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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1900

Page

8

Expeditions Set To Search Arctic For Missing Polar Hero

Reports from Kansas City indicate Captain Ernest Andres, brother of the polar explorer, has prompted several European expeditions to seek traces of his missing party. Leaders include Baron Toll and others, with routes looping Norway to Siberia and Cape Chelymaxiu as summer plans unfold.

Kansas City Jirelyn B. Baldwin Kansas Arctic Fame Associated Press Ernest Andres Sirindiers Fraco- Ret Baron F Vor Toll Europe Asia Norway Nova Zambia Cape Chelymaxiu Siberian Bering Strait Haron Nordennkiotd Canta W. Pode Ger- Shona Praia Duke of Abrussi

KILLED BY BOXERS IN Peking MASSACRE CLAIMS

New York July 6 according to secretary Ty son of Cyrus Meld Judson Miss Mary Condit Smith sister in law of Judson has been killed in Peking amid reports foreigners were massacred. Judson pressed Washington for news and was told there was no hope for her safety. Also notes related to Mrs Smith and family links to Havana Tokyo and Washington with mentions of Justice Field and Hendersons heading to Yellowstone and coast.

New York Tyson Cyrus Meld Judson Mary Confit Smith Judson State Department Washington Miss Smith Bliss Smith Conger Lieutenant Key Tokio Bos Leonara Wood Havana Condit Smith Justice Field Supreme Court

Noted Kansas Orator Praises Bryan Nomination Speech

Kansas City speaker voices strong support for William Jennings Bryan, arguing democracy on one platform across the nation, praising his courage and conscience. He compares trusts to threats and urges voters to back Bryan to preserve liberty and freedom globally.

Kansas Bryan Kansas City Jonn H. Atwond Mr. Bryan Webster Davis David Bennett Rim Atlantic States Nebraska America Ike Hanna Uke Elin Transvaal South Africa Non Penle Mryan

Tillman Joins Populists at Kansas City Meeting

Kansas City July 6 populists welcomed Senator Tillman at the Populist headquarters amid cheers and a mingling crowd. The session featured praise for the Democratic platform and talk of cross party unity with Towne Bryan and the ailing alliances. A long conference followed an extended social huddle as leaders debated strategy and platform alignment.

Kansas City Ben Tillman Tillman George Willams Gottleman Jerry Simpaia Mr. Willisons Ben Tolman Joe Waters Kansas Charles Towne Popcullen Silver Republican Golegate Jowral Peter Ringal Minnesota Bryan Towne Jerry Simpson Democratic Party Ben Tilman James Maguire Tarone John Breidenthal Webster Davis Frank Peltret Rathens Chicago

Hats Invade Press Quarters In Kansas City

In Kansas City on July 6 women reportedly entered the press area and seized vacant seats. Many wore high hats, a sight that unsettled the crowd including Kansas lawmakers and businessmen. Judge W S Glass of Margaritie was involved as the scene unfolded.

Bo Oegas Kansas City Correct W. 5 Glass Aflec

Convention spectator from Abliene draws Kansas crowd

Special to the State Journal from Fanses City on July 6 reports Col EC Litt le of Abliene observed the nominating proceedings. He wore khaki attire from his Philippines service and attracted attention for his military air. The crowd enjoyed the scene as Davis declared for Bryan during the afternoon.

J Fanses City EC. Littte Abliene Col. Little Philippines Little Webster Doyle Davis Bryan

Roosevelt faction fades as Stevenson favored for vice presidency

Kansas City dispatch reports a hazy vice presidential scene at the convention. Stevenson leads delegates, Towne follows, Danforth gains strength, and Kellar’s backers debate nomination. Nebraska and Arkansas leaders favor Stevenson, while Sulzer credits party harmony and recalls upcoming ballot choices.

Kansas City Stevenson Towne Eliot Danforth Kellar New York Croker Tammany Senator Hill Harmony Danforth L. Metcalfe Nebraska Bryan Metcalfe Jones Arkansas Richardson Sulger Sulzer Tamman

Will to Fight for Independence Amid Burgher Stand

A front dispatch notes General De Wet remains unfurled in the field as Kruger asserts the South African republic will fight for independence while five hundred burghers endure. Doyle estimates fever toll and medical effort amid Bloemfontein cases and deaths.

