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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1900
Page
8
An OCR fragment references Charles Adams and Co owners of The Woman's Store with brief, unclear text about sale or stock. The readable portion emphasizes the retailer name and shop branding without complete event details or dates.
New York May 4 Clifton J Baxter, age twenty, has won a bride and a fortune after three years in the Klondike. He now has more than a quarter of a million dollars, hopes for further wealth at Cape Nome, and sails with his Seattle-born bride on the St Paul to Europe. They married recently in Seattle after a courtship dating from schooldays. Clifton navigated rivers and survived dangers to guide boats through White Horse and Dawson City, staked claims including Hunker, and sold holdings for substantial sums. They plan to see the Paris Exposition and Monte Carlo roulette while touring Europe.
Indiana May 4 report: Prohibition state convention endorses Eckhart ticket with a platform denouncing President McKinley. Resolutions criticize annulment of laws, oppose liquor tax and troop movement, and urge action against military and civil unrest. Governor Eckhart Auburn leads, with state officials named.
Attorney General Godard returned from Washington where he planned to file suit to stop Colorado residents from using water of the Are Keanins river, citing a claimed deprivation of Kannas citizens. George F. Constine and others were discharged after a police court ruling that boxing without a license violated Horton Law. Tin mill workers in Tinnere won a 30 cent minimum wage after a four day strike.
I B Wilcox a Populist member of the Missouri house and Atchison county pioneer died at 1 am at his Muscotah home from Brights disease. A veteran surveyor, landowner of about 1000 acres, and former county commissioner, he helped defeat Mrs Angell in a Jay Gould suit. He was a prominent Mason. funeral at Muscotah at noon Sunday for widow and son A Wilcox.
Robt Thompson and wife transfer ax to Jos Brownet for 760 at 421 and 42 Polk north in Stringham's addition. Laura P Roudebush and husband sell at 251 Lawrence Street Parkdale for 450 to James Eyer. Minna P Tipton and husband sell part northeast quarter to Samuel W Lyman for 475. Waldo G Hollaway and husband sell at 458-490-92-4-6 500 and 602 Mulvene street Williams addition for 900 to Hattie M Drake. McArthur et al to Harry B How- for 180 part lot 146 avenue west Poungs addition. John R Mulvane and wife sell to John Muir for 600 lot 18 Sixth avenue east division. Nicola and wife to Jennie Uxteholm a lots tiers sal 16 Twenty third streets South nadation. Frank R Cordey trustee to Jon Richer for 1 See record. Garvey and wife to 8 D Cubanike for 5 tract on avenue. H C Bowman and wife to C Merriam for 1 lot 4 Kansas avenue Jefferson street Ritchie’s addition. Thompson guardian to HB He aware 362 22 part block 140 Tenth av son E Frost and wife to John C Muir for 250 for MS Sixth avenue cast Mulvane’s subdivision.
The Burlington-Northern Pacific Express runs through Grind Island to Northwest Nebraska Black Hills and Wyoming with connections to Portland Puget Sound and the Pacific Coast via Billings Montana. Through coaches chair cars tourist sleepers dining car service and standards trains connect St Joseph Nebraska Colorado Utah and beyond weekly California excursions led by Elliott General Manager St Joseph.
Washington dispatch says officials doubt Aguinaldo's death ends revolt as insurgents persist with guerrilla warfare. Mabini’s capture viewed as a heavy loss. rainy season may see reorganization. Barry notes troops well distributed in Luzon within striking distance of Filipino gatherings and that only strong expeditions can counter guerrilla tactics. Manila report shows 63,000 troops across 27 stations, about 219 in Luzon.
A Washington dispatch quotes former secretary of state John W. Foster of Indiana warning that Britain faces a long, costly conflict in South Africa. He argues England may win but the struggle will strain commerce, finances, and international relations as logistics and supply lines test military resolve. He caution that even victory could leave a restless, subjugated public and pressure for further intervention by other powers.
Ex congressman H A Coffeen Wyoming spoke to Topeka Theosophical Society at Bra Green home about Theosophy from a Scientific Standpoint focusing on vibrations and harmony to prevent sickness. About 15 attendees heard the talk as Coffeen described scientific aspects of theosophy. Kaiser Gets Another Office. Berlin May 1 Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria appointed Emperor Williameld quarshal general of the Austrian army. J Thomas Planing Mill is proud of its Porc is the Priinery Department Bilis
The text discusses Britain’s sensitivity and possible decisive action, noting the United States as a natural intermediary. It warns European powers have defined spheres in Africa, making Eastern proposals unlikely, and cautions the remote conflict could trigger grave upheavals in global conditions.
New York May 4 The Press states the defense of the America's Cup will begin with two competing yachts to determine the challenger. Owners plan extended testing through the season with entries from the New York Yacht Club. Commodore enters Mineola, Vanderbilt entries 70 footer RainTow, Sandorbilt Jr a new yacht, and Whitney to enter an unnamed vessel as the Virginia christened.
Americans and German officials plan a joint fresco project for Speyer church honoring the West. Emperor William may act as arbiter among sketches. Count von Huelpw collaborates to select the best works for a new memorial.
Berlin May 4 reports the American Knitting Company securing German specialists for key projects. The Mura ANN Zeitung and Kreuz Beltane note the engagement of top talent to advance production.
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