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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1900

Page

3

New Capitol Dedication Ceremony Highlights Elaborate Installations

An early report on the dedication of a new capitol building in Santh Fe NM describes grand ceremonies, decorative lanterns, and a formal program with remarks by officials including ex-Governor T. Uradford Pence. The sandstone and granite edifice features a prominent lanterned cupola and historic architecture as attendees observe the event.

Santh Fe Bextor Petershy Eiericen Loreniget Chreerior Woldeke Millin Fade Alice A. Mirmanares Joos T. Uradford Phice Tagitel Feta Wiest Crete

Otis Comes Ashore With War Debrief

General Otis arrived after the Philippines expedition and discussed postwar policy. He noted the Philippine war’s end, described troop conditions, and prepared a verbal report for authorities in Washington before submitting a formal written document.

Soldiers' Home measure discussed in Senate debate

A fragmented report outlines a Washington D C measure tied to the Soldiers' Home project and its legislative path. It mentions Parkour repairs, a wedding, and various names, with notes on a Denver plan and national interests shaping the proposal.

Washington, D. Ce Senate Artvnitiny Denver Sieies Mello Cotoeude Tienver

Washburns Close Annual Commencement Exercises Program

Washburn college closes its annual commencement week with a series of events. The program lists recitals, contests, a baccalaureate sermon by President Herriete and address to students by Rev. F. H. Alter, followed by graduating exercises and a Governor Stantey address. events span June 11 to June 18 with final dinner and commencement on June 23.

Washburn College Enid Dinne Miavic Does Phospel Herriete P. S.r Central Concrecational Church Her F. H. Alter

Conference reaches land opening plan for vast public domains

A conference agreement opens about 2 400 000 acres of public land near Washington on June 5 with 40 000 acres in the Fort Hall Idaho military reservation. Delegates secure amendments expanding open tract for use by settlers and pending compensation. The deal, after weeks of stalemate, aims to enable settlement with price per acre and future allocations for Oklahoma and neighboring lands.

Washington Shoup Ho Hall Idaho Militay Flynn Okiahir Klabirma

Peavey Elevator expands Kansas reach via Midland Elevator unit

Peavey Elevator, headquartered in Minneapolis, expands into Kansas as Midland Elevator Company of Kansas City, led by James A. Seaver with A. W. Wickham supervising elevators. The Midland unit builds and purchases depots along Union Pacific towns from Salina to Trenton, aiming to handle a large share of wheat and lift crop value across central and western Kansas.

Salina, June Kansas Lis Yelir Peevey Elevator Company Minneapolis Minn Peavey Company Union Pacific Lane County Tkhow Peavey ‘Company Midland Elevator Company of Kansas City James A. Seaver la Vint Manauver A. W. Wickham Midland Company Lincoln Saline County Jt Tas Chard & Ludendorf Agsarete Miller Blentor Donmyer New Cambria Santa Fe

Funeral of H. H. Clark Prominent Omaha Obituary

George and Helen Gould send floral remembrances for the funeral of H. H. Clark former president of the Pacific railroad in Omaha. The service at First Congregational Church included Rev Dr Fallen and rites at Prospect cemetery with active and honorary pallbearers named among family friends and colleagues.

Paneral OF & HH. Clark George and Helen Gould Omahes Miahouri Pacific Clark Trion Pacify Bisel Pa Eitio Yakinigy Omaha Stestern J. Howie St. Louis George Gould Prospect Cemetery Winare Har Ic C. G. Warner H. & Greist W. Fardyce A. G. Cochrane Howard Kennedty Ay Nee A Nichols Reardon J. Paitlippt J. H. McConnell Harry Tilmors F Bhankland W. B. Diddride W.G. Markel

Rock Island Earnings Report Shows Big April Increases

The official Rock Island system statement for April indicates earnings surged versus last year. Freight income totaled 1,206,976.97, passenger earnings rose, and total income exceeded expectations with a surplus of 119,991, while operating expenses and charges were listed for the month.

Avril

Santa Fe Train Service Decision Goes to President Ripley

The future of the Santa Fe train service rests with President Ripley. Once he rules, superintendents will be summoned to Topcom to set a new time schedule. A limited Chicago to San Francisco run is likely several times weekly with potential move to daily during the California tour season.

