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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
1
A conservative faction voices approval of the action described as a war cry against imperialism. The statement signals support from right leaning figures who frame the move as defending national interests and sovereignty. The piece notes allied parties and potential political implications amid ongoing tensions.
Kansas City July 5 The platform committee finished its work at 1 10 p m and adjourned sine die. The convention hall filled early as Democrats awaited the platform debate with Beater Hill and Hoke for remarks. Governor Beckham of Kentucky spoke strongly for a bold 16 to 1 pledge and unity, while Dewey drew no applause amid the party showing support for Bryan. The adjournment came to resume at 3 30 with platform committees ready to report.
Kansas City July 6 The Pennsylvania delegation met in caucus and unanimously decided to support AAI Stevenson of Illinois for vice president. The unit rule was abrogated and delegates will vote as they please. Ex Governor Pattison refused endorsement from the delegation.
Kansas City dispatch reports the platform committee delaying decisions on the 16 to 1 clause. Influential senators Money of Mississippi and Daly of New Jersey shifted positions, with a minority report initially planned but later dropped amid waning support. Cont page six.
Reports from Shanghai describe Emperor Kwang Su’s death by opium, the empress dowager's poisoning, and mass killings of foreigners as legations burn. Allied forces face difficulty holding Tien Tsin while fleets and troops converge.
Victoria July 5 details of the bombardment of the Taku forts. Allied ships including the British Algerine German Ilux Japanese Atagu US Yorktown and Russian Korejeta fought within 2000 yards. Chinese fire caused heavy casualties as landing parties moved in driving Chinese from the forts and northward with bayonets. Reports note ships damaged and casualties, exact lists not available.
Havana July 6 At a Havana city meeting a plan to ask Cuban municipalities to help fund returning Cuban soldiers was debated. Senor Gener led the opposition, arguing central authority should decide. It is likely three US infantry regiments will depart Cuba next month, leaving two in the island.
Fragmentary text describes the establishment of diplomatic relations and great events ahead of eastern nations, focusing on trade, residence, travel, and the introduction of steam machinery. Named individuals and precise details are unclear due to the OCR state.
Governor Theodore Roosevelt's special train, en route to St Joseph, paused briefly at Rock Island with no conductor aboard. The initial stop at Holton was swapped for a reform school encounter where inmates and staff gathered as the train passed. Roosevelt requested a short stop to address the youths.
Governor Theodore Roosevelt's special train arrived in Hannibal late at night, greeted by a large crowd. He spoke briefly before continuing to Quincy where he received a public reception, then addressed an enthusiastic audience in the public square before his train departed for Chicago.
Manila celebrates independence day with flags and readings. Students hear the Declaration and patriotic addresses. In Vigan, municipal officers are elected per General OUs order. A clash near Delta Rio Grande leaves twelve enemy killed, six rifles captured, and three Americans dead with two wounded.
The platform plank proposed by Mr. Kall of Texas would free all articles manufactured by trusts. Mr Newlands of Nevada opposed, calling it undemocratic. Mr. Ball criticized Newlands, saying he had left the party under Cleveland. The committee decided to insert the line.
Webster Davis will endorse the Democratic ticket with a strong pro-Boer platform commitment. An official public announcement is expected if the convention's stance is confirmed. Sculptor Sir Thomas Farrell Dowd, president of the Royal Hibernian Academy, has died. Weather shows a forecast of storms in Kansas with moderate temperatures and southerly winds shifting.
A massive oil fire ignited at the Standard Oil plant in Bayonne New Jersey near Con Stable Hook beginning early July 5. Explosions shattered windows, killing electrician Charles King and injuring several others as tanks and crude oil fed the blaze. Firefighters faced scorching heat and raging flames extending over a mile, while crews and workers dug trenches to contain the liquid across the Hook and surrounding yards. Total damage and losses climbed into the millions with hundreds of thousands of gallons of oil burning and risk to adjoining properties.
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