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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
4
A fragment from a 1899 issue discusses McKinley Roosevelt support, the Sultan, and China. It mentions Chinese soldiers, population, Japan, public opinion in newspapers, and political debates on empire versus republic, with brief notes on Oregon suffrage and interstate railroad earnings.
Three trains of troops from Jefferson Barracks bound for New Mexico and Arizona moved today. Cavalry units will report to Ft Wingate and Apache, then proceed to Ching. A Santa Fe train carries uplifters en route from Fort Houston to Fort Logan amid a broader mobilization.
Rumor says Charles K. Holliday disposed of his Trego county gold mines for 126000. He reportedly held 1000 acres in the Land-bearing land. a Deaver syndicate is said to have purchased today.
A 30 member Jerry Fishing and Hunting club from Colorado Springs heads for Wake Wheel Gap to set up a camp for a Ber trad weeks outing. Remainder preparations imply trips to Topeka Wichita and Kansas, with Governor and Mrs W E Stanles and daughter among arrivals and a judge and Mrs Hamilton and Mr Pringle noted among participants. Hunting and boating are described as excellent in the area.
In Lexington the conference in Senator Blackburn's room, with Governor Beckham represented, lasted near 3 a.m. It recommended an early extra session of the legislature to amend the Goebel election law. The Beckham camp accepts the plan, avoiding the platform dispute, but opponents charge the concession is made under protest and may not yield a sincere, satisfactory modification.
In Jel Dorado a preliminary trial for Jennie Mor ae opens with the defense presenting the cage scene. Olin Castle, husband of the defendant, sits stolid as testimonies unfold about bloodied references and statements linked to the murder case.
Readers in Topeka react to the war effort with calls to enlist and organize local guards. The piece notes campaign energy and a sense that state guards may be mobilized if a national call occurs, reflecting local support and expectations for military involvement.
The American Federation of Labor executive committee today instructed President Gompers and Vice President O Connell to proceed to St Louis after the council's announcement and to take it to secure at an injustice of theatre car employees' difficulty. Attention Woodmen. FI Epigy atterpesn Tp a ae reslannen, avon & M. ROHRING, Clark.
Kansas lumbermen prepare a July 30 meeting in Topeka to assemble petitions for suits against railroads over discriminatory freight charges. Attorney General Godard promises aid. protests cite disparate rates from Winfield to Kansas City and Chicago, with Topeka prospects dampened by past conference failures.
A letter from Dr Chis explains he was not at Topeka for the state Republican committee meeting. He says he went to Topeka the night before with the state charities board chair for private business and did not mingle with politicians. He notes the governor and board would confirm this.
Farmers around central Missouri engage in social portrait trends as local photographers report a surge of sittings. The scene features family portraits, floral backdrops, and simple chairs in the studio, reflecting community festivity alongside everyday life. Also advertised are tourist rail passes to Colorado and Utah from Missouri Pacific lines with June to September rates, via ticket agents H. C. Townsend and Bel Nipps.
Washington July 19. Rumors center on George M. Allen of Indiana as a potential first assistant postmaster general after Sir Guild of Boston declined the post. Allen, secretary to Heath, has supporters who say the selection would honor postal reform efforts and may satisfy Senator Beveridge while easing Indianapolis postmaster tensions. Allen is abroad but expected back in ten days.
A Nemaha county case, reviewed after a Supreme Court pass, involves complex mortgage litigation. Joseph and Rebecca Berry borrowed 1 000 from Mutual Benefit Life Insurance Co of New Jersey, who foreclosed and won judgments. Rebecca Berry testified she signed under fear of bodily harm by her husband, described as violent and swarthy. The insurer secured priority and other creditors received lesser judgments. now they seek to claim the property.
In Atlanta on July 19 a large crowd of Civil War veterans toured nearby battlefields under warm sun. Generals Shaw Dayton Warren Stewart French Breckenridge and others attended. A luncheon at McPherson Monument preceded a lively corridor gathering and a campfire tonight.
W T Lawless relishes relief when J K Dorsey arrives with the team believed stolen. Lawless reported a Tuesday morning theft, police spread descriptions and offered 20 dollars for return. A call from Osawatomis described a rig matching the purported thief, though not the same vehicle.
