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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1900
Page
1
Pretoria May 7 reports Kruger opened the session with a strong emphasis on independence and peace after war clouds gathered. Joubert and Decock were honored with flowers as security measures and decorum marked the ceremony.
Fragmented dispatches describe troop advances and Allied actions in the May theatre. Lord Roberts and Cape Town correspondents note heavy fortifications, rail damage, and strategic moves near Thiba W Chu, Mafeking, and the Vet river. Reports mention reduced typhoid, artillery status, and trenches as British forces tighten their push amid Boer resistance.
In Constantinople in May, Imperial authorities issue contracts with foreign bidders to renovate eight entailed structures. The orders detail safety and balance provisions, aiming to upgrade critical public works.
May reports from Samoa state the American flag was hoisted over Tutuile island and Manua with native rejoicing. Chiefs have formally ceded islands to the United States. The islands will be permanently held under American governance. Quiet remains in German Samoa as governors are appointed by the commandant.
Belle Plaine Wellington May The Funk store at Belle Plaine was burglarized over the weekend and about 50 dollars in clothing was stolen. A clerk discovered the loss when opening the shop. Police are investigating the unrest and pursuing the suspects.
Washington May 5 The War Department received a cable from Manila stating General Pantelon Gikr, a prominent insurgent officer in the northern provinces, was captured yesterday with valuable documents for Pansticts troupe and important captured material. MAC ARTHUR
A cyclone struck Corian Franklin town Monday afternoon causing a silo and barn to be wrecked and grain to be lost. The damage is estimated at $2,500 with two clusters of rain reported in twenty minutes. Detectives report murder suspects in a related case associated with Divan Watson and others.
One of the greatest strikes in St Louis history erupts as 3,600 transit workers quit for demands. Riots erupt on Washington Avenue and Olive Street lines, cars attacked, conductors injured, and police scarce. Suburban line halted. downtown service largely suspended. 6 postal cars rerouted. clashes leave a wounded woman and several riot arrests amid mounting tension.
A mob of hundreds gathered near a transit facility faced chaos as a man fired a revolver into the crowd. Kohring was shot in the leg, another man wounded. McCarthy of the Harling company was implicated as an instigator. Mayor Ziegenhein urged arbitration between transit company and union leaders to resolve demands.
A storm damages the United States section of the electricity exhibit at the Paris exposition delaying installation completion. French officials threaten to bar future exhibits after next Saturday affecting international exhibitors and labors, while local elections proceed and the Nationalists claim victory. Water intrusion ruined decorations and carpets, warped the facade, and stalls wiring inspections.
Rev. Charles M. Sheldon was elected and accepted as honorary president of the Canadian Socialist league. The league, educational in nature and national in scope, recognized Sheldon for op eralistic writings in the Sheldon edition of the Capital. He confirmed his acceptance after aligning his view of socialism with the league’s definition.
GovernorStA Stubley faces a reform push as the Grain Insurance Department runs deficits. April receipts total only FLAW while expenditures reached 20RG14, prompting calls for immediate investigation and potential deputy reductions to balance the department with its revenues.
The Nebraska delegation reached the Populist convention city by special train from Omaha after attending a Cooper dinner. They carried banners and shouted in support of Bryan amid weather concerns and political speculation.
Sioux Falls South Dakota delegates discuss a vice presidential nomination at the Populist convention. Towne and Bryan influence frame the debate while no clear pick emerges. Delegates from Nebraska, Colorado and Texas weigh plans to skip a VP candidate and coordinate with Democrats and silver Republicans.
Admiral Dewey, in Memphis, asked to shorten the day’s program. Eight planned afternoon receptions were cut to conserve strength. A 1 p.m. visit to the Cotton Exchange included a one hour reception before returning to the hotel. Tonight a women’s clubs reception closes the Admiral’s visit before departure to Nashville at 3:20 a.m.
The Standard reports information received of a plot to assassinate Lord Roberts. Warned, he is said to have been informed, with telegrams passing between Cape authorities and the home authorities on the matter. King Otto's Health Broken May Herbert reports the death of King Otto of Burarta, described as completely broken.
The executive committee outlines a street exposition plan with allocated exhibit space in peril of loss to out of town exhibitors if contracts are not soon made. The program spans May 28 to June 2 with carnivals parades German day merchant and producer days Governor’s reception traveling men beauty and flower events sports and fraternal group celebrations in Topeka Leavenworth Kansas City and Junction City.
The New York World humorist Ed Howe is touted as a vice presidential candidate on Mark Twain’s ticket with a platform centered on Everything for Everybody. Howe travels from Atchison to London and aims for the Waldorf Astoria appearance and later a voyage on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, seeking German support and a potential $100,000 influence.
At Peoria the Republican state convention opened amid factional fights over gubernatorial prospects. J. G. Brown nominated for temporary chairman, Dawes gains support as Reeves favorite, and party lines sharpen on policy. The roll call by counties ensues as Dawes is introduced and pledges reforms to curb tyranny and discrimination.
Cincinnati reports the May national convention of the MHS diMet 1ue Road Populiete opening with Barker of Pennsylvania and Donnelly of Minnesota on site at the Deniston Hotel. The Texas delegation arriving sparks predictions on seating and Donnelly’s possible nomination, as committees plan resolutions and temporary organization ahead of the session.
In Cumberland Maryland a mass gathering of about a thousand George Creek miners on strike attempted to resume work at No 1 mine. A serious clash erupted as union men confronted miners while Major John was involved in attempting to enter the mine amid mounting tension and disorder.
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