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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1900
Page
11
A dense report lists church services and events across multiple congregations. It notes sermons, Sunday schools, and missions with details of pastors locations and schedule changes, including Fr Emeray pastor, Topeka avenue churches, and preaching at 11 am with evening services.
Washington officials anticipate the proposed army reorganization bill, focusing on artillery staffing. They expect total strength to rise as artillery units gain five additional regiments, boosting overall manpower. A separate health note reports a remarkable rheumatism cure and unrelated medical anecdotes.
Labor Commissioner Johnson analyzes 1899 zinc and lead output in the Galena Empire district. Value up to 746 965.40 dollars with output rising despite lower tonnage. Prices improved due to higher zinc and lead prices and new concentrating methods. Industry optimism notes capital influx and advanced mining deeper veins.
Washington May says Judge Advocate General Liber advised secretary of war that General Otte in the Philippines acted within authority ordering Major George W. Kirkman and three others to be court martialed for specified offenses. The opinion implies a state of war exists in the islands, granting field commander final jurisdiction in court martial matters.
President Gompers of the AFL and Machinists Union rep Warner met with Railroad Freight Handlers leader Madge Wick in Buffalo to urge a settlement. They planned a New York conference with railroad executives led by New York Central, Erie, and Lebian Valley chiefs to pursue a negotiated end to the conflict. P. Rh. Madewick was authorized to go to New York with full negotiating power for the freight handlers union.
Fragmentary OCR notes show a dated score or event reference mentioning Reiffs Lotion on March 5 after an item labeled Nelaht. Mentions two tactics at Huns with Bell carrying something and an unclear reference to Welt tar the aad.
News of the week notes Mayor Drew will witness Sapha performances, while Senator Harris outlines support among populist governor aspirants. Reports cover resignations, appointments, local taxes, road and bond debates, and various political and municipal developments.
Judge Lochren rules the United States constitution applies to parties in controversy. William Jennings Bryan speaks to about 25,000 in Toledo, Ohio. A gala marks the crown prince's majority with an Austrian emperor visiting the German emperor.
A fire at Standard Varnish works in Bayonne Park Staten Island caused $200,000 in damage today. Seven large tanks of turpentine and linseed oil exploded in succession, likely triggered by a gas explosion. The spill flowed into Kill Van Kull and Newark Bay. Fire boats aided but could only prevent spreading to other vessels. Ice damaged several brick storehouses with about 1,000 barrels of oil. Three tanks of 6,000 gallons each were destroyed, and on the docks about 1,000 barrels of turpentine burned.
The British steamship Quito arrived from Greenock to New York to load a full cargo of famine relief food for India. Quito, 2357 tons, will be packed with about 189,000 bushels of corn in bushel bags for easy handling by natives. Loading to start after inspection. a second ship’s voyage this summer remains undecided.
Outlook for the completion of the Albany at the Bilswick works in England is uncertain. A May report from Captain Crale, newly in command, says the crusade is halted at the docks due to trouble with the dynamos. Contractors work steadily, but a trustworthy sail date for the United States remains impossible to predict.
In Philadelphia the Allied Building Trades Council and the Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners remain deadlocked with talks failing to reach a compromise. A nationwide Republican convention tail may stall. painters and plumbers could join the stoppage as the Brotherhood’s carpenters withdraw, leaving about 1600 idle workers in the trades today.
Secretary Hay and British Ambassador Pauncefote agreed to extend the time for exchanging ratifications of the Hay Pauncefote canal treaty for seven months from August 5. The extension aims to secure no exchange during Congress and lasts until the end of President McKinley’s term.
Frank Baker, brother of Furmes Paker, died at noon today at 1201 Kanana Avenue after moving from Kansas City last fall. Funeral Monday at 2:30 pm from his residence, services by Upchurch Joden No. 244 A O W, of which he was a member. Pennsylvania Gets It. Long Island railway notes continue. Village Sold in Marinette county to Polska Industrial company for over 100,000 with 10,000 acres to be colonized by a Polish cooperative. The Shelby Trouble concerns a rent dispute in apartments. Pittsburg May 5 reports a record crash of a cnet arty bed.
Toronto reports that at the Monday trial of three men accused of plotting to blow up lock M4 in the Welland canal the defense will claim the suspects were not agents of labor unrest. Originating from an Atlantic city, the men allegedly fled to Niagara Falls soon after arriving in Buffalo.
New Haven hosted a track meet between California and Yale. Cadogat California won the 100 yard dash in about 9.5 seconds with Richards second.
Albany May 6 Rhode Island Supreme Court upholds the anti trading stamp law as unconstitutional. The decision challenges Governor Roosevelts announced plan to sign the bill and indicates the state will examine the matter further. Justice Peckham cites federal authority as controlling the matter.
A fragmented report on Resolution Day at a Methodist conference notes committees addressing home and missionary society plans, church extension, and governance changes. The assembly adopts memorials, references death of a church figure, and postpones decisive governance changes until a later meeting.
Pittebure Pa May 5 The executive board of the Window Glass Workers Association at a meeting here tend a resolution withdrawing as party to the suits entered against certain slaes ranc dies without say grave workers.
The bodies of Samuel and Sie Colarett were found in a sewer while cleaning it. They were locked in a close embrace and submerged in about two feet of water, victims of a fatal accident during their work.
A Northward railroad robbery report describes assailants who compel male passengers to jump from a moving train. The incident is linked to Paroma, Washington, with May dates and aftereffects noted in the station recap.
Report describes masked highwaymen near North Six highway who robbed victims then pounded them with their guns. Fred Booker and John Clernan were shot but survived. Cleveland and Olney named as figures in broader national affairs. President to select jurists for Hague treaty duties followup.
Thieves raided Mrs. Henry Hall's rose beds at 216 West Eighth Avenue stealing valuable bushes. Nelson Robinson and Bert Parker were bound over in city court on $600 for trial to district court for robbing John Oldham of Wiaver. others connected faced default bonds. Probable notes mention a $30,000 banana from merchants National Bank and stalled April 4 probate. Traffic and labor news follow with a Pittsburg item on a nine hour day and a $2.75 minimum. An Osotoga line entry ends with unsettled details.
A bill granting free admission to exhibits at the San Antonio and Dallas Texas expos was acted upon favorably today, easing access for the public to the event and its displays. The decision could boost attendance and showcase regional commerce and industry.
The twenty ninth annual meet concluded with adjournment for the year. Ottawa was chosen for hosting the next annual gathering. Officers elected include G H Bimpior, H Bimpan, and E B enes as secretary. Board members from Abilene and Leavenworth were announced.
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