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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1900
Page
15
Labor Day promoters in Topeka plan a record breaking parade with advertising novelties and decorations. Local business houses will be asked to guarantee funds rather than donate cash to support the event.
The Kansas Exposition association plans to remind the Topeka Commercial Club at its next meeting of a pledged $100,000 toward the exposition’s funding. The pledge was made at the initial gathering to promote the project.
Chairman J Mack Love of the Democratic state central committee appointed a large list of Democrats as members of the Bryan reception committee for the notification meeting in Topeka on August 23. The roster includes J A Mantey Mound City W A Lawler Alma etc.
The council met yesterday at 5 PM and passed another annexation ordinance taking part of Harvey's subdivision and several tracts on Hu Changa Street, totaling about six acres. An ordinance levying a sidewalk tax on numerous streets was also approved along with a $500 bond for L. Blackmun to secure paving in front of the city building on Seventh Street.
The Methodist church resumes regular services tomorrow under Pastor Dr. J.T. McFarland at the usual hours. After several weeks of repairs the building features a new carpet and has been described as speck and span for the reopening.
Chicago reports Officer Colson known as Grower after an August sunstroke. He bore a striking resemblance to Mr. Cleveland, impressing observers as a near counterpart. The piece notes a local drug ad and Dewitt's Little Liver Pills.
Review notes that after March peak price gains have given way to a broad reaction across major industries. Iron and steel show weakness while buying activity remains strong in dry goods groceries jewelry hardware. Wheat reports mix with rumors of dollar wheat and seasonal shifts in distribution. overall the tone is cautious, emphasizing gradual healthy gains over violent swings.
The money market remains easy with generally stable prices. Demand rises slightly at the week’s end as trade expands, but moving crops remain future. Staples show minor irregularities yet most prices stay unchanged.
The steamer Humboldt reached Seattle carrying 60 Klondikers and more than 250000 in treasure, led by Clarence Berry with upwards of 150000 in four boxes. Many passengers reportedly carried dust. Dawson reports from August 4 told of five men drowned when the launch Aquilla wrecked on Healy bar en route to Hagte City, with one man reportedly later found afloat on a board.
A fire at 12:20 last night destroyed the upper portion of Allen Holcrafts barn at 709 Buchanan Street. Household goods stored inside were damaged and the Joma was about $250. The cause is unknown and may be electrical wires or incendiary.
Acting Superintendent Goode of Yellowstone National Park telegraphs the Interior Department that another large forest fire is raging between the lake and the upper basin. The department sought outsiders to help fight the blaze but none could be secured. The Interior Department then asked the War Department to detail men already on park roads for this task.
Prof G Washington Jackson veteran of the Spanish war and leader of the Twenty third Regiment band serving as constable recalls a tense land dispute with Hammond and Griffin in Wright's court. Griffin threatened with a long pistol and Hammond brandished an old army pistol before the writ was served. The incident ends with Jackson delaying the shot and the band practicing that night before continuing duties. Leave Topeka 3:00 p m arrive Chicago 7:40 a m via the Santa Fe Short.
G A L R plans a special Santa Fe train from Kansas points to Chicago for the Encampment. It will depart Sunday August 26 and arrive Chicago early Monday morning. Tickets and information available from King Agent Depot Topeka Kansas. Also notes medicine ad and railway solicitations included.
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