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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
12
A chaotic report notes a price surge and supply cut by the Glucose Trust affecting Chinese rice syrup producers. Manufacturers face closures, with many plants shut or redirected as raw material costs rise and prices climb. The impact touches workers, markets, and related companies.
A round trip priced at $21.00 covers travel from Denver to Colorado Springs and Purhio. The notice presents a concise fare for the route, reflecting a regional transport offering.
John Brisben Walker urges Bryan to drop Bilver in a June letter described by the New York World. The missive, dated Me, argues over republic governance, party unity, and the danger to republican institutions amid imperialism militarism and finance issues. It cites Walker’s connections and past endorsements to urge decisive leadership for the nation.
Old advertisement offers Denver to Colorado Springs Pueblo and return for 24 dollars via the Santa Fe and Rock Island routes. Promotes homeseekers trips, stopovers, and concerts by Marshall’s Band. Includes bogus testimonials and garbled local details, with varied prices and dates, urging quick orders and noting agent contact in Topeka.
A Topeka social column recounts a reception with Miss Olive Gundry and others, a reception party in pink and white, and a punch bowl. It covers the Federation meeting at Unity church, club work talks by Mrs Thompson and Dr Stila, and committee appointments, plus a Helen May Downing hosted party with novelty invitations and heart themed decor.
The article lists Bethany College ties with alumni including Alina from Los Angeles and Susser a former Bethany student. It mentions Mrs. James R. Nickum visiting parents, several social entertainments, and upcoming weddings and travel to Colorado and the Pacific coast. Details include a June 4 meeting at 226 West Eighth Avenue and a June 6 wedding at Third Christian church.
June 2 Manila reports Lieut. Col Emerson Hi Liscum confirms 23 Krag Jorgenson rifles stolen last December were recovered by local authorities. Rifles found in good condition, search for others ongoing. A captain and thirty men with rifles were captured at Curapo. Fire causing homeslessness noted. government aid urged.
Robert Bonner, editor and publisher, reportedly uncovered about 70000 dollars in bonds concealed within pages of an old magazine after his father’s death. The discovery follows a claim that the bonds were hidden by the elder Bonner.
New York June 2 President Huntington of the Southern Pacific met in his office after a trip to the coast. He spoke on business conditions and traffic and the outlook for dividends. He said the end may be near and that dividend payments could begin soon if sustained cash could be maintained.
A June trip organized for a teen group sails through Arkansas Arizona and Indian Country. The plan includes travel via Santa Fe routes with local guides and privileges on the journey. Burgharta forms the backdrop for the excursion and related activities.
The Princess Aribert of Anhalt, granddaughter of Queen Victoria and daughter of Princess Christian, arrived in New York aboard the Majestic. She travels incognito with a lady, is registered as Countess of Munsterburg at the Van Astoria, and plans to visit Washington and Canada before returning home in July.
A New Orleans dispatch dated May 26 reports in San Jose the postoffice box of United States Minister Merry was broken into on May 24, with seven letters stolen including a missive from Consul Davidson at Managua Nicaragua. Costa Rican authorities deny responsibility and investigate. Consul Soraby travels from Greytown to relay official response.
B P Reolt, a secretary of the state baron of labor, returns from a wheat belt tour reporting severe harvest labor shortages. He notes men are scarce and wages may hit 1.60 per day within two weeks as growers struggle to hire workers for the season. Some large landowners may hire men directly through harvest.
The sanitary district trustees meet to approve widening the Chicago River to 200 feet with dredging to nine feet depth. Proposed route would remove elevated structures and several warehouses, coal and lumber yards, affecting substantial properties and commerce. The project carries an estimated cost of about 10.5 million dollars for the right of way and related work.
Coroner jury returns verdict finding Stirin Ivory and Perry responsible for the crime. The three men are jailed awaiting grand jury action. Stirlow, arrested in Trenton days after the incident, protests innocence while the others claim he was present when Prof White was struck with a heavy iron bolt.
Certificates of incorporation were filed today for three Kansas City firms. The International Construction Company with capital of 7,000,000 dollars. The Lake Stillwell Irrigation Company with capital of 1,000,000 dollars. The Central Investmentment Company with capital of 600,009 dollars.
Remains of Judge John P. Rea ex commander in chief of the G A R were brought from Minneapolis to Lancaster area and were taken to his former home in Linden Britain township where interment will take place today A committee of local G A R men met the funeral party in the city.
Travel ad lists Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trip for 24 dollars with tickets on sale via Santa Fe. Mentions stopping points and a physician. Advertises Dr Thomas' Eclectic Oil as instant relief at local drug store.
New York June 2 fair weather promises ideal track conditions for a one mile and a quarter match race at Grotvsend between Perry Belmonts Ethelbert and Wm C Whitneys Jean Beraud. Belmonts colt favorites after Metropolitan Handicap win, while Jean Beraud showcases stronger two year old form with Withers and Belmont stakes victories last season.
In the city, Perceres physician Dr Shakespeare died unexpectedly in his room at the Hotel Walton from heart disease. He was once commissioned by President Cleveland in 1885 to study cholera causes in Europe and India. Prof Hinck will speak Monday at 120 West Highin about the case.
Washington June 2 Congressmen Tawney of Minnesota urged Speaker Teiderson to back the Northern Minnesota national park plan. Latory will seek Henderson's support and back Mag ney's plea as wealthy lumbermen press for Tad hans to encroach on the reservation. Pueblo round trip tickets offered by Santa Fe.
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