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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1900

Page

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HELP REACHES SEYMOUR AND CHINA CRISIS NEWS

A Shanghai dispatch reports Admiral Seymour opened communications with the Tien Tsin relief force ten miles from Tien Tain. Troops suffer sickness and wounded as supplies run low while foreign ministers depart Peking for safety amid fighting near Shanghai and Tien Tsin.

London Shanghai Admiral Seymour Tien Tain Bundsy Seymour Hinh Ministens Pekin Yeudrdtay Diy Alee Peltia Stianghal Natesry Oe Giehotong Rales Bighiries Henih Farelea Yung Tse Sarnh Dale Conau Cheie

Seymour’s Relief Pleas From Tien-Tsin Leaves Hope Dwindling

News from Berlin and Yokohama report Vice Admiral Seymour’s forces at Che-Poo near Tien-Tsin harassed and near collapse. A relief column of 2000 soldiers requested, left for the city as casualties mount and foreign residents flee up the coast. The broader China crisis, with Japan and Britain involved, prompts calls for protection of American citizens while the world weighs further intervention.

China London Shan Hal Pekin Monan Sha: Ie Chang Great Britain Tenth Chita Ahr Washington Chaffee Francises Secominanus Harper Bani Fratchsco Sixth Cavalry Mikado Grants War Fund Yokohama Korea Rossa Ruskin Seymour Berlin Che Poo Tien ‘Tain Teto

Fleet Vanishes From Yokohama Meet

A foreign warship gathering at Yokohama has disappeared, reportedly speeding to a new seat of war. The event is linked to a crisis in China and fears of imperial dismemberment, with details continuing on page six.

Yokohama Vie Victoria Gil China

Prohibition Party Convention Opens in Chicago Nomination Hope

Chicago hosts the Prohibition party national convention with 1034 delegates, led by Oliver W. Stewart. John G Weoley Hale Johnson Silas Swallow and others vie for president while discussions foresee Western and Eastern support shaping the ticket. Delegates march from Palmer House to First Regiment Armory amid a strong show of unity.

Chicago Prohibition Party First Regiment Sixteenth Street Michigan Avenue Oliver W. Stewart National Executive Committee West Southern Pacific Coast John G. Weoley New Voice Probitm Hale Johnson Newton Silas G Swallow Harrisburg Asw Wooley Michigan Wisconsin Maryland Missouri Nebraska New York Kansas California Ohio Delaware North South Dakota Minnesota Illinois New Felix FP. McWhirter Indianapolis AcWhirter Henry G. Metcalf Rhode Island W. B. Witherspoon Alabama W. W. Smith Palmer Joshua Levering Baltimore Prohibition Palmer House Charman Shewart Rational Committee Bie New England Stewart L&kk Rockies Mississinn Ieystorie

Prohibition Party Convention Opens Amid Debate and Discord

Delegates from across the states gather as Samuel Michi gan presides and temporary officers are named. John G Wooley signals a presidential bid tied to a prohibition platform while disputes over credentials and a possible McWhirter vice presidential run color the session. The assembly adjourns for a 2:20 p.m. recess as rules are set and committee work begins.

Grace Stewart Sonn G. Wooley John He Hin Chicago Samueel Michigan A. Te Cable Jesls Tennessee EB. Sutton Daha Dickie Philippines Dickies Sarpuet Dickin Fudiana John G. Wooley McWhirter Galaentton Dr. Swallow Pennsylvania Len New Voice

Roosevelt to Travel by Santa Fe for Rough Riders Reunion

Governor Theodore Roosevelt will travel from Chicago to Kansas City and Oklahoma City on a Santa Fe special train to attend the Rough Riders reunion. Vice President Paul Morton oversees the trip with a detailed schedule of stops through Kansas and Oklahoma, including Topeka, Emporia, Wichita, Winfield, and Guthrie before arriving in Oklahoma City. Roosevelt's movements aim to allow him to speak at multiple Kansas and Oklahoma venues during the journey.

