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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1900

Page

6

Life of Dr F S McCabe Honored by Topeka Funeral

Funeral plans for Dr F S McCabe, renowned Topeka preacher and police advocate, are announced from the First Presbyterian Church. The Topeka physician, author and civic figure died at home after a cerebral apoplexy, leaving a legacy in church leadership, city service, and state history. He served as police commissioner under Gov Humphrey and contributed to public justice, with mourners including Mrs J Dhee and family in Emporia and Topeka. Funeral services set for Saturday at 2 o'clock.

FS McCabe Tate Presbyterian Church poUlica Altinoye Althou Metropolitan Police Dr. F

Fragmentary reminiscences of Dr. Francis Samuel McCabe noted

The text recalls Dr. Francis Samuel McCabe born July 4 1877 in Terre Haute Indiana a minister and longtime clerk emeritus of state and church bodies. It mentions his service in Topeka Kansas including relief work and trusteeships, his role at Free Will Baptist institutions, his attendance at various city ceremonies and his ties to churches in New Orleans Fort Wayne Indianapolis Pittsburgh Chicago and Tepeka.

Grouty Fred Wunes Uneuns Biva Chaptain Senate Ours Cleck Indiana Synil Kansas State Relief Aa Kansas College of Emporia Tew Wa Fontan Topeka Cate New Orléans Fort Wayne Indianapolia Pittavare Chicago Tepelu Berar Pleasant Hidge Wakarusa and Mission Center McCabe Francis Samuel McCabe Terre Haute Indiana Genern Jackson Wabash Sollore Crenturdartite Lyman Shecher Auburn New Ima

Dyche to Lecture on Belgian Hares Tonight

Prof. Lewis Lindsey Dyche of the state university will speak tonight at 51 Karras Avenue before the Kansas Belgian Hare Club on Belgian hares. He has spent months in northern and western wilds studying animals and became interested in Belgian hares after owning a rabbitry in Denmark. He is the official scorer for this region.

Lewis Lindsey Dyche The State University Karras Avenue Kansas Dyche Denhe Belgismarian

Ice House at La Junta Burns in Santa Fe Fire

The Santa Fe ice house at La Junta Col burned to the ground early today. It housed 6 000 tons capacity and about 10 000 dollars of property was insured. Tramps are suspected as the cause with the stock yards burning hours earlier, causing about 2 000 dollars loss.

Santa Fe la Junta

Cider Smith Predicts September Weather Trends

The article reports forecast notes by Cider Smith for September. He avoids predicting extreme heat rain or dry spells, signaling a storm period around September 7 and a trend toward cooler conditions after mid month. He had earlier forecast rain on August 11 and 12, which occurred.

Old Enmity at Head of Republican Committee in Kansas

In Kansas politics, W H Fletcher leads the Clay County Republican committee and may alter results as Calderhead seeks re election in the Fifth District. Populists claim Clay County will back Vincent, while Fletcher’s feud and a postmaster bid trigger county quarrels and campaign upheaval. The Fifth District race remains tight with potential for a Vincent majority.

Calderhead Fletcher Clay Center Casas H. Co. Achenbach Clay County J. Williams Suike Williams Teady Vin

Debates Sought Between Candidates for Congress

The Socialist candidate for Congress, MLAUGHLIN, urges joint debates with the Republican and Fusion nominees. He states he is anxious to debate politics with someone and invites either a common platform or separate formats as they choose. A. M. Jackson of Cowl is noted in the discussion.

Xne McLaugnan Congress Glatinet A. M. Jackson Cowl

Lowdermilk Named for State Senator Nomination

The Democrats and Populists of Riley Wabaunsee and Geary counties nominated J. W. Lowdermilk of Riley for state senator at Manhattan. He will face the Hessin McKnight contest winner before the state election board. Riley county convention also nominated several local figures including C Helder rapertatetdent ite and J Abell with others named in the record.

Riley Wabaunsee Geary Manhattan J. W. Lowdermilk State Election Board Riley County Democrats Ate Suden C. Helder Rapertatetdentite

Fusion in Osborne County Nominates Joint Congressional Candidate

The Democrats and Populists of Osborne county nominate W F Verter and W F Vawter for the ticket with G W Garman as clerk of the court and Sam ple as probate judge, endorsing the candidacy of Join Be Dykes for Congress in the Sixth district.

Osborne County W. FP. Waxter W. F. Vawter G. W. Garman Sample Join Be Dykes Congress

Populist Paper Emerges in Dickinson as Eckert Buys Enterprise

Eckert acquires the Enterprise Journal and plans a five year publication period under the new Populist paper for Dickinson. The Journal, long a non Republican paper, will serve Dickinson County which has no Populist outlet. C Hoff man of Enterprise, fusion State senate nominee, shows interest.

Eckert Enterprise A Wokert Tiler Am Fer Sromt Dickinson Dickinson County C. 3 Hoffman Enterprise

Hoyt Farce Stages Return Engagement at Crawford Theater

The Crawford theater presents Hoyt's last successful farce along with A Dog in a Night, marking the season's orientation in Topeka. The double feature aims to bring familiar humor to local audiences as the season opens.

