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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1900
Page
1
A chaotic blaze claims ten lives and spurs a tale of courage as police and residents face danger. The narrative follows a deadly house fire, the rescue efforts, and the aftermath with scattered details on victims and investigators.
In a coded London dispatch the report says Boer forces attacked and wrecked a reconstruction train party near the Merminster river, driving off the enemy after a brief engagement. Casualties include one wounded and another killed, with surrender at Rosie cited as a known outcome.
Constantinople date line reports the United States Weation has not replied to the note on indemnity sent last May. Lloyd C. Grig vom, the United States charge d affaires, continues private talks and pressing for a solution with Turkish authorities.
A January-like explosion in Canmore Alberta on June 14 results in eight miners dead and several injured. Named workers include Peter Dave, Amand Begard, and Tony Collins Jr, with four others unidentified. Investigators link unsafe lamp use and rule violations to the disaster as editors report a Paris Emporia trip by A White.
News wires report French and Russian support to manage Pekin entry, British American and Japanese ministers favor restoration of the emperor while France and Russia push for western powers to take charge. Reports detail battles with boxers, attacks on missions, and troop movements toward Pekin and Taku with China’s internal turmoil spreading.
St Louis Missouri June fifteenth news reports that six murderers sentenced by the state supreme court are set for execution on June 15 in Liberty. Names include John A Holloway Osage County Ernest Clevenger Clay County Robert Casherberry Clinton County Jack Bradford Pemisest County David Miller Holt County and Sam Waters New Madrid County. Miller’s sentence commuted to fifty years and Cush elberry granted a stay until June 25 while Bradford is respited until August 14. Ernest Clevenger executed in Liberty at 5 am with witnesses present after preparation and prayers. He claimed to be ready and spoke of forgiveness as he faced the scaffold.
Washington says General MacArthur reports to the war department an important capture of Filipino insurgents. Manila cable states General Marabul with debt officers and 18 enlisted men surrendered to Colonel Hii Liscum of the Ninth Infantry at Tarise this morning. Macsbulas is named as a key insurgent leader in Tarlac and Pangasenan.
Philadelphia June 15 The national committee voted unanimously to support Brownlow's Tennessee delegation. R S Stuerp spoke for Pension Commissioner Evans contestants while Sharp argued the state call excluded Hoars delegates. The dispute centered on county convention calls and prior conventions across 22 counties.
Philadelphia on June 19 reports the arrival of Mrs J Ellen Foster and more than 30 workers allied with Mr Foster. The group plans campaign labor, seeks prime seats at convention hall, and will open headquarters at the Walton. Notables from Rhode Island Washington New York Boston and Texas will join in events and literary interests.
In Philadelphia on June 15 reports emerge of a New York interview with Senator Platt suggesting Odett as a candidate for vice president. The piece notes western influence, Dolliver support from Allison backers, and ongoing Delaware contest divisions within the national committee.
New York Senator Platt spoke on June 15 about the coming Republican convention. He denied talks with Senator Allison or Cornelius Bliss about a vice presidential nomination and said Bliss would struggle to win delegation support. He praised Odell’s executive ability and suggested Dolliver as a possible VP while noting Roosevelt would not be attacked at Philadelphia.
In St Louis a quiet strike backdrop exists with guards at car sheds and power houses while cars run normally. Hundreds apply for reemployment as motormen and conductors arrive from out of town. A bomb on the track near Treadway and North Market led to a police arrest. The strike’s thirty eighth day has cost taxpayers over a quarter million dollars in protection, with merchants and citizens suffering losses. A meeting in Weelock planned to push talks toward ending the stalemate, with negotiations reportedly progressing over three days.
New York June 15 Admiral Dewey says leaders urged him to run for president and he would do so if the people wanted him but doubts the people choose the president now. He would not accept second place on Bryan’s ticket and insists his stance on the vice presidency is unchanged. He also comments on China and U S policy including open ports and Philippine retention.
The Democratic state conventions in California Missouri Kentucky Goigha and Vermont cast delegates that give William J. Bryan the nomination by overcoming the two thirds requirement. The combined support from these five states ensures Bryan reaches the necessary vote threshold for the Democratic ticket.
A fragmentary report notes Mrs Jessie Benton-Fremont injured in an accident, with a fractured hip and long recovery ahead. Forecaster Chicago June 1 predicts showers and thunderstorms tonight, warming in the west with Saturday partly cloudy conditions.
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