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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reviews national figures and events including the Duke of Marlborough return, Mr Bryan’s political maneuvers, and summaries of campaigns. It discusses party dynamics, public sentiment, and the impact of federal policy on elections, with references to Ireland, South Africa, and U S veteran affairs.
A fragment from a Globe column discusses public complaints and social chatter about husbands, wives, and personal grievances. It mentions a banter on talk free expression, ignorance, and a satirical note on domestic life, ending with a call to a literary society for action.
Fragmented OCR style text discusses long divis and hoc era sayings with scattered names and odd phrases. The piece references Levee and a sun burned nose as proof of beauty, noting no complaint about heavy burdens and implying optimism about readers.
Kansas Mr. Penny Seater Uris and Aikin may be named as contenders. Webster Davis gathered a crowd at Coates hotel lobby while supporters cheered. At the Path district congressional convention he addressed delegates and received a warm reception. He reaffirmed his faith in the Republican party and pledged to stay in the race amid party unity efforts. The convention continued into the afternoon as organization work was completed.
A Sunday police record describes Thomas Griffevery drunk at Rock Island depot causing a patrol wagon call. Sergeant Betts pursued the intoxicated man who could not name himself. he was held for later questioning as officers planned to secure proper sobering and explanations.
A violent night in Augusta ends with vida Willis under arrest after a shooting that killed Alexander Whitney. A mob forms and pledges to force action, while Governor Candier orders four companies of state troops to guard the area and prevent lynching.
Everette Kensinger aged 21 died at home 1624 Buchanan Street after a brief illness. William Ames died at his home near Be held in Kansas. born in Stanstead Canada and raised in Vermont. served in the Eight Massachusetts Volunteer Regiment. Funeral from this residence at nine o'clock, burial at Lyon Creek Cemetery.
All postmasters from across the state are invited to the convention in Tepekw next weeks. About 400 postmasters are eligible, including fourth class officers. The convention aims to discuss duties and allowances while organizers handle inquiries from many postmasters about travel and classifications.
Manila May 14 reports say Filon gos and Maasin on Leyte Island were taken by Porty third volunteer infantry. Resistance by insurgents caused heavy American losses with three casualties aboard.
Washington dispatch reports Assistant Postmaster Bristow explaining the suspension of Auditor Reeves who had served as deputy auditor in the Treasury for the Post Office Department. The War Department appointed Reeves, while Assistant Auditor Lawshe was sent to investigate counts, noting Reeves briefly held the position before.
The district court heard the case of Tie Jontan accused of stealing coal from Davies and Nicholson. A. Sellers of Los Angeles and Mrs G A Everett were marked by Judge Tulman. TM Wanted was elected Saturday to head the Democratic county central committee.
On May 14 the Chicago Preumatic Tool Company and Joe of Setania filed a lawsuit in the United States circuit court against the Philadelphia Preumatic Tool Company and the Kellar Tool Company accusing infringement of the Royar Proumarie Tool patent. An accounting of profits and damages is sought.
Kansas City May 1 The Industrial Council ordered a boycott on all union and nonunion men who ride on Metropolitan street railway cars and urged members to stop patronizing the company. A broad injunction was issued halting strike actions and restraining leaders from interfering with operations or mail carrier transport for a week while a hearing is set.
A fishing accident on the Republican River near Concordia Kansas left Orinda Crawford an orphan aged 1 drowned after a boat went over the dam. Two men fished above the dam named WHEATROS anchored the boat as the incident occurred. The May 144-A pout reference appears to be an OCR artifact.
Hood s Sarsaparilla advertised as purifying blood and curing eruptions and fatigue. Testimonies claim benefits for skin issues and systemic tiredness after using multiple bottles. Advert shows names and addresses of users and locations for sales.
In S.J. May 14 Princeton defeated California 10 to 2 in a dual track meet. Events featured 100 yard dash won by Jarvis with Kratz second, Perry taking the half mile, Hutchinson winning the 120 yard hurdle, and strong Princeton showings in sprint, field, and relay events. California’s Meese and Von Krug claimed a few seconds and inches in select events, but Princeton held a decisive edge and won the meet.
Henry Taylor died Sunday at his home in West Slztt Kansas after a long illness. He was a prominent banker with ties to Topeka banks and Kansas City real estate, once wealthy and influential in Topeka, leaving a widow and several children. Funeral services were planned for Tuesday afternoon at the residence, with local clergymen and officials attending.
May 14 seven Filipinos attempted arson on hay stored near the riverfront guard post. Guards killed one and wounded another as the others fled. Also notes dismissals in city court and a Purkitite baseball win over Reform School 4 to N. J M Ramilton to deliver Decoration Day address at Newton.
The finance committee met this morning to solicit subscriptions for the Santa Fe shop site. President Wear pledged 1.0, Mio A Mule of Millis Go. endorsed, and Popenoe subscribed. The committee aims to raise funds for $1,000 needed and credits subscribers through the news. Subscriptions totaling hundreds remain, with calls to subscribers to send funds to Jonathan Thomas, chairman.
Interest rises for the upcoming products exposition as Kansas firms expand booths and display space. Railroads and publicity committees drive attention while out of state demand is held until Kansas demand is clear, aiming for a strong locally led show in Topeka last week of May.
A delegation of Topeka Knights of Pythias and Rathbone Sisters heads to Iola for the state meetings opening today. The group cites Mrs Ida Webb as a leading candidate for Rathbone Sisters chief office, given her extensive Topeka lodge service. Mulvane named medical director of Kansas Mutual Life Insurance Association after Dr H Shela’s death. Dr J Mulvane assumes duties.
Estelle, a jailed bank robber, is surrounded after a long chase spanning Marysville to Emporia. Sheriff Guthrie and Pinkerton detectives pursued the gang from Dune Tap toward Krooris as deputies spread guards and patrol trains. A farmer identified a worn horse near Neosho, and authorities expect the armed men to attempt a river crossing or city boarding.
After Congress adjourns President and Mrs McKinley will return to their Canton New York home for the remainder of the summer. The Herald from Washington notes the stay will begin after the session ends and continue through the mid year period.
Tickets for each delegate and each alternate to the Republican convention will be issued Wednesday morning by FP L Brown secretary of the committee at the Copeland writing for The committee requests that some member of each delegation be selected to procure the tickets from the secretary The delegates and alternates will occupy nearly all seating capacity of the opera house and no other tickets will be issued until these are supplied
The Kansas G A R department headquarters was turned over to the new commander W. W. Martin of Fort Scott. Frank A. Lyon of Fort Scott was appointed adjutant general for the department. Inheritance Tax Sustained. Washington May 14 The Supreme Court sustained the inheritance tax and ruled it applies to the amount of legacy rather than the estate as a whole.
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