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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1900
Page
6
Our entire line of ladies' shirt waists will be discounted 109 percent from 2 to 6 p.m. This exclusive sale offers steep savings on all styles and sizes available in store today.
The court of appeals today reversed the lower court ruling in the Pool Grinstead matter from Doniphan county. Judge Mabel and McElroy held the motion to quash information should have been sustained and venue change allowed. The opinion negated most of the instructions as erroneous, while Judge Wells dissented on that point. The habeas corpus case brought by Albert Perry and Senator John Fulton remains under advisement with possible continuance.
The notice directs the clerk to summon witnesses from Yor New London Missouri to attend the trial of Alex Jeater, an elderly man charged with a murder committed twenty nine years ago. The fragmentary text indicates a formal legal proceeding and a long-ago homicide case.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a person from near Wichita who evaded officers for almost a time, involving a governor and a detention or requisition context. The readable bits are insufficient to identify names, dates, or exact actions.
In Med Lake Solway Minnesota July 1 The Blanket Tadians refuse a $20,000 government school and reject annuities claiming the last Indian funds. Settlers fear arming of the reservation and potential attack. Arms and ammunition have arrived from Solway and troops may be requested. The two Hans conduct nightly war dances.
Washington officials conferred at the Justice Department on W F Neely charged with embezzling Cuban postal funds and held in New York. The aim was to prepare for his surrender to Havana authorities for removal to Cuba for trial as Judge Lacombe set a date. Attorney General Griggs noted the meeting with U S Attorney Baldwin of New York to address deepening the evidence per the judge’s request. Kansas City rail news: Samuel W Fordyce resigns as president of the Kansas City Southern to take effect August. successor will be DeStuart R Spott of Plant System.
Police report a colored woman named Pearl Fox, in a cocaine induced state, forced entry into Dr R Buckmaster's office on Kansas Avenue between Eighth and Ninth Streets. She wrecked furniture and tried to jump from a bed, was detained and committed for cocaine involvement.
Buffalo Jones, famed Kansas explorer, refused a Smithsonian commission to hunt Kodiak bears in Alaska due to fear of Gulf of Alaska mosquitoes. Elwood Hofer agreed to go, but Jones declined, declaring no way to escape the insects that swarm the region. He has endured mosquito attacks in the past and plans to avoid such a trek again.
The forecast notes a heat spike with highs around 104 in Yuma and 108 in Phoenix. Tuesday’s max reached 90 in Toeka, humidity low, rain total about a quarter inch. Winds 4 to 8 mph from the southeast. nights expected comfortable as heat relief arrives.
Charleston W Va July 11 The Republican state convention opened with the largest attendance in party history as it launches the presidential campaign and a bid for senator with no opposition to Bikins for senator or to A B White for governor while many candidates contest other state ticket spots. Senator Filkins presided as temporary chair with Elkins delivering a national campaign message praising Republican record and denouncing Democratic policy. Auction items referenced at Cross’.
Wichita and Kansas City now share a direct telephone connection linking the two towns. The route notes a line from Topeka to Wichita and Kansas City with interim stops at Ottawa and other cities, projecting further western and southern reach. Businessmen in Wichita are already discussing calls with peers in St Louis Chicago and Kansas City. The distance is about 228 miles.
Lincoln July 11 opening of the Democratic fusion campaign drew about 15 000 at two meetings, with 3 000 in the afternoon auditorium and 10 000 on the capitol grounds in the evening. Bryan Towne Weaver and Stevenson spoke, praising the fusion, while Bryan urged citizens to vote with conscience and consider the national impact of Nebraska’s choice.
A speaker praises Adlai Stevenson and the Democratic ticket, stressing party unity and adherence to principles. He notes some preferred an eastern candidate but urges backing the Kansas City platform on independence in the Philippines and equal rights for all. The campaign stresses the issues over personalities and defends the party’s record.
Kansas Association of Charities and Corrections adjourned to review plans with Governor Stassey and Jobs W. Breidenthal present. Key committee proposals include care for discharged inmates, employment prep, child welfare in public and private institutions, civil service reform, out door relief, pardons, parole, jail education, and reforms for reform schools.
Chicago futures opened strong with September wheat and corn rising on government crop reports showing spring wheat in good condition and Northwest rains. Oats held firm as provisions drifted, while cattle and hogs in Chicago and Kansas City saw mixed demand with feeder and weak to lower prices noted.
Topeka and Kansas City markets report mixed signals with wheat and corn futures steady to higher while cotton and sugar show quiet activity. Trade notes scarce alongside government crop data prompting cautious optimism and weather sagas across Midwestern regions.
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