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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
4
Frank P. MacLennan reports in Topeka State Journal a crowded miscellany of political chatter. Notes on Kansas editors, candidates, and figures include references to Frank Prouty, Stephen Osborn, Senator Ingalls, and Gov. Boutwell. The piece surveys local zeal, party shifts, and evolving allegiances with period voice and local color.
An unnamed governor, after reviewing a pardon application for an old client, refuses to grant clemency stating his right to view the matter in a different light. The piece raises questions about legal ethics and client fees as debated in the New York World.
An obituary tribute to United States Senator Ingalls of Kansas. It recalls his intellect, warmth, and principled refusal to compromise ethical standards in politics. The piece notes his retirement speech warning the GOP, his acquittals on bribery accusations, and his firm rejection of deals that would dishonor his family.
A column from the Atchison Globe offers humorous vignettes about everyday behavior. It jokes about debt and pride, unnecessary showy excuses for slow pay, people peering from doors, and the lure of easy phone chatter. It also recalls a summer travel joke, a cautious admonition about wives and clever husbands, and a lighthearted note about a local misdirection and a school teacher anecdote.
A fragment from a Chicago News column offers aphoristic lines on charity and awkward metaphors about cattle stocks. It notes that feeling charitable should translate into action and criticizes overconfident talk. The piece ends with incomplete thoughts about a girl and domestic tasks.
A fragmentary humor item catalogues quirky lines about credence and debt, speech gifts, and a widowed woman seeking a suitor, with a dry goods clerk quip about shoppers who inspect entire stock but buy nothing. It notes a minister named Turn who recently wed a young woman with the same name.
A collage of quip and social satire opens with jokes on drinkers, will making, fashion, and manners. In hotel corridors a discussion on anarchists, crime, and policy follows, with musings on exploration in the Southwest and relics, money carrying habits, and anecdotes about Indians in Arizona.
A London note tales how a man, delighted by a telegram, reads the message then rushes home to confront his wife after a dramatic misread. The wife explains the telegram said stay for me at Dover Street and was misinterpreted as a threat.
In Des Moines a meeting of state leaders and central coup discussed Governor Shaw as likely appointee to the U S senate after Senator Gear's death. Four candidates were named: Dolliver of Fort Dodge Cummings of Des Moines Hepburn of Creston and Conger of China. Dolliver met with Shaw. leaders expect Shaw may receive the appointment.
Report indicates a cabinet shakeup in Italy as ministers resist loss of confidence. Dispatches note the King will govern with new young ministers and some members plan to resign, signaling potential rapid changes in the government.
W E Stewart a colored deputy in Sheriff Cook's office was found yesterday afternoon in a West Sixth avenue room with a white girl under compromising circumstances. The girl’s mother, who rescued her daughter after Stewart refused to open the door, plans to inform Sheriff Cook who will demand Stewart’s resignation. Several witnesses place Stewart in the room. the mother feared scandal and sought to avoid a trial. Sheriff Cook stated Stewart would resign.
Miss Minnie Sachs elopes with Leonard Israel Lloyd, a county farmer, after a license was taken out days earlier. They appeared at Probate Judge Dolman’s home Wednesday evening seeking marriage, then departed. authorities suspect they are visiting relatives in Kansas City and may return Saturday. Frank Sachs, Minnie’s father, denounces publication of details.
In a remote southeastern Georgia region Governor Quadler orders Liberty guards to quell an uprising of black residents. Discontent grew after a white man killed days ago. Reports say Johnston station along the Savannah Florida Western line is burning and two negros were killed resisting arrest.
Trenton Australia 7 application to court for dissolution of the Distillery Company of America a New Jersey corporation with capital of SLWGw filed by shareholders L Dittman and Kolmarm Hans of New York. The Kentucky Pie company and others absorbed by Distillery Company of America. Other absorbed firms include American Spirit Manufacturing company Spirits Distributing company and Standard Institute and Distributing company.
Wales visit to Hamburg features royal reception and a travel tip touting Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as swift relief for burns cuts bruises and sprains amid ordinary household accidents. The era's press promotes travel to Chicago via Santa Fe line.
Advices indicate the archdiocese of New York will be divided again soon. Archbishop Corrigan and Bishop McDonnell traveled to Rome this summer to discuss with papal authorities a possible new split. If approved, the Bishop of Brooklyn would be named coadjutor archbishop of New York with the right of succession.
Allentown residents John E Wollee and Tarvey C Wollee and John Cotschalk of New York were killed when a passenger train on the Perklomen line struck their wagon at Palen Montgomery County while the men were returning from setting up camp near Perkiomen creek. The collision occurred early morning as they were crossing the tracks.
The Santa Fe plans to spend about $16,000 per engine from Doyle International Power Company of Providence, totaling roughly $320,000 to $350,000 for ten engines. The engines are all one type, designed for mountain and heavy grades, and for use on average road beds. Specifications call for ten-wheelers weighing about 163,000 pounds with simple tires, cylinders 20 by 23 inches, and 67 inch drivers.
Julia Mitchell, fourteen, ran away to marry Edward On, her suitor who is older. A warrant is issued for On on an abduction charge. In Winnipes, Manitoba, Canadian Pacific decides to grant schedules to allied mechanics and boiler makers, easing tensions as strike actions near settlement.
John FR Frost telegraphed his acceptance from Galesburg Illinois this afternoon for the presidency of the Kasms Expostitot company. In the telegram he expressed appreciation for the honor and pledged hearty and unremitting help from every board member to share responsibilities in the work for Kansan. After routine business the board adjourned at 2 20 this afternoon.
London August 17. The club two year off plate for 103 saverns for year olds and up, five furlongs, was won by a Starig Dee with L Reiff in the saddle.
Firefighters battled two blazes about noon in Topeka. A water tank at Union Pact freight yards burned, aided by a faulty hydrant and smoke-filled internals. a chemical engine was summoned. Separately a fire flared at A A Robinson’s lary property, with limited damage and unclear start. This marks Robinson’s third fire incident, following 1899 and 1901 events with substantial losses and electrical faults.
Chicago reports from Democratic national headquarters outline Charles A Towne's westward tour with a neutral sleuth on Nin trail in the Persian Gulf area. Towne will address crowds from Dalush to Washington and California, then travel to southern cities to respond to Roosevelt and defend the Republican View candidate.
Police arrest Ed Timon and two other men amid unclear charges. Witnesses describe a tense scene on a city street and a pending court appearance. Three defendants face possible convictions as the case proceeds toward trial.
Local notices report Chas Drew son living in St Joseph visiting family. Paving work on Hurricah street between Kieventis Blog and Wal underway, with daily 910 to 910 routines. Deputy United States Marshal Prescott and Edwin Stallear involved in liquor bond cases. August 22 bearing to occur. Teachers report industrial school clothing shortages affecting about 90 children. donations urged to Mrs Thorpe, police matron.
Tickets on sale August 7 offer round trips from Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo with return via the Santa Fe line. Limited excursions allow longer return travel through October. Passenger restrictions apply after reaching Pueblo and include service on the Santa Fe fast train to Chicago.
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