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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
3
Two brothers face a murder charge in Emporia. Greenwood County attorney H Jubagati notes the case stems from events involving a supposed assault on an eyewitness. The trial date is slated for September. prosecutors seek the murder in the first degree.
Montreal May 9 The Canadian Cyclers association has been formed to hold exclusive privileges with the Bow gainivon a veil of taxy CA. It will be under Dominion Board of Contorl and enact Liept cee. The annual Bieta walt will be held at the De initum meet on July 2. The organization aims to oversee racing and control in Canadian cycling.
Fragmented note reports Breidenthal figures indicating 255 delegates attracted for Bretenthal and 39 delegates declared, with 168 uninstruc ted delegates. Total 648 delegates at the convention, 16 delegates to name into.
The text reports inquiry into multiple insurance companies amid complaints of financial instability. It notes Kansas issues, potential circulars, and the superintendent’s plan to investigate the three organizations and possibly revoke licenses if insolvency is found.
In Memphis Tennessee on May 9 two receptions marked the tribute to Admiral Dewey. The events drew residents of the city and notable figures at the Peabody Hotel and other venues as Gen Wright and others attended with civic organizations and parade participation.
Fragmentary note from Rome describing a mission to press McKinley for arbitration regarding the South African war. Mentions Tayrar May D The Netherianga Rane society and a contact at 20 Clark Street with J. A. Burgin, Chirage, seeking official action.
Chicago May 9 relief plans emerge as railroad officials target ticket agents hit by the presidents' anti commission decree. Rock Island leads a push to boost wages with possible increases for agents while Santa Fe Burlington Alton consider similar measures. Authorities note 200000 to 250000 agents affected as the Canadian Pacific linked to broader efforts to restore earnings.
Lincoln’s engineer Robert Fearnley who pulled the president’s train to Gettysburg dies. A veteran engine driver in government service, he helped transport the president after the battle and planned to deliver a family address before burial. The body to be moved to Analg in about a month as public rites are prepared.
St Joseph May 0 General Manager W P Tobingut Jr of the St Joseph and Grant Tatand railway announced that the head engineer will remain in his post. He said no successor had been chosen and provided no further details. The present post holder, aged 38, has served many years in railway service and faced a brief note on properties and duties.
The Rock Island Passenger Department released a pamphlet titled Chicago to California authored by James W. Steele. It markets rail service from Chicago to California, claiming innovation in advertising and noting Rock Island as a pioneer among Western roads.
The page describes a five column layout with central columns listing principal towns and brief descriptions plus city statistics. It notes distances from Chicago in column one left, westbound train arrival times in column two, eastbound arrivals in column four, and distances from San Francisco in the last column. A centered two page map shows the Rock Island system and Pacific coast connections.
At the annual meeting of the Colorado Springs and Cripple Creek Hallway company Kate Jeving Howbert was re elected president. The railroad plans a depot at Colorado Springs to serve the Denver and Rio Grande route for passenger and freight traffic, with Rock Island showing interest in a joint depot arrangement.
Rock Island railroad adds extra equipment to handle a surge of travelers for the state encampment of the G A R in Holton. About three thousand people expected. Topeka serves as a primary gathering point with delegates and visitors transferring from other lines. The Rock Island passenger department has added two or three cars to each train to cope with the overflow.
Special trains from Lincoln and Hastings carry about 400 Russians en route to Colorado sugar beet fields for summer work. Traveling agent W. Barnes led the party, which met at Atchison and consolidated. Return to Nebraska expected after beet season. Rock Island urges station beautification and park planting along its lines, a plan slower to develop but to be pursued this year.
Abliene May 1 The Union Pacific seeks about 2 760 railroad ties missing along the track between Abliene and Golomon over the past years Originally 3 000 remained 250 now in service The redd hisfied complaint targets two suspects and warrants issued.
Ten Rickett and Tat Close, both of the coach paint shop, are laid off due to etchnees. George Mimntnuff, from the round hour, has trimmed from a short visit in Osage City. Teo Gunnipp, road general agent with Cincinnati HQ, was in Topeka yesterday. Amo Herter tests engines Nos 2 before dispatch. Ashing and Saunting parties planned this week by shop boys.
A terse report notes a defendant Wright’s case dismissal amid murky allegations of deceit and rival feuds. The fragment mentions bad blood and deadly enemies, with a reference to Burdock Bitters as a purported destroyer of such foes.