Santa Fe Santa Ie Ripley Topcom Cri Chicago San Freneisco California J. Gorham Arthur Godfrey Oma John Coldwell Raillroads M. C.A Yeaterday Thousand Tslatde New York Hawthorne Hne Earl Petr Joseph Fentimer Claretec Acy Gene Emporia Albuqueray Hi. J. Stanley Middle Division la Junta Puerto Denver Don McGreevy Central Branch Lew Baker Thether Truntworths Mehixon Globe Commurcial Clut Rooms Feducttoria Enone Topeka Sante Recifernis 16 Ottawa Onawa Berald

Santa Fe Reds Lose on Trip to Ovawide

The Santa Fe Reds played ball in Ovawide on Saturday, aiming for a win but were disappointed by the outcome. Details are unclear due to fragmentary OCR text.

Sante Fs Reds Ovawide

Osawkie Reds Rally In Late Inning Showing

The Osawikie team overcame a 41 to 5 deficit to narrow with seven more runs in late innings. The Reds batted in three men each of the final three frames while the Topeka crowd watched, hoping for a finish before the afternoon train.

Oxawkle Wfth Ieee Lam Osawikie Cope Reds Topeka

Studied the Indians and Santa Fe visits noted

Chicago visitor F J Brown representing the Chicago Inter Ocean toured Santa Fe round house and local points visiting the Publio Kalos and Mojaves while detailing travel experiences. The Railroads and Shorey track work are described with staff changes and engine reassignments. A Santa Fe locals section notes personnel movements and upcoming meetings.

Chicago Santa Fe F. J. Brown Mr. Bryn Topeka California New Mexico Arizona

Vandalia Pennsylvanian Lines Train Schedule Ad

Vandalia Pennsylvania Lines Train 10 leaves St Louis at 8 15 p m with Coaches and Sleeping Car to Columbus Ohio arriving Columbus 8 30 a m Pittsburg 8 30 p m New York 7 15 p m Through Sleepers between New York St Louis in both directions Dining Cars EA FORD Gen t Pass Ag t J T FOLEY T FP Ap t Kansas City Mo J MICHESBROUGH Ass t Pass Ag t

St Louis Columbus Ohio Pittsburg New York Seach EA. Ford Gen't J.T. Foley T. FP Ap’t Kansas City J. Michesbrough Ass’t

Applicants For Conditional Pardons Questioned

Officials opened a review as applicants for conditional pardons faced a set of new questions. The process requires detailed responses on rehabilitation, conduct, and future plans, with targeted timelines outlined by the reviewing board.

No Liquor Conditioned Pardon Rules Issued by Governor

Governor Stanley tightens terms for conditional pardons for convicts seeking clemency. Applicants must reveal age, parents with address, ten year residence and work history, last employer location, prior arrests and imprisonments, and habitual liquor use. Any infractions trigger return to penitentiary. family presence not required, lawyers unnecessary.

Stanley

District Judge Contest in Lyon Chase and Coffey Counties

Contested district judgeship sparks a lively battle among Lyon Chase and Coffey counties with Emporia Burlington and Cottonwood locales involved. Statewide figures note Judge J Jay Buck of Emporia as likely Republican nominee with strong home county support and Chase county delegates backing him. Buck, a longtime lawyer and former Lyon representative, is praised as a tough campaigner and a speaker in demand across Kansas.

Lyon, Chase and Coffey Emporia Burlington Cottonwood Talis Jocalities Randolph Harmony Dennis Madden J. Jay Buck Lyon, Chase Coffey Buck Chase County Kansas Kunsax Jol A. Bartin State Normal School Lyon County Lyon Greenwood

Bryan to Attend Fort Scott Populist Convention

W J Bryan plans to attend the Fort Scott furlon convention on July 24 after accepting an invitation from J R Sheripad. He recently spoke at the Clay Center Populist del epate and is expected to draw thousands, bringing an influx of visitors to Fort Scott.

Kansas Fort Scott Furlon W. J. Bryan J. 3 Sheripad Bryan Clay Center Fort Scott

Enim Moves to Harmonize Mining Differences in States

Governor Stanley schedules a meeting at the Coates house in Kang's City to discuss adjusting mining differences. The session aims to align policies and reduce conflicts between jurisdictions. Details on attendees and time to come from official channels.

Governor Stanley Coates Kangs City

Mining Giants and Miners Move Toward Settlement

The Big Four mining companies and the miners seek to settle a yearlong dispute. The companies refused talks on the grievances, causing demoralization. The commissioner and Governor plan to push an amicable settlement at tomorrow's conference.

Tee Joh Fe

Regents in Session at Karas University Board Meeting

Lawrence Kan July meeting notes list candidate degrees reviewed and awards made. Summer leave June 1 to August 7. John H Kane removed from library duties for the summer. Prof A G Canfield resignations accepted with resolutions planned. Jo H Bailey named director of chemical laboratories. Interior woodwork contract for new chemistry building awarded to Stubbs Contracting. plumbing contract to Graeber Bros.

