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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1900

Page

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Taylor Defiant Denies Weakened Report Amid Kentucky Crisis

Governor Taylor rejected claims he revoked the London convening order and insisted the legislature would sit in London. He argued no retreat, urged continued adjournment to prevent bloodshed, and defended his stance against a Republican push for a rump session. Democratic leaders praised progress toward peaceable settlement as talks with Derby and other figures continued.

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Frankfort Governor Beckham's Early Life and Rise to Office

Frankfort Kentucky born February fifth, W. Beckham succeeds William Goe Bel as governor. He was active in state politics, served in the House of Representatives as a page, and aligned with Democratic leader Blackburn. Beckham declined to seek re election and supported the later gubernatorial campaign, presenting his claims to many counties.

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Santa Fe Plans 3 Million Spend To Reduce Grades

The Santa Fe management expects to spend 3 million dollars this year on system improvements mainly to reduce grades between Chickto and El Paso. Over 100 thousand may fund a locomotive erecting shop in Topeka, with surveys and estimates to be completed in days. Heavy grade reductions on Emporia cut off and New Mexico divisions aim to improve through freight and safety, as a big shop may be built here.

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British Ambassadors Relieved by Paris Trek

Paris dispatch notes that rumors of Sir Edmund Monson and Sir Philip Currie coordinating Italian policy are unfounded. Monson has left Paris for the Italian Riveris not due to illness but to escape hostile Anglophobia and to seek a calmer stance away from public sentiment.

Paris France Edmund J. Monson Italy Philip Currie Istmund Rome Philip Africa Edmund Monsok Riveris Great Britain Mveke Legion of Honor Leandre Queen Victria Queen Victoria Edmund

Otis Skinner Debuts in Topeka Tonight at Grand Opera House

Otis Skinner arrives in Topeka for his first appearance here, starring in Sir Christopher Deering in Henry Arthur Jones's Phedre tale at the Grand Opera House. He has recently found greater success in comedy and is writing a romantic play for his next season. He is linked with Will Wadsworth early in his career, and Nanette Cometock leads his company after last year's touring with Charles Dickens.

Otis Skinner Topeka Cuse Skinner Grand Opera House Christopher Deering Henry Arthur Jones Mr. Skinner Rosemary Will Wadsworth Nanette Cometock Charles Dickson

Breidenthal Accepts Nomination for Governor Pending Support

John W. Breidenthal stated he will accept the nomination if his name is put forward by the convention. He will not resign his current office to campaign, but will accept the honor if nominated. A group including J K Honey editor and other editors urged him to run during a late Saturday conference. Breidenthal said he will not actively seek the nomination but will accept if offered.

John W. Breidenthal J. K.honey Western Advocace Matkato A. T. C. Geiger Oberlin Fr. Smith Russell W. E. Bush Fort Scott

Police crack down on street harassment in Kansas City

Police arrested Jaxe 2i offmaster Lindey on charges of insulting young ladies on Kansas Main, amid growing complaints about men harassing women on the street. Chief Ramsey vows arrests to curb such conduct and notes the anti looting ordinance could help if enforced.

Jaxe 2i Lindey Kansas

Weather Report From Kansas Forecast For Southeast Tonight

The cold front delayed for Sunday did not appear but southeastern Kansas is expected to have fair weather tonight. Rain and street Saturday night measured about 0.28 inches. thunder and lightning were caused by a warm air wave aloft. A low barometer traced from western to eastern Kansas triggered the storm with today’s high around 58 degrees at 10 o'clock and a low near 30.

Kansas

Farmer Cayou Bound Over For Counterfeiting Trial

James Cayou a Smith County farmer held by federal authorities for counterfeiting was bound over to the April federal grand jury by U S Commissioner Clark. Cayou declined to testify in his own defense and had an attorney. Bond set at 500 dollars, with the claimant promising to furnish.

