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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1900
Page
6
In April the Bank of Nove Scilla filed suit in the superior court over counts tied to bond deeds. The defense cites a misdated audit and references Count De Hautes as a participant. The case involves the Bank of Neve Breaths and questions a 37 percent claim variance and related legal actions.
A hazy report alleges dispute over the Galen Sichels county attorney candidacy in Orr County. It claims votes and procedures were questioned, with Chairman Daver and others criticized for allowing questionable Gutation of time charges.
A ragged early report outlines a burglary suspect, Myers, arrested after returning to a scene and fleeing through an alley. An injunction granted shields complainants Garyerd and Lariaes in a labor dispute with a Topeka Fraternal Order, while another note mentions a city organizer seeking nine members. A mine fire in Michigan prompts fears of explosion as water and powder hazards rise.
The article reports President Eugene addressing Chicago’s steel plant shutdown during a period of repairs. Officials note the mill would resume operations once repairs are complete, despite ongoing concerns about the ikon and steel trade impacting the economy.
Weather note from Kanena Flyparts shows rainfall across the city with general increase over the past day. Officials record higher totals in inland areas, while coastal readings vary.
A day in Washington reports Adjutant General Corbin and senior officials meeting with the president. They expect to depart for Canton by train tomorrow morning and return to Washington likely by Friday with Secretary McKinley assisting government duties.
Reports from Atuntin in April describe heavy combat with Filipinos, including numerous wounded and killed Americans, several officers missing, and insurgent attacks disrupting supply lines. The narrative cites engagements near San Miguel and Ban Micwel Pilar, with heavy fire and large casualties on both sides.
An electric Passimmer car on the Shore Line railroad near Stourt Clo Micns collided with flateurs being pushed to a motor car. The passenger moutur and several people were injured. Names listed include Jesse Lawrence motorman John Fleming conductor Fred Hewitt and McQuewsi of Mount Clemens. Rescue efforts followed as passengers evacuated amid confusion.
In Crawford County W H Ryan won the delegation for governor while other counties split over Breidenthal and Botkin. Populists and Republicans weigh endorsements for governor and congress, with Bryan, Henderson Martin, and assorted candidates endorsed or uninstructed across Atchison, Linn, Coley, and Ottawa counties as parties shape delegate slates and committee support.
The first Populist county convention met at Concondin drawing delegates for the state convention at Cay Canler and nine to Neex alin for Junction Cis. Endorsements included Bryan Breidenthal Vincent and support for direct taxation of utilities while opposing the Republican party. Delegates were chosen and officers elected, with Goner T. Davica editor of Nebanaka elected secretary. The platform favors state ownership of utilities, opposes rail harm, and backs Jones Mudenthal for governor surpassing mere anti thugs.
Populluts Party of Clay County met in Clay Center Saturday and endorsed Bryan Breidenthal and party delegates. The convention named delegates for the state convention at Fort Scott and the senatorial convention at Tadowry, including J P Marshall Geo W Hasna Willem Hilver J Cowell and C Mitchell.
The Topeka Agitator reports G C Clemons named for governor by the Social Democratic State central committee in Topeka with a full ticket including John Mineet Cloud county Louis Mattingnon and others. The convention endorsed direct senatorial election by the people and criticized Calderheds for opposing it while opposing imperial policy and finance views.
W J Bryan wired from Austin to say he will speak at the Clay Center Populist state convention on Wednesday. He plans to spend Wednesday forenoon in Clay Center and a special train may be arranged from Wichita if regular connections are unsuitable. Hrgan speaks at Wichita Democratic banquet Tuesday night. Richter's Road to Glory.
At a Saturday convention in Council Grove the Republicans endorsed HE. Richter for lieutenant governor and authorized selecting a state convention delegate. George P. Morehouse of Council Grove was endorsed for state senator for the district covering Mortis, Chase and Marion counties. John McCollam is named as Chase county candidate. FR.T Batley seeks re nomination and is from Marion county, having represented the district for several years.
Leaders of Populists and Democrats ask W J Bryan to mediate in the Seventh district contest to settle disputes over two congressional nominees. Both sides vow to stay in until the end, risking the defeat of Congressman Lot and a renewed campaign following Bryan’s Wichita visit.
The Republican state convention opens in Columbus with no anticipated contests for positions. Delegates expected to Philadelphia include Senators McKinley and Foraker, Governor Nash, and Congressman Dick. Senator Hanna will miss as a delegate, presiding from the chair in Philadelphia. Four at large seats face contests, others ratification and endorsements follow. The presidential platform has been drafted by Ohio Republicans in Washington.
President McKinley and Abner McKinley joined Mrs McKinley in a New York park visit after attending church services. The day featured a Brick Presbyterian address by Rev Z H Laughing on Christianity in Shin Tung and noted large church crowds and mission leaders present at the ecumenical conference events.
A Senate committee report argues Senator Clark's election was tainted by bribery and corrupt practices. It pins responsibility on Republican colleagues led by Senator Hobson and details unlawful expenditures, lack of returns, and possible improper pressure on Montana judges and the attorney general.
About 75 motor cars start from Hyde Park corner on a thousand mile test run toward Bristol and return under Automobile Club auspices. The event aims to test utility and strength, drawing large crowds as cyclists follow the fleet toward its first night in Bristol. Chinese Catholics Massacred near Pao Ting Fu by Boxers.
The report details erratic trading across commodities led by corn and wheat with July futures edging lower while May and July contracts show occasional recoveries. Livestock prices dip with hogs and sheep weaker, and stock market volatility intensifies as traders react to liquidation pressure and shifting signals from key exchanges.
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