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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1900
Page
4
A collage of editorials and local items discusses Congressman Sulzer's campaign presence, New York and Chicago press notes, census controversy, and Kansas City convention dynamics. The piece blends political debate with humorous vignettes from Atchison and Philadelphia residents.
Roosevelt thanked Kansas after his nomination speech in Lawrence, saying the state played a key role in his Vice Presidential consideration. He noted the governor opposed the nomination, which ultimately prevailed, and remarked it was unusual to receive thanks for actions he believed he objected to.
An 1830s clipping reports James Kelly and William Col Her age six were arrested and charged by Magistrate Thornton for swimming in BebuyiKul river near Spring Garden street bridge. They were jailed five days. The piece argues punishing child bathers fosters crime, citing Philadelphia North American and Atchison Globe as sources.
A fragmentary bite from a Philadelphia Record column lists quirky quotes and snippets about beggars, etiquette, and memory, touching on social manners and clever witticisms. It mentions a weather dream, a theater note on Midsummer Night's Dream, and a Roosevelt elders reunion with tickets on sale.
The steamer Robert Dollar arrives with Alaska news and notes on Seattle beach activity. Captain Enefson cites five day coal delay at Dutch Harbor and reports squatters on government ground despite potential eviction by force. Real estate prices range from 5 000 to 10 000 for town lots with strong demand. W F Wilcox, a government employee, recently completed a Katmai rail survey discovered by Deputy Land Surveyor Herman R Smith.
A sudden storm in Chicago on July 3 caused a panic of about three thousand people and widespread property damage after a hot day. Five deaths were reported from heat and storm effects, including John Kart, Flora Griffith, Karl Josslar, Henry Klock, and Jacob Baker, with multiple prostrations and injuries across the city.
A July 2 meeting at the Kansas City club brought Democratic Jones Arkansas Tillman Croker Johnson Kansas. Populists Edmiston Nebraska Weaver Iowa Pettigrew South Dakota Allen Nebraska Heltfeld Idaho. Silver Republicans Teller Colorado Dubois Idaho Newlands Nevada and others. They aimed to base a three party agreement for a free silver coinage at 16 to 1 in the Democratic platform. No agreement on a vice presidential nominee was reached.
Syracuse July 2 grand jury during Supreme Court term chaired by Justice Wilmot M. Smith reported two bills for perjury in paying accounts to corrupt mayor James K. Maguire. Fifteen aldermen face similar charges. ten were arraigned and pleaded guilty seeking leave to withdraw pleas as inspectors proceed.
Finance committee inspected north block deeds to Santa Fe property and set immediate possession terms. South block sales faced price disputes. appraisers may be appointed. Auction of 221 parcels, excluding land, to occur next Saturday at 2 PM with houses, sidewalks, shrubbery, fences, and related items sold to highest bidder. Also notes on a conspiracy sentencing in New York and Klondike gold shipment reported.
Kansas City July 3 second day of the Monetary league meeting drew light attendance. B F Heath of North Carolina denounced imperialism and militarism and urged Bryan and Towne for national reform. Gen A J Warner of Ohio critiqued the currency bill, opposing treasury secretary push to keep gold parity. Charles A Towne introduced as next vice president, praised with an ovation. He attacked Republican inconsistencies on money, noting silver Republicans expelled by party shifts.
Three tons of Klondike gold were received in Seattle today totaling about 1.6 million dollars. The City of Seattle carried most of the treasure, with the Topeka also contributing. Prof Lipps and several Klondike miners accompanied the shipment, while Mrs Lipps joined the party.
Milwaukee reports inventor Joly Richard Raddatz says tests of his submarine craft impressed him as it surfaced after four dives to eighteen feet. He claims both U S and foreign governments seek sole control of the Raddatz patents while McKinley era events unfold in Canton and elsewhere.
Lieut John J Haisch returns to Washington next Monday to report for duty in transportation. J D M Hamilton reports Vice President Kenna in good condition after appendectomy with full recovery expected in weeks. S Brigham expands control of advertising in Wichita Electric cars and shifts focus to car ads in Topeka Lincoln Ned and Quincy. J G Waters to speak at Republican convention in Kansas City. Roush Riders reunion at Oklahoma City touted as largest ever in the territory with thousands attending. 1200 people travel from Purcell. City clerk and assistants busy paying city employees. Police court fines for June show declines with totals listed. Twelve boys arrested for swimming in city pool released. A T Bowers bound over to federal court after hearing with Commissioner Clark.
The tale recalls Jones defending his wife after a quarrel over a housework arrangement. A neighbor’s tip reveals another girl in the home and Mrs Jones insists on keeping workers only as long as possible. The scene ends with Mrs Jones dismissing workers as tensions flare and the plan collapses.
A large Oklahoma City audience of about five thousand gathered to hear Gov Roosevelt. Delays arose from a dangerous condition of the wooden stand, but Roosevelt personally helped restore order and delivered a broad address praising veterans and urging the nation to meet its duties. A fatal accident occurred when Clifton George, secretary of the local commercial club, was thrown from a horse and suffered a fractured skull during western festivities.
Washington reports Secretary Lone received signals from Lieutenant Ney regarding Japanese naval aid for the Oregon. Port Arthur dock access issues are discussed as Tokyo offers accommodations at Yokosuka docks while the Oregon remains near Nagasaki waters. The Akibheusini vessel, famed for at Yalu, is noted in dispatches as aiding the Oregon.
Railroads into Kansas City expect heavier trains tomorrow than ever before. The Santa Fe and Rock Island have refused requests for extra equipment at many stations, forcing travelers to fight for seating and standing room on regular trains. Eastbound trains today are crowded, with specials run from several points tonight and tomorrow morning.
The Denver Rio Grande advertises two separate routes through the Rockies offering through tickets from Chicago to Denver San Francisco Los Angeles Portland and to Utah Idaho Montana Oregon and Washington. It touts dining cars and Pullman services with a Cripple Creek gold camp draw and prompts requests for a promotional pamphlet. Admiral Seymour Wounded is reported from London with July train ticket sales and price details from Tientsin fighting.
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