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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka Journal reports on political maneuvering surrounding Mr. Bryan and Mr. Henderson in national and state affairs. It mentions ships and lake transport, including the John W. Guten launch as the largest lake steamer, plus expectations for heavy freight movement and naval construction trends.
A Worcester Spy commentary traces growing railroad consolidation led by eight New York figures and major operators like Vanderbuilt, Gould, and Harriman. It notes Vanderbitt and Morgan as central financiers, with Vanderbuilt’s influence stretching from eastern lines to the Midwest and beyond the Mississippi, shaping the nation’s rail network.
The text describes major railroad interests led by Harriman, Gould, and Vanderbilt, noting their control over lines such as the Missouri Pacific, St. Louis Southwestern, Wabash, and Great Northern. It highlights consolidation trends, the influence of these figures on national rail policy, and the potential for broader domination by a few powerful men if current trajectories continue.
A fragmentary piece argues church members often misjudge who is loved by the Lord and exaggerate stories. It questions engagement during storms, lifestyle judgments, and the value of steady domestic and religious work, urging ongoing concern beyond pleasant Sundays.
A garbled column of aphorisms and misprinted phrases references advice, veracity, and social behavior. It includes misplaced lines about a cure, a rural jury verdict, and torturous devices contrasted with “camel-hale undergar ment,” revealing a damaged text with unclear attribution and obscure personen.
Fragmented readable text satirizes social norms and gender roles with clipped quips and vague references to attire and behavior. The piece contrasts outdated sayings with social expectations, noting how women’s dress and conduct are judged in public settings.
William J. Bryan was banqueted by the Robert Davis association in Jersey City, then spoke for nearly three hours at St Marys hall. Mayor Hoos presided as about 500 attended, and Bryan addressed trusts, money and imperialism amid lively cheers and questions about the silver issue.
A speech by Mr. Bryan elicited loud support as he exited amid cheers. He was escorted by a cheering crowd to the street and then to the station, catching the 4:37 p.m. train for Nike.
Washington Jan 3 Republicans nominate Charles Bennett of New York for secretary to succeed William Cox and Dan Ranedell of Indiana for sergeant at arms to succeed R J Bright In a tie vote Bennett led Clark son 22 to 21 after a second ballot Eleven senators opposed the choice and many backed Clarkson Bennet denied being a candidate and said he would decline if asked with Hobart urging in later months for support and a large Republican majority backing the nomination
Ex Populist Wilam A Petter and ex Senator Wilam A Petter address a Flambeau club gathering near Mr Hoffermaid. The discussion touches war, the Philippines, and political alignment as the Democratic and Republican parties drift and voters react amid wartime rhetoric.
A garbled passage lists names tied to a political race and public offices. Mentions include a president in a second term, a treasurer, a captain, and lieutenant positions, with unclear dates and roles. Readable items reference re election vibes and local governance.
Washington Jan 1 Democratic Senators in conference debated party policy on key issues before Congress. They reached no firm conclusion but agreed on a clearer internal understanding. The discussion covered free trade with Puerto Rico and the Philippines, Hawaiian governance, and financing measures. A follow up meeting was planned.
Mr F W Stair manager of the Who is Who company said Topeka reports show Okl h residents not frightened by smallpox or Cuba chickenpox in the territory. He notes Oklahoma playhouses are busy and quarantines ridiculed as unnecessary. In Kay County about 100 bases of cases are noted while other counties and nearby Indiana Territory report hundreds of cases.
Washington Jan 21 The last day of debate in the house on the Roberts case drew large crowds that filled the galleries as the chamber was called to order at 7 o clock A bill setting the salary of the reporter in Washington was passed Tenn representative Simms opened the day with an argument in favor of seating and then expelling Mr Roberts
J A McKeon sues to recover $195 alleged stolen by H M Wise. Wise has been tried twice with juries failing to convict. Chief Ramsey held $155 of the proceeds for safekeeping. Brown reportedly delivered funds to Wise, and Wise’s arrest led to the recoveries. If Wise is found guilty the money goes to McKeon. if not, it is returned.
Mrs John A Logan Jr widow of Major Logan who fell in the Philippines arrives in Frisco with her children and mother Mrs O H Andrews and Miss Parmalee of Cleveland to await the transport bringing her husband’s remains due within a few days from Manila
Governor Stanlas will inspect the Hutchinson reformatory tomorrow and will be joined by Mr. Stanley. After the inspection they will travel to Wichita for Sunday, then resume the investigation next week visiting remaining institutions. The message ends with an unrelated ad for Oriental Cream.
