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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1900
Page
5
Ledger style inventory noting evaporated peaches canned salmon Columbia River salmon and assorted fruit items. Mentions peaches pears cherries lemons oysters and pitted cherries with pricing hints and bagged weights.
A Washington dispatch reports German restrictions on American consuls and diplomats in Frukwidorf. Officials cite treaty provisions of 1911 while the United States protests limits on information sharing and privileges granted to consular staff. The dispute centers on exemptions and the most favored nation principle amid political infighting with the Agrarian party referenced by officials.
A New York article reports the government will produce smokeless powder in a domestically built plant. Facilities and machinery are completed and to be integrated with rail lines, water pipes, and power, with assurances no private competition will be allowed, only limited military use.
Shawnee County Populist central committee is called to meet tomorrow evening in Weber’s hall at 4. Kansas X talk of campaign work and organizing.
Hale cares for Mrs Ewing and her four ill children three miles south of Ewing after the husband disappeared last spring. Neighbors report the family lacks steady support and request county aid to cover food and farm needs.
Sally Jenkins, a colored prisoner, confessed to stealing from John Dupree to obtain food and a bed. She admitted guilt and sought a heavier sentence, hoping confinement would secure meals and lodging, while claiming a guard's involvement affected her case.
Among four wounded from South Africa, Private O Leary reached Southampton with a bullet lodged in the brain from Colensi battle. His speech sight and movement were lost, but volunteer surgeon Bir Wi McCormack from the Royal College of Surgeons removed part of the brain and the bullet, restoring some senses.
Washington dispatch reports Rear Admiral Watson to lead a full inquiry into charges of officers aboard the wrecked Charleston. Secretary Loti suggests naming the officers and questions the charges’ validity, noting they came via a clergyman and may lack formal basis. Watson will pursue a thorough inquiry while awaiting the clergyman’s information.
March 7 marks Fr Heker and spouse Fr anniversary with a family dinner at home and a reception at Clifford Baker’s West Sixth Ave residence. The Stedman club, ladies music and commerce groups, plus many social events, dances, visits, and fashion notes fill Topeka society life with travels to Kansas City and encounters in Topeka.
E F Estelle confessed to Irving robbery in ToPaltu. Chief Ramsey reports landing two safeblowers, E F Estelle and R Paxton of Irving, behind bars after following a trail to Paxton’s house and scent at his bed. Detective Gilmore on the case will return today as both men await trial in Marshall district court.
Grain imports at Liverpool are reported with unclear wording and damaged OCR text. The readable portions mention tin parts and unspecified consignments, but no clear entities, dates, or quantities are discernible.
Witness Moses Simons testified before the House Military Affairs Committee on Wardner Wardner mining protests. He described removal from office after the demonstration, five days in county jail, and a dispute over whether his son’s necessity for martial law could be discussed. William Powers, night watchman and constable at Maljan Idaho, recalled witnessing two wagonloads returning from Wardner after the explosion. He was later arrested, released, then summoned for testimony before federal investigators, with an incident in which a deputy drew a gun and a soldier intervened. He claimed no charges were explained and the Industrial Commission did not take his testimony.
In a vast trust at New York on March 5 the transfer of all constituent properties of the American Clay Manufacturing company completed a $14,000,000 consolidation uniting 27 sewer pipe and fire clay firms. The new entity will own 7 plants and control about 38 percent of the industry, with no public securities offerings.
In a conference speech McNall rejects claims by Democratic and Populist leaders that he was sidetracked by promises of the superintendent of insurance nomination and a judge position. He says he will remain in the governor race despite pressure and six supporters for insurance.
New York readers are asked to back the United Republics of North Africa and to aid the Boerines in their struggle for independence. A national committee chaired by Gerd Van Horsen seeks petitions and congressional action to promote mediation and peace, claiming large turnout at prior meetings and urging citizen involvement through local committees and correspondence. Burdock Blood Bitter is advertised as a health tonic.
Readable items note the Topeka school board meets tonight as city crews battle snow. Mentions include Mrs John A Bright improving, W Williams returned from Washington, and various local notices about elections, meetings, and civic events amid wintry conditions.
A North Topeka column lists hiring notice for a girl to learn typesetting at Kimball Printing Co. 885 Kanes givenue. It also records residents visiting Kansas City, local church events, a lodge initiatory, stray horse sighting, and a fox shot by Mr. Banner Coleman in Menoken township.
Mrs Jennie Keyzer of Bellefontaine Ohio writes Chief Ramsey asking about Dell Keizer of Topeka whom she believes may be her missing son. Ramsey says the Topeka man never painted carriages and the spelling may differ Dell Keyser or Dell Believe.
The Sousa band drew a large audience Saturday night demanding multiple encores. The program opened with Imperial and Hands Across the Sea, with The Stars and Stripes Forever and The Charlatan among the favorites. Arthur Pryor trombone solos and duets by Miss Duffel and Miss Buckila drew strong applause as Sousa steered the 60 musicians through shining performances. William W. Perry, Chicago, died crossing railroad tracks at Lake Forest depot yesterday, a separate report.
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