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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
1
Dispatches describe British artillery and infantry exchanges near Tugela and Hensberg as Boer positions at Moerato Cyphergat come under fierce shelling. Reported actions include trench work, disruption of enemy communications, and ongoing preparations for a major engagement next week on the Tugela front.
London reports a dispatch dated January 3 from Capri Town noting Gen Prepch's request for the konsshald cavalry and a battalion of eld memllory to reinforce temporary lines. Restless Zulus increasingly threaten magistrates and Boer towns as tensions rise. Pilcher's column with Douglas refugees returns to Belmont camp.
B T Seaton editor of the Olathe Register accuses Postmaster Lanter of defrauding the state deaf and dumb asylum by supplying Weir City coal and drawing pay for it. He demands official action and vows to present the matter to the governor if authorities fail to prosecute.
Chicago June 6 According to statistics collected the Paris exposition will feature more than 7000 American exhibitors. About five sixths are organized as exhibitors in agriculture mines literature periodicals and related arts. New York leads with 26 exhibitors credited. Chicago second with 8 5. Philadelphia 465. Boston 42. and others. California supplies the largest number of wine makers for the French exhibition.
Trustees announce arrangements for resumption of business next Wednesday. Depositors will be paid in full when the doors reopen. official statements indicate limited details about funding and a forthcoming annual meeting to set terms. Sourced from New York finance pages with names including Thomas as vice president.
New York music circles announce that the French tenor Capoul will sail for Paris next Thursday to assume directorship of the Paris Opera. Capoul has taught music in New York for five years and brings extensive experience to the role.
Curtis of Kuspa presents three bills today aimed at court procedural reforms and county level protections. The measures seek to standardize legal processes, strengthen oversight, and safeguard monetary interests within Lenaphan County's governance framework.
A Topeka crematory superintendent J A Zirkle died at Battalion Army hospital West Sunary afternven at Do vtick. Relatives claim smallpox and allege no quarantine or health board notification. Hospital sealed the body and cremation logistics caused scrutiny amid uncertainties.
A rumor from Atchison suggests Batley and Curtis will be omitted from the congressional race and General Guthrie may be named for the nomination. The report notes political maneuvering among party factions amid speculation about the nomination and potential replacements.
Washington January 6. Secretary Gage may not transmit riot related information until Monday due to the large volume of documents. The revolution adopted yesterday requires copying over 600 records connected to deposits in national banks and the New York custom house. The extensive clerical workload delays the process.
Washington reports U S Navy has seized another island in the east. A dispatch from Cavite dated January six describes Wentzbausch on the Albay hoisting flag on Sibut Island and the Oblak Dato, with polw Natives and North Borneo authorities present. The piece notes a boundary line near the Philippine moat quadrant and potential Sultan of Jolo jurisdiction, with naval officers moving to secure control.
The French government has cabled the Atlantic naval squadron commander to proceed at once to Santo Domingo to address the crisis. The move signals urgency and potential intervention in the Dominican Republic situation.
Washington January 5 the senate privileges and elections committee by 4 to 3 favored an adverse report on the resolution to admit Matthew S Quay as senator from Pennsylvania. The panel split with Chandler Hoar McComas for and Burrows Caffery Pettus Harris against. Turley and Pritchard were paired.
Washington reports the cabinet approved sending additional troops to Alaska in the spring with Cape Nome as a likely focus. Officials cite the need to preserve order as 30,000 residents are expected to reach the area when navigation opens, amid a government vacuum and risk of lawlessness.
Motormen and conductors on the Topeka City railway receive a 30 percent wage increase. They were paid 22.46 cents per hour and will now earn 15 cents per hour from January 1. The drivers are elated, noting years without raises as a sign of prosperity for the street railway amid hard times.
Stuart Robeon to appear for one night in late February at Crawford theater marking his first Topeka visit in years. The booking mirrors Francis Wilson's comic opera company with Cyrano de Bergerac and features February shows including Why Smith Left Home and What Happened to Jones. Additional Crawford bills include The Heart of Maryland and other top attractions.
Washington reports Col. Hare and Col. Howse arrived at Vigan with all American prisoners including Lieut. Gilmer. Gen Otis notes the capture and transfer mark a notable achievement. Casualty list lists soldiers killed or wounded in actions near Panaque and Santa Hoss, including multiple infantry and cavalry personnel.