Hoyt Topeka Coon da Dixie Crawford Theater

Three Skeletons Found Years Ago Remembrance Mentioned

A brief note recalls the discovery of three skeletons many years past and hints at a faint remembrance of the affair.

Colorado Flyer to Great Rock Island Route train schedule

Train notice reports departure from Tipedis at 6:40 p.m. with arrival at welock next anh, reflecting a simplified timetable fragment from the Great Rock Island Route era.

Great Rock Island Tipedis Welock Anh

Japan's Time Has Arrived War Dispatch Fragment

A fragmented dispatch outlines potential developments in the China theater with references to Pekin and Boxers resistance. The report notes delayed operations affecting small parties and casualty lists signed by General Chaffee, though authorship is uncertain and considered possibly subordinate in origin.

Chaffeetry Aes

Thorpe and Mrs Thorpe Settle in New Prison Quarters

Mrs. Thorpe the police matron will occupy her new quarters in the city prison next Saturday. It marks the seventh anniversary of her term. Mr. Thorpe notes he has lost seven pounds over seven years while in office, praising his wife’s dedication to duty.

Mes Thorpe Hove Sat

Prohibition Special 10000 Mile Campaign Tour Planned

John G. Woolley and the Prohibition party outline a 10,000 mile campaign aboard the Prohibition Special train. The itinerary covers Chicago to Danville and Omaha to Milwaukee, with stops at numerous towns. Speeches may occur at additional places not listed.

Chicago John G. Woolley Prohibition Prohibition Party Danville Aurora Princeton Onelda Galesburg Omaha Alia Cedar Rapide Ames and Jewell St Sioux City Aos Cherokee Wis Milwaukee Harriman Knoxville Nashville Tenn Loutaville Icy Hopkinsville Norton- Milley Maudleonville Henderson Evansville Ind Owensberg Louteville Paris Indianapalia Parts

Rotation in Office for Knights of Pythian in Detroit

In Detroit on August 50 the Knights of Pythian supreme lodge settled rotation in office versus re election. Supreme Chancellor candidates were Thomas G. Sample and Ocden H. Fethers with 88 to 61 votes. San Francisco chosen for the next biennial gathering. one speech favored Asbury Park.

Detroit Mich Knights of Pythian Thomas G. Sample Pennsylvant Ocden H. Fethers Janesville Wia Fethers Fethera Conlon San Francisco Acton Asbury Park Mace

National Fire Insurance Agents Meet Opens in Milwaukee

The fifth annual convention of the National Association of Local Fire Insurance agents convened in Milwaukee. Acting Mayor absent, Corporation Counsel General J B Doe gave the welcome. Thomas H Geer of Cleveland responded. Committees on nominations and resolutions formed, with E W Wilson of Utah proposing a plan to require state presidents to provide lists of all five cut rate insurers, to be updated quarterly and published to members.

Milwaukee Wis Aus National Association of Local Fire Insurants Hose J. B. Doe Thomas H. Geer Cleveland E. W. Wilson Utah National Association

Rates and reforms in Insurance agency practices debate

Discussion centers on equitable rating, suppression of overhead writing, and the sole agency issue. Frank Holmes reports progress in organization, constitution updates, and push for uniform, ethical underwriting practices. Executive committee urges reform through cooperation and stronger state associations to curb aggressive agency expansion and broker influence.

Association of Insurance Commissioners Frank Holmes Chicago A. H. Robinson Louisville Uhis Buffalo Jackson Thomas H. Geer Cleveland

Topeka City Attorney Bird Visits Kansas City Tour

W A Bird, Topeka city attorney, known for local battles with officials over alcohol, was in Kansas City on his way east. A Missouri friend teased him about Tecumseh as a joke, and Bird laughed, noting he took only claret. The item notes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Infantum Remedy as a safe, satisfying option.

Topeka Leavenworth Bird Kan Kansas City Minsouri Tim Tecumeeh Chamberlain's Colle

Market Report Confuses Wheat Cattle and Butter Trends

Chicago market report notes weak Liverpool cables sparking an opening slide in wheat with September dipping to 7c and a late rally as buyers stepped in amid plentiful receipts. Corn also opened weak while oats held. cattle and hogs show varied tendencies with receipts sizable. Kansas City and Chicago price signals show mixed activity across livestock and grains as analysts weigh export demand and domestic supply.

Chicago Liverpool de Cline Duluth Tedance Tse Tatler iFne Peices Seecon J. C. Goings Leiden Pieter Petcen Pitan Ben Petite Timi Kansas

Market Summary Telegraphed From Topeka and Chicago

Furnished by J. C. Goings details a price current for corn and grains, with references to futures and market conditions. The report notes weekly open, high, low, and close values, trading sentiments, and speculation on securities, tying in Kansas and Chicago markets.

J. C. Goings Fitecas Kansas Chicago

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