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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1900
Page
7
Congressman discusses work at Chicago and the anti trust issue. He notes the likely actions by the House and executive branches, and hints at party strategies for renomination and leadership positions amid the national convention plans.
Eight cases of yellow fever are reported in Havana with sanitary talks and health measures. The article notes medical attempts, political tension, and public discussion on disease control including treatments, sewers, and presidential attention, highlighting urgent health risk and government response.
Judge William H. Taft born in Cincinnati on December 15 186? pursued early studies in Cincinnati public schools. He finished Woodward High School in 1874, attended Yale College graduating in 1878, and then studied law at the Cincinnati Law School. He was admitted to the bar the following year and briefly served as prosecuting attorney of Hamilton County before resigning.
A garbled historical note traces a man linked to Major H. P Lloyd and legal offices from 1583 through a sequence of appointments. It mentions assistant and solicitor roles, a Judge Tattis term, Provident Harrison’s appointment, and a May 15 ceremony involving a president’s commission to the United States solicitor general and a court appointment.
Topeka society and Elmwood club feature a series of social musicales and informal card parties this week. The Ladies Music Club presented a large recital at the First Christian Church with a detailed program by Miss Gertrude Tragg, featuring classical dances and pieces. Elmwood Club held its largest informal card party, using small valentines as score cards, with prizes and refreshments. guests included prominent Topeka residents and several hostesses.
Mexico trip companions Quin and Yerickson join travelers, Kendall and Jack Weber plan to depart Friday for water, a Ken plan hints at Wednesday Hingepost. Wes Taylor and Belle Banja wed in Sasi HIM ceremony at bride’s relatives’ home officiated by Rev. J. T. Stoane. Unity Club program Friday features readings and performances. Junior Atlanteans meet Tuesday at Miss Mabel Hillis’s home. Miss Rose Loomis and Mr Norris T Gage, en route to California, are visiting Mrs. Gage. regular thimble party set at Himwood club Friday afternoon.
Washington February 1 Senator Gorman said in an interview that efforts against renomination of William Jennings Bryan have shifted. He is convinced Bryan will be the Democratic ticket head and will receive his support. Gorman noted party prospects improve with Nicaragua canal treaty and Philippine issues. He praised currency legislation for attracting back silver-era voters.
United States Great Britain and Germany adopt rapid exchange of ratifications to secure Samoa partition and cable use for rapid resales. Berlin Washington London to exchange within hours, bypassing weeks of delay. Trade notices and unrelated ads intersperse the text.
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