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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1900
Page
1
A wartime report asserts that clear strategic certainty can prevent a possible showdown between Rossia and Japan, outlining diplomatic steps and reserved posture expected to sustain peace and deter miscalculation.
A panicky mood grips New York and London markets as British forces prepare to force a passage toward Pekin. The dispatch notes rising tensions, warning of possible military engagement with China while diplomats seek to limit broader conflict and protect American interests at the Taku fortifications.
British forces move to secure Pekin railways while a zone of safety is proposed for foreigners around Taku. Washington discusses Conger dispatches as Chinese boxers and rebel troops tighten around Tien Tein with naval powers preparing to protect lives and property.
The Kansas City employment bureau announces a state labor office branch will issue information and tickets to workers seeking jobs. Assistant Secretary Scott will oversee the operation at the old Kansas City station. The service will be free and accessible to all applicants to help prevent manipulation of employment opportunities. Frances Waters, a colored girl, was arrested for bicycle theft from a Topeka family and jailed after failing to post bond.
Transvaal developments report United States Consul Hollis returning from Lorenco Marques to Pretoria for a two hour close interview with President Kruger at Machadorp. Hollis bears friendly dispatches urging peace while Kruger expresses resolve to continue fighting and warns of guerrilla tactics as war broadens.
Washington reports state that United States Consul Hollis had no authority from the State Department to visit Transveo and no knowledge of such intent. The trip was said to be personal and likely will not draw government response.
The president will likely stay in Washington until after the Republican national convention in Philadelphia and will not make the California trip this summer. Letters from political figures nationwide urged calls of respect, leading to the decision. Today marks Mrs. McKinley’s birthday with many friends, flowers, and telegrams arriving in Washington.
Dewey and party arrived in Detroit aboard a special train from Columbus to attend a reception at the Fellowcraft club. A day of fanfare followed with a naval parade, land parade, and social events including a dinner, as crowds gathered despite rain. The itinerary lists multiple northern Ontario towns and a return by night to Washington.
Henry Wellesley third Duke of Wellington died at Strathfieldsaye House Mortimer Berkshire today in his sixteenth year. Weather notes report no rain. Chicago dispatch notes Kansas forecast partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with thunderstorms, warmer on Saturday and southerly winds.
A committee of three Topeka merchants was formed to investigate city and county property assessments amid protests of a large increase. The group will visit the courthouse and report to a second meeting, aiming to gauge equalization for city or countywide taxation and plan main actions before a Monday visit to the county commissioners.
Atchison editor E. W. Howe and his son Eugene arrived in Hoboken after a five weeks abroad. They report two pleasant voyages and expect to reach Atchison Saturday evening.
Rioting in St Louis leaves officers Gibbons Boland and Coates wounded. Photographer John Goetling seriously hurt while guards and police patrol a riot hit transit line. Dynamite found. militia discussed. transit lines reopen plans and legal actions follow.
Due to strong demand for advertising space the State Journal will publish a double sized issue Saturday offering full telegraph news plus extra features not possible with eight pages. The move adds sixteen pages to the regular Friday and Saturday edition to serve readers better.
A correspondence from Peru to the United States asserts Peru proposes a coating project on the Pacific coast and other gains if the U S government uses offices to secure a Chilean agreement. The note mentions annexations of Areca and Teora and seeks U S involvement.
A historical note reports a discovery attributed to Funston found at the summit of a sheer cliff. The find is described as concealed near the edge, with details limited to its rough location and potential significance.
A telegram from Vancouver reports a May 2 incident during General Funston’s recon in the Philippines. Troopers climbed a cliff using ladders and uncovered thirty to forty cases of documents and other items from the Malolos era, including archives of the rebel government and a large stock of arms and furniture. The load yielded letters between Aguinaldo, Dewey, and Mantia firms, suggesting Manila relations with rebels were wider than prior believed.
New York June Full of Wonder reports on the Paris exposition with comments from E W Howe of Kansas. The piece notes disorganized exhibits and scattered display plans, criticizing the American section for lack of management and crowd control while observers question the overall quality and arrangement of displays.
Disjointed OCR notes recount a prior arrest of Charles Humbert on vagransey charges. Garnishment and bond details surface with McKeever and Grubbs referenced. Humbert allegedly received a bond payment shuffle, and Gilmore aims to recover ninety dollars from Leo Reever amid a tangled city court matter.
A fragment notes a proposed consolidation involving the Northern Pacific and St Paul and Duluth railways. It mentions management seeking information, a possible state law on railroad consolidation, and legal steps to prevent absorption of the St Paul Pacific lines.
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