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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1900
Page
1
Reports from the Front describe General Buller pressing toward Dordrecht as Brabant’s forces advance, while British watchers warn of possible new traps and a wary mood prevails about the Boers’ retreat tactics. Extensive dispatches detail troop movements, river crossings, and entrenchments near Keffyfontein and Kimberley as the war team assesses outcomes.
Dr Tracy testifies before the Clark Committee that he did not have 100000 or any money to bribe the Supreme Court. He states he did not know anyone with funds for such purpose and insists his remark was jest.
Washington February hearings reveal Senator Clark of Montana as a witness in the Daly case inquiry. Dr William Tracy describes interviews with Justice Hunt and Attorney General Nolan and explains offers to influence Hunt. Tracy defends his motive as testing official integrity, stating he regrets nothing now.
A witness described talks of bribery involving Judge Hunt and Marcus Daly. He mentioned a special train from Butte with Corbett and C. W. Clark, gossip of court buying, and Daly’s private car to transport Hunt’s children. He could not name specific sources, noting public gossip linking Hunt to Daly. Dr Tracy noted Republican ties but support for Clark’s election.
February session chaos as Senate votes amid Goebel-Taylo r Beckham meddling. Democrats reaffirm Goebel governor claim while Republicans walk out led by Marshall. House adjournment follows amid mourning drape orders for Governor Goebel’s death.
In the Frick Carnegie controversy discussions advance toward Pittsburgh with Andrew Carnegie’s stock actions and the Carnegie Steel Company offices involved. Defendants’ counsel may move quickly, the suit spreads through Allegheny County courts, and coke interests are anticipated to surface this week as the case proceeds toward final adjudication.
Police raided a carnivale style gambling house on East Fourth Street Saturday afternoon seizing several men. Jaimes Verity booked as keeper with Joe Brecker Charles Lear A Brows Charles Wells William Brown Cita Park Frank Rose and Jack Hradahan listed as licenses. First three pleaded guilty and were fined ten dollars each.
Logan county held a Republican primary with strong showings in Muar and West Lincoln as Tanner supporters defeated Quitom forces. By Saturday evening the Tanner faction held about 80 of 130 delegates, enough to control the county convention Tuesday and block instructions for congressional and state delegates.
In Herreit Michigan on February 1 the Cadil lac Athletic club presents the first heavyweight sparring match of winter at Light Guard armory. Jetforde makes his first appearance against Tom Sharkey of California with Jim Setforde as the opponent. All good seats sold.
Curtis remains in Washington to press congressional work as Brown and Atchison counties loom for the primary battle. Bailey drives final rallying in Hiawatha with leaders rallying workers. Curtis backers move to Atchison, Brown, and Leavenworth counties for Wednesday primaries. The closings promise tense campaigning as delegates and votes square off.
Governor Stanley appointed delegates for the Pure Food exposition in Washington on March 7. Listed representatives include W. FL Jensen Beloit, BW Woodward Lawrence, J. F. Greensee Hutchinson, TD Hebbard Kimball, Danner Newton, W. AL Smith Wilson, JE Beers Hoxie, Willa Green Topeka, and Charles P. Keffer Atchis.
The Democratic and Populist convention committee will meet in Hutchinson in March to set a date and site for nominating a congressional candidate. Two men, W. Muir of Marper and Major W. L. Brown of Kingman, remain in the race.
The First congressional district primaries and conventions are scheduled across counties including Jackson Doniphan Brown Atchison Jefferson Nemaha Leavenworth Shawnee and others. Curtis faction plans to enter primaries this week aiming to choose two Curtis delegates and block Bailey delegates while Doniphan county convention tomorrow selects a Bailey delegation.
J G Lowe of Washington a former member of the state board of railroad commissioners under Governor Morrill seeks the fusion nomination for governor He is described as the Democratic member appointed by the committee as a reward for his candidacy for Congress on a straight Democratic ticket Bill Laws has announced his candidacy and urges supporters to help him work
Trembly, the hero of Rio Grande, wins the city clerk primary in Kansas City defeating the Republican central committee chair and a rival. He swam the river amid gunfire, reached shore by entrenchments, and carried local papers before enlisting in the Twentieth. His victory draws much political interest.
Edwin Mayo son of Frank Mayo and star of Pud'nhead Wilson collapsed at the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec, dying before a doctor arrived. He had appeared in Topeka and other cities in the role his father made famous, leaving a wife Frances Mayo.
Fire swept the Metropolitan Street Railway car barn on North Fifth street Kansas City Kansas Sunday morning causing total loss of seven main line cars West Side line cars three newsweepers and two construction cars The loss is estimated at 27900 Insurance on rolling stock not known but expected to be full The fire alarm was raised about 10 o'clock and the buildings were quickly enveloped in flames Burial of Sergeant Sheldon Paola Kansas funeral held in Pavia cemetery with 3000 in attendance The message notes a Battle of Caloocan connection and Lugou incident references Weather forecasts indicate rain or snow for Kansas with colder temperatures by Tuesday night and winds northerly.
In Washington the House galleries fill for a debate on the Porto Rico bill. Payne of New York leads, urging consideration of free trade and local rights for Porto Rico while lawmakers clash over war taxes and policy toward the Philippines and South Africa.
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