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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
6
A local shop announces wholesale and retail Groceries Fresh Meat Queensware and Tinware with cash for stamps. They plan to sell 1000 lbs Wolff's Capital sugar cured hams at 14 cents per lb, promising top quality. Various canned fruits and household items are listed with prices and ordering notes.
The trial features Joe Stach and relatives as key witnesses in the Sweatlich case. Accounts describe a complex network of family ties and detailed testimonies about events surrounding the shooting at a supper gathering and subsequent arrest records.
Fragmented OCR item notes a fair forecast, a city event named Red Friday, and travel fares for a Wichita and Return trip at 4.92 dollars. It mentions H J Stunno g as Bee manager, a Remedy company editorial tie in, and an annual banquet with Sunflower Teague of Kalieas. The text lists Crawford Piss Scat and Gate Piet events with vague timing.
New Orleans April 19 Harry Demas a notable New Orleans politician and former state senator during Reconstruction has died. He served as a naval officer appointed by President McKinley and remained active in Republican circles though his university charges were vigorously contested.
In district court J M Thand sues over a horse transfer from Beer fork. A grocery store note for $20 due in four months is central to the dispute. The case involves a collection agency, a suit against Bisend, and claims over assets linked to Card Nut and Heather.
Prim rode Day in Benue marked by ceremony with wreaths, shields, crowns and tokens from local groups. Crowds gathered as prime memorials were placed at gravesites and public statues. Victoria sent a large wreath to Lord Beacons-Reid's grave at Hugerden.
The Brownlow faction controlled the Nat election scene in Nashville Tennessee on April 19 as delegates argued over seating and temporary rules. After electing Congressman Gibson as temporary chairman the convention adjourned amid contested delegates and uncertain allegiance to the majority’s plan for floor seating.
Liabilities totaling 216140 are listed in a petition filed in the Chitec Etaten district court by John D Bridges a lame stockholder in the Findlay Rolling Mill company of Findlay Ohio. There are no assets. Largest creditors include Findlay Rolling Mill Co for 5200 Slats Tae Hora Tank Cleveland for 5000 and National Bank of Commerce Cleveland for 130580.
Contracting firm Coleman Hrenehad and Cole plans to end the strike at Croton dam by offering workers a raise of 16 dollars a day or less for May. The move follows reported quarrels and a claim that without a shutdown the company could have faced broader losses. The note mentions related theater prices at Crawford Theater and upcoming events at the gate post.
Kansas Seventh District Republicans nominate Long in Hutchinson and name W M Wallace of Kingman as chair. Delegates endorse Senator Baker and McKinley era, denounce the Demo Populists, praise war victory, and vow no change in policy while urging full aid to veterans and continued expansion of American trade and territorial growth.
The Kansas political scene shows support for Blaine as a congressman at large, while Judge Frank L. Martin of Reno is opposed for delegate at large. Governor Stanley is praised for state governance, and the new congressional committee lists numerous names. In Neosho county, a split delegation disrupts the state convention with Breiden and Farrelly favored by bolters, reshaping attendance and leadership.
Kansas City April 19 middle of the road Populisis and their mass convention effected a permanent state organizing and adopted a new party name The platform calls for initiative and referendum, caps state salaries, and protects banking interests Condemns Bryan and Rockefeller for trusts The convention named a full state ticket headed by Richard Thomas for governor and selected 25 Cincinnati delegates and 16 presidential electors Delegates were instructed to favor Wharton Barker for president and Junius Donnelly for vice president some support for Tom Watson noted across the group
AP correspondence describes long Pacific coastline unknown to U S troops with few towns and ports such as Lezaspi Tobaco and Dart. It notes a garrison after the Baler expedition and extols a Spanish soldier who fought at Baler becoming a hero in later legend.
Anton P. Jetmore, present county attorney, was launched as a mayoral candidate after a secret meeting of liberal supporters in his office. Backers say his county attorney nomination strengthens his city leadership path, with liberal voters poised to back him and influence the police department.
Real estate transfers include Jno adding Eli Ewings to Amanda A Pee RW in 1.5 acres near ne yhae to Sarah F Owings for 1000 dollars. Zirkle family sales of lots to Edw Zirkle 500 dollars. Andrews to Geo B Seybold 1700 dollars. Cumberland Pres Hd of Missions and Ch Erection to Tr of unt First Ch of Christ Scientism 350 dollars. Staples to Lydia Guidwell 493 dollars. tax deeds to J W Boyer on multiple lots. Ellen St Carpenter to H E Brown 3000 dollars. Elen M Carpenter to H E Brown 3000 dollars. tax deeds to J W Henderson and 7 Ven Buren st. Patrick Flew to E Simpson 300 dollars.
A letter received by James Cox, secretary of the Dewey visit committee, outlines plans for Admiral Dewey's entertainment in St Louis on May 2. The party includes Mrs Dewey, their aides, Lieutenants Calwell and Crawford, and others. they will arrive by special train about 7 PM and request suitable functions that evening.
Ten men were arrested at Croton Landing as a labor strike unfolded. Warrants issued by Judge Leat of Sing Sing targeted rioters and arms threats. the timekeeper Peter E. Stevens identified the contractors. Many Italians fled the Croton Valley dam area seeking work elsewhere, while authorities affirmed protection for willing workers and reported improved outlook as work resumed with few laborers present.
Denver April 13 The trial in the criminal court began today on the charge of attempting to kill. Alfred Packer and others are mentioned among the defendants as proprietors of the Denver Post. Testimony was expected from Anderson and others.
Chicago April 18 Wheat market opened dull and lower prices amid excellent weather. Prices drifted with selling orders noted, then steadied later as trades absorbed initial declines. Market tone remained cautious as futures showed limited movement and market participants weighed export prospects.
An April market roundup details cattle, hogs, sheep receipts at Chicago and Kansas City with mixed prices. It notes strong demand, weather impacts on crops, and futures movements with wheat and cotton markets referenced alongside financial figures and commodity trends.
The report notes subdued trading in pork futures and wary grain movements in Chicago and Topeka markets. It cites expected hog receipts at 17,000 and grain arrivals, with prices likely to rise on tighter supplies and cautious investor sentiment amid a soft overall market.
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