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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
7
Reports from Kansas City describe a chaotic convention scene as reporters line up for badges. Two hours in line and a crush formed as officials split access into two classes, provoking unrest among metropolitan and out of town press.
Six year old J. Shelton of Pauline darted onto Sixth and KanfA avenues near street car tracks at noon and was struck by a delivery wagon. The wheels passed over the child, who was taken to Swift Day Hospital with non fatal injuries after being aided by bystanders. Doctor Hoby treated her wounds.
The state house business remains stalled after the Fourth of July observance. Governor Stanley who spoke at Hurtom is not present today and Private Secretary Henry Allen who acted as orator at Onaga is away. Officials predict incomplete attendance at the state house until tomorrow.
Little jockey Rief rides the winner of the Princess of Wales Stakes for 10,000 sovereigns at Newmarket. The Derby winner Diamond Jubilee, a three year old bay colt owned by Lord William Barnard, finished first with Calman, a four-year-old gray gelding ridden by Le Tear, in third place among eight starters.
Kansas City dispatch notes Kansans arriving at the convention. Republicans and Populists are pressing campaigns for state offices and congressional seats in various districts. Delegates seek tickets, with many Kansans working a system to gain entry.
A fragmented dispatch notes a pink eye outbreak in Topeka prompting concerns about China and Russian forces. The report mentions wartime posture and orders sent to St Petersburg, with scattered references to London and local stores.
St Jona's July 5 Railway contractor Hell, with ministry approval, plans to split his many concessions into a chain of smaller units. The first, to be formed tomorrow, transfers Reid Newfoundland steamship concessions into the Reid Newfoundland Steamship Company with a capital of 32,500.00.
President McKinley dominated Canton’s nond partisan Fourth of July celebration with thousands of visitors from many states. He greeted crowds, shook hands, and led a vast parade featuring Union veterans, lodges, and local businesses in an industrial showcase of Canton’s factories.
A large number of unidentified bodies from the Hoboken steamship fire were buried in New York today. Jersey City and Hoboken lacked enough undertakers to handle the dead, forcing the carner to transport some coffins to the city.
The annual green corn dance of the Pottawatomie Indians will be held on the reservation in Jackson county starting Friday. The festival lasts five days and attracts Topeka visitors, becoming the biggest event of the year for the Pottawatomie.
London reports a war office dispatch from General staff describing Allied units coordinating operations at river crossings, with a note on movements near Heidelberg and Hart positions in Transvaal theaters.
Reading native Coignes Ris, a special agent for the postoffice department, received another term in reappointment. He will extend rural delivery routes in Admire, Lyon county, and is slated to start soon with plans to establish another route.
Report from Tacoma dated July 5 describes a large gold bearing vein found forty miles southeast of Dawson on the Indian river. Twenty six men arrived June 16 with claims of a virtually unlimited area of rich ore. The ore is a free milling type on hard baked material, with visible gold and potential for 6000 men to claim within a six mile tract.
General Passenger Agent Black reports Governor Roosevelt’s stopovers in Kansas amid Rough Riders Day events. Roosevelt praised crowd enthusiasm and noted thriving wheat crops and rising prosperity in the state. He hopes to return for G A F and Twentieth Kansas reunions with likely arrangements by the national committee.
Funeral arrangements for C A Higgins assistant manager passenger agent of the Santa Fe, who died early Wednesday are set for Friday from his Chicago home. General Passenger Agent Black will attend. officials Mr Higgins death is described as sudden with details still unclear who will be named in his stead.
In North Topeka a column lists local notices from Kimball Printing, bakery and ice cream shops, and residents including Mr and Mrs Frank Baker and others. The text recounts a street accident near Arnold drug store, a buggy collision injuring a boy, and a W. A. club outing chaperoned by Mr and Mrs J F Phumpaon to Ballit. It mentions a river view pleasure trip to Calhoun Bluffs and a large family gathering with many attendees and names.
Topeka reports note three drunkenness arrests yesterday as raids continue. A smallpox quarantine ends at 410 Madison Street. Col. Risg received five rural delivery route applications from Cubs Spring Hill El Dorado Lenexa and Edgerton. Mrs J B Woodbury visits in Topeka. D Wilkerson of Washington arrives for a month. James I King recalls Lincoln era incident in Kansas City. Scott Rice attends Democratic convention. Palace ball team played Eskridge, score 12 to 13 at end of ninth. Fire department combats stove blaze at 706 Van Buren. Governor Stanley to address Swedish Independent club at old courthouse. North Star chorus to sing. Superintendent Nelson to speak. Details on medical firm Springstein Medicine Co and travel deals to Cincinnati via Santa Fe. Tickets for events July 20 11 and 1 and July 10 11 12 with various destinations.
Clergy under the leadership of a local head minister and companions were seen near the Northwestern Bridge. They reportedly broke a fence, fled the area, and left fresh tracks along the riverbank as they retreated, with investigators noting the intoxicating scent in the scene.
Numerous short notices list rooms for rent furnished with light housekeeping, location details and contact hints amid mixed items. Also appears are sales offers including sewing machine, bicycle, horse, and general merchandise plus residential notes and scattered addresses in a late 19th century classified style.
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