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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1900
Page
1
Residents flee ports as foreign fighting legions depart, while British hold last lines. Reports from ape Town and surrounding districts describe widespread panic and confusion as curfews and naval movements ready to reassert control. Local authorities warn of further raids and advise civilians to seek safer inland shelters.
A fragmented report from York details demands for government action in the Charles W. Neely case. It references official proceedings, possible inquiries, and calls for response from authorities, with lingering questions about charges and next steps.
Weather indications show Chicago for June 4 with scattered showers in the east and strong winds from the north. Market reports note a sugar price rise while general commodity values shift. other items reference routine government notices and political updates. Local weather and price fluctuations frame early June activity across major cities.
The Copenhewn, a British steamer from Philadelphia, foundered near a reef seventy miles north of Cape Florida on June 4 after heavy weather. The crew was rescued with Captain Smith and officers proceeding to Lauderdale. Consul Tyler arranged support for the surviving sailors as the wreck was reported submerged.
March action with 25 men under Gen Funston engaging the enemy 33 miles east of San Miguel de Mayore. Captain George J. Golfrey of the 24th regiment and a private were killed. At Culite Island Panay 25 prisoners surrendered. Captain Godfrey, killed in the Philippines, praised as a popular Twentyninth officer who joined his regiment after West Point and Cuban campaign wounds.
In Manila on June 4 the U S transport Hanveck brought a Philippine commission party to the palace where General MacArthur received them. Taft stated the commission has full powers to study and propose reforms for a civilian government while MacArthur remains as military head. He outlined U S aims including stability of law order and a staged shift to civilian rule, with a comprehensive plan to establish a lasting government. Town Hall blaze in Yoxford Mass reports deaths and injuries with damages to schools and offices.
About 3,500 workmen idle after Federal Steel Trust shuts down its South Chicago open hearth furnace plate and bloom mills indefinitely. Officials refuse to explain cause as stocks drop and rumor spreads. Mills at Joliet Bay View Lorain and Chicago Union Works face possible follow-on closures, threatening up to 15,000 jobs if Bay View and Lorain also halt. John W. Gates once led the group. Gary’s word is final.
Stockholders and executives express unease over an indefinite federal order likely to shutter departments. They blame overproduction and high prices, noting railroads won’t buy at current values and suggesting further mill closures may follow as producers seek a marketable price. The Federal Steel Company may act in tandem with incomplete guidance from leaders.
Milwaukee reports hundreds of club women from four points of the compass have arrived for the biennial congress of women’s clubs. About 2000 visitors are expected, with delegations continuing through Tuesday noon. Credentials and seating committees are active as 1000 accredited delegates, plus another 1000 in the main hall, await programs. Some unfederated clubs seek seating though decision is pending.
Washington June 4 the senate convened with no urgent agenda. Senator Morgan reported a resolution declaring the Clayton Bulwer treaty abrogated and would call it up tomorrow. Debate on pension bills dominated, Pettigrew condemning the system as unjust and lobbied by special interests. The body passed a bill for safe deposit facilities in the Philippines and Cuba with deposit limits. Private measures included refund to Mathias Pedersen for wartime duties and a water bridge project in Rapides Parish Louisiana. Teller spoke on the Philippine question after continued obstruction.
Sydney June 4 The secretary of the National Association of Broom Manufacturers Mr Donaldson announces that the association meeting scheduled for June 7 in Chicago has been indefinitely postponed.
Receipts from admissions totaled 38 271 with booths and concessions over 33 700 and the midway netted 762 50. The week long fair grossed 7 504 90 with Dr Gray receiving one third of the gross per contract and staff share leaving a modest commercial profit after expenses. Note the event drew nearly 40 000 paid admissions and highlighted the Commercial Club’s management and committees.
Isaac H Lionberger said the citizens’ committee of seven nearly finished its arbitration work between the Transit company and the strikers. Ex Governor William J Stone counseled the strikers’ grievance committee as transit officials and workers’ leaders conferred to end the strike.
A U S minister in Pekin reports increasing murders and persecutions by the boxers outside Pekin. Railways halted, foreigners flee, and Chinese troops show little energy. U S naval force remains small near Pekin with possible reinforcement from Manila if needed. State department avoids deploying troops, relying on marines for protection of legation and consulates. Alarming reports from Pao Ting Fu describe a crisis at the palace as conservative and moderate factions clash over foreigners fate.
Portland reports light crowds as voters heed first under new registration law. turnout appears steady with polls open since 3 a.m. statewide, focusing on legislative picks and a U.S. Senate successor to McBride. Republicans buoyant. fusionists await final polls at 6 p.m.
Chicago June 4 A Joliet Til apen cial gave a merchant mill of the Illinois Steel company started up today, employing 00 men. Officials say the mill will run through the summer. Rumor says the red mills and converter will resume soon. American tin plate works and not mills Finked Up today, increasing operation and providing work for 20 men.
Frankfort June 4 Sheriff Suter who was at Hot Springs will return to end the understood negotiations awaiting his arrival as officials apply for requisition for W and Tayler.
A Washington dispatch reports Senate oversight of Paris Exposition spending led by Commissioner General Ford W Peck. The inquiry highlights nepotism, salaries, and travel costs for January to March, with multiple Peck relatives and others listed among appointees and clerks receiving high pay.
A new method for labeling streets in Topeka using signs at street corners replaces pole markers. Previously mail signs on telegraph poles at four corners proved ineffective. The new signs will be visible to passersby crossing streets, helping them learn street names more reliably.
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