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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
4
The piece discusses China’s military strength and global responses amid tensions with Japan, noting armed forces and naval power. It references political moves in the United States and Europe, the Prince of Wales, and campaign finance debates while speculating on future alignments among major powers and potential impacts on security in Asia.
Exports of provisions from the United States for the recent financial year exceeded all prior records, totaling about 180 million dollars, averaging roughly half a million daily. Major items include bacon, hams, pork, and beef with notable gains in canned beef to the United Kingdom and France, while Germany shows a slight decline. UK, France, Africa, and Asia see strong demand growth, with fisheries and cheese trade also showing revival.
A rambling Atchison Globe item mocks town habits and social quirks with humorous vignettes. It mentions a girl planning a party for her mother, high spring prices, local doctors bemoaning stomach troubles, and sharp jabs at social visiting, fashion, and neighborhood characters.
Fragmented phrases from a Chicago page offer satirical and anecdotal lines. Observations range from a sailor’s shark remark to political orations and church fair cautions. The snippets hint at humor and social commentary with varied subjects and no single cohesive story.
Lipton plans no immediate challenge to the America's Cup. He remains in Clyde waters aboard Erin and will wait up to two years for a perfected yacht. He will race Shamrock in British waters next season to gain practical knowledge for a superior challenger.
In El Dorado Kansas on July 2 the fourth day of Jesse Morfaas’s preliminary murder trial saw a drop in attendance. The defense seeks a voluntary statement from the murdered woman before death while the state questions its admissibility. Prosecution brought in James Brumstock and showed the razor used to kill Mrs Castle, linking it to the husband and store inventory.
Chicago July 20 The Chicago Guaranty Fund Life Society a mutual benefit association started seven years ago by figures including Senator Patrick Walsh of Georgia and Warren F. Leland was placed in receivership today by an appointed officer Jui Chettain acting on an application from Mrs Callie Burlin of Colorado Springs. The organization announced plans to wind up its affairs.
In Poratelo Idaho July 2 the Democratic party’s deliberations continued as the vote to reconsider the nomination for senator failed 113 to LM. A substitute was adopted by 113 to 113, instructing the conference committee to consider the senator for office without declaring the final outcome. The article notes strong prospects for nomination and mentions vacation rates and a Garfield Park concert by Marshall's band as nearby items.
Reports from Kansas indicate Congressmen Ridgley will fail to secure re election as chairman of the Vocalist state committee. Taylor Riddle retires from the race, and John Breidenthal backs E B Ridgey for the position. Bretenthal rivals seek to install Riggdey as secretary while Semin friends mock the maneuver.
Newton of Chase County emerges as a contender in the fusion for the state senator nomination. He attended the Wart Scott convention and has been active since the Clay Center meeting in April. Local friends predict adjustments after state officers are detected next week. Chaves County remains solid for revision.
The State Treasurer's Office under Grimes serves as the Burton campaign hub with frequent conferences. Burton’s stenographer is state-paid, and visitors report discomfort near Grimes’ office. John Breidenthal previously ran a campaign from the state house, drawing Republican headquarters criticism.
Democrats and Populists in the maetten judicial Watrice call for a candidate on August 1 with Hugh Alexander noted among supporters. Rumors hint J Doyle of Belleville may win the senatorial nomination for the county fusion ticket, Doyle previously served four years in the House as a silver Republican.
Fragmented OCR notes describe Mike Sutton as a collector and potential operator for Kansas politics. The text references Senator Baier and Republicans in the Seventh congressional district, noting Baker and a slate of fifteen nominees vying for a majority.
In Anderson Indiana Colonel W T Durbin Republican governor candidate begins his campaign, plans a statewide tour over weeks to rally support for McKinley and GOP ticket. Democrats also launch a vigorous drive led by James Kern with events in Indianapolis and statewide efforts to energize voters before the election.
Receivers of Investment Trust company aim to dispose of the Throop hotel in this city to settle defunct firm accounts. The property, valued at $240,000, is listed at $80,000 and is currently operated by manager Irving W. Doolittle, a longtime figure in the hotel.
Secretary of War Root spoke after two conferences with the secretary of state and several with Adjutant General Corbin on the Conger dispatchs impact on military China policy. He said no new troops have been ordered for Chinese service and noted cooperation with Chinese officials to aid ministers. The president sees no need to return to Washington now.
Mrs Joe Weber who had been jailed for two days on insanity charges was freed by Deputy Probate Judge Gerrard after doctors Hogaboom and Peers reported she was sane. The case stemmed from the arrest of Andy Leonard in a liquor sale inquiry at 108 North Kansas avenue, with local gang pressure blamed for harassment of Weber.
A telegram to San Francisco reports the transport Logan en route from Mantle with sick and insane refugees from China added to its passenger list. The ship left Nagasaki on July 17 and travels via Kobe, Yokohama, to reach this port.
The Commercial club finance committee now has deeds to nearly all four acres sought by the Santa Fe company, excluding three residences. The owners differ from the club by less than 150 dollars, with an adjustment likely soon. North half houses sold at auction are being moved and ready for improvements. blacksmith shop and foundry plans nearly complete for review by General Manager Mudge and Vice President Hart. shop construction to start early August.
Washington reports telegrams from Consul Fowler at Che Foo and the Shan Tung governor. The messages indicate that Pekin ministers are safe and Chinese authorities are devising rescue measures. The communications, dated July 20, reference a July 1% cipher telegram and deny sensational newspaper rumors.
Washington reports the Chinese minister Wu Ting Pang was celebrated after receiving a cipher message from Minister Conger. Wu and secretary Chang rushed to the state department to deliver the document to Secretary Hay, with Wu expressing restrained pride as the cipher translation began.
Washington reports a plan for Cuba to hold elections on September 15 for delegates to a constitutional convention. General Wood will return to Cuba to consult on election details and universal suffrage restrictions. Officials expect the convention by October and stress Cuba cannot enter treaties or incur debt without U.S. authorization.
In St Louis Missouri on July 20 no reply had been received by 1 pm from the St Louis Transit company or the Street Railway Men's union to the citizens arbitration committee letter proposing arbitration of differences with Chairman Wilson. The committee planned district meetings to appoint delegates for a mass protest meeting to be held soon at an unspecified location.
Local items note an Indians dance at Sun, a Belgian Fare club meeting at 112 West Seventh, and a smallpox case at 907 North Taylor to be released tomorrow. Other notes list umbrella leftovers for deposit, Santa Fe baggage master meeting, Swift printing report, city scales relocation costs, and river-side scale moves by the street department.
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