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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1900
Page
6
Warren M Grosby and Garment Dept advertise Easter novelties and wholesale discounts on gloves and accessories. The note lists prices on Parisienne, Queen Louise, Doris, Dorothy gloves, suede items, belts, ribbons, collars, ties, laces, and various new fabrics for tomorrow only with emphasis on fashion items and special service.
The last will of Cyrus Holliday was filed for probate before Judge Dolman. It names his wife Jeanette Fol hans as his sole beneficiary and widow Amy McVarland as a heretofore named party, with all lands debts and estate to pass to the wife. The document directs his property real and personal to her and appoints executors with bond waived.
Chief Ramney announces strict drive against repeaters. Officials pledge firm policing and swift action, saying offenders will be jailed or charged under law. Gaps in the text suggest stressed enforcement at voting stations and sworn officers ready to act.
Washington April 1 Senate committee on interstate commerce continued the hearing on the bill to amend the interstate commerce act. George K Blanchard former trunk line commissioner testified and King and Prouty supported the measure urging stronger federal agency powers to inspect railroad books and control rates amid claims of existing discrimination by Ford lines and other carriers.
A historic note warns repeaters may face prison under a federal provision. The text outlines penalties for false voting and swearing in votes, plus a discussion of voter eligibility and potential penalties. A separate item reports a Pennsylvania Railroad vice president refuting Baltimore rumors of a merger, stating no deal with the FL, and noting talks about running trains over the Pennsylvania in Jersey City.
Chicago reports a new influx of European broom corn for use by American broom factories. A local firm received 13,000 tons bought in Hungary after price spikes in the U S. The corn shipped from Trieste will cost the Chicago firm under 120 dollars per ton after ocean and rail charges, a turn from cropland Kansas and Nebraska growth.
Justice Jenks in New York enjoined Thos A Melntyre and the United States Milling reorganization committee from transferring 80 000 to a new company or its successor. The injunction seeks to prevent moves based on alleged misrepresentations about the Hecker Jones Fewell Milling Company assets deposited for exam. Defendants argue the plaintiff aims to rescind a valid, though unprofitable, agreement.
The jointists decide on a two weeks fishing trip to escape dangers of operating joints during the coming election. They may travel Salt River or Cottonwood area, gathering with ten wagon rigs and a colt. The group plans a quiet escape as back doors of joints could be pried open in a dry spell.
Washburn at Burlingame High School faces Topeka High School in a planned baseball event. Admission is set at two dollars. the game is part of local spring sports coverage. New York report notes George W. Hult, Arizona mine owner, was released on $10,000 bail after a jury charge in a divorce case.
A garbled list describes voting places and precinct boundaries across wards and townships. It names halls, stores, and schools as polling sites including First Ward Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward Fifth Ward and various precincts within each, with locations tied to streets and landmarks, plus notes on ward realignments by the county central committee.
A Topeka reader warnings describe election fraud schemes including repeated ballots and paid voters. Instructions urge poll judges to mark initials on back of ballots and reject any ballot lacking them to thwart the endless chain. The message cites T S Doran and lists local vendors and contact details for political materials.
Spot Cash Grocery announces special low prices for Saturday with premium stamps on all purchases. Featured items include granulated sugar 1.00 per bag, various coffees, canned fruits, vegetables, oats and breakfast items, fresh meats, and pantry staples.
Frankfort April 13 R C Benjamin colored attorney for Tallow Dick Camba began to argue the demurrer to the Commonwealth response in habeas corpus matter before Judge Cantrill. Court ruled demurrer improper and set tomorrow for an answer to the response. The American Plate Glass Co Kans City Mo charged with soliciting business in Kansas without meeting state insurance laws. Complaints to Superintendent W V Choren say the firm is violating state laws. Boiler explosion kills two near Silvester Big Rapids Mich April 34. The boiler in John Riters residence exploded destroying the hamlet hall or nearby structures.
Cape Town April 12 The British transport Mount Lebanon, previously reported disabandoned at sea by the British transport Bavarkin, has arrived in tow of the British steamer Empress, which sailed from the Tyne March 3 for Table Bay. In Hartford polo, Muncie, Ind April 3 Hartford and Muncie met in the US championship series. Captain Cotter was knocked senseless but remained in the game. New York Tenement Fire at 2:15 am in a five story tenement. Bellar family rescued. Des Moines April 13 Public officials say Hull will not be opposed for renomination. Hull, veteran in military affairs, remains the GOP choice. Washington April 12 Navy to buy Holland type submarines. contracts signed for additional boats with payments per boat.
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