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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1900
Page
4
A long column blends coverage of British military events with U.S. finance notes. It discusses Cronje’s surrender, strategic moves, and the impact on markets, including government bonds, currency reform, and the gold standard debates. The piece also offers social quips and miscellaneous items typical of the era.
The New York authority Henry Chewn views rail transport improving with steady activity and rising trade. He notes strong demand for goods in June, a bustling interior trade, and a peak in passenger and hotel traffic. The market shows increased business in wholesale and retail sectors as prices rise.
From the Atchison Ginba a tale describes a gathering where every woman enjoys talking and sharing stories in a bustling locale. The fragment hints at social chatter and community life with local color and character.
In district court the expansion ordinance hearing was postponed as attorneys debated whether the court can approve or reject parts of the ordinance individually. Judge Hagen indicated more time would be set for later, with several lawyers seeking preparation time and a few opposing the ordinance’s approval.
Paris newspapers decry Gen. Cronje’s defeat and harangue Britain as they advocate Belgian or other intervention to end Britain’s influence. They claim Tarnevan independence and urge a forceful European role to stop “predatory” Britain.
John Musgrave of Glen Eider was injured around noon on Ninth Street when he fell on the showy sidewalk. He was taken to Cheeland Noted and then to Htormant hospital and is a delegate to the AO Uy W grand lodge.
An old advertisement declares that minor aches signal the need to purify blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla. It claims purified blood benefits every organ and suits all ages and both sexes.
A garbled dialogue piece features escaping phrases about prison, love, dates, fruit store questions, a new merchant, a lecturer, banana skins, a Sunday School Texscher, and a stag party misheard as a national condition without clear coherence or context.
An eminent South Africa authority discusses Boer army numbers and morale, noting British control of information and the Boers’ endurance. He argues Washington failed finances aided by British and Dutch support, while Britain weighs options to compel surrender or redraw colonies amid shifting public sentiment.
Dramatic events headline Crawford theater with the Barlow Minstrels and the Prothers performing Next Door at Petretown. The Sousa concert at Crawford promises new works led by Bertha Racklin, Hieghe Duihela, and Arthur Pryor, with Archie Royer and Roger stars.
A Chicago man who wrote two books told a friend about his work and offered a free copy with the friend’s name inside. They went to a corner bookstore where a clerk, delaying, asked for the novel instead of a ready copy and suggested a different book from Gelter Books.
The Wednesday session of the A. O. U. W. grand lodge focused on balloting for officers and debated a proposed death by suicide rate from the law committee. No decision was reached as election activity extended from the announced Tuesday to Wednesday morning, with the board tallying ballots after the session.
In Leavenworth Murphy and others defend a nonpolitical grand lodge contest. Webb McNall challenges claims of political influence, noting he served as grand master with Democrats Republicans and others, and a committee was appointed to prepare guidance for the grand lodge. The proposal to include the death by own action clause is debated as a matter of personal privilege and governance. Senator George I Lamb, Republican, was named chairman as the discussion proceeded.
Murphy and Demorrat discuss a rule restricting death claim payments to cases of insanity or extenuating circumstances. A minority report favors paying death claims without inquiry. The session weighs raising the per capita tax from 125 to cover deputy costs, with proposed changes to premiums and fees for subordinate lodges and beneficiaries. A candidate, T. L. Uhis, for grand medical examiner, is endorsed by state delegations. Tom Hayes is named as a leading supporter.
Governor Stanley and ex Attorny General Dawes discussed continuing the pursuit of Klondike saloon keepers. Dawes said he has the situation well in hand and noted raids by Marshal Townsend with women arrested and suspicious activity. Townsend claimed all six places visited housed many old soldiers drinking, while wagonloads of bar fixtures moved toward a blaze site. A Leavenworth Times reporter cited poor conditions, prompting Dawes to consider court action against bootleggers.
Governor Stanley declined to confirm if first plate offenders would be freed on pledge to quit. He indicated Dawes and Fenton believed their approach best, while the Jolnnista allegedly resumed activity to test if they would be allowed to operate. Dawes said he learned of the plan to reopen and organized a raid.
The first ballot produced no grand master winner with five candidates and no majority. Crider may be defeated after leading initially. N. B. H. Chatell of Galena became grand foreman. M. W. Freidenberg of Atchison as grand overseer. HM Forde of Emporia re-elected as grand recorder. M. B. Light of Winterset elected as grand receiver. No election for grand medical examiner. J. W. Porter led on first ballot for supreme representative. E. R. Murray of Leavenworth and W. M. Wallace of Kingman chosen. Hutchinson led in next meeting place ballot with 280 votes over Leavenworth 235 and Saline 1. Another ballot planned.
Washington reports bubonic plague has appeared on Comunel island off Yucatan, brought from Brawl. Quarantine measures are ordered for Cuba and Porto Rico, with strict observance urged for Gulf lates and surrounding regions.
From London dispatch Cronje and his family were escorted out of Pantdeberg by Imperial volunteers as resistance to assault appeared strong. Reports note dissatisfaction at Cronje's refusal to allow safe passage for women and wounded. In Washington, President Truman sends nominations to the Senate for postmaster Kansas Downs J H Smith and army medical officers with various ranks.
Topeka lodge teams compete in a drill contest for the Topeka Cup at Representative Hall. Teams from No 293 Lindale, No 188 Apello, No 344 Dpehtroh, No 20 Kaw Valley, and others vie to win the cup and defend it next grand lodge session.
Simon Greenspan was arrested for insanity by Sheriff Cool and Deputy Stewart on Tuesday afternoon and jailed. His sister appeared at the hearing, asked for postponement, and vowed to care for him herself, denying he is insane. The judge continued the case, Greenspan remained in a cell, and jailers prepared a routine for the mentally ill.
Amid heavy snowfall a city railway company and street commissioners employ all available men with shovels to clear gutters and streets. Workers clear gutters to prevent water from backing up, while snow plows on five city lines operate late.
There is discussion of eye testing and the need for precise measurement of curve and muscle to fit glasses neutrally and correctly. It highlights selecting frames and providing proper strength and fit, with exclusive attention to all glnaders. Charles Bennett, Optician, 730 Kansas Avenue, is noted as an established practitioner.
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