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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1900

Page

6

Officials Eye State Control Of Funds Across Agencies

Auditor Cole and Treasurer Grimes discuss possible steps to end deposits by university treasurers in private banks and move all public money into the state treasury. Gov. S is urged to pursue direct state treasurer payments, with civil service funds held in the treasury and earnings from daily balances reviewed for irregularities.

Fyeenis Tate Bate State Treasury Gearee

Grape Nuts Myth and Wheat Flour Digestive Claims

Modern flour processing splits wheat berry parts to starch. the starch digests poorly and causes intestinal trouble, while Grape Nuts supposedly uses whole grain processes with moisture heat to convert starch into natural grape sugar, claiming easier digestion. The ad extols Grape Nuts as scientifically arranged and naturally digested with no chemicals.

Allies Are Victorious In China Dispatches

Washington dispatches report the fall ofTien Tsin and the appointment of Tai Hung Chang as viceroy at Chi Etad amid fears at Canton of unrest. Wu JIang remains engaged, with China considering responses as foreign powers eye the evolving crisis. Governor Mount offers Indiana troops for protection in China.

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Extra session urged to handle Chinese crisis and war powers

A July session push argues Congress must authorize a broader executive mobilization to confront the Chinese crisis. Advocates assert the president lacks power to call troops or declare actions without congressional support, warning against committing to a global conflict without lawful authority.

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Imperial Edict Marks Start of Southern War Mobilization

A dispatch from Shangialseve reports an imperial edict dated July 7 ordering preparations for war in the southern provinces. Nine regiments have moved toward a southern target to deter rebellion and enforce loyalty, with warnings of further troop movements and possible escalation.

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Missionaries and Engineers Flee to San Francisco by Coptic

Direct from Tiensin the Rev Robert Coltson a Presbyterian minister and his Denver wife arrive with W J Ireland and A Mathes, mining engineers aboard the Coptic after fleeing for their lives from Pekin. Aged parents and a family of six accompanying them, the group left Tiensin the night of the escape.

San Francisco Can Gauiy Tien Trin Robert Coltson Denver W. J. Ireland A. Mathes Celman Pekin Misteter Conner Tien Tain

Siege escape under fire from Taku forts to Shanghai

A family fled besieged Ely by armored train with a five week old infant and daughter Jeune. They boarded a Chinese steamer near the Monocacy as shells fell and bombs exploded, watching the forts bombardment from the Hue of fire before reaching Shanghai. They bade farewell to kin in Beijing, while ties to Lt Hung Chace and Prof Clifford are noted.

Tien ‘Tein Ely Jeune Shanghai Taku Fekin Coltman Hung Chace Clfford Imperial University Ten Fin

Thousands of Missionaries Feared Murdered in Yangtze Valley

San Francisco dispatch reports Rev. Woodbridge and family among missionaries at Chin Kang near the Yangtze River who fled to Shanghai after a planned uprising. Officials warn a broader massacre could erupt, fearing thousands of missionaries and foreign property in the region.

Yang Tac River San Francisco Cal TL Wosdbridge Chin Kane Ang Tse Shanghai Chin Kang Yonz ‘Tes Woodbridge Latto Great Valley Chin Bang Vicerosa Chen Chi Tune Curieul Martin Taku

Trouble for Russia in Far East Dispatch From Korea

Washington reports indicate a Korean dispatch from Minister Allen fuels concern in the state department. The note suggests mining activity by cartait Gould Mining in Ping Yan near Manchuria, with possible border disturbances on the Manchurian side and impacts on neighboring American settlements, signaling further Russian pressure along Manchuria ports and northern routes.

Allen Korea Washington State Department Americas Mines Cartait Gould Ping Yan Kurva Manchuria Russia Comumnion

Annexation case arguments to be submitted to Judge Haxen

The annexation dispute draws to a close this afternoon with final pleas from opposing property owners who argue nonadjacency and agricultural use. Attorneys include Douthitt for Sire WF Douthitt and others for Wolff and Fisher, with Greenwood pursuing the Jewell tract and Shunga area claims.

Haxen Case Sire WF Douthitt Huot Smante Isenhart and Alisuender Eveyne Wolff Care

Pottawatomie Green Corn Dance Begins July 18

Mayetta Kansas officials report the Pottawatomie tribe will start the green corn dance on Wednesday July 18 lasting four days at the dancing ground ten miles west of Mayetta. A four inch rain improved drought conditions and will replenish stock water.

Mayetta Kan

Detroit Baseball Club Suspends Shortstop and Fines Players

July 17 Ben Johnson of the American League ordered Norman Burfeld of Detroit suspended and fined Frank Dillon, first baseman, for disciplinary actions. President Kolimian’s station notes a heated situation as Detroit players faced penalties and rewards. other players also received fines.

