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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1900
Page
3
The Topeka State Journal discusses railroad board and court visits, cites Captain Chatwick, and mentions Jedek and a Danish West Indies sale idea. It references shifts in labor, wages, and housework, plus Kentucky legislature actions and party power dynamics.
Mise Zot Gale chairing the ten Walphees committee previews a major national convention of the General Federation of Women to be held in Milwaukee in June. The event, described as a landmark gathering, has over 5,090 participants registered and a full entertainment program arranged across the country. Names of participating women are not yet finalized.
A Milwaukee biennial program gathers prominent women authors and editors including Mrs Robert J Burdette Pasadena Cal Miss Lydia Coontey Ward Chicago Mrs W W Belknap Louisville Ky and many others. The social program encompasses receptions at the Deutscher club the Athenaeum and private homes with visits to Milwaukee Town er college.
A disjointed column mocks memory and fate, contrasting healing and forgetting. It laments loss, notes a West Atchison woman amid gossip, and jokes about a German book carried to school, while neighbors react with rainclouds and scorn.
A jumble of garbled phrases and misprinted lines yields scattered notions on weather, relationships, and social quirks. The text combines stray observations about women and men with odd metaphors and clipped sentences, forming a fragmented historical newspaper fragment.
Eight year old William Hibbard lost 51600 on Washington street when a man posing as a Dunk clerk asked to “cash out” and then grabbed the money and fled down a side street. Police report details unclear but describe a bold street theft.
A district court granted a restraining order today barring certain contractors from inserting 19 contracts. The order mentions union labor rules and payment terms tied to work performed. The case, filed by the Ingenetion vue Sued for careatagee, seeks to prevent bidding on public work by Sallam.
In iT Steps new illustrated edition features Bennetts book aesthetics and decorative work by Wit Hateh during the Tall festival. Mr. Kiet, noted for decorative craft, is highlighted and can be found at the Continental store for inquiries or purchases.
A New York dispatch reports a looming clash as the Senate and House debate naval matters tied to the naval appropriation bill. Key issues include barracks funding for New York and Mare Island, the contested project for steam monitors with a powerful 360 pound gun, and limits on marine corps officer and enlistment appointments after the act.
A Washington special reports United States Minister Conger says Boxers press anti foreign groups in China while Empress may secretly back them. Shang Tung officials urge missionaries to confine their journeys and use guards, sparking fear of crackdown by anti foreign societies. Missionaries warn this could trap believers and hamper Christian outreach. matter lies before Pekin with unclear outcome.
Rio de Janeiro May 7 The fourth centenary of the discovery of Brazil is in progress with great popular enthusiasm. Yesterday the president Dr Campos Bulles unveiled at Bahia a monument to Pedro Alviceoe de Cabral. Congratulations reached from Emperor William and King Humbert. The president visited Portuguese and Italian cruisers aboard today.
Paris authorities arrest four reputed anarchists after bombs placed on railway tracks near Saint Mandin and Vincennes police intelligence led to the arrests. A potential disaster was averted by the timely discovery of the devices.
An Washington mother recalls her 16 month old son's illness misdiagnosed as measles mumps and scrofula. After three doctors and months of medicines a neighbor's tale leads her to Hood's Sarsaparilla. Within weeks the boy improves and heals, though a relapse prompts another course. The testimonial from Denver and the claim of unique efficacy end with urging readers to try Hood's Sarsaparilla.
West Virginia officials report Governor Atkinson announces sheriffs from across the state should attend the National Association of Charities and Corrections convention in Topeka. The twenty seventh annual meeting runs May 15 to 24 with discussions on reforms and ideas to improve welfare and correction work nationwide.
Gibars in the province of Santiago de Cuba reports editor Alberti of the Don Claridades shot dead after threats. Alberti, a political activist, had ridiculed theater arson and supported anti armed forces orders. The killer, Ridalgo, previously editor of the Dan Claridader, also linked to the January shooting of Captain Smith.
Henry Seligman and Frederick Straus announce their resignations from the American Steel and Wire board citing Mr John Gates continues in management despite assurances of retirement. They publish a letter explaining reasons and intent to keep stockholders informed.
The New York state naval militia declined the Navy Department offer for an annual Prairie cruise this August. Officials say New York wants to focus on shoreboat work and small craft, with several other states also backing away from aid. This shift may push practice cruise dates earlier for state militia programs.
Twenty seven managers from Illinois and Indiana form the Titels and Indians Managers Association. They aim to curb irresponsible shows and protect ticket buyers by uniting independent managers in a cooperative body. Newark, Wenderyon, Bloomington and Evansville figures are cited as leaders with W. Somers elected secretary and T. Graves treasurer.
Rain was widespread this morning with extended showers across much of the state. By noon rainfall reached 0.40 inches while Sunday’s total was about 0.20 inches. A shower fell near Washburn, but no measure was noted at the weather bureau Saturday afternoon. Tonight’s forecast shows a likely lull with a low around 50 and a high near 60. Southeast winds near 12 mph.
Early this morning around nine o clock Hahtning struck twice destroying two barns. J J Johnson owner of the Locust street barn reported six tons of baled hay inside. A second barn on the John Fredmond farm east of town also burned with two tons of baled hay. The horses and wagons were saved as the structure burned rapidly. The Manley family occupied the second site.
Native policemen report two American deaths and extensive fighting in Visayan towns Catarmar and Catubi. April actions near Leyte and Samar involved U S troops repelling assaults, linebackers, and shelled attacks, with 235 Filipinos killed and no confirmed American casualties.
St Louis Rapid Transit directors rejected the employes committee demands in a meeting today. President Whitaker asked for a letter detailing the terms of the bow agreement, but the board voted to maintain their stance and sent the letter to the employees at 1 o clock.
Crook Wright, back in custody on two charges nuisance and disorderly conduct, had been released about hours earlier. The raid at a house on Fifteenth and Atom streets followed prior murders linked to the site. Crock Atkinson, his running mate, was arrested, five Black women jailed, two released on bond, and police recovered part of a beer keg and pump with several gaming items.
Mr. B S Brigham will take control of the Atchison theater on September 1 moving from Topeka where he is a brother of FR Brigham. He previously managed Crawford theater in St Joseph and Etroy Stock company touring the east while supervising the theater at Mat Springs Arkansas. He will also retain management of the Kiroy company and the Hot Springs house and may take further theaters before the season opens.
Probate court heard a bid to remove John R. Mulvane as administrator of the Laure Burne estate and appoint A. B. Quinton. Capt. Waters for the defense demanded a jury trial and the judge pushed the case to Wednesday. Hoover for Charlee L. Horne argues he is sole heir. medical bills by J. Albert Barry, M.D. claim $197 for visits from December 1894 to February 1895, with charges ranging from $2 to $23 per day. The administrator calls the bill exorbitant and refuses to pay.
A blaze at the Mallory One Stearnkip pier at Maiden Lane and the East River in New York destroyed the pier and its cargo valued at about 1,000,000 dollars. Several moored barges and their captains were rescued. one child of Captain Charles Rasels was reported missing. The 200 by 61 foot Mallory pier shed held cotton and miscellaneous freight, with coal and cotton barges nearby and the steamer San Mareco moored to the south.
The state board of railroad assessors found four cables in Topeka belonging to Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company. Each cable runs a mile with 100 wires and has not been returned if the property assessment rises. President Solin Mulvaney faced the protest at Wichita on May 7 while flood news from Arkansas River reported rising waters affecting about thirty blocks. Also included is an advertisement for Kodol Avapepsta Cure with a testimonial from J. Watking.
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