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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1900
Page
4
Fragmented notes describe political and economic tensions from Hawaii to Nicaragua and Brazil, including governance moves in Hawaii, debt concerns in Latin America, labor strife forecasts, and calls for reforms. The piece weaves in social musings and brief vignettes on culture, commerce, and daily life from major cities.
New York reports Charlen Z Yerkes intends to build a nine mile underground railroad in London with agents reviewing lines in tandem with London experts. D H Louderback, Chicago elevated leader, travels to confer while plans involve several millions. Yerkes aims to exit Chicago elevated lines, transferring control to the Whitney Bikina Widener aligned syndicate and preserving major stakes in surface routes.
Andrew Carnegie argues in a Century essay that large capital trusts benefit both rich and poor. He claims competition remains essential, trusts will lower consumer prices as production expands, and the rich won’t be made poorer while the poor gain. The piece appears in the Endeavor Edition of In Its Steps with details on publication and vendors.
An eastern paper printed a clever Atanna of 280 actors and their poker clash. May or Drew was accused of an attempt to punch a bluff but held back, likely to respond with a flash of clubs. The piece satirically questions what the mayor did in the epistolary frame.
In Columbus Bryan arrived from Port Huron at 4 AM. He faced two Ohio free silver leaders, General Warner and Allen Thurman, who urged him against endorsing a sixteen to one policy. Bryan argued the monetary situation had changed since 1896. A vast audience of about 10,000 packed the Auditorium, with many Democrats who opposed Bryan in 1896 present, signaling a reunited party and focus on monetary policy.
Kansas City May 2 directors of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railway chartered last week at Topeka elected officers AB Stilwell president Enrique Creel vice president S A Witherbes second vice president W W Sylvester third vice president Alonso Fernandes fourth vice president
Dozens of Kansas physicians arrive in Topeka for the thirty fourth annual Kansas Medical Society session. Capt J G Waters welcomes the practitioners at Rep Nall while Dr A B Ambpee offers prayers. Br J W Porter of Pittsburgh responds to the welcome with Dr Charles Gardiner of Emporia presiding as the opening events begin Thursday morning and continue through Friday afternoon.
The Topeka Capital Company is being heard in the district court over notes against the old Capit company for Whitt paper Amnuning to Bhous 2400 dollars, issued in 1893. Judgment was awarded to the paper firm by a jury, appealed, and after two hearings the case returned to the lower court for a new trial. The forthcoming trial is expected to settle the outstanding indebtedness. County commissioners will meet to approve all molaisas on file with the churk county bo dag.
The year 1899 saw 28 365 miles of railway completed with 9 private lines owning 9203 miles. The state shared the rest among 22 companies. Russia’s rail system operated 1 380 passenger and 6 060 goods locomotives, 260 passenger cars, 160 900 trucks and other rolling stock. Passenger and freight traffic totaled 51 492 000. Gross receipts reached 297 million rubles, expenses 195 million, yielding a net around 102 million rubles.
Mrs Thomas of South Brooklyn in a trance ignited a fire in a baby carriage beside a kitchen stove. Her year old daughter Mary died within an hour. The mother emerged later in a dazed state and may be mentally wrecked. Neighbors had long noted her trance like spells and episodes of muteness or unsteadiness.
In Iowa City on May 1, women split over a heating plant related school measure. The final tally shows women voting in favor and against, with overall support for issuing ten year bonds at 4 percent for the improvement. The measure carried by a narrow majority, while the equity issue failed.
In Chicago on May 2, while firing a salute in honor of Admiral Dewey at Lock Port in the drainage canal, Quartermaster Sergeant Richard Popp of Fowler's battery was fatally injured by an exploding charge used with a brass nine-pound Napoleon gun.
May 2 telegrams report the Gaebel murder case defendants Powers Davis Youtsey and others will be tried in Scott County venue. In Frankfort a car repairers strike and related workers walkout in Buffalo reflect nationwide labor tensions.
Former Irish MP Michael Davitt, ex member of the Hultish house, travels through Transvaal and donates £10 to Berpe engineering works explosion sufferers in Johannesburg relief effort. May 2 Pretoria dispatch.
Sale list shows discounts on tapestry stand and table covers curtain poles with pictures in any color word Bruns Extension Body .40 up felt shades with spring rollers 10¢ opaque shades with spring rollers 26e bath items tan jackets in seven feet length priced at 5 and 6.50 dollars silk shirt waists in multiple prices and up-to-date shades silk-faced shirt waist quality belts offer basic belts and DIY options with ribbons buckles and slides at reasonable cost.
Readable text advertises Te and bie laces in white and black at a sale price of 4 cents. Limited detail hints at fabric goods offered at low cost.
John Alex Dowie, Chicago faith healer and head of the Christian Catholic church, appeared at the court department in Washington on May 7. He disclosed recent purchase of a five ounce machine and Nottingham gear to set up in Waukegan with 20,000 workers, aiming to establish a carbide industry for his church community. Government officials indicated wartime and immigration laws permit such work in new industries, and Dowie anticipated profitable enterprise despite regulatory questions.
A Times dispatch from Sterling Colorado reports Platte River rising due to leaks and high water. The Burlington and Atte spur railroad bridge and other otter bridges may fail, threatening property and causing significant damage in nearby towns.
Major and Mire and A M Harvey traveled to Wakarusa for fishing while T F Deran and Chester Woodware left for Morris county on business and to shoot. A marriage license was issued to Ferguson and Wines, Bowers Seed, and Bothy of Tapeh. The Republican Fiambes club plans a meeting at headquarters. Frank Nelson and Sack’s Military band will perform. Jacob Stitt filed a rebate court claim against John Rey’s estate for 312149 for labor, his second such claim recently. Rev F W Emerson will address the North Ke Temperance Commissioner club at Laneas Avenue M E church. Revenues from stamps and newspapers on April tenth totaled 310 and 1432.27 higher than last year. Grace 5 Chambertin filed city court suits against Joab Mulvane for 390 each over damages to property.
Mr. C. Snotes, superintendent of telegraph, reports from Chi to Santa Fe about a calm celebration after the transcontinental cane arrival. He notes the standout feature was a tense march along the street, with little disturbance observed and no major detentions. Sholes is credited with the parade’s care, and Admiral Dewer is mentioned in the follow‑up notes. He is now referred to as Mrs. Hazen's second mate.
A proposed electric road from Lanexa midway between Kansas City and Paris aims to connect major cities including Rome and Philadelphia, with tickets via the trunk railway system. The Rathbone Sisters No. 2 host a social dance May 3 at K P hall 6th and Quincey to raise funds and gauge public interest. Tickets 50 cents admission, two for one. For details contact J H Burgi 44 Clark Street Chicago.
Fragmented text warns eye strain causes head aches, fatigue, and inflammation. It notes symptoms like tiredness and drowsiness after long reading and suggests resting, using caution, and seeking consultation for relief and prevention.
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