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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1900
Page
6
A fragmentary report recalls a Venton Social Democrats gathering with committee repartee read and nominations discussed. It notes a January push to appoint subcommittees, a move to reorganize officers including a permanent secretary, treasurer, and broader state activity, with unclear details and several garbled names.
A large strike across Chicago construction and metal trades expands as 230 workers join unions at Turner Hertz and related manufacturers. Leaders push for unified labor demands while firms warn of production delays.
A March meeting across New York outlines National Ware Aterea Arsenal Baseball plans with teams from Philadelphia Baltimore Cincinnati and London. Reports discuss league blocks by Baltimore and scheduling for night games while highlighting key figures and upcoming events.
A damaged OCR fragment reports a note related dispute over a loan of 364 with interest. Mentions March 1255 and a rioting context, plus unrelated items about Polk Washington March 7 and a shipwreck recovery hours later. Other garbled lines reference promotions, infantry, and queen items.
Sovereign, former grand master of the Knights of Lishor, testifies before the House committee on military affairs about Wardner troubles. He discusses imprisoned men, wartime actions, and conditions. The record cites alleged mining country violence and a controversial article describing armed force and a dynamite explosion at a mill.
A chaotic Texas Republican caucus in Waco on March 7 saw Donald, Ferguson, and MacDowell clash over temporary chairmanship and seating disputes. Ferguson's faction demanded order as MacDowell attempted to control the rostrum, and the session adjourned after protracted turbulence while Ferguson’s supporters remained in session at the Auditorium.
Leavenworth writer W. J. Buttey notifies W. J. Town send ofchin city that he endorses Curtis for the Republican ticket, declaring loyalty to the party over personal ambition and promising earnest support in the first district. He emphasizes Curtis as the embodiment of party values and pledges to conduct himself to secure party backing.
Washington march 7 the house met briefly and then adjourned out of respect for the late Representative Warmer of Pennsylvania who died yesterday. The usual business was postponed including the Aldrich bill conference report and the election case debate. The Senate had agreed to the Repcal bill and presented it to the House without a vote on calling it up.
The record lists February expenses for several state institutions. Beloit Industrial School shows maintenance, SUSIB salaries at 44, Deaf xo Trumb school maintenance 2,470 salaries 2,156, Orphans home Atchison Stainten anee 32,590 andbirina 960.65, Hofatar School maintenance 3,216 salaries 958 salarien 5525, Winfield asylum maintenance 1, CSN madarios 707.15.
Three murderers appealing for a writ of coram nobis seek new trials in April 1944 before the Kansas Supreme Court. Marion Asbell and George H. Dobbs Amelia New contend they did not receive proper consideration and were wrongly convicted in district court. Their cases, already upheld by the Supreme Court, draw statewide attention as lawyers doubt the writ will be sustained.
Wichita Democrats explore nominating Dave Leahy for secretary of state as populist splits favor the Democrats. Leahy, a long time Kansas journalist and former Wichita city clerk, is described as well known and loyal to the Democratic faith despite recent populist shifts.
At a Hutchinson Democratic and Populist banquet about 300 attendees adopted a resolution endorsing a plan to divide the state. The document praises the Transvaal republic for resisting imperial power and asserts support for republican government and freedom, urging unity against imperial interference.
A garbled report alleges misapplied firemen's fund tax allocations for St Marys hall. It claims ex-superintendent of insurance Webb McNair knew where funds went and hints at further inquiries. Officials say an investigation occurred but fraud was not uncovered and funds were returned to the insurance company.
The Seventh District Fusion party will nominate a candidate for Congress on April 17 in Great Bend. W A Ayers of Wichita chairs the Republican committee to fill a vacancy caused by Lyman Nation’s departure. A Kansas G A R administrative council plans a May encampment in Holton, while a new bank opened in El Fon with capital of 450,000 under State Bank Commissioner J W Bieldenthal. George M Scott to meet in Topeka as the state prohibition convention assembles with 40 delegates.
A March 7 Washington dispatch reports friction between Rear Admiral Watson and his subordinates, with transfers and assignments reshaping commands aboard the Bennington Brooklyn Baltimore and other ships. shifts include Captain Thomas to Brooklyn and Captain Moristre to Baltimore while Rear Admiral Remey faces Manila orders. Secretary Long signals appreciation for Watson’s subordination amid changes as the retiring board awaits a president.
Ex mayor C A Fellows announces Republican bid for county commissioner in the city district. The April 14 primary is expected to be competitive with many candidates. Pelinna is noted as a strong contender due to his two-term mayoral record and reform methods.
Weather Bureau predicts continued pleasant conditions for several days with partly cloudy nights and Thursdays, warmer tonight. The Nebraska region shows a high pressure trend easing as southwest warmth returns, with daytime highs around 72 and light south winds.
Darkness fell on Kansas Avenue after a Weather Bureau kite faultily connected to power lines near Fifth Street. The string touched two wires, cutting light for pedestrians until crews cleared the obstruction and restored service.
McNall withdraws from the Populist gubernatorial race to seek the nomination for superintendent of insurance. Fusionists, railroads, and silver factions expect him to win by acclamation. If McNall is blocked, party deals push for a Democrat or Populist to head the ticket, altering the fusion balance.
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal released figures on February 1 showing total deposits of 21,579,32, with state banks holding 22,443,819.70 and private banks 8,712,975.68. Since December 2 deposits increased by 1,078,171, the reserve fund rose 68,208.04, and borrowed money decreased by 2,168,038. State bank borrowings stand at 18,771,124 while private banks owe 2,002,742.
Federal authorities arrest Henry of Salina for selling liquor without a license. He sought the city marshal nomination for Salina in the spring election but may not serve. Henry was fined and jailed for violating the prohibitory law, then released, later pursued for tax issues by federal officials, who sent him to Wichita for trial. The case hints at possible double punishment.
A crowded ledger of bullish and bearish signals from crop and livestock items shows corn and hogs fluctuating with receipts near or above estimates, while wheat and cotton markets edge. buyers watch prices and demand as seasonal factors and export inquiries influence cash and futures, with overall market nerves high. Local grain, livestock and produce sections note varied activity, with price movements influenced by supply pressure and broader market sentiment.
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