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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1900
Page
8
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Han Pranders reports that the transport Tartar has arrived from Manta. Soldiers discharged earlier refused orders by Quartermaster Caplin Davin and planned to travel home by ordinary routes. Gen Bhafier, arriving aboard, decides the sailors should be released after quarantine ends.
State officials unite with Missionary boards pastore and church groups to petition the federal government to provide transport for relief supplies to wait five years ago when a similar expedition drew presidential and Cotyerewnian interest. The plan, under Abe Tmudgement and Mary Leitch of Boston, aims to secure free transport for the Ripplien. C M Sheldon leads the distribution effort. a general meeting in New York on April 11 will frame the petition.
Charis Ke Branine of Newton defeats M. S. ee of Hulstead to win the delegate seat to the senatorial convention. McPher YY county also elects delegates as part of the district race with Gaston Boyd active in the Democratic and Republican circles. The Kansas India Famine Relief Fund scrapbook project seeks state newspaper materials for preservation and display.
A South Dakota man named W A Dewley Shirgin explains coffee worsens illness for weak stomachs and nerves. He claims quitting coffee and starting Postum improved weight, appetite, and strength, sharing health notes and urging readers to consider his experience.
Pratt County populists adopt a new tack on direct legislation at the recent convention. They reaffirm allegiance to the Omaha platform, demand direct se provision and tax reform while urging public ownership of utilities and denunciation of Republican special legislation.
Eureka resident George Munger challenges the notion that political promises secure support. He tests faith that friends with hires at conventions will carry him, while Breidenthal Lyon and nearby counties show conflicting loyalties. Munger seeks tangible results beyond vague assurances as delegates hue to Breidenthal and Hoffman factions.
Linn County Democrats head to Fort Beattie for a send off and rally for John C. Cannon of Mound City, Democratic candidate for associate justice. County convention urges every Democrat to attend the state convention and work for Cannon’s nomination.
A rural Kansas scene reports plans by Hogan Munger King and Stone to unite against Breidenthal for governor. Judge A W Dehnison’s El Dorado home burned, keeping him from fusion conventions in Great Bend. Delegates pledged remain sparse, with no county loyalty yet determined.
Spectators searched as Judge Cantrill ordered a thorough search for concealed weapons at the Frankfort courthouse. The day’s trial of Col. David G. Colwen for the killing of Lieutenant Ettsbert Scott and others is expected to proceed with deputies enforcing an unarmed entry policy.
Washington April 17 two trust remedies backed by the special sub committee on trusts include a constitutional amendment granting Congress power to regulate trusts and a strengthened Sherman act. proposed branding of trust made goods shipped interstate and seizure of unbranded items. expanded penalties and reporting for large corporations. and use of injunctions against cross state trust activity.
The proposed act targets illegal associations and conspiracies to operate across interstate or foreign commerce. It would bar offending corporations and members from mail use and grant penalties for violations. Enforcement duties rest with the attorney general and U S district attorneys to initiate civil or criminal proceedings, with provisions taking effect June 30.
New Orleans reports heavy rains across Louisiana dampening turnout for the first general election under the new constitution. Voters face educational and property requirements. registration dropped from 260000 to 34000, with about 7000 African Americans eligible. Three state tickets contend the race alongside municipal and county offices.
Complete returns from Saturdays primaries show shifts in county superintendent results across Richland Monmouth and Willard precincts with SF Wright leading by 12 votes on face value though county official counts may alter this. Figures list county attorney senator judge and clerk races as pending accuracy.
Mrs Peters and Mrs Hudson named as delegates to the Pan American Exposition by Governor Stanley of Kansas. Mrs J. R Peters of Newton and Mrs Hudson of Topeka named to serve on the women’s board of managers for the exposition.
Held at Muffalo New York from May 1 to November 1, 1961 President A H Taylor of the State Normal of Emporia and Senator W A Harris named as advisory board members. Expenses for board members to be paid by an executive committee for the expedition created by the New York legislature.
In New York Cigarmakers strike and lockout leave about 1 000 workers idle after nine factory additions. Conflicts began with Kerbs Wartheimer Schiffer dispute last month and several plants threaten relocation. Wages average weekly pay for ten hours work. strikers demand a 1 per week raise. Advisory board says relocation unlikely due to higher pay elsewhere.
Six armed men beat a bartender Henry Schiller in a State Street saloon and fled with cash. Four suspects were found nearby by officers. they fired, were captured after a brief pursuit, and the robbery occurred near Harrison Street station in a dense district. Only a small sum was taken.
Friends of Dr F Benjamin Andrews, superintendent of public schools in Chicago, stated today that his resignation will likely be presented to the board of education at its Wednesday meeting and take effect May 1. He may then travel to Europe before taking a new position, possibly at the University of Nebraska, amid various rumors about replacements.
The president submitted a detailed breakdown totaling 117 188 dollars for the First Philippine Commission expenses. Items include 10 000 dollars each to commissioners Sehuroma Worcester and Denby, 80 000 dollars for per diem, 11 220 dollars for transportation, 31 701 dollars for clerical services, and 2522 dollars for household costs. Also requested is parity pay for naval and military members Admiral Dewey and General Otis. A stray medical advertisement precedes miscellaneous notices and patient cures.
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