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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1900
Page
8
Fragmented clippings report Palm Sunday ahead and town events. Mentions library needs volunteers, contest results, upcoming meetings at the armory, civic improvements, and local scandal notes including a divorce and court actions amid theater plans and a charity sale schedule.
April 4 Loganaport Indiana reports 150 masked men blew up two bridge structures and set two toll houses afire on the Logansport to Stirlington pike at twilight. A family in one toll house fled yesterday and another was ordered to evacuate before the flames. Protests over tolls and road condition fueled the attack, the mob coordinated the operation, a reward is offered for the arsonist. The incident disrupts local travel along the county toll road.
Lawrence April 4 R D Mason shoe merchant and pioneer settler of One City faces severe financial distress after borrowing thousands from local residents. He vanished amid threats as townspeople searched. A drugstore led to morphine requests, while reports cite a potential treasury shortfall and multiple victims including Miss Georgia Grown.
Reports from Pittsburg Pa April 4 describe a sharp rise in ore shipments as miners return to work under pressure from officials urging compliance with the Indianapolis agreement. A general convention is expected next week to decide whether the strike ends or continues, with several mills in the Monongahela valley already idle and more facing shutdowns. Mrs Mary Jones of Chicago, a noted figure in the 1871 strike, has advertised meetings though miners reportedly remain unmoved.
A fragment notes a Cromber figure or agitator blamed for unrest among miners. It suggests confusion and claims mine superintendents should clarify the misunderstanding affecting labor relations.
In Chattanooga Tennessee on April 4 Chairman D M Stewart of the chamber of commerce received a letter from Adjutant General Corbin. It states that in early May a party including Secretary of War Root Secretary of War Wilson Adjutant General Corbin General Ludington Quartermaster General Miles General Rovten and several members of the Chickamauga Chattanooga National Military Park commission will visit the area to inspect the battlefield. The inspection aims to assess its suitability as a military post and permanent army readiness.
Washington April 4 Mr Charles J Pepper who recently offered for the secretaryship to the Philippine Commission has declined the honor The offer came while Pepper was in Porto Rico with no prior chance to refuse the post. In Hartford City Indiana April 2 One Rother a Hartford City Paper mill machine tender found a tin box among old papers from England containing thirty one large brilliant stones the box wrapped with parchment bore the London address Paper Tend e Journal 449 Camden Street London The stones vary in size and are believed to be valuable Bonner rejoices at the find.
Rising Sun Indiana April 4 The steam er Henry M Stanley struck four tow boats at 2 30 this morning and sank to the bottom No lives were lost The incident was caused by high wind Ambassadors travel plans and homeward voyage noted for May in St Petersburg Florida
Toursville Kentucky April 4 The skell hood of a clash between rival state administrations before final decision of the contest cases by the courts is believed to be small While every move of the military forces gives rise to rumors leaders will avoid warlike action if possible A court of appeals decision is due in a few days but thirty days must pass after decision before mandate issues Governor Taylor remains at home no indication of resignation The Franklin county grand jury in its Goebel case investigation has not gone beyond the wound's nature and origin Testimony on alleged conspiracy may come today Silas Jones Whitely county is expected as first witness in the evidence
An archaeological discovery near the village of Teacalliche in Oaxaca, Mexico, reveals two ancient ruins partially buried by earth. The site, called Tuite on Uobilik One and El Cerro Envcantadte meaning the enchanted hill, sits beside a rivulet named El Tesore and is deemed highly significant by researchers.
The fragment describes a Thursday afternoon time and a folded item sale or package. It mentions tassels an eel ets Ne, Latin Baty Ribten, and a parkage extcemity te Paper. It notes a package valued at ten shillings and individual pins.
Official version of M. Delcasse’s remarks in the French Senate on foreign office estimates highlights praise for the July 24 agreement with the United States. He asserts that industry and agriculture are safeguarded and that the two republics can peacefully develop without conflicting essential interests. Applause greeted the minister’s remarks.
Weather bulletin notes showers occurred last night with a trace measured. Forecast for today calls for rain tonight and Thursday while eastern Kansas needs rain for streams and stock, western Kansas seeks dry weather for spring wheat. Maximum today near 45 while minimum 38, wind east at 29 mph.
Mrs Fendersk Grant departed St Petersburg for the United States after a visit to Russia. Her daughter the Princess Cantacuzene, who had suffered with gonergonia, is reported much improved and not seriously ill. Mrs Grant plans a summer return with her husband and hopes to visit estates near Orlesen. Washington friends note Prince Cantacuzene had taken medical leave to care for his wife.
Bishop Fowler of the Methodist Episcopal church has been confined to bed for ten days. His condition showed improvement today according to physicians in Buffalo New York. The report notes he was obliged to take to his bed but is now stabilizing with signs of recovery.
Dramatic events loom as Crawford Theater presents The Nomines a political satire revived by Walton Walker with St Pierre and an strong company The show praised for its wit and reasonable humor and said to rival its New York run while also noting an evening pre show of Ve Vadis at the Cray theater Tuesday
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