Passengrr Black Santa Fe M. A. ‘Law Rock Island Theodore Roosevelt Chicago Rough Riders Oklahoma City Kansas City Kansas Oklahoma Banta Fe Low Roosevelt Mack Kaneas Rock Txiand New York Roosevelt Oklshora City Paul Mort Vine Lawrence Topeka Ponca City Perry Guthrie Guth

Heath Going Out in June Amid Cuban Scandal Fallout

Washington reports First Assistant Postmaster General Perry Heath tendering or about to tender his resignation within days. The move follows pressure from public sentiment stirred by the Cuban scandals, with Heath expected to retire from duties connected to Republican campaign activities.

Washington Perry Heath Ima Heath Republican National Committee Cuben

Grimes Seeks Wichita County Support Amid Convention Split

Wichita County Republican convention tabled resolutions endorsing state and national administrations and E. F. Grimes, while backing Long for senator. Grimes contends the Long endorsement was a Baker faction ploy. Burton supporters deny. The vote to table sparked debate on Grimes and Long alignment and party unity in the county.

Wichita County Bett Wichita St. Louis Stanley FE. Grimes Hester Long United States Senate Hit Committee J. M. Holden Frank Campbell George Willis Grimes Une J. . Burton Wichite County Harton Burton Mr. Long Ruker

Rebellion on Baratongi Island Warns of World Impact

A Seattle special reports a major uprising on Baratongi, a British island in the South Seas. Natives attack, several towns fortify, over fifty Europeans killed, and Christians face hostility as appeals for British aid rise.

Minneapolis Minn Seattle Idee Baratongi South Seas Africa Tila Ana Erin Bette Great Britain

Boers Piercing Lines Prompt British Alarm in South Africa

Telegraph reports renewed Boer activity as Gen Rundle’s lines are said to be pierced and southward penetration achieved. A guard failure north of Kroonstad endangers rail communications and results in 20 dead and 200 captured Bagutos. unrest grows in Basu as authorities fear the impact.

London South Africa Lora Roberts Rundle Kroonstad Basu

Free Homes Day Observed At Omanhoma City Oklahoma

On Monday July 2 the second day of the rodeo riders reunion will feature free homes observed at the event. Delegate Dennis Flynn will attend along with Senator Pettigrew and Congressmen Grow Eddy. Grow is noted as the elder member and father of the homestead movement. Pettigrew and Eddy supported the homes bill passed by Congress.

Omanhoma City Oks Rowsh Riders Dennis T. Flynn Senator Pettigrew South Dakota Galusha A. Grow Pennsylvania Eddy Attinewstm Grow

Rough Riders Reunion Golden Key Gift at Haven City

Reported at Reunion in Oklahoma City on June 7 Rough Riders will receive a four inch golden key badge inscribed Key to Oklahoma City 190. Also noted is the arrival of Stephen Crane’s remains aboard the Bremen with Mrs Crane and her daughter accompanying him to New York on June 27.

Reunion Haven Golden Key Oklahoma City Okla Rough Riders Rmintun Oklaholma City Grane New York Bremen Southamptoh Mrs Crane Stephen Crane

Attorney General Halts Official Opinion on 25 Cent Filing Fee

An official opinion to McPherson County’s attorney discusses chattel mortgages and requires the register of deeds to charge a small 25 to 26 cent filing and indexing fee. The opinion, contested by observers, weighs entries on direct and indirect indexes and questions indexing costs for chattel mortgage records.

B. B. Tivey McPherson County F. O. Johnson Tracy Gene Audi i

Sunday School Picnic At Reform School Outing

Sunday School members of First Presbyterian Church enjoy a church outing at Reform School. The event honors Superintendent Hasse and assistants for their generous treatment, with Wabash Appointment details and a note on weather forecasts for Chicago region.

First Presbyterian Church pAhout Piettetany Church Wewoul Silene

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