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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1900

Page

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Buller’s Army Relates to Ladysmith March

News from the Natal front reports General Buller moving 40,000 troops toward Ladysmith with a long wagon train. Boers bolster positions as bombardment rings the siege area. Dispatches note heavy shelling near Colenso and ongoing attempts to breach Boer lines, with relief efforts advancing and plans for renewed fighting anticipated any hour.

London Ladyemith Butlers Lollysmith Derenk Lancashirw Heu Ghrenadir Guarda Prince Francie Buller Res Malls Terutth Ettierre Thureday Spearmen’s Potmaitees Thapsias API Gieneys Hrakfontein Poker Mount Futweya Pune Gunigvinge Fannar Gen. Warren Saya Lachemth Gils Holler Tagela Moray Chieveley Colensa Bollers Wuyance Bea Ceiver Wistof Colerisa Chleve Durban Deine Culenso War Office Welm

Bristow and Postmaster Appointments Under Scrutiny

Warrington June 2. Fast master General Smith detailed the tumbling into polyga mous charges and letters about Logan Utah and other posts. The investigation found no preexisting charges and noted prior papers were not directed to the president until later. The hearing continues next week with Bristow expected to testify.

Warrington Fast Smith Rom No Clemensin Presbyterian Church Logan Ural Statin Smaith Lignan Maormin Porter Utah EL W Nelson John M. Goyle William Lrangham Bristow Pantmasterstiy Argumog Hastmanter Arenenil Cherie Wit Leute Growvenor Lents Brtutaw

Marlborough Sails to South Africa

London dispatch notes the Duke of Mart Senoineh as a 4 suite officer leaving for South Africa today accompanied briefly by Mrs HL P Betmont to Southampton. The duchess will not join him at the Cape and the duke travels with only a valet, amid limited staff.

London Duke of Mart Senoineh South Africa HL P Betmont Southampton Cape Ito

Wretcingtos Report on Klondike River Mining Prospects

A winter journey plan from Klondike area focuses on expansion of gold mining efforts. Reports cite invested wealth, infrastructure like a fire department and drains, and anticipated production driven by steam mining machinery. Officials note 2006 gold output near nine million dollars more than the previous year, signaling growth despite hard conditions.

Lawsen Potmenal Ming Klondike Dawaon

Stone Stone of Leavenworth Seeks Fusion Nomination

A fragmentary piece praises Senator James C. Stone of Leavenworth as a strong, dignified figure with a popular pull for the Populist governor nomination. It notes his Kentucky roots, farm life, banker appearance, and deft public speaking as reasons his allies favor him.

New Pest House Planned By City Council

Mayor Drew called a special council meeting to decide on a pest house site. The plan favors quick, cheap construction at fair grounds with room for 16 beds at about 400 dollars, built in three to four days. Second ward representatives praised the approach and urged safety for residents on Fourth Street.

Drew Nron Fourth Street Cornell

No License On Vice Warpath At Police Station

Police Judge CR Maga led a disorderly ward at the station in rapid sequence yesterday. It was the fortieth monthly incident involving the vice house and warrants were issued and served by officers. Jennie Cline arrived at the station after three officers, and Jailer Grubbs opened the docket, booking the named inmates per precedent.

CR. Maga Waranta Jennie Cline Ofvicek Grubbs

Judge Megaw Publicly Warns Inmates Over Fines

The judge summons inmates including Vera Knowles and Grace Brown to court. He rejects taming down proceedings and warns that future fines will rise if violations continue. Jailers collect the fines and the session ends with stern admonitions about beer at their establishments.

Vera Knowles Megaw Rameeye Vera Kninee Keeper Det Krowles Grace Brown Bertha Smith Gerth Daly Dron Maud Brooks Helen Henderson Gertrude Barr Thee Cupe Magay

Stone elected to leadership amid Teaven Worth scene

Stone, a Vale graduate past 40, built a career in cattle and farming, not law, and rose to leadership in Leavenworth with a large majority. He is a popular figure in Teaven Worth County politics and associated with the Sons of Fil. He and Stormy are noted in regional affairs and Stone pursues wealth through mining schemes during the legislative period.

Stone Vale Leavenworth Teaven Worth Kates Mr Stone Senate Topeka Legislative Messier Stare Mast Witter

Kimball Piano Co. Expands in Topeka Building Plans

J Caney, manager of Kimball Piano Co., opened in Topeka six years ago when Kimball was little known in the region. Through bold advertising and quality instruments, the firm moved 700 to 800 pianos locally and 2,500 or more nationwide, with 189 the best year yet. Culley oversees Kansas, Oklahoma and southern Nebraska agency growth as wholesale and retail demand soars, prompting plans for a fine new building to house expanded operations and showroom.

