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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
4
A long jumble of campaign talk and social snippets from Topeka with references to Democratic and Republican fund details, local political figures, and commentary on national politics. The column also includes humorous society remarks, gossip about marriages, church life, and cultural notes.
A fragmentary notice outlines Kansas Democrats joining Populists and Silver Republicans to back a fusion ticket. It mentions state resource development, a proposed state refinery, and opposition to Standard Oil monopoly, with critique of a New York newspaper’s reporting.
A fragmented column of quirky musings opens with a skeptical voice about talent and luck. It touches on hearing invites, pawnbrokers, language learning, and a tangled quip about a tumble and glittering generalities amid a rural or urban setting in Philadelphia.
Raleigh August election delivers a decisive Democratic triumph as a state amendment wiping out Black suffrage is adopted by about 37000 votes. Republicans and Populists lose influence while Marion Butler is defeated for U.S. Senate. Whites consolidate power. eastern counties largely go Democratic. Patank incident noted with no broad disruption.
In Toledo on August 3 the Oho association of Democratic clubs met at Lyceum theater. Mayor Golden Rule Jones spoke a welcome and defended the Declaration of Independence as immortal. He urged nonpartisanship and stated he would not accept or seek a party nomination, emphasizing principled public service over political victory.
British dispatches from London report nearing end of South Africa hostilities with 4,000 prisoners to be captured near Bethlehem and 4,000 Boers under DeWet and Olivier. Britain eyes two 100-man Boer columns and a surrender to end the Transvaal conflict. Harcourt criticizes government in the House of Commons over Southeast Asian costs and taxation. Also advertises travel plot on the Overland Limited line with grand scenery.
Exhibit features moving pictures promoted as handsome and free with a call to visit Ames Pacific city office. Ad copy includes a skin relief product Dean's Ointment and a subscription prompt for the Journal.
In a Copeland lobby chat, a group recalls pranks across generations. A Denver medical student era is described where a landlady suspected of rummaging drawers prompted grisly payoffs. A body-hauler’s skill with grave robbing surfaces, revealing one man’s rise to a physician through clandestine bodies and a hundred graves. The tale includes a cautious sexton, a missing body, and a near-prosecution avoided by quiet fixes. The discourse shifts to China trade fears, noting continued U S shipments and military supply contracts amid ongoing wartime tensions.
The writer expresses a desire to hear Ike mentioned again in connection with the Great Red Dragon and pus, noting a preference to attend a Populist gathering for old friends' sake and to hear his name linked with political factions.
Joliet August 3 reports say the American Steel and Wire company has ordered a straight 11 percent wage cut for all employees. No official notification is available, and it is unclear if the reduction took effect yesterday. About 2,000 men across four local mills face the cut.
Tampa Florida reports one yellow fever death and two cases remain unsolved. George Sonnenberg a German immigrant died yesterday after years indoors. Dr K W Weedon state board of health official notes the city is otherwise clean and healthful with little fear of a wider outbreak as plans to leave the state are restricted.
Nick Chiles publisher hotel keeper and politician was arrested for selling liquor and maintaining a nuisance. Oscar Richardson was arrested with him after a raid following dinner. Police found a new bar at Chiles place ready for business. The event is linked to a rival Bogardus who has been delivering lectures nearby and clashed with Chiles over politics. The raid is framed as a revolt against Chiles and his associates.
George Locke of Wichita will handle the work of the Democratic state committee as assistant chairman replacing J. Mack Love who will travel the state to organize local groups. Locke distributed tickets at the Kansas City convention and has worked at the national headquarters in Chicago for J. G. Johnson. The party considered establishing a state headquarters in Kansas City with Democrats there pledging 300 to the campaign fund and offering four rooms free for committee work.
Washington Aug 3 The president appointed forty eight enlisted men in the regular army as second lieutenants and assigned them to various arms. All have excellent service records and high exam averages. The appointments follow this year's academy graduates leaving eleven civilian vacancies. Civil appointments have been determined and will be announced soon.
Lincoln Nebraska August 2 Mr Bryan plans return from notification trip and stay in Topeka until a notification event by the Silver Republicans and Populists is scheduled date unknown.
Edward Wilder forwards a letter from Topeka dated August 2, 1900, thanking J. J. Halseh for a brass cannon captured from Filipinos donated to Holliday Park. The board will consider the gift, acknowledging service and the long unpleasant conflict.
At Beaconsfield Quebec a northwest wind and smooth water shaped a 12 mile Seawaka challenge race between Red Coat of the Royal St. Lawrence Yacht Club and Minnesota of White Bear Yacht Club Rochester. Red Coat led most of the triangular course finishing at 3 18.08 while Minnesota came in at 3 31.29.
The new Japanese minister presented his credentials before the president in the morning at the State Department. He arrived in full dress and met with officials in the receiving room as tensions and international questions were noted. The discussion touched on progress and trade, with a focus on growing interest in two countries.
A crowd near the royal palace in Paris was kept back as Shah arrived at Vivennes for a military review. An escort of dragoons surrounded the royal carriage. The Shah persisted with his program despite fears of assassination.
An official missive reports the Russian steamer Selenga heavily damaged by Chinese shells while aiding in the defense of Algun. The damage occurred on a Wednesday, August 2, with authorities noting continued efforts to assess casualties and repair needs.
Aug 3 New York reports bond subscription interest in England and the Empire. A $10,000,000 3 percent extheguer bonds issue is to be sold through the Bank of England for three years, with no federal court involvement in subscriptions. In Colorado and Utah a wage conference among tin industry officials set new wage rates, while Missouri Pacific ticket prices to Denver and Ogden indicate reduced fares. A. Le Louie and Nipps announce a concert tonight at Garfield Park by Marshall’s band at 6 o’clock.
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