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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1900
Page
1
A Christmas tree fire in a New York five-story building started around 1 a.m. injuring eleven people, including a baby believed dead. Residents, some leaping from windows, faced thick smoke and flames. victims ranged in age and condition, with seven hospitalized and several in critical danger.
In Frankfort on June 2 the Goebel Democrats secured organizing power in both Senate and House. The caucus produced a full slate, with Speaker and assistant clerk named, and adopted a candidate for the United States Senate. The day featured tense testimony and accusations amid a charged political atmosphere.
Fragmentary account details a bout between two fighters McCoy and Mahar with references to Peter and various maneuvers. The text is garbled and difficult to parse, but describes jabs, hooks, a corkscrew move, and a tilt toward the finish as one fighter presses an advantage before a break.
London dispatches credit General French with a swift flank movement that outmaneuvered the Boers at Colesburg, driving them from key high ground, capturing wagons and stores, and forcing a retreat toward Norval’s Pont. Reports note Dutch fears of a Cape Colony rising as British forces tighten a grid around the area.
Jan 2 report: two battalions of the Thirty Ninth Infantry land at Capuyao on Laguna de Bay’s south shore. Two Americans killed, four wounded. Enemies’ dead found in a house. about 150 prisoners and four six pounder rapid fire guns captured. Laguna de Bay gunboat bombards town as troops disembark. Enemies evacuate the Dike, retreat to Santa Rosa pursued by Americans. Rebels burn countryside between Calam and surrounding areas. Mobile regiments gather at Rat Pedro Mucatt and Pasig. Documents seized include plans to incite Poles, with noted leaders and followers. Uprising appears broader. Manila protection details expanded as additional regiments deploy.
The Ward fine steamer Bartinga, after being ten days aground, was refloated by a Santiago harbor tug yesterday. All her cargo and coal were removed, the channel dredged, and inspection reported. No pilots in the harbor hold licenses except two with Spanish licenses, while others are allowed by the commandant to use the pilot nag. The grounded crew aboard Surtees lacked proper licensing.
Chicago observers describe the opening of the 55 million dollar drainage canal as water flows from the collateral channel toward the main canal. Engineers plan a gradual fill of the canal to avoid damaging bridges and the Lockport works while the city awaits full sewage diversion.
Chicago advocates argue the canal will connect the Great Lakes with the Gulf via the Mississippi, reducing future rock excavation and flood risks. They claim long-term costs and sanitation benefits justify the sanitary district’s heavy investments and federal support for the gravity-driven waterway.
The article explains the controlling works for the canal near Chicago, describing seven sluices and a bear-trap dam that regulate flow of up to 300,000 cubic feet per minute. It notes construction began in 1892, cost about 22 million dollars, with over 80 percent completed during the panic period and claims future work under 40 million dollars.
Toledo news reports that Fenian groups have seven thousand arms stored for possible use if trouble arises and to support Boers and Canadians. The arms were hidden since Civil War days and could be moved for raids from the city. Weather outlook mentions warmer conditions in Kansas and variable trends in Chicago.
Kansas and Oklahoma produce buyers and shippers meet at the Throop Hotel Topeka to press railroads for fairer freight rates. Leaders include Tuomas Parker of Hutchinson and G C Boyman of Topeka. Shippers allege discriminatory practices by packing houses and eastern lines harm local markets. The association plans a manifesto and talks with railroad managers, aiming to curb favored handling for dressed poultry and beef shipments.
The article reports a January sparring contest between Robert Fitesima Hans and Jack Mim Carmack for a 12 round bout. The purse is to be 73 percent of gross receipts with the winner receiving a share. The event is slated for January at the race Isduetriat Hall in Philadelphia.
Chauncey M. Depew entertained by Charleston citizens at the Charleston hotel. About 100 guests heard speeches including J C Hemphill and Mayor Stith. The gathering featured a humorous speech and a mascot gift of a fawn as part of the entertainment.
Boston reports Jacob C. Rogers a prominent banker and longtime head of J P Morgan co died suddenly in New York. He was 57. Pall River production notes mention a printer line and a casualty affecting local plant operations.
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