J. ©. Caney Kimball Piano Co Topeka Kimballiano Kimball Culley Agencie Kansas Oklahoma Nebraska Jeno Tance

PROM JAPAN TO CHILL

San Francisco on January 2 C Morte Vienna the Chinese minister to the United States and Japan arrived from Tokyo aboard the steamer Darien en route to Washington Minister Vienna said Tokyo is active with the Japanese foreign office on colonization plans in China and a steamship line between Yokohama and Valparaiso The minister admitted important negotiations at Tokyo but would not reveal their nature Mr Vicuna noted Japan's rapid progress in railway construction and industrial development.

San Francisco C. Morte Vienna Japan Tokio Darle Washington Ip Tokio Foreign Office Actroins Jaganyas Chi Yekshams Valparaiss Vicuia

Pullman Wages Drop Across Sleeping Car Conductors

Chicago officials report a posted circular at The Pullman sub-office within Union Depot announcing wage cuts for sleeping car conductors. The reduction is claimed to be as much as 26 percent, potentially forcing veteran conductors back to starting pay. Unclear whether the cut applies to all workers or only a subset.

Chicago Pullin Union Depot

Morse Seeks Injunction Over Auditorium Contract Denial

Local dispute erupts as Morse declares mind made up after bid rejection by Topeka City Council. He plans to seek county attorney action to halt the awarding of the auditorium contract to Laird & Blackman and pursue an injunction or damages.

Tinek Laird & Blackman J. 5 Maree Bigek Mr. Morse Mrr. Morse Morse Kansas Avenue Eighth Tenth Avenues Mack, Laird & Blackman Blackman Black & Laird Iowa Topeka Jensore North Topeka Moree Gordon Street Uth Kansan Avenue Fourth Street Auorstey Squire Tam WI Hive Rive Binek Laird Rivei Jeimire Godard Jetmore Bird Ty Black, Laird & Blackman Black

Ruskin Dies in London at Age 61

John Ruskin eminent English author died this afternoon in London from influenza aged 61. He rose to prominence with a landmark critique of land and seascape painting proving modern artists superior in some works. His prolific output covered art criticism, politics, architecture, mythology, and social reform, influencing schools and artists before declining poet laureateship after Tennyson's death.

London John Ruskin Ruskin Hugin Oxford Casabridge University

Canal navigability demonstration on winter channel voyage

Summit January 20. A sanitary committee aboard the yacht Juliet demonstrated the canal’s navigability along the deep water way between the lakes and the gulf. Mayor Harrison and Public Works Commissioner McGund led officials and business leaders aboard to assess feasibility and discuss a possible deep water route. Admiral Tiewey may be invited on a future trip to Chicago to view the project.

Gulf Juliet Chicago Lockport Moyor Harrison Public Works McGund Western Lavenna Tia Triste Jones Mayer Harrison Admiral Tiewey Canna Tim Harrison Antrastess Tone

Milhmnan Proscribed Over Adulterated Milk Findings

Food Inspector Farnsworth orders Salem milk ban after tests show adulteration with average fat near three percent, while other tastings indicate standard purity. Also notes Kansas postmasters appointed for Sheridan and Marshall counties with replacements.

Milhmnan Farnsworth Rarmsworth Nasionar Salem

Bryan's Stand on Philippines and Expansion Debate

A Washington Times view quotes former Secretary of War Wim J Bryan saying he resigns from the army and opposes imperial rule in the Philippines. He favors independence for the Philippines on Cuban terms and noninterference while they self-determine, contrasting annexation with republic status.

New York Times Washington Wim. J Sin Imperial Philippines South Americas Cantral Lam Tor Priate Sion T Bawa

Ambushes Mark Early Phase of Coastal Campaign

Washington dispatch reports the first major ambush in the Lage zone coastal campaign. A pack train from Sanlo Tamas to San Pablo was attacked by Ly Ralston’s force of the Thirtieth infantry yesterday, with two killed, 34 men wounded or missing, and seventeen captured. A Spartan unit, Miles, suffered two wounded.

Washington Mintta Sanlo Tamas San Pablo Lauria Primvince Ly Ralston Fascey An Tamas Belting Bie Corey Bortyt Lisirgenle

Unanimous report on Brigham H Roberts case read

Washington reports the special committee’s unanimous findings on Brigham H Roberts of Utah. The majority favor his expulsion from the House, while a minority suggests sworn testimony and possibly expulsion by two thirds. The document details hearings, Roberts’s refusal to testify, and constitutional authority cited.

Washington Special Committee of Investigation Brigham HH. Roberts Utah Hawks Sigm Taylor Wd Eberty Roberte Bock Stone Wwe Ticts Cnsert Rene

Ranger Leaves For Panama

Bah Francisco Jan 2h The Ranger steamship will depart for Panama to conduct an important survey. It will also drop anchor at Magdalene Bay to deliver mail and pick up cargo before heading to San Francisco and then to Samy Harbor to await orders from Washington.

Francisco Ue & Steamanto

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