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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 23, 1900

Page

8

Socialists of Esnens approve state ticket by mail vote

The Socialists of Esnens approved by mail vote the ticket set by the state committee and candidates are preparing to begin an active campaign. The slate includes F. E. Miller for Congressman at Large and A. A. Carnahin for Justice of the Supreme Court among others. The state committee met in the city to present the list for party members to accept or suggest changes.

Socialists Esnens F. E. Miller Arocrats the Supreme Court A. A. Carnahin G. C Clemens C. Rt. Mitchell Charles Gorsuck J. W. Forest W. E. Nixon C. A. Gordon Prinkle Mayberry J. C. Sanders Louta Matignon Cain Robert Tompkins George W Joe Taylor Bourth John Price FAH Ramsour Eixth Dstrict Charles A. Brinnon Charles D. Hillibeld

Snapshot of small town life in Port Scott area

A jumble of local notes includes visits to Port Scott by Otis Hungate and Miss Littie Bowes, a bicycle arrest, council plans, and a Republican convention. Reports mention Gage annex completion, a hospital project, and upcoming speeches by Oscar Ficki and J. A. Troutman. Local incidents include a court dismissal for Robert Shelby and Mike Thompson, plus a stock-yard opening and a charity meeting at the First Baptist church.

Paicock Starton Otis Hungate Port Scott Webb McNally Eust Sea Otis Hunts Emil Auer Robert Merrick Goduriy Gtmes Littie Bowes Europe Robert Shelby Mike Thompson Palice Court J. G. Rising the Baptist Church Vraceling Colorado Bfidan George Neat Ana J. Z. Bibb Jefferson Street Bolmat Fort Scott Stanley McKinley Ethelyn Palmer Topeka Aeteres Neat Topeka Lnust Uber Digg Uplem Weine Raliniad Java Godard Atiall de

Kansas Fusion Fallout Threatens 1900 Democratic Bid

View from Chicago notes Chairman Johnson seeks to settle fusion among Democrats Populists and free silver Republicans in Kansas for the November vote and a joint ticket. The breakdown after the national convention muddies plans for a unity ticket with Bryan versus Stevenson.

Jonson Democratic National Tree Kansas Chicago Tribune Jows Kansas City John Wreidenthal Mayo Fort Soott Stevenson Bryan WSS Grover Cleveland Johnson

Saloonkeeper Shot by Burglar in Chicago

Chicago July 22 John A Marechal a Van Buren street saloon keeper was fatally shot by a holdup man who demanded money. Marechal refused and a scrimmage followed before the robber escaped amid a frenzied scene.

Chicago John A. Marechal van Buren Street Marshall Wes

Big Union Meeting Planned in Topeka in 1904 Exposition Year

Topeka division of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers plans a large union meeting in October at the Auditorium. Grand officers will attend with Ladies Auxiliary leaders. Several hundred railroad men are expected, with Kansas and neighboring states invited to cooperate in securing the grand international convention for Topeka aligned with the Kansas Exposition year.

Topeka Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers B. of L. E and Ladies Auxiliary Brotherhood and Ladies’ Auxiliary Ctd Kansas Missouri Nebraska Colorado Oklahoma P.M. Arthur Murdock Tauties’ Auxiliary Topekas Uoringe H. G. Hust James Thomas Joh McNeal Uiren Sanca Pe Bie Kands Eadivs’ Auxiliary I of I. & cone _ventor Milwaukee Norfolk

Sick woman and two children from St Joseph seek aid

A 23 year old woman Leona Warner with her 18 month and 3 year old children arrived from St Joseph. The woman, reportedly sent by authorities to find her harvest worker husband, was taken to Christ hospital where peritonitis was diagnosed. The children were placed in the Orphans' Home. Public notices advertise tourist rates to Colorado and Utah from Missouri Pacific lines for June 1 to September 5.

St. Joseph St Joseph Kansas Christ Hospital Leona Warner

Missionaries blamed for Chinese unrest in controversial talks

New York July 22 Rev Da Woodruff Halsey secretary of the Presbyterian board of foreign missions says missionaries helped foment trouble in China by meddling in politics and warns Roman Catholic propaganda is likewise political. He notes 7,000 missionaries in China with 1,500 schools and 124 hospitals treating 3,700,100 last year. Another preacher Rev Hubert S. MacArthur argues some missionaries provoke uprisings by wielding civil power and calls for US protection of citizens and property amid anti foreign sentiment.

