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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
7
The report details Sixth Cavalry movements and trials near Denver Colorado with mentions of hospital staff, observers, and a trial attracting attention. It notes ticketing details and event advertising amid chaotic garbled text.
An attempted escape ends with a horse drawn chase as bystanders dodge debris and a weathered barrier. A crowd flees the scene while a single rider and companion slip away toward safety, leaving a tense aftermath along the procession route.
The International Mining Congress in Milwaukee on June 22 transacted its major business by adopting a report on permanent organization. The plan creates a United States and international framework with fraternal relations among mining interests, appoints members via the chief executive and local authorities, and allocates funds for the treasury. The congress will meet annually with an executive committee, vice president, secretary, and treasurer elected by Congress, and regional officers for counties or territories. The Masse City convention in Idaho is called by the committee resolutions to approve the acquisition of mining gear.
North Topeka society blurb and scattered notices describe visitors, travel plans, and small town activities. Guests of Mrs Eket, Miss Aljon from Sabetha, and Mr Hitchcock attend events. Mrs Boggs returns to her hotel. Chart of the Ages used at a meeting. Good Citizens Federation to meet at the Christian church. various addresses and items of daily life appear among the jumbled report.
The New York Herald calls out imperialism in a June 1900 piece by James Gordon Bennett. It criticizes U S policy toward the Philippines Cuba and Puerto Rico arguing democracy risks tyranny and the nation must abandon imperial ventures. It praises Grover Cleveland as a restraining influence and questions Cleveland's future presidency.
The Kansas Epworth League convention adjourned after officers for the next two years were elected at a Thursday session. President P.O. Puller of the Kansas conference heads the list, with vice presidents J. C. Pas Hethwaite, Mise Lourie Steeling, Mise Deil ichfeld, CH Morrison, and secretary George E. Dougherty. The resolutions praised the executive committee, endorsed temperance, and urged the leagues to continue Christ’s work, while thanking Topeka for hospitality.
The document lists officers and a temporary treasurer team with a small treasury balance of $0.52 after convention events. It notes a unanimous convention resolution and names officers including President George E. Dougherty and several vice presidents and secretaries from various towns and districts.
Gilbert the dramatist filed in chancery court for an injunction to stop Miss Sliver from continuing the production of his play Pystmnation and Galatea at the Comedy theater. He alleges changes were made to the Vivian design and unauthorized performances by other actors followed. Hearing adjourned for a week. Official Council Proceedings noted from Topeka Kansas June 18 2008 with mayoral proceeding and absences.
Mayor Office announces a special meeting of the city council at Tepeka to discuss street repairs and inspections. Attest by the city clerk, J Drew, with notice to all interested residents to attend and present complaints. No objections recorded, agenda includes street work approvals and hearing of concerns.
The Topeka council met on June 12 1000 with quorum and Mayor Dive presiding. Motions approved and committees assigned readings dispensed with while discussions covered park grounds street lighting pole removal and alley obstruction orders to clear debris and execute public works as directed.
The Topeka city council approved multiple contracts and financial measures. Contracts cover sidewalks on core streets with bids by Miller Morgan and others. An ordinance to fund improvements passed with yeas and nays recorded, and a resolution directed funds from the general revenue to general improvements. The council also addressed water company arrangements, street wiring, and appraisals for street projects.
Fragments show numerous sale notices including household items furniture farm equipment cows and baby carriage. Locations mention Jersey cows at Highland Park and West Sixth Street plus 1115 Quincy and 119 W. Sith at assehold gace. Also an osteopath Stephen Scodhdel listed with two lines about days and fares.
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