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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1900
Page
5
A fragmented account describes Leedy backing for a new plan as Populist candidates line up to challenge in the party race. It notes factions, alliances, and support for Dennison and other figures amid a tense political scramble with calls for justice and reform.
Stephensen, a leading city figure and ward representative, announces candidacy for the county committee. Supporters cite his district experience and financial steadiness as key credentials while opponents urge focus on real policy issues ahead of the primary.
March 3 report on the settlement of a campaign related to the Demrin entry in Newtown etc. Involves counties Hamilton and Loyaluga with remarks on drugstore and Atlantic City theater events, plus Monday night gatherings and a vote of some sort.
A lengthy public speech denounces socialism and praises trusts. The speaker, Clemens, deserts Bryan’s faction, endorses modern social reform, and warns against anti capitalist policies. He argues that private property and industrials are essential, and urges voters to support Democratic and Republican rivals to block socialism. Describes suppression of miners and Latimer incident. References Topeka, Kansas City disputes.
A fragment discusses Socialist parties in Germany France and Britain, noting the rise of socialists in Germany with large vote shares, France’s socialist influence during the Dreyfus crisis, and Britain where urban routes are largely municipal and London has a socialist government. It mentions electoral fusees with Republicans to defeat Socialists and cites a socialist mayor in Haverhill, Massachusetts.
In Leavenworth on a rough night of fights between Kansas City and Topeka, Topeka claimed the main bout and most side bets. The event featured young gamecocks with long odds and a single Topeka victory over Kansas City after a disputed final round, amid large crowds and plentiful betting.
City Assessor Burgess plans a team of 12 to 15 assistants to process housing and business records. Eleven appointees include C. Beta, H.O. Boyett, J. McChure, D. Cunnington, and S. Gardiner among others. Bonds of 300 dollars are required, and work is projected to finish by May 10 with district divisions and annexation questions pending in district court.
Postmaster Guthrie notes Willington post office received no official approval yet. New 1 cent stamps will be sold in book form around May 1. Guthrie will request an early quantity as demand is expected high. Books contain 48 stamps per page with paraffin paper separators. Books cost the same as government issues and aim to be convenient for pocket carry, likely popular with travelers and those who travel from offices.
A historical note outlines how state house employees and officers contribute to a political campaign fund. Monthly assessments average two dollars per employee, with officers adding five hundred dollars annually. Estimated total from state house contributors reaches about one hundred twenty thousand yearly, plus further funds from supervisors and other officials across the state.
Sedwick County Republicans convene March 24 to pick delegates for multiple conventions. A scheme uses split votes for secretary to tilt representation toward Wichita area, aiming to give Wichita and nearby town delegates a larger share while limiting outside influence and assigning voting power to party ticket choices.
Kingman’s Major W. L. Brown says he will not engage in a scramble for the Seventh district congressional nomination. He would accept the nomination but will bow out if a serious contest arises, arguing his paper has backed Mr. Ko ran for president since 1896 and warning against a party division that could cost Kansas the race and McKinley’s re-election.
A penitentiary plant plans to market its output starting March 20 with orders invited by March 2 for binding sales. The facility employs a workforce arranged by the DIAN to produce a fiber product intended for broader distribution.
Fragmented OCR shows Captain John Seatyn of Albiton in town amid crowds and party chatter. Amidst garbled lines and stray names, the text hints at political maneuvering between Populists and Democrats in Kanroe City with referenced figures and local events.
London reports Oxford beat Cambridge by two goals with Cambridge failing to score. The crowd attendance rose modestly as the match concluded with Oxford securing the decisive win in their favored fixture.
The cotton market rises as export demand grows and southern production pads prices. Analysts note improved demand from plantations and country towns, with exports and merchandise trade improving alongside railway stocks and industrial activity. Falls in other sectors occur as markets adjust to the broader upturn.
Washington session notes the death of Mr. Eppes of Virginia with tributes and a funeral invocation. The Aldrich-Robbins contested election is postponed to next Tuesday at 2:30, debate to continue Monday and Tuesday. Requests authorize bridge construction at Pearl River Rockport and Rainy River Minnesota, plus California timber preservation and Yankton Missouri bridge timing. Virginia delegation to escort and express sorrow, with a 18-member committee appointed. House adjourns at 12:45 PM.
Frederick Kohler a Philadelphia books and stationery dealer was sentenced to one year in the county prison after a jury in the quarter sessions court found Sapho, Daudet’s novel, an immoral publication. A citizen, Brien, bought a copy and prompted the action. Judge Finletter presided as the oldest local jurist.
Jamestown New Jersey witnesses the appointment of T F McCue as receiver for Carringtes based A D in the wake of a failure in the Oil Insurance business. State Insurance Commissioner Harrison notes assets near 31000 with liabilities ranging up to 550000. Severe losses in Walsh county in 1898 cited as the cause. A broad investigators inquiry will be sought.
Chicago futures closed with firmer wheat and lower corn as May contracts showed modest gains while receipts and prices fluctuated across oats and barley. Livestock markets in Chicago and Kansas City were generally steady with hogs and lambs showing modest strength and steady demand as traders awaited bank news and treasury movements.
Market note from the "New York Up-Town Gossip" style column discusses grain, corn, oats, and provisions. It covers price movements, short selling, and pool collapses, with references to wheat in Paris, cotton, and stock market expectations. Names include Towle Kan, and general market sentiment points to bear raids and potential buying on anticipated reserves.
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