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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1900
Page
4
A fragmented Topeka newspaper column critiques the Kansas City platform and national figures. It references Carnegie’s campaign contributions, Roosevelt, Bryan, McKinley, and Taft era tensions, noting distrust of trusts and calls for anti monopoly legislation. It recalls chautauqua sentiment and Atchison women’s camping, with reflections on oratory and party dynamics.
An analysis of trust power and remedies criticizes party platforms as vague. It argues monopolies rely on franchises patents and special freight rates and transportation deals to restrain competition. It calls for fair margins, ending special privileges, and Honest state action to curb monopoly.
A collage of quips and brief humorous bits reflect on society, politics, debt, and daily life. Vignettes poke at doctors, financiers, love, property, independence, and celebration as the Fourth of July fades and old jokes resurface.
Robert Pires faced district court action and was ordered committed to the county jail after prior liquor related charges. Originally fined 150 dollars, he failed to appear in the court of appeals and the case was dismissed.
Two bodies were recovered today in New York as crews continued search efforts. Authorities identified one victim as a victim from the recent incident. The recovery adds to the rising death toll from the event, with investigators piecing together the sequence of the tragedy and the names of the deceased to be released later.
Arkansas judge William Williams, who had led the eastern district bench since 1880, died in Colorado of heart disease while summering at Manitou. He served in the Union Army, reaching colonel, and had been at times at odds with Kansas officials over the Mutual Life Insurance case. The controversy included tense exchanges with Attorney General Boyle and Governor Leedy, but no armed conflict occurred.
Washington May 2 dispatch outlines Quartermaster General arrangements to send transport Westminster from Manila to Taku with cargo and troops for the Philippines. The plan includes Hancock battalion and routing via Nagasaki, with reinforcements kept in reserve for potential duties in the Philippines.
Sydney, July 3. A steamship carrying 8.9 million dollars in gold for San Francisco halted here today. The Milwaukee local executive committee plans to arrange the Twenty-fifth annual national meet to be held in Milwaukee this July with races and events by prominent entrants from Philadelphia and Sydney.
Trial records reveal Carter's Associates accused of conspiring to rob the government. Witnesses testify of harbor dredging contracts, proposed kickbacks, and schemes to divert funds. Goodyear describes a survey contract and alleged payoffs, while other witnesses discuss arrangements with Carter and associates and the lack of actual harbor improvements.
On the charge of setting fire to a tenement in Hoboken, which killed thirteen people, Keel has been arraigned. A witness testified the blaze woke him, and he and another escaped. Vagwis is held for the grand jury on a charge of arson.
Washington July 9 A summary of the year's work in the patent office shows record cash receipts and a total patents issued that exceed any prior year. The report notes increases in registrations and proposes expanded staffing and a new building to handle the growing workload.
The Record reports Southern Pacific agents plan to settle Afrikander farmers in western Louisiana and eastern Texas. An alliance with An Aacandery is explored to colonize condit territories, claiming warmer climates and land gifts to attract thousands of settlers for a peaceful conquest of the South.
Wre lauor cases brought by the city against jointists and appealed from the police court were continued in the district court on Saturday. No causes were Klein. Both were postponed as juries found Kien guilty earlier. George Klaver’s case was continued due to health concerns. M Van Hort produced a physician’s certificate. his trial was disallowed. Ea Timon favored waiting, and his case was continued.
Chicago dispatch reports the start of a recruitment drive today to fill the Fifth Infantry at Fort Sheridan. About 410 men were selected at local stations, with Cuban battalions and veterans to be assigned as needed to Europe and the Philippines. The process aims to replace other units withdrawn for service in China and elsewhere.
Reported Saturday night a lamp explosion caused injury to Mrs. Dick Tick and Mr. George Tick. The blaze damaged the Dick residence and injuries included burns to hands and face. Officials note vacancies in the senate elections and discuss repeal of an election measure.
In Red Bank Seabright New Jersey two sisters of Colonel John J. McCook were thrown from a runabout wagon while driving a spirited horse. Martha McCook escaped uninjured while Susan McCook suffered a bad hip cut and facial injuries. Dr. Brown treated Susan and Dr. Paul Kimball proclaimed Martha uninjured. Susan, 26, a popular Seabright resident, had traveled widely, drawing attention during Moscow coronation season with Li Hung Chang among admirers.
M Wise was sentenced by Judge Hazen to two years in the penitentiary for robbing J A McKeon. McKeon, who arrived in Topeka with about 600 on his person, was drugged and robbed near a creek east of the city. Wise was identified by witnesses as the man seen taking McKeon from two tin buses. after three juries, he was found guilty.
Topeka readers learn that two electric horseless carriages will soon be on city streets. Charles Brood Smith owns a Victoria and Crosby Bros. will have an electric delivery carriage. The Edison Lighting company nears battery charging contracts, signaling local uptake.
A. Blythe has been appointed and promoted to the tax agent position at Santa Fe, succeeding R. K. Jamison who resigned to pursue business in Kansas City. Jamison’s successor is E. T. Cartridge’s future authority, with O. W. Dalton moving up as assistant tax official.
Gertrude Rowle, known as Lynette the lying lady, suffered a spine injury during a mid air suspension act at Cheatnut El park Philadelphia. The invisible support rods broke, causing a fall that left her paralyzed in the lower limbs and hospitalized in Philadelphia.
Reports from Charleston and Washington detail meetings on education in new possessions and the launch of the first pack train for Chinese service. The education group backs War Department leadership in colonial schooling, while a Lennon transport sails from the Columbia river with horses, mules, and pack animals for Sixth Cavalry. A New York judge appoints a receiver for the Hamill and Boo silk company amid dissolution actions.
New Clover Leaf Indianapolis July 2 The Toledo St Louis & Western Railway company reorganizes the Clover Ley Railway extending from Toledo to East St. Louis with capital stock of 20 009 000. Directors are James N Wallace Arthur H Van Brunt J Edwards Wycoff and others. Foresters in Session Milwaukee July Supreme court of the United States Foresters opens a three day session with seventy delegates in attendance. sessions will be secret. Money For Chinese War Paris July The government will need a new credit of 14 500 000 francs for China in addition to 4 600 000 francs already voted.
London July 8 British forces clash with Ashanti fighters. Reports state five soldiers killed and 82 wounded in the engagement. Damage to the battle line and causalities noted as authorities reassess frontline positions.
A local arrest roundup reports several men from Meriden and nearby towns implicated in a gambling and noise disturbance ring. Authorities say the group met at Knights barn and faced gunfire incidents, with non citizens warned off under Chickasaw authority. The piece also mentions rail travel promotions and routes through Denver, Ogden gateway cargo, and through Pullman cars.
Limited travel deals list discounted fares to Colorado with selected dates in June July and August. The notice mentions destinations including Pueblo and Coty Kan with unclear phrasing and scattered details.
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