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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1900
Page
5
The fragmentary text advocates peace and a resistive stance against war. It mentions Britain and Allied nations, calls for unity, and laments military conflict. It references peace efforts and potential international cooperation, reflecting a longing to avoid further hostilities despite wartime pressures.
Fragmented report describes armed bands terrorizing Martinique with provocative rhetoric against Black workers. The piece references threats to authorities, lines about white supremacy, and calls for action by governing bodies amid unrest, with unclear dates or names.
Fragmentary text reports a February gathering in Cincinnati tied to the state convention of the Obie ter ear of Res poe eIMbs Gere bied tere thie more rie WEP ACT SRL. Mentions Gulderi Bogen of trovelend and references to political factions, Marmens Aria hy, and General Ha Cowen amid a disrupted scene.
Frin 12 to 7,000 workers halted major building projects in defiance of the Building Contractors' council. After a noon stoppage many returned to jobs while some remained on partial duties under special agreements. contractors warned of a lockout and kept standby crews ready to fill in.
The letter urges council action as smallpox cases alarm residents. It notes Hendricks near death from the disease, warns of chickenpox mislabeling and calls for a firm health response. It argues against punning labels and advocates quarantine and decisive measures to crush the illness.
A cold wave is forecast with strong northerly winds and dropping temperatures. The thermometer fell from 44 at 1 am to 40 by 10 pm Sunday, with 15 mph northerly winds. another front may bring colder air and rain this week. Also noted is a political note: aspirant Dreisbergstadt seeks to represent the Fourth congressional district for the national Democratic convention.
Social and personal notices outline weekly events in Topeka. Joformally entertains guests in honor of Mine Berkley Brown of Denver. Lincoln Birthday dinner for The Western Sorgils. Ladies Music Club recital at First Christian church. Valentine party by West Side Reading Circle. Chanest Chapter tea before Lent. Topeka Club afternoon gathering and Miss Hirdle King’s card entertainment. Also notes on Elmwood club teas, lectures, subscription card party, and numerous dinners, visits, and upcoming entertainments at homes across Topeka.
Snowy weather notes stir party planning as dates for district conventions appear scattered across counties. Some districts have been called while others show no contest indications, with First and Third facing notable nomination battles.
A.W. Smith of McPherson accuses Cyrus Leland of treachery and egotism in a public letter. He urges Leland to step aside, claims Leland’s methods cost votes and stalled Kansas campaign efforts, and argues for a loyal, capable successor to avert party division ahead of McKinley’s 1896 bid.
In Leavenworth County a wungeeshuin contest between Curtis and Batley factions nears resolution. The county committee met to set February 24 for primaries and a convention date February 26 to pick delegates for the congressional convention. Telegrams from Washington urged primaries on or before February 26, signed Lucien Baker.
A man named J. Clements claimed a Friday robbery near the Kausen avenue bridge, saying he was held up and robbed of $2. Police investigated yesterday and express doubt about his account.
The Oskaloosa Curtis Club elected Rev W H H Young, recently resident superintendent of the Soldiers' Orphans' Home at Atchison, as president. The 200 members chose officers including vice presidents W F Guily, Lk Ds asehier, Kal Biles, Jenn C Brown, Geo Jacquemin, James Thompkins, S F Robotin Tetarius, D I Stanley, C Bryant, and treasurer W E Huddleston.
A compact Topeka column notes Lincoln birthday reflections and local club meetings. It mentions the Republican Flambeau Club gatherings, the Topeka Whist Club tournament, legal notices, and a range of civic items from court actions to streetcar wage concerns and new hires.
A prominent Populist predicts outcomes for the state convention and various offices. The list includes J. J. Botkin for congress at large, John Breidenthal for governor, W. H. Ryan for lieutenant governor, David Martin for associate justice, Abe Fraker for secretary of state, and others. He claims daily organization by the central committee and notes Major W. L. Brown shifts to challenge Long, while Democrats may capture auditor and attorney general. Counterfeit warnings issued for drug stores.
Local notices record visiting friends Edna Staples from Meriden and Winston Fuller of St Joseph. A Dover couple, Mr. and Mrs Ed Cummings, welcome a newborn son. A Clarksburg bride returned with her husband to Shorey after marriage. Church groups plan a chorus, and two fund-raiser farces at FAA hall entertain the crowd with cast lists and solos.
Attorneys on both sides meet in Cincinnati to argue two Kentucky petitions seeking to enjoin the state board of elections and Democratic candidates for state offices other than governor and lieutenant governor. Judge Taft will hear the case in the U S circuit court of appeals this afternoon with the central issue being federal jurisdiction versus Kentucky court authority.
The text describes a Republican contest in a perme town Kansas City between Ross Buchan and Mayor Marshman for city clerk, with Marshman seeking a successor policy and Trembly allied with Prembly faction, drawing statewide attention.
Fragmented note describes a historic Court Leet or Court of Homage to be held today at the Rising Son public house in Green at rest Bethnal Green near noon. It mentions the Lord of the Manor of Stebunketh and notes tenants must attend to render suit and Easter service.
The passage outlines the proclamation process for copyhold tenants with surrenders and admittances. It notes the foreman advises on the document, and the rightful tenants may come forward to take the admission, followed by the tenants of the Queen, the Lord of the Manor, stewards, surveyor, and homage.
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