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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1900
Page
5
A Topeka gathering hosts a peculiar hen convention with fine fowls from the West in attendance. Delegates arrive by coop as garish parlor scenes unfold, featuring humorous exchanges about turkeys, hens, and distant American forebears in a lively, wartime era style.
A lively pageant describes a poultry show with breeds like Leghorn, Bantams, and Partridges. Exhibitors praise birds such as the Belgin Hare Buff Cuchn and Silverfeabrisht Bantams. The event features judging, prizes, and a week long exhibition of fowl and stock displays.
Dr Edward McGlynn died at the Newburgh rectory Sunday morning after a long illness linked to heart failure and Bright’s disease. Archbishop Corrigan arrived, offered prayers, and noted his long ministry of forty years at St Mary’s church and in the Catholic community.
A tribute to a physician and church leader praised as a man first and priest second whose life drew others to his example. His loss leaves the church with a difficult vacancy as supporters recall his rare integrity, depth of scripture knowledge, and exalting influence on fellow men.
A Washington dispatch reports the administration expects Britain to align with Germany over American cargoes and South Africa. It warns Britain could move toward a joint action with Germany, risking U S involvement if Britain acts to protect Boer interests. The piece notes potential tensions if Britain detains German ships and suggests U S advice to avoid entanglement in European conflicts.
Former Montana state senator Whiteside testifies before the senate privileges and elections committee in a cross examination over a minority report alleging capitol commission corruption. He admits paying money tied to the suppression of a report and details alleged bribery links among assembly members.
National Live Stock Association meets in Worth Texas January 16 to 18. The Rock Island will sell tickets at a reduced fare, round trip, with final return January 27 for Wickets reservations and full information. ML Fuller, Center Divider, Bur pokes Hiwed Sitteen notes natural medicine for laziness.
In a district court fight over the dead man J F Crennan the administrator A Harbour seeks possession of the body from undertaker J M Knight who refuses to surrender. The hearing centers on whether a corpse is an estate asset and if the administrator has rights to control funeral arrangements and shipping.
Governor Stanley and his wife begin a tour of state institutions. They will visit the Topeka asylum with the state board of counties today and proceed to Oskwatomie tomorrow. The Broadway National Bank of Boston will not resume business. Rabb Hirsch lecturing at the high school tomorrow night. Caracas talks mention plans to advance a large loan if mine payments are arranged.
Rev Charles M Sheldon of Cenwal Congregational Receives eight months leave to lecture in Europe and the United States. He will begin in May with a July London trip for the International Christian Endeavor Society, then continue lecturing in Europe for two months and in America for the remainder.
Chicago and region markets opened dull as wheat prices drifted with a bear bias on Russian and Danubian shipments. May futures fluctuated with selling pressure then steadied. corn and provisions followed a steady to firm trend amid moderate receipts and cautious demand. Kansas City and Topeka notes show similar quiet trading with mixed cattle and hog activity and price levels near steady.
A sweeping summary of New York money markets and commodity signals. Reports show bonds, government securities, and bank rates moving with speculation on rail alliances and global events. The piece notes Vanderbilt Rockefeller and others shaping markets while signaling rail consolidation, grain prices, and stock movements for the day.
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