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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1900
Page
4
The page fragment discusses U S politics and international affairs with reference to Moctane, Webster Davis, McKinley, and the Democratic party’s stance on hotel rates in Kansas City. It notes a lack of Munclé among appointees and mentions financial experts warning of rising business failures and high debt in the United States.
Chairman Clark of the senate committee on railroads notes that falling prosperity boosts demand for transport. Freight volume rises with markets and pricing, showing confidence in railways. Rising business and travel encourage more miles of railway lines, while freight rates trend downward as U S railwater remains low globally.
The document projects U S exports to Cuba Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines reaching about 40 million to each area this year with total trade significantly higher than in prior years excluding 1892 93 and 94. It notes reciprocal year patterns and historic doubles in export totals to these islands.
The report shows rising U S exports to the Philippines reaching about 200,000 dollars with totals surpassing all years since 1896. Cuba’s imports rebound toward one million dollars, Porto Rico records 1,350,100, the Hawaiian Islands total two and a half million, and Philippine imports exceed any year since 1954 despite wartime conditions.
A garbled collage of proverbs jokes and phrases from newspaper clippings. The text weaves odd scenes about fashion, manners, and social quirks with scattered quotes from Quaker reflections and humorous asides. It mentions a spring chicken, a double turreted monster, and a playful anecdote about an Ohio man and Robinson Crusoe.
In Johnson and Miami counties the Baker forces claim the u s senate issue is central as T T Kelly leads a county fight with Burton supporters on the move. Hogue, renominated for representative on a Baker platform, argues for a second term and urges party unity to back Lucien Baker for re election. The piece outlines internal disputes, loyalties, and the push for the party’s best interests amid a county by county battle.
Plans widen to take the Twentieth Kansas regiment to Oklahoma City July 1 2 3 and 4 for the Rough Riders reunion. A special train was proposed with General Metcalf in correspondence with the governor. Metcalf later left for a month, and the governor is unaware, hindering action on the trip.
Barton county residents petitioned Cavernoy Stanley to appoint a town justice as tramps loom. The office had been vacant since January. Governor appointed J. H. Hartman of Cluffin to fill the position.
William Passley presented a $1000 claim after a cotton wood tree fell on him while he walked along Second and Quincy streets. He seeks compensation to make him whole. Alive Tucker, age two, through her father, filed a $2000 claim for injuries from a defective sidewalk on West Street between Fifth and Sixth Streets.
A petition for paving Lane and Piercy streets to College avenue and Piercy street intersection was presented at night. It requests vitrified brick pavement with 630 foot roadway and Fort Boott blue sandstone curbs. The petition was referred to the streets and walks committee and favorably reported with little delay. A resolution declared the paving a necessity and the mayor appointed appraisers J. J. Revelle, T. L. Ross and M. M. Hale.
Baltimore June 4 Democrats of Maryland in state contention held here selecting a delegation to Kansas City and adopting a platform leaving delegates uninstructed while endorsing William Jennings Bryan as the Democratic choice in the country and state. The platform urged unity to overcome medical errors and urged broad support for the government inaugurated by President de Kinsey and the Republican party.
A certificate of dissolution for Joliet Steel Company was filed in Cook County. The filing states debts are paid and assets divided, noting the May 3 stockholders meeting approved dissolution. The Joliet firm, once backing several mills, was controlled by the Timis Stel company. Officials offered no explanation beyond likely formalities. Ice Cream and Strawberry Festival announced at Swedish Lutheran Church corner Fourth and Tyler with Prof Nelson speaking Thursday evening.
Bent Murdock editor of the Weekly Republican faces a dispute with an El Dorado bank. He laments efforts to drive him from town, recalls decades in El Dorado, and asserts his financial ties to Butler County banks. He considers selling the Republican office to avoid debt, pledging continued support if allowed to stay.
In Washington this afternoon a riotous clash occurred between Mr. Lentz and Mr. Hull sparked by Lentz’s attack on General Corbin. Hull admitted having a son in the army, provoking cheers as he claimed gratitude for country support. The hall fell into confusion before order was restored.
Milwaukee June 5 Following a b shnudl address by Mrs Love federation guests exchange fraternal greetings. Washington DC Mrs Theolure Einest president of the National Congress of Mothers Chicago Mrs Hannah Solomon president of the National Council of Jewish Women New York Mrs Fannie Humphreys Gaffney president of the National Council of Women report on credentials Massachusetts women threaten protest over Boston color line study indicates the Massachusetts delegation prepared a revelation objecting to racial exclusion.
N Robbins of Labor Exchange Grocery Kansas Avenue reports 15 years of eye pain and inability to wear glasses. After failing with several physicians, Dr. Littlefield provided a perfect fitting pair within minutes, relieving severe lip pain and restoring comfort, leading Robbins to commend his work.
