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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1900
Page
6
Ill legible report details a man’s violent act on a Monday near North Quincy Street. Authorities say by his own hand the suspect killed a person and himself, leaving a shaken household and police investigation threads.
Reports say a tornado moved through Lagrange and Bey County today causing river rises and widespread flooding. Towns including Tepanen faced inundation with several roads underwater and property damage suspected across Steckton and surrounding counties. Weather warnings note continued heavy rain and rising waterways threatening further disruption.
New York April daylong session of the Methodley Episcopal conference faced a heated dispute over a committee report concerning reformers and a controversial clergyman. A religious editor’s remarks sparked accusations of blasphemy and prompted a strong stand against daily paper criticism.
An unreliable fragment notes Gen Shaw in Washington promising Whinley’s Chicago trip in August and mentions a railroad event. It also references a national production meeting and a sale of peat opening tomorrow morning. Abbreviations and garbled text obscure full facts.
A political meeting Monday at the Washington Street Church featured two legislative hopefuls, A. K. Wilson and H. C. Mate, answering questions from ALKR Rotgenm as supporters pressed for positions on the senatorial race. Organizers and attendees, including the Colored Fathwan club, heard remarks from Harry Safford and endorsements from McKeever and Brooke for representatives.
A Kansas Postmasters movement aims to discuss improving the postal system. A call was issued for postmasters to meet in Topeka on May 1 to form an association. Notables named include Guthrie, Murdock, Anthony, Caldwell, Somnson, and Phillips with Chamberlain listed.
A detailed dispatch notes British and Boer movements around Mafeking and Donkers Fort with updates on enemy patrols, remounts, and gun placements. Reports include reinforcements under Gen Snyman and Gen Plumer injuries, and Telegraph and railway communications movements, plus commentary on British relief efforts and naval/aircraft observations.
London reports the burial of General Howth, Salvation Army leader born Nottingholm, Snaland April 10, 285. The ceremony drew hundreds of messages and signaled a purse of 200000 from the weeklong fundraising effort worldwide.
Report describes briefings before a cabinet meeting on potential troop redeployments to the Philippines and mentions Gen OUS Provably preparing to depart Manila ahead of a new Philippine commission. Observers note rising concerns over militia activity in Luzon and the closure of a private bank as financial strains appear. The Musketeers musical opens tomorrow and is described as the largest Grasmatie organization on tour.
A digest of brief dispatches reports quarantines after travel from Porto Rico, a wreck off Yokohama with no fatalities, a rebel attack anticipated near Savannah, a journalist jailed in Dublin, U S Supreme Court limits over government heads, passport surge for Paris expo, a Cambridge company assigned for lack of capital, heavy Saxony rains, U S bond exchanges, a sub consul resignation, Western stock growers lease protest, Frankfort exports rise, a Levy resolution on Paris expo expenditures, and Dawson freight delays due to Yukon trail breaks.
Washington reports a stir over Attorney General Griggs awarding contracts for the new Justice Department building and Atlanta penitentiary without competitive bidding. Ten firms from major cities were invited. local firms were ignored. Proposals were limited to six for the Atlanta project. Griggs cites time pressure and lack of explicit law violation, while critics question procedure and openness.
Three men rode to a road house, beset the bar, pushed the bartender into an ice chest and robbed the till and bottles. They fled south after the theft, leaving the bartender trapped until another customer freed him hours later.
James R Con n ailin known as Jim Connahin, longtime Fort Scott resident, was found dead in his room in HI block Monday. He had been drinking heavily and had recently been described as sobering up. His body was discovered by Mies Ning Baker across the hall. Indications suggested he died by poison. Two women are attempting to ease the moment with a farewell note as a cryptic clue.
Ex president Cleveland, delivering at Princeton on April 19, outlined the independence and duties of the presidential office. He traced the evolution of executive power from colonial abuses to constitutional design, arguing the president must faithfully execute laws and remain strong yet constrained within checks. He cited removal power debates and urged fellow citizens to rise above partisanship in support of effective government.
William J. Bryan drew huge crowds in San Diego and Santa Ana to discuss current issues including Philippine policy, trusts, and income tax. He appeared fatigued and hoarse at one event while another speaker faced difficulty. Also reported are Pentagon funeral expense guidelines and calls in Congress for an investigation into army and supply mismanagement, plus plans for Tin Plate Trust moves transferring mills to Martins Ferry and Bridgeport.
Debris removal continues as directors report 235600 dollars on hand for the hall project. Contracts signed with Montana and other delegations mark progress while hotel agreements proceed. Mansfield ill with acute laryngitis delays a Chgagerent show at the Euclid Avenue opera house. Great Bend notes Arkansas river flooding rising four feet since last night due to heavy snows.
A humorous exchange at a country fete ends with the conjurer revealing a sly trick. A boatyard bay questions how it works, and the crowd roars with laughter when the conjurer explains the duck ruse.
The report summarizes Chicago and Topeka markets with wheat futures and corn dullness ahead of crop data. It notes mixed open gains, speculative tension, and early strength fading. cattle hogs sheep and prices across Kansas City and Topeka markets, plus grain and dairy quotations and wholesale Cotton and money market activity.
An old time medical ad lists treatments for heart palpitations liver conditions and chronic constipation and offers cures for piles asthma hay fever and female troubles. It claims to cure blood diseases and lists offices at 412 Topeka Avenue with hours 9 am to 8 pm and no Sunday hours.
Grain market notes mixed action with wheat lingering lower yet insufficient to spur selling while oats remain steady. Reports on winter wheat crop condition expected this afternoon at 1 o clock may influence sentiment. traders await government figures and conservation outlook ahead of firmer or bear market cues. Prices for sugar and coffee show muted moves as market tone remains cautious near options for spring buying.
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