A Boston report quotes Father Brosnahan and Harvard figures in a heated dispute over whether Harvard Law School excludes Boston College graduates from admission. Proponents defend BC standards as equal, while Harvard officials are urged to publish a definite ground for the exclusion.
Col W J Bryan arrived in Harrisburg to address the Dauphin County Democracy and confer with leaders. He dined with Mayor Fritchey after state committee talks to set dates for the April 1 Hate convention and fall campaign. An informal conference backed endorsing the Chicago platform and reform pledges.
Work on laying the foundation stone for the city hall and auditorium will commence Monday. Concreting of trenches was praised today and finishing remains on schedule for the start. The last dirt load is due tomorrow. Contractors promise major changes within 60 days.
London reports the funeral of John Ruskin as his remains were moved from Brantwood and buried at Coniston amid widespread sadness. A queen’s tribute accompanies the coffin, which rests near Miss Seevers’s grave, with a memorial service held at Westminster Abbey drawing large crowds.
The War Department recommends 255.00 dollars for officers quarters at Fort Leavenworth and further appropriations to rebuild McPherson Hall. Part of the sum will finance enlarging the artillery cavalry and infantry facilities as the department aims to heighten the base’s troop strength and readiness.
Missouri Kansas and Oklahoma Lumber Dealers hold meeting to set two permanent committees for enforcing reductions. New officers chosen include president Tunes Coste Likert of Mo and vice president Fr B Pherce TopekaKan. Hi ry Al Gorsuch re elected secretary and Geo D Hope named as treasurer. Also notes a mining company charter granted to The Pennsylvania and Peoria Mining Company with investors from Arkansas City Topeka Greensburg and Pa.
An aged, garbled ad extols Dr King’s New Life Pills for liver and stomach relief. It claims purifying blood with Burdock Blood Bitters and urges a Rochester League dance on the 26th at 18 West 11th Street, managed by J. M. Holt.
The Senate debated substitute resolutions calling for war orders to be shared with the body, touching Gen Merriam and related proclamations. A railway right of way through Fort Rennes reservations was approved, along with a guest visa for West Point training in Alameda, Ecuador. The Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Philippines revenue questions were settled with slight edits. The deficit bill was then taken up by the appropriations committee.
Representatives of the Cold Storage Syndicate led by J M Woode and William Harris toured Topeka seeking a site for a planned cold storage plant. They noted three potential sites near Rock Island and Union Pacific lines and North Topeka, with Kansas chosen as one of six plants alongside Michigan Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and Missouri. The Commercial Club will pursue the Kansas plant for Topeka.
Wide Watts, a professional prize fighter, was defeated Tuesday night in a rough match at the Kinner joint. He faced a colored opponent who fought under simple scrap rules, ending Watts’s professional reach and leaving him with a scarred countenance amid reported tension with the bartender’s wife.
Transatlantic steamship lines are refusing to book large Paris excursions this summer. Several proposals to send about 600 travelers exist, but lines cite crowding concerns and priority for regular patrons who book well ahead, leading to widespread refusals.
The secretary of the treasury sent checks totaling 41,100 and 4,000 for the post office site in Kansas City. The supervising architect has been instructed to forward surveys of the selected lots to the department.
The president sent nominations to the Senate for postmasters in Missouri and Oklahoma and for a naval lieutenant in the Marine Corps. Named are William C. Kitchen in Bloomfield, Henry Wright in Webster Grive, Isaac W. Bush in Stroud, Wr EM Gulre in Pagwhuska, Harold C. Heninger for the Marines, Frank Edgar Evans of Wisconsin, Harry Randolph of Iowa, and Thomas A. Mott of North Carolina.
Welsh residents of Topeka organize observance for Fr David's day on March 1. A morning village meet at the home of Mr Joseph Davis, 1 North Montor street, Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock invites all Welsh nationals. A fitting entertainment will be prepared.
Washington Jan 24 the house lands committee favors reporting the bill by Representative Reeder of Kansas ceding the abandoned Fort Hings military reservation to the state for normal school and agricultural college purposes for Kansas Normal School project.
The funeral of Ailes Ruth Trapp, age 76, was held in Topeka at a local cemetery after services conducted by relatives. The obituary mentions her son M. J. Serre and notes other family and distant locations including Chicago and Cleanses and Reiovalen ayatome.
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