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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1900
Page
1
Washington reports a mixed Chinese dispatch regarding Prince Tuan and the sighting of all ministers in Pekin on the eighteenth with no ministers harmed. The State Department notes possible deception and seeks corroboration from letters signed by British officials before accepting any imperial edict.
The Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions released a hopeful cable from Pekin noting that Shan Tune Hovernor Che Moo Tuotwl and other editors are improving. The message mentions possible negotiations and relief efforts for refugees as missions discuss safety and aid in the wake of upheaval.
Reports from London suggest cautious optimism as officials acknowledge some missionaries may still be alive in China. The Foreign Office and ministers reviewed edicts from Beijing and communications with Chinese authorities to verify safety and prevent miscarriage of information amid ongoing diplomatic efforts.
The McCormick Reaper company establishes a Kansas branch in Topeka with E. L. Rees in charge of opening. An office in the Thompson block on Quincy street will serve as temporary station while a two story warehouse and office building is planned near Rock Island and Santa Fe tracks. Expect 75 workers. construction hoped this year, or by next spring.
Two girls are dead and two men badly burned in a gasoline explosion at Sut POCH. Gustave Keppler is scorched on his face and hands while trying to rescue Anna Fohin Moore. The incident occurred on July 22 with several others injured.
Reports from Cape Town relay General Forester Walker and General Knox about Dewet’s forces cutting the railway and telegraph north of Hollingspruit and capturing Highlanders. Dispatches describe enemy movements toward Honingspruit, with communications to Pretoria disrupted and 100 Highlanders taken. President Steyn and both the Dewets are mentioned.
Emma Yowell, about 20, attempted to end her life by leaping from the Rock Island Bridge into the Kaw River. Henry Meer, a Rock Island shop employee, leaped after her and pulled her to shore despite a strong current. She was taken to the police station in a precarious condition, possibly having ingested poison, with strong signs of life returning after heroic efforts.
July records in Georgethen Ky describe the Goebel assassination case with witness accounts from Lt Teketts and Youtsey warnings. Also reported is a St Paul warehouse fire causing about 750000 in losses and an El Paso County civil action over Cochran estate assets against W G Phillips.
A July 5 letter from Dr. Pruen in China, written June 22 from Shanghai, describes English Mrs Mills arriving from Ton Tein and follows the Russian repulse of a Chinese assault at Tien Tain. Women and children were ordered to evacuate, with Marines landings and forts seized by Russians and Germans as shells fell.
The new national currency law did not force rapid nationalization of Kansas banks. Only six state or private banks joined the national system so far, while about thirty pursued charters. Two new national banks opened this week, Mount Hope and Cedarville, the latter backed by J. T. Bradley of Sedan. The state system shows a net gain of eight banks since the law began, with fifteen new state banks and six moving to nationals, including Mount Hope.
In Kamloops British Columbia on July 22 a sensational Indian murder occurred. At about 3 pm two Indian women rode furiously along Fourth avenue pursued by a mounted man armed with a Winchester. He shot one woman dead as she fell from her horse and fled toward the reserve before being arrested. the slain woman was the killer’s young wife. The motive was jealousy.
Washington reports the division of customs and insular affairs released the six month Philippine trade data through December 31 1899. Imports totaled 11406670 with 572346 duty free. Import duties 2071708 and exports 764056 with 237.55 percent in duties. Major sources include China and the United Kingdom with Japan and Spain also listed. Gold and silver imported and exported totaled 1297016.
The Kansas state horticultural society reports the apple crop will cover just over half a crop. The official estimate notes a total of 3,305,408 non bearing trees and 3,340,149 bearing trees across the state.
In Topeka two lawsuits were filed Saturday. Kansas City & North Western Railway demands 400 dollars from American Curled Wall Co for damages after a building burn during a lease. Society of Savings of Collurbur, Oberlin, seeks 27,740 dollars plus interest, alleging city bonds defaulted and unpaid coupons since March 1, 1897.
Peary relief steamer Windward entered the harbor with part of her machinery disabled. Replacements arrived by train at noon. repairs may take several days. The delay could disrupt plans to reach the far north.
Blackfoot Idaho July 3 Senator Qabels returns from Pocatello convention announcing a fusion between three parties in the state. He says Populists refused to join to nominate Stotnenberg but have now joined the plan. He predicts Democratic and Silver Republican ticket success and carry of nearly all counties.
Washington July 23 the state department publishes the text of an edict delivered by Mr Wu to Secretary Hay The edict dated the sixth moon July 17 transmitted by Viceroy Liu Kun on July 20 and received by Minister Wu July 21 It notes the China foreign powers conflict arising from anti Christian crusades and the fall of the Taku forts amid efforts to protect foreign legations while maintaining international relations.
Report notes workers active in organizing and protesting while an undercurrent of resistance grows against reforms. Key figures cited include union leaders and local officials as communities respond to policy shifts and job concerns.
Fort Scott July 2 Special to the State Journal reports anti-trend faction organizing to stop the bank commissioner from pursuing the governorship. Senator J C Stone of Lenginworth and A W Denison of El Dorado lead the effort while Oregon-like calls of Any One But Breidenthal echo in the rooms as discussions of a second Topeka convention surface and Jerry Simpson may push the U S Senatorial issue.
Murky dispatches report Japanese and German ministers slain, prompting Chinese authorities to demand investigations and protect foreign merchants and missionaries. Edict orders governors to settle claims from the Tien Tsin attack while suppressing lawlessness and restoring order. Weather notes and local political chatter follow with commentary on anti Breidenthal sentiment and potential party shifts.
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