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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
4
A garbled Topeka style column mixes political commentary on McKinley and China with local notices, jokes, and verse fragments. It recounts shipper reports, consular notes, and editorials, while including a string of humorous quips about women, men, and everyday life.
A dated article surveys American trade in China, noting Pekin as a key capital and Tien Tsin as a hub near the Gulf of Pechili. It highlights railway links to Peking, Shanghai, and Hankow, and discusses Chinese adaptation to new transport, with emphasis on shipping from the United States to Tien Tsin, Che Foo, and Shanghal.
An Indiana woman ingested a large arsenic dose to whiten her complexion, prompting a coroner’s inquiry. The text reflects on trust and evidence, noting sharp remarks about knowledge and perception, with a skeptical take on courtroom cross-examinations.
The Prohibition state convention at Chicaso nominated a ticket for governor Judge V. V. Barnes of Lake Bluff and lieutenant governor J. A. Henderson. Attorney general candidates F. P Regan of Rockne and J. Stewart of Chicago were named. Mary Smith of Mound City and others were chosen as trustees. Delegates at large to the national convention include W. Gere, Champaign, W. Stewart, Chicago, G. Wooley, Chicago, Hale Johnson, Newton, B Wilson, Chicago, and Tawa Rounds, Chicago. Nearly 1,500 delegates attended as the party plans a near even split between Hale Johnson and Jenn G. Wooley. The convention closes tonight.
Topeka young man Hal Hazlett left the city a year ago as a sergeant in a United States infantry regiment bound for the Philippines. Months of service and mines in San Francisco left him disabled by rheumatism, with a dislocated hip and stiff knee. He is now recovering with crutches and may return to Topeka to live after a medical career.
In New York on June, heavyweight contenders Thomas Sharkey of San Francisco and Guo Ruhlin of Alcon-O clash at Seaside Sporting Club on Cuney Island. Ruhlin is described as young and courageous while Sharkey is favored to win, with both men seeking a prestigious claim.
Dr Ida M Stevenson of Topeka branch Methodist women's foreign missionary society is among 13 missionaries arriving at Che Foo from Pekin and Tien Tsin. The group includes 13 from Tien Tsin.
Labor Commissioner Lee Johnson tours western Kansas inspecting labor conditions and harvest demands. He notes 1000 workers provided, wages cited at 1.50 to 2.00 daily, with Kansans making up nearly all crews prior to wheat belt arrivals. Saw mills suspend, river levels drop, and steamboat operations at risk. A sample soft wheat grade of the year is reported near Atchison with strong yields promised in the east and field reports noting 40 barrels per day in some areas.
Washington reports that American chargé Griscom has issued another demand for settlement of American claims from Constantinople. The government is pressing for a definite and final settlement and reminds Turkish authorities of the unsatisfactory nature of the current situation, but no imperative action has been taken and no final course is determined if Turkish diplomacy fails to meet the demands.
The Topeka horse show association directors met last evening and reduced planned five performances to three due to extreme afternoon heat. Marshall schedules include Wednesday and Thursday evening classes for roadsters, saddle horses, ponies, tandems, and jumps, with potato race and other events, plus Friday features in paired saddle horses and high jumpers.
A jury found T M James guilty of assault and battery for shooting W H Hayes. Hayes, who lived next door, survived. James, an ex representative, faced assault with intent to kill. Hayes awarded $2000 in damages. case proceeding in district court.
A cloudburst hit Mobile with 12.7 inches of rain from 5 PM to noon and continued into the afternoon. Every street flooded and business nearly suspended. Police evacuated residents, streetcar service halted, and several homes damaged. Reports say local flooding affected basements and goods, with drownings in a northern ditch.
In the House of Commons discussions focus on whether Britain will arrange with Japan as the sole power able to act without sending troops to China. Mr. A Balfour signals unwillingness to outline a new action while noting possible troop use if disturbances in China escalate. Reports mention international forces led by a Russian admiral and current travel/ticket offers irrelevant to the main political debate.
Probate court names Henry M Steele administrator while Glenn will appoints Joseph Ewaty as executor. Charley Curtis praised as top stable. Ross McClure seeks annulment from James McClure amid six years of alleged cruelty and support neglect. United States Commissioner bounds W B Towers to federal grand jury. The Topeka Theater manager E S Brigham donates to Actors Home in New York. Postmaster John Guthrie injured in accident, weeks to recover. First Presbyterian Sunday School group picnics near Reform school with a five hundred strong turnout via special Rock Island train.
In Chicago on June 20 Judge Haney overruled a motion for a new trial in Goll v Metropolitan Elevated Railway and entered a judgment for 7750 in favor of Mrs Goll. She alleged the road lowered her property value and the decision may influence similar suits against elevated lines citywide.
The afternoon brought a sultry spell with Kansas Avenue readings from 96 to 100 degrees above zero. The heat provoked panting and perspiration and prompted wishes for cool mountain or seaside air. Breezes were infrequent, offering little relief, while several cases of sunstroke were reported.
Roosevelt is anticipated to arrive next Sunday night in Oklahoma City O T to attend a reunion and stay through July 4. In response to lodging demand the reunion committee is converting school buildings churches and lodge rooms into sleeping spaces to house visitors. Little Rock Ark June 24 The Democratic state convention convened today with Tadge J H Evans chosen as permanent chairman before a afternoon recess.
Henry D. Green received a unanimous renomination for Congress at the Democratic convention in the Ninth district. The platform endorsed Bryan. Paris reports a government credit request of 1,530,000 francs to cover troop expenses in China. The French cruiser Admiral Charner departed Brest for China and the Friant sails tonight.
Wabash directors announce regular semiannual disbursement of 3 cent interest on debenture A bonds amid prior questions about new B bonds. In Pittsburg two deaths and four prostrations from measles reported.
Fragmentary OCR notes show Mr McKinley listing $25 000 in Canton Ohio with a breakdown including $10 800 on certain funds and other assets. The text is incomplete and garbled, making specifics uncertain.
A Kansas forestry discussion notes the ninth annual symposium and an allied scientific congress. Berens, secretary of the American Chemical Society, predicts that eastern and midwestern wood industries may shift westward as Kansas wood resources enable future factories.
The piece reports reelection of the president Lady Henry Somerset and other officers of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. Mrs. L 31 N Maine was elected an additional vice president. Members heartily approved the Chicago crusade action and sent greetings to two mothers of the movement.
Muddled OCR reads a clash involving hog raking and named figures Thompson, Wi Owls, and Tennedy at a royal event titled as a ball. The fragmentary text suggests a local disturbance or raid tied to a social gathering.
Ile Ky June Dee special Harlan court Ky says captain Jenn Rh powers was arrested today charged with the murder of Governor Geeul. Powers invoked habeas corpus claiming a pardon granted by Governor Taylor while in county. He is a brother of Secretary of State Caleb Powers.
Chicago police report a Board of Trade broker, H. de Danield s, robbed of 55000 containing bonds mining stock and deeds while aboard a Grove avenue cable car. Authorities link the theft to professional pickpockets believed to target traders profiting from wheat market surges. Towne to Start Early reported from Kansas City with a June 26 note citing a letter describing his arrival plans.
Stanley Guest of Milwaukee and Governor Stanley visit Charles E of Whohita Commercial club as a guest during Milwaukee carnival. Rucci train invitation accepted for city guests. Cross Jewelry stock sale advertised at 615 Kansas Avenue during the event.
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