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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1900
Page
6
In Topeka a congressional contest unfolds with Burton denying seeking federal appointment while emphasizing leadership disputes. The piece notes party factions led by McRinity and Allington, the role of incumbents, and plans to leverage a strong campaign presence amid calls for clear candidate commitments.
A damaged, noisy letter from an AntiGeland organization appeals for funds to support its campaign against Lelani allies. The missive claims secrecy, seeks financial help, and urges supporters to back their cause and remove certain figures from influence, warning of escalating operating expenses and a looming victory.
Local report outlines the abrupt withdrawal of Hornaday from the race for congressman at large. The text notes ties to Cyrus Led, a strategic move by Dave Mulvan to push Hornaday into Burton’s camp, and questions who can secure his exit. The letter from J K Hudsem and J Gi Wood requests financial contributions and acknowledges the setback in the Republican bid.
The offeral call for a meeting of the state silver committee issued by West Maxwell Chalemany and D.C. Tillotson, secretary, notes a gathering of the trea silver publican state central committee with Natthiil 2intel, Pon peku, Kus, and Pobeuary at 2 pm. The movement aims to oppose the present forekan policy and discuss currency and gold standard measures, inviting England and the South African republics to attend and participate in organizing efforts.
The state committee announced it would not nominate a Republican senatorial candidate. Senator Lucien Baker and J B R Turton faced opposition from Frank Grimes George Clark and Missouri Pacific attorney J M Simpson among Burton supporters. Governor Stanley backed the plan’s defeat to preserve party harmony. The Burton workers agreed to drop the bid, leaving Baker and Turton free to claim a majority on the state committee.
Capt Parker of Overiin promotes Otis Benton for Congress in the district. Benton has not yet consented to run but Parker mobilizes support among locals and Washburn College attendees. Benton is described as a strong candidate with friends in Risachusintahnen communities.
A damaged OCR passage mentions contributions and a list of names, including entries like Whitney and Gra dart, with references to a matron, olive, wealth, and a tally of sheets. The text is heavily garbled, yielding unclear event, date, or organization details.
A man accused of abusing his wife faced a local court hearing after neighbours reported disturbances. The case details indicate the suspect was summoned to answer charges and awaiting further proceedings in the district court.
British infantry led by General Wandsaté stormed the Boer position at Tabanyama near Spearman's Camp, taking the crest after a dawn assault. Boers fled their trenches as British forces pressed the summit, though heavy fire from the Lionrs at a distant high point and accurate Nordenfeldt fire slowed the advance. By early afternoon reinforcements arrived and the Boers were driven back toward the rear defenses.
Police served a warrant on Salvation Army hospital officials led by De W. Peers city physician and Chas Hammond Capt Mary Story Isham Doe for maintaining a public nuisance. The warrants cite unsanitary yard conditions, exposed cotton and rags saturated with blood and disease, false disturbances at night and violations of city ordinances and public health duties.
A New Orleans jeweler discusses ruby and emerald markets, noting the scarcity and museum-like value of remaining stones. He describes Siam and Burma sources as largely exhausted, price being speculative and dependent on buyer demand, with emeralds equally scarce and highly variable in price.
In a district court here amid a chickenpox outbreak, witnesses including W R Humphries were examined with care as doctors and officials observe quarantines. Humphries later diagnosed with smallpox, his home quarantined, while court sessions face delays and notices urge avoidance of contagious individuals.
Boston Globe reports a record herring season in Massachusetts Bay with thousands of barrels trapped and sold cheaply. Fishermen use torches to draw fish to surface waters near Plymouth Cohasset and Reston light, including the petroleum boat Quartette led by Captain William Dexter.
Thirty dips yielded ten barrels, then the dory rode the launch holding 100 barrels as Capt. Dexter claimed he could carry. The anchor rose, the boat headed for Boston, a novel method of fishing that left the crew to a midnight meal after two hours of hard work. At 2 30 a m they reached the wharf and by 7 o clock part of the catch was sold for bait with the rest going to dealers.
A man recalls a hair lifting episode after encountering four mountain lions while solo near a ravine in Idaho. He describes numbness, a rising rash, and his hat lifting from his head as the cats watched, then retreating after his partner’s arrival and his recovery over two days. His wife’s aid is cited as pivotal in his eventual cure.
Chicago January 2 Wheat prices wavered on thin support as North Atlantic demand and South African issues muted activity. May led gains on an active market, while corn opened steady with a shade higher May at 23 1 2 cents. Oats remained quiet. provisions weakened after early strength amid ample stocks and short selling.
A dense, OCR heavy market digest shows January and February figures for Timothy, stock and receipts, with scattered mentions of Chicago markets, cattle, dairy products, eggs, and cotton. It references prices for sugar, butter, eggs, turkeys, and various commodities, alongside mentions of bonds, money markets, and futures quotes.
Grain Letter from Topeka and New York reports wheat starting strong on higher prices but turning weak as selling pressure rose. Corn holds near steady on wheat strength and light country acceptances. provisions open strong but ease later. Quotes cover Liverpool and London futures, with notes on investors and bond markets influencing U.S. sentiment.
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