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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
4
A messy OCR page from a Topeka State Journal issue discusses political chatter and economic topics. It mentions Porto Rico sentiment, sugar prices, and tariff debates. The piece cites figures like McKinley and Stevens and references the Republican stance and reactions from Congress.
Owing to heavy ad demand the State Journal will issue a double sixteen page number next Saturday. The paper adds telegraph news and new features previously blocked by space. Advertisers, especially real estate, must submit copy without delay. Late copy will miss Saturday noon insertions and shift to Monday editions.
March report from Washington describes a heated Senate hearing on a petition from the Cour D'Alene district asking the secretary of war to keep federal troops in the area. The committee voted to file the document privately, with the petition reportedly lengthy and the policy debate centering on maintaining martial enforcement amid recent disorder. Governor Steunenberg testified, with Representative Leoy guiding cross examination, as the open session adjourned for the day.
Frankfort March 29 South Trimble speaker of the Kentucky House announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Seventh district. He aims to represent Kentucky in the national chamber and to advance party goals.
Denis that he has said anything favoring Bryan. Penneston, now March 31. President Cleveland was interviewed today about a statement that he approves or would repudiate William I. Fisyan for the presidency, and would vote for him if he ranked at all. He denied he had given any authority for such a statement and refused to express his views.
Washington March 29 Senator Pettus of Alabama moved to strike out the provision for an eighteen percent tariff on Porto Rico. The motion was defeated by a tally of sixteen to three.
A House bill by Representative Curtis proposes a division to handle criminal information and reference materials for courts, with an expert in criticalology to oversee procedures and a practical photographer on staff. The measure allows information sharing under state laws and local authority funding arrangements.
A damaged OCR piece describes Jackson seeking help with a legal summons in a fragile case connected to railroad stock and unpaid dues. It mentions efforts to compel payment, a Cuban return, and a constable's involvement, with references to Kansas City and local tensions as the proceedings unfold.
Washington March 24 The Senate failed to confirm W. Bynum as general appraiser of the price of New Waryer amid party clashes. Arkansas Senator Betsy and others urged rejection noting a four party balance requirement, while supporters said Bynum has long been a Democrat and backed Palmer Buckner in past campaigns.
Local theater pages preview The Winter's Tale at Crawford theater with cast led by Mary Anderson and Louis Taman Mun Kidder. Critics note reverent reception, contrasting Herminie and Perdide roles, while other performances by Ham Sou shies and Merkie-Harder troupe promise strong seasonal showings.
March 29 in Washington the House handled routine business including a bill granting Minnesota and Manitoba ratio and right of way across Chippewa and Red Lake Indian reservations. An amendment to army pay for officers and reservists, aiming to raise extra compensation for service in the Philippines, was blocked after discussion of a related provision.
A chaotic but romantic scene unfolds in Topeka as three marriage certificates are processed by the probate judge. One couple, Charis Nan of Silver Lake and another partner, win a ceremony amid crowding, missteps, and a corrected signature, then ride away in a carriage.
Constantinople reports that theMeat imports from the United States will be prohibited arguing health concerns. The American legation protested but could not obtain the ambassador’s clarifications.
A 19th century state council meeting failed to reach quorum to select the annual official paper. With three officers supporting the Crmital and three backing the Mat and Breese, the deadlock persisted. A postponement followed. the chief clerk announced plans to record the vote and reconvene on March 28.
Chicago March 29 Judge Dunne weighs Dreyer habeas corpus bid over embezzlement of 319000. Dreyer's lawyers argue misread parole law and misapplied mutimus, affecting Joliet confinement and possibly freeing Cook county inmates. State will counter tomorrow.
Berne Switzerland March 29 Portugal condemned to pay 26 014 000 francs under the Delagoa Bay railroad award.
Francis Schlatter, known as the divine healer, was arrested in Rokomo Indiana on a charge of disorderly conduct raised by his wife. Schlatter, who has conducted a large business for four months, is described as in poor condition after reportedly using brandy and opium as stimulants.
In Calcutta Lord Curzon warned that the wheat crop loss this year amounted to sixty eight to seventy million pounds, cotton losses reached seven million, and the overall drought devastated crops across Ben gal and the northwest. He noted Bombay farmers faced wild fluctuations with fool crops and cotton losses of four million pounds, and said such natural shocks make government planning nearly impossible.
Washington March 29 The House Committee on Public Lands favors a bill for a buffalo reserve in New Mexico limited to 12 000 acres of unoccupied land under a temporary lease to Buffalo Jones of Kansas The measure seeks to salvage the fast disappearing herds of American bison. The committee also approved a bill to create a national park of petrified forests in Arizona covering 12 square miles of Agate trees.
