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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
1
British forces enter Pretoria, the Transvaal capital, with Lord Roberts taking formal possession at two o'clock marking a decisive advance in the campaign. The occupation signals a major phase in the war as imperial troops secure the city.
England again goes wild over the news as the last day of advance skirmishes delivers renewed pressure. Public reaction intensifies across cities and towns amid ongoing political turmoil and shifting alliances.
London reports confirm Pretoria captured by British forces. Lord Roberts dispatches indicate entry at 2 pm local time and celebratory scenes in London. Boer resistance described as still active with ongoing portents of future engagements and Allied military movements.
Reports from Chicago detail a claim that Pretoria has fallen and the war ends, with troops holding fortified positions and heavy guns in front of the column. Dispatches describe marching forces, repulsed Boer counterattacks, and celebrations among citizens while political leaders react to the news.
Incomplete returns from 17 of 23 counties show Wolverton Republican for supreme court with 10 156 to Green 5 055 and a projected statewide majority. Tongue and Feeney’s desiny races slow. Tongue Republican for Congress appears safe. Fusionists claim Multnomah county elects the entire fusionist ticket, possibly narrowing the next legislature to a Republican majority.
June 5 report from Joplin Missouri notes a general strike by workers in the Gadite Lite Circle and Big Circle as a response to reductions. The action spans the district with workers walking out in protest of wage cuts and staffing changes.
An explosion shattered a street car sending debris flying and triggering a frightened scramble. Passengers scrambled to safety as the car burned, while authorities launched an investigation into the cause and potential suspects.
A mob gathered and attacked a car with stones injuring two people. A revolver discharge triggered return fire. The crowd dispersed without bloodshed.
In St Louis on June 5 a special posse car carrying 54 deputies encountered two explosions at Fifteenth Washington and Twenty Second Chouteau. One blast lifted the car, injuring two men. A crowd of about 3000 gathered, stones flew, a revolver shot was fired, and deputies fired into the air to disperse the mob. No deputies hurt. several civilians injured. Deputies guard transit sheds while 1000+ citizens swore in and armed. Governor Stephens cautioned delay before militia deployment.
Mrs Margaret Cella Stewart Sherman aged 72, wife of Mr Sherman, died at midnight after a third paralytic stroke. The pair, childless but with adopted daughters, had returned from Washington May 26 to spend the summer. Mr Sherman, in ill health, is at risk. Funeral plans will be in Mansfield.
Baden Weller Baden June 5 Stephen Crane the American author and war correspondent died here today aged 1 years British liked him London Sun 5 The afternoon papers chronicle the death of Stephen Crane as a loss to both American and English literary worlds with warm terms from The St James Gazette The sons of one of the most brilliant present day writers will be deeply felt by both nations
Delegates from all sections of Kansas met in Topeka to organize a state wide event marking the 1834 territorial formation. Governor Stanley outlined goals and a permanent body was formed to push the campaign with Topeka favored as the site for the 1904 centennial celebration.
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