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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1900
Page
8
Local Topeka men claim quick verification of statements within sixty minutes. Sources indicate swift confirmation possible in routine checks. Community figures emphasize reliability and promptness in handling inquiries.
City engineers discuss estimates for new sitewalks at Brive walk measuring feet wide and over. Costs offered at 98 cents per foot with additional figures and names like Morgan cited during the discussion. The estimate process faced objections and a review step as the meeting ends with uncertainty.
Report describes Maxard, a long time New York wholesale grocer, promoting Grape-Nuts to an NJ railroad official. The official, saved from a near fatal accident, credits improved health to the cereal. The ad claims two reasons for Grape-Nuts’ benefits: its ingredients and digestion aid.
A city council discusses bidding practices and new contractor specifications. Members debate price limits, the need for competitive bids, and whether lower bids can be accepted while meeting guarantees. The vote totals and exact language indicate concern over maintaining quality and project timelines despite pressure on costs.
The council planned annual sidewalk condemnations but found ward lists unsigned by five property owners in each ward. The matter was laid over to next Tuesday as councilmen secure the required signatures while the project area spans from a wide Biath avenue to Ninth street.
The Kansas newspaper men debate reviving a state magazine. A committee from Nortonville Hutchinson and other towns outlined steps at a State Easter association meeting. Concrete plans and leadership were previewed as editors pushed for a popular periodical revival.
Lincoln Nev RB Sadler travels as Lincoln Whist Club representative to face Topeka Whit Club for the Trophy Cup in Kansas City. Two players per side, match set for late next week. Lincoln team selects four players, event to be played in coming days.
Councilman Hughes urged action against private scales on streets and alleys. He said city loses revenue from