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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
8
Children's dress skirts in duck sold affordable at 1.39 to 0.79. Laces and trimming, wash goods, sheer dimities, and Madras fabrics offered at reduced yard prices. Fine table linens, all linen goods, and new Madras shirts arrive. September designer patterns available. sole agents for The Standard Patterns.
An elderly New York woman once wealthy, identified as Mrs Mary Truman formerly Mrs Mary Gil of San Francisco, dies after falling into the East River from a pier while en route to a city lodging house. Her fortune faded after travel in Central and South America and a longtime lawsuit.
Democratic legislators won in most districts of the Kentucky Legislature in the special elections called by Gov. Hecker Heck. In Campbell County the race favored Elww Hawkins Jr. Democracy, while Woodford County saw Lewin Nuckismus macrao defeat Burlin Cansin. J. J. Watkins won the seat in the Union Henderson district and S. Tobin was elected in the Boope-Gallatin-Owen district. The outcomes do not change the party balance in the two chambers. A call for an extra position is expected soon to meet within ten days of the call.
Prank Starburn of Philadelphia and W J Wilkinson of Baltimore along with Starbuck and Wilkinson suffered serious injuries in a Baltimore motorcycle collision near the Coliseum. Miller’s pedal struck the front tire causing a high speed crash. both riders were thrown into stands. Starbuck may lose a leg after amputation is performed.
Fifty residents plan to gather for a meeting at night to discuss taking up claims on government land in Okianona and establish a colony with a local papal government aligned to student ideas on the problem.
In Topeka items Juha Hrotdenthal travels to Chicago while city workers were paid yesterday. Several speeches occur with Fiarton addressing Lin eventy and Grimes planning a Colorado trip. Local officials discuss tax collection, civil service, and county projects. Santa Fe signals and a Commercial Club date are noted alongside civic meetings and family moves. An array of names, places, and dates paints a crowded snapshot of local activity and upcoming events.
A tornado swept New Rochelle New York last night damaging about forty feet wide and four miles long along its path. The storm caused several houses to be struck two buildings burned and injuries reported. Lightning and torrential rain accompanied the event with damage estimated near forty thousand dollars.
King Victor Immanuel III and Queen Hylene arrived in Rome on August 3 aboard, greeted by ministers, presidents of the news and chamber of deputies, and numerous generals and deputies. The sovereigns proceeded to the Quirinal Palace amid a large crowd and military authorities.
The Chicago court heard rebuttal witness accounts in the Regent fraud trial as Dr. N M Regent fights accusations of conspiring with Charles Sheehan and others to defraud Kalelte and Ladies in Security Society. Witnesses testified about visits to homes, a death certificate, and the timing of alleged actions, with attention to the dates and around Marigold and Chicago.
In Greenwood County a fusion gathering of Democrats and Populists nominated G. Morrison for Representative and HE. L. Rice for Probate Judge. CW. Hale as County Attorney, C. Sutm mere as Superintendent, Robert Focht as Commissioner, and A. W. Wilson as Silver Republican, amid strong enthusiasm.
An unclear item notes a Kansas City political figure aiming for a cabinet post and a United States Senate bid linked to Johnson. The piece mentions longstanding speculation about Bryant’s election and a “call for pen Ktor,” reflecting turbulent legislative conditions and uncertain cabinet placements.
Ex Governor John W. Leedy faces a suit demanding 425 dollars over a mining venture in Joplin involving the Joplin-Galenm charter. The action alleges losses tied to a mining venture and names Leedy as principal stockholder in dispute with partners.
A fragment claims coffee harms delicate people and that stopping coffee and using Postum Food Coffee aids recovery. The letter credits a Chattanooga reader and cites an improving friend in Knoxville, notingPostum’s alleged nerve rebuilding effects and listing Postum General Co. in Battle Creek Michigan as the seller.
Washington reports General MacArthur's Manila death list listing numerous soldiers by company and regiment, including Infantry units from the 10th, 1st, 5th, 6th, 25th, 32nd, 41st, 47th, 53rd, and other regiments, along with references to malaria, fever, pneumonia, and other causes. The roster reads like a casualty roll from World War II Manila operations, with many misspellings and fragmented names.
