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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1900
Page
7
In a pained, rhythmical row of names and places the piece sketches a chaotic public dispute centered on Goebel. Kentucky politics, Louiayie sources, and a tense city atmosphere surface as factions clash over leadership, speeches, and a controversial plan.
Fragmentary account describes a crowded market scene with sea gulls and pheasants, a portable bridge, and rioting hours near steamers. It mentions a Port ward bridge draw, riots, and preliminary returns totaling 1,450,600 with some confusion in names.
In North Topeka a busy week unfolds with a community gathering at Union Public for Mrs W B Lacey, a church event led by Mr FA Towell, and a lodge reception hosted by North Topeka camp No 13M W of A. Local sales advertise Saturday bargains at Costley & Post, including fashion items and hosiery, while residents plan visits, candy pulls, and a bobsled ride through town.
The International Association of Machinists and the Chicago Association of Machinery Manufacturers failed to reach an agreement. A general strike was called in Chicago, with most unionists quitting work. The move could spread to other cities as executives discuss sympathetic action and broader labor unity. In Columbus and several cities, locals report workers obeying union orders. President OConnell warns of a national fire and death struggle with potential 690000 affected workers.
A county clerk race in Revertelew is described as an unusual oversight with no clear challenger. Incumbent A. M. Callaham, elected two years ago, may seek re election while politicians have largely ignored the district court clerk post. Only six weeks remain before county ticket nominations, making a default selection possible.
A Thursday jail escape attempt was thwarted when Sergeant Betts, aided by Lemmer and a sledge, riveted a door bolt in place after discovering a weak bolt resting on soap. The prisoners had prepared to pull the bolt and escape, but the improvised fix prevented the breach and kept the inmates contained.
Weather outlook calls for increasing cloudiness and likely drizzle over the next few days. Forecasts show sloppy conditions with a high near 40 and a low around 26, winds from the southeast. The report notes unsettled conditions and scattered light rain possible through the period.
General Merritt expressed sympathy for Britain during the Transvaal struggle at a St David’s society dinner in New York. He said he was glad to hear good words about the American army and warned against an autocratic army that could tire the American people. He supported liberty for individuals and implied Britain’s aims echoed American ideals, though he admitted he did not know much about the present war.
E Kelpen a Rock Inland brakeman, fell from the first section of a west bound freight near White City, Topeka. His body was found by the second section crew and sent to Herington then home to Hirton. Married, he had worked for Rock Island four to five years. This is the third line death in a week on that rail line near Topeka and Hoyt, with another incident near Atwood and a train strike nearby.
The Republican members expect F Dumont Smith of Kinsey to be nominated for senator in the Thirty-eighth district without opposition. An eastern rival arises with Judge B R French of Kearny county as a candidate, triggering a district contest per the Kearny County Advocate.
Emporia resident John Mannen gives an interview with ideas for the Pop Hillstate convention. Malden suggests Webb McNall for superintendent of insurance and A W Tennison for associate justice. He calls for Densisén and McNall to run for governor but warns the people should not take them seriously on that point.
Police trace the missing New York man A H Gildersteeve to New Orleans after a tip from Chicago authorities. He allegedly mingled with Chicago high society weeks ago and stole their diamonds before leaving town. A judge named Gildersleeve in New York is referenced in the case.
Senator Fred A Stocks of Blue Rapids announces candidacy for reelection in the Nineteenth district covering Marshall county Republican but noted for bipartisan respect. Feature travel ad copy for Burlington Route and Seattle bound schedules interspersed with a quoted exchange and a Crawford theater listing with ladies free Monday night.
A town bear chase near Long Eddy ends when a party of hunters corner a yearling black bear in a tree. Bear is subdued after Briner, Wieland, and companions rope and disable its escape, sustaining injuries during the capture. The incident concludes with the bear killed or restrained and the group dispersing from the scene.
Multiple candidates announce bids in a fragmented local notice. T. W. Harrison declares for state senator in Shawn county. Silas Rain enters race for county or city office. The text references Republican primaries on April 1 and other local offices, with fragmented phrasing and unclear jurisdictions. The report preserves names and vague roles amid garbled OCR.
A fragmentary 19th century city notice outlines a Topeka council proposal to ban with Colorado fuel shipments and curb paving, referencing Marion Avenue and Eighth Avenue. The document, dated February, mentions alley improvements with vitrified brick and street widening measures along Tyler Street and nearby avenues, signed by city clerk Sealy.
Ordinance text fragment mentions creating part of an ordinance with sections to be drawn from existing provisions. Includes references to sections and potential city use cases, with garbled wording indicating miscellaneous procedural details and drafting notes. No clear named individuals or organizations are identifiable in readable fragments.
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