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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1900
Page
1
The article outlines a looming vast clash with Kruger fortifying Pretoria and preparing to counter Roberts' progress. It cites rumors of intensified Boer resistance, signals from wartime officials, and ongoing military movements with cross-border maneuvers and strategic debates shaping the conflict’s anticipated course beyond May.
Washington reports outline U S government notes to Great Britain France Germany Russia Italy and Japan regarding limits on China’s ports and duties. The document covers proposals to prevent expansion of Chinese territory and safeguard foreign access, with varying positions from each nation and calls for coordinated action. The memo spans September to March and emphasizes restraint and mutual interests in the region.
A jumble of names and events describes political tension in Cape Town with references to Lene dectater, Lend Roberts, Lady Tiub, and Michail Trivitt. Reports discuss mines, trenches, seamen, and transport disruptions around several locations, including Pretoria and Riggarsberg, amid growing public unease and possible military actions.
A brief note records Senator Foraker presenting a measure in the Upper House, with attention to its reception and the immediate parliamentary response as it moves through the session. The item reflects early 20th century legislative discourse and the senator’s initiative.
Washington March 27 Senator For ker introduces amendments to the Porto Rico governmental bill. The changes redefine inhabitants as citizens of Porto Rico and set a 3 cent per pound duty on coffee while granting duty exemptions for certain books and journalism. A new tax structure ties Porto Rico merchandise entering the United States to internal revenue measures and replaces a delegate with a resident commissioner. The president’s approval is required for the Porto Rico telegraph and telephone ministry.
Employment agents in Topeka are busy securing laborers for Union Pacific grading work in Wyoming Utah and Nebraska this year Ten thousand workers are to be employed though only about half have been found in western cities A double track from Omaha to Ogden is planned along with a tunnel through Sherman Hill Wyoming Two dollars a day for common laborers with pay ranging from 26 to 30 dollars per month for teamsers
Lewia Harris, accused of assault on Anna Mellvaine, was dragged from the jail by a mob from Aberavon and hanged after a gun battle with sheriffs. A second victim, Miss Mellvaine, is a widow near the railway, and another man faces trial for assault. The mob also attacked the jail and burned a rope used in the lynching.
John R. Mulvane of Topeka seeks federal injunctive relief to stop the sale of about 2 5 acres of mineral land near Warsaw under a trust deed. The land formerly belonged to P H Coney of Topeka, with Executors holding the trust deed and Mulvane a second mortgage, a dispute now before the Missouri Supreme Court.
Governor Stanley visits the state agricultural college at Manhattan then proceeds to the girls industrial school at Beloit to conclude his statewide inquiry into educational institutions. He travels with Mrs. Stanley and officials, planning further visits at his convenience.
Washington reports from Copenhagen indicate renewed negotiations for the sale of the Danish West Indies to the United States with a price range around 3 to 4.5 million dollars. Paris dispatches note French interest and possible Danish parliamentary action. Washington cautions no formal bill yet.
New York March 2 Dr Frank M Walsh ex chaplain of the First Tonnes regiment asserts drunkenness is rampant among army officers and privates in the Philippines. He plans to take a protest to President McKinley for a remedy. Wilmington March 27 Del resolutions condemn the army canteen and Manor in our possessions and attack McKinley as a church member. Washington March 27 Hearst reports judiciary bill puts chief justice at 15500 and associate justices at 35000, with no pay for expenses after passage.
March 27 report from Philadelphia states Mayor Ash Loday announces that the third 25.010 will be raised by the city for the Republican national convention. A fourth unit fund of $25.00 has begun, with plans to forward the necessary amounts in due course.
The Topeka Golf Club leases the Keith tract for the season and will have exclusive control. No animals will be allowed. upkeep begins at once with a keeper to restore the links. A stile will be built at the southwest corner near the old baseball park to aid entry. Membership rises from 49 to about 100, with a planned tournament against Lawrence likely in May.
In Frankfort on March 7 the fourth day of Caleb Powers examination began with a near empty courtroom. The defense waived further testimony and asked for Powers to be dismissed, while Judge Moore indicated powers was connected to the Goebel conspiracy and ordered detention for further grand jury investigation. A later hearing on Cay A. Saltsare and related matters was postponed. H. E. Youtney, Sweeney’s private secretary, was arrested as an accessory before the fact to Goebel’s murder, linked to John Crawford.
William Jennings Bryan arrived by river from Salt Lake City and was welcomed by a large Sacramento Democratic delegation. He stayed at a hotel with a reception attended by hundreds, then planned visits to Oregon, Washington, California, and Arizona. He spoke at Old Pavilion on imperialism, the money question, the income tax, and the trusts to enthusiastic crowds.
Street Commissioner Snyder is preparing to rebuild the Willow avenue bridge over Martin Creek in Auburndale. The old bridge is in poor condition due to heavy travel and will be replaced entirely. The diagonal crossing will be shortened to reduce cost as the city renovates several bridges under Mayor Drew’s administration.
Washington reports Secretary Hay acknowledged opening three letters from Pretoria mail isles amid Macrum charges. Lord Pauncefote apologized to the United States, and the State Department noted British action was unauthorized. London denies Salisbury apology and states no government action occurred.
March 27 report from Fekin describes a fierce clash between bowers and imperial troops at Yen Chu in Ch Li Bach. About fifteen hundred men were involved with heavy casualties on both sides and a decisive result remains unclear.
Pittsburg March 21 HC Frick says he will not serve as a director of the New Carnegie Steel Company. He notes the company’s chains are stagnating during reorganization and a new board will be chosen first. Ongoing legal wrangling between H C Peicke and Walker is a matter of record and unlikely to be resolved soon.
A Rustin squadron has landed at Chemulpo amid reported tensions in Japan over concessions and funding demands. Weather forecast from Chicago predicts rain and cold with strong winds. Mrs Courtney's millinery to open Wednesday afternoon at Kansas Avenue over the Mente store featuring bouvenire and music in the evening.
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