04 Oct 1899
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1899
Page
1
London reports cautious stand by both sides amid rumors of large Boer gold seizures en route to Cape Town. A British peace push seeks restraint while War Office sources flag mounting tension and troop movements from Johannesburg to Pretoria.
London reports Sir George Stewart White will command British forces in Natal and proceed to Durban. Cape Town notes grave Natal border risks. A War warning circulates while British and Liberal leaders discuss South African policy and Boer campaign plans around Laingsnek Charlestown and Dundas.
The Enquirer notes the Xn- Henul Association of Boot and Shoe manufacturers will convene in Boston on October 4 to discuss price advances driven by rising material and tabbstery costs. A prior Philadelphia gathering in August urged higher prices, with a resolution supporting the move to protect quality amid inflation.
The New York World reports President McKinley received a petition seeking U S mediation in the Anglo Transvaal dispute. Signatures include ex Senators George F. Hoar and J Sterning Mortum, Archbishops, university presidents, Mayors Phelan and Booth, and other leaders from San Francisco St Louis and Minneapolis.
Fragmentary notes describe a Kingman stringman and the Twentieth Kansas, reference to a three day regain event, and a Civil War context. Attendance appears good with an evening bustle.
Partly cloudy tonight with possible showers in southwestern Kansas. Northerly winds shift to variable as the day progresses.
Merchants National Bank offers a low rate loan to the city for a Twentieth Kansas reception if citizens guarantee repayment. Councilors debate legal authority and personal guaranties, with talks of a general act next session and a funded plan to cover potential losses.
The Times-Herald reports Chicago lawyer George Ri Peck, general counsel for the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railroad, may be urged as a gubernatorial candidate. Republican bosses weigh Peck, but he has not consented. party leaders debate whether Cook County should supply the nominee and how a deal might influence the state convention.
Freshmen and sophomores clash in a two hour brawl at Lake Forest University. Dozens inspired by a secret meeting in College Hall, girls join and intensify the melee. Injuries include John Blogs and Henry McCarter as seniors and juniors intervene.
Oct 4 report from Imus Luzon details Major Price asking Admiral Watson to dispatch gunboats to support the Frecant encounter. General Lawton’s forces drive insurgents westward along the river banks while marines and artillery shell trenches. Casualties include a U S artillery lieutenant wounded. several Filipinos wounded and prisoners taken. General Lawton narrowly escaped gunfire as telegraph lines were cut and repair parties faced hostile fire. Captain Hollis's company and Sixth Infantry aided in dispersing insurgents from new trenches near Tablan Negros, with capture of cartridges and hospital supplies.
Admiral Dewey started a new phase with a morning stroll then entered the Navy Department to discuss future duties with Secretary Long. He will detach from the Olympia, telegraph its flag to be hauled down, visit Montpelier and Shelburne Farms, attend ceremonies in Burlington and Boston, and join the Philippine commission debates.
Wm A Stubbs, Baltimore Sun compositor, set a world record of 11 940 ems in a machine typesetting wager against Wm Duffy of the Philadelphia Inquirer. The event, held at the Philadelphia Times office, saw Stubbs average about 11 990 ems per hour over eight hours and one of the contenders post 65 006 ems in five hours and 23 minutes. the prior mark stood at 19 306 ems per hour.
The court denied the petition of New Albany, Wilson county, challenging fast trains at a point, citing insufficient facilities. The decision notes a possible future case before Christmas may surprise judges and mentions pronouncements on related matters. Also reports naturalization of Hiram Maxim and John Meiggs, freight claims meeting in Washington, and a telegraph line to Dawson via Skagway.
Washington Oct 4 The navy dispatch from Capt Hemphill reports an armistice pending between insurgents and the government as Detroit arrives with the U S minister to learn the outcome from Caracas. President Andrade is said to have fled toward La Guaira aboard the steamship Philadelphia with plans to reach Ponce. General Castro remains outside Caracas in a position to meet rebels, while Hernandez followers and Acosta are cited in military assignments. Caracas prison holds about 2,000 detainees and Venezuelan authorities refuse a shipment of rifles and cartridges due to payment disputes.
London October 4 The first day’s contest for the America's Cup yielded no race but sparked satisfaction as Shamrock II proved a worthy challenger and Captain Hogarth’s handling of the yacht earned praise. Afternoon papers echo morning sentiment that Shamrock II and Columbus have about equal chances and celebrate American vigor and sportsmanship. The Pall Mall Gazette lauds Anglo-Saxon civility and fair play in the day’s events. Macqu, commander of the Royal Ulster Yacht Club, says it is impossible to judge future contests after yesterday’s abortive race.
Terrible anxiety grips San Francisco as the Cyrus Wakefield, a ship bound from New York to this port, has not arrived after departing Port Stanley weeks ago. Rumors link the missing vessel to the death of its master Captain Heney and a possible peril at sea. Mariners report a sighting near Cape Hist, fueling fears of disaster.
General Greely, honorary vice president of the International Geographies, accompanied by Major Elt. Les military attache of the United States, ascended at Potsdam in a military kite balloon. Emperor William granted a special permit for the ascent and Greely has purchased a similar balloon for the U S government.
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