In Chicago on May 9 delegates from England Ireland Canada and the North and South Methodist churches met for an official reception. Cheers greeted the union jack and stars and stripes as a symbol of unity between American and English Methodists. Rev William J Hunter of Toronto spoke on the two great world powers and Dr B E Hass of Nashville urged reconciliation between the North and South within the United States. Bishop Andrews presided and Dr Hard led devotional exercises as Dr GW Millard of New York predicted continental Methodism in the twentieth century.
Andy Dupree was found guilty of selling liquor and maintaining an unlawful place after a raid on East Fourth Street. On April 2 J M Humpel bought four beers from a keg in the kitchen with expressman Pater Hoard guiding him. Hoard testified memory faded but recalled Dupree’s presence. Judge Mazan imposed a two hundred pound fine and sixty days in jail.
Toe Meredith of the southeastern city tried to visit a Walnut Grove family with smallpox case. A guard named Miller blocked him and Meredith armed himself, attempting to force entry. He pleaded bully, paid a $3 fine plus court costs.
Washington witnesses a confidential Senate briefing on a navy shell claimed superior in penetration to any in use. Test results from Indian Head armor plates reportedly show no armor could resist the shell, raising questions about public disclosure and potential international impact.
Senate members agreed on secrecy as the armor plate issue moves to a closed door discussion. The vote and exact timing were not disclosed, but the matter prompts concerns over defense procurement and committee oversight.
Brychter a Chicago Pullman postoffice clerk, arrested in Cincinnati for a far reaching postoffice funds swindle. He forged three 1000 money orders to a cousin and hid in a Covington hotel while two Chicago women aided the plot. He confessed, detailing April cashed orders in multiple cities including New York and Philadelphia, with total proceeds near 400 dollars.
A Wyoming wreck near Rawlins on the Union Pacific derailed an eastbound fruit train after plunging through an open siding. Fireman Kanta and James Johnson died, two youths aged about seven and ten were injured or unaccounted, two engineers Hebemyer and Sholer escaped with minor injuries, several others listed as injured or unknown.
State Insurance Superintendent reports $20,140.81 collected for firemen relief and allocated to town fire departments nationwide. Listed payments include Wichita, Kansas City, Salina, Ottawa, Salina, and many others with varying amounts for local fire services.
The case of Jack Chinn against Mrs Kate Hanta was dismissed at the recent term. An answer denying the claims was not filed, and Chinn contends the suit should proceed.
Real estate transfers listed include Elizabeth A Strawn to J S Bowit ftlek for 1.05 on lots 482 454 486 in Fillmore Brrett Kings addition. Ada passes to A Bammes for 50 part of a Meat Baw. Wemand wife to Sylvester iter for 500 in south Winlflota plus 15 16 17 18 block 2 Auburndale addition. W Miller and wife to The Prudential Investment Co for 70 on lots 28 34 Chester avenue. 6 08 McKitrick to trustees of Second United Presbyterian church for 16 on lots 482 464 446 Wiltmore street King’s addition. S W Miller and wife to The Prudential Investment Co for 259 on lot 33 Chester avenue Oakland. L J Wentworth to Crane Co for 1 on East Rishth avenue. J H Hunt trustee and wife to F J Sargent for 1 on Lot 113 and 145 Lane street Kings addition. Kobt Warnock executor 400 bale Tots tagen ae Polle street Stringhamn addition.
A Yokohama sourced dispatch reports the ten dealers union of Japan planning to promote Japanese teas across the United States and Canada. They seek to post advertisements, dispatch inspectors at chief ports, and obtain government subsidies to abolish tea duties and ease inspections. The note notes efforts to ship workers to the United States and Hawaii amid other trade moves.
Kansans in Washington and Paola resident Boley joined Representative Curtis at lunch as Dolliver was renominated. The Tenth district Republican convention in Sioux City reportedly renominated Congressman Dolliver on May 9.
The Kansas City based Cattlemen Protective Association hired attorney Boyle to defend members against accusations of swindling within the group. Officers named include Ronehtake of Topeka as president, Strean of Kansas City as vice president, Garbane of Leavenworth as treasurer, and Hayden of Jommph as secretary. The association will contest convictions of any member accused of wrongdoing.
The Sunflower League HQ was to be moved to Galena to let Promoter Hil Sapir focus on his campaign against John Breidenthal. Sapp hints at a plan to lure the league HQ with a large purse and other inducements, while some Democrats joke that the real HQ is in Sapp's coat pocket amid the state campaign theatrics.
In Muncie Indiana an inspector failed to locate many wanted registered letters. A late night search of vaults and corners by Inspector and Postmaster Carmack followed. A Washington dispatch cites conflicting views between the post office and war departments in Cuba as a possible cause of the trouble.
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