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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1900
Page
13
Across Albuquerque and Santa Fe circles, Taggart and Shively figure in Democratic governor race talk, while Durbin’s potential in New Mexico faces internal debate. Elsewhere Chicago reports the Methodist conference panel finds Sennlogs charges too trivial to present, quelling church agitation.
In a Washington report dated Ap 28 the Senate debates a contested vote issue from Dowdin involving a protest over the casting of a UMper vote. Key conferees on the agricultural appropriation include Memira Wadsworth and Wil Tama Stine. The Senate adjourned with committees delivering three volumes and a plan to erect a statue of General Grant at the capital.
Ae York Apen Friends and best fee exsovtutes deny reports that the government issued warrants against John Wert president of Wie American Reels Wiss and Juin W Gates chairman of the executive committee. Max Pam counsel for Bleed & White says no criminal proceedings exist and Gates and Lambert will face service of process. Lawyers from Selleman Lamb & Woos and Have indicate readiness to respond, with no extradition planned, as the company attends the adjourned meeting.
Paris reports a major laundry strike began yesterday at Houlogne on the Seine and Ard district causing widespread closures. About 20,000 workers are idle at Toulogne and surrounding areas with thousands more affected in Chaville and nearby communities as hotels face growing disruptions.
Willing to contribute 500000 Rev T H James aims to endow a college and hospital in Oklahoma. Delegates from Oakley Kansas and others met with local officials to select a site in Oklahoma City. Talks reference funds including a 4200 payer and a Sterling donation valued at 15000000 for England, outlining the large endowment plan.
The jury found Athenes W. W. not guilty of attempting to kill H. Tasimen, a Denver Post proprietor, after a January 2 shooting. The verdict was announced at noon, and the defendant was discharged. The Kansan famine relief committee seeks copies of all state papers for the last week and first week in May.
James Murray of Butte Ment, in Chicago, says he would not want Senator Clark's seat if offered. He doubts the value of such an appointment, arguing it is usually made for the appointing body's future political benefit. Murray is traveling to Colorado and Washington.
North Topeka column lists local visitors births church notices and social events. Mentions Dr Bryan dentist 428 Kan Ave and house sale at 128 Holman St. Several residents visit Silver Lake Nelson Neb St Joseph and Junction City. John Shaffer welcomes a daughter. Funeral of George Kistler from 1136 Harrison St. mixed church services and meetings at Oakland Presbyterian and Baptist parishes. Steel rod parasols sale and spring painting promotions by Costley & Post.
A committee representing about 80,000 Germans in Cleveland forwards a petition to President McKinney urging use of influence to end the war in South Africa. The text is part of a broader set of notices and garbled OCR fragments from the era.
A collapse at the Dimmick Pipe and Company building in North Birmingham during erector work on April 2? injured 11 and killed two men, with three others seriously hurt. Thirteen workers were on the superstructure when a large beam fell, dragging down adjacent beams and wrecking the structure. Injured listed include James McWhorter and others. two were near death at the hospital.
Figures from the Topeka city clerk show net expense for the police department for the year ending March 31 2002 was down 3801 15 over the previous year. The department logged 1995 arrests with 725 dismissed 214 joint cases 123 discharged 37 fined 1 to 1000 and 190 total from fines.
The president sent to the Senate nominations for Army promotions. Second Lieutenant F. S. Price, Sixth Infantry, to be first lieutenant. Second Lieutenant Arthur N. Pickel, Thirty-ninth Infantry, to be lieutenant. Elevnth Cavalry officers to second lieutenants. First Sergeant George B. Sutherland, Company 7. First Sergeant Edward Ly thi, troops. Thirty-seventh Infantry First Sergeant Thomas W. Gunn, Company K, to breadhondieutenart. Thirty-ninth Infantry to be second lieutenants Battalion Sergeant Major Peacaners. Sergeant Major Archer v. Day.
Three cases against Paul Grinstead of Wathena, jailed in Troy for criminal libel, have been appealed to the Court of Appeals by attorneys Harvey and Harvey. An effort will seek bonds when judges gather in May. if not possible, cases may be scheduled for the June term.
The state marks India Corn Day with a churchwide event and a plan for schoolchildren to contribute to the relief fund. A Resist Committee will meet at the executive office. Ads mention Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and local testimonials. Nearby notices promote Roy Crawford's Stock and Crawford Theater with prices and dates.
The advertisement by S. Edward McCully M. D. of Peoria lists cures for catarrh asthma hay fever cancer piles chronic constipation and female disorders. It claims cures without cutting and highlights medical failures and blunders of the profession. Offices at 412 Topeka Avenue open daily 9 am to 8 pm with no Sunday hours.
New York April 26. Promoters of the Nicaragua canal debate the impact of Nicaragua’s move to cancel the concession. Edwin R. Lancaster states the company’s rights remain intact and will be enforced. He says arbitration attempts failed as arbiters were non-natives, and the firm may appeal to the United States for protection.
In district court Judge Hazen refused a special venue demand by Mary Short and attorneys for $5,000 damages. With the regular jury out on another case, the petition requested new jurors under a recently passed law. Hazen criticized the law, said a new jury could not be formed, and continued the case to the next term despite witnesses being ready.
A. P. Jetmore states he is not a candidate for mayor of Topeka and would not accept the office under any circumstances, addressing rumors and presses inquiries about his possible candidacy before the upcoming city election.
N Heusted father of Mrs Charles A Fellows died Friday night at his home near Wameso after paralysis. Mrs Pellows and children left for Wamego and Mr Fellows went to Wamego. William EH Hinds died this morning at about 6 o clock in his room at the Sixth Avenue hotel of heart trouble. He had long suffered heart disease and was an old soldier.
Democrats in Seagwick County demand the state ticket plan to defeat Governor Stan Ley in his home county. Lerwick County Democrats file a nomination claim for solicitor of the court of invitation for Fr. Hettinger of Wichita.
Mitchell Indiana letter today confirms J R Burton's father is gravely ill and unlikely to recover after weeks of suffering. Family members have abandoned hope while the Topeka contact relayed the bad news. Peoria Illinois reports carvers demand higher wages from bosses. union strength is cited as a trigger for potential strike if demands are not met.
W M Forbes announces the hire of W T Guard from Bartholomew Real Estate and Investment Corp to bolster real estate and insurance services in Patton. Guard, longtime Toneka resident, brings years of experience. Quick sale facilitation urged at 116 West Sixth Avenue. Tonight a free program by the Flints at Crawford’s.
The report covers mixed activity in grains and livestock with May and July futures under pressure and receipts rising in Chicago and Kansas City. Bulls eyed corn and oats while hogs and cattle showed steady to firm tone, with limited trading and occasional price swings amid overall cautious sentiment.
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