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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
3
A detailed account portrays Theodore Roosevelt as New York City police commissioner, describing his offices, reception hours, and daily routine. It highlights his reform focus, methods, and expectations for a modernized force. The narrative contrasts his energetic tenure with the reaction of contemporaries and observers.
Philadelphia dispatch reports Mrs Roosevelt shielding her six children from curious eyes during a quiet lunch at John Brock’s Spruce Street residence. She denounced social attention and emphasized a plain life, saying her vows bind her to husband and family, not public scrutiny, as political talk swirls around her and her sister Helen Tyler.
The petitioner is not financially able to support the petition. He relies on a private fortune and a $5,000 annual income. He cannot provide for a large family of six children and Mrs. Fommevelt prefers providing home comforts over a costly campaign in Washington.
Fragmentary dialogue places a Teddy figure and a colonel in a transit moment at San Juan. A shady individual offers a drink while discussing possible aid, with Renata noting the soldier’s request and a cryptic exchange about Cuba and a drink in Puerto Rico.
Philadelphia June 21 The following is the patronage families Alabama no selection Arkansas Powell Cityton Bn Wrote W C Ven Freet Colorado Connecticut Charles Brooks Delaware John Edward Ad dicke Florida Zone G Long Georgis Tudson W Lyons Thaho Joe L Shoup Sttnole Graeme Stewart diana Harry New Iowa Ernest E Mart Kansas David W anes a ticky John W zohan de uistana A T Wimberly Maine
Fragmented delegates struggle over vice presidential choice at the national Republican convention. Roosevelt garners broad support from New England and midwest factions, while Woodrow Dolliver and others pivot to align with prevailing sentiment. Hanna dictates the formal pivot to Roosevelt, resolving the deadlock with a unified push for New York’s candidate.
Cyrus Leland Wos backers clash over a national committee dispute as Kansas delegates and visitors split on supporting a resolution. Reporter notes Wos aims to preserve peace, cites Topeka figures Sheldon and Mulvane, and mentions Yale alumni banquet plans amid the ongoing controversy.
June 21 Philadelphia reports Senator Quay’s plan to rearrange convention representation sparks debate among Southern states delegates. The move parallels 1890s discussions of proportional votes and party influence, with Payne and others advocating overhaul to balance regional power and presidential selection dynamics.
Philadelphia June 21 A canvass of state delegations shows Roosevelt as the leading candidate for the nomination with nearly every delegation backing him. Anita Deliver, the strongest rival, will not let her name go before the convention unless Roosevelt accepts. It is practically a one man affair with Roosevelt as first choice across delegations.
Senator Thomas Platt of New York arrived from Philadelphia and suffered pain from a fractured fib while en route. He rested at the FyTh Avenue hotel and, despite the strain, kept up appearances. His son Harry Pratt said the senator will likely return to normal duties within a few days and denied any quarrel with Hanna. the two rode to the convention together.
Fragmentary OCR passage notes tension over control of a convention. Mentions Hanna, Roosevelt, Philadelphia, June, and administration. Concludes with unresolved statement that without certain influence the task seemed hopeless and the president could not have direct control.
Passengers from Karuna Gilahomm and Colorado will receive rail support to attend the national Democratic convention in Kansas City on July 4. Western divisions move to arrange trains and extra cars, with Santa Fe planning multi railroad specials and increased equipment on every regular train.
The Santa Fe depot fills a vacancy by appointing Ralph Kennedy as night ticket agent. North Topeka gains Fred Gilyeat as stenographer to Superintendent Moe Leilan. Texas and Western presidents debated passenger business division plans but adjourned with goals far from completion amid pooling and regulatory questions. Local notes cover stock shipments, contractor changes, and railway personnel moves across New Mexico, Colorado, and adjacent lines.
New York June 21 Senator Platt remains ill and complies with doctors orders. Dr Daniel Pease visited noting no alarming change in the senator's condition this morning. An athletic patient reportedly suffered pain and bandaging after a prior incident.
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