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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
1
General Warren forces a dawn surprise on a small garrison at Spion Kop, driving the defenders from a forward position but sustaining heavy losses. British troops, amid continuous shellfire, hold the ground as reports praise Warren’s tactical gains and note ongoing bombardment and reinforcements.
American scout FR Burnham returns to South Africa and reports Spion Kop position improving for the British. He predicts a rolling open country ahead and a long siege of Pretoria, with Boer forces drawn from main positions to counter a British advance. Burnham sails Saturday for field duty on Lord Roberts staff.
A dispatch from Austin reports that about 300 Yakut Indian prisoners captured by Mexican troops during a recent encounter near Ro Tita, Mexico, are among the captives. Many are said to be Braves. Mexican military authorities seek details of the operation. The rebels allegedly scattered into small bands and the casualty count remains unclear.
New York. Jan 2. Miss Gould’s benefaction to the Mo Co A Brooklyn naval branch totals 123000. The gifted sum enables a memorial building with a front of feet, featuring a tiled cafe and ceremonial hall. A library, swimming tank, baths and restaurant will serve the institution and its patrons.
A spate of dynamite explosions rocks Leadville with a third blast damaging buildings near a theater, a mine home, and the county courthouse rear. No injuries reported but police seek motive and suspect persons, names unclear in the report. Local officials describe the incidents as possibly connected vandalism.
Reports reach Kingman county of a disease spreading north through Bhabsis from Oklahoma. Four cases are noted today in Kingman county with Varner seeing its appearance. The state board of Health notes fresh outbreaks in the area as of today.
From Wichita a report says George M Munger supporters in Sedgwick County offer to trade the state convention for county delegates. They demand that Sedgwick guarantee Munger the county’s endorsement for governor, signaling belief he controls a large share of the party’s central committee. The pledge provokes renewed party contention in Topeka.
On January 25 in New York hubble Col W J Bryan left Jersey City at 10:45 AM for Harrisburg Pennsylvania where he will speak that night. He says he will accept invitations from the legislatures of Minnesota and Michigan before returning home.
John W. Breidenthal hesitates to withdraw as Populist gubernatorial candidate amid Topeka talks. Ex congressman Simpson pressure and Democratic insistence split supporters while Breidenthal weighs a withdrawal and seeks union with Republicans and bankers, with Leedy and Lewelling factions opposed.
The text describes Breidenthal facing opposition from Leedy and Lewelling factions, with Simpson pressing for a letter of withdrawal. Democrats meet in Topeka to discuss conventions while Breidenthal defends his record as bank commissioner. Accusations include incompetence and boodle, amid party faction infighting and alleged leaks.
The North China Daily News reports an edict naming Prince Tuane’s nine year old son as heir to Emperor Kwangsu. The new emperor is to ascend the throne January 21, with the dowager empress pressing abdication plans despite opposition in some circles.
Followers of J. F Burton plan a long conference after Kansas Day on elevation Monday. Burton will arrive from Washington at noon tomorrow. It is claimed he was invited by the Union rescue club of Brooklyn to respond to W. J Bryan's speech tonight, but he prefers to return home to adjust his political stance during the Republican catherine.
Cartoon from Patis Jan 21. The Figaro prints a drawing to Herman Paul titled The Arrival at New York showing a customs official searching a paten ter. The official asks What to in your satchel MM. LeCimte and the patient replies This is money I am taking to my brother in law.
The state agricultural college faces unpaid salaries as Governor Branley suspends college officers. About $14,000 is due on various accounts, with $10,000 in larger sums and $4,000 in smaller bills. Creditors plan lawsuits while the board claims no funds are available until a deficiency appropriation is made. The controversy involves Republicans and Populists over misused appropriations and unexpended balances.
A state committee selected to outline a course of study for Kinmas schools met last night with the superintendent, adopting humane and practical branches as a starting point. No conclusions were reached beyond this, and plans for future sessions were announced to review assigned topics. Members present included A St Taylor, Ee porks Bi Nivhalg, and others from Manhattan and nearby areas.
Metal traders report a near deadlock across branches as buyers and sellers remain far apart in price. Some signs of rising prices provide optimism for a potential upward move, despite widespread caution in the current season. Weather outlook for Chicago Jan 2 notes fair tonight and Friday with gusty winds.
A special train carried over 2 000 men with Winchester rifles to Frankfort Kentucky. Governors Taylor and other officials denied they are soldiers. Men from Rett Allen Knox Harlan Whitlet Metcalf and Edmundson counties formed groups around the state house. A resolutions committee drafted pro liberty statements urging calm and lawful actions.
Harlow Higgins of Emporia Kansas, 22, killed himself after a planned arrest by Lyon County Sheriff on a grand larceny charge. A note to a Malloon woman suggests a possible motive linked to alleged infidelity. A separate report from Illinois notes $5000 embezzlement at Calhoun County officials and a Bradley Illinois post office robbery with $1400 in stamps and $40 cash stolen.
The Colorado Editorial Association urged newspapers nationwide to press Congress for repeal of duties on white paper and wood pulp. A Denver committee invited publishers to the National Editorial Association meeting in New Orleans February 28 to discuss action, urging universal support across daily, weekly, and monthly papers.
Report says a large unnamed vessel ran aground near Fox Point Bay St George on Wednesday January 17. Wreckage lay alongside but no sign of crew. A southeast gale pushed the vessel off shore on Saturday but no mariners were seen. Offense details mention a theft of six thousand dollars from Joseph Ry Paclean Son Jewelers with possession of the Combinalion.
The Le Sene Fuel Company announces immediate start of a coking plant at Ottumwa with ten ovens. A second plant of similar capacity will be built upon completion. Iowa Comb will provide good measure of new plant output as plans proceed.
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