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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
5
In a garbled report from York dated March 4, references multiple times a contest involving the Four and a variety of exaggerated claims. The piece mentions prices, deliveries, and disputes with a senate meeting, with vague allusions to a Furaten group and U.S. contracts, but no clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Therese Seirbal the leading primadora amid fever hysteria developed a paroxysm and bit. Twelve company members soon fell ill with the fever as the outbreak spread through the troupe.
In New York on May 1 the commissioners of taxes fled their returns to a writ of certiorari obtained by William Walacre Astor for a review of the assessment made earlier. They were unsure if the change would be permanent and note the issue involved a US citizen.
A storm battered Laredo Texas with Valdez seen among the ruins as the riverfront was flooded. Smaller buildings and Mexican shanties collapsed while the waterfront area sustained significant damage and debris filled the streets.
Secretary Rowe testifies on military needs before the Dose committee. He cites General Miles and Washington opinion on strengthening the army. Rowe stresses the pressing requirement to fix interbureau cooperation and reduce hesitation in adopting unified action across agencies.
Robert M. Ta Follett, former congressman of Wisconsin's Seventh district, runs as candidate for the Republican presidential nomination. He faces a challenge from party rivals after a prior defeat two years ago, aiming to unite party harmony and secure support for the ticket.
Governor Bowner announces action to remove officials amid a chaotic Beatrice incident. Reports allege interference in district operations as Dr Lang and others face charges. Sheriff detains several figures as authorities pursue the governor’s stated plan in a tense political clash.
New York May 16 The nineteenth Actors Fund meeting convened with officers announced. President Rene Allret View Teeeider stood with Vice President Ancinls Pastors Harvie as secretary James K. signaled the agenda and committee roles for the session.
Plans for the seventy fifth anniversary of the American Unitarian Association call for a week of events. Leading figures in the movement will gather in Kiine's Chapel and Arlington garret church with themes on Unitarianism in the twentieth century. Sessions begin Monday at 4 o'clock and run nonstop through Saturday, with meetings on worship, work, and world perspectives.
Dispatch from Colon Colombia via Texas Bay Gh says Governor Bos reports insurgent forces defeated at Cocuta in the department of rs a sayy. The brief note notes government forces claimed success against rebels.
Fragmentary OCR text notes a river area with distorted place and event terms. Mentions nervous conditions, possible separations, and unclear price or quantity references tied to a local setting. Unable to determine coherent persons, organizations, or dates from the garbled wording.
The text describes a street fair in Topeka featuring a Midway with trained wild animals and international acts from Turkey Arabia Porto Rico and the Philippine Islands. It notes twelve cars to transport exhibits and mentions Camel and Elephant rides, a World’s Fair feature, and local enthusiasm with attendees from Valley Falls Paxton and Carter family.
New York May 16 reports quote Mr Fischer reading a Pretoria letter stating envoys, empowered if overtures fail, will negotiate for an American protectorate over the South African republics. They say they have no formal timing for Washington and will act quickly once decisions are made. They note no official communication with McKinley is yet established.
May 16 report from Wisda u Husala states the Nor west Baltic bark Johannes Captain Aner Tonsberg Sarwar bound for Oesel in the Baltic on May 3. Of her crew of 13 only twelve saved. Dr Trojan arrives. May 11 New York report notes German Lloyd steamer Grosser Burthet from Bremen and a German cartoon exhibit described. Trojan to tour the United States. A relative of Lord Mints was jailed for forgery. attempted suicide in court after dramatic statement of trouble.
Neely Heathse, a Cuban department finance official, arrived in New York from Cuba today. His hearing is set before a committee on Thursday, as mentioned in a brief transit note. A separate fire at Kenosha hosiery works destroyed the plant, with extensive losses reported.
The city plans bids for plumbing the new city building and considers a benefit district across West Dillon Mulvane and Thirteen streets. A Sunday school class opens noon, with W C teams and local teachers. Vera Marie O'Brien's engagement is noted, while Topeka hosts the Conference of Charities and Corrections and faces sidewalk requests. Donations from Charles M Sheldon fund hospital detention and a fountain project, with council to draft thanks.
Manila editors and American correspondents urge reform of censor ship practices after the new civilian commission is named. News of the commission’s appointment is suppressed by the censor, drawing complaints of bias and financial strain on Manila papers. Editors warn of closures as government restraints hinder publication and cablegram use.
A dispatch from Manila reports General Bates seeking U S expansion while critics warn against harsh methods toward Moros. Contending views note mercy versus extermination as a path to quiet, with soldiers eager for conflict. General Smith notes Negros civil government improving yet needing strong oversight amid unrest. Prices and supply concerns on the Negros coast and shifts in Mexican trade influence costs. May 1 reporting from Little Rock notes Daly elected mayor.
North Topeka notes list visits and travels of local residents and guests. Names include Dr. Bryan, AB Rose, ex-Sheriff Wilkerson, Mrs Segar, J C Loran, W J Wetherhoit, Myers family, Ewin Brasier party, George Currier's niece, A L Walden, H D Aikens, Samuel Aikens, Charles Albert Riiker, and local movers Mr and Mrs Harless. Also mentions Mrs Lukens at 169 Central avenue and a local millinery display.
Readable fragments describe a March bombardment near Insauk with a wall breach, numerous casualties, and scorched scenes. A French gunner recounts destroying power and a town’s devastation, noting only 162 of 1200 inhabitants survived. An ad for Burdock Blood Bitters follows.
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