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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1900
Page
5
Chicago dispatch reports National Biscuit Company will raise prices on most biscuits to cover higher production costs from wheat and other materials. The increase is about half a cent per pound on all ordinary biscuits, with smaller raises on certain sweet varieties, effective across its product range.
Captain John Powers of Barbourville Ky was released after habeas corpus hearings in Harlan Court House. A pardon signed by Governor Taylor on March 1000 was produced, marking a second arrest and release on the same murder charge.
A cloudburst in Wimons Minnesota last evening caused the Sugar Loaf mill pond to overflow. Gates opened and water rushed through, washing out embankments and damaging Winona and Western tracks. Farmland along Pheasant alley and Gilmore Valley road flooded with water much higher than in recent years.
Miss Anna Lambert, daughter of Soronet Jona Lambert of Joliet, married Harry Leroy Thompsont, an executive at SAKE. Gifts included a $10,000 check and an $18,000 diamond necklace from prominent donors such as Governor Tanner and ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed.
Lexington Ky June 27 Governor Beckham will convene an extra legislative session following a conference of political leaders. The move aims to address the Goebel law repeal and related political disputes currently dominating the state capital.
Albany judge rules against the American Toe company on all points and vacates a prior ruling. Referee Meyer Neussbaum remains authorized to continue examining the company’s officers. Rev D N J Dowling, Chicago clergyman, dies after heart condition.
Social notes show Miss Hacker of Leavenworth as guest of honor at Topeka and a Lawrence wedding with Miss Constance Howland wed at the Unitarian Church. Other gatherings feature Miss Winifred Wagner, Miss Ethel Shay, and many Topeka and Kansas guests.
Mr and Mrs Gaume and a host of club members presented Cyrus James Gibbons Walter Duyre and others with a handsome ring as a token of appreciation. The event featured Mr Davis Ranten Martin ayeatp Joe Artze Ridge Wilcox Nellie Duyre Tillie Zimmerman and several Swarts Wilcox and Stites members among the attendees.
Delegates gathered at a gubernatorial convention chaired by Gerrit J. Diekman of Hullend with Daniel P. Markey of Port Huron delivering the invocation. Secretary of State Stearns and the candidate from the colonel slate loom as the campaign momentum builds toward nominations today as the two day meeting continues.
President McKinley Mrs McKinley and party will leave Washington Friday June 29 in private car attached to the 7:46 p m Pennsylvania Railroad train for Canton. Dr Bixey Secretary Cortelyou and Assistant Secretary Barrows accompany. Assistant Secretary Pruden will head the executive office during Cortelyou's absence. Only major matters will go to Canton. White House will stay in direct contact with cabinet while others handle routine affairs.
Arkansas Democrats met in Little Rock as their state convention adopted a platform echoing the 1895 Chicago declaration, calling for government ownership of the Nicaragua canal and opposing trusts. James Clarke elected to the Democratic National Committee, with Jones, McBerry, Clarke, and Davis named as at large delegates to Kansas City. Delegation votes for David B. HM as vice president were withdrawn.
Crum, a Burton supporter and late court of visitation member, announces plans to fund Sen Baker with a small subscription drive. He says he will head with twenty five cents to buy clothes for the candidate, noting Baker has only one aunt and has changed clothes multiple times in Philadelphia.
Topeka manager Brigham gains control of the Capital Theater in Little Rock Arkansas for next season. He plans Grand Opera House in Hot Springs Kansas City Girl and Atchison theater. Note reports of crop prospects reaching New York theatrical exchanges and strong attractions planned. Dyers Colt at the Front race results noted with winners and placements.
The Grand Trunk Hallway promises ideal summer travel with direct connections to popular resorts including Muskoka and Kawartha lakes, Lake of Bays, Niagara Falls, and St. Lawrence River attractions. Rates and full information available from J. Ho Burds at 24 Clark St corner Jackson. Energy exhausted line about Burdock and Ton bile is included in the ad copy.
Chicago prepares for the 34th Grand Army encampment with President McKinley to review parades and a court of honor along Michigan Avenue. Fires, concerts, campfires, and numerous civic entertainments are planned, with 6,000 invitations sent and lodging arranged for veterans and guests.
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