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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1900
Page
1
E W Howe editor of the Atchison Daily Globe and author of The Story of a Country Town is also noted as founder of the Dont Worry Club in this description.
A reader questions the right to personal beliefs and the duty to tell children about religion. The letter, from a forty five year old citizen, ponders whether sharing or withholding opinions harms free inquiry and parental guidance. Continued on second page.
The State Journal prints six lay sermons by E W Howe editor of The Atchison Daily Globe. Frank P MacLennan offers Sheldon to publish a counterpoint and defend established church views.
Topeka residents rose early to inspect the first issue of the Sheldon edition of Capital, but distribution was hampered by a press delay and carrier shortages. Editors reported strict anti smoking rules, trimmed market news, and a shift toward explanatory editorials on crime causes.
The editor explains he cannot endorse or investigate medicines corsets books or theater ads due to time constraints and prudence. He cites denying Bible and reform related ads and rejects a Bible offer claiming it unfair. Local advertising costs may apply later, with plans to accept special sales if advertisers are truthful.
Topeka businessmen discuss the Sheldon edition noting mixed views on news value censorship of ads and ad placement. They debate potential daily viability with concerns about telegraph news, stock coverage, and whether readers and advertisers would accept the format.
Popenoe, president of the Topeka Capital Company, endorses Mr. Sheldon’s edition as a paper of higher character and class. He argues such a publication, if circulated nationwide, could address moral questions within a decade and outperform a sensational yellow journal. State officers, including F EL Grimes, the state treasurer, share their thoughts on the Sheldon edition.
Paris reports that France will not initiate mediation between England and the Transvaal nor will Russia. It suggests mediation could come from a power with cordial England ties such as Germany or the United States. France and Russia favor restraint while supporting an end to bloodshed with neutral mediation to avoid escalation.
London dispatches describe General French near Bloemfontein after capturing two hills commanding the railway. Lord Roberts reports 821 wounded and 60 to 70 killed or missing, with many Boers using expanding bullets. Mafeking besieged, famine and disease worsen as relief operations continue. Germany declines mediation as war widens.
War mutterings swirl as Bourbons press for a congressional nomination and fusion with Populists. Democrats plan Colby convention April 2 with aims to nominate and seek Populist endorsement April 3. Reeder faces three way race in Sixth District while rumors swirl of new candidates and internal party maneuvering.
Central state Republican papers discuss W Hoch for congressman at large from Kanes. Charles F Soote and W J Bailey are noted contenders with Bailey possibly seeking renomination. Hoch has not defined his position. supporters expect his name at the convention while opponents doubt his candidacy.
In the Thirty ninth district three candidates enter the Republican nomination fray for state senator. Levi Pritchard, a Populist from Hill City, currently represents the district. Republicans seeking the nomination are Dr. A. R. Jones, Wit Keeney, Charis Huschow Colby, and C Evans Hoxie, with other names mentioned as potential contenders. Saline county Republicans adopt a resolution opposing federal officeholders or railroad representatives as delegates to national conventions or committees. St A Burch Col Culp and E S Whestock compare the party committee that drafted the resolutions.
Frankfort March 13 lawmakers expect adjournment before midnight with both parties signaling a quick end. Aiming to finalize fiscal measures and reorganize the mill under Gov Beckham, debate centers on pending legislation of importance while confidence grows among Democrats and Republicans. Weather outlook listed for Chicago and Marsh with rain chances and warm fronts.
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