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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
1
Transit companies decide to make no attempt to operate while conditions persist. Steam cars seek to relieve bottlenecks as authorities, unions, and riders argue over fares, routes, and street railway control amid a citywide transport stalemate.
Plans in Washington call for a public reception for Boer statesmen arriving in New York next week. The event includes a Lafayette Kossuth era tribute with notable speeches at the Grand Opera House and a keynote urging national unity. Delegates will be housed at the Arlington as reception committees coordinate the capital procession.
New York May 4 E W Howe and party prepared to sail for France aboard the Kaiser der Wilhelm der Grey. Among notable passengers aboard were Luther Titd Mike Mary Metherington Terry Park and Fd Denneim with Maude Adarae John Jacob Amer and Dole Caracciati Kourtema among others joining a farewell dinner hosted by General Pas Agrat Dustyle and Wm Van Reethogaen. The event at Te Loras club featured prominent editors and a flower centerpiece with aMenu highlighting lunch and accessories.
Business data from various city port offices lists April figures with increases over the prior period. Cities include New York Chicago Philadelphia Boston St Louis Chicago and others with amounts varied. Lowell and Manchester show declines.
Department officers and headquarters paraphernalia of the Kansas G A BR were moved to Holton for the state encampment remainder, to stay temporarily in Holton. The shift ends the yearly relocation practice and assigns a permanent site for headquarters.
Washington May 8 The House In Committee of the Whole altered the local ion bill and favorably acted upon items including a $100 payment to W H Pepperell of Corcordia for services, $26000 to pay judgments against 16 Bates and Lt. Augutine, $12000 to pay Mary Astin Joan Mielater, and $35000 to Robert A. Eagan. Reimbursement to internal revenue for adhesive stamps charged to inspectors was also arranged following the act of June 18, 188?.
Amid mixed currents, Bryan signals support for a two month stay on his farm near Lincoln to focus on agricultural projects and hints at addressing Sioux Falls development. Mention of a presidential nomination bid and creditor actions in New York frame a broader political and economic backdrop.
At Robinson's Opera House in Cincinnati the anti fusion middle of the road Populist banner was raised with delegates from most states present. The meeting named a national ticket and debated independence from Democrats while urging government ownership of railways and telegraphs as solutions to trusts and monetary issues.
Chairman Howard closed the session with calls for a credentials committee and an experience meeting to refine ideological principles for the national declaration. Delegates envisioned shaping policy ahead of a national ticket decision expected the next day.
Governor Roosevelt visits the Cowles residence in Washington to discuss the vice presidential possibility. He declines further comment while a White House ally says the president and administration back his campaign as New York governor for reelection.
The State Journal will bulletine the Jeffries versus Corbett prize fight by rounds Friday evening. The event is set before the Seaside Athletic club in New York City and should start around 9 o clock New York time. A megaphone will be used to relay rounds from the ring side to the State Journal office via Associated Press for rapid reader updates to listeners outside the office.
The weather report indicates continued cool conditions with fair nights today and Thursday. High temperatures prevail in the West with a latest reading of 86 degrees this morning and a low near 5 percent? The northeast wind is blowing at six miles an hour as stain has fallen in the Great Lakes and upper Mississippi valley region.
The Cloud County Republican convention yesterday elected delegates to the state convention and endorsed Charley B. Scott for congressman at large and FW Sturges for judge. Resolutions back the state and national administrations and nominate John Handolph of Clyde for Republican state committee from the twelfth judicial district, with A. McDonald leading the delegation.
United States Senator Edward Wolcott agrees to serve as temporary chairman of the Colorado Republican Convention in Denver on May 1. He expresses optimism about strong Republican prospects and harmony at tomorrow’s gathering amid delegation selection debates in Pike County parcel preservation proceedings.
A week long measles outbreak affects Atchison and Olathe institutions with high case counts. The Board of Charities notes the epidemic is abating with no deaths, while Docksery and Mons win delegate seats in the First District Republican convention in Macon Missouri.
In Peoria Illinois the Republican state convention opened with Dawes presiding and delegates from Cullom and Tanner factions contending. Fifer was named permanent chairman and delivered a pro McKinley speech. The platform affirmed 1896 Republican values and praised the currency bill and U S victories abroad. The ballot for governor produced a chaotic scene as Yates Carter Reeves and Hancey vied for the nomination amid wild demonstrations.
Memphis May 9 Admiral Dewey and Mrs. Dewey leave Memphis aboard a Baltimore and Ohio special car train at 2:20 am bound for Nashville. Assistant VP A H Maddy oversees the trip with one scheduled stop at McKenzie for track changes and water. The reception in the South has been enthusiastic and memorable.
Chicago report details William McKinsey's alleged non enforcement of the anti canteen law and his private property leasing for barroom use in Canton Ohio. Conference actions condemn and seek inquiry into McKinley and his advisers while a temperance committee is tasked with study.
Idaho Republicans at the state convention chose delegates to the Philadelphia national convention. Delegates include George L. Shoup of Ada County. W. B. Heyburn of the first district. James J. Altuhie in the second. LL. Ormaby in the third. Frank Goodin in the fourth. George A. Rebethan in Bannock. The resolutions committee offered a terse report affirming the St Louis platform and backing President McKinley.
Mrs Frea Want wife of a cabinet maker living at 12 Quincy Street died suddenly today of heart disease. She was about 48 years old and appeared well in the morning before collapsing. Dr Yale arrived but could not revive her.
Report from Sioux Falls on the Bryan populists convention with Gov. Lee welcoming delegates. Debate over vice presidential nominating strategy and Towne’s viability, with Minnesotans seeking to avoid forcing a ticket, and hints the convention may adjourn without a full nomination.
The Populist national convention begins in a large tent in Sioux Falls. United States Senator Butler calls for order as Governor Lee and Bishop O’Gorman address the gathering amid welcoming remarks from local officials and South Dakota residents.
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