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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal column mourns rising trusts and tariff debates as railways consolidate power. It cites Vanderbilts and Morgans reshaping transport, questions liberty under consolidation, and denounces a proposed China and Japan commercial commission as useless and bloated with unfit elites.
A fragment discusses multiple commissions on wartime policy and Cuba, mentioning a war investigation panel and a Manila camp, criticizing aid and informing that observers seek new inquiries. It references Porto Rico, Paced by residents and a 300 dollar per year stipend.
A cranky old column notes unexpected wisdom in age and marriage, recalling Atchison figures and a Kansas neighbor’s tall tales. It recalls Lysander Appleton returning from Washington with new schemes and a string of home projects from cows to chickens.
A mosaic of clipped aphorisms mocks romance and wisdom with peculiar spellings. The piece quips on aging women, perception of time, health, and advice, wrapping old proverbs in humorous misprints and pointed persona.
Fragmented verse and stray phrases drift through a Quaezer reflection likely from a Philadelphia Record feature. The text mixes poetical flubs, social cues, and cryptic lines about flattery, spring, lawyers, and courting with little cohesive narrative or clear attribution.
A garbled column notes aging women and lazy kin, hints at a peach crop failure, and asks for country correspondents to send in stories about Easter openings. It mentions the Prince of Wales, a backward gun, and recalling the “good old days” with a wistful tone.
The India famine crisis prompts Governor Stanley to call for statewide relief. A proclamation designates April 28 to May 20 as India Relief Days with church and school collections and newspaper outreach to secure donations. A relief committee led by W. E. Stanley coordinates efforts across counties cities and organizations.
Independence April 10 Business activity at the post office shows a rising trend. Receipts since July 1, 1909 have increased toward a potential 10,000 dollar level, with last July’s figures already surpassing 8,000 dollars as a marker of expanding operations and eligibility for free delivery. The piece also notes a theater production and a medical cure, but the clear civic focus is on postal revenue growth and free delivery eligibility.
In a Monday court session Judge Hook refused Koh-Go-moh naturalization after an interpreter failed to elicit intelligible answers. The applicant, accompanied by her husband, wished to sell land and showed no clear understanding of the questions, leading to denial of the citizenship request.
A ladder truck from fire station No 3 was wrecked this afternoon at Fourth and Banner while responding to box 4. The vehicle turned from Jefferson onto Fourth and its rear axle snapped, sending wheels off and the axle striking pavement. Driver TLouse Knott kept control, no injuries reported, and officials urged a new truck. The fire was small and quickly extinguished.
Eliza Chrisman died at Copeland hotel shortly after 11 am. She had been unconscious for hours after long illness. a leading Topeka philanthropist, she supported black education, built Chrisman chapel, funded schools, and left assets largely to educational causes. Her will names Dr. Embree as administrator and dean of a Methodist university, with a $2300 salary. Burial planned in London Ohio. family in Topeka.
In Chicago a violent labor dispute erupts as union pickets clash with non union workers at the Marshall Field building on Clark and Adams streets. Contractors discharged nearly two hundred union men yesterday. a picket breached entry and beat a non union plasterer, fracturing his skull. Four workers at a Hew Master Riov trio project on Jefferson and Congress streets were also attacked, leaving them badly beaten before escape.
Judge issued a provisional order in the Hillmon case as the record was prepared for the United States Supreme Court route. Insurers have six months from judgment to file a case, with motions to enter separate judgments against each company rather than jointly.
Thomas Buckmar aged 7 died Monday in Nome at Mbewlun Center. He was among Shawhen county’s eldest residents and served seven terms as a county official and a member of the legislature. Funeral is from the state pane at 4 o clock Wednesday afternoon. Buckman was renowned as a model farmer in Shawkes county, near Topeka.
Some Lincoin powt members objected to buy in the waterworks operation set for May 3 Operation Day. A committee was appointed to remonstrate but most withdrew directions. The work will open later in the afternoon. Memorial exercises were conducted at Memorial Day 2005. Selected. Hagerstown sport details unclear with multiple names and fragments.
Fragmentary OCR shows a list of Masonic candidates spanning Colorado Springs Topeka with unclear names and affiliations. The readable segments name Gsenemo Cuteichaet and David ses jas rahe B among others, but details and positions remain obscured by garbled text.
