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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1899
Page
8
A fragmented column mocks Democratic platform ideas and policy lines. It mentions Governor and Congress topics, income tax, joint resolutions, and reapportionment with disparaging remarks about race and party lines, reflecting a heated political exchange and partisan rhetoric.
A scheme to establish a Negro colony at Oak Grove near Flemington New Jersey is moving forward. The former Sheriff How ard Iuke farm has been chosen for town development including a large shoe factory and a Lehigh Valley railroad branch. A camp meeting ground sits in Waree grove as ministers back the project and funds are raised for an industrial school building in New York City.
Deputy Mena Aetheahs arrives with Dave Putty and Bud nee aursted at Dillon Montana June 20 charged with several post of the Tubbericn int Wyomity and believed to be principals in the Unter holt pon dune. Postmaster Badd of Bue Pin My GH identifies the men as known in Wee aberts bers and will appear in court.
Postmaster Guthrie refuses to deliver department mail to either Dr Swan or Dr G M regarding the state board of health, holds river mail at the state house, and asks Washington for an order. Judge Guthrie ordered mail held and pending government guidance, with response expected in a few days. The Lake Shore Limited to Boston advertises services and train info.
The June temperature statewide averaged 73.0 degrees with highs near 110 and lows around 40. Precipitation totaled 5.53 inches, above normal in most counties, with several locations reporting over seven inches above average. Thunderstorms and clear days varied, as the report notes national travel impacts and improving health for Mrs McKinse.
Washington reports a flood of inquiries about President McKinley’s health and travel plans. He promises to visit Chicago soon but cautions emergencies may alter that engagement. He has not ruled out another Northwest trip, but now doubts it before mid August, tied to Mrs McKinley’s cold and volunteer army duties.
Chicago July 14. Friends of Mayor Harrison plan to urge him to declare as governor candidate citing public sentiment. They argue opposition signals cowardice if he refuses and a strong show of support could unite factions behind him. Ex Governor Altgeld has signaled willingness to shake hands and bury the past to end the feud.
The Edison company presented moving pictures of the Jeffries Fitzsimmons bout at Crawford Opera House Thursday night starting around 8:40. The show drew a patient crowd as two fast circuits heated the theater. Kline's Cinematographe returns to Garfield park Casino Monday and Tuesday, with Fred Warte's minstrels next week. July 31 to Holway's pyrotechnic display follows, and the Deshen Opera company may come in August. Payne's quick sale buys shoes.
A jumble of short items from Topeka news mentions Seoigin Jona Seaton visiting from Arch ay Work on Tenth avenue paving to begin on Tyler Street. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. McCarter welcome a son. Divorces, road and school updates, and local happenings fill the page including balloon ascensions at Overbrook, post office notices, and preparations for a congress of veterans.
Topeka prepares for Emancipation Day on August 1 with the Dispatch band and colored churches in charge of arrangements. Vernon, a colored orator and Quindaro University president, will be principal speaker. Signs and awnings must be trimmed to avoid low clearance along sidewalks. Forest Park Ottawa hosts a summer assembly from July 17 to 25 with affordable tents and meals. Santa Fe offers round trip tickets from July 15 for $1.59. see your agent for the assembly folder.
U S Geological Survey chief and Kunz report 1900s gem sector details. Imports rise in cut diamonds and new U S cutting activity expands. Rock crystal finds at Mokelumne Hill California almost rival Taputapu. Fergus County Montana sapphires and New Mexico turquoise fields expand. Green tourmaline found at Paris Hill Maine and Dans Neck Connecticut. Total value of gems in the year reported.
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