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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1900
Page
3
Colby hosts a major gathering of Populist leaders February 20 as congressional committees plan to set time and place for a convention and for nominating a candidate to Congress. Editors and local figures are invited, with many candidates for Sixth District expected to attend the event.
Gossip on Republican cand dates and others for Congress in the Sixth district. W A Reeder to be renominated at Hays city with Col Mure Bee Hingates. conventions set by central committee in Hays City, Welton, and other towns. Norton and Goodland sought the con venting. Wellington hopeful but no formal opposi tion to Reeder. Delegate meetings held, with Atherton not present.
In Phil Fourth district meetings candidates for nomination emerge with Denton discussions. Otis TL Horton of Pecatur attends but says he will not enter congressman at large race. The Thirty-ninth district includes several counties and may field nominees for senator. Judge Webb of Atchison deserts Curtis camp, aligning with Bailey forces after expressing fatigue with county fights and arguing Bailey has broad support from Leland without Curtis worker attacks.
Jerry Simpson denounces Clemena for deserting Populism and warns the party of infighting. The Populists fear Clemens may split the reform coalition, weakening the fusion ticket and upsetting party unity ahead of elections.
In Atchison County the Republican committee plans a preliminary showdown to determine the party’s stance for the forthcoming congressional race. The meeting aims to set the deadline and select the slate for the county convention amid speculation on the preferred campaign line.
The article notes a heated fight over selecting a primary date to choose delegates for county and congressional conventions. A 40 member committee, led by Bailey and Curtis, prepares for a decisive meeting amid strong claims of control. A. E. Crane of Holton announces his candidacy for the First district seat, asserting independence from other candidates, as Tarkson county primaries are set for February 21 and the convention for February.
Tracy Lournard of Lawrence chairs the Second district committee and calls a February 1 meeting to fix the date and time for the convention which will renominate Congressman J D Bower sock by acclamation. The Popular committee has taken no action on congressional matters in the Second but a meeting may be called soon.
The Harvey Republican central committee votes to hold two conventions. First to select delegates for the state and federal conventions on April 1, and a county convention on June 4. Representation basis unchanged from 184. Branine resigns as chairman. A L Greene to fill vacancy. Branine to seek nomination for state senator. Populist national committee to meet next Monday.
Meet at Lincoln Nebraska next Monday to fix the time and place for the national convention. Kansas will be represented by three National Committee members W D Vincent Clay Center A M Allen Eric John W Breidenthal Topeka who favor Kansas City if the national convention goes there. Bailey and Curtis coming. The principal in the First congressional district contest return home to wage the fight. Congressman Holley leaves Washington today for Topeka Curtis starts for Topeka tomorrow.
A Washington dispatch reports that the naval appropriation for the coming year could top all regular post Civil War bills, potentially reaching around 65 million dollars with total measures near 63 million. The draft bill, prepared by a House naval affairs subcommittee, omits ship and armor decisions, aiming to finalise totals including new ships and public works.
A brutal triple murder attributed to robbery occurred near Jacksonville, Florida. Mrs Hosuna Roberts, 76, her son G T Roberts, 11, and daughter Jennie Roberts, 9, were found slain with an axe, indicating a violent home invasion late Monday night. Evidence shows a struggle, with valuables left untouched and the assailants believed to be roaming the area.
Prominent millers from Kansas and Oklahoma met at the Fe Fe hotel in Topeka to discuss raising a standard for wheat products for distant markets. The conference adjourned to reconvene within three weeks with the main topic resuming then. Observers included W P Stough Galena Kan H Witty Galena and other participants. Omaha reports heavy snow in Nebraska and western Iowa with several inches on the ground and light winds, rails not heavily delayed.
Brown County Republican central committee met here Tuesday to fix a date for the convention. Curtis supporters carried the vote in favor of a specific plan, signaling a contested internal process within Brown County Republican ranks.
An advance notice lists Jef Tries-Bharkey fight pictures at Crawford Theatre tonight. The film spans two hours with 215000 distinct frames and expert narration by a lecturer. Also featured is Herbert Kelcey and Effie Shannon in The Moth and the Flame at New Crawford Theatre Saturday night, with anticipation high. Joseph Murphy to present Shaun Rhue TM at Crawford Monday.
Melbourne MacDonell actor severely sprained his right ankle by falling on a tee at Leadville. He traveled to Denver for treatment and will be unable to join his company for a week or ten days. Mrs Henry Reeves, a company member, also fell at Leadville and broke her right leg. She is hospitalised at St Luke's in Denver. Brown County Telephone Company organized in Hiawatha with 20000 capital stock. W Wellcome president Samuel Blier vice president C L Lamme treasurer F M Peel secretary. The new line-up includes 16 Brown county business men. Fort De France Martinique reports rioters set plantations on fire near Rivierre Sallee after attacking a local fort. Reinforcements for Paris garrison announced. French cruiser Suchet en route.
The National Steel company's Ohio Plant at Youngstown lit the world’s largest blast furnace, Stuck No 1. It stands 106%4 feet high with a 15 foot crucible and 2% foott, capable of 1000 tons every four hours. Two more furnaces of similar size are under construction and due in two to three months for use by the company.
The French freighter Fournel saved the crew of the Italian steamer Gransa after a January 30 incident. The rescued group, including the pilot, were picked up at sea and brought to New York.
A fragment discussing women's health questions and menstrual concerns. Mentions Mrs. Pinkham and her fifty thousand letters offering guidance. Emphasizes that counsel is safe and always helps women, with letters frequently printed in the paper.
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