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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
12
A wartime dispatch reports German forces taking control of Apit Samos Island. Governor Sulf proclaims the islands as German territory, with consular leaders and a ceremonial raising of flags amid harbor and street scenes.
In Topeka a large crowd attends nightly shows titled La Fiesta de San Xavier. The play features picturesque scenes and a cast including Emile and Fan Frapcwen. Amid discussions, someone is accused of trying to manipulate prices at Southern Pace stock, while a board member challenges the control of others at the Southern Paid board.
Albany reports show a rising inheritance tax take this year with Corating Vanderuit and Cornelius Vanderbilt estates contributing sizable sums. Alfred Vanderbilt’s return and George Smith’s Chicago and London holdings add to the total amid varied bequest dispositions and foreign tax comparisons.
New York April 7 stock and bond markets stay active with profits taking large scale and many net losses. Strong gains in iron and coal sectors contrast with risks in mining and foreign demand. The week shows remarkable increases in several commodity areas despite weather and market volatility.
Secretary Hicharduor reports approval from governors for the upcoming Trans-Mississippi Congress to be held in Houston from April 17 to 24. Attendance secured, with hotel reservations requested by the Colu tad chairman for Mrs Cloudburst in Texas. A special Austin report notes a flood risk from a storm and railroad damage in Lester, affecting lines and tracks.
Montevideo reports the government renewed the temporary commerce treaty with England, arranged July 18, and calls for removal of duties opposing olive imports. The article notes attempts to calm tensions over cattle commerce and domestic market protections amid unclear text.
Report from New York indicates stockholders and creditors of the Had Marin State Company see a turn in the recession of the previous week. Details mention two minutes of market activity affecting stock and cash, with notes on prices and potential wealth impact. A late courier mentions remedies and health notes alongside the financial ters.
Topeka and Kansas real estate shows gradual improvement since 1838 with rising rents and demand for houses from $200 to $1600. Eastern buyers note Kansas property is cheaper and immigration increases. farms and poultry and dairy outputs improve. Builders report steady activity, new residences, remodeling, and a large auditorium project. Benedict and Co report few vacancies and rising rents as Topeka's market strengthens.
The extension and remodeling of the federal Building, new factories and houses rise across Topeka as contracts go to Charles Moses of Chicago. Local firms expand including a wholesale building for Nane-McCord Mercantile. Homes are rising, with 13 new houses financed by Shawnee Building and Loan and five more pending.
The Topeka Society reports a smaller but lively informal dancing party Friday night. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Eastman, Mr. and Mrs. Ledn Tutte, and many other local residents. Tea series at the Topeka Club closes this Lent season. Friday afternoon hosts included Mrs. James Dunn, with aid from several club members. Upcoming Chautauqua notes list program items on American literature and Lincoln, with Miss Brewer and Mrs. Baker involved.
Stickney has arranged a magic lantern party by the Sons of the Liu for April 2. Mrs J D M Hamilton spent Friday in Lawrence and Mrs George W Parkhurst with daughter Charlotte returned from Kansas City. Miss Miller returned to Osage City after a two week visit with Topeka friends. The Saturday Fueling Card club meets this evening with Mrs J D M Hamilton. Dr and Mrs George Esterly have been visiting relatives in Lawrence. Dr Dulty of Manhattan is in the city. Dr Deborah K Longshore will entertain Thursday afternoon in honor of Mr Byron Mille of Texas. John Erbacher and daughter of St Marys spent Thursday in Topeka. Jaesb Smith party at the Topeka club is a spring standout with women invited this year. Dr and Mrs S H Sheldon will sail August 4 for Europe on the steamer Erturia and return around October. The Helianthus club meets with Mrs J K Jones at 394 Topeka Avenue Friday afternoon. Master Asa J Ford returned Sunday from a visit with his grandparents in San Francisco. The Raleton Health club meets Monday evening at Mrs I McCoy's studio. Miss Rebe Walker of Kansas City plans to spend Easter in Topeka with Georgiana and Roberta Wasson. M S Hoover is in St Marys on business. Mr and Mrs J C Stanton and family of Battimore have come to Topeka this week to make it home. They have taken apartments at the Wiley on Tenth and Topeka avenues. Mr Stanton is general agent for Kansas for the Equitable Life Insurance Society, a new office for the company.
In New York last night the congregation of a downtown church lauded Rev. Dr Newell Dwight Hillis for his stand against the Presbytery of Chicago. A letter from Hillis stated he rejected certain Presbyterian doctrines and was read aloud. Porter and Sherman defended Hillis saying his stance showed courage and moral fortitude.
The U S Navy squadron formed in Chinese waters will base its headquarters at Hong Kong. Pay director D A Smith and pay clerk W H Long have arrived in San Francisco en route to Hong Kong to report for duty.
The San Francicie labor council declared against any amendment that would loosen the Chinese exclusion act. They urged Congress to reenact the law at the proper time with amendments to prevent its erasure and pressed for immediate passage of a law.
Millard Fillmore Dunlap of Jacksonville Illinois, longtime Democratic state treasurer, was chosen treasurer of the national Democratic committee. The appointment, by Senator Jones, moves Dunlap to fill the Washington post vacated by J. TeMortine, amid Bryan influence. Dunlap was the 1898 state treasurer candidate and is noted Illinois political figure.
The Nimbe, a new steam er built at Belfast by Worknun Clark Co, arrived in New York from Cardiff in ballast. She measures 456 feet long, 49,000 tons net, with a refrigerating plant for 20,000 carcasses of sheep and 2,500 tons corn bunkers. Commanded by Captain Francis Norman, she features triple expansion engines, electric appliances, and 13 knots speed. The Nimro will sail for Australia under Austensia.
Richmond April 7 Gen Thomas L Rosser, nominated by Front Royal Republican convention as an administration Democrat, may accept the nomination. He says Anthea expansionist and aligned with the administration on public policy and opposes any charges against the president.
An OCR fragment shows random ad phrases and product names including a Burlington contact, Bee Blood Puriter, a great Spring tonic, and Thomas Eclectric Ol. The text references injuries and home cleaning products, with scattered prices and local shop addresses such as 12 Kas Ave and West Sixth street. The passage lacks structured narrative.
The Topeka city council authorizes publication of its official proceedings for public awareness. Debate focused on cost and usefulness as members weighed publishing past minutes and ensuring accuracy, with one vote against and a majority in favor. The measure passed despite concerns over printing expenses.
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