A local eyewear shop advertises perfect fitting glasses at 1255 West Street in Topeka, Kansas. The notice highlights on site fitting services and availability for prescription eyewear.
Reports of committees were read this afternoon. The treasurer Mrs Philp Moore of St. pre reported a balance on hand of 4. The COMeSpOnSOME secretary said in the last two years 150 clubs and six state federations had been admitted making a total of 644 individual clubs in the general federation with a membership of 65 000 and 36 state federations of 2675 clubs with a membership of 155 000.
Abilene National Bank files garnishment against Supreme Court clerk DA Valentine to recover 31 000 cash deposited by Robert June of Dit county in lieu of bond for a criminal appeal to the Supreme Court. The case marks the first such proceeding on record.
A Pittsburg informed report notes a general drop in Bessemer and foundry iron prices this week. A Bessemer Furnace association meeting is set for Cleveland on Saturday. Iron and finished product prices may drop, with billets down to $28 per ton, a $7 decline.
The reformed Presbyterian synod approved a resolution banning churches from ordaining elders and Presbyteries from licensing or ordaining young men to the ministry who use tobacco in any form. The measure targets tobacco use among clergy hopefuls within the church.
Ottawa workers at the Commercial club protested reductions in car force and staffing. The officers said changes aimed to speed up banding of mechanical work and meet bid orders, with supporters citing factory efficiency and job protections.
June 1 Portland reports indicate Wolverton reelected as supreme judge and Bailey elected dairy commissioner with about 10 800 vote margin. Tongue captures congress seat by 2 000, Moody wins second district by 3 000, fusion ticket gains in Multnomah, Republicans foresee a ten to eleven seat state legislature majority.
The Times reports that eastern freight agents west of Chicago began accepting business at reduced rates, defying the presidents agreement. Unprecedented offers in the Wholesale district prompt all lines to follow, signaling a complete demonetization of great eastbound business.
New York June 5 The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe railroad directors have declared a semi annual dividend of 23 percent on the companys preferred stock The last dividend declared was 1 percent The directors statements show eleven months earnings and estimated earnings for the remaining month of the fiscal year exceed all taxes rents and interest charges including interest on adjustment bonds by more than 9 090 000 dollars
The Commercial club finance committee after a 2 PM meeting with General Manager Mudge at the Santa Fe shop decided to buy land and transfer it to the Santa Fe company paying per acre. A rapid move to acquire the land was ordered. Steel Trust to Reduce Prices. New York June 5 It was declared at a secret meeting that steel billet prices would drop from 20 to 28 per ton and No 1 foundry from 22 to 20 per ton.
The examination of FP Neely charged with stealing funds was adjourned in New York today. Proceedings before Tried States Comets Mower Shields were postponed until later as Neely faces possible removal to Havana by Governor Roosevelt.
The War Department prepared the nomination of Gen Joseph Wheeler for brigadier general in the regular army for the President to present to the Senate. The nomination of Gen Gus for major general has been disposed of. The Grand Trunk Railway System markets popular routes to lakes and resorts, with emphasis on scenic and coastal destinations and service details.
Edward Jacobs and partners faced dissolution in a federal circuit case. A lexiliacy receiver for the Six White Tailors firm oversaw a 32,000 dollar stake. The co partnership dissolved and a new counting commenced as receivers managed the business across Chicago Washington Pittsburgh New York and Boston.
The council discussed a proposed order at Judge Clacks place and the octagonal plaza amid enforcement worries. City officials referenced ex-Cit and engineer notes while committees led by Connell and Sam weighed intervention and timing.
Dear Mrs Pinkham I was very thin and friends thought I had consumption. I suffered continual headaches and faintness. After one bottle of Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound I gained weight and feel strong. I am now a healthy woman, with many asking who helps me. Mrs A Tolle Philadelphia Pa writes from 1946. Pinkham has fifty thousand such letters.
Chicago June 4 Judge Gibbons grants a reversal of the Probate Court ruling on the will of the late Leonard Gould. The will dated 18.. provides residuary legacies to named individuals and trusts. The decision notes that the mover need not sign in the witness presence and that manuscripts indicate proper witnessing.
A Keene couple faces a faltering business venture after months of strong faith and profits. The husband urges frugal changes as losses mount while the wife resolves to pray again, highlighting tension between belief and mounting risk.
Judge John P. Hand of Cambridge, Republican, won the Fifth Judicial District supreme judge seat by about 10,000 over independent challenger A. M. Oral. Results reported as tally across every county in the district.
A faded ad-like fragment from Washita touts a tonic for edema tetter and boils. It claims the product strengthens kidneys liver and bowels, expels toxins, and offers relief from sores and running issues. The text mentions a leading supplier at a street address in the city.
Fragmentary text references Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and return 324, mentions tickets in sale and a stopover clause. Includes garbled names and quotes, with unclear context and missing key details.
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