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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1900
Page
1
A major exhibition opens as Coveka State Journt presents a grand showcase likened to a world tour. Officials say the event highlights diverse offerings and draws officials, artists, and visitors from across regions.
General Horace Porter of the United States attends the Paris Exposition inaugural events. The report notes exhibits from the Americas and Europe, with details on nations, participants, and the scale of displays. It mentions weather, preparations, and the order of ceremonies as the fair opens.
Weather predictions for the next 24 hours include showers tonight and Sunday with variable winds. The index lists today’s paper for Saturday, April 14, with forecasts extending into Sunday afternoon or night and notes on possible showers.
A feature page highlights Kansas politics with Curtis seeking a Senate seat, Bryan Democrats welcoming Dewey, and Governor Stanley dates amid war funding emphasis. Paris Exposition opening coverage, Royal and world news items, and a broad mix of social notes and ads appear throughout the section.
The Kansas National Guard reorganized and will hold annual inspections in May and June with target practice from May 15 to November 30. Each company receives 3,000 rounds. medals reward top attendance and scores. The adjutant general and governor promote the program to revive militia spirit statewide.
The Topeka delegation to the Trans Mississippi Commercial Congress in Houston Texas will depart Sunday. Attending are Mayor C J Drew Sam Radges J Warner P Wodegraf ET Sim James A Troutman H O'Neil CL Wood Hatter Jones and Joan Lee Mrs Troutman accompanies Mr Troutman. Most will travel via Santa Fe with others representing Topeka city and western divisional interests of the Commercial Club.
A Kansas political report traces Charles Curtis as actively building a campaign to succeed Lucien Baker as U S senator. It notes Curtis aims to run, with discussions noting letters from Washington figure John Metsker seeking county chairman names and possible nominees, while Curt is pressed to clarify his plans and avoid intra party conflicts.
Governor Stanley has arranged dates for speeches across Kansas from late April to mid June. Stops include Halton April 23, Fort Scott April 26 for railway workers, Bonner Springs May 3 at a high school, Chanute May 4 at Rick school, Seabrook May 6 at a church, Olathe May 8 at a high school, Clyde May 18, Tol May 21, Oakley May 24, Colby Memorial Day May 30, Abliene State Bankers' Association June 7, Topeka Epworth League June 19.
Ogden Armour, resident, and OC F Langdon, secretary, filed with the secretary of state a certificate of consent to be sued in Kansas. The action is under the Bush corporation law enacted by the Populist special session.
James McCully and his five year old son narrowly escaped a runaway wagon near the Santa Fe freight depot. The wagon struck the buggy, threw the horse, and wrecked the conveyance. The boy remained unhurt while Mr. McCully is confined with severe bruises and not yet out of danger. The report also notes Western Union College’s election of Rev Norman Henry to its presidency.
The Woman's Club of Topeka undertakes a meritorious project to seat Capitol Square. They plan to place slatted benches at the four corners where paths curve, enhancing grounds and comfort for visitors. If aid from Governor Stanley fails, they will raise funds privately.
The Democratic press bulletin announces Admiral Dewey's welcome into the Democratic party. If not nominated he is expected to abide by the convention result and support Democratic aims. Abbott, head of the Democratic Literary bureau, calls the move gratifying and notes Dewey may aid in opposing McKinley and William II.
Milan April 14 Boer commissioners led by Jonkheer Fischer travel to The Hague with Dr Leyds, while reports from London note British forces tightening lines and relief efforts gathering for Wepener. The interview claims Transvaal seeks only to hold territory at home and disputes casualty figures.
Chicago April 14 The Chicago Union Traction and Chicago Consolidated Traction directors and stockholders meet as weeks of talks yield a practical accord absorbing the Consolidated Traction into the Union system forming a vast street railway network. Also: appointments follow Cor telyou’s promotion as secretary to the president with Barnes and Forster named to key posts. A separate case from Springfell Ill reports the Illinois Supreme Court grants a writ of superseders in an embezzlement case due to improper juror swearing, reversing the last trial.
The late archbishop Eemmensey's two wills dated January 18 were filed today. One mirrors his probated will granting personally acquired estate to Catholic institutions. The other directs the estate inherited from his brother David J. Hennessey of St. Paul to relatives there.
G C Clemens will issue a call for a state convention of middle-of-the-road Populists to select delegates for the national convention at Cincinnati on May 9. The Populists and fusion wings have driven Mrs Clemens from leadership, as he launches a new party with a socialist movement backing by the middle-of-the-road forces.
A blaze trapped two to sixteen miners at Eraen No 3 mine near Hazelton station after a pump House fire. State Mine Inspector James Black, en route from Woodville, voices little hope for survivors as smoke and gas fill the shaft. Two foreigners missing among others, with exact count uncertain. The shaft, near Pittsburg, is part of Pittsburg Coal Company operations. fire now reported under control with only missing workers unconfirmed.
Insurgents linked to Mascado threaten Martyales mountains across Manila Bay. A force of about 200 attacked Halanga where three companies of the Thirty second Infantry were stationed Monday night but were repelled. They later assaulted Captain Goldman near Grion, killing two Americans before retreating. The transport Thomas sailed with General Theodore Schwan and 200 discharged and sick soldiers.
The Rothachild family of 3725 Michigan Avenue reported burglars entered during dinner and stole diamonds and jewels valued at $2,000. Afraid burglars fled after surveying rooms. one was seen escaping the rear portico. Police have no clues. police suspect ties to prior gang activity linked to Orrin W. Potter cases. Weather forecast: Kansas partly cloudy with possible showers and cooler Sunday. variable winds.
Chattanooga Tenn April 14 A note from the strike shows growing involvement as more operators join daily. Southern Railway officials report cuts on Memphis Knoxville and Atlanta divisions with possible interference on the Knoxville division. Local trains adjusted while authorities vow to prosecute those who cut wires or disrupt traffic. The strike reportedly totals thousands in freight and passenger losses.
Copenhagen dispatch reports the Prince of Wales visiting for King Christian's birthday celebrations but suffering from a throat ailment. He has consulted a specialist and will rest.
George Dewey Jr. will assist his father during the Chicago visit with a May day parade plan. The Dewey committee will meet at Tweey day headquarters to organize reception for the admiral. Regulars from Fort Sheridan will take part, with about four hundred troops under Captain Pronk Tharp.
Columbus April attorney general Shorts asks the circuit court to disenfeee the suit brought by his predecessor Mr Monnett to oust the Graveland and Sandwehy Brewing company from the charter on the ground it operated in violation of the anti trust law. The attorney general says the state failed to make a case and that continuing the litigation would entail onerous expense.
The queen conducted her usual morning drive through Duplin on April 14. She will visit Ethmainham hospital this afternoon and later travel to Use cae with Earl Cadogan the lord lieutenant of Ireland and Countess Cadogan.
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