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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1900
Page
4
The piece, attributed to Frank P. Maglennan, surveys 19th century political chatter from Chicago to Arkansas. It notes Hanna’s robust health rumors, county and state races, and calls for cautious future territorial expansion. Mentions Milwaukee public school plans, Danish island purchases, and ongoing gold movements affecting finance.
An Angles Express editorial denounces a Santa Fe and Southern Pacific pact to divide citrus shipments from Southern California. It claims the agreement blocks independent shippers, forces routing changes, and raises rates, accusing the railroads of a criminal, interstate commerce violation and prompting widespread anger among citrus carriers.
An interstate commission order aims to prevent rotting fruit stored in warehouses by authorizing shippers to let railroads handle the fruit under protection. The measure seeks to stabilize shipments and reduce spoilage costs through rapid movement and secured storage practices.
Atchison Globe column brims with humorous asides on women and men, clever quips about money and dignity, and playful sketches of local life. The piece juxtaposes domestic scenes with social foibles as it riffs on attire, gifts, and courting.
The piece sketches holiday gift sensibilities, arguing home charity beats costly items. It suggests playful romance over price tags and notes small gestures like a hand-painted card with forget-me-nots can surpass grand presents, praising simple tokens and thoughtful acts.
Philadelphian Andrew Carnegie, a noted philanthropist, plans a substantial contribution to the National Republican convention fund. The exact amount is kept secret, but a source says he will donate $50,000 as a vindication of his loyalty to the party and its tariff policy.
A social praise of workers as toilers. An advertisement proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as the remedy for poor blood and fatigue, featuring testimonial from Hattie J. Taylor of Woodstown. The copy emphasizes national value of honest labor and pure mood for daily duties.
A by gone night recounts a fire at a fair grounds barn and smoky state house. The tale recalls Topeka Westerns baseball games versus Ottawa with Phelan,Towner, and mayoral boasts and a humorous bishop versus lecturer quip.
Boston reports De Pachmann's pianistic mastery and Chopin focus before Topeka recital. Courier notes week of successes with crowd turnouts and 100 seat orders for future performances. Review praises subtleness, magic, and artistry, predicting lasting fame as global audience recognizes his technique. Call and get Princess Coffee at Bales Grocery.
The court affirms and reverses multiple cases from counties including Wyandotte, Franklin, Lyon, Sedgwick, and others. Notable actions include reversals in Atchison Plunkett, Pennock disputes, and City of Kansas City matters, with several opinions by Justice Johnston and Justice Smith and a mandamus proceeding dismissed.
The Roberts committee resumed hearings with arguments on whether Utah’s constitutional convention met Congress requirements for statehood by ending polygamy. Roberts defended the convention, denied a need to interrupt previously contracted marriages, and defended Mormon patriotism. The session closed for executive action, with next hearings planned. The report also notes a separate lecture and a weekly bank statement with figures for surplus reserve, loans, and securities.
Wholesale paper dealers from Missouri Kansas and Texas met in Kansas City last week to establish a new credit system. They aim to curb deadbeat buyers by maintaining a blacklist that will track customers who switch suppliers before paying. The scheme would restrict purchases until a patient record is reviewed.
Washington January witness Henry Stiff testified before the senate committee of privileges and elections about alleged payoffs linked to Clark in Montana politics. He described talks with W. Bickford, McLaughlin's sale of property to Clark, and promises of fees and political favors to secure votes for Clark and the speakership.
Police discovered a valise abandoned in the alley by the Rock Island depot early this morning. It was open with contents scattered. among them a package of cards bearing the name Hey. A. Lee Master, Ph. D., Dodge City, Kansas. Only a half dozen theological works and some clothing remained.
J C Henderson, who joined Topeka's Crawford theater at the season's start as advertising force, will soon leave to serve as advance agent for the farce Poo Much Money. He has been in show business for many years and expects to be successful in his new post.
The first aluminum telephone system between Pittsburg and New Kensington operates over about eighteen miles. The Pennsylvania company reportedly plans a similar system after this success.
Ottawa officials renew the modus vivendi with the United States for another year. The pact covers permission for American entry into Canadian ports on the Atlantic coast to purchase bait supplies and other purposes.
The Spectator argues Germany seeks supremacy not with England but via America, warning the United States must back a strong navy to meet future expansion. It notes Germany’s aim and cautions Britain and the United States against betraying the Monroe Doctrine.
The supreme court affirms the district court ruling against John Branner in a suit by Mrs. W. W. Webb and Mrs. S. C. Nichols over possession of property on Karas avenue and related finances. The decision, favoring Webb and Nichols, concludes a long legal battle involving about one thousand dollars.
Clerk W H Thompson of the eastern division of the northern department of the court of appeals published his annual report for 1900 showing total fees collected of 3649.05. Of this amount 136.60 were earned before his tenure. at year end 870.04 remained with 397.14 allocated to the state treasury for salaries and expenses.
A central Wisconsin through freight derailed near Twin Cities, fire destroyed eight cars and an oil tank car exploded. One caboose with crew burned, eight cars derailed, total loss estimated at ten million. Emergency crews redirect traffic via alternate routes.
New York reports a Clan na Gael official warns against invading Canada during harsh winter conditions. He foresees snow and cold as greater threats than fire from Canadians and notes preparations will occur as winter breaks, while predicting South Africa peace by then. The piece also mentions politics in New Orleans and local court cases involving a barber and a youth theft arrest.
John A. Prouty aged 73 died at his Newport home after illness. One of his sons is Cathe A. Prouty an interstate commerce commissioner.
An alarm sounded at 12 45 this morning from a blaze at a two story frame house on Ash Street occupied by A B Ackrey. The scene showed a hole in the shingles and caused an immediate response from local fire crews.
A fragmented line from a Plano page invites readers to learn more about itm and to tell people about Itm. The note signals community discussion and engagement in local coverage.
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