New York plans for a special prohibition team train to carry speakers literature and a glee club. Candidates John G Woolley and Henry B Metcalf head the ticket traveling from Chicago to various states with Oliver Stewart and Ramuel Dickie aboard. State Prohibition ticket holders will join to speak along the route.
Lincoln Neb Aug 8 Vice Chairman Edmisten of the People's party national committee comments on Mr Towne's withdrawal. He expresses regret over the move and says the committee may assemble early to name a replacement. He plans to confer with Senator Butler and party leaders in Chicago before acting to protect the party's name and interests.
Judge Munroe issues opinion denying Miguel Paneillas a Porto Rican resident the right to vote. Treaty provisions and lack of Congress action leave Panellas still an alien under naturalization law.
Texas orator Cyclone Davis has placed Minsell at the Populist state central committee’s disposal on August 18. The committee is billing him for daily speeches and is directing Davis’ efforts toward the southern and southwestern regions of the state.
An advertisement lists a 1 to 3 p m sale window for Humia Grain Lace Shoes in multiple sizes and colors. Prices range from $1.60 for smaller sizes to $2.75 for child and ladies lace options, with regulars noted at $1.25.
Governor Stanley opened his Sixth district campaign in Bays today with a large crowd at the opera house. Senator H A Heeder and aid He spoke as aid. Heeder accompanied him on the trip and aimed to win the Thirty sixth district seat. Buschaw, Tupubionn candidate, spent two weeks in the district.
Denver hosts the Army of the Philippines reunion from August EH to 16 with wide state delegations and invitations to national leaders. A national Army of the Philippines society will be formed at the gathering and annual state reunions planned thereafter.
Chairman E. Higley of the Populist state central committee reports every Kansas county has a strong local group backing the fusion ticket. He urges an old-fashioned nineties style campaign to energize voters, while noting obstacles in the Sixth and Seventh districts. The committee aims for harmony and victory, using friendly offices to ease disputes.
A fragmented political note warns straw votes will soon demand focus as campaigns near. It satirically targets the straw vote promoter, compares him to a nuisance, and mentions public opinion shifts seen in committees and local joints. Burdock Bitters is touted to sharpen the reader for battle.
A Belfontaine car of the St. Louis Transit company was dynamited in North St Louis at 9 o clock this morning. It shattered windows and broke the front trucks after a blast twice the size of a bushel basket blew through the floor. No passengers were aboard and both the conductor and motorman were unharmed. Last night women along the line were warned not to ride.
W D Pratt of Hamilton Ontario sold sixty short horn bulls and heifers at Chicago stock yards setting new price records. Average price per animal was 793 dollars and 13 cents, higher than the Nave sale of Herefords last April. Notable sales included Martower fifth at 2600 dollars to Col G M Casey, Shawnee Nebraska, Mayflower fourth at 2060 dollars, and Orange Chief the highest priced bull at 1510 dollars. Bulls and calves totaled seven head at 800 dollars each. A fine bull calf, Waval Archer 150,992, sold for 1000 dollars to Ward Wilson of Friar Iowa.
Kansas sends a sizable group to the Colorado-Texas Chautauqua in Boulder, led by Mrs. Noble Prentis with charge of the event. Delegates include Mrs. S. Alice Halderman, Mrs. H. L. Johnston, Miss Livilis Mack, Miss Marie Johnston, and others from Lawrence, Topeka, Leavenworth, Hutchinson, Girard, Kansas City, and more.
An OCR fragment describes a gathering near Bodider at foothills with a camp of about 269 attendees. It mentions a women’s club movement and the influence of those involved, highlighting assembly work and pleas for spiritual guidance.
A man near Kansas City, in El Paso teletype, confessed to sheriff that he was George S. Sanders. He claimed he borrowed $60,000 from Evans-Snyder-Bult Co. of Kansas City on cattle that died. He said he exploited a bust in court and traveled overland from Wichita about a year ago. The firm previously faced heavy losses from Landers operations, with officials unsure of action against him.
Mra Geo R Sullivan known as the angel of the transports is dying at her New York home after a nervous breakdown from overwork. At Spanish war outbreak she tended as a nurse in a southern army camp. She devoted herself to caring for soldiers and small comforts.
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