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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1900
Page
5
A fragmented list of grocery items with prices appears, including molasses, java and mocha coffee, evaporated raspberries, evaporated blackberries, apple butter, craberries, and biscuits. The notes read like ad copy from a small town merchant, with per pound and per can pricing and vendor names faintly visible.
Sir William MacCormac reports to The Lancet on British forces in South Africa finding bullet wounds often heal rapidly with minimal symptoms. He notes small perforations from bullets, the meteor of injury, and recovery occurring even at various distances and directions, baffling explanation.
In New York, February 1890, Straus, United States minister to Turkey, returns from leave to discuss the Armenian troubles. He reports the United States persuaded the Sublime Porte to repay American property destroyed during the Armenian disturbances, including the Euphrates College and Hassel property. He notes progress on consular access and travel rights, achieved after diplomatic effort and Turkish resistance.
Mr Straus stated there is no expected Turkish uprising in the near future. He noted the movement causing maxeacies in 1S remains fermenting on the surface and attributed this to Turkey's conduct. He avoided detailing official Turkish government attitudes while expressing that Turkish public sympathy leans toward England. His leave extends for two months.
Admiral and Mrs Dewey honored at a Brookline New York Union League Club dinner with President McKinley and others sending regrets. Dewey praised, a gold medal presented, reception followed by 200 guests. later news reports Col. Benyard’s death and a war record noted.
Fragmented OCR notes describe rising cotton prices and the impact on planters after a wartime market shift. Mentions seed costs, heavy labor, and regional economic effects with references to price advances and supply conditions, highlighting the broader coastal commodity context.
Chinese minister Wu Tingfang urged open declarations of policy by Western nations to avoid Asiatic tensions. He warned that disturbances could trigger demands for justice plus concessions, and emphasized reciprocity as the guiding rule in commerce and diplomacy. He praised trade and mutual benefit if fairness is kept.
The Weirhauser syndicate, which bought 100000 acres of timber land from Northern Pacific three months ago, met in Tacoma and elected officers. Frederick Weirhauser of St. Paul is president and treasurer, W. B. Bate of Winona is vice president, Robert Line-Cormick of Hayward is secretary, and Fred S. Let of Winona is assistant secretary. All stockholders attended. TRIS served as the company headquarters and it will be known hereafter as the Weirhauser Timber Company.
San Francisco parents of discharged actresses stir over Harry Carson Clarke. Telegrams and letters reveal alleged jealousy and threats in a Topeka dispute involving Madge Plunkett and Jane Plunkett, with family figures pressing for action. Clarke faces scrutiny as Miss Plunkett warns of possible consequences.
A Washington dispatch reports that the war department believes Agunhaelilohie escaped Luzon and expects him possibly seen in London or Paris with Agonctito, indicating a notable Allied pursuit or escape event during the Luzon campaign.
Denver Colorado claims Eden was in America far earlier than biblical accounts. Prof E Ju Hewitt of New Mexico Normal University cites Prof Warren of Boston University arguing Bible chronology aligns with science. If correct, it does not challenge Christian doctrine or scripture authority. The theory also explains rapid cliff dwelling abandonment if the last ice age flood occurred.
Washington figure Sulzer of New York today introduced a resolution urging the House to immediately pass and enact into law a bill for the construction of the Nicaragua canal exclusively by the United States government. The measure also calls for rejection of the Hay-Pauncefote treaty for conflicting with the Monroe Doctrine and for restoring the Clayton-Bulwer framework.
A salt mine cage at Western Teck Salt Mining company in Lyons Kansas dropped about 1,000 feet with a duo of workers aboard. Westwood assistant superintendent suffered a crushed leg and Henry Burch was severely injured as the cage plunged to the bottom.
In Fort de France on February 9 a mob of about 100 miners disrupted a harvest and threatened sugar cane workers. Reports describe violence and fear spreading through the cane industry as labor tensions escalate.
Baltimore’s Price reports that at a Cleveland conference the Baltimore Brooklyn syndicate agreed the Baltimore franchise price including lease of grounds and McGraw’s services was 279 000. Hanson says the Baltimore deal will not be sold and that the team will play in Baltimore this year despite other claims.
Gov Gen Davien Collier discusses Puerto Rico exports for four years to 1897 averaging 14.6 million yearly, with half to Spain and Cuba and only one sixth to the U.S. He notes inland export decline, total prewar trade around 59 million, expected postwar near 50 million with U.S. trade growth. Calls for U.S. action to provide a market under free trade, highlighting coffee quality and potential sugar land competitiveness versus Europe.
The document argues removing tariff walls to boost goods entering the United States with Puerto Rican tobacco facing no heavy duties. It suggests a gradual self-government path with a legislative council and a powerful governor, noting strategic value and potential prosperity under American rule. It also describes Transvaal women and Boer society with blunt observations. Lectures announced: Montaville Flowers at the high school on February 9.
Collier's Weekly recounts a naval pageant with sailors from American French and British ships performing daring maneuvers aboard. Admiral Dewey visits New York and orders a plaster bust for a hero, while famed chess player Wilhelm Steinitz is declared insane at Bellevue.
J Walter Kennedy once a famous sculier, later an actor and drama teacher, died of pneumonia in Boston. Meanwhile lakes and aquatics at Lake Quinsigsmond saw 1455 conquerors, including Fred Pinisted and George Lee. The Frithah Steamer Magician sailed from New Orleans for Cape Town with 1000 mules for the British government and bulk feed.
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