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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1900
Page
1
A major Topeka Capital power struggle emerges as Keizer leads stockholders against Rev Sheldon and directorate changes. Popenoe asserts control with four of five directors backing the plan while Hudson vows to oppose and editor Turson may resign over political alignment with secular or partisan aims.
Turmoil in the Topeka Capital unfolds as owner Popenoe plans naming Galilee as managing editor amid a directorate dispute with Sheldon and Hudson. Directors include Puponue Johnson and Holman with Bowman signaling shifts to a Christian daily stance while Sheldon remains silent.
London reports fierce irritation at President McKinley’s mediation offer as Britain resists outside interference. Ireland, St Patrick’s Day mood, and Shamrock scarcity shape headlines. A new royal yacht project prompts doubt and potential conversion to a warship. London notes bicycle army plans and theatre booms amid war-era sentiment. Col Charles Lang dies in Kansas City. Weather: overcast, warmer tonight. scattered showers Sunday.
A lengthy discussion on Mr. Howe and his Lay Sermons runs through this issue, detailing editorial decisions, reader demand, and reactions from the State Journal. The piece compares newspaper power to the pulpit and notes Howe's letters about revising and reprinting his sermons.
Fragmentary discussion on trimming Mr Howe's Lay Sermons to avoid disputes. Proposes removing whole paragraphs and sentences to leave beautifully written material in English, even if produced over several days by a busy editor in a daily paper.
Chicago reports a heroic student from a local high school who warned the crowd during an oratorical contest when a lamp exploded. The blast sent fumes through the room and caused a panic as hundreds rushed outward. the student and others helped extinguish flames in a narrow space beneath the stage.
Mr Sheldon was found wandering the street at 10 30 in the morning. A Journal reporter quoted him saying he is through with his work and unsure when the Saturday night paper will be issued and that the Capital office is busy preparing the morning edition.
Four people died when a gasoline fire starting attempt at James Weaver's home exploded. Philip Weaver age 49 and Hoy Weaver perished, Loray Weaver 4 and Joan Wilts were fatally burned. Alice Weaver and Tully Weaver among those seriously burned, James Weaver seriously injured.
Atlanta March 17 The Marietta paper mill in Marietta Ga one of the souths largest concerns not in the paper trust was placed in the hands of temporary receiver Moultrie Sessions today by Judge Newman of the U S court Trustees say the cot parts will be reorganized and all debts paid Bond holders are mostly western people
New York reports Buck Ewing stating Freedman will not sign until given opportunity by magnates to bolster the New York club for a stronger show against rivals. Earlier, Washington’s Single drew a price from the league committee, with Philadelphia holding prior right. Philadelphia offered to sell Dick Cooley's rolename for 3000.
Noted actress Ellen Terry arrives in New York from Toronto where illness struck recently. She plans to rest Monday night before appearing in Robespierre in this city, marking her return after recuperation.
The Honolulu report cites two February cases of bone plague and two March cases, noting fumigation and vessel inspections will continue. Quarantine at Hite and Kaluhul remains in effect until a specified date after the final case.
Mr. Sheldon apologizes in his paper for a sacrilegious advertisement that appeared in the Capital Friday morning. He says the ad used the name of Christ with business terms in an offensive way and that it was an error born of a careless reading.
London reports March 17 confirm little on Mafeking relief with persistent rumors of its removal. Gen Gatacre’s scouts occupy Springfontein and British forces push toward Burghersdorp as Dundonald’s cavalry skirmishes renew along the Free State border. Several Boer surrenders follow intense action, with German attaches withdrawn to Modder Spruit and communications aiding ambulance movements.
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Leong ordered Rear Admiral Warreting to send a squadron to Taku to protect Americans if demonstrations occur. Officials cite information from the American legation in Bhawhala about threats to open door policy and the safety of Americans and mission personnel.
Wyandotte county officials claim entitlement to both national convention delegates due to excised influence two years prior. County managers warn that a Tivels scramble and county resistance could lead to a coalition preventing representation at the convention. Other counties refuse to accept the proposed arrangement.
W J Berean passed through Wichita last night en route to Nebraska. He commented on the complaints and stated that imports would be affected. He noted that commercial travelers might be affected and that thousands of Republicans and opposition would denounce imperialism.
Washington reports final drafts of amendments to the white subsidy bill agreed upon by the house committee on merchant marine use fisheries. The amendments cite the Sherman Antitrust Law as applicable to builders owners or both of any vessel or contract tied to port transportation. Bishop Potter returns to New York from Liverpool arriving aboard a ship.
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