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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1900
Page
6
Reports describe Wallace supporters organizing across Kingman and surrounding counties with meetings and endorsements. Newspapers across Kansas including Garden City, Hutchinson, and Anthony push Wallace as a reform candidate, while anti Wallace voices cluster in Pratt and Wichita areas.
In Labette county a split race for the third district commens faces candidates I H Rimball and J Wwitten amid tensions over rival tickets labeled Winterball and Ifen Ticket. Local leaders warn disruption as parties seek a peaceful primary plan to determine the contest.
W Morrison, editor of the Starting Democrat, files as candidate for state senate in the Thirty-Fifth District. Current rep is John Armstrong, Democrat of Great Moctiesy. Benatar Armetroig reportedly will not seek renomination. other candidates include Aik triads and potential challengers.
Col Porter seeks Republican nomination for senator amid a mixed field. The candidate, living in Caney, aims to build support among local influentials and veterans, pledging to address regional issues and national concerns with practical leadership.
Ocambell announces plans to run as a fusion candidate in the Seventh District. Campbell, from Withita tas, asserts he intends to seek the nomination and campaign assertively, citing past legal actions and transportation concerns as part of his platform.
A fragmentary report notes S C Clumans withdrawing from the Populist state committee amid internal factional tension. The text references anti fusil in Renelitiona and a separate note about Sa money Sen Money and public health claims, with stray lines about cures and home remedies.
A British dispatch from Victors, BC, dated February 1, describes heavy fighting at the Tugela river. Boer positions are strong with rail lines crucial for supply while British forces suffer losses and debate reinforcements.
Howard Markham recited an original ode titled Abraham Lincoln, the Great Commonee at the Lincoln day dinner in New York. The verse praises Lincoln’s ground color and primal rectitude, patience, courage, justice, kindness, tolerance, equity, and strength likened to a great oak sharing the wind.
The report covers a Missouri Kansas Texas Railway appeal to a Truskust site ruling about dew causes and contract relief, plus a comment on a nonconcurrence by the Court of Appeals in a territorial case. It also previews the Oklahoma Live Stock Convention with dates, programs on cattle diseases and prevention, and officers’ election details. The piece mentions a planned art and firework program and local entertainments.
The Prince of Wales arranges patronesses for Mrs Langtry’s charity bazaar at Sherry’s. Mrs Astor becomes a patroness after royal cables, amid New York 400 society intrigue. Langtry previously aimed to enlist Astor and core social leaders to boost fundraising and prestige.
Louisville Feb 12 A court of Appeals decision is awaited as Democrats plan to seek an injunction to stop Governor Taylor from exercising duties. A conference of Democrats including Governor Beckham and ex Governor McCreary set strategy to press the case to the court of Appeals if needed. The legislature remains at Louisville amid unsettled tensions and armed-military concerns at state buildings. The Republican House forwards thanks to the Ohio League for support during the crisis.
Mr Godard signals a halt and plans to hear a case where parties seek to use the state name in local disputes. He will conduct a hearing in this city with evidence, to decide the position he will occupy. The Montgomery County bridge site at Elk river near Chetopa ford is in dispute as the commission’s location may not meet the law. The people of Hix Township seek to block the site and use the attorney general’s name in an injunction against the commissioners. The attorney general has asked the parties to appear and present evidence to determine the questions and the state’s involvement.
Reports from the Santa Fe and Rock Island offices in the city indicate the second severe winter storm has ended. Snow and wind in yesterday's weather gave way to more pleasant conditions, with only light snowfall in western areas and Colorado. Rail service shows no delay and all trains run on time today.
Off the Jersey coast near Point Pleasant the British ship County of Edinburgh went ashore hard and fast around 30 o clock last night. Crew were rescued by Manasquan life savers using the breeches buoy and are accounted for as the vessel is hauled off the wreck.
The Bloody Tower is undergoing extensive restoration by masons. Upper porching facing Trottor’s Gate has been refaced to resemble age while walls use large blocks and rough Roman cement. Parts of the outer surface were plastered with human temper, now removed, and internal doors bricked for support. Restoration aims to stabilize and restore the historic fortress features and maintain its venerable appearance.
The Jewelers' Review notes the Dewey diamond found near Tichiend Virginia by a laborer. Once owned by Samuel W. Dewey and others, it was named Orinor for light. Once deemed flawed and low value, the stone fetched large sums in past speculation, now viewed as overvalued given its color and flaws.
Five Filipinos including two women and three men were introduced to New York society at Mia Wilber's drawing room. The troupe performed a bride dance with graceful evolutions on a raised platform, featuring a jeweled girdle and white veil. A Filipino fan dance impressed guests before a reception with singing and dining followed.
Chicago and Topeka reports show wheat and oats opening firm then wavering as May contracts move on Paris and Galveston trade. Livestock prices steady to higher on hogs and cattle while butter and sugar markets hold small gains. New York money market shows light call data and renewed corporate activity hints.
The report compiles varied prices, receipts, and futures for wheat, corn, and oats. It notes opinions on market direction, stock actions, and price movements, listing traders and firms, with forecasts and unsettled odds for next sessions.
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