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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1900
Page
1
The Times reports urgent emphasis on securing lines of communication before any advance as Boer actions intensify. The piece notes foreign forces and Allied numbers, with references to Belgians and others joining operations, while contending proclamations and military leadership shapes the approach to ongoing campaigns near Mafeking and Bloemfontein.
Incoherent OCR fragment describes depictions of political figures and events with garbled names. It mentions London dispatches, debates, and republics, with unclear references to individuals and places. The readable bits show no clear outcome or dates.
Chicuum March 25 reports claim progress in the Chicago strike stalemate with firms nearly breaking the packbone of the dispute. A new form of management devised by the miners is said to address objections, with 23 tires noted. Weather outlook shows icecast for Kansas, possible Tuesday showers, with winds tonight.
March 26 report details dispute over insult to Archbishop Chapelle during a Manila mission. Kirkmans and officers discuss duties, potential dismissal, and the Archbishop’s escort plan as tension rises in the transport assignment.
Col C K Holliday, reported near death Saturday, showed marked improvement by Sunday noon after four long sleeps. Attending doctors cautioned the gains may be temporary and death could follow at any time. He woke during the night and again Sunday at noon in a stronger condition.
Algiers reports the death of Sir Dowd Martin Stewart at the age of 84. A veteran of Peshawar service and Afghan campaigns, he held key commands in India and Afghanistan, later serving in colonial administration roles before retirement.
Jones, chairman of the union committee, criticizes trends in the party platform after observing Europe in March. He says calls for municipal ownership are misconceived and that national unity should guide policy while expressing sympathy with certain reform moves observed in European practices.
Fire at 2 o'clock this morning leveled the Pierson Milling Company unit in Lawrence Kansas destroying wheat and flour stocks. Estimated losses reach 150000 with additional 80000 in property damage. Firefighters begin work as undercurrent tunnel project news follows in New York and a note on Mark Twain returning to Hartford.
Atchison editor addresses Rev. Abram Wyman's Unity Church critique of Howe's Lay Sermons. Readers weigh honesty, tone, and method, noting hurried claims and the balance between religious belief and theology. Continued discussion on third page.
In Topeka at the Third Christian church Rev. Mallory preached on Ed Howe's challenge to the gospels. He argued Christ’s resurrection proves the Bible divine, examined witnesses, and contrasted believers and unbelievers while defending the gospel record against critics.
In Frankfort Kentucky on March 26 the Caleb Powers murder case resumed at 100 block with witness Wharton Golden missing cross examination due to illness. A deputy sheriff searched for Golden as Powers conferred with friends in court while the scene grew tense.
Washington dispatch reports W J Banter of Kansans will not seek another term. He says he has said what he had to say and will not run again, calling for a peaceful theme at the convention.
Republican conventions across Kansas counties Saturday endorsed the state administration and named delegates for future nominations. Notable actions include Sedgwick endorsing Stanley and Long, Pawnee backing Long for renomination, and Franklin backing Stanley and Bowersock. Finney and Miami counties saw fusion-influenced outcomes with Claude Davis and Judge A W Dennison favored for governor.
The convention avoided voting on a proposed resolution and, while expressing strong sentiment against It, did not revive the declaration from the resolutions committee. Delegates endorsed Stanley but rejected Albough and chose Judge T Wall for the Philadelphia convention delegate from the Seventh district.
Clay Center residents convened to map action to block John Seaton and M Beery from delivering a new asylum to Parsons via condemnation. Governor Stanley, back from Wichita, refused to comment beyond noting no public works board appointment and no recent commission of Seaton or Beery. Court and constitutional questions loom over Seaton’s term and legitimacy of board actions.
Wyandotte county Republicans held fierce primaries with JK Cubbison nominated for state senator over James Getor. W G Holt defeated R R Marshman for national convention delegate. Halley and Hoag were renominated. G L Coates named in the Ninth district.
Eastern reporters guess weekly Capital earnings range from under 15000 to over 100000. Actual figures show profit near 17000, advertising about 5000, circulation net around 54000, costs exceeding 10600, and large printing and travel expenses. Sheldon to receive about 9000 charity proceeds if conditions permit, else mortgage risk persists.
W P Sapp of Galena head of the Democratic Buns Hower league endorses Col Ed Mitte for governor. Sapp calls Little one of Kansas' bravest men and says the young voters and Twenty First Kansas soldiers would back him for governor, recalling his fair treatment of soldiers.
The Columbus Courier and The Columbus Advocate clash over Wheatley in the Third district. Editorials claim Wheatley unfit and tied to the Kirkpatrick ring, while the Advocate accuses the Courier of a plot to back a reputable man.
General Otis suppresses La Patria and El Liberal for sedition and imprisons their editor in Manila. He warns extreme Filipinos to moderate. Senor Paterno plans a visit to San Mer mand, Union. Rebels in General Young territory attack Namacpacan four nights running. reinforcements arrive. Mrs Courtney opens at 0% Kansas avenue on Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Governor Stanley attended the Sedgwick county Republican convention in Wichita last week and sought endorsement for Morton Albaugh’s re election as state committeeman. The plan miscarried and no endorsement was given.
A special Commercial club meeting is set for Tuesday evening to act on securing Santa Fe shops. The plan may form a committee to discuss moving a home to sell lots to the railroad. Railroad officials reportedly would pay about 40 for 19% lots, others near new sites range from 200 to 300. The aim is to aid shop men and relocate residents for better conditions.
State Journal Gin reports high demand for Howe Lay Sermons in full and explains daily editions are exhausted. The weekly issue, last issued, contains all sermons plus a history of Sheldon edition, editorial comments, and reviews from multiple papers. Price set at ten cents including postage due to large copy size.
Keene Kansas March 26 The bank commissioner asks that assignees be appointed for Keene Guaranty Savings Bank of Urs City and a receiver for Keene Five Cents Savings Bank. Both banks face uncertain prospects after losses from western investments. Keene Five Cents Savings paid a 19 percent dividend. Keene Guaranty paid 5 percent. Petitions to be heard at the April term. Also notes Blue Stamp Co promotions at Topeka store and Sir Robert Peet’s decision to tour.
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