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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1900
Page
1
A lengthy critique alleges Topeka property owners manipulate valuations to minimize taxes. It cites wealthy firms like Parkhurst-Davis Wholesale Grocery Co and asserts many listings show assets far below true worth. The piece argues the tax system is gamed by individuals and firms to reduce tax bills and urges reform.
A Kansas woman was selected by the Ancient and Accepted Order of Delighted Workmen for supreme officers. Newly elected leaders include Supreme Martyr Workman William A. Walker of Whitepine, A Hardwick of New York, and Webb McNall of Korea, with several other officers named from Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Washington, New York, and Iowa.
Philadelphia June 1. Congress will be well represented in the Republican national convention with Wolcott as temporary chairman after organization. Foraker named head of platform makers Fairbanks chosen to nominate McKinley. Contests for delegation from Delaware Tennessee Alabama occupy the committee’s time as the convention scene begins to form.
Delegates gathered in Philadelphia to shape the Republican national committee’s future leadership. Senator Wolcott will be temporary chairman and Payne presides. talks focus on selecting a convention apparatus and confirming key committees as delegates arrive from states like New York, Pennsylvania, and North Dakota.
Philadelphia June 24 contested Republican national convention delegations fear losing representation after the credentials committee refused to seat their challengers. Contending factions press committee members to rule in their favor, warning that states may lack full representation at preliminary convention proceedings.
A Navy Department dispatch explains why the gunboat Nashville was sent to Taku, not Helena. Helena remains at the capital and needs two months of repairs, while US forces consider reinforcing China only if necessary. no immediate plan to deploy troops is stated. The Solace sails from Manila with marines for Taku, via Guam, to reinforce Admiral Kemp.
Work crews begin lifting six heavy trusses for the city auditorium roof. Each 40 inch section weighs about 4,000 pounds and requires winches and crane booms for placement. Foreman Mr Black says completion may occur within a week and the falsework will stay until all framing is riveted in place.
At Camimul near Williamazport Pennsylvania on June 4 a logging railway wreck killed seven men. A train jumped the track and plunged down a 200 foot embankment. The engineer and fireman died instantly along with Italian laborers and local residents. Names such as Engineer McGilvarny and Fireman Eap-Theh are recorded among the victims. The locomotive and car were reduced to debris.
Philadelphia news notes the death of Horner O. Diston president of Ber Sons Saw Works from apoplexy at summer residence. Also reported are the appointment of Pew Bynum to a commission to modify a federal criminal view and local weather indicators from Chicago with Kansas forecast of light showers and clear periods.
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