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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1900
Page
8
The South side dress goods area now overflows with new fabrics from English, French, German and American looms. Wool, silk, linen and velvets in single pattern lengths arrive along with fresh handkerchief squares. Wash goods restored by March prices, with many items under a dollar. The silk section expands to 37 running feet, and the Foulard display holds about 3,000 yards.
Populist candidate HN Boyd of Belleville refuses to retire or honor the Democratic-Silver-Republican fusion pact for secretary of state. He vows to stay in the race unless defeated, while urging party unity and signaling potential convention support for the endorsed state ticket. County conventions across Thomas, Chay, Faiths Beith, Norton, Ottawa, and Fields endorsed state and national administrators and instructed delegates for renomination.
A Sunflower party banquet is planned in Wichita with Democratic leader Bryan slated to attend. President W. F. Haan has shifted the schedule to April 2, and the Nebraska delegate is expected to be present on April 11 to assure attendance.
The article reports on primary elections with Leland forces facing anti-boss rivals in Greenwood County. Victory by the Miller faction triggers celebrations at anti boss league HQ. Miller expected to be nominated for the Fourth District, with Nelson rumored as a possible State Senate candidate.
Montgomery County Republicans in a Saturday convention endorsed A. L. Wilson for Congress from the Third district and supported Earl Engene for national convention. Delegations were instructed to back the national, state, and local ticket, with Dickinson County backing Calderhead and MacKinley for reelection and Governor Stanley in the state administration. J. Case and J. F. Huston led to state convention and senatorial candidacy received an enthusiastic reception.
Barber County endorsed Morton Albaugh for state committees and backed Congressman Long and Governor Stanley. Delegates to the senatorial convention were selected but not instructed. W. S. Wallace carried part of the county, while the congressman controlled the convention when delegates were chosen.
George Clark secretary of state and T T Kelley assistant state treasurer spent Saturday and Sunday in Kansas City among politicians in Burton's interest. The Burton team seeks HL Marsh to head Wyandotte county for the Second district at the national convention. Clark is a principal manager in the Barton campaign and shows strong interest in patching up a truce.
The ad lists deep discounts across a furniture department, detailing prices and purchase amounts for oak chiffoniers rockers corner chairs and mahogany pieces. Buyers can swap current stock such as a $6.50 oak item for $9.00 and other substantial reductions on sideboards bookcases china closets and parlor suites.
Washington March 12 A special to the Herald reports Senate Republicans divided over a Porto Rican relief bill and tariff plan. Senator Aldrich and steering members seek a compromise with Senator Foraker resisting surrender of his committee’s judgment. Debate centers on allowing duty free imports from the United States to Porto Rico and changing tariff terms to test constitutionality, with industry groups weighing in. Weather notes follow in Chicago.
New York March 12 The Herald says western railroads have formed a Pacific Coast rate agreement to end rate cutting between Chicago and the coast. At a March 8 meeting representatives from major lines including Chicago Burling, Southern Pacific, Central Pacific, Northern Pacific, Atchison Topeka Santa Fe, and Chicago Northwestern reportedly agreed to stop cutting rates west of Chicago after March 25. Canadian roads reportedly withheld. No special rates for Cook, Raymond, or tourist firms.
A World dispatch from Washington reports Baron Gevers, a Dutch sew minator, will be officially received with copies of the three Hague peace treaties. In an authorized interview Gevers says the Boers and Dutch are bound by blood and ties of intercourse, and he doubts any European power can press Britain without rebuke. He suggests European nations might begin negotiations to advance a peace plan for Transvaal.
A Saturday showing of Augustus Thomas The Burglar at Crawford Theater featured familiar price prompts and free tickets for ladies. Amateur acting and garish costumes disrupted atmosphere, while Roy D. Way's Burglar grew stronger and collapsed in the final act. Miss Marty Barbara portrayed Altice with a high pitched childish voice, and Marie Snowden impressed as Batten. overall The Burglar proved improbable and emotionally uneven.
Emporia active notes Santa Fe general manager Mudge receiving letters from Calvin Hood of Emporia and the Newton Commercial Club president urging that 107000 dollars authorized for shop improvements be spent at Emporia and Newton. The Santa Fe aims to locate new shops here, with city aid promised, as Topeka Commercial Club intensifies efforts to secure the improvements for Topeka. The special committee, to meet Wednesday night, plans to press the matter and clinch the project.
Division superintendents from Santa Fe meet in Topeka to plan a new time card set to take effect in April. Freight schedule rearrangements are the main changes with no changes to main line passenger times. The Hinckwell train will connect with westbound No 7 and Kansas City mail will reach Oklahoma City before noon.
Fe will depart Tuesday for Chicago to participate in the O R 7 conference of the grievance committee and Vice President Burr. Committee members are now in Chicago. The outcome is in doubt as Santa Fe management remains independent and may clash with the committee on concessions. Gavitt's System Regulator advertised claims of kidney liver stomach and blood cures with free trials and testimonials.
The Missouri Pacific Bridge over the Missouri River at Gretpolis just south of Omaha was partially taken out by the ice, forcing trains to detour. The nearby Burlington bridge was feared to be endangered but quick work saved the structure.
The closing entertainment of the lecture course will be at the High school tomorrow night by the Spiering String Quartet of Chicago. About one hundred seats are still available. Hobbs notes the cook is leaving for Philadelphia as preparations proceed. North American.
London March 12 years ago Sir Thomas Lipton owner of the Shamrock pledged to provide good food at the lowest price for the poor. The Alexandra Trust dining rooms opened with a $500000 donation and offer meals from two cents to several cents. Menus include hot meat soup steak pudding and vegetables with pastry and tea coffee or coco. A hot meal cart service will serve schools within three miles and hot water carts will deliver meals to the bed ridden. The hall seats 1500 and can serve 70000 to 12000 daily. governors expect a 1 percent profit to fund expansion.
A fragmented passage praises a Welsh residence with modern appliances and superior quality. It mentions Sir Thomas Lipton and a Russell and notes executive committee members, but the text is garbled and incomplete.
The English captain of a Jersey boat was awarded a heavy indemnity by a French court after a mob attacked his vessel in St Malo. The judge ruled his conduct tactless and warned that another such act would lead to his arrest for disturbing the peace.
Fare is fourteen dollars and fifty cents for a Worth Texas trip with return via Rock Island Route. Tickets go on sale March 11 and 12 with a March 25 deadline.
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