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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1900
Page
1
News from Pekin reports continued intrigue among Chinese factions as Prince Ching may defend the legations with foreign aid. allied forces near 100000 strong aim to restore order while divisions among rulers affect relief efforts and potential escape of a besieged location.
Dated July news from Tien Tsivie reports renewed Chinese attack with 12 guns as allied forces land from cruiser Terrible and engage for seven hours with heavy casualties. Japan plans to dispatch 23 000 men and 800 nurses to China while Che Foo looting warns of rising Boxers activity and calls for defending Europeans in Pekin.
A San Francisco dispatch reports the Chinese consul general in San Francisco defending the uprising in China over missionary influence. He argues misinterpretation of Protestant work and warns against aggressive steps before China’s government acts, noting religious tensions and foreign interference.
Stevenson and Bryan arrive in Lincoln amid crowds of 1000 plus as Towne joins the party. They tour to the hotel, greet supporters, and plan Democratic strategy with national leaders amid the Nebraska and Illinois contingents.
Senator Lucien Baker visits to gauge support as Republicans expected to sweep Kansas. He predicts a strong GOP majority nationwide and notes Democrats in the East may falter while party unity strengthens in state politics.
New York Herald dispatch recalls Senator Hanna guiding Governor Roosevelt during a Cleveland stop. Hanna weighs voice training, pacing, and wardrobe, counsels Roosevelt to wear a silk hat in campaigns, and notes Roosevelt received McKinney speeches as a gift with a personal inscription.
A week of combat across Luzon results in 11 Americans killed and 16 wounded, while Filipino forces suffer 160 killed. Eight American prisoners are surrendered and 100 rifles turned over. Ambushes disrupt wagon trains between Indang and Naico as Third Infantry suffers nine deaths during delta patrol. In Panay, a three hour running engagement wounds or kills 70 enemy. Americans report no casualties. Insurgents show gradual acceptance of amnesty terms, with some American operations paused to allow rebels to take the decree.
The probate court records show Inte A V Auter left $43 000 in assets at death. Real estate valued at $15 009 includes four Monroe Street lots and two on Jefferson Street plus Lot 276 on Kansas Avenue. He held $247 253 in government bonds $309 in currency and cash on deposit.
Judge Hazen refuses to grant a new trial in a capital case involving Remington Paper Company versus Toreka Capital Company. The jury failed to reach a verdict, the motion was overruled, and the case proceeds to the Supreme Court.
In St Louis Missouri July advisability of resuming a strike will be paused. Streetcar workers and other BCEh tee labor met and nearly united in demanding to tender moral and financial support amid railway men who decided the debt.
London reports Lord Roberts dispatch from Pretoria on July 8 detailing Mahon and Hanbury Tracey’s defense of Rustenburg. Boers attacked with six guns and maxims. two officers and twenty-six men wounded. Five Boers killed, others wounded. Rustenburg held for the government with aid from Holdsworth’s hussars after a 48 mile march. London restless for decisive action in South Africa. Sister Isabel Wilson criticizes nursing and hospital shortages amid the campaign.
Roosevelt plans show at Oyster Bay today and then depart for St Paul to attend the State League of Republican clubs events on July 17 and 18. The notification committer outlines arrangements for the convention day and related activities.
The schooner Yacht Idler foundered in a fierce storm off Cleveland near Port Huron on Saturday. Six members of the Corrigan family aboard perished, including Mrs James Corrigan Myra, and children Charles Reilly Etta Corrigan Ida May Corrigan. Only Mrs John Corrigan survived. The vessel carried four sailors two cooks and the captain Samed Bi was the mate. The wreck occurred around 2 o clock as the storm struck and the family had been traveling from Cleveland toward Jamestown.
Washington reports a bumper crop with a farmer claiming four bushels per acre, the largest yet. Harvest began a month early in Spokane district as fall wheat is cut along the Snake River. Machinery shortages and scarce labor drive up wages for farmers.
Charleston hosts the thirty ninth annual NA E A convention opening tomorrow afternoon with delegates arriving from Illinois Nebraska Montana New Mexico and western states. President O T Carson of Columbus leads the gathering while officers include Irwin E B Shepherd Winona Minn secretary and C trustee chairman.
President McKinley began the day in Canton with a city drive then attended church at First Methodist. After the service he walked home and greeted well wishers before another evening drive and dinner with Judge Day. Mrs McKinley Secretary Cortelyou and Dr Rixey accompanied him. The day was quiet and restful with few calls.
Fort Scott Kansas July 2 R M Chenault of this city a delegate to the Middle of the Road Populist convention in Cincinnati in May placed in nomination for vice president Ignatius Donnelly the nominee of the convention Returned from the Kansas City Democratic nations convention Lind announced that he will support and vote for Bryan.
A Washington dispatch says Secretary Long will not proceed if international issues arise. On arrival at Kure, a board of survey will assess repairs for the Oregon. Naval Constructor Hobson, under treatment in Yokohama, may supervise repairs if able. The Oregon may stay in Japanese waters and serve in China if needed.
Geneva July 3 news reports the death of Pirat Lieutenant Horace Webster of the Second Volunteer Infantry in the Philippines. He was related to Wiiasa S Bisel, former timaster Weather Indications cotoken Taig. Warmer trend ahead with southerly winds.
In Georgetown Kentucky the commonwealth cases against Youtsey Powers Davis Whitaker and Comin for complicity in the Goebel murder were called on a change of venue before Judge Cautrill. The lengthy arraignment featured juror panel selection and a large, attentive audience as defense and prosecution teams were sworn in and Powers faced witness adduction requests. Ninety seven witnesses were listed for the prosecution and the defense indicated plans to proceed to trial with possible delays noted.
The excerpt outlines a faction of gold Democrats active in Bryan era politics in Missouri. It names Robert E Berke Thomas Calan and others, noting their push for a Bryan ticket and to align with party leadership while resisting opposition from nonaligned elements.
The article reports strong support for Commissioner of Patents C. H. Duell as a Republican nominee for Roosevelt's successor. It highlights his record and broad appeal among independents, the national administration, and Republican leaders including Senators, secretaries, and delegation members who have backed his candidacy. The piece notes his long service in Syracuse and continued active involvement with the party ticket.
The Lyon county Republican caucus Saturday endorsed Judge J. Jay Buck for district judge, replacing Judge F. Graves. The convention nominated candidates for clerk of court, probate judge, superintendent of schools, and other local offices, with ballots showing the slate and key party alignment noted by attendees.
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