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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
2
A clipped item notes remarks by a speaker addressing the role of permanent chairmanship. The report highlights intent and stance, emphasizing leadership approach and procedural guidance. No clear outcome or dates provided in the readable text.
The speech at the Republican national convention in Philadelphia commends Cabot Lodge and Senator Lodge, defending the administration's war aims, warning against Democratic policies, and urging continued support for U.S. military actions in the Philippines and Cuba. The piece outlines tensions over imperial policy, economic constraints, and party loyalty amid a turbulent political moment.
Philadelphia scene reports a 4 hour debate over Roosevelt versus Long and Dolliver for VP. New York's delegation, urged by leaders like Depew and Hanna, ultimately backed Roosevelt, with Woodruff briefly named before Roosevelt's nomination gained support and the convention adjourned.
In Philadelphia the Atchison delegate Captain Seaton faced a wave of unexpected street salutations from women in a Chestnut Hill neighborhood. Ephemeral chants of Christ indeed risen and Christ is risen drew surprised reactions as he surveyed a pious Episcopal area. The scene highlighted local custom and curiosity as he moved through the avenue.
A Saturday night theft near Wollingwn back of the mills saw 90 young chickens stolen from yards. Loss estimated at 3220 with many birds described as Sic caer or similar breed. Local authorities investigate as residents report the burglary to police.
Kansas City dispatch reports Rev. M. T. James, Methodist pastor at Oakley, vanished after leaving in May for England to secure a fortune via inheritance. Alarm spreads among Kansas City Methodists as letters and investigations reveal he has not reached England and may be to blame for delayed endowment plans.
Barton County has 19000 residents and no paupers, with a projected wheat belt yield of about 5 079 480 bushels across the county at five hundred eighty cents per bushel. If sold at 60 cents a bushel, revenue would approach three million dollars, as buyers inspect fields and contracts across the county.
President Clark of the First National Bank and wife, Immergu and Parsons, returned from the Paris exposition. They report the exposition not yet finished but grand in glory, with visitors in upcoming months to see the spectacle. They toured the Alps during Overammergaa, saying the journey was worthwhile as the play is the grandest they have seen.
Abilene plans a pleasure trip to tour Kansas and Colorado in July. The party includes 14 men with two batters, an orchestra, and a 16 member band. Musical concerts will be played in towns visited, with small games in the afternoon and dances in the evenings.
In Wichita on June 2 a federal court filing shows Salt and the Wanoworker hospital accusing Pratt County and its board of county commissioners of defaulted interest on a block of seven dollars and fifty cents bonds. The bonds are funding bonds issued to cover county debt.
The Northwest Kansas Log Rolling association will hold its annual event in Oberlin on August 15 and 16 with Dee Norton Philips Graham and Sheridan counties taking part. A fundraising drive has reached about 41,900 with plans for a parade firemen band contests and community activities including a gramme and prizes.
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