Detroit Chicago Ben Johnson American League of Baseball Clubs Norman EB. Burfeld MidliNton Frank Dillon Kolimian Hierow Petralt Pievers Empire Cuntifion

Young’s Work Ed Santa Fe Abolishes Assistant Yardmaster

John Young known as Brigham is no longer assistant yardmaster of the Santa Fe at Topeka. Young has been assistant yardmaster and is out of a job but will continue with the road in another capacity.

Santa Fe John Youn Brigham Topeka Young

Shale Gold Deal Proceeds Amid Financing Talks

A San Francisco Los Angeles syndicate offered to buy a half interest in the Trego and Ellis counties shale lands owned by the Ott Holliday groups. The condition is proving the shale yields ten dollars in gold per ton. Despite failed tests and a delayed payment plan, negotiations continue as California capitalists push testing in Denver and promise mills upon success.

San Francisco Los Angeles P. Gay The Santa Fe Trego Bilis Ott CG K Holliday Holliday Syndicate W. A. Lee Thompson Thompson Hardware Company Tristee Denver Ahd Mr. Gay Misers Robinson Elliott Wilde Charles K. Holliday California Topeka A. B. Quinton Eugene Quinton AR. Poole Poole Brothers Chicago New York Chas K. Holliday John ¥. McManus Geo. W. Veale

Elder Is Out The Throop Agreement Stands In His Way

A political dispute centers on Elder who is forced out of a position while the Throop agreement remains in force. The stalemate preserves the existing pact and delays a replacement or policy change. Local officials weigh legal options as factional tensions rise.

David Martin Najnominated Associate Justice Bid

Slowly the tide shifts toward Judge David Martin of Atchison for associate justice on the fusion ticket. A. P. Elder withdraws from the state treasurer race to join Martin supporters, saying the action aims to back Martin’s nomination despite criticism and political rumor.

David Martin Atchison A. P. Elder Martin

Ottawa letter outlines fusion plan for 1900 ticket

A July 16 1900 letter from A F P Glider argues the Martin forces will back David Martin for associate justice with the rest of the ticket split under the Ebroop Hotel agreement. It notes Hitler’s retirement clears the path for L C Stine of Ottawa and Elders to unify with the Ottawa Republican paper while aiding Martin and a Democratic candidate for state treasurer.

Ottawa Kan House David Martin Hones Tamtou Aptons A. FP Martin

Powers Threat in Frankfort Plot Revealed in Testimony

Finley Anderson testified that Caleb Powers warned of a plan by mountain men to invade Frankfort to secure a Republican majority and possibly kill Goebel. He described Powers saying Goebel would not live to be governor and that action could be taken if needed. Witnesses placed Powers with others discussing the plan and stated Powers had money tied to Governor Taylor.

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Sun Dance in Manila Exposes Filipino Cruel Practices

A Manila correspodent reports a near naked woman found in a ditch after Good Friday dances. Investigations reveal brutal rites tied to local beliefs, with participants circling and lashing each other while chanting. The dead woman reportedly endured hours in the death circle before collapsing, prompting condemnation of savage rituals and calls for US action.

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Han na heads to Chicago to set western GOP HQ

Senator Hanna will leave Cleveland this afternoon to select a location in Chicago for the western headquarters of the national Republican committees. He will return to Cleveland tomorrow night. A separate dispatch from Chicago reports the death of Michael Reininger, a stockyard watchman, killed in a bull attack at the stockyards.

Hanna Chicago Cleveland Nationalepublican Communitties Michael Reininger By & Bull Reininger

Tax Levy Surplus Redistributed by State Board

The state board of equalization finished redistributing $80,000 in overcollected taxes from Kansas counties. The 1900 valuation jumped $15.4 million above 1899, with Simnnille County alone raising $60,000 more than allowed. Officials report the excess will be returned to counties as extensions are finalized.

State Board of Equalization Kansas Sim Nnille Board of Equaliza—Tion Lael

Market Report Shows Corn Futures Shift Amid Mixed Trade

Chicago July 1 market briefing notes corn futures steady to higher on light demand and speculative buying. Reports of weather-related shifts in Iowa Missouri and Ohio, with showers in Nebraska and Kansas, influence selling and covering by shorts. receipts and river conditions cited, while oats and barley show routine moves and cash prices edge.

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Market summary and grain prices from Chicago to New York

The report covers Chicago wheat and corn movements with a drop then rebound, noting declines and later recoveries. It cites deliveries, receipts, and signals for prices, and includes New York money market details and sugar and cotton notes, plus grain futures outlook and investment guidance.

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