Secretary Wilson voices the great commercial importance of the open door policy with China. He says it prevents U S exclusion from trade gains in provinces like Manchuria, ensuring permanent markets for cotton and farm products across the Chinese empire. He credits Secretary Hay and the idea that American influence is expanding, noting Pacific coast exports rising from 26 million to 73 million dollars in recent years.
Three workers at the Illinois Steel plant on Thirty first street and Ashland avenue were killed when a blast furnace collapsed in the blasting room. The victims were Joseph Middle Ignatz Giazgorr and Frank Schuck, crushed at their posts during the accident.
From Hong Kong Daily Press report via Chun Negol San Po comes news of a French force near the Quang Tung boundary in Southern China being routed by Chinese troops. Thirty French killed as natives pursued them after a clash during reconnaissance. Chinese losses unknown. The Viceroy sent 1,000 imperial troops by gunboats to restore order. Separately anti foreign demonstrations hit Shaptune with Christian missions attacked and many killed or robbed, including 200 families, churches burned, and a priest killed.
A Brussels meeting organized by Universal Peace advocates decided to launch nationwide petitions urging President McKinley to mediate in the South Africa conflict. The proposed address pleads for healing the breach between Britain and Transvaal, backed by former U S and Belgian officials and scholars.
Edwin Boyle, described as reformer and philosopher, sues John Robson for 600,000 damages under Illinois criminal code. The suit seeks triple damages for losses of about 101,000 alleged by named losers from gambling on board of trade bets. Doyle plans to attach the board of trade if successful.
Washington officials report Senator Rome of Pennsylvania and St J Keenan of Pillabure met President McKinney to urge pressing the Turkish claim. The case concerns an American cyclist killed near Erevan Armenia. A. W. officials show strong interest due to its broad attention.
Subscriptions to the Lawton fund reach 45 721 by noon with roughly 31 000 added this morning. Harry P Whitney of New York subscribed 000 as active efforts to boost the fund proceed. Funds will be accepted until Mrs Laseton arrives, with reading and bookkeeping underway.
The joint committees for governor and lieutenant governor contests in Frankfort organized. Rep. Hickman was elected chairman of the governor’s contest committee and Sen. Coleman chairs the lieutenant governor’s contest. Evidence must be submitted by January 15 with nine days for argument after.
A Fox Farm barn two miles south of Hamilton burned late last night trapping eight tramps. Six bodies recovered including John Burzers and Charles Gray badly burned. James Duncan from Chester PA slightly burned. Ed Smith Providence R I and Wid Wilson Pittsburgh escaped. Missing men not identified by survivors.
January 5 report notes the eighth annual gathering of Commission Men will convene at the Carrollton hotel Wednesday and continue through the week. Delegates from 25 principal cities across the United States, numbering between 125 and 359, are expected to attend.
London January 6 The Great Western line mail steamer Tie struck Black Rock off St Sampsons Guernsey at 6 this morning and sank. Thirty three aboard rushed to deck, boats were launched within ten minutes. all saved but one sailor. The Ibex stood by with courage and the captain left last.
Coroner Taylor’s inquiry in Uniontown exposes shocking neglect at the Braswell mine. Fortin Thorsis Joris testified that high gas levels and lax controls persisted, with miners entering the salt area freely and officials absent. Unlocked safety lamps and limited, trusted staff underscore the unsafe conditions cited by inspectors.
Governor Rowland pushes admission of sick late war soldiers to the national military home at Leavenworth arguing a higher law of humanity. He notes a Senate bill stalled previously but expects action this session and contemplates improvements, including new facilities, music and literary entertainments for inmates. The home houses about 2,500 patients with 2,000 to 3,600 present daily.
In St Louis on January 5 hearing on the Reese case concluded with C E Benton arguing for the Veer era company and O T Bear for the relator. Judge Thayer said he would prepare his opinion in Topeka at a future date.
Ex Governor Leedy not ready to announce a bid for the United States Senate. He dismisses reports as chatter from newspaper friends and says time remains for candidates to consider. Governor Stanley names Jobe T. Sima of Kansas City to succeed Be L. Fischer as city judge amid local political shifts. Weather notes include Chicago and Kansas forecasts with rain and variable winds.
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