Off to Toulon Kruger Eyes France Shores
President Kruger moves toward Toulon as Gelderland stalls offshore due to severe weather delaying arrival. Crew reports heavy seas and cautious course. ship slated to reach French coast after weather clears.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
1
President Kruger moves toward Toulon as Gelderland stalls offshore due to severe weather delaying arrival. Crew reports heavy seas and cautious course. ship slated to reach French coast after weather clears.
Large crowds gathered in Marseilles for a planned welcome to Paul Kruger of the South African Republic aboard the Gelderland. After a heavy night and morning rain, organizers postponed the reception until tomorrow afternoon. A red carpet and tri color and Free State banners adorned the quay as delegates and crowds awaited the event.
A dozen masked robbers attempted to dynamite and loot the Sperry and Warn bank at Ashley, Delaware, ten miles north of here. Nine men held citizens at bay while three operated the charges. $15,000 in cash and $29,000 in banker’s property were at stake. The gang fled after the first blast, leaving the stock and horses behind. no injuries were reported.
Frank Wear, president of Wear Coal Company, visits Atchison and presses claims before the civil committee. He asserts the company is best in state and expects benefits, offering a $50 rent fee as reassurance while awaiting further action and possible contracts or shipments.
The committee will not revise tariff on imports and plans to abolish or reduce the most burdensome taxes, including stamp taxes and conveyance duties. Secretary Gage and Commissioner Wilson discussed potential revenue cuts, aiming to relieve the treasury while preserving essential revenue.
A $50 000 check mailed to Governor Joseph D. Sayers of Texas designated for the relief of Galveston children who lost parents in the September storm. The report references Hearst papers and the Galveston Orphans’ Bazaar as part of the relief effort.
After long talks and expert estimates on waterworks value the council adopts the committee report. Engineers Follett and Cole prepared estimates and recommend not calling in a third engineer. The mayor will be instructed to request the lowest cash price the company will stake for the plant at the present time.
The New York horse show opened amid threatening weather with a large crowd attending. Horses were shown in harness and under saddle, with judges evaluating stallions, brood mares, and ponies through morning sessions.
In Columbus a divorce case involving the Sells family is explored as witnesses describe a tall man named Harry Lyons seen around the Sells home at night. They recount visits, banquets, and movements from 1898 to 1899, with Mrs Sells and Florence present, and suggest Lyons frequented the residence while Peter Sells was away.
Witness describes repeated visits by Mr Bott to the Sella residence and nearby homes. Details cover wheel sessions, friendly relations, and specific dates such as February 3 1897. The exchange probes whether Bott was seen at the house and whether the witness spied on residents.
Omaha, Nov 1 E H Reymour known as Uncle Ned lives in Omaha with his daughter at 4018 Lafayette and is said to be in cemeterial company with Milan. She says the letters to Mrs Sella’s daughter Florence were written by Raymour to the child and denies writing to Mrs Sella herself. He is away on a periodical trip and expected home soon, the daughter adds.
Charlestown New Hampshire November 21 Charles Hoyt noted playwright died at his home after months of paresis He returned from Hartford private asylum and showed brief improvement before a decline His attendants friends and guardian were present Funeral expected Saturday Also news from St Paul Minnesota Governor Lind to contest Ramos Vansant election amid alleged recount irregularities and counting errors.
A tornado swept from Lula Mississippi to La Grange Tennessee and beyond, killing at least nineteen and destroying numerous homes, churches, stores, and telegraph lines. Reports from Love Station, Coldwater, Columbia, Nolensville, and Nashville warn of heavy damage, with several fatalities and many injuries across multiple counties.
The Delagna Hay talkdad award was paid today with Archvank and The Devicot Bay ward split. The case stems from a seizure of a division by Poragal, involving about 10,000,000 principal and $140,000 in diversified sums. Weather forecast notes partly cloudy or misty conditions with possible winds.
A Derby County jury hears the trial of Miss Morrison accused of fatally stabbing Mrs Olin Castle last June amid jealousy over a former suitor. Defense attorney plans self defense, alleging Miss Morrison acted after being attacked first. Prosecution argues murder in the first degree as evidence is presented and a jury selection proceeds amid crowded courtrooms.
Nov 21 report notes an application for membership in the Business Men's club of Cincinnati by the Toure of Manchester via two club members. Eugene Zimerman, his father in law, also applies for free membership. Prince Taltta Ley listed among those connected to the eligibility and future arrival.
An early 20th century notice describes Beckhams wedding in Owensboro Kentucky with a state governor in attendance. A distinguished party travels by special train to attend the ceremony at the First Presbyterian Church before a late-night departure to Chicago. The piece also mentions inauguration events and travel plans for Miller Greer Reenhan and others, including a Florida visit.
E. O-Topeks game reports confusion over a belated kickoff due to a fan incident. Players focus on practice to sharpen defense and improve performance in the contested match.
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