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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1900
Page
1
Hing abandoned his third advance on Ladysmith to save his men. The general who prevents slaughter is now praised as making a brilliant move in a costly engagement.
The dispatch details MacDonalds retreat from Modder River with orders to hold the drift and build a fort while Boers shell positions near Swart Kop. Reports say Buller’s forces retired to a line west of the Tugela as operations pause and a possible renewed advance is planned with Roberts. The queen seeks full details while censors limit troop movement news.
London reports say Gen Buller’s forces halted near Ladysmith while Gen MacDonald resumes operations at the Modder river. Critics argue a strategic delay by Lord Roberts and orders fed through Pretoria hindered rapid relief, with Boer strength around Colesbergs and Natal property damage under investigation.
Washington reports President McKintry notified that an honorary member of Columbia lodge of Muster Masons in London England received the eptifcation from Col 4 8 Texter. He traveled to the White House with Grand Master Hetuter sun and Past Grand Masters Henry Baral and others as they advance toward this position.
Frankfort, Ky Feb 10 1900 Governor Taylor refuses to sign the Louisville agreement and orders troops home In Frankfort the legislature will reconvene Monday Beckham will become governor amid further court action The democratic leaders plan to resist arrest while urging peace and calling on civic authorities to maintain order as warrants are issued for several Republicans and the London legislative session is paused for federal court action.
Late last evening Senate officers moved to issue warrants for the arrest of absent Democratic senators. Howard and Cecil, already holding House warrants, were dispatched. No travel details were disclosed as tickets were unavailable. Officials hint that significant news is expected today.
Seven thousand construction workers in Chicago quit today, signaling a labor contractor clash as unions under the building trades council push for shorter hours and a Saturday holiday. The Building Trades Council, with about 36 000 members, says contractors refuse to yield to organized labor demands, prompting authorities to mobilize police near headquarters for possible action.
State Auditor Cole tells State Journal that western prosperity shows in unusually large school land sales. He cites prompt payments, more patents issued, and a surge in new purchases seconded this winter, greater than any in 25 years.
In Lincoln Nebraska on February 10 the whist tournament drew strong crowds. Topeka players Dr West E T Copeland and Mr Mrs D Wolf were among attendees. Topeka won first place in last night’s game.
The Molineux case went to the jury in New York at 3 06 pm with a not guilty verdict. In Lumberton North Carolina a man named Ross was executed for assault on a white woman Betty Ingram after repeated gubernatorial reprieves and protests. He claimed innocence of the crime but admitted involvement with a young white woman from Rockingham.
The Supreme Court unanimously struck down two Populist laws, one taxing judgments and the other forcing railroads to provide free transportation to stock shippers. Chief Justice Doster wrote the transportation ruling, Justice Smith the judgment one. The opinion cites due process and equal protection concerns and notes a Topeka water works case is still pending.
The court affirms in Reese v Wier and Mergenthaler Linotype Co v Kansas State Printing Co. An error from Shaw Lee County is noted. Welties, administrator, v McKibbon is reversed by the court of appeals.
Washington reports Montana State Senator Tierney testified on the Clark case before the senate elections committee. He described bank organization in Townsend, investments by Tierney and allies, and noted payments and loans tied to the town's bank venture. He explained funds moved through various brokers and indicated related figures and loans amid ongoing questioning.
The Republican county central Committee meets to fix dates for congressional, state, and county primaries. A February 21 primary may select delegates to the county congressional convention, with a Curtis delegation chosen February 4. Delegates to the state convention to be named before May 16, possibly merging county officer nominations on April 17 or 24 to cut costs.
The Republican committee at Seneca, Babetha, Kan, set February 26 as the county convention date. Emery failed to secure a March session, facing limited opposition from Benees. Bailey supporters anticipate he will become the next congressman from the First district.
John B. Sims son of Major William Sims president of the First National Bank, announced his candidacy for representative in the country district. A L Brooke, two term incumbent, likely will not enter the race as the seat is seen as going to someone from the south side. Sims, who farms, is young and active and may face little to no opposition.
John R Haines a Topeka ticket broker was found guilty of the murder of Charles G Watson and sentenced to sixty years in the penitentiary. He testified how he killed Watson and described the shooting on the witness stand amid cross examination by prosecutor James A Reed. Teletype details of the courtroom scene and Haines reaction are described, with sympathy visible in the courtroom.
A compact note on E. W. Howe's Fortieth Edition The Story of a Country Town with praise from critics. The excerpt presents endorsements from Chas Dudley Warner W D Howells Century Saturday Review and others, highlighting its place in American literature.
The Top State Journal will not raise its price in March and will continue at the regular rate of 30 venta post to readers in the United States.
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