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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1900
Page
1
British generals in Africa are depicted as demoralized and unsure of their path as Boer forces intensify pressure. Reports suggest Joubert targets Buller’s lines while Roberts shifts to rescue Cecil Rhodes. Kimberley’s garrison endures extreme shortages, living on horse meat as the siege continues.
New data from Lawlor today reports Boer movements toward Modder River and a possible plan to relieve Lady Smith at Ladysmith. Buller eyes another push. Joubert advances in Zululand. Turbans claim a 4000 man column headed for the east. Churchill dispatches note of British plans and caution over reinforcements and supply lines as forces prepare for renewed action.
Reports from Lyndon dated February twelfth describe British and Boer forces in the field with artillery in position near Ladysmith. Allies move to secure lines as Lord Roberts plans a broad campaign at the Modder river, while press voices debate strategy, leadership, and the influence of society on military conduct.
A Times correspondent from London describes Boer raiding across the Colona area as British columns, including infantry and mounted troops, press to counter. Boers employ mobility to strike and withdraw with few casualties, while British efforts to mass and pin them yield limited gains amid harsh terrain and long-range fire.
The Anti-Trust convention gathered at Central Music Hall as President Lockwood opened the meeting. Delegates from western Pennsylvania oil counties, Chicago and beyond condemned the South Improvement Company and Standard Oil, calling for national railroad ownership, a broad political movement, and united action to defeat monopolies. Mayor Harrison welcomed delegates and urged education to elect lawmakers who will abolish monopolies. Judge Prentiss served as temporary chairman and Franklin Wentworth of Chicago was temporary secretary.
Washington feb 22 as senate discussed the financial bill the debate focused on bimetallism with Sen Wolcott arguing to retain a gold standard while warning against adding silver measures. He warned true party policy supports mixed metal standards though current law favors the 1873+ gold standard. The session included funding votes for roads monuments lighthouses and coast stiplents and a push to boost federal currency through bank circulation. The Bryan democracy and Populists are critiqued for opposing sound money while urging unlimited silver.
A long row of statements argues that the United States must uphold gold standard and international bimetallism, opposing Bryan and Populist ideas. It condemns monometallists, stresses the Philippines issue, and defends parity and national honor amid a charged 1900 political scene.
Washington action favors creating a secretary of mines and mining with cabinet rank and salary comparable to other officers. The plan includes an assistant secretary, mining experiment stations in mining states, a government geologist at 2600, and an assayist at 2600, plus issuing bulletins and exploring mining regions.
Manila reports say the gunboat Princeton visited the Tatanes and Calagan Inlands omitted from the Paris peace pact, raised American flags, appointed native generals, and found a Japanese flag at Bayatland, though orders delayed landing. Rumors persist of Japan’s intent to claim lands amid uncertain details.
Still at Louisville Kentucky February 12 with unclear protocol. Discussion of a proposed bill offering 198 dollars reward for detecting Governor Goebel assassination. Report mentions Democratic legislators and Senate Blackburn possibly visiting for personal business. Court activity noted with two members of the legislature meeting at Usecourt Howes today.
Rev Marshall Boarman and Rev Eugene Magevney, Jesuit fathers at the Church of the Assumption, have been lifelong associates. They trained together at a Catholic university in St. Louis, studied in Florence and Woodstock, Md, and recently completed a two week mission in Columbus and prepare for Chicago. They have traveled about 10,000 miles in the first year and preached to crowds of 1,000 to 100 at each service. Magevney, born in Memphis in 188, was ordained twelve years ago by Cardinal Gibbons and has taught at western colleges for eight years.
President Kinley has promised audience to Mrs. Margaret Dye Elis national supervisor for the Women Christian Temperance Union and Vice President Gordon. Elis writes of confidence in uniting to advance temperance and the movement against intoxicants, with the aim of supporting soldiers and promoting the cause.
Washington February 11 Congressman Curtis has been named as the member to serve in a key post at the Capitol. While details are sparse, the appointment places Curtis in a prominent position influencing legislative actions and party strategy. The move signals a shift in leadership dynamics within the delegation and could affect upcoming policy priorities.
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