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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1900
Page
4
A crowded report discusses a proposed three cent fare in Detroit and public welfare concerns, detailing senate and house maneuvers, governor actions, and police power in traffic and city council decisions. It notes reactions from residents and officials about fare enforcement and public welfare.
Erroneous OCR fragments describe a high court ruling on antitrust law. The text mentions the trust, a legal showdown, and the idea that trust influence will be checked by law. It asserts a verdict sustaining competition and notes potential impact on future trust cases.
Henry T. Oxnard emerges in a debated policy discussion linking sugar and beet markets. The article notes his influence in Washington and in California political circles, detailing his stance on beet prices, his connections to industry annotations, and the push for stable prices at the producer level.
The text presents a jumble of archaic phrases and misspelled lines touching on innocence, deception, and social duty. It mentions two fiddlers meeting, concerns about being held, a refund proving a point, and a general season’s reflection on affection and misfortune.
Letters and editorials criticize sensational content and religious misuse in journalism. Commentary argues for honest reporting over partisan flair, praising genuine editorial integrity and public demand for straight news rather than spectacle.
The Central Pennsylvania Methodist Episcopal Conference met at Hartston, Pa, on March 3. It instructed its delegation to the general conference to vote for an amendment to church discipline. The amendment would discipline Methodist members who advocate or obtain liquor licenses or lend church property to support such licenses.
March 2 report says the Republican state convention will be composed of about sixteen delegates and a white state ticket will be chosen for the national convention. Burdock Blood Bitters is advertised as aiding clear head and active brain for the male voter.
Hutchinson Kansas March 20 The Hutchinson Kansas Salt company has purchased the Joy Morton salt plants of the Kansas salt fields. The purchase price cited is 150 000. Santa Fe interests and Gould stockholders are named as purchasers or major holders. The move consolidates control under one management, with barons of Missouri Pacific among heavy stockholders.
Port Hayes March 20 The government grants 7 600 acres of land and buildings to Emporia State Normal and a western branch of Manhattan Agricultural College. The complex includes dormitories barracks a dining hall and storehouse ready for occupancy by 200 students next year funded by a wheat lease income. The plan places the new branches under the existing Regents and Directors with acreage devoted to wheat and a ready revenue stream. Congressman Miller notes the distance from Emporia to the border and western Kansas underlines the project’s regional reach and need.
Hutchinson March 20 The Meade county community is well acquainted with Holland Whitaker the Kentuckian who danced with killing Goebel He once lived on a ranch in Meade county and was known as a bold ready man Whitaker moved to Kansas and engaged to a Meade county girl before returning to Kentucky where the engagement was broken before the marriage date
The Southern Kansas Methodist conference Sunday released resolutions attacking the current prohibition policy. Ministers condemn Governor Stanley's approach as weak and urge stronger enforcement and improved state officials to uphold the law.
Mitchinson March 20 report notes Reno County man Mayor Harsha invested 1300 in black Galloway cattle placed on his Partridge ranch. He owns land totaling about one and a quarter sections. Cattle value rose to 4000 with 25800 tied to sales and current holdings. investment growth claims 25,000 in six years with profits rising.
Greybill sold seventy five head of Halsta cows yesterday to I L Ewvensy of Kingman county for 40 per read. Also noted are reports of crude material shipments to Neodesha refineries and oil activity near Osage Indian nation with Wells being examined and crude shipped to Standard Oil refineries at Neodeshia. Pensions granted in Washington include Edward P Wheeler and Henry Fader among others with sums ranging from 6 to 17 dollars in various homes.
From Atchison on March 21 the convention continued with a freewheeling session. Objections by Doniphan county delegates over the resolutions committee were quickly resolved. A notable resolution condemns Pension Commissioner Bysine while endorsing Congressman Curtis. Matthew Edmonds of Metamora has been nominated as presidential elector for the First district.
Assistant Attorney General James E Boyd Ilay renders an opinion to the secretary of the treasury approved by the attorney general. The question is whether transactions known as all loans or pledges fall under schedule A war revenue act. The opinion holds that to be taxable, a mortgage or pledge must describe the property and secure a definite sum loaned. Delivery of stock as security alone without an accompanying agreement or contract does not make the transaction a taxable mortgage or pledge. The decision concludes that stock transfers as collateral without explicit repayment terms do not qualify as a taxable transaction under the act.
In Kansas City on March 20, federal judges Amis A. Thayer and John B. Phittis approved the reorganization sale of the Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf road. Arkansas Construction and T Hill of New York protested the sale but were denied the right to intervene. Attorneys will appeal to the U S Supreme Court for Arkansas Construction, which held claims against the railroad for construction work.
The National Steel company reincorporated in New Jersey with a capital of 14 00,000 and held its first meeting at Orange under New Jersey laws. Three new directors from New York and East Orange were elected, and W F Relus Baldwin was chosen president with Ferie i as treasurer.
The War Department has received a census from the Sanitary Corps on Manila population. The tally centers on about 150,000 in the main district and excludes suburban areas, convents, prisons, and inmates. The Chinese population is estimated at least 10,000, with total city figures still incomplete.
