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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1900
Page
4
Fragmented dispatches describe a weather pattern and political maneuvering around Dewey and Depew, with mentions of Mrs Dewey and Philadel phia conventions. The article cites the Porto Rican question, senator Clark of Montana vacancy, and European reactions as part of a broader republican struggle.
Tonight’s meeting will address the proposed Santa Fe shops expansion after the club already authorized over 100000 for the project. Committees will report on current items and action may affect Topeka’s welfare and growth, with emphasis on securing the shop addition and related railway developments.
President McKinley plans an April 11 address in Carnegie Hall before the Protestant Ecumenical conference. The event gathers Protestant leaders from worldwide churches with the honorary president former President Jamie Viarrinon. McKinley will stay in New York over Sunday and may visit Canton early next month.
Paris on April 1 Paris reports a French clerk named Guget arrested on a charge of aiding Germany. He offered to transmit military documents to the German war office and was caught after a letter indicated a plot. Investigators traced funds totaling nine hundred dollars received from Germany. The prisoner claims intent was to prank the German government.
Judge Hook to chair a special circuit court session to hear the city and board of education contesting taxes owed by the water company. The dispute centers on back taxes estimated near 14,060 and prior tax shifts that moved the plant from city to county taxation.
Fragmentary report claims Cooley is named chylon amid confusion over managerial roles within an athletic club. A store fire near Beybold is noted, with FE Bexholt receiving bel eeram and a mention of Stina Leke and an epater.
Denver April 41 The National Live stock exspitation committee met to draft a leasing bill for Congress. Representatives from ten western states discussed provisions to suit varied conditions and adopted a resolution to study further in Salt Lake City, August, with a plan to present a bill next Congress session.
A garbled list of items and figures mentions Topeka miscounts, earnings, and decay signs. It notes weekly road earnings, a quarterly rise, and dates linked to 1809 figures, then shifts to deaths and local notices including Mrs. Kitchell and community events in Topeka.
An old advertisement extols Hood’s Sarsaparilla as the remedy against germs and various ailments. It claims small doses dissolve microbes and cites testimonials from Mrs Gertie Landon and others about relief from headaches rheumatism neuralgia and general weakness.
In a city court hearing Judge McCabe presides over the preliminary exam of Cale Gilkey for allegedly shooting Officer Lucas as Special Humane King testifies detailing the pursuit from Kansas avenue to Gilkey’s home. Lucas confirms the struggle and gunfire as the crowd disperses and Mrs Gilkey sits with the case.
Mayor Drew and city council hail federal judge Shiras decision in Cedar Rapids against David P Kimball of Boston who challenged an ordinance fixing water rates. Judge Shiras ruled the city may set rates and may grant another franchise or build a plant of its own, affecting the related Topeka case. Cedar Rapids, April 0.
The Church of the Assumption plans a Lourdes pilgrimage for Father Francis M. Hayden to seek healing for his impaired sight. A jubilee celebration marks forty years in the Roman Catholic ministry with an executive committee and May 17 as a key date.
April 11 Bryan instruction at Populist state convention in Mont. delegates chosen for Falls convention and instructed for Bryan for president. Also notes two new insurance companies applying for admission in Kansas per W W Church. Mentions mild farm injuries and local notices.
In Lewiston Maine April 1 Republicans convened to name delegates to the Philadelphia national convention and adopt a platform pledging support for President McKinley. The platform endorsed the St Louis principles and praised his administration. Delegates named John Forview and Theodore Roosevelt for national roles and favored the Nicaragua canal and a Pacific cable project.
President Sunes J. Hill of the Great Northern, accompanied by about thirty road officials, escaped injury after his special train derailed on the Northern Pacific track in Silver How canyon near Silver Row Junction. The engine and baggage car overturned. new steel and ties were being laid at the canyon. Hill and his party continued east later the same day despite the high speed.
Police Matron Thorpe received a handsome writing table as a token of appreciation from Mes Sheard and Mes Fu for her philanthropy and cooperation with local workers in the anti contract system effort. In Buffalo April 1 the Lake freight handlers meet at Erie adopted a memo of conditions for 1909 and pledged abolition of the contract system at Buffalo Erie Cleveland Richmond and Toledo ports. Ten hours constitute a day’s work. J B Kellogg was sentenced in New York to seven years and six months in state prison. J Thomas Millinery Dry Goods store touted its department work.
Fragmentary local notice references Milton White formerly Miss Jetnin Hales and relatives. Mentions 316 Jefferson Street and Hurricane, with unclear context.
Laren April 1 The Saints conference heard a audit committee report criticising bishop methods and urging radical changes in the church office. The bishop defended himself as committee chairmen explained the findings. A twelve-man committee also issued statements. Debate was postponed until Thursday.
George W. Hull a reputed Arizona mine owner was remanded in custody at Jefferson Market jail following a detective request. His lawyers served a writ of habeas corpus returnable before Judge Fitzgerald in the Supreme Court as Providence authorities race to reach the city.
News briefs note Kennedy nominated for senator in Franklin County by Republicans. Washington reports Navy and Army officer promotions, including gridsley and McCue. Other items mention Bryan sentiment in Ohio and Connecticut city elections along with Hayes military discharge and Lady-smith relief crowds.
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