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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1900
Page
1
A garbled wartime dispatch reports the fall of Pretoria and the capture of Thirteenth Yeomanry by Boers. It notes Lord Roberts advancing, Bulter and Botha meetings, and cautious optimism that the Transvaal force remains intact while Kruger and Steyn reportedly consider negotiations.
Reported stalemate in St Louis street railway strike as leaders say no changes in hours or operations. Officials note safety fears and potential winter disruption, with workers urging hearings and city actions to avert service collapse. Nearby rail discussions and international cattle trade news appear in the same digest.
Shanghai June 6 dispatches report heavy fighting near Pekin as Boxer troops clash with Chinese and foreign forces. Casualties are feared on both sides while Japan urges restraint and Russia faces diplomatic pressure to halt deployments at Taku. Reinforcements for Kempf and ships Mass and Indiana prepared as tension rises.
In Philadelphia during June prominent bishops, ministers, editors and singers planned a national negro party. They aimed to form a nationwide organization and nominate presidential and state or congressional candidates. An executive committee will draft a call for a convention and distribute circulars explaining the party’s aims.
In Washington during June the president announced nominations for new Alaska judicial offices. Nominees include Janae Wickersham for Alaska and other selections such as Arasue a comig tees St Bh Stasi and GG 1 SNihoen. Final list lists Joho G. Bray as a likely post holder.
Rev. Dr. Richard Salter Storrs, pastor emeritus of the Church of the Pilgrims in Brooklyn, died at his home after a long service to the home missionary society. He was 79 years old.
Washington June 6 Congress closed a long session with both houses nearly up all night. The military academy bill passed and was sent to the President. In the Senate a heated debate over armor plating and naval pay dominated, while the House faced final adjournment discussions and final votes on sundry civil, river, and state claims, including Nevada.
Kansas City June 6 When the Democratic state Convention was called to order this morning the credentials committee reported after sessions overnight and adoption of the credentials report and platform followed with enthusiasm. The platform endorses the Chicago 1892 platform and denounces single gold standard trust power and tariff protection abuses. The convention applauded and Missouri’s delegation supports Wilkes L Bryan for president. Nomination of state officers continues on the sixth page.
The Bush corporation law, passed in a special session, fails to compel annual reports from corporations. Many ignore or barely comply, leaving the secretary of state powerless to force submissions. Only those sued face potential enforcement, while thousands of entities remain noncompliant or unverified.
London reports a large Moorish concentration near Pigott and surrounding areas as French troops prepare for a likely attack. French posts at Zoubia join in defense, while cooler weather and shifting winds impact operations and travel.
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