Qoem Paul London DeWet Omm Lal Telegraho Lorenzo Marques Kruger Watervalouder Herr Kruger South African Republic Conan Doyle Bloemfontein Doyle

Five Deaths From Heat as City Endures 90 Degree Day

Chicago records five more deaths and 13 prostrations as heat tightens its grip. The deceased include Dr. Robinson Tripp, 79, at home. Andrew Cusiman in hospital. Ludwig Ribas, one year old, at home. Wmatecuer at home. and John Leach in hospital. Senator John C. Spooner, serving his second term, will retire and not seek reelection, citing upcoming state senate elections altering the successor race.

Chicago Andrew Cusiman Ludwig Ribas Wmatecuer John Leach Spooner Milwaukee John C. Spooner United States The Sentinel State Senate

Revival of Steel Trade Intensifies Wall Street Hope

New York July 6 reports of visits by top steel executives and a sharp stock rise foster belief that key measures to improve industry conditions are being planned. A director says talks with leaders from Federal Steel Carnegie American Steel and Wire National Steel Lacksawanna and Maryland Steel aim to end demoralization, fix lower prices for pig iron and billets, and establish harmony across major firms.

New York Wall Street Gary Federal Steel Company American Steel and Wire Company Carnegie Company National Steel Company Lackswanna Steel Company Maryland Steel Company Hessemer

Fire at Standard Oil works rages at Bayonne docks

Still burning at Standard Oil company works in Con stable Hook Bayonne New Jersey. Fire department and company fighters battled fumes overnight with limited effect. About 3 15 a tank ruptured gushed liquid and naphtha spread in all directions. No injuries were serious today.

New York Standard OM Company Constable Hook Bayonne Fire Department of Standard Oi Company

McKinley Hears News From Kansas City

President McKinley received bulletins from Kansas City all day with messages read aloud by Secretary Cortelyou. The president and Mrs McKinley then took a long drive about Canton after learning of the convention's adoption. No actions or reactions indicated displeasure or surprise.

M’kinley Kansas City Canton McKinley Buieting Cortelyou Molin

Negro League Officers Kansas City July 6

Kansas City reports changes in Negro National League leadership as the Longs win top posts. Officials announce new officers and ongoing plans for the season.

Negro League Kansas City N. National League

Berlin Market Swoon Magnified Says New York Bankers

In New York on July 6 observers dismissed sensational Berlin dispatches about a German monetary crisis. They cited declines in German markets as mainly in speculative stocks and Chinese funds, with Frankfurt and Berlin drops modest, and KUHN LOEB and Heidelbach Ickelheimer noting no foundation for panic. James Stillman of National City Bank said Berlin’s distress was greatly magnified.

New York Berlin Wall Street Alexander John & Co Hamburg Kuhn, Loeb & Co

George Sands Promoted to St. Louis Kansas City & Colorado GM

George L. Sands former Santa Fe official is named vice president and general manager of the St. Louis Kansas City & Colorado railroad with headquarters in St. Louis. A board meeting granted him full authority over construction and operation following Bir L M Fouts resignation to join the Allegheny Improvement company.

George L. Sands Santa Fe St. Louis, Kansas City & Colorado Railroad St. Louis Bir. L M. Fouts Allegheny Improvement Company

Cotton Manufacturers to Curtail Output in Mass Reduction Plan

Fall River July 6 The selling committee of the local cotton manufacturers association estimates that by next Monday two million spindles will join the movement to curtail production for four weeks between July and September 13. This means a reduction of a million pieces and a loss of half a million dollars in wages to operatives.

Fall River Mass Cotton Manufacures Association Bio

Court frees Sipido in Wales plot case. editor dies

Brussels reports the Assine court found Jean Baptiste Sipido acted without discernment after firing at the Prince of Wales and sent him to reform school. Richmond Dispatch editor Col. C. B. Cawarin dies of typhoid fever at age 48 in Richmond Virginia.

Brussels Assine Prince of Wales Jean Baptiste Sipido Sipido Mert Pensehot Miire Richmond Dispatch Ichmond, Va Col. C. ©. B. Cawarin The

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