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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1900
Page
5
A May 2 cablegram from Panama reports the Panama Canal commission approving a two year extension for completion beyond the original period. The note discusses security assurances, U S political debate, and the potential impact on the Hay-Pauncefote treaty and future navigation.
Washington reports a May 4 dispatch listing deaths among Philippine campaign troops from malaria fever and other causes. Entries include multiple companies and regiments with names like George X Wubatar, Joseph Hreunert, Beniy Hunan, Wasley Merritt, and Frederick T Gleason, among others, with dates from March to May.
Real estate transfers listed include EM Farnum and 28 Madiban Street in Hoi fangs area transferring to A W Matheld and wife. Names, unusual street spellings, and garbled phrases suggest a fragmented OCR of transfers plus scattered, unclear health and product mentions such as Burdock Hitters.
In Chicago a touring company star William Wayne faced a dual ordeal as his wife lay dying in hospital during a New Production. With no understudy, he battled emotion on stage and kept in touch with her condition between acts. She died about four hours after he reached the hospital, prompting his collapse after the final curtain.
At the New York Masonic session Grand Master Pownall says Washington lodge did not restore the edict of non intercourse with Hamburg. He notes considerable correspondence and favors cordial relations while opposing severance. Washington seeks exchange of representatives but is declined.
Washington May 2 The fifth triennial congress of American Physicians and Surgeons opened with about 100 members present. Dr Henry P Bowditch of Harvard led the session. Papers on Bacteriology in Health and Disease were read and discussed as the congress considers forming an American Therapeutic Society. A banquet and speeches followed.
The April 1000 monthly statement of the Comptroller of the Currency reports flow of tonnage and rate activity. Figures show 922.000 handled and related financial actions. The document notes April results and the annualized totals for the period, reflecting regulatory oversight and banking movements.
Social and personal items detail a Topeka Kansas club afternoon hosted by Susie Gay and Edna McTillis at Miss McTillis home on West Tenth Street. Guests include Nickerson of Mexico City, Ki Tingatell, Gros, Scovill, Weaver, Icnowics, Thigapeon, and Wille, with prizes and club meetings noted. Several members plan visits, entertainments and trips to Arkansas City Hutchinson Newton and Puget Sound summer resort, while church society events and dental convention visits are also mentioned.
A Washington dispatch reports the Navy Department is considering selling all steam yachts tug boats and steam vessels purchased after the Maine destruction two years ago. Larger vessels useful as colliers and transports will be kept along with a few smaller survey and peacetime duty ships. About twenty yachts and as many other craft are laid up in navy yards deteriorating due to lack of funds and care.
The line heavy ad lists groceries and prices at The Star Grocery operated by H Montgomery successor to J and Sproat. It includes fresh meats, canned goods, evaporated fruits, breakfast items, baking supplies, and mail order services. Also notes government valuation and weasel control cost context.
Governor Stanley sought return of William Allport from Kansas for a Ilinois hearing but Allport and the local sheriff failed to appear in Topeka. Camp, county attorney, says Allport wished to face charges, with Galena counsel noting a desire to restate the requisition.
A department of agriculture report on U S Turkey trade notes meat exports totaling under 100 and imports of cottons worth thousands yearly The cotton imports, essential for certain goods, cannot be sourced elsewhere and imply the government may not restrict exports to Turkey despite questions between governments.
Dr BW Campbell, dean of the medical faculty, says no hospital in Montreal will certify women for the medical degree at Bishops College Lennoxville after today. Miss Evans, holder of the David Silver medal, is not eligible, with Prof Samuels announcing a separate event in Kansas City on May 4 at the National Hotel.
A jumble of Topeka items: court sessions, weather notes, stray remarks on parks, rail, and street fairs. Mentions include Lyndon band, Santa Fe coach stops, Missourian weather, and city reports on public notices, traffic, and local concerts.
New York reports William Rockefeller, not John D. Rockefeller, will join the Missouri Pacific board as Rockefeller interests buy into bonds and stock. Russell Sage says directors will meet again, with Rockefeller representation likely. dividend plans are undecided. Bonds totaling 18 million dollars will affect interest charges and investments tied to capital expenditures.
A Pretoria letter reports Boers plan to flee if the English seize the Transvaal. Many older Boers contemplate moving to German West Africa or other nations, while friends of President Kruger say he would spend his final years in Holland or Germany if independence is lost.
A Havana report from May 2 discusses Cubans facing unemployment after harvest. Officials urge relying on United States support while maintaining an independent Cuban government, noting divisions among revolutionaries and the influence of the Union Democratic party in Santiago Province.
Washington May comptroller of the currency reports total national bank note circulation at year end near 40 million dollars, with defined increases in bond backed and lawful money categories. The monthly gain includes substantial rises in both regulated and registered deposits to support circulating notes.
About 350 Boilermakers struck in Chicago stopping work in twenty two shops. The action followed reports that union shops aided nonunion rivals in a months-long dispute. Officials sought to confirm the extent of the alleged assistance.
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