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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
1
Skirmishing in the hills around Colesburg continues as Boer forces engage in stubborn fighting. No further details on casualties or exact dates are provided in the readable text.
Telegrams from Cape Colony report British advances in the south while Boer resistance remains stubborn at key points. Canadians and Australians receive praise for recent successes as warm reception greets relieved townsfolk in Doules and surrounding laagers.
Black Death reports from Bouen in the Walled City citing a nympteme et bubodis plague and two suspicious deaths. Immediate quarantine measures are imposed as authorities coordinate to prevent spread and establish health safeguards in the Philippines and nearby stations. Washington discusses policy with Surgeon General Wyman and Marine Hospital Service to reinforce quarantine and health protection.
Milwaukee street railway company begins selling street car tickets at five cents for a limited time from 1:30 to 7 pm, dis posable for five years. The move follows a city ordinance and injunction notices presented to the Common Council. Judge Lutwire contemplates further hearings and potential contempt actions against city officials.
Representative Sulzer of New York proposed in the House that the Secretary of the Treasury furnish all letters and documents between the Treasury and National City Bank and Hanover National Bank of New York since March 4, 1907, relating to public funds deposits, government interest, and any business relations with these banks. The motion seeks details on public money deposits, bank dealings, and any government interest or transactions with the banks.
John Breidenthal a prominent banker tea party figure targets John H. Crider of Fort Scott for defeat to prevent Crider's reelection. Breidenthal and allies deem perpetuating female leadership unwise and back G. Ho Lamb of Yates Center as a potential successor for Crider's Senate seat.
In a royal address at the cartel opening, King Charles praised Portucal for defending its conquered lands. He cited the Portuguese expedition in Mesamartche as evidence of Portucal’s capacity to preserve and defend its territories against rivals and incursions. The remarks referenced the Transvaal and Dinaia Bay with strong nationalist tone.
Newark January 2 Muller Schall and Co report a gold shipment aboard the German steamer slipping with the ship ee e010 sailing tomorrow. Weather indications Chicago January 2 predict generally fair tonight and Thursday with warin a portion tonight, secpiieely.
In his annual message to the New York Legislature Governor Roosevelt discusses industrial conditions and trusts. He warns wealth concentration harms the many and urges protections for the individual, stronger anti trust measures, and increased public oversight of corporations to curb abuses while preserving legitimate enterprise.
A Washington dispatch reports Webster Davis will not resume duties as secretary of the Interior and is expected to resign. He is currently in South Africa. The Interior Department has had friction, and Davis’ absence was seen as marking the end of his term.
Shelby county reports a missing three and a half years of office books under Treasurer Wilson. Treasurer Let has succeeded Wilson amid a funding shortfall. The missing book set covers receipts and expenditures to last June. Auditor of State has sent a deputy to investigate and $15,000 in state interest is unaccounted for.
A statement from the remaining Utah Witness is received for the Roberts investigation. It outlines planned testimony and may render the witness unnecessary to appear if conceded. The material claim concerns alleged marital relations between Roberts and Maggie Shipp Roberta.
Royal yacht Victoria and Albert af Pembroke is reported sailing with damaged maneuvering after an collision this morning. The vessel showed critical stern and port damage and crew prepared for repairs as authorities assess the accident.
D O McCany a state textbook board member accuses a book trust of plotting to revive its power by pushing Taylor's Model School History in Kansas. He alleges print orders, government backing, and biased reviews aim to steer state history away from official verdicts, with Governor Leedy and Republican forces cited as influence.
St Louis June 5 The Globe-Democrat notes British agents have placed large orders in the United States for saddles and bridles for the new South African cavalry. American firms in Chicago and New York compete to supply leather gear for the British government. The Triad saddle and other firms are cited as key manufacturers.
The athletic clubs of Lawrence and Topeka bowl a series at Topeka alleys with Topeka hoping to beat Lawrence. Members include Moran, Kirkpatrick, Gogsatt, Wart, and Smith. Kansas City upset Topeka by 81 points as tensions rise over duckpins and new regulation plans.
Paris reports the High Court verdict in the conspiracy trial. Dermuiere is found guilty by a 138 to 37 vote with a separate 20 to 1 vote on extenuating circumstances.
Washington January 2 Senate reconvened amid heavy attendance with resolutions and petitions on polygamy and finance. Mr Allen seeks letters between Treasury and National banks and deposits, Aldrich opposes, Pettigrew requests war department info on Gen Torres truce proposal and Aguinaldo hostilities, while debate over bimetallic policy continues and Sulzer clashes over a resolution on treasury deposits and privilege.
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