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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1900
Page
8
Advertises rolls of moquette carpets marked 15 cents instead of one dollar and axminster carpets with borders priced at $1.05. Mentions special sale this week with reduced pricing.
The 1900 note from John Hay reports Britain and Germany agreeing to uphold the open door and territorial integrity of China. It describes mutual nonassertion of territorial aims, continued free trade, and united policy against any power seeking Chinese dominion. Hay states U.S. support for these principles and notes harmonized views among powers.
Former president Grover Cleveland forcefully rejects a Philadelphia Times interview claim. He states the piece is false from start to finish and he has demanded a retraction. The interview reportedly tied to campaign themes and endorsements for Democratic candidates.
New York reports Secretary Chamberlain has arrived at Gibraltar for talks with Sir George White and inspection of fortifications. A Paris dispatch notes suspicions about the secretary’s Mediterranean trip, with Le Figaro calling him the terror of peaceful government and Le Matin suggesting a Malta visit may extend to Marseilles to align with Kruger.
The piece notes rising unease over Chamberlain's near arrival in Malta and its potential impact on English and Italian standings. It argues Malta should be fully integrated, linguistically and commercially, depriving it of its Italian character and worsening Italian status in Malta and Italy.
C B Hart, the U S minister to Colombia, says in an interview that Colombia’s matter is seriously mixed. A second Liberal revolution has grown strong with fierce fighting and about 30 000 killed or wounded. Government forces are led by Gen Prospero Pinzon and the revolutionists by Gen Rafael Uribe, with Cauca as the trouble scene. He expects eventual government success despite disruption to business.
October sugar arrivals at Philadelphia exceed any prior October. Over 0,000 tons delivered to sugar refineries since October 1, with nine steamships from Java and the Far East and three American sailing ships from Hawaii. Materials sufficient to run refineries full time through winter.
From Yokohama comes a report that Japanese Buddhists are intensifying missionary work to celebrate the new century. Relics arrived from Stara prompting a grand devotional display with cloth laid along the routes, later sold at high markups, netting over 62,000 yen. The Buddhists seek 1,000,000 yen to fund a monumental repository and, after, plan charity and education efforts.
A belated dispatch reports the Batheguennas with Canara Botha surrendering Huers. Botha fooled Gaistal Paget but could not end the war as burghers remain. President Steyn stays irreconcilable and refuses to see the flag of truce bearer.
From London a Tribune dispatch notes Mr. Chamberlain faces foreign suspicion and lively chatter about his Morocco mission and Mediterranean naval interests. The piece mocks claims of a roaming commission while praising his continued notoriety and influence.
A fragment discusses distrust of England by French leaders amid rumors of Anglo German alignments. It notes strong opinions England must guard against aggression and mentions alleged shifts in French military posture and the expulsion of certain officers as signs of evolving international tensions. The piece mirrors contemporary worry over alliances and upcoming events in Europe.
Coast Line Survey reports the United States survey steamer McArthur has arrived Victoria to revise charts from Alaskan routes. The ship departed Seattle on September 6 and reached Cape Spencer near the entrance to Lynn Canal. It entered the bay at night and forced a path through growling ice, with crew noting few ships able to approach the glacier this year. Sailors mention several schooners planning an interest pool.
In Marysville Ohio on October 31 Josalyn H Keyars was found guilty of first degree murder with no mercy. He attempted to kill himself by smothering with bed clothes and cocaine. Guards intervened to prevent self harm as the court adjourned for a motion for a new trial to be heard Friday morning.
Heat and health concerns to mother and child addressed by Winslow's S007 in a health advisory note. Local readers urged to consider remedies, with emphasis on maternal care and infant well being.
Washington special report analyzes new census returns and their potential impact on redistricting. Nebraska Maine and other states face changes as population patterns influence committee maps and political balance.
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