Paris reports a daring theft of 400000 francs on the Northern railroad today. The Bank of France had deposited 620000 francs, with 400000 slotted in a satchel carried by two clerks. As two strangers distracted staff, a third thief slipped away with the satchel after chatting with it, the loss only noticed too late to stop them.
City Physician peers stated today that there were not more than 40 cases of smallpox in Topeka. He noted the number of cases is represented by 40 cards, marking a great decrease from earlier counts. At one time there were 125 cards, implying at least twice that many patients.
In Hays City at 3:44 p.m. the Republican caucus nominated Reeder by a 74 to 0 vote. The result will be ratified when the convention convenes at 4 p.m.
Report of attempted boxing match arrangements between Sharkey and Fitzsimmons. Delaven house meeting to discuss forfeit, deposits, and venue with bids from Seaside Sporting Club and Weathers sporting group. Offers included percentages of gross receipts and profits, with deposits and plans to continue after a May 11 date.
The home of Henry Biroth in Marion Indiana was destroyed by a natural gas explosion today. Mr and Mrs Biroth their 14 year old son and Samet O Payne were injured. The boy and Payne will probably die. The family was safe when the blast occurred.
An ad explains catarrh as inflammation in any mucous membrane and promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a fast acting remedy. It lists ingredients Hydrastis mucilyptol Guaiacol and claims relief from coughing and throat clearing with no narcotic ingredients. Tablets priced at 60 cents, touted as safe and non addictive.
A Santa Fe fireman named Suttert is described as suffering a peculiar throat bone obstruction. The patient endured distress after several attempts to remove the bone, with a plan to perform an operation to extract it. Williams reportedly swallowed the boy Monday and experienced significant distress as a result while residing here.
J Chatters of Frazer Imre testified before a congressional industrial committee in Chicago about manufacturing conditions in Illinois and the west. He charged unions with forming the country’s largest and most arrogant trust and criticized the political influence on judiciary selection while alleging Chicago manufacturers faced years of inadequate police protection due to politics.
London reports March 9 note a war dispute over dum-dum bullets used by Boe forces. President of Traunqual denies government approval of explosive projectiles. Lord Robets asks for transmission to neutral powers. Dispatch from Land Hoberts questions candor and details of the arms involved.
Philadelphia report states venerable infielder Hugh Jennings will not sign Brooklyn’s contract and is training Cornell University’s team. After the southern trip with the college players, Jennings will assume the sporting editor role at a Philadelphia paper. Washington senate session notes Pettigrew seeks consent to print a collection of sayings by statesmen, with Sewell objecting.
The trial of former Inspector General Marsh of Allegan began in Lansing on March 30 for complicity in military board frauds. Marsh's counsel requested a contingency due to Marsh’s father, an important witness, being unavailable. The motion was denied and jury selection proceeded.
London March 2 in the house of commons today a proclamation was issued on the alleged threats by the Boers to destroy Johannesburg and what they may expect if property is destroyed. Washington March 20 senate appropriations committee reported back the deficiency bill increasing total to 3 545 040 with 25 000 for senate offenses and 20 000 for gauging streams of the United States. Denied statements about President McKinley accepting a chair at American University. Boot and party arrived in Washington from Charleston.
Washington March 20 The committee on rivers and harbors agreed to Tapert favorably a bill of much interest to the lumber industry of the northwest exempting certain navigable streams from the prohibition against running loose logs in such streams. New York March 3 The stockholders of the Exchange Bank and the frame bank have decided to combine on March 2. Washington: the United States auxiliary cruiser Digke arrived here and will proceed to Washington. Arthur P. Gres ier noted.
An advertisement touts Mrs Pinkham as head of a women staffed correspondence service for female ailments. It claims all letters are opened read and answered by women only with strict confidentiality and cites her local city connections and a large base of two million suffering women. Her address is Lynn, Massachusetts.
Frank Murphy and H Darling arrested for winning a job at East Firth Avenue. Bo Parral and Kenny B Sperling jailed on suspicion of escaping Leavenworth. Bertie Wright and Mrs Wright and Ler Farria arrested for disorderly conduct on East Fourth Street. A political club organized at Weber's hall for TF Doran for county attorney. James Mullen presides Santa Fe shop men and Frank Blanch secretary Fourth Ward. Paul Shirk arrested for breaking into a residence on Twelfth and Fillmore stealing watches. Shirk previously troubled, linked to insanity hedge defense. Geo L Seeley injured at Washburn College accident near ankle. Mrs Rieck and daughters Bertha leaving for Daybar. farewell party at Wash Indiantreet. Calvary Mission held first service in new hall at Sixth and Lake. Rev Alfred Brown started mission over 15 years ago. Last week moved to better location. services Sundays and Fridays. sewing school Saturdays. Jail official says Joe Ente killed at Po ti City Ok did not flee to Tie veka. officers countermanded arrest. family lived in moving wagon.
Mra A E Dickinson died at her home early this morning of potomonia. Funeral arrangements are incomplete with services likely at Swevick Church on Wednesday. An infant son of Mr and Mrs Fulton died last night at 125 Monroe Street. The notice is fragmentary with irregularities in names and details.
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