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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
4
In Topeka State Journal commentary on national affairs the piece notes Congress and the administration ready to act on the Port of Higan issue as a priority, with tariff reform in the senate and House members required to explain. It references misgivings about subsidies, taxes, and political maneuvering shaping the session.
Kansas celebrates fifty years since becoming a territory with plans for a statewide exhibition of every product. The Kan-sas Commercial clubs coordinate with the central committee to organize the event, aiming to show the state’s wealth and development while noting historical political shifts and past prosperity.
A damaged OCR fragment discusses perceptions of wealth and youth, mentions William Allen Waite and a semicentennial expastitat, and hints at crossing the continent to see something deemed worthwhile. The text is garbled, with unclear names and events, but centers on youthful vigor, climate influence, and patriotic sentiment.
A string of quaint vignettes from Atchison, listing local curiosities and sayings. The piece touches on habits in Happy Hollow, a book agent encounter with Drake Watson, and observations on manners, morality, and small town behavior amid a mosaic of odd anecdotes and aphorisms.
A garbled transcription of a column titled Quaker Reflections filled with distorted phrases and misread lines. The text appears as a collage of incomplete quotes and nonsensical word fragments, lacking coherent narrative or identifiable individuals.
The Kansas City area appeals court reverses Charles Keane’s conviction for selling liquor in Missouri without a license. The ruling places the boundary at the center of the navigable channel where the Missouri river once flowed, confirming Kansas jurisdiction for Keane’s saloon. The decision cites high court precedent on river boundaries and argues the boundary remains the prechange center of the navigable channel.
Temperance advocates in Aurora aim to abolish saloons by taxing saloon licenses at four times the city revenue loss, raising funds to reimburse the city for lost license income. The measure, backed by local ministers, will be voted at the 1901 city election. Aurora has 37 saloons paying about $1,000 each in license tax.
Santa Fe rallwey directors meet in New York to name a successor to Col Holliday on the board. If not named today, a May meeting likely to fill the vacancy. A Topeka man favored to succeed Holliday, with Air Bonebrake and Mr Abul vile among main possibilities. Other nominees listed include Mr Wikter and Mrs Rossington.
Washington reports the Senate approved the Porto Rican tariff and civil government bill by a 49 to 40 vote amid crowded galleries and heated exchanges. Amendments were adopted, leaders clashed over the Quay case and the Lodge motion to take up the Shupner bill. The chamber adjourned with the Quay situation unresolved and tensions high.
Informal talks among House leaders focused on a path for the tariff bill tied to Porto Rico. Chairman Payne said it is premature to determine timing or action. A tentative plan involves Senate nonconcurrence on tariff amendments, potential House debate, and cross‑house conference to resolve territorial government differences. Would proceed with regular Ways and Means meeting next week.
New York April 4 Michael J Cady the Brooklyn contractor who won a 12 000 000 contract with the Havana municipal government for sewering and paving Havana has been rejected and the plan of Messrs M J Cady and company disapproved and returned to the Ayuntamiento for reconsideration. A commission will be appointed to inspect and determine the case with one member chosen by the Cuban military governor and two by the applicants and Ayuntamiento.
Benefit event attendees will ride a special train from Topeka Tuesday morning April 15, arriving Lindebore at 1 30 am. Round trip fare 3 80. Tickets on sale at CE final return limit. For full details contact A. M. oor ilar. Messiah Festival Concert to be held in Lindwors, Ken Apti 10 to 15 with expanded and varied choral performances at 8 20 B.
Admiral Dewey will deposit his trophies at the Smithsonian, becoming the only living American with a historical case in the museum. The display, prepared with two secure cases, will be placed near relics of Washington and Hancock, and will remain on exhibit for at least two years.
Logansport Indiana April 4 at a teachers’ meeting President David Starr Jordan of Stanford spoke against the Philippine war. He voiced support for Bryan, quoted Roosevelt on Philippines exit, and criticized McKinley and Schurman while praising Roosevelt as influential in the GOP.
Chicago April 4 The Tribune reports Police Inspector Heidermeier and East Chicago Avenue station pursue peculiar clues in the disappearance of Mellina Kuehn a 15 year old baker's daughter of Otto Kuehn 125 Wells Street She vanished three weeks ago neighbors say she was refined and not strong Inspector says investigation continues with detectives and possible runaway theory amid uncertain evidence raising fear she may be missing much longer.
An advertisement promises a free trial of a cure for rupture by Dr W. Rice, claiming an elderly patient aged 72 was cured and asserting rapid results within hours and by early spring. The text imitates 19th century vendor language and urges readers to request the trial immediately.
Archibald Buchanan faces severe punishment on counterfeiting charges. Secret Service agents and post office inspectors seized a trunk of complete equipment, stamps, and electrotype cuts used to print stamps. The operation involved a variety of denominations and rare issues valued at high prices.
Paterson X J presiding over Newark Methodist Episcopal conference gave an evening address at Market Street church. The talk titled Tomorrow Bundy of the Church of the Future urged church reform and broader Bible revision. Bishop Vincent supported revision and widening scripture study to deepen understanding.
In Washington on April 4 Solicitor General Richards outlined the government's position in the Supreme Court on whether the Constitution applies to newly acquired territories. The case concerns Ramon Base of Porto Rico seeking habeas corpus relief from detention by the U S provisional court there.
London reports an attempted assassination of the Prince of Wales triggering widespread alarm and anger toward Boers. The attack occurred in a city linked to Dr Leyd, a Transvaal agent, sparking charges of Boer sympathy. Government knew only through press dispatches.
News briefs report a crowded night with tables filled and a tournament tightly contested for first place. Miss Tilton and Mrs. Murphy led with high scores while attendance hinted at growing excitement. Also noted are a steamer Alpha sailing from Uhaeeuyee, British overcomes, US customs actions, and the death of Prof. A. D. Rankin, a Confederate lieutenant.
A dubious patent remedy sold by Switt and Halliday of Drogetvis claims Seiatic Rheumatiam cures rheumatism after two months of attack. The testimonial notes success with Mysticae for Rheumatism and reports improvements for others, with no medical validation.
An OCR fragment touts breath therapy to cure catarrh bronchitis and asthma claiming ten minutes a day inhalation cures consumption and other ailments. It mentions a treatment promoted by The T. and an incomplete address.
A fragmented report indicates General Peck urged Secretary Way to consider excluding American dependencies from display Exhibits due to potential delays and unease in allied governments over plague fears The discussion touches on the Philippines and France but remains unclear on final decisions or actions.
Disappearance of Treut James Clark, paymaster for her majesty at Esquimalt, shocks the northern Pacific forces on pay day. The missing official, a master in the service, vanished early Monday morning at the Esquimalt naval station, with no clear clues yet. News from Venrouvar BC and Tim er Herald details the unsettled scene as investigators probe the waterfront area.
Fragmentary OCR text presents a garbled talk titled Talk No 86 and a scattered mutation of phrases about feelings, combinations, and references to theories. The readable elements do not form a clear event, person, or concrete claim to summarize into a coherent news item.
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