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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1900
Page
4
The article cites broad political commentary from the Topeka State Journal, discussing French, Dewey, Bryan, Cleveland, and party leadership. It notes ongoing debates about tariff policy, election prospects, and the influence of party bosses on the Democratic and Republican fields. It references weather impacts in Colorado and conflicts over Sinn Fein and Irish representation.
The speaker argues that domestic production will adapt to demand and that prosperity rests on strong finances and imports. Railways are seen as crucial to economic health, with emphasis on superiority in agriculture, manufacturing, and shipbuilding. The piece contemplates comparing railway-era property values to rail wars and their influence on broader property values.
Fragmentary OCR text about daily life disruptions and trouble. lacks clear event, names, or location to form a coherent news item. No identifiable persons, organizations, dates, or concrete actions are readable for a structured summary.
A fragmented note discusses planning rest, reading, and home projects. It mentions a tailor or factory element and advises against wasting money on certain weeks. The text hints at opinions about seeking a doctor and considering other actions, urging caution before committing to purchases.
Former U S Marshal Dr Neely, once under Cleveland’s administration, runs in Leavenworth political fray. Gandi, Milias, Seneca and Atchinan figures are noted in a contested field amid local campaigns and a tense civic mood.
New York May 1 closing day of the Edumenical conference drew a large attendance. The program featured lectures by A. B. Capen and others on home work and church support, with Rev. George Wilson and Rev. Dr Genese F. Pentient among speakers. Delegates shifted to a later noon gathering and discussed expansion of missionary work and cooperation as the day ended.
Chicago May 1 Delegates from across the world attend opening sessions of the Methodist Church general conference with about 750 delegates entering the gathering. The event features provisional delegates, discussions on rules, and potential changes, while questions of slavery and women delegates spark interest amid arrivals from the South and key figures such as Mrs McMahan and Charles Gatlowsy.
The Kansas board completed the valuation of railroad property with a total increase of 10000 due to new equipment and improvements. Union Pacific up 12500, Pullman adds five cars boosting its increase to 25000, while others saw reductions. Next week the board shifts to telegraph and telephone properties with several notable increases expected.
Philadelphia May 1 Directors of the Pennsylvania railroad declare a regular semi annual dividend of 243 per cent payable May 31 to stockholders registered on the books April 20 Bryan on the Wing Detroit May 1 Bryan arrives from Port Huron for Columbus speech then returns to Detroit for Mohawk club banquet tomorrow Want 1 25 a day Springfield May 1 Car makers strike demanding 825 day at several works 250 join including Grey Tron Foundry Rost Bettepdort Metal Wheel Armstrong Foundry Advance Wages Granted Youngstown May 1 Journeymen plus asbera ansersy laters carpenters get wage advance. about 1 000 affected Rolling Alls Shut Down Toledo May 1 East Side Rollingsmills halt 306 workers unemployed. lack of orders Mill strike Milwaukee May 1 about 100 union workers in carriage and wagon works strike in Milwaukee Strike on Nick Dafmale NY May 1 nickel shipment gold controversy La Bretiens ship to France may carry gold National City Bank tonnage discussed Hubert's Jury Disagrees Salt Lake May 1 jury in Beepublican cohabitation case discharged Section Men Strike Seymour May 1 Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern see men strike for higher wages about 4 000 out Savannah Strike May 1 Pulling Traten council reports 800 men strike in Savannah for higher wages
Topeka's Melan arch bridge over the Kaw inspired nationwide bridge programs. The latest federal project for a Washington memorial house spans the Potomac with designs from twelve contenders. Prof. Willa H Burr of Columbia College won the prize for a thirty arch design, with the bridge costing 360000.
The Santa Fe passenger department announced lowered rates from Chicago Missouri river and areas near Colorado declared by Rock Island. Fares are one fare plus 2 dollars round trip with tickets on June 2 July 7 8 10 13 and August 2 and travel by October 31.
The fragment describes a partnership settlement suit involving Hazen and Isenhart with a motion to certify to the court of appeals. It notes a case sent back to the district court from a supreme court decision and mentions Patrick Loch and Sarah Ferughty in a dispute. The text also includes an unrelated ad for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Newton, Kansas.
Keegan charges coal dealers with causing winter price hikes in Osage City report. Butterly says prices rose from 4 to 1.50 per ton in Topeka with mine prices around 2.00, adding freight and drayage raised dealer costs. He claims a middleman profit, disputes Keegan’s claims, and asserts Keegan misinformed about local coal dealers’ wealth.
Fires rage across the burned district with no rain and no communication except via Soo line telegraph. A passenger train was halted in the blaze and only reached Faithorn last night. Lumber camps and farms destroyed. losses run to hundreds of thousands. Smoke and fumes afflict Middle Inlet and Cedarville as Milwaukee Road lines face severe damage.
