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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1900
Page
1
amid dispatches from London reporting Britain’s pursuit of the Viceroy aboard ship en route to Pekin. A Shanghai triumphal arch honoring him was ordered removed by the city council, as powers seek agreement on China. The message notes England and the United States standing together amid tensions and Boxer disturbances spreading across several provinces.
Weather for Kane forecasts full night and warmer southerly flow. The issue also lists a London cable letter, trial updates, battles, railway notes, fire room moves, weekly review, political notes, society items, markets, theatre and editorial summaries, and miscellaneous prayers and anecdotes from The Town.
London July 21 It reports a heat wave forcing social reform in dress from tall hats and frock coats to straw hats. Herbert Gladstone is seen in a straw hat in the House of Commons. The article notes rising deaths from heat and inadequate city provisions, with social and transport disruption and a shift in etiquette.
The text recalls Captain Tewse being blinded and brought before the Queen who praised his gallantry while the monarch shed tears. It notes Lord Lansdowne and the House of Lords tributes to Canadian volunteers Lieutenant Borden and Birch killed defending a British position. It mentions the Earl of Carrington’s comparison of colonial patriotism to an Australian underground river and ends with Frank Miller’s defeat by Joseph Farquharson for royal academy associate membership in a 28 to 10 vote.
Secret service reports to Washington reveal an insurgent operation in San Miguel with letters from Aguinaldo and plans for a Manila uprising. A factory of blank Republica Filipina forms was found, plus orders and encouragement from rebel leaders. The message urges unity and resistance against American rule.
Special dispatch from Cape Town reports Lord Teberts attacking Middleburg with strong force. President Kruger is present with the burghers directing defense amid a major battle in progress.
Forty people were injured when a street car jumped the track at Mineral Ridge in Niles Ohio. The most seriously hurt include Howell Williams and Watkin Williams. others lightly hurt are Telemally Newby John Ryan and Iam Shaw, all residents of Niles. The cause of the wreck has not yet been determined.
William K Vanderbilt, young millionaire, was arrested by Park Policeman Bernard Nell for speeding in Blue Hill park reservation. He appeared in court, paid a $15 fine after release on $25 bail, with a bail commissioner from Quincy present. Forecast notes warmer weather and southerly winds in Chicago area.
United States Judge Thayer orders levy on Connecticut Mutual Life and Mutual Life of New York properties in Kansas to satisfy a 324,000 judgment held by Sallie Hillman-Smith. The case, long fought and historically notorious, saw multiple trials and appeals stymied by missing supersedeas bonds, with execution ordered despite prior appeals and complex insurer involvement.
An apparent stranger near Medicine Lodge was shot and buried. Inquests at the scene and in Lawrence labeled the body unknown. Insurance firms contested claims suggesting Fredrick Adolph Walters as the deceased. Ambiguous testimony by a companion led to lengthy trials. Hillmon disappeared the night of the Barber County incident. his widow remarried.
Paris July 21 Count Boni de Castellane married to Miss Anna Gould of New York fought a sword duel with Count Orlowski on Paris outskirts. Orlowski was wounded in the Ahorax during the first assault and doctors halted the fight. The duel was to continue until one could not proceed after a quarrel centering on a newspaper article about Castellane. Seconds failed to reach a settlement, prompting a meeting.
Washington July 21 Chinese minister Wu Ting Fang handed Secretary of State two telegrams from Shanghai and Nanking confirming Conger dispatch. First telegram says imperial decree this moon notes ministers safe while insurgents fight and Li Hung Chang moves north to quell. Second from Li Kui Yu dated July 14 reports edict to find safe ministers, except German minister killed by anarchists. rigorous punishment planned for culprits. Li Kui Yu ranks high among China’s officials after Li Hung Chang.
Canton Ohio July 21 Accompanied by Mrs McKinsey the president to a drive today over the country roads for several hours. No new of the Chireme question reached him by 1 oclock and all advices have been favorable. Hanna is expected to reach the city about 1 oclock for an extended conference with the president before going east next week to open headquarters. The senator will be accompanied by Mrs Hanna and by Colonel and Mrs Myron T Herrick.
Washington reports Admiral Dewey says he is out of politics and declines any presidential nomination. He spent most of the day in town while friends note favorable talk at anti imperialist meetings in New York. He states he cannot subscribe to the views of some participants and will not engage in mass politics.
Reports from the border indicate hundreds of Chinese nationals are landing in Mexico and making their way toward the United States in an effort to escape the Chinese war. Officials say thousands may seek entry as the conflict spreads.
A July 19 dispatch from Shangtai recounts a near catastrophe during the July 3 attack on the native city of Ten Tsin. Japanese commander Fukushina and allied forces failed to breach the walls. American troops under Col Liscum bore heavy fire, the color bearer killed, and a retreat ordered as Chinese and allied lines clung to muddy ground and ruined bridges amid artillery and rifle fire.
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