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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1900
Page
4
The ear barns of the Clecilan Herta Eiveia and Ob erlin Wlentre railway Wented ust were destroyed by fire early today. Suburban buildings were burned as well. Insurance coverage estimated between 0 and 0 thousand. Wholesale Druggist Hinliday claims Mynthe Cure for Ehour inatisnt.
In Chicago union machinists face a possible wider walkout as leadership weighs extending the strike. International Association officials plan a conference in Columbus to seek a quick, amicable settlement while some factories report sporadic work returns. A separate Montreal strike at Valley Field ends with a 3 percent wage increase.
A card of thanks expresses gratitude for sympathy and kindness shown at the funeral of Sister Ata Deri. Notes the involvement of ANL and Ratetahs lodge No. 0% with officers BELLE SOLE and CLARA CHAMBE. Mentions event details at Crawford theater with planned theater activities and tree-light nights.
Miss Prescott hosted a railroad party honoring Miss Lotta Ranney with Union Pacific route themed stations and punch tickets. Society items include Topeka Club teas, Chautauqua program previews, poetry contests, recognitions at Lakota and Ninde gatherings, plus multiple club meetings and visits across Topeka social circles.
In Topeka daily life notes a visit by Miss Wille Tomlinson ends at home in Herington, and Mrs William Gilrbrist returns from Topeka with her niece Miss Bewlah George. The Portig club elects officers with Mrs Worley president and delegates to federations. The Crawford theater and Crawford building are mentioned with upcoming events and signups. A YWC chorus rehearsal, street snow cleanup, and a tale on Osage Indians are included along with a police and public notices. A story on Sousa’s band member Arthur Pryor and local theater plans follow. Growth in local civic groups and educational notes wrap the page.
The senate committee of elections in Washington held a consult with counsel from both sides in the Clark investigation and granted two weeks for preparation of arguments. Arguments will begin on the sixth instant with six hours per side. Memorialists Edmonds and Birtley will speak for the memorials, Faulk er and Foster for Mr Clark, while Panikner will present a parallel comparative statement of evidence.
S Varnum 5. Parkhurst died at his home 623 Topeka avenue Friday evening at six o'clock. He was born in No county New York and moved to Wisconsin in 1840 settling near Madison in 1842. He married Angeline Palmer in 1846 who survives. In 1831 he came to Topeka where he remained. He leaves three children FH Parkhurst G W Parkhurst Ellen G Parkhurst and a brother Samuel G Parkhurst all of Topeka. Funeral services will be held at the Home Bundeyee 4 p.m.
London reports 50 European adventurers en route to South Africa with 3000 leaving Lesds to swell the Boer forces to about 100000 in March. In Washington Senator Kenny proposes a veterinary corps for the army with a chief colonel and an expanded staff. generals Miles Merritt and Brooke back the plan.
In Northern New York the storm remains severe hindering burial efforts and delaying the removal of bodies. Families struggle as roads and services stay disrupted and only small portions of communities can be reached for aid.
John T. Chaney resigns as Republican Committee chair. A 3:50 pm meeting will elect a new chair. Jake T. Chaney steps down to run for Senator. Possible contenders include J. F. Larimer A. D. Hauer Mat Weightman and John Dudley. Al Bauer has a strong following.
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