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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1900
Page
12
Readable notice offers large upright pianos in modern form and elegant cases for rent or sale. Prices range from $175 to $225, featuring a Columbia Piano in a mottled walnut owl case and one Royal Piano in a burl walnut case.
Nasturtiums with a second bloom prize, Dwarf Climbing at 15 cents per ounce, Standard Canna Bulbs nine for ten cents each, Cabbage and Tomato Plants five cents per dozen, Blue Grass two thirds 25 cents, White Clover two cents per pound.
A former Chicago treasurer’s employee and accomplice face charges for allegedly altering tax records and receipts over years in the county office. Indictments target multiple officers as inquiry broadens into property owner assessments and misappropriated documents.
In Chicago an April strike riot at the Western Electric building left two non union workers badly injured and several arrested. A crowd attacked workers leaving seven men leaving the scene as a brick struck a bystander and a protester was hit in the head. A police sergeant was rough treated before reinforcements arrived. Multiple others suffered beatings during the day.
A factory accident near Ne Sates Bavaro left one worker dead and another severely injured when a rope failed during lifting. The men, including K Thiery and Swaazer, were tending a pulley when the rigging collapsed causing a fatal fall and serious leg injuries.
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The Htedman club meets at the talc club pariors on West tds for a Le Chase of quick. The sixty-three club hosts Misses Dana McClintock and Sue Gay at Elmwood home. Phi Kappa Pi dinner honors Lawrence Friday night with a long guest list. Daughters of the Revolution plan an afternoon gathering at Mrs. W. A. Johnston's home. Attendees include Chicago visitors and Topeka residents visiting relatives and friends.
Senator Hanna spoke at the Grant Pittsburg Dinner in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania. He described the greatest century and noted strong progress in U S commerce, praising McKinley era shifts and urging actions for the next century. He contrasted tariffs and foreign trade while urging national unity and industry growth.
A nine foot rise from the headwaters near Waco floods cities and damages waterworks, railroads, and crops across multiple Texas counties including Bell, McLennan, Williamson, Hays, Colorado, Bastrop. Estimates show three to five million dollars in railroad and crop damage. Three boys reportedly drowned near Galveston Bay.
The New York state committee of the Chicago platform Democrats met last night and changed the state convention from May 2 to May 19 in Albany. They announce plans to send delegates to the national convention, criticizing current leaders as not representing the party and opposed to Bryan. They condemn unpledged delegates and insist on an instructed Bryan delegation, accusing opponents of deception.
The board of railroad assessors adjourned until Monday to consider property matters of the Western Pacific, soon to include Zabi and Missouri Pacific roads. No additional valuations were filed at today’s session.
A near hundred angry individuals chased and forced a Black man named Thomas into the water at the Thirty-seventh Street dock. Police intervened, clubbed several assailants, and rescued Thomas as the crowd stoned nearby, injuring no confirmed deaths. A second Black man named Taylor was also beaten during the melee.
Owensboro April 28 The state prohibition convention has been cancelled indefinitely it was to have met there today.
In Frankfort Kentucky Judge Clifton J Pratt presides as the case centers on Breckinridge title status. The hearing argues Kentucky holds a unique position with this title remaining free of state investigation and seeks to declare it unmatched as the undoubted leader in veternary title authority.
Jeff Hudson launches bid for congressional nomination in the Third district. The Wilson county town of Fredonia hosts the campaign event as local residents consider the candidacy and possible support.
Washington reports General Merriam testified before the Military Committee regarding the Idaho upheaval. He explained lack of original instructions, noted martial law declared by Idaho’s governor, and described troop involvement, arrests, and questions about civilian versus military authority and examinations.
Breidenthal will head the Kansas contingent at the national convention of Populists in Sioux Falls in May. He is a member of the national committee for Kansas and delegates favor his election as governor and Kansas chairman. Delegates are invited to stop in Omaha for a banquet before the convention, with Kansas and southern delegates likely to attend and meet Nebraska Populists and hear Bryan. Much correspondence is in progress regarding the invitation.
Labor Commissioner Johnson orders the arrest of W. W. Atkin and G. Ely of Kansas City on charges of violating the eight hour law. The case references a recent supreme court ruling upholding the eight hour standard. The Geary county prosecution centers on contractors building Junction City courthouse.
