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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1900
Page
6
A dense shop notice from The Star Grocery in Montgomery promotes a wide range of items from kitchenware to food staples. It emphasizes mail orders, low prices, value for money, and encourages customers to examine stock and prices for savings in everyday purchases.
Washington May 1 The senate deliberates a bill to create a consular service with exam system for consuls general and commercial ministers. It fixes salaries across classes from 5 000 to 10 000 dollars and outlines recall terms and transfer rules for appointees amid a broad reorganization of the consular corps.
Washington May A war department records show Gen Otis questioned authority to dismiss officers in Manila courts martial. Major George W Kirk and others faced charges for conduct unbecoming an officer with several officers convicted and dismissed. The board’s findings and proposed actions await secretary of war review and a special report by the judge advocate general.
Fragmentary report from San Francisco May 1 outlines a highwayman attack near Cleveland involving a young man and a fatality. The garbled OCR mentions tickets, routes via the Santa Fe, and references to a return trip with unclear details about the event and person(s) involved.
Philadelphia May 2 A strike by the Brotherhood of Carpenters and allied Building Trades Council halts work on the convention exposition as 16 000 men walk out. The action, following a union dispute, threatens further delays and expands the overall building trades walkout to about 16 100 workers. The stoppage complicates preparations for the Republican National Convention.
The second day of the annual State Federation of clubs meeting drew higher attendance and full sessions. Reports from committees prefaced a morning of domestic and home life topics led by De Hyelyn C. Kollocke of Peabody and Mrs Alice Millington of Girard. A chafing demonstration by Miss Jessie Humiten showcased dishes while musical and literary features highlighted opera periods. Election of officers remained unsettled amid factional interest and the Winfield Courier praised Mrs Gilead and others as notable attendees.
Washington reports Jotmaon W. High of Arlington has been reinstated as a special agent in the General Land Office. The move reflects administration policy toward former party members who returned and performed well. High, previously chief of division, had been dropped but reappointed after supporting Republican tickets in recent elections.
Government plan activities shift as Senate removes and revises armor funding. Provisions set price caps at 300 per ton for armor vessels and cap total armor expenditure at 4 million, with 2 million available immediately. Another amendment allows purchase of a Havana floating dock from Spain for 255000 with 205000 for transfer and painting.
Carnegie sails from New York aboard the St Louis with Mrs Carnegie and Miss Carnegie for a six months holiday era. He cites desire to rest from heat and to focus on merchant marine buildup, noting ships could serve during war and economic needs. He declines Paris exposition, plans a London Iron and Steel Institute banquet talk, then a six month sea holiday with Bereland visits.
An accident on the Santa Fe near Lake View overnight blocked the line for several hours. A freight car toppled and derailed, a wrecking crew cleared the debris, and service resumed after about an hour. two freight trains were delayed and a passenger carriage held briefly.
Detroit dispatch reports Democrats silent amid rising rumors. Governor Pingree threatened to run an independent ticket if Ferry is nominated, while Democrats consider endorsing him to block anti Pingree forces. Col Bert Weeks and Justin F Whiting feature in district speculation as candidates shift.
Treasurer Coburn of the India Pass committee states $2000 from various parts of the state to the fund. This brings the total to $10090. The committee will likely use the money to purchase 20009 bushels of corn sent to New York.
A fragmented report from April describes Sultan Shaneen Redoune Penha attempting to sway Temail Lu to abandon a planned departure to Burwad. The Egyptian stainer Tewtut is mentioned along with Ipeoul Bey and Bey, with unclear ties to a heat wave or incident surrounding the decision.
In Detroit the Michigan Republican convention opened with delegates and candidates discussed the gubernatorial race. John Patton and Western Michigan delegates pressed for chairman while ex-Auditor General Turner was seen as a likely choice. Colonel F J Hecker and others also mentioned amid routine business and committee selections. Warren of Charlotte served as temporary secretary as the session recessed to afternoon.
The president expressed sorrow upon learning of the Scofield mining disaster in Utah. He extended sympathy to the wives, children, and friends of the victims. A French letter of condolence from President Loubet was also delivered to the White House by Ambassador Cambon.
New York reports circulate that John W. Gates will resign as chairman of the American Steel & Wire Co at the adjourned meeting next Monday. Rumors say Gates is in poor health and plans a protracted stay abroad, as counsel for Mrs. Gates seeks a hearing on Lamb's allegations of false statements about steel and wire affairs.
Butte Mont May 2 Senator W A Clark faced defeat at the state Democratic committee meeting over how delegates to the state convention should be apportioned. Silver Bow and anti Clark counties pushed back against expanding representation for the cow counties. The committee approved an increase from nine to twelve delegates for Silver Bow and proportional boosts for other counties. The apportionment adds one delegate for every 900 votes cast for Congressman Campbell two years ago. Two state conventions will be held this year and the reapportionment signals they will likely oppose Clark.
Judge John Martin arrived from Jefferson County to aid Judge Gephart in Topeka as he presided over about ninety cases, including a noted Bland case. He handled all trials scheduled, with two remaining for the June term, then will return to finish them.
In district court Wednesday two defendants pleaded guilty. Mary Norman admitted petit larceny from Mrs Brown's residence and faces imprisonment with costs. Homer Cunningham pleaded guilty to assault in a family fight and awaits sentencing. Mrs Albert Holst shot Miss Finma at the shore after a dispute over a broken omelette. Holst was arrested. A millinery department ad notes Thomas Maning MIN works in the Millinery Department at Millx Dry Goods.
Delegates at the Methodist conference focus on Bishop H. G. Andrews address. He defends church stance on liquor, condemns secular amusements, and urges discipline to shape youth, while discussing marriage rules, age limits for pastors, and committee formations amid schedule delays.
Windsor Ontario reports Colonel Holmes in command of No 1 district has ordered the Twenty first Essex Fusiliers Seventh London Fusiliers Twenty six Middlesex and Twenty seventh Lambton and Twenty fifth Jin battalions to be ready to march at two hours notice. The militia department cites fears of Fenian bands along the St Clair or Detroit River aiming to destroy rail lines. Battalions prepared for possible frontier mobilization with tactical exercises only.
Local items indicate work ongoing on the auditorium walls with scaffoldings in place. The Women in Relief corps will serve dinner at East Seventh Street. A congressman is to speak at a later time. A court session in the city and district courts is mentioned with unrelated property matters and a divorce proceeding.
The Matin reports an ap examination of the sun through a mitty telescope revealing prominences visible at the edge of the solar disk and not previously seen on the surface. The observation details the improved clarity and inferential sun activity observed May 2 in Paris.
A narrative describes ice breaking near the Kennebec with a large dam and a deer stranded on a cake of ice. The deer makes a final plunge and is swept downstream, reappears, then escapes across the bank and into the woods. The scene is set by observers admiring the waters and the dangerous undertow. The piece ends with a wry aside on marriage and people’s ignorance.
The report shows mixed demand with corn and wheat unsettled, prices fluctuating as receipts vary. Grain futures moved in narrow ranges while cattle and hog markets held largely steady with occasional firmer bids and occasional declines. Shipping markets from Minneapolis, Duluth, and Kansas City hint at tighter supplies and ongoing price pressure across commodities.
The article compiles scattered market reports from New York and Galveston on cotton, wheat, corn, and butter trends, noting quotes from grain letters and prices. It references Marchant Hast Fitth Street Topeka and mentions labor and stock market concerns affecting industrials, with limited clarity on dates or figures.
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