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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
8
Our complete line of wash goods reduced to low prices. Neat lawns and cords, batistes and dimities. several fabrics now sale per yard. Linen suitings, 32 inch pieces, and damask patterns listed with half-dozen linen items. Standard patterns touted for labor savings, with many items priced from 10 to 50 cents.
A chaotic dispatch describes martial law imposed as soldiers shield British fishermen, tensions rising with Japanese actions in Canadian waters. Reports of meetings among local elders, white-hatted authorities, and merchant mariners hint at ongoing clashes and authorities enforcing control near the Eran river region.
Representative George M. Curtis of Washington declines the office of first assistant postmaster general. Postmaster General Smith says no one else had been offered the post and the search continues.
New York reports no progress in settling Alf Howley affair with the national amateur carmen association. Costs from last week’s grand stands at the regatta threaten to deplete funds, with hundreds of dollars at stake. Some clubs have sent requests for formal party representation and replies from Philadelphia are slow.
Zach Phelps writes to Democratic leaders in Laureville Kentucky urging support for a political shift. A Buffalo elevator fire destroys a building and contents valued at 50 hundred dollars with authorities reporting total loss. Max Gruss, an American citizen, is expelled from Prussia.
A reader from Alameda credits Postum Food Coffee with curing chronic headaches and dyspepsia after years on meat or vegetable diets. He reports improved digestion and appetite, noting the importance of properly boiled Postum. The testimonial mentions personal change and a warning about coffee.
New York July 26 Willam A Clark of Montana refused to confirm reports he gave a large sum to the Democratic fund He affirmed his status as senator elect and said his credentials are legally binding He defended the eight hour day for labor noting it applied to underground workers and cited support from the United Verde mine in Arizona He claimed to employ many Montanans and recalled a serenade from workers when hours were changed
New York July 25 Senator Beatt heads the Republican national committee in the Metropolitan Life building and has received word that Senator Manca will not reach the city before Friday. A conference at the headquarters Friday will set eastern campaign plans. Manley is expected from Maine, and speakers for McKinley and Roosevelt are requested. Secretary Root and Secretary Long have been consulted about timing and speeches.
The Tribune reports a prolonged drought since March across New York New Jersey and New England has severely damaged crops. Hop yields in New York are down, hay is scarce and cattle feed is expected to be short for winter. Jute crops in middle and southern New England suffer from continued drought while Massachusetts corn fails early.
Special to the State Journal Fort Scott Kansas July 25 E C Little says he will not have his name submitted for congressman at three at the Populist State convention. He came to Fort Scott to support David Martin’s campaign and is satisfied with the conference outcome.
Democratic state central committees organized this morning by electing J Mack Lowe of Arkansas city as chair and W Hell Pepperell of Colorado as secretary with Frank Thomas of Topeka as treasurer. Mme Jansuschek Improves. Mime. Janat wehes, tech forrest who was stricken paralysis a week ago, is Improving Readily and will be out in two weeks, it is hoped. She is in her First year.
Colonel William H Sanger who has studied Britain's auxiliary forces in a war context plans a thorough survey of the British reserve system. He will compare militia volunteer Yeomanry and Swiss service to inform U S plans for a homegrown reserve with federal state cooperation.
The Indianapolis session of the Building and Loan League met with many prominent figures in the industry from across the country in attendance. United States labor commissioner Carroll D. Wright will speak tomorrow as the gathering focuses on building associations and mutual benefits.
Reports from across California indicate generally strong crop production this season with frost and late rains causing localized damage. Grain prospects are encouraging while citrus output remains ample, notably lemons in the Riverside area expected to double from last year. Northern regions also show a large yield despite later fruit setbacks.
The distilling ship Arethusa will reach the Brooklyn navy yard from Philadelphia today to load general stores and arms. She will join Admiral Remey's Chinese squadron, supplying the Philippines and likely China where needs are urgent. At the yard she will stay about ten days before potentially joining further service.
A recent overhaul completes on a tilting ship described as larger than the Arethusa. The vessel, awaiting service, is prepared for future operations in China next fall and is noted for its barger capacity and recent re fitting.
J Anderson, secretary of the Commercial club in Abilene, writes of plans to start a sausage factory in Topeka. He says the city has many dogs and offers to supply sausages for a year at one cent a pound below competition, asking the club to consider the idea.
General rain drenched Kansas and parts of Nebraska and Missouri with heavy falls. The forecast shows warmer weather tonight and Thursday, with northeast winds around 20 mph and highs near 78 degrees. Rain totals across Kansas include Dodge City 9, Concordia 8, Wichita 0.5, and other locales.
Dispatch from Washington notes the transport Grant sighted in the Inland Sea bound for Nagasaki. Major General Chaffee, two cavalry squadrons, and a marine battalion aboard. Chaffee to learn promotion on shore, then depart for Taku and Tienshin with allied forces. Preparations for relief of Pei ityn advance under Admiral Remey coordination. Battery details and siege guns diverted from Fort Riley to North China. aims to support efforts amid imperial instability.
A latest authentic photograph features Hon. Adlai E Stevenson, former Vice President and Democratic Vice Presidential nominee, posing with his grandson Adlai E Jr. The image underscores the family connection in a moment of public interest for readers following national politics and prominent figures.
The army delays sending heavy artillery to Ching while awaiting decisions. Jeffersonville depot shipments drive fifteen car loads of wagons, field ranges, and quartermaster supplies to Seattle for Taku. The War Department buys a light draught fast vessel for General Chaffee to ferry dispatches between Taku, Tien Tsin, and upriver.
Wichita July 25 Herbert B Stimpson a lawyer and prominent criminologist of this city committed suicide this morning by shooting himself in the head. He had just been arrested charged with embezzling 625 given him by a client to quiet a title to real estate. He had been decorated by King Humbert of Italy for scientific work and won the cross of the Legion of Honor for blowing up the gates of Dahomey.
Wichita July 25 Kansas Midland railway sold at public sale by J F Shearman clerk United States district court to Alfred R Peck and Harry Brooner bondholders representatives for 3500000 The road to pass into the Prisco system Paris July 25 a son born Saturday to Princess Cantacuzene formerly Julian Dent Grant Mrs Fred Grant with her daughter both well.
Advertises the Burlington-Northern Pacific Express and Nebraska through trains from Grand Island to Northwest regions including Montana Wyoming and Washington with through coaches sleepers and dining car service. Mentions connections to Kansas City St Joseph Hastings and weekly California excursions with regional officials listed. Ends with a proverb about avoiding conflicts and roasting enemies.
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