Residents along Topeka avenue between Tenth and Twelfth seek city council approval to convert parking into central parkings rather than full paving. A drawn plan shows three 60 foot parkings per block, 100 feet between, with central 100 foot long island parks, curbing of Colorado sandstone, grass, and flower beds maintained by residents.
Warden J B Tomlinden reports the state penitentiary twine plant will produce 100000 pounds for harvest season. About one tenth has sold, with proceeds handled by the warden. Most twine will go to Marshall, Washington and Cowley counties at 10 1/2 cents per pound. The product weighs 800 feet per pound, countering trust claims of inferior quality and shorter length.
Postmaster Guthrie invites top officials from the Post Office Department to the Kansas state convention in Topeka on May 21 and 22. Invitations go to Charles Emory Smith Perry S Heath W S Shetla Hareer EC Madden J L Bristow J F Metcalf A W Matchen Ward Ungame S P Tate and K F Lawson. Attendance uncertain but J L Riston and Derry S Heath likely present. letters pour in from ministers across the state. special railroad rates requested.
A state official resignation accelerates a rare political moment as Javed Stetler of Wellinernn quits his role as chief in the rain department. Governor accepts the resignation or expects Te Hure to fill the post, marking a notable personnel change amid state administration. Also noted is the American fellowship awards in classical studies for 1901 with two graduate school recipients at the University of Mbebisam.
Under last week’s house order today and tomorrow are set for general debate on the Nicaragua canal bill. An attempt to settle time failed, Hepburn proposed amendments replacing defend with protect and adding defense provisions, Shackelford backed a minority report for not linking to the Hay-Paunsett treaty, while Levering supported the canal along port lines. Editor note references Kansas v Colorado suit and governor orders, with assistants handling credit and millinery department ads in the same issue.
A grocery ad urges buyers to spend a five dollar order to save one to two dollars and promises satisfaction with refunds. It notes prompt mail order fulfillment and a one time payment of 25 cents per hundred Blue Premium Stamps tomorrow.
New York May u sonn W Gates a director of the American Steel and Wire company was served with four criminal summonses for alleged official misconduct. The summons names George A Lamb and is returnable at Jefferson Market police court on May 34 at 2. Lambert president of the company departed for Chicago this afternoon and Gates planned to stay until tomorrow before joining him.
A Wise county coal mine fire from last Saturday evening has claimed four miners. The blaze at Tum Creek mine near Roanoke Virginia is under control but full damage and casualty figures are not yet known. Several miners were underground at the time. The cause remains undetermined.
Washington May 1 The senate passed the Alaskan Code bill after it was decided that pressing amendments on mine claims would risk defeating the measure. Mr Carter pressed for withdrawal of Sections 73 of the MA and related amendments to avoid jeopardizing passage. Proctor introduced a bill to improve military efficiency, the army reorganization bill, but the senate moved to consider the army appropriation. The house reported a bill at 186,491 and the senate carried 580.
At Indianapolis the Bryan fusion Populist state convention began to elect delegates. Seals for the fusion wing, General J. S. Weaver of Colfax, tallies delegates as Populists prepare for the Sioux Falls meeting in May.
The executive council awarded H. L. Peppmyer of Gos West Tenth Avenue the contract to haul coal to the state house and remove ashes from the penitentiary waste. He will receive 18 cents per ton for hauling and 15 cents per yard for ash removal. Indiana leaders and national figures arrived for the event as plans for homeseekers excursions and rail offers were noted.
Claire Duval the Democratic nominee for Reveits district will campaign in a few days, dedicating all time to the race. He travels but has arranged with his house to devote full efforts to supporting LF Campbell, the commonlines candidate, planning to start soon and ensure the field remains active.
Bryce McMurtrie transfers property to Carrie Johnson for 1500 dollars, covering lots S12 E14 and 616 Lane Street in Williams and Dillon's addition. Andrew Smith and spouse transfer part es et Ralf northwest quarter B 33, 1B, to Poe Garwood and spouse. Cook handles sheriffs deed to W. a. 5 912 13 Munson end addition, to Amanda Poreman, Buin. int ss section 14 in Topelea cares ery.
A May 1 report announces a vast electric railway plan for Toledo signed by McKinley. Officials are to appoint civil government leaders, with the proposal described as a sweeping transit network. A stray reference to local services and a library event is noted in the coverage.
An advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as help for weary women, claiming it strengthens women to bear burdens and overcome gendered harms. It asserts coast to coast recognition, many grateful letters, a Lynn Massachusetts address, and free initial guidance.
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