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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1900
Page
13
In a heated session the council discussed bonds for city projects including the Martin property and Deane tract. Citizens voiced mixed support as officials outlined funding plans and potential impacts on development and services.
In Cleveland, Ohio, March meeting notes show Beno Breidenthal and Populist delegates debating strategy ahead of a pivotal convention. The report cites tensions within the movement, calls for labor action, and the push for a broader fusion with allied workers.
An OCR fragment notes men being drawn into ranks from Anvge and other places, machinists not coming out, movement tiring, and evoys pursued in a historical labor context.
The Horlocker murder case opened in district court for a few hours before recess until Monday. State Attorney McCreary presented Tara Stewart’s testimony and William Franklin’s testimony, challenged as incompetent and hearsay. John Cook and WT Tonn offered to show defense insanity. Mrs Buell testified about the defendant’s demeanor, while other witnesses supported the defense’s lone expert witness.
A confused user asks why Topeka city notices and quarterly financials are omitted or misprinted. They allege council meeting reports are incomplete, delays in posting, and concern over missing or mislaid records that would show city finances, sewer work, and potential damages.
Kansas City March 24 The Star reports General Frederick Funston will soon return to the United States after administrative duty in the Philippines. He accepted the assignment to avoid steering the army from its colonial post but fast adaptation to civilian life is unlikely. After arrival he led a brigade near San Tomas and oversaw patrols across twenty towns. In a letter to a friend he said he would seek retirement soon and may marry this countryman.
Capitat owner C Papence returned today from an eastern trip. He expected to be absent from the city for two weeks but was cut short by events. When asked about earnings for Breldun week he refused to share information, saying he does not give figures to subscribers and advertisers.
A Detroit telegraph report says thawed rivers Grand Halsin Huron flood towns along their banks. Bellville and Monroe face rising waters with basements flooded and dike breaches halted by quick repairs. Neighbors evacuate as blocks of ice threaten more damage, with Holleville and Lowell noted in trouble.
New York March reports from G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade describe early success of the new monetary measure at treasury and banks. They note rising bank circulation and increased notes, with mixed impact on interior banks and overall market jitters. The Carynvelo Frick settlement is flagged as significant to iron and new industry, while prices and demand shift across Pittsburgh, Chicago, Philadelphia, and London.
Captain HM Ward of the steamer Lawrence faced a preliminary murder trial in Galveston for the death of street cleaner Michael Melligan aboard the gunboat Machine. Bond set at 9500 dollars. Ward sought habeas corpus as a writ. A board of inquiry including Lt Grant Lt Frenet and Dr Richards was appointed to investigate the killing.
A Topeka circular urges all political parties religious groups and temperance societies to unite for a state department of temperance led by three commissioners. The plan mirrors North Dakota's model with deputies, salaries, and districting to enforce prohibition. Local clubs to form statewide by Topeka officials, funds solicited, and rapid spread across Kansas.
In Leavenworth Col D B Anthony seeks a court order to compel the Leavenworth Standard directors to record him as owner of ten shares recently purchased. He claims exclusion from the business and books by rival editors has denied him access and justice, and he asks the court to intervene in the ongoing dispute between rival papers.
Washington March 24 the conference report on the Porto Rican relief bill passed the House by 135 to 87 and goes to the president. The debate featured criticism of current legislation toward Porto Rico and discussion of open door in China, with officials noting tariff bill concerns and memorials for Ulysses S. Grant. Fairbanks paid tribute to Oliver P Morton, while Mrs. Rodman Wanamaker died in Philadelphia. The issue included market notes and various notices and ads.
Market summary from Chicago Chicago March 4 reports wheat trading opening with dull activity then gains aided by higher cables and strong corn. Export orders influenced sentiment with 100000 bushels No 4 northern sold for export while Minneapolis and Duluth note labor issues. Liverpool futures advance contrasted by quiet domestic demand and unsettled weather.
New York grain market overview with May wheat and corn notes. Mentions shipments, prices, and market sentiment, highlighting traders, stock movements, and expectations for futures, with Arthur Joseph and Z. C. Colngs as sources. Reports from New York March 21 and 24.
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