Mrs Elizabeth Mackey died Wednesday at her home after a long illness. Funeral will be from the Assumption Friday morning at 1 o clock. Frances Harriet Lynch, aged years, died in Cleveland, Ohio last Sunday. She was the daughter of Fr J Lynch, a Topeka attorney.
Proceedings in the Horlocker poisoning case proceed with jurors expected to hear closing arguments today. Defense attorney Stevens and County Attorney McCreary for the state prepare final motions as time runs short and jury instructions may be delayed.
Washington March 29 The Postmaster General sent a telegram to Postmaster Holmes at Frankfort guidance on mail delivery for named officials. The message states mail should go to actual incumbents only after lawful induction, and that certifying nontext boards does not justify delivery to contestants. Habed In Kentucky.
Terre Haute Indiana March 29 a fight on Main Street occurred today between Congressman George W Faris and J Pugh former United States consul to Palermo as the Faris team withdrew renomination. The congressman was knocked down and badly bruised but suffered only a black eye and bleeding nose.
Fragmented report notes the Philippine Commission meeting in Washington to discuss personnel involved with the Manila mission. It references doctors, medical staff, and aims to verify entitlements and assignments amid wartime concerns. The text is garbled but centers on medical support and travel arrangements for officials.
The Bere We Wee Orereschild and Sulzberger Packie company of Kanner City form a mutual benevolent association to aid members in sickness or death. Officers for the year are President J Newrass Vice president J C Hansa Secretary C J Moos Treasurer J McQueeny. Charter granted to do business in Kansas. other charters issued include Robinson Mining Company Galena capital 20000 and Long McCue Lumber Company.
The Bartholomew patient, Mr J B Bartholomew, showed rapid decline this morning with illness deteriorating. By afternoon he appeared brighter but overall condition remains discouraging and recovery seems doubtful to attending physicians.
In Washington on March 28 Senator Foraker introduced the full amendment to the Porto Rico bill. It requires duties on goods entered from Porto Rico at time of entry, with weight-based duties when warehoused, and sets a 5 cent per pound duty on all coffee imported into Porto Rico. Senator Pettigrew added amendments proposing general duties and constitutional alignment.
Testimony in a district court centers on property claimed by Jockheck in a long contested replevin. Witnesses describe a joint operation for liquor and utensils and dispute ownership of items including a beer column, towels, glasses and washing equipment.
Brussels reports Dr Leyds, envoy of the Transvaal, charging that Britain admitted borrowing six maxims from the Egyptian army for use in the Transvaal. He demanded immediate explanations from the Egyptian and Turkish governments, warning that continued refusal to answer may imply Egypt has abandoned neutrality and is aiding Great Britain. No reply had been received by March 12.
Lily Taneiry billed to appear in Citizens against the production of Degenerates in Pittsburg on March 29. Mrs. Taneiry objects to the show as immoral, and Jersey and Lily’s troupe are deemed too controversial for the town.
Senate military affairs committee favors Ben avir Allens reactiation and asks the war secretary for figures on Philippine casualties including killed wounded and disease deaths. Committee amends to compare losses of American troops with those in the Philippines. American stock broker Henry J Jennings fails in London.
Louisville dispatch reports Governor Taylor, en route to Butler county for his sister’s funeral, asserting that attorneys’ agreement limits any moves in the case. He vows to pursue all rights without backing down.
In New York on March 28 a hearing on Harper & Brothers voluntary dissolution showed assets around five million dollars. The firm could not cover interest on its debts as Referee Francia Cantina weighed the bankruptcy and liquidation options. Machinery, electrotype plates, type, and manuscripts formed the bulk of the assets while ongoing operating expenses strained cash flow.
Robert Smith faced charges after a fire at the New Yoel Mercantile U. Smith, colored, arrested by police on suspicion of running from the scene. Nelson Robertson, a colored man nicknamed Six Fingered Jack Jones, also detained by police for disturbing the peace amid a long standing feud with his mother in law. A white bakery theft on East Fourth Street and ongoing domestic disputes with a husband prompted police to intervene. one arrest involved a bite on an officer's finger, causing a sling to be worn for days. Phone 146%
Digestive woes plague many and prompt fear of fake cures. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets distinguish from secret remedies, with no hidden ingredients and a focus on aiding digestion after meals. They dissolve food thoroughly, avoiding cathartics, addressing root causes in the bowels to relieve sour digestion and related symptoms.
A fragmented Topeka page lists medical services with Dr H. Guibor details and James B Hayden as attorney entries. Also shown are listings for educational language tutors, storage services, watch repair, stamps and stencils, the J C Darling Co rubber stamps, and a Cycle Co advertising positions.
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