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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
6
August Swedenhure, Saline sheriff, heads to Topeka to pick delegates for the Populist state convention at Fort Scott. The piece covers party rhetoric, reorganization aims, and civic pride in Ellsworth with notes on music, architecture, and virtue guiding community identity.
The New York Republican state convention in Grand Central Palace opened with Rev. Dr. David J. Hurtel delivering an invocation as Sen. N. A. Bixbertr presided briefly. Delegates from Westchester and nearby counties packed the hall while ex-coach Leavel E Quigg chaired the committee on reputations and a resolution on renditions caused a stir. The gathering adjourned to 4 p.m. with plans to send delegates to the national convention and to report a platform likely aligned with McKinley and Roosevelt administration policies.
The Republicans of the thirty fourth senatorial district will nominate Harry Te Pestana of Russell county for senator at Kilaworth today. The district spans Fitxworth Lincoln Baber and Brussell counties. Populist incumbent Eversbeaty from EiMuworth is expected to contest. Burton is seen as favored for senator though no strong opposition is foreseen. Public interest centers on the party convention and the race’s impact on the forthcoming general election.
Emporia city marshal CR Dryer arrested Maple Kennedy, a previously fined and wanted colored youth, after a disputed confrontation near Tenth Street and Kansas Avenue. Kennedy resisted, Dryer drew a revolver but called for a policeman, ending the incident with the prisoner in custody.
The Siamese envoy extraordinary and plenipotentiary, Phya Vrasidadhi, laid his credentials before President McKinley in the White House at 11 o'clock. Secretary Hay introduced him, with the Siamese consul present, in a formal ceremony marked by courteous exchanges.
A terse note notes Liam’s adherence to developmental principles and the president’s welcome of cooperation toward expanding commercial intercourse. The language reflects formal, official tone with emphasis on policy alignment and international or interagency collaboration.
Sergeant Robert Douglass of the Eleventh separate company, Mount Vernon, was shot dead by an unknown assailant while on guard duty near Croton Dam. The incident occurred about nine o'clock as strikers were drilling nearby. Corporal McDowell and others returned fire into the brush after Douglass cried out and collapsed.
In New York on April 17 Rev. Dr. Parkhurst condemns the Presbyterian confession as an incubus and calls for removal while Presbytery members debate possible action. Parkhurst defends biblical language and argues for a succinct Saxon confession focused on core Christian tenets.
Fragmentary report recounts a shooting that killed Douglass during a hill ambush and the quick death of a sergeant as troops moved the fallen man. Guards intensified search and a muted scene followed with no clear witnesses to the moment.
A disturbing quotation argues that cruelty to a child is justified by a flag and creed. It notes that the belief is not preached or believed, yet printed on the flag guiding a Presbyterian army, shaping denominational loyalty and causing men to stay or leave.
Chicago April grain notes show wheat steady to weaker with selling pressure as supply grows and bids soften. Corn weakens amid heavy offerings and slack demand while oats trade lightly under rain, and a strong but unsettled provisions market supports overall activity.
Chicago and Kansas City market notes show steady to higher cattle and hogs receipts. Steers, cows, and feeders mixed with some higher dairy and sheep prices while slaughter demand remains firm. Kansas City reports strong hog and cattle trade with prices varying by grade and region.
A Topeka market digest reports Liverpool wheat prices drifting lower, receipts up and cash demand steady. Corn costs at bottom, oats, hay and butter markets listed with regional price ranges. hogs and pork futures noted amid mixed cereal sentiment. Weather outlook and receipts shift dominate tone as traders watch market action and futures for signals.
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