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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1900
Page
6
A vintage grocery ad from The Star Grocery at 2 East Sixth Street touts wholesale and retail picks. It lists numerous items with prices and promotes premium stamps buyback, mail orders shipped promptly, and steady, dependable service.
Philip Zell of Peoria dies at his home in Olly city after a storied banking and business life. He led Mitetkisch Co. and served as president at the Savings Bank of Peoria and as a director at Poors National Bank. Zell arrived in America in the Worcester era and built prominence in a central Illinois town. The obituary notes his early years, career, and standing among Peoria’s financial elite.
Washington April 12 Secretary Gate notes a surplus and a House bill by Tawney of Minnesota to reenact select provisions of the war revenue act. It lists fees for contracts notes mortgages and powers of attorney ranging from 2 to 35 cents and outlines filing charges and consent requirements.
Chicago executive committee outlines Admiral Dewey visit activities from April 12 to May 15. events include special train arrival April 30, Lake Front illumination, grand ball May 1, naval parade May 1, reception at University Club, trips to Lockport, and a tour through Memphis Nashville Louisville and Knoxville before departure to Jacksonville and St. Louis.
In Paris on April 12 the Count of Lubersac and Baron Edouard Rothschild argued verbally in the city outskirts. The encounter left Rothschild with a shallow forearm prick and the pair continuing a feud linked to a previous incident on April 4.
Kansas City political figure J K Cobbison sparks a boom to reach the U S Senate. Kansas Republicans in Wyandotte nominate him for state senate, while rival candidates include J A Troutman J W Greed J K Hudson Charles Curtis Lucien Baker and J H Bucton. An early notable orator, Cobbison has long been a rising political figure in Kansas.
Article outlines appointment powers for governor and officials in Porto Rico. Salaries listed for governor secretary attorney general auditor interior commissioner treasurer education and supreme court and U S district judges. Election provisions allow a commissioner to Washington every two years. A three member commission drafts news and codifies laws. Act takes effect May 1, 1900.
Ex Governor George W. Glick of Atchison is urged to join the congressional race in the district. The Democrats and Populists believe his support could swing independent votes and boost fusion chances as Republicans risk losing votes this year. Glick has largely retired from active public life but may be persuaded to lend his name to the ticket.
W F P Sapp of Galena plans to take 100 Democrats on horseback to the national convention in Kansas City. He calls them Democratic rough riders and says they will parade and furnish street demonstrations on July 4. He will pick out Kentucky and Texas Democrats and questions who can endure Kansas City heat as saddles stay occupied during street parades.
Magnates of the American League met at the Great Northern hotel in Chicago to adopt the season schedule and discuss the United Agreement with the National League. Officials spoke of opening day April 19 with a Detroit Chicago contest and of working to harmonize major leagues under Comiskey, Ban Johnson, and other leaders.
An enthusiastic gathering of about 200 voters in the Second ward endorsed TF Doran for county attorney. Speakers including Sieben Gerberick Currier Mallen and labor leaders urged Doran’s qualifications, honesty, and tax-payer interests, with unanimous support and cheers.
The Senate discussed refunding Porto Rico duties collected on cigarets and a resolution regarding Henry W. Corbett as a Pennsylvania senator. Mr. Jones argued the US had no right to tariff revenues from Porto Rico and withdrew his amendment. Mr. Barrows reviewed precedents, noting Penrose voted against Corbett, amid sustained earlier findings.
A fragmented quotation portrays a speaker asserting that no sooner will the minority’s doctrine be established than a popular uprising will restore control of senator elections to the sovereign people, removing it from state legislatures and governors.
East Liverpool reports Charles E. Macrum ex consul to Pretoria blasts claims of tampering with the consular mail. He condemns a State Department smear as a malicious misrepresentation and asserts his charges are fully on file at the Pretoria consulate. He says the published statement is slanderous and untrue.
Washington April 12 The Porto Rico tariff bill passed the House 161 to 152 with all Senate amendments. The measure removes restrictions on goods from Porto Rico to the United States and excludes certain foodstuffs from duty. A complete civil government scheme for the island is included. several Republicans and Democrats are noted as voting patterns and absences.
Prof Benjamin Andrews, former Brown president and longtime Chicago schools head, chosen chancellor of the University of Nebraska. The board voted four to two on the first ballot at Lincoln meeting. Vacant since last July after Maclain resignation. Andrews to assume duties in September and has prior Nebraska honors and state regard.
Delegations from Aguas Buenos arrive at the governor's palace daily, begging for relief as thousands face hunger and unemployment. An official notes rationed aid and alleged schemes by local alcaldes to supply the lazy with monthly relief, amid suspicions of coordinated outreach from the Assame District.
A sergeant argues local elites push relief to all families regardless of need, while many starve and lack work. He notes large provisions issued over months and describes a class that avoids work. Plans for coastal to interior roadwork seek about 3 million dollars, with 85 thousand monthly earnings and around 10,000 workers to be employed.
Chicago market brief shows wheat and corn trading lower on weak cables and rain aiding winter crops. Market activity mixed with futures edging down then latching to near steady as funds cover shorts. cattle and hogs receipts and prices noted with general steadiness and slight declines in pork.
A fragmented summary notes war developments and financial outlook, including discussions of British and American public sentiment, upcoming state statements on war loans, and market chatter. It also reports dairy, grain, and commodity prices from J. C. Goings in Topeka with notices about New York exchange activity and bank prospects.
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