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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1900
Page
1
Long dispatch describes Col Pelcher’s expedition evacuating Ladysmith area after boers attacked and shelled towns. Refugees moved toward Belmont with escort, singing to lift spirits. British and colonial units report limited advances and fortifications, while relief efforts face transport challenges.
Washington dispatch says public belief holds the Transvaal has asked the U S to use good offices to end the war with Great Britain. The White House and State Department have not replied. The United States still adheres to non intervention unless mediation is expressly requested by Britain and the Transvaal.
A Louisville datelined dispatch says William J. Bryan will visit Prasikfort on January 16 to witness the election of Senator Blackburn to the United States Senate. Bryan will be invited by the legislature to speak before a joint session. he will stay two days and, on the 18th, Democrats may give him a banquet.
A Harlin Gms report states Britain's reply to German representations on the Bundesrath is seen as unsatisfactory and delaying. Also notes a divorce suit in circuit court where actress Seligman Cutting seeks dissolution from Robert Cutting, alleged desertion after a 1892 marriage at Mammoth Heath, with separation occurring in 1894.
A Topeka editorial decries the green stamp promotion as a costly scheme harming merchants and customers. It cites monthly stamp outlays around 7000 plus widespread price increases, fraud concerns, and calls for a united effort to end the program.
Reported bombardment of Boers trenches on the plain forced burghers to shift position after their horses stampeded. Casualties for Gen French's force up to January 2 include five killed and 24 wounded. A detachment of 26 New Zealanders suffered losses while advancing on Colesbury and faced heavy Boer fire. Destruction of wrecked trains halted supply, with 22,000 rations and rum destroyed.
Surgeon General Sternburg relays Major Taylor's December 15 report from Honolulu noting five deaths from tuberculous plague in the Chinese quarters on the 15th and 12th, with a sixth this morning. The Hawaiian National Guards isolate infected districts. health authorities conduct house to house inspections and disinfection. Cremation of corpses completed. risk to troops deemed limited. A camp McKinney order bars entry to Honolulu or infected areas without clearance, restricting men to Kapoluna Park. Steenbarger sees measures adequate and foresees no halt to army transports touching at Honolulu.
The box said to hold four $1,000 bills and five $100 bills was delivered to the grand jury today to be opened. Detectives guard the money since exposure in the bribery case involving Col. John Wharfen and Senator Harrell. officials expect it to be examined today with no tampering likely. In other news, Kansas weather: partly cloudy with variable winds.
A lengthy Washington report covers Senate opening actions including Beveridge's Philippine resolution, Pettigrew and Hoar moves, and Aldrich's keynote on a gold standard bill. It notes attacks on silver advocates, treasury safeguards, and plans to strengthen the currency with a large gold reserve. The piece outlines sections of the proposed reform, its impact on gold and silver, and anticipated bond conversions.
J Crennan manager of the Topeka branch of Standard Oil was killed instantly this morning by a Santa Fe switch engine while crossing tracks near the yard. He lived in Topeka a year, was unmarried, and witnesses said he stepped onto the track as the engine struck him. The sole eyewitness described the fatal moment and the immediate aftermath.
In Tiflis on January 4, reports state thirteen villages in the Achalkalak district suffered earthquake shocks. Six villages were wiped out and eight hundred bodies have already been recovered.
Columbus reports Congressman Charles Dick left for Washington after meeting Governor-elect Nash. He will skip material ceremonies as major general of the Ohio National Guard. Dick doubts active support for the national convention. He notes no clear favorite in Senate or assembly leadership.
Cape Town January 4 The Duke of Westminster will remain in Cape Colony during the war in an unnamed status. A prominent Orange Free State resident, a near relative of President Steyn, has gone to the United States collecting support for the two republics.
Report cites a ship named ee Thomas preparing to sail for Delagon Hay carrying vast supplies for the British army in the Transvaal. Officials deny rumors that the Thortis was chartered to carry munitions, stating the vessel is used for regular trade with China and Japan and will not transport war materiel.
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