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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1900
Page
3
We offer an immense line of popular pictures including new subjects in Wits Jot and Rinehart fantasS red guts, parlor red mats. Passepartout in color and black and white subjects with prices far lower than art stores.
Rain slows a planned Fancy event as 58 locations report weather disruptions. Organizers urge caution and advise checking local advisories while teams adjust schedules and volunteers coordinate alternate plans.
A report from Washington on June 1 describes Japanese officials condemning how their countrymen are treated by health authorities. The portrayal includes charges of rude conduct, outside confinement, and alleged disrespectful handling by American officials during wartime.
The report outlines Gov Taylor's contract with an insurance firm and related legal matters. It mentions Susler confessing to title waste and a contingent remembrciane issue. The note references a possible Kentucky trip and a forthcoming decision on rights and justice.
Trade note lists several umbrellas styled for ladies including blue brown green and plum changeables with natural handles. Also 26 inch black umbrellas with Union Serge covers and varied handles priced at 2 25 and a separate umbrella for 1 50 and a total of 100 dollars referenced.
A prepared list shows witnesses to testify on agriculture, forestry, labor conditions in the South, and compulsory arbitration. Named are James Harris of Maryland, Alexander Clohan of West Virginia, Therapaen Penrpest of Virginia, A J Wedderhurst of Washington, and others including FP H Hit cultural dept, BD Pelery, Nan, and M BR Bacon. The hearing will cover industrial and labor issues with multiple state and organizational participants.
A Reynolds style senatorial convention in Keown Pratt and Kingman counties failed to nominate Frank Vincent after a long roll call. Despite Reno and Pratt delegates shifting, Hardy and Hutcheson split the field with Vincent finally declared, on a ballot that never fully concluded.
News from La Pas reports that Gurta Martines, governor of Lawen Cali fornia, faces retaliation by President Dike over complaints to Robert EL Grigsby, superintendent of the Triunfo pilver wine. The mine operation allegedly hampered by the governor and officials, with public details emerging.
Mr Parker, superintendent of the Santa Fe western division, is likely to become joint superintendent of Santa Fe and Colorado and Southern tracks between Pueblo and Denver. The July 7 expiration of the current Colorado and Southern traffic contract may lead to a long term deal, with Parker moving to Denver if approved.
Union Pacific announces promotions on June 1. W. E. Park advances to superintendent of the Wyoming division in North Platte after E. Haring’s resignation. R. Keyes becomes assistant superintendent at North Platte, Charles Ware moves to assistant superintendent, and W. L. Croxton becomes chief dispatcher. Each appointment details prior service and positions held.
A Union Pacific report claims a split between President Burt and Chief Engineer Berry and Superintendent Hartis led to resignations. Berry denies any involvement and says no resignation was requested. Hartle has already resigned, a fact the office would not confirm. The incident shocks longtime railroad men who recall Berry and Burt as close colleagues for two decades.
SPECIAL FROM HORTON A large crowd will ride the Rock Island special train from Horton and intermediate stations to Topeka to attend the street fair Horton day crowds travel by rail tonight. The train departs Horton this evening at o clock and arrives Topeka at 745 o clock Returning it leaves Topeka depot at H o'clock The railroad has handled unusually large crowds into Topeka for the fair and will run extra equipment to accommodate them.
The Western Trail quarterly on concey ny re Rock Island railroad highlights Meade County and Oklahoma pieces. It features descriptive articles with half-tone house and landscape illustrations, combining statistics and history in an engaging regional study.
Engineer Roberts and Fireman Ash have delivered an enviable record during the trial trip of the California Limited. Aboard the scene, the crew including Al Roberts and Wireman Ash achieved a noteworthy performance in engineering and operations.
During the past winter only one trip was lost due to urgent business and delays were few. Fireman Ack may stay in Topeka while Roberts returns to Emporia. Santa Fe reports unusually large stock traffic with shipments from New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas. An extra stock train of nineteen cars was sent to St. Joseph, marking the start of heavier shipments to the point.
Grading for the Nebraska division double track is finished and steel gangs will begin work. Projects span Grand Island to Chapman, Columbus to Genoa, Kearney to Buda, and Stevenson to the east and west, with cross-division passes planned. Engineers and staff shifts are noted, including Mr. Whitcomb and Mr. Mudge, with hospital tours and personnel changes mentioned.
The Concordia board of education announces the re election of A B Carney as superintendent of city schools. Five of the oldest teachers are let out. The new high school principal is Professor Wild, with Lawreate and Mize Barnett of Emporia joining the staff.
Brief dispatches report possible command assignment for Major General Gils in Chicago, a Northern Pacific Express office theft, a station night operator missing, a warehouse fire in Coldbrk Me Gregor’s district, sale of The Commercial Gazette to George T. Olver, Netherlands gold consignments to Transvaal, a river train wreck near Waco with two fatalities, the death of Thorn J. Stace the theatrical manager, and E. D. Kenna visiting Chicago after health gains.
An article extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an internal cure for catarrh arguing that sprays and douches fail to reach the root cause in the blood. It claims the tablets are safe, contain no narcotics, and use antiseptics like alcohol and hydrastin to destroy germs. A full treatment costs fifty cents at drugstores.
Louisville reporters note the Sons of Confederate Veterans voted 101 to 64 to table a motion to carry only the Confederate flag in the reunion parade. Delegates argued over whether to include both flags, with many insisting the Confederate banner should lead the march. The convention adjourned to continue discussion tomorrow.
Georgia statesman General Gordon reelected by acclamation as general commanding the United Confederate Veterans in Louisville. The gathering honored officers including Wade Hampton and J H Lee with remarks from Generals Walker and Cabell. Varina Davis Hayes attended with the Davis family lineage noted.
Frankfort June 1 Governor Brabham orders mustering out two state guard companies. Most units are in mountain towns that were mobilized during political excitement before and after the state election. Units are to be relieved immediately with only two remaining in service.
The Pan American Medical Congress announces the next triennial meeting will be held in Havana Cuba on December 28 and 29 with by law authority to locate the congress and arrange related matters. Members from the Americas prepare for attendees from the United States and other nations amid political conditions affecting venue.
A Herald dispatch from Hong Kong reports a steamer attacked on the Yangtze near Ching King. An American captain aboard the vessel is said to be involved as boxers spread the movement, though they are reportedly unarmed and unlikely to threaten the communist cause.
A reader letter from W. Smith of 218 Lawrence Street extolls Topeka as the state capital with strong local support for the subject at hand. The note mentions kidney discomfort and credits Doan's Kidney for relief after trying various remedies, quoting a testimonial about nightly pains and general weakness.
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