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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1900
Page
6
Monday to Wednesday specials feature Daisy Fly Killer a neat device for destroying files and a range of shoes for men and women. Men’s Chocolate Vici Kid shoes with nickel hooks and eyelets come in sizes C D and E. Ladies lace or southern button shoes in new up-to-date styles. Seamless Shoes and Milwaukee Oil Grain options offered at reduced prices.
Fragmented report details Colt Liscum and other officers with Civil War and Philippine War service, notes on promotions and deaths, and a chaotic w arc of foreign and Chinese forces. It mentions American casualties, naval movements toward China, and relief efforts amid ongoing combat operations.
A July dispatch from Tienha to the Journal and Advertiser says ineffectual efforts were made to hold the retreat of a relief expedition. The wounded and prisoners were left behind as the relief column withdrew.
President McKinley will travel from Canton to Washington tomorrow afternoon, aiming to reach the capital in two or three days. Woerdman saw the White House today to confirm details as officials monitor the Chinese situation and arrange possible relief. The president and Mrs McKinley visited friends at Manshion and kept in touch by telephone with developments while in the capital.
A New London telegram reports testimony in the Jester trial proceeding today. Mrs Rebecca is mentioned as the discussion continues, with blood on the snow imagery signaling a dramatic courtroom narrative.
Amanda Clarke and Steward corroborate Captain Hugh Steward by describing a blood pool and blood spots along the Toad dn Hilles land where Jester was traveling. Clarke says she saw Jester with two wagons near the old Presbyterian church, noting a man’s figure under a cover and blood in snow turning south at Hulen lane.
Georgetown Kentucky July 16 former Secretary of State Caleb Powers faces resumed trial as prosecutors present a letter charting his efforts to rally supporters. Telegraphs from Powers to captains urging action are admitted to contradict Jim Howard’s account of his arrival time near the assassination scene. The Barbourville telegrams and train register evidence are discussed amid defense objections to copied telegrams.
Dispatches report Lewis Tewksbury of Topeka is missing in New York state amid heavy debts. He is rumored a wealthy four million heir, with creditors seeking repayment and connections to George E. Tewksbury and other relatives.
Funeral arrangements for the late C. V Eskridge set for Tuesday afternoon in Topeka. Rural Free Delivery service begins this morning on route No. from North Topeka, covering the southeast of Menaken township and expanding the township's service.
The veteran suffragist Miss Anthony refused interview with Eskridge, calling his paper the meanest anti suffrage publication. Reporter failed to gain access as Eskridge pressed for a private interview. Anthony’s family and personal details noted. funeral announced for tomorrow.
Saturday conventions produced a mix of party picks across counties. Leavenworth Populists elected Breiderithal for governor, while Republicans in Barton and Jackson counties nominated several representatives, some unpledged on the senatorial question. Thomas Ford in Hamilton and C. M. Scott in Cowley were named for state seats with Baker and Burton influence noted. Burton county results favored Burton.
Concordia July 16 reports the Twelfth Judicial Republican convention opens tomorrow with Washington and Republic counties fielding candidates. Judge Sturges seeks renomination but is not an official candidate. county delegates favor him in Republic, while Ro ney and Clone head Washington and Hepab Ti counties. Delegates may stay through summer as negotiations continue.
Secretary J H Curran announces a 3205 new converts to Populist principles this year. The list, open to inspection, includes many railroad men and miners from eastern Kansas. He will present findings at the Fort Scott state convention, detailing organization by district and county participation and noting widespread veteran and immigrant support.
Chicago July 1 market notes show speculative activity on corn futures with rains in the belt easing pressure. September and November futures drifted, with oats and provisions weak to mixed as receipts and weather conditions influenced prices. Demand from buyers and short-covering aided slight recoveries in some contracts.
Receipts reach 31,000 with cows and bulls in focus. Texans show steady prices while other classes are weak. Prime steers move well though some grades soften. Hogs and producers face mixed demand. steer and heifer values edge lower on light demand and leftovers.
The report notes lower wheat prices in Liverpool and fall in top June corn, with buyers awaiting amid a short supply in the U S. It cites international reliance on other countries for wheat, a slow clearance rate of under a million bushels, and a tentative market tone. Corn prices slipped further as dry weather hit yields, while provisions and hog futures showed mixed moves and cattle remain steady.
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