, with consumption matching production and prices firm. Seaboard bituminous trade remains brisk beyond Cape Cod amid shortages, while mines to tidewater may rise to 35 cents above last year and mine prices near 1.50 per ton. Strong winds delay vessels along the eastern seaboard and freight costs increase.
A devastating incident early this morning in Summit reports Dr Davis shot during a drunken spree. Local details describe a young man, new to the area about one year, whose home is listed as Wellsville. Fred Danhart witnessed the scene as police investigate the murder.
Reports from Guaymas note General Lorenzo Torres command of Mexican forces in the Yaqui campaign was killed in action near the Guaymas desert. The Yaqui, under Terebanto, held a defensive line across the desert, with heavy Mexican losses and 2,000 Mexican and 3,000 Yaqui combatants reported. The Yaquis retreated toward the Zaca tote mountains as fighting ended.
Preparations to debate sheriff and treasurer races were derailed when county clerk ballots from last fall were found stolen. An arrest warrant targeted Attorney J W Crim who had fled the town hours earlier. Officers later captured him and the disputed ballots were recovered near the wind point after the pursuit.
Rumor says the British government may have contracted the Philadelphia and Reading Railroad for a million tons of coal. John Eadmans, agent at the New York salon department, declines to confirm and says no official word has reached him.
New York reports show weekly bank statement figures with increases in surplus, loans, deposits, and circulation. Weather note forecasts rain and snow in northern regions with colder air and northwest winds.
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