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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1900
Page
16
A long report by Hreidenthal critiques building and loan associations. It notes heavy expenses and withdrawals harming investors, details failed trusts, and questions the safety and reliability of funds. The document cites payments by stockholders and compares gains to national figures while urging reform.
A state commission critiques cooperative and mutual enterprise schemes amid concerns over usury laws and stockholder burdens. It cites Kanakee and Great Bastard Co operative cases, warns of fraudulent promoters, and notes failures to properly license and report. The piece condemns illegitimate ventures and urges strict action against unlicensed schemes threatening investors.
The Newton county fair executive committee met at the office of De J. T. Axtell last night and decided to move the fair to October 2 and 4, held the same week as the Wichita street fair. Local organizers expect better attendance and alignment with city events.
Topeka social notes report Mr and Mrs Eastman entertaining a small group at their new Topeka avenue home with a chafing dish supper and cards. Guests include Misses Falconer Hudson Keiser and Alma Snyder plus several local residents and visitors.
In Kansas City a parrot at the union depot teased state treasurer Frank Grimes by shouting Hello Frank How is everything. The bird’s quips drew Grimes into a humorous exchange about the Roosevelt Burton faction and the upcoming senatorial caucus amid campaign chatter.
Arthur R. Wilson assistant cashier of the Condom bank purchased block 34 in the east part of Coffeyville on June 30. The Maudlin property cost two thousand dollars and will be used as a stable and breeding site for Belgian hares.
State Grain Inspector McKenzie proposes ending the inspection of Kansas wheat before shipment at seaboard. Judge Hook enjoins tax collection in Wyandotte county. Gen J K Hudson travels to Missouri to mine. Five young men arrested for shooting craps in the state house. City Physician Hogeboom warns of smallpox risk. Charles Curtis returns from Washington. after reception he faints. Grimes county in Wichita hosts Republican convention items. Weather records note June heat with 101 degrees. Geary county Populists back Col EC Little for congress. Tom James convicted of assault. Kansas creamery butter value reported at 925 831 21. Sheriff Disbrow dies. drownings in Kansas river. McCann named Santa Fe bridge supervisor. Lewis resigns from Mexican Central. Topeka chosen for Semicentennial Exposition. Breidenthal critiques building associations. Premium stamps dropped by grocers and druggists. Santa Fe shares debates telegrapher pay. Santa Fe buys railroads Kansas Oklahoma Central Southwestern. Admiral Remey ordered to Taku. Wreck on Southern railroad killed 41. Indemnity note to Sultan at Constantinople. Wheeler commands Department of the Lakes. China asks troops landing halted. MacArthur declines peace offer. International forces occupy Then Tain. Chaffee orders command in China. Illinois Democrats nominate Alschuyter for governor. Boer and other war news. Roosevelt warns overphotograph usage.
Letters from Mrs. Mary Cook of Pittsford New York and Mrs Annie Zlott of Network New Jersey describe long struggles with nervous weakness and catarrh. They credit Peruna with restoring health and energy after medical bills and failed remedies. A Philadelphia resident also claims rapid improvement from a cold and breathing difficulty after following Peruna guidance. The ad urges Peruna as a tonic against summer catarrh and related debilitation and provides a Columbus Ohio address for the book On summer catarrh.
The dispatch notes Sanford E Pole's inauguration as Hawaii governor and lists Minnesota and Michigan gubernatorial nominations Samuel Van Sant and Aaron Biles. A fire incident in Pittsburgh injures eleven as a fireman is killed. Additional updates include ongoing coverage of Tein in progress as of the 28th.
About 76 invitations invite old settlers and friends to a Plente and reunion at Elmwood home of Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Meade on Western avenue and Crane street July 4 at 11 a.m. to p.m. Events include Declaration readings by Dean Sykes and Thos. F. Doran, talks by Rev. J. B. McAfee, old style dancing, athletic contests, a Virginia reel, and evening lights with tarchea and Japa.
A musical farce by Canon Bywater will be staged by local organizers with the parish choir assisting. A display of fireworks will cap the day’s activities, providing a festive close to the event.
James Clayton of the attorney general's office returns from Harthon County with a prosperity story built on the county's mammoth wheat crop. About 253 000 acres are sown, nearly 80 percent of the county, with an estimated yield of two million bushels worth about 23 dollars per person. Harvesting will require 1 000 machines cutting about 25 acres daily for ten days. headers dominate the fleet, but some reach higher or lower rates.
State convention to be held in Representative Hall at 10 o'clock in the morning to elect 2nd delegates to the national convention in Kansas City on July 4. Delegates will travel directly from Topeka to Kansas City. Charles A. Towne will speak in the evening and the public is invited.
Burlington route details describe through cars dining service and travel times from Missouri River to Northwest and Puget Sound with connections via Billings and Lincoln. Also notes Nebraska correspondent issues and weekly excursions. In Independence Ralph C Harper, prominent local journalist, was adjudged insane and guardian Hollingsworth appointed.
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