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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1900

Page

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No Hope of Peace England Reports Kruger Sued Denied

London dispatch notes no peace overtures from President Kruger and denies reports of his suing for peace. War updates recount Baden-Powell reward and delayed operations due to rail damage. Telegraphs describe troop movements toward Ladybrand and Kimberley with mentions of Maton and Baden-Powell in Natal and general war activity.

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Mafeking Turmoil and War Updates Amid Confusion

Reports from Mafeking describe clashes as crowds confronted security forces with attempts to storm positions. Clergy in the United Kingdom offered prayers, while Lord Roberts' troops strong and active in the field. De Wet controversies, neutralities, and local garrisons feature in daytime dispatches as military movements unfold across the region.

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Third District Fusion Holds Conventions At Parsons

Delegates from the Democrats and Populists of the Third congressional district meet in Parsons to nominate a candidate for Congress. Indications favor a fusion ticket with a single candidate on both party lines, while names like Rise, Farrelly, and Judge A.M. Jackson are floated for consideration amid intra party tensions.

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Follow the Trust Orders Slow Trade and Delayed Delivery

Fragmented OCR reads as follows with limited clarity. It notes Us Al grades of re and activated agents, some delays in trade, and a scheduled event on May 1. Mentions unfilled orders, Saturday deadlines, and a ceremony slowed by unspecified corporate actions and relief efforts.

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Dawes Alerts as Klondike Probes Reignite Legal Action

Dawes notifies that violations of the Tiquar law on the Klondike have been erased and will be pursued again at the joints on Pike high road between Leavenworth and Lansing. Santa Fe engineer Edward Grasstrom joins Atchison Topeka Santa Fe in a plant capacity, after previously serving Union Central in Chicago and Panhandle in Columbus.

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Taylor Leaves Capital for Louisiana in Gov Run

Fragmented report says Republican Governor W.S. Desier departed Frankfort en route to Louisiana. Details are unclear as OCR errors obscure exact plans and dates while noting the governor’s move ties to an awaited court ruling in the governorship contest.

Taylor Pronkfarg Iwernor WS Desier Frankfort Lonisyne Wien Su-Crete

Mrs Fitdhugh Lee Returns from Havana Voyage

Mrs Pittshugh Lee wife of the military cavalry officer in Havana and a family member arrived in New York today aboard the United States transport Bellywich from Havana officials said.

Fitdhugh Lee New York

Beckham Victory Stuns Kentucky in Supreme Court Clash

The U S Supreme Court dismissed Kentucky governor contest for want of jurisdiction, keeping Beckham in office. Dissenters Brewer Harlan Brown and McKenna questioned the decision, while Democrats celebrated a ruling favoring Beckham and Goebel successor dynamics. Local reports note Arkansas-like tension as Kentucky braces for November race.

Harlan Mekhenta Brewer Arian Ccn Kentucky Washington Cit United States Supreme Court Beckham Goebel Sielup Pulter General Assembly Assembly Rockhaim Tribunal of the People Ari Frank United States Supreme Courrt Commonwealth Taylor Tollisville Frackfort Custer House Butler County Supreme Bench J. W. Beckham Supreme Court of the United States

Quay Again Announces Candidacy for Senate Seat

Philadelphia reports Senator Quay has declared his bid for re election to the Senate. Weather notes for Chicago show cloudy skies tonight with warmth in the north and west regions. Kansas forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions tonight followed by warmer temperatures in the north and west, with Tuesday warmer in the south.

Senate Philadelphia Quay Chicago Kansas North West Partons

Politically Charged Reform Proposal Presses Civil Service Reform

Prof. F W Blackmar leads a Kansas university committee urging education and nonpartisan control of penal and charitable institutions. A strong civil service law is proposed to remove partisan influence, abolish the state board of charities, empower a three-member advisory board, and elect capable wardens, aiming to reduce crime, imprisons, and tax waste.

F. W. Blackmar Kansas University Conference of Corrections and ‘Charities Upton Kansas Dean of Charities Tony Kanes Kung- Hing Kansan Baal Eee Philip Garrett Philadelphia Sahee Uist Spolig Forscott Spons Bers Parti

Bristow Takes Cuba Post as Acting Director General

Washington May 21 The postmaster general suspends Director General of Posts Rathbone and appoints Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow as acting director general of posts in Cuba.

Cuba Washington Rathbone Bristow

Women as bait in St Louis streetcar strike

St Louis May 1 reports show near last week’s car operation levels. Crews were repairing debris on lines including Eastern avenue Vandeventer and Bellefontaine as non union workers arrive to replace striking staff. Police guarded cars to prevent crowds while talks with labor leaders continue and officials prepare to swear in U S marshals to police streetcar lines during the dispute.

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Eight Hour Bill Passes In Congress In 24 Hour Phase

Washington May 21 The eight hour bill was phased to twenty four hours and Mr Gardner moved passage of the bill to prohibit interstate trade in convict made goods The bill passed without division.

Washington Gardner

Adjournment date proposed for Congress on June 6

Washington May 11 Opening of the session saw floor leader Mr Payne of Indiana offer a joint resolution calling for adjournment of Congress on Wednesday June 6. The measure was referred to the Ways and Means committee. The text mentions a reception attended by Augustin and others at a Baptist church event last week.

Washington House Payne T Majority Congress Hew Augustin Saree Seeee New Elan Section Baptist Church

Hay Consents For Unofficial Boer Delegation Interview

Secretary Hay has agreed to an unofficial audience with Boer delegates this afternoon aided by General O Brierme and prompts discussions about credentials. The meeting remains unofficial and may lead to a future reception by the president. the state department is unsure of full diplomatic status sought by the Boers.

Washington Hay Theca General O'Bierme State Department Department of State Fay Howe State Department Steelfoes Andere Senate Chamber Senate Alien Tim Alken Art Mason Nside Seretor Davin Fuations Davie United States Tatts Allen

Alger Denies Involvement In Cuba Railroad Schemes

Late War Secretary Al en publicly denied any interest in Cuban land, railroads, or timber funds linked to the Haryana railroad and Cuba ventures. He said he never invested nor asked others to invest for him, and he refused offers after resigning as secretary of war. DEPEW also denied involvement and money in the Cuba project.

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Clark Case Put Off In Senate Extradition Motion

Washington May 21 the Clark cane case was postponed until Thursday as Senator Haar introduced a bill in the senate aimed at meeting the Neely extradition case.

Washington Clark Haar Senate Neely

Hearst Succeeds McMillin as Democratic Club Leader

In Washington a Democratic club meeting endorsed Hearst of New York to succeed McMillin. The motion for Hearst’s reception was moved by Bo Jones, a national Democrat. Also reported, Homer Earle Gar, former general manager, is dead in Chicago.

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