Smith County James Cayou Smith Center United States Clark Aoe Cayou Bins Cayou

Stole the Label From Butcher Shop Window

Police hunt for Kamate Meat stolen from Sixth and Topeka avenue butcher shop. The market name in large enameled letters vanished from the window last night, as officers seek the alphabet thief and restored designation.

Sixth and Topeka Avenue

Manhattan Seach Plan For Topeka Resort

Promoter Bean of Hall Litho proposes a Manhattan Beach near Topeka offering a summer hotel lake boating and fishing for residents. Stock to $35000, lake stocked with fish, a seasonal country club near Topeka with families staying summers and businessmen attending to daily work. Bean keeps locations confidential until incorporation.

TW. Bean Hall Litho‘staphing Company Manhattan Topeka

Seth Hamme Returns From World Trip and Philippine Hospital Stay

Seth Hamme returns after a world voyage and a year in the hospital department of the Twentieth Kansas in the Philippines. The note records his May 19t 7 return and his time abroad and in military service.

Seth Hamme Suncazrom Kansas Philippines

Dennison Aims for Supreme Court Seat in Fusion Plot

Judge A W Dennison of El Dorado, advancing a Populist run for governor, is linked to a plan to win the associate justice seat on the state Supreme Court. He leads the central division southern department bench, a court created in 1895, amid pushes by Populists to unite against Republicans.

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Dennison Aims For Higher Office Amid Rail Boosts

Dennison, a 50s politician with a stern square jaw, sits as a senator and judge. He weighs a bid for governor and may seek the supreme bench. He backs a Butler County township bond issue to aid the Frisco railroad and pursues measures on usury and tax on judgments.

Kansas Dennison Denison Fiat Supreme Bench Senate Butler County Frisco

Four Blocks Burned in St Louis Fire

St Louis reports a major blaze yesterday destroying property valued at about $1,000,000 across four city blocks. The fire damaged multiple businesses and residences, with extensive smoke and flames visible downtown. Fire crews battled the blaze through the day, preventing spread to nearby structures. No definitive official casualty figures were released.

St. Louis

Dennison era judge and political survivor in 19th century era

The text chronicles Judge Dennison a Republican turned Populist candidate who was elected and served four years. It notes his court reforms emergency measures, his stance against newspapers, and his role in shifting appointing power to the governor. It also details a Kansas Senate incident, a political clash with the Kansas City Star, and his disputed credentials as a procedural actor. The piece then shifts to a separate disaster report describing a major two-building fire in Courtland County, New York, detailing losses, insured amounts, and impacted merchants and properties along Broadway.

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Roberts Arrested for Unlawful Cohabitation in Utah

Brigham J. Roberts arrived in Balt Lake Utah Saturday afternoon and was driven to his attorney J H Molycoe's office where he was arrested for unlawful cohabitation with Dr Maggie Shipp. He appeared in court for a preliminary hearing.

Maggie Shipp Balt Lake Utah Brigham J. Roberts J. H. Molyc Oe Murso

Potash Prospect Suggested by Boston Eco Nominalists

Edward Atkinson of Boston urges Governor Stanley to partner in prospecting for potash in Kansas. He argues potash could outvalue gold or silver and proposes grub-staking a prospector to explore salt and alkali deposits, with consular reports and samples to verify. Governor Stanley QC declines partnership for now, joking it would be funny.

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Ohio Attorney General to Probe Anesula College Charter

Ohio Attorney General Shoots seeks quo warranto action in the supreme court against Anesula College, alleging misconduct. Aimed at investigating the institution’s charter and practices following complaints from New York and others. State official requests an order for a thorough inquiry into the college’s conduct.

Ohio Beeks Anesula College Columbus Shoots Supreme Court Collee Rogers Columbian County

Quiet at Front Amid Rumors of Boer Movements

London reports from official sources state there is no confirmation of Gen Buller retreat toward Ladysmith. Front conditions appear calm with no immediate movement expected. In Lavlsmith reports Buller guns heard, possibly practice with new batteries. Cuban revenues show internal revenue gains for five months ending Nov 20 1533 and three items totaling 260 214 dollars. Weather indications winds.

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