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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1900

Page

3

Clark Seeks Senate Seat After Resignation Fallout

Senator A Clark of Butte is appointed to fill the United States Senate vacancy caused by his own resignation. Governor Spriggs named the appointee. Clark accepted and a certificate is on the way. Senate and party leaders express varied views on the political fallout and presidential implications.

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Governor quotes on Clark over power during absence

A shaky political dispute unfolds as the governor discusses rumors of a plan by Senator Clark. He asserts no governor is without rights during absence and mentions Sprigge's favorable stance to Clark. The speaker warns Montana’s people to accept appointed representatives if action occurs before reaching Helena.

Clark Sprigge Anah Montana Halle Helena

Anti Boss League caucus shapes slate for state convention

Report of a chaotic pre convention scene where the anti boss league organized a slate led by Ht W Blue and J H Presiding over a caucus. Delegates from Arkansas counties favored crops. Antis push for a safe working arrangement and nominate Dick Bills for temporary chair and John Browsen Nortop for permanent chair. Delegates from several counties named anti boss candidates for secretary positions and to back the anti boss slate at the state convention.

Loegue Aridas Alteshes AW. Smith Johan Browsen Nortop G. C. Fisteher Atchison Basen Labette Agti-Boas W. J. Seeley Ihe Toomte Jook Ueus Dovgiss Ehigeoes Watom Dy Walker Jacksom Etre Pines James ML Fares Ur Darald Iecha Gane Jackeoh

Vincent Named Populist Nominee by District Convention

Junction City Kan May 1 Vincent chosen by the Fifth district Populist congressional convention held Tuesday afternoon by acclamation for re election. Opposition to Vincent noted by incumbents and Republicans citing fears and dispensation on Democratic pact. Vincent has appeared in good form for re election.

Junction City Kan W. D. Vincent Vincent Incutmbert Heputibas Inagie Democrats Ellinwood Geo Tinea Ostate

Arthur’s Latest Casualty List Toward May 1960

A historical military casualty list dated May 1960 records multiple names and units. Several soldiers from various companies are listed with causes including typhoid fever, pneumonia, tuberculosis, jaundice, sepsis, typhoid, and wounds in action. Names include Michael J. Farrell, John C Band, Ford W Nichols, Edward Gree, and William H Clayton among others, associated with infantry and artillery units.

Washington Bee Shearieas Ene U.S. A Prank Lehman Twenty-second Infantry Patrick Malone Henry Hamburg Periconitis Edward M. Baker Sixth Artillery Fred Wisher Trenty-sixth Infantry Robert Edgal Pyaemia William H. Clayton

Constitutional amendment on federal power to regulate trusts

Washington May 14 reports to the house propose a constitutional article allowing Congress to define regulate and prohibit trusts and monopolies. It notes the aim to restrain combinations that restrain trade or oppress labor and discusses enforcement and potential remedies amid debate.

Washington House District of Columbia United States Congress

Missouri Republican Outline of G A R Leadership and Alleged Plans

An unreadable Missouri Republican item discusses Commander of G A R, references Kansas, and mentions beliefs about a committee’s role and city affairs. The garbled text obscures names, dates, and clear actions, yielding no verifiable facts.

Santa Fe Railroad Emploes Hope for Double Header Rule

Texas railroad commission rejected an appeal to abolish double headers, a decision seen as affecting Santa Fe workers nationwide. Vice President Barr noted the Santa Fe must run doubles due to competition, and the practice continues across the system despite safety concerns.

Texas Railroad Commission Santa Fe Barr Texas Commission

Ten New Chair Cars At Santa Fe Shops

Ten new chair cars are rapidly progressing at Santa Fe shops in this city with two already built. One is nearly ready for the paint shop while the body of a third is in place. The cars, ten feet long, will feature the new interior color scheme and are expected to be among the finest chair cars.

Santa Fe

Cattle shipments reach record spring levels says Rock Island agent

John Fox, Rock Island livestock agent based in Kansas City, reports the spring movement of feeder and fattening cattle is the heaviest in years. He notes 1,800 cattle cars moved from Texas and Arizona to Kansas and Oklahoma then Kansas City, with a Rock Island line at times handling 1,000 cars. Corn prices rise, signaling prosperity but market conditions remain tight.

John Fox Rock Island Railroad Kansas City Texas Arizona Kansas Oklahoma Rock Island

Topeka Homeseekers Excursion Day Draws Many

Tuesday was Homeseekers excursion day on the Rock Island. Trains run from Kansas Missouri and Nebraska to Oklahoma and other southern points. Many people take advantage of these spring trips as they pass through Topeka, attracting interest and activity in the area.

Rock Island Kansas Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma Topeka Ems Beanie

Raymond Du Du Puy Gets It on Grand Island Road

Raymond Du Du Puy secures an item on the Grand Island road as P B Robinson handles the Will Success. The report notes Mr Robinson’s involvement with Tomes and Grand Island and mentions references to Reed and Padi rettee in a looser context.

Raymond DU DU Puy P. B. Robinson Grand Island St Jocepn. Oa Raymond Eral Manoser At Tomes Robinson Ha’ Ek Pe Padi Rettee Weateen

Railway monthly statements show few decreases

April earnings totaled 346 265 200 reais against 41 457 79 dollars. For Se 1890 there was an increase. The ross earnings of 14 roads for the first week of May were 1 634 787 against 1 000 799 for the week of May, a rise of 59 percent.

Eerosses Reais Ross

Breaks Cattle Record At Oklahoma Stock Traff ic Boom

Oklahoma enjoys the largest stock traffic in history as cattle move south from Texas to reservations and race lands. Engineers meet. Santa Fe directors eyed dividends. Grant delegates chosen for the Republican national convention.

Oklahoma Biuinrie Atchison, Te Panta Peraskagd Levis U.S. Grent Sacramento Cal A. el Grant, Jr George C. Pardee George A. Knight N. D

Santa Fe Locals Report Workplace Incidents

Santa Fe notices a series of minor injuries and work disruptions at the city shops. Nelligan fell from a fence at Parkage during supervision of the annual inventory. Brekeman Horn and Engineer Roberts expect short absences. Rab and Henry suffered injuries requiring home recovery and medical attention.

Neva Santa Fe Nelligan Agerman Bet Willoun Brekeman Charles Horn A! Roberts Rab California Tra Henry

Serene Sousa Leads Opening at Vincennes Annex

An opening ceremony in Paris on May at the Vincennes annex of the exposition featured Sousa’s band and a reception for ambassadors and dignitaries. Officials including General Porter Commissioner General F pone and others marked the event with music and formalities. The scene mixed German and American attendees amid interma of delicate international compliments.

Paris May Amergan Machinery Vincennes

Memorial Day Proclamation Call Remembers Fallen

Governor Stanley issues Memorial Day proclamation urging proper services in line with honoring tradition. Department commander requests suitable observances to commemorate the dead and recognize the individuals who served.

Slainey Stanley

Untold Valor Inspires Future Generations

A reflective passage urges continuing reverence for patriot heroes. It asserts as long as people teach children to honor memory and emulate war time sacrifices, a government of the people will endure and not perish from the earth.

Heroic Rescue as Hotel Heelen Fire Kills Two

Chicago dispatch reports a destructive hotel blaze at 114 Pittybird street that killed two guests and left fifteen injured, many critically. Porter James McNeil earned hero status for first warning guests, guiding a woman and her baby to safety before himself being rescued amid heavy smoke.

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