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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
4
A Topeka State Journal column from the era discusses national conventions, Roosevelt and Dewey speculation, labor strife in St. Louis, and the push for city ownership of transit. It notes Senate action, party plotting, and public sentiment as the campaign season unfolds.
The article details a contested Illinois Republican nominating battle for governor with candidates Henerey Carter Reeves and Richard Yates. Tanner and Hanney are named as front runners with party leaders and patronage pressures described while Chicago influence looms large.
The piece describes factional maneuvers around a temporary chairman, with Cates, Reeves, and Yates amid anti Tanmer votes and a Cullom influenced shift. It notes endorsement of Tanner administration by the convention and hints at broader political tensions and personal stories from a period context.
A fragmentary Chicago News column mocks modern morals with pointed musings on education, wealth, gender roles, and parenthood. It jests at the muffled drum of time, the bank check guiding idealism, and the oddities of domestic life through satirical vignettes.
Fragmentary column Notes on moral force and self control as a social ideal. The text references drinking and temperance themes with scattered phrases about human nature and restraint, reflecting 19th or early 20th century religious publication tone.
A parade of reader testimonials extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and spring refresher. An Ozona husband reports boils clearing after two bottles and renewed vigor, a Kentucky reader credits improved eyesight and health from birth scrofula, and a Woonsocket resident calls Hood's a lasting strength builder and appetite creator.
The article promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy for poor digestion tied to dull complexions. It argues digestion determines blood purity and skin clarity, claims dieting unnecessary, and notes the tablets cost 50 cents per package and are available in drug stores.
A collage of disjoint lines shows characters bickering over money marriage and status. One man shrugs off accusation while others boast of love or power as a general shouts Charge and correspondents seek pay. Several wry exchanges reveal social pretensions and wit.
Deadwood South Dakota May 10 Vig friends of AY Pearson have word from Hinl about his proposed ostrich farm at Phoenix Arizona. Pearson bought about 1000 ostriches and plans to expand to a large breeding flock. He will pasture birds like horses and feed them a alfalfa diet. He has spent about 100000 on the purchase and expects 30 a year from each matured ostrich. Aiming to capitalize on feather tariffs and Cape Town export tariff.
Paris imposes speed limits on autos with daily arrests for speeding. No future races permitted. Accidents rise as drivers push beyond reasonable pace. The Paris Roubaix winner averaged 42 mph, with downhill speeds over 50 mph.
Prominent Topeka Elks members are buzzing as creditors file garnishments against William Houslog, the club's late steward who vanished after indebting merchants by several hundred dollars. Members confront the issue, asking if they too have been garnished as papers reveal suits by local creditors.
New York May 10 James J Jeffries will fight James J Corbett for the heavyweight title Friday night at the Senatds Sporting Club Coney Island under Straight Queensberry rules. Officials set time keeping with Robert Stoll of the New York Athletic Club. Jeffries touted $10000 purse and five papesoe entries expected, while medical concerns and injuries noted.
Silas Porter and EB Hoch of Marion are talked of for chairman with A W Smith named by anti boss league for permanent chair. Capt P H Coney backs anti-bees league support for Smith. A conference to decide officers will likely meet Monday or Tuesday next week as state officers and leaders select the mien while delegates adopt the decisions.
In the senate motion by Mr Chandler the Glad Mont case went over until Tuesday next and he gave notice he would seek its continuous ration unit dis ot. In the house Washington May 10 before further consideration of the Pearson Crawford election case the House adopted a resolution from Mr Cah e requesting the treasury secretary furnish all information in its possession if not against public interests.
Wharton Barker, born Philadelphia May 3 1846 and grandson of Jacob Barker, is nominated for U S president at Cincinnati. A Penn graduate and trustee since 1866, he built up the People’s party weekly The American while facing unsettled finances and garnishment actions tied to Topeka lodge affairs. Bundled with unrelated court and club disputes, the report notes political focus on Barker and internal party matters.
Rumors circulate in railroad and business circles that Dr. Robinson, president of the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad, intends to resign. He is in Chicago with his chief medical adviser and a confirmation was sought at St. Louis headquarters. It is generally believed he will tender his resignation to the board in New York soon, to be reluctantly accepted. The board meets monthly for regular business.
Topeka butchers plan to oppose the Sem trust by importing ice from northern points. They cite price marks by the People’s Ice Co at 4 a ton and talk of rising to 450. Manufacturers’ price to butchers last year was 25 a ton. Butchers believe natural ice can be shipped for 0 a ton in carload lots, several times.
The State Journal reports EmJia plans a grand banquet for Reform and Democratic editors. G G Pawcett, chairman of the evening’s entertainment committee, says Emporia stands ready with a grand banquet to welcome editors and correct any prior misimpressions.
Sooner than expected, weather maps show great changes. A low barometer has formed in southern California and may signal unsettled conditions. Forecast calls for fair and warmer tonight and Sunday with highs near 70 and a low around 40s. Winds from the south at about 10 mph.
The Homeopathic Medical Society met this afternoon and elected officers: Zingling of Emporia as president, Nick as vice president, Sten Wing as secretary, and Sten Wing as treasurer. The gathering also set plans for the annual meeting to be held at the society's headquarters.
A small blaze likely sparked by a stepped on match burned $75 worth of clothing. Fire crews investigated the incident as a possible careless act, with the flame quickly contained to the storage area.
A telephone alarm claimed a fire on Tyler street between FAs and Sixth streets at noon. Firemen found no fire upon arrival. the alarm was a mistaken call. No injuries reported. Nearby clothing valued at 325 dollars at 506 Van Buren Street were unaffected.
Senior and junior classes clash at the high school as an arbitration board led by Professor Whittemore seeks to settle the feud. Seniors raised their class flag at the start of ceremonies while juniors allegedly posted insults and taunting notices on the school walls challenging open combat.
It is announced that preparations are underway to start ten cars downtown from Finney and Taylor avenues of the St Louis Transit company this afternoon. About motormen and conductors have been quartered there for several days to be ready. A large police presence is reported to prevent trouble.
Earl Myers a youth from St Boht Kansas was shot accidentally while handling a revolver. He fled from fear of punishment and later sought help here where doctors located the bullet with an X ray and removed it after prolonged pain.
The Central National tank suit by George J Barker of Lawrence seeks 0005 for three moves. John & More sue to settle title to property of Wie Ham Falconer and FG. West W. Kt. Trackwel granted permit to sell Hauer at North Kensay avenue. The To Teneix club opens soon Rotary node mis Ee 25h. Young resident club, a colored org, holds meeting tonight led by Wi. Athens Philomathenn Lit Meerary High school lazy sock text Friday.
Springfield May 1 Federal judge granted the injunction sought by John T Dye general counsel for the Cleveland Cincinnati Chicago and St Louis railroad restraining strikers from interfering with operations and from keeping other men from working Deputy marshals left for Litchfield to serve the order.
New York May 10 officers of American Steel and Wire announce John Lambert has resigned the presidency while John W Gates steps down as chairman of the board.
John W. Gates chairman of American Steel and Wire sailed for Europe today aboard the Knter rich der Grosse. The departure was announced at the company office as the board of directors met behind closed doors this afternoon.
A spring disease description notes catarrh rising with seasonal changes and repeated head colds. It warns against harsh nasal douches and endorses internal antiseptic tablets containing senenuinact, eucalyptus, and guaiacol under the Six Tablets brand as a safer remedy.
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