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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1900
Page
1
Senator Beveridge of Indiana proclaims in a seasate speech that the islands in the Philippines are ours and must be held as a duty of overcoming and governance. He asserts the islands are ours and shall remain so, urging action and resolve.
Senator Beveridge delivered a fiery address in the Senate asserting that the Philippine Islands are United States territory and must be retained with an active central government. He argued the Pacific trade and China market future demand relentless U.S. commitment and warned against retreat or abandonment of the archipelago. The speech drew a large crowd of lawmakers and advocates, emphasizing America’s global mission and the strategic value of Manila as a base for Asian commerce.
Fire gutted Joseph Pulitzer's East Fifty-Fifth Street mansion. one housekeeper, Mrs Jerrett, died. Governess Alisa Elizabeth Montgomery is missing. Fire began in basement or lower story, total loss estimated at 300000 dollars. Pulitzer and son were away at Lakewood, NJ. many servants escaped. street scene and rescue efforts described. historical library and art collection destroyed.
Amsterdam dispatch today cites an uncredited rumor of a British cruiser firing on the Dutch cruiser Friesian near Delagoa Bay and that a Dutch officer was killed.
Three men armed with revolvers entered the Leshi Valley Coal company office at Thirty first street and Stewart avenue in daylight yesterday afternoon. They forced the cashier to yield about $1000 and a gold watch, then fled through a yard with workmen nearby, leaving authorities unable to identify the robbers.
The Granite State club of New Hampshire held a Jackson Day banquet at the New Manchester House. Democrats from across the state attended with enthusiasm as Speaker William Stiser of New York delivered a cheered address on trusts. He was introduced as a probable vice presidential candidate with Bevan on the western campaign.
The eleventh annual Kansas State Poultry association exhibit gathers more high bred fowls than major city shows. Many exhibitors are not farmers but provide stock to improve Kansas poultry, while the event also features rabbits ferrets gray squirrels and gray Angora cats. An incubator begins today with a flock of eggs ready to hatch, and a wooden hen in Nebraska recently started a project shipped to Kansas.
Reports from London on January 9 describe mixed news of General White’s victory and the Boer siege, noting weak garrisons at Ladysmith and criticism of strategy. Updates include Buller building a rail link toward Colenso, Boer fortifications near the Modder, and Canadian Queenslander prisoners headed to Cape Town for trial amid British subject concerns. Casualties listed for Buffols near Colesburg and broader regimental losses, with dispatches praising Canadian and Polish troops and the distancing of Buller’s movements from Frere Camp. Port customs updates indicate Portuguese local tender aiding European remittances, while Clesmondtein officials prepare to evacuate and Bloemfontein hospitals fill with wounded.
The secretary of war asked Congress for an additional 770,000 to supplement the 1,500,000 already appropriated for military needs in the Philippines. The request aims to support transfers and operations in line with treaty obligations.
Forecaster notes cloudy periods with a mix of rain and snow. Expect colder air moving southeast with northerly to northeasterly winds. Temperatures trend cooler into Wednesday with variable sky and possible wintry mix.
The Kansas Stock Breeders Association opens its annual session with a meeting to discuss fine stock standards, breeding guidelines, and market outlook. Members from multiple counties attend to hear reports and elect committee leadership.
Kansas Improved Stock Breeders association meets at Representative Hall with 100 delegates. committees named. to propose a state fair or exposition in Topeka next fall to showcase horned stock and compete nationally. President Stannard endorses expo. notes corn and cattle prices amid prosperity.
The Topeka Commercial Club plans a closing banquet with speakers listed in the program. J A Trout will discuss The Helpful Hen and Her Herdere, W F Hughes a Brigadier General will present The Fernet, D E Saloon will cover The Antal Doctors and Their Patiente, with Henry Wallace and others expected to attend.
In Leavenworth and Peabody figures like C Westbrook and M Potter address wool and wind markets. Senator Edwin Taylor and College President Donde Cig discuss agricultural topics with representatives from the Kansas Board of Agriculture and related groups.
The assembly discussed a letter from Heath, secretary of the breeders, to Mrs. Nelson of Manation. Mr. Nelson read it and denied being dead, declaring he is alive and blaming the secretary for the mail. He joked about wealth and warned no further letters to his wife.
The Topeka community satirized premium stamps this forenoon. A society question claimed the group is free from fraud connected to hog, cattle, or sheep sales. Members denied any involvement and rejected the premium stamp scheme while opposing other scams.
Discussion at a meeting proposes a mutual protection association to insure breeders against loss from accident or disease. Cook of Sedewick suggests, McGuire of Reno would join if hogs failing to move after losses require relocation of pens. Manis of Jefferson supports with cautions, Hoagland of Jackson backs the scheme as the best yet.
Walter N. Allen of Meriden spoke at the breeders meeting but declined to present his paper. A larger crowd attended as Allen said his paper would attack fundamental Farmer theories and urge breeders to unite behind a proposed gigantic agricultural trust to fix product prices.
Chairman Morton Albaugh of the Republican state committee said the executive panel will meet in Topeka for the Kansas Day celebration to decide the number and locations of the state convention this year. Cyrue Leland and Joe Tam favored a single convention to elect delegates to the national convention and nominate state officers.
Judge Haren upheld the jury verdict in the Plumbers fight denying a new trial. He ruled the evidence supported the trust specialization and that there was no basis to set aside the verdict. Judge Basen dissented, arguing the evidence warranted a new trial.
The Washington dispatch reports Minister Loomis in Caracas says the state department cites Ventexusla imposing an emergency duty of 1 percent per pound on Agu and a lesser rate on another commodity. The message notes currency confusion and regulatory action affecting trade and imports.
James Allen reports his bugey wheels disappeared from behind his residence at 25 North Topeka Avenue last night and this morning only the back wheel remains. Police are not watching the scene.
Mattox is reported heading to the penitentiary to serve a twelve year sentence. Local authorities confirm the transfer and anticipated timeline for intake.
An Oklahoma sheriff confronts press coverage while Clyde Mattox sits on a Santa Fe eastbound train. The notorious convict, once sentenced to life for murder, recounts his past, escape, and his plea to serve his term. Local authorities brag about his nerve as reporters press for details. Mattox maintains a calm, defiant stance throughout the encounter.
Elizabeth Gladstone, aged 62, wins a supreme court judgment of 500000 against Joseph Hoardman for breach of promise. The case in San Francisco alleges misuse of afflictions and deceit in a longtime dispute over a hoped settlement.
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