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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1900
Page
6
Telephone 253 Star Grocery advertises Saturday bargains with list of grocery items Minnesota potatoes dry salt meat canned goods and staples. It pitches value from buying at low cash prices and trading stamps Blue and Green stamps offered with all purchases.
Amid a contentious February county gathering Curtis delegates chose the Bailey faction to lead the county slate. The Curebe and Waliey Krewe backed the Curtis plan with votes indicating strong support for the county-wide slate and the February 26 consolidation date. Curtis supporters rallied at the courthouse as delegates from neighboring counties weighed in on the overall plan and the forthcoming election.
A military funeral honored Private Micciien, 19, whose body arrived from Merawil. Veterans from Company A carried the casket draped with the flag as a full church service and graveside rites followed at Firvi Methodist Church. The crowd, including family and schoolmates, paid respects with military salutes and a 21-gun volley, while three volunteers from the local high school joined the procession to the grave site.
The Weather Department reports ongoing subfreezing temperatures with light snowfall across several states. Frigid conditions persist as a cold northerly wind keeps readings around 7 degrees early evening, dipping to 1 below later, with Friday night forecast to stay bitterly cold and windy in the upper Midwest and plains.
Washington reports Lord Rosebery challenged a statement about British attempts to seek an alliance with the United States and Germany. Officials found the claim surprising and could not confirm any official démarche though privately some doubt the event occurred. Rosebery declined to comment further.
In Paris on February 16 President Loubet attended a tomb visit and service for the late President Faure at the Church of the Madeleine. Loubet, with Minister DeWasse, laid a wreath at Faure’s tomb, then walked to the Madeleine where officials and mourners gathered. Cardinal Richard and the Abbe of the Marcellin presided, while the crowd watched the president’s arrival.
The article reports a political dispute over a Jefferson County Republican central committee meeting held to set dates for congressional primaries and the county convention. Bailey and Curtis factions accuse each other of procedural violations and void membership, with calls for further meetings and a county convention to nominate delegates for the state and district conventions.
A Curtis club forms in a Kentucky township of Jefferson County with A K Rodgers and H C Safford guiding the effort. Officers elected include J Te Tales as president and L 1k Heown as charter houiman among others. report notes no voters in the township and 14 joined the club.
A partial transcription shows Lewelling refusing to oppose being called a Democrat amid discussion of party loyalties. He warns delegates may revert to Bryan’s platform, urging sincere nomination of Bryan or a liberal platform to align with past campaigns. Simon Motz claims a senator nomination. Stennis mentions Hays City.
A bid for the state senate is under way with Burton Manor claiming enough electors to secure nomination. The convention convenes March 25 at Colby. No other candidates are listed for the nomination, and Motz has indicated legistative candidacy.
Corporal W G Milliken of G company joins Twentyth Kansas men entering politics. He aims to become Independence city clerk amid a field led by popular rival Miss Allie. The race features a fight for the clerk position and public scrutiny.
Seneca Heath, a veteran Republican of Atchison county, eyes a nomination for state senator against incumbent Th. T. Andrews. The district includes Atchison Sir Jackson counties with Atchison holding a strong GOP majority. A split in Atchison could push the nomination to Jackson, where 4 votes and a victory by Jackson would affect the contest.
Gerald Lapiner, central in a noted kidnap case, escaped a three story fire at 4825 Prairie avenue. The blaze started in a basement from an overheated stove and trapped residents while flames damaged the Lapiner household and other flats. All occupants fled unharmed.
Grand Opera House manager James Jing to join Manager Woodward’s Kansas City Auditorium plan. Two or more traveling stock companies will tour Missouri and Kansas, using same scenery and props, with Woodward controlling the venture. Meeting held to organize, March 19 slated for further action. list of early joiners includes Seaton, Sinks, Hill, King, Myers, and many others across Missouri and Kansas.
London reports Gen French states forces have dispersed the enemy from the southern Kimberley line from Alexanderfontein to Oliphantsfontein and occupy their ground. Isager and ammunition stores captured. Casualties about 20. Also note that Kimberley telex may be adopted at a news risk not exceeding 12 words.
Washington February 1 nominations were sent to the senate by the president. Army officers include Captain M. Fewison promoted to major in the commissary department and First Lieutenant C. B. Kraut ee Fourkentz in the infantry with commissary rank, alongside a captain promoted to colonel in a separate unit.
Formal exchange of ratifications occurred at the State Department in Washington with Secretary Hay present. Copies bearing signatures were exchanged with Britain and Germany, completing the ceremony. Notices will inform consulate at Apia, and the status of Mr Maherne remains unchanged.
Tavisville Feb 16 The Democrats of the legislature plan to resume sessions at Frankfort in the state capitol. A quorum exists in the house but not in the senate and a forum is needed to pass a concurrent resolution. The committee investigating Frankfort conditions will not file a formal report.
In a suit over a $20 million estate, Mrs. Nettle Craven claims widowhood of James G. Fatt. Testimony later alleges a secret marriage to Senator Fair, with Justice Simpton stating he did not perform the ceremony but accepted $10,000 to lie. Simpton now testifies he plotted to expose Craven.
Mayor Drew appoints eight Topeka delegates to the International Mining congress in Milwaukee next June. Delegates include J. C. Popenos, Frank Wear, F. S. Webster, W. E. Thomas, K. Holliday Jr., B. S. Or, A. W. Hughes, and J. S. Warner. Congress aims to draw scientists, metallurgists, and practical miners to discuss production of precious metals, iron, coal, marble, stone, fire clay, asphallum, and other minerals.
Berlin reports misstate Melba the Australian soprano engaged to violinist Dr Joachim Joncidi. The violinist is abroad and expected back mid March. An associate says the engagement claim is false and unreported by Berlin papers. Dr Joachim recently widowed and is frail, Myla remains married.
The good roads meeting set for February 24 is postponed to March to accommodate primaries and township officers who are expected to attend. The new date coincides with the county convention, drawing many county people to the city.
A brief note thanks friends for support during sickness and death of husband Homer Hiatt. Contains garbled market report content with references to Wheat receipts and shipments, market direction, and local price activity including May and Argentina.
The report covers mixed agricultural markets with wheat and corn trends, noting declines in wheat futures and spot prices amid ongoing harvest and weather reports. It cites Chicago and Kansas City prices, livestock receipts, and provisional markets, with occasional firmness in provisions and general market uncertainty across commodities and securities.
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