United States Commissioner Ferdinand W. Peck reports Washington alignment with McKinley’s wish to keep the American section closed on Sundays as far as French law permits. He has learned a by law compels seven day opening, and even allows removal of exhibit coverings during unauthorized tours by French authorities.
The exposition director general grants the American commissioner special permission to close the American pavilion on Subdays, marking a pause in exhibit operations and signaling administrative action during the event.
Voters weary of the nominating fight for Galen Nichols face a tense scene as supporters debate the path forward. The piece mentions Jetmore backing Nichols and fears of coalition pressure, with critics alleging strong jointist influence and calls to prosecute rather than dismiss.
Avanta Ga April 10 Two hundred delegates of the Populist party organization of Georgia met at the state capitol. Wharton Barker of Philadelphia was unanimously endorsed for some leadership position in the party amid discussions of a new service program and party reform.
Open Saturday sale for the romantic opera San Piesta de San Xavier at Crawford theater marks Wed- nesday and Thursday performances next week. After closing here, the production tours several Kansas cities with a completed cast a large chorus and costumes from California. The show promises to be a notable event in musical circles.
Antoine Kasch known as Pegies fell from a moving northbound car on Kansan Avenue after losing balance near First Street. He struck his head on pavement, was found unconscious, and transported to Christ Hospital with serious injuries possibly fatal.
George W. Hull of Arizona, once speaker there, was arrested in New York at the Rhode Island attorney general’s request. He faces a Rhode Island perjury charge stemming from a 19th century case, with his wife Margaret J. Hull held without bail.
Tod Macrum reports Washington April 1 that Consul Alacruia claimed the consulate mail was tampered with. Dr. Hay reviews the mail and after careful search finds no evidence supporting the statement.
Louisville April 10 The Republican state central committee issued a call for a state convention to meet May 17 in Louisville. It is virtually certain Governor Taylor will be renominated.
New York April 1 refined sugar price increased by cents per 100 pounds while weeks earlier Arbuckles lowered by cents. Washington April 10 winter wheat condition given as S21 against 77.9 in April 1290 rye at 84. Jamaica reports James Daly hanged for murder, first death penalty case enforced in Nicaragua. Miscellaneous notes include quotes on leadership and a church sale event at 70 Kansas Avenue with cards and wedding invitations.
Important meeting of the Commercial Club on Wednesday will discuss shop matters, report committee work, and consider property valuations. A thorough canvass of the situation includes tax rolls, ten pieces of property valued, and options secured for rental at low rates, with climate furnished by the Santa Fe Fair.
Washington April 10 the house opened with a recommendation to pass Senate amendments and print the special bill Hepburn chairman of the canal committee said he would bring the measure up this session Wheeler asked about it Hepburn declined to answer but said he intends to present the matter and if possible act on it with no objection from others He stressed that individual members may state their views and that a delay could occur if needed
New York April 1 Herald dispatch reports Brigadier General Ludlow to depart Havana, to be succeeded by Brigadier General Lee in the newly formed Havana and Fine, with Major General Wesley Merritt to be detached before mid June. Brooke to follow Merritt in the succession plan per orders from the War Department.
The Dutch ship Wilhelmina departed Philadelphia with a steel house plan and cargo bound for Tokyo. The two story steel residence for Prince Yoshihito aims to resist earthquakes, with walls, bridges, and 1,294 steel rats for Yokohama. The ship also carries railroad materials and a large cargo valued at about $420,200, docking at Vladivostok en route.
A list of property transfers including W F Stottzman to Kate ail for 550, and 213 azine five 05 Forest Ive. J W Mor, B Berry and wife Minnie Marshall for 2500 at 363 Green St. Alice Fant to Jan for 402 and 2 Harrison St Run toon's addition. Western Land and Lor Co to Minnie ie for 400 partial totals. Gov J Miller to Hosen J nlp for 58 part 1 Van Bury F Cooke 10 Mary E E Hennett. Jno W Simonton et al to Fileabeth J Adams for 1000, lots 674 and SNS Clay Btn Rik Ty Marie. A Denne.
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