Tickets priced 319.00 for Jate on July 23 and 24 with return through August 4 for the Annual Convention of the Young People's Christian Union in Denver. Also noted is Colorado trip leaving August 3, valid to October 31, Santa Fe line offering an observation car to Colorado Springs. DewWitt's Little Early Risers advertised as liver and bowel pills. Bennett's Book Store at 730.
An old style ad urges readers with headaches to seek eye examinations rather than self medicating. It offers eye tests, cautions against delaying treatment, and promises to address crossing eyes in children with Blusson therapy before surgery becomes necessary.
In Washington on July 12 Judge Hagner dismissed the heirs of Charles Durkee claim against the United States for a Central Pacific Railroad bond valued at 54 622 512. The court ruled the suit improper as Leonard Blaisdell was not proper to sue and the secretary of the treasury has discretionary power over the sinking fund claims. The ruling denied a mandamus to compel delivery of the bonds to claimants.
An automobile mounted Colt’s rapid fire gun, weighing 2,200 pounds and driven by gas, starts an experimental trip from Chicago to Washington. Major A. P. Davidson and three Northwestern Military Academy cadets ride with the gun, with Miss Helen Gould and General Joseph Wheeler observing. Wheeler hands a note to General Miles for Washington. Gould notes the potential for Red Cross use if the automobile proves practical for warfare.
The Twenty-Eighth Annual Regatta of the national association of amateur oarsmen began on the Harlem River between Fordham Heights and the Washington Bridge on the New Speedway course. Ideal weather and a large crowd marked the event as Detroit Boat Club and Wauchusette Boat Club of Worcester, Massachusetts competed in the international fours, with the Wauchusettes winning by three lengths in 7:30. The program included intermediate singles with three sprinters, and races featured crews from Detroit, New Orleans, Troy, and New York, racing one and a half miles straight.
London reports record heat causes prostrations among marksmen at Risley during the National Rite association meet. Several contestants faint, Sergeant Murray wins bronze in the Queen's prize stage. Canadians Blair Annand Bodley claim small prizes in first stage. others to shoot in later stages amid heat.
Tickets go on sale July 23 for $19.00 to Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo via the Santa Fe. Returning options include August 24. Train No. 6 departs Topeka at 4:40 p.m. and reaches Chicago next morning, with free chair cars and standard sleeper accommodations.
Mr John H Frost received word from London that his daughter Miss Mary Frost and Miss Jennie Taylor and Reulah Lea of this city have arrived safely. The trio sailed from New York ten days ago aboard The Topeka and will tour Europe visiting Paris and the Exposition before traveling through Germany France Switzerland and Italy. They plan to see the Cheramverkau Passion Play and St Peters among others, spending about three months abroad.
President Loubet boarded the dispatch boat Elan at Cherbourg to review the Mediterranean and channel squadrons after their annual maneuvers. Seventeen battleships, five armored cruisers, six torpedo boat destroyers, and two torpedo boats anchored in the harbor as crowds watched from excursion steamers.
J Hull of Hull Stove Company died at his residence aged 14. Clarence T Kelly, pant commander Knights Templars, died at his brother’s residence 1086 Western event at about 9. Marie Bussey died at her home 117 Fteek Si at age 100 or clock. Dean the Episcopal head church will be in charge of services according to the local notice.
The state agricultural college faculty, including Fairchild and others, are in Hays City examining Fort Hays Reservation for potential establishment of an experiment station as discussed with the legislature. The visit follows a formal invitation and focuses on evaluating the site for research facilities.
Misses Lucia and Gertrudett Wyatt of this city have been re engaged as contralto soloists in the basic pe tine choir at the Catholic cathedral in Leavenworth. Frank Ailemon, son of Rev. 8.2, formerly of this city, headed the chair.
Fourteen contestants qualified for the Western Women's Golf semi finals at One Event Today with Mrs Ene Terie Martha Wilson Mrs J M in strong matchups. Anticipation centers on Mrs Chatfeld Taylor likely defeating Mina Anthory for the Governor's Cup tomorrow amid a large allied crowd.
An ad-like fragment touts a cure for jaundice and other ailments. It mentions a “Pen” remedy, stomach tonic, and eye notes, with drugs sold by AT Wameoner in Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs. Tickets on sale August 2 with stopovers between Pueblo and Denver. final limit October 1. T. L. King, agent, offers particulars.
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