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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1900
Page
8
A vast cloud of locusts swept across western Michigan's Berrien County ripping through vegetables and fields. The insect horde darkened the sun as it devoured stalks, leaves, and fruit, leaving farmers stunned by the scale of destruction and the rapid movement of the swarm.
Citizens learned of Siegel Coopers attempt to open a cooperative store as public support waned. Fire insurance claims and stock offerings were discussed, but the plan faced public indifference. The company outlined capital stock details including preferred and common shares and the proposed division among patrons and employees.
J G Schmidt made a princely gift to Cincinnati College of Music in memory of Hollnding and his daughter killed in a Kansas City railroad wreck. A four story dormitory building on Elin Street opposite the Odeon is donated to be used forever for college purposes, valued at 257 000. The gift was announced at the quarterly meeting of the College’s trust.
Thompson brothers commence work on a new structure at Seventh and Quincy streets near City Hall. The 7 by 66 foot building will be four stories, three 14 feet wide and the north 22 feet, with id-feet ceilings and cost around 600. Completion targeted by early June. Gold shipment from New York to Europe valued at 500,000 is planned for tomorrow.
An article discusses vegetarianism, contrasting meat avoidance with partly cooked cereals and grain products. It explains digestion, starch fermentation, and gut microbes, claiming dairy and plant foods influence blood nutrition and physical and mental vigor within ten days.
Mrs Sarah Gray, claiming Chicag o origin, was arrested in Toronto Ontario on May 9 after using forged or stolen checks to obtain lodging and money. She told police she arrived from Chicago with her husband shot there the night before and that her child had been abducted. She faced remand for four weeks in police court.
London May 9 crowd at the Royal Academy private view notices Prince Edward and others wearing tan boots with a frock coat and tweed trousers. Orchardson’s naval family painting becomes focal as spectators remark on sartorial choice amid a noted display.
Bo's'n's Mate Mullin of the New York Rescue, in Norfolk Virginia, leapt into tropical waters to save an insane man who jumped from a ship bound from Porto Rico to Norfolk. The crazed man clutched a Bible as heat from the furnace room overwhelmed him.
Prisoners Estelle Ross and Kelley escaped from Marysville jail as they hurried to await their May term trials. Estelle was to face a May-term case, while Ross and Kelley faced charges tied to alleged crimes in Beattie and Waterville. A nationwide manhunt is in progress as authorities pursue the trio.
Local reports note ongoing street and sidewalk repairs on Bishoth Avenue and near the Church of the Assumption, an added stenographer for City Clerk services, and preparations for new sidewalks this summer. Governors and officials visit nearby towns, with Stanley addressing Olathe schools and Topeka officials pondering rural mail delivery and municipal funding.
Topeka police report ongoing inquiries into a fashion inspired trend while a separate note mentions Betelle and Xton as altered safes aboard, linked to a McMarshall County case. The narrative implies a crime connection unearthed by diligent officers months ago.
Erie railroad dispute eases after a partial understanding shores up the piecework system. Union leaders reject current rates but promise conference with Superintendent Bruen. Other developments note conference plans for Western New York and Pennsylvania road and Lebieh Valley strikers. Franklin W. Fiske named professor emeritus at Chicago Theological Seminary after 41 years as president.
New York details show James J Jeffries and James J Corbett clashing over referee for their Friday night Seaside Shortise bout at Coney Island Jeffries backs Charlie White while Corbett demands Sam Austin Brady supports Austin or White and tensions rise as past clashes at Carson City surface Delaney weighs in saying Jeffries is favored to win while noting the fighters tough histories and legends surrounding the match
John Considine, backer of Corbett, visited Lake Wood to assess the former champion at work. He praised Jim Corbett as strong as in his Sullivan days, warned he was overtrained then but now is fit, and said he might surprise Jeffries on the big night.
Labor Statistics presents an introductory statement by W. T. A. Johnson, secretary of the state bureau of labor, outlining gains in employment and wage trends. The report attributes improved employment opportunities to organized labor efforts shortening the workday and notes rising living costs due to trust and monopoly influences. It analyzes time lost to unemployment, causes, and shifts in wages, with data on classes of workers and cost of living impacts.
In a May address at Princeton Theological Seminary, John J. McCook denounces ministers who remain in the Presbyterian church for alleged. He urges strict adherence to the creed while resisting real toleration of diversities in belief. He defends a free scriptural form of Presbyterian government within broad confessional differences.
A heated critique argues that defenders of Westminster standards must uphold Presbyterian doctrine as essential. The author contends ministers who ignore creedal vows compromise the church, warn against moral cloaks, and stress faithful testimony over wealth or popularity amid factional moves within the church.
Washington dispatch reports Captain Charles E. Woodruff of the medical corps urging moderate alcohol use for soldiers to maintain health in multiple climates while Surgeon General Sternberg questions the merit and cautions against broad statements. Woodruff recently returned from the Philippines and is stationed at Fort Riley Kansas. Sternberg notes British experience and cautions lacks long enough study in hot climates to decide stimulant use.
A fragmented notice describes a ten year building lease between Fifth and Ninth streets on Jackson. The two story basement structure is intended for unspecified use and mentions a bubonic plaque in decline and a potential agreement with Debs.
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