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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1900
Page
1
Reports from Washington and London indicate the Dowager Empress continues to wield power in Beijing as outlaws disperse. Dispatches note fragile improvements in China, with foreign protection urged, and Allied powers preparing for potential actions near Pekin amid ongoing anti foreign sentiment and military moves.
In New York the Brotherhood of Tailors with about 13 000 members plans a possible general strike. They say gains from earlier years have faded as contractors revert to the task system with long hours. Leaders urge restraint but strike sentiment remains high despite cautions from Henry White of the United Great Workers and Joseph Barondess who spoke at tailors meetings.
Climate and crop service reports show very warm conditions with daily highs about 2 degrees above normal and hot winds in central and western counties. Rain was sparse with fair to good cover in southeastern counties. wheat mostly stacked, corn in pre condition, apples fair, alfalfa and flax reports mixed, oats rusted in places, and signs of rain needed in certain districts.
New York dispatch reports Admiral Dewey congratulates himself on leaving politics and pursuing personal plans. He dismisses long term ambitions and says years from now he may be content elsewhere while debates linger about a possible Democratic rehabilitation with him as a candidate. Mrs. Dewey objects to the forward looking talk.
Town e asserts Democrats and Fusionists will unite with Populists for the ticket nominated in Kansas City. She expects reduced friction and considers plans to offer full state tickets in Nebraska and South Dakota for electoral support. The idea of a mixed ticket with a VP offer is discussed as a means to keep Populists aligned.
A head end collision occurred when Rock Island eastbound No 12 struck engine No 7 near the Topeka yards at a water tank. Passengers were jolted, with Mrs. J M Wood lightly hurt and mail clerk P M Rittenour cut. engineer Gruell and crew blamed for the incident.
Frank O. Sanborn of Cancer, Mase, cites a letter asserting Henry Thompson of Pasadena, California, should receive a Kansas pension for services rendered in 1826 during John Brown era actions. The note links Thompson to Brown’s raid at Mack Jack Palmyra and stresses Thompson as an elderly, wounded in that conflict.
Several members of the Republican committee arrived this morning for a meeting at headquarters tonight at 3.6 o'clock. They will discuss plans for the campaign and the central committees in various districts who have participated in the committee. Palin is the meeting’s focus, with the state committee planning monthly gatherings during the campaign to improve party management in Kansas.
Fragmented OCR text shows a statistical official and bank president in Chicago weighing in on an election against Willan J. Breanda. Mentions include a comptroller of the currency era under Cleveland, the Commercial National Bank, and various voters and issues. Context remains unclear due to garbled wording.
A Topeka gathering of leaders from Kansas charities and corrections discussed forming a state association to study and improve charitable and correctional institutions. Plans call for a first annual meeting next November and efforts to remove partisan influence from management.
Peoria July 10 Epworth Leaguers from all sections gather despite threatening weather for the state convention. The meeting runs from 11 this morning to tonight with friction between local and state committees over publication of the universal program. A heated contest for the presidency unfolds as Alfred Dixon of Chicago seeks the office opposed by Northern delegates backing another candidate. Delegates from Greene and other towns attend, with regional figures listed among participants.
Carbondale resident Mr Darnum Brown arrived home after two years in Patagonia. He collected specimens for the American Museum of Natural History and studied fossils of armadillo and tapir ancestors. He plans further fieldwork in Dakota and later foreign trips. The Patagonians are described as tall and industrious cattle raisers with peaceful manners.
British dispatches report Boers evacuated Senekal positions as reconnoitring parties note many moved toward Ficksturg while others head toward Bethlehem. Commanders say Boer retreat signals a rapid near end to fighting in the area.
A herd of English cavalry horses escaped at Kansas City's Ninth street Incline en route to the Union depot. Several injured but none seriously. Officers Kirk and Treahy aided by driver calmed the panicked animals and guided them back to the loading pens at Belt Line and Grand Avenue.
Georgetown Kentucky July 10 The defendant is not ready for trial announced by ex Governor John Youngbeown lead ing counsel for Caleb Powers When the first of whinwsree for the defence was called One hundred and seventeen witnesses were called and only twenty nine answered present Commonwealth attorney Franklin objected to continuance and asked that attachments be issued for absent witnesses The defense asked till two o clock to file and Havite in support of the motion for a continuance and court adjourned until that hour
El Dorado July 16 Mrs Olin Castle died Monday night from throat wounds suffered June 22. Miss Jussie Morrison was arrested and charged with the crime. Mrs Castle lingered seventeen days despite medical care and efforts to feed her. Her funeral is planned for Wednesday.
A terse dispatch reports George Jatch Schweinfurth renouncing faith and leaving the community the term hemyenateines. The note states he will depart to the capital, amid brief mention of July events and Hockfurd reports. The fragmentary text mentions Chienza and July 10 as a dated context.
The National Education Association begins its Charleston convention with nearly 200 delegates. Welcome addresses from Palmetto State leaders, remarks by Dr. E Gram Lyte, J. W. Carr, and J. Adger Smith, and president C T Corsutt fill the opening session. Dr. Harper urges a national university with a Washington monument as nucleus, but delegates call for further study. Names for potential president include J A Foshay, Francis W. Parker, and S C Geena.
Washington July 10 General Mace Arthur cables the War Department that the Fourteenth Infantry and artillery will leave on Friday for Taku. Other infantry regiments and artillery are assigned to convey or join for Chinese service, with depot stores and three months subsistence planned. Additional details cover transport, ammunition, clothing, and animal supplies for 500 men and interim depots in China.
Cleveland July 10 The Window Glass Cutters League of America opens with about 90 delegates. Key issue is wage scale through year end. Union leaders report a trust arrangement to give stock to a unit of American Window Glass Company. Possible severance of control seen as likely by locals. Also notes a shipping order to Nagasaki and weather outlook for Chicago with mixed showers and fair spells.
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