Jo. H. & Bailey Chemical Laboratories Stubbs Contracting Company Graeber Bros Lawrence

Wheat Harvest Begins in Montgomery County

Independence Kan June 6 Wheat harvest started in Montgomery county this morning with three to five harvesters in many fields. The grain is ripening rapidly and weather is favorable. Acreage is the largest and the field promises to be the heaviest in county history. Heavy rains last week caused some lodging and reduced yields in parts of the area.

Montgomery Independence Kan Montgomery County Rapidis

Nomination slate and paper contract reports

Jervey Republicans in Harvey county on Monday named candidates for representative Robert Dougherty probate judge J W Johnson clerk of court county superintendent Bennett Grove county attorney H C Bowman and others while J W Butler Paper Co of Chicago won a state contract for all paper needs for the fiscal year starting July 1 Butler paper contract details and a separate Fort Scott incident report note Wil Fricker accidentally killed his seven year old brother Densil while imitating an expert shooter with a presumed unloaded pistol

San Tse Lone K Reena Rene Gale Wea Eraneport Eallor Siekl Walek Grnicolines LE Tad Bien Sun Pree Tty Siidatiol Philippines Amin Bilis Meath Tual Acunallc Tollo Uboet Mlort le Wathoves Vile Armericatie Westal Wigan Treba Washington Jervey Harvey County Trepublicans Robert Dougherty J. W. Johnson Bonter Bennett Grove H. C. Bowman Beastiticks Instruct_ the Fominee J. B. Burton United States Butler J. W. Butler Paper Company Chicago Executive Council Fort Scott Kan Wil Fricker Densil Fricker

City Council Approves Contractors Estimates for Street Work

City council approved numerous contractor estimates for curb, paving, grading, and streetcar fees. Names include Black Laird Blackman John Ritchie Flack Laird Packman Hitchie Kepley Winans Baker Bradbury MF Wall and others with amounts from 32 to 7,150 dollars for Madison, Ninth Tenth Greenwood Willow and Thirteenth streets and related avenues.

Black, Laird & Blackman John Ritchie Madison Street Fifth Cook Senso We Ritchie Flack Laird & Packman Plumbing City Avenue Tyler Lane John Hitchie Ninth Tenth Greenwood Willow Avenues J. B. Kepley Sixth Jackson van Buren RB. Kepley H. K. Winans Topeka Avenue

Miss Je Taylor Recital At Washburn College Chapel

Miss Je Taylor presented a graduate recital in Washburn College chapel with Miss Mauder as accompanist. Several piano pieces were performed by Miss May Howya. Taylor, daughter of J C Taylor of Oakland, has studied vocal and instrumental music and elocution for years and sang soprano with a wide range before a large audience.

Je Taylor Washburn College Mauder May Howya Taylor J.C. Paslor Oakland Misa Tayloy Yulee List Teslor

Life and Death Fight From Death to Health Fades

Fragmented ad style text recounts a severe illness with constant hemorrhage and cough, claiming family doctors advised using a new medicine from Dr Bing. The narrative mentions a trial with a stove and various garbled names, suggesting a health cure claim with dubious efficacy.

Dr. Bing

Secretaries figures on Filipino casualties in latest inquiry

Secretary Hest submitted to Congress a reply to the senate resolution requesting numbers of killed wounded and captured in the Philippine actions. The report cites 10 780 killed 2 014 wounded and notes many were disarmed or held as prisoners with a small number released early.

Hestas Senate I— Pius Salender Besa Bec Congress Eas Sipina Deane Seth

Brief Telegraphs From Washington June 6 1900s

A clipped telegraph item set outlines postal and military rulings and other short notices. It notes recall rights for sent letters, army uniform regulations affecting service members, mentions Philippine service, Cardinal Hesr Baltmann and a Tucson bishopric appointment, and a Senate vote on a New York judge nomination. It also covers a Wyoming state board message, a conference on a tariff bill, and travel promotions to Colorado Utah with reduced rates. It ends with cautions on health remedies and a trust in local drug store supplies for coughs and pains.

Washington Sune Sone ci Hesr Baltmann Tucson Mies Senate Jon R. ¥Eel New York Uneweaters

Relentless Rheumatism Conquered by Cure Claim

A flawed ad extols Dr Hostin's Rheumatic Remedy promising complete, eternal cure for all rheumatic forms. It asserts universal relief regardless of duration or prior treatments, claims safety from substitutes, and urges readers to trust the specialist and abandon other products.

Scivnce Hostin

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