Railroads Southville Nashville and Mobile Ohio resumed flat through trains after traffic disruption on the lower division. Southbound service to New Orleans resumes via Mobile Ohio with through routing for the 3 o'clock train. Two extra freight trains will depart Mobile at 4 o'clock with orders to run through.
Mack Love of Cartonia City withdraws from the race for one of Kansas’ six at large delegates to the Democratic convention. He cites preference for chairmanship over the delegate role and notes changes in the lineup as G Kinsey succeeds Lanean at 434-426 Jackson.
Over two hundred guests attended the eleventh annual Union League dinner in Brooklyn to mark General C. G. Grant's seventy eighth birth anniversary. U and Grant Post 227 G A R and the Union League club hosted, with speeches by Stewart L. Woodford ex minister to Spain and other leaders, praising Grant's peacemaking legacy and wartime service.
New York special reports Minister Conger pressing renewed demands on China. State department notes Chinese hostility to missionaries now limits travel in the empire. Commander Burwell at Taku will assist Conger in protecting American interests. Officials expect Rear Admiral Remey to deploy forces under Admiral Kemp to safeguard U S interests in China. A flag officer and American ships at Taku are seen as a restraining influence on Taung U-yamen.
New York April 7 at her home Margaree Townsend widow of the late John Townsend and a known writer of plays was quietly married to Bignor Giovanni Tagilapietra a famed operatic baritone. Tagilapietra has spent years in public singing but lately has given private musicales and instruction. Mrs Townsend Tagilapietra, once noted for plays Cherry Diamonds Modern St Anthony and A Stitch in Bay, resumes her married name.
Reporters note Breidenthal's campaign says he has 355 delegates pledged by hire to secure Treece nomination. Campaign managers claim county conventions are no longer crucial as they are confident of enough delegates to win by acclamation.
The piece discusses the Third District factions backing fusion or Populist nominees. It notes Ridg e as a potential renomination cause for both Populists and Democrats to demand the seat. Democrats threaten to name and endorse a candidate if Sudgrey is chosen. Conventions at Parsons next month promise decisive action with both sides unwilling to budge.
Pittsboro says the riveters strikers at Pressed Steel Car Co were discharged and replaced as officers report new men filling the roles. Meanwhile Grant Club in Des Moines marks Grant birthday with a large gathering in late April.
A Virginia convention fight over suffrage dominance unfolds as black voters and white counties clash. The drive favors a new constitution to curb white supremacy, backed by major counties and Norfolk factions, while opponents include corporations, local officials, and some Republicans and Democrats led by Governor Tyler.
Reports from York April 28 unveil talks by Dr Chen and Dr Hall on igniting missionary passion in divinity students. Papers cover non Christian paths, India prospects, and ethical systems of Asia. The program features Rev W S Rutherford and Rev Dr George Knox presenting at Central Presbyterian Church.
The first motion in Congress refusing appropriations to continue the pneumatic tube mail service halts the Tubeler Despatch company. A Mr Wogardus notes the government contract does not expire until 1907 but says there is little recourse but to sue. The service may be shut and mail sent by rail, which would delay delivery from seven minutes per letter to an hour.
A fragment promoting Dr Holtin's Kidney Tablets as a certain cure for backache and distress. Claims the product relieves symptoms with a pleasant aroma and ease of use, urging weekly intervals and observation of Dr Hat's rises. The text is fragmented and unverifiable.
Fragmentary OCR shows a lineup of sellers and addresses for Dr Holtin's Kidney Tablets from Frepsres osity to Gunther's. The text mentions HOLTIN CHEMICAL CO and multiple street locations including East 6th, Rowley and Show, Swift & Holiday Drug Co, Gibraltar, Kine & Co, and others as outlets.
At a yesterday meeting the government discussed how to settle business matters. All parties except Pape Mel age Central agreed to a settlement based on regular first class rates due to the absence of legal counsel. A suit was filed in St Paul, Minnesota against the Montane Health way company for 600000 in back rent and rights of way. Portrait of Alger. vom, Marge collection of portraits at the war department.
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