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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
8
Delivered at the American Bar Association session a George Politic speech traces constitutional development from the beginning. It contrasts the framing of the U S Constitution with European revolutions, notes the inadequacy of the Articles of Confederation, and underscores the moving, sometimes faltering, but enduring march of constitutional history through steady effort and debate.
A long reflection on the commerce clause and federalism traces from Marshall to Taney and the Fourteenth Amendment. It argues that a broad reading of national power preserves union and liberty, while stressing the need to balance state sovereignty with unified regulation in interstate commerce and property rights.
John R. Rogers was nominated for governor by the Fusionists Union convention in Seattle on an eighth ballot. The balloting showed Rogers leading with other names including Voorhees and Cheham, amid organizational shifts and majorities opposing Rogers’s nomination on some factions. The report notes internal maneuvering as delegates and party figures debated backing Rogers or moving to unity against opponents.
Samuel D. Halliday a prominent Cleveland Democrat in this New York region announced his support for Bryan and Stevenson. Halliday, a lawyer in Ithaca, wields considerable influence among local party members and was a former assembly member. This decisive endorsement signals a key local political alignment.
Dr. Carl Swensson of Kansas is listed for speaking engagements in Indiana under the national ban committee. The itinerary includes stops and gatherings described with campaign tone and planned amenities as he campaigns across the state.
Ridgley, Populist state chairman, reports satisfaction with Populist support for Stavensos. He traveled to Chicago to counter fears of a national committee push for a Populist vice presidential nominee. He claims the coalition is solid and no apologies are due, aiming to back Stevenson for president in Kansas.
Chisago Republican leaders denounce a Kansas state officers’ refusal to attend a banquet amid controversy over paid plates and gallery seats. The banquet committee faced a $1500 anticipated deficit and offered Kansas leaders control if they cover costs.
Thomas J. Powers commissioner of banking for Pennsylvania was killed when he fell from a train near Philadelphia. His mangled body lay under the Pennsylvania railroad bridge over the Delaware river as three men discovered it this morning. Powers, a towering 275 pound public figure, had been a longtime delegate to national conventions and one of 206 delegates resisting a third term for President Grant.
Minneapolis man Edwis Gritton arrives from Pekin and discusses American involvement in China. He notes slow progress toward peace negotiations due to powers’ lack of cooperation and praises American soldiers in the Orient for earning respect and fear from Boxers. Potts Bros. rolling mill to resume next week, employing 500 iron workers. The battleship Abil (Abii) tours for trials and heads to Philadelphia for government handover.
Croker argues trusts consolidate power. warns that New York and Indiana will vote Democratic. He cites twelve national stores spending about 20 million annually on ads and claims a combined trust could outspend papers. He links trusts to imperialism and urges old-fashioned business methods with broad competition to avoid anarchy.
European advices say Archbishop Ireland of St Paul Archbishop Kain of St Louis and Archbishop Keene of Dubuque plan to attend the Catholic university trustees meeting in Washington in early autumn. Most board members will participate except Mer Chapelle who is in Manila as apostolic delegate and may report to the pope in Rome in October. A general American hierarchy meeting is also anticipated to discuss a possible plenary council at Baltimore. Bishop Giennon of Kansas City reports Roman authorities were contacted regarding the matter.
San Francisco reports Colonel Girard, head of the general hospital, disputing Captain Crenshaw’s ante mortem statement about morphine treatment after a gunshot wound at Atlanta. He says Crenshaw had female attendants and his purse present, received full care, and criticizes denial of morphine as insufficient treatment.
In Cincinnati on August 20 Chairman Hanna faces slow local fundraising. National committee member Schultz reports poor returns from the city. One pump company offered 1500 to 2500 dollars, while many small officeholders declined contributions, planning to avoid a 2 percent local election levy.
FEAR A COAL FAMINE. St Johns Aug 30 The coal famine threatens the colony of Newtons The establishment of a large smelting enterprise at Wy absorbs the premier part of the Cape Breton output The failure of 3 mines leaves the colony without any coal product Sydney coal has advanced 80 per cent and there is probably not enough to meet the winter's demand Ex-Slaves to Most Numoa Glover president GT Hug son secretary Zz W Ande Chairman of its state executive committee ex-Slaves ber tities scene on delegates for every 25 mine each lodge is entitled to three
Disjointed news note records Wa returning to Cape May, uncertain duration away from Washington. Mentions Evansville Indiana population figure of 69,007 with unclear percentage change, reflecting disrupted OCR text.
A list of Kansas fairs for 1900 with dates locations and secretaries as reported to the state Board of Agriculture. Entries include Allen County Allen County Agricultural, Brown County Hiswatha, Clay Center Clay County Fair, Coffey Burlington, Cowley Cowley Fair, Green County, Jefferson Chanute, and Newton Stockham with various secretaries and September deadlines. An additional note references Emperor Nicholas and peace remarks from a Daily Mail dispatch.
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