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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1900
Page
6
A damaged report describes a trial in a distant court with witness testimony about a revolver found near a suspect, plus testimonies from ex-sheriff Naylor and others. It notes a chromed barrel mark and mentions insurance and Swettick's role.
Two men and a woman, including Harry Hechbach and Davard Tioniell, were arraigned before a U.S. commissioner on treasury certificate counterfeiting. An examination was postponed to Monday. The woman was traced from passing counterfeit bills in a grocery to her Ninety-eighth Street apartment, where a forged set and engraving materials were seized. Authorities described a large counterfeit operation involving various notes and depictions of public figures.
A New York Central Presbyterian church session hosted women focusing on missionary education topics such as gardening in schools higher education for women training Bible women and related training. Another Madison Avenue Reform church session discussed giving with speakers from multiple cities sharing methods funds and prayer guidance.
General Manager Jeakine of the St Louis Suburban railway company refused to modify shift schedules or reinstate discharged workers. The grievance committee stated a strike will proceed to halt service, involving about 400 employees though 20 are union members.
Local notes from North Topeka list residences for sale at 12% Holman Street and 128 Holmash Street, neighbors visiting from Rossville and Carbondale, and housekeeping moves. Church Guild meeting set at 2:30 PM at Mrs Rowley’s 29 Quincy Street. Various brief notices cover illnesses, a painter and a mahogany case at Mills Dry Goods, a windmill purchase by J Norman, and local social visits. Several transport and craft activities by youths on Soldier Creek are described along with a boat mishap near Kansan Avenue. A remark on voting behavior closes the column.
City Council approves a special ordinance to bar Sapho from Topeka venues. Penalties include fines up to five dollars and jail time up to 30 days per offense. Mayor Drew pledges to protect the public, noting no existing power to stop the play otherwise.
In Dayton Ohio on April 4 Albert J Deady and his 16 year old wife leaped from a bridge into a canal and drowned each clinging to the other The husband worked as an inspector for the National Cash Register company They had left a supper case and were believed to have financial trouble the details include a possible late note of distress
The state’s war claims totaled 35 052 19 allowed on aggregated 37 187 54, with disallowances. Governor Sumly and Auditor Cole discussed with Washington, saving 10 percent agent fees. Largest disallowed claim was William Green & Sons 912 140 70 for provisions to troops at Camp Leedy, with other big items from Santa Fe and Union Pacific.
Milwaukee April 4 Politicians and delegates from across Wisconsin gather for the Republican state convention meeting tomorrow at noon The main issue is selecting four delegates at large to the national convention in Philadelphia James Manahan of Darlington U S marshal Western District chosen as temporary chairman The administration of President McKinley is expected to be endorsed The convention is described as harmonious with 4087 delegates The likely nominees include Isaac Stephenson Marinette Joseph B Treat Monroe James S Stout Menominee and H August Luedt Milwaukee Delegates to be elected by districts favor Payne remaining on the national committee slate
Fire destroyed the ware sheds of Wilson and McCulloch's fruit jar factory in Fairmount Indiana. About three hundred car loads of finished jars were consumed. Estimated losses run to fifty thousand dollars in property and seventy thousand in insurance. The blaze started early today and consumed nearly the entire Benson plant.
Washington leaders debated a resolution to extend the current military administration in Porto Rico under the civil government act. Amendments to require presidential franchise approval and charter restrictions were deemed germane by the chair but ruled not germane by Speaker Henderson. The amended resolution passed as the post office appropriation bill resumed.
A train of 32 freight cars ran away on the Delaware and Hudson line between Carbondale and Honesdale. The engine derailed on a sharp curve, sending the train into a scattered wreck. An unknown man was killed and several others injured. Wreckers from Carbondale were sent, and air traffic over the road was abandoned today.
Canton crowds thronged stations from daylight, with embraces at Leetonia Salem and Alliance. The president and Mrs McKinley then visited Worth Market street to review repairs at the old BeKinsey cottage, greeting workmen and contractors before lunch.
New Haven April 24. Chiles Andrew Carver of Chicago and Yale sophomore posted record scores in the intercollegiate street gym contest. Authorities claim Carver may be the new champion, surpassing the prior Yale mark by C. Chadwick. Carver weighs 175 pounds and is about six feet tall.
Chicago April 4 reports a turbulent opening session with wheat futures under pressure on the Board of Trade. Traders weighed supply signals and demand outlook as prices showed early volatility and delayed settlement options.
The listing highlights 4000 pounds of Honey Cured Breakfast Bacon and various groceries with prices, plus notes on grain and livestock markets in Chicago Minneapolis Duluth and Kansas City. It references wheat futures May July and local receipts, with market activity in corn oats and provisions and Topeka price reports for wheat butter and hogs.
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