New York da 1A ‘Woodruff Halsey Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Atttude Philippines Itis Peru Chi Brazi Sealn Ching China Christian Church Hubert S. MacArthur Calvary Baptist Church Japan Great Britain

Shameful neglect in North Topeka home

A 74 year old mother in a two room Saywell street house is sick and neglected. The door between rooms is nailed shut, the daughter and mother are quarrelling, and the old woman crawls to a rain barrel for water. Police matron found her in a pitiful condition relying on a neighbor boy for aid. The case prompts humane society attention.

Saywell Street North Topeka Humane Society Othe Thorpe

Vanderbilt Sprints White Ghost to Newport Boston Record

Young Vanderbilt drove the White Ghost on a Newport to Boston and back run covering about 260 miles at an average pace of 1 minute 30 seconds per mile. The trip began around 10 AM with a masked entourage and expert chauffeur aboard, the return finish before noon. The route included Middletown and Newport with crowds watching as dust flew behind the car. The machine reportedly completed the round trip in 3 hours 57 minutes with no accidents.

Newport, &. I Wil Ne K, Vanderbilt Newport Boston New York, New Haven and Hartford Club Young Vanderbilt Newport Streets Middletown Vanderbilt Mr. Vanderbilt Bobes

Deaths and Funerals Notice from Topeka

Death notice from Topeka records the death of Misa Hessie Marguerite Given daughter of Mrs John Given Des Moines Iowa Occurred recently after a brief illness Funeral services for J F Hall held at 718 Morris Avenue conducted by Rev J D Countermine First Presbyterian Church attended by Topeka lodge No 11 AOUW and lodge No of the MW of A Mrs Hull to accompany remains to Mount St Ux Ill Burial in Mount St Ux Ill Sister and A J Hull Colorado brother accompanied the body.

Topeka Misa Hessie Marguerite Given John Given Des Moines Misa Given Vera Low J. F. Hall Morris Avenue J. D. Countermine First Presbyterian Church Topeka Lodge No. 11 U. W Lode No Hull Mount Ster- Uxg A. J. Hull Colorado

China and Anarchy The Spectator View

The empress regent is strong yet dangerous if left on the throne. she may reign ten years and punish Europe while fostering unrest. The young emperor is weak, unable to curb Manchu grandees. Europe must find a competent vizier or face China’s slide into chaos and possible wars with no clear end.

Spectator China Europe Jimperora Asia

Santa Fe Offers Colorado Excursions With Observation Car

Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo routes via the Santa Fe announce July 23 and 24 departures with return until August 24 for the Annual Convention of the Young People's Christian Union in Denver. A final Colorado trip is set for August 2 through October 1. The Santa Fe operates the only observation car to Colorado Springs.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Santa Fe Young People’s Christian Union Tse Colorado

Planing Mill Demolished by Fierce Wind in Trenton

A terrific wind swept through Trenton on July 23 demolishing a large planing mill. The storm unroofed several houses and uprooted trees, causing extensive damage as residents endured the fierce weather and its aftermath.

Trenton

Local notes on court, meetings, fires and travel ads

John Rider paid one dollar to the police court after a sidewalk bicycle ride. Mina Judith Hagan plans a Colorado Springs vacation with her mother. Mrs Weber, charged with life, has temporary quarters in city rooms for rest. The Young People’s Good Citizenship Federation will hold a public meeting next Tuesday at First Baptist Church July 24 with music. Probate court notes a letter from someone east with odd ideas of western transit. Deputy Garratt to search for this year’s fire record. Fire counts show 62 alarms so far, up from 41 last year. Lowman Hill school house fire noted. Midition to the emptying of the executive building delayed about ten days due to St. Cloud Quarry mill warnings. Salina Commercial Club chartered today. Tours in the Rocky Mountains offered by Denver & Rio Grande with two tourist through tickets and Cripple Creek gold camp access. Free pamphlets on summer vacations available.

John Rider Mina Judith Hagan Ofice Colorado Springs Weber Lafe Young People’s Good Citizenship Federation First Baptist Church Ek Nelson Ue East Tran Uayne Mow Garrant Lowman Hill Exe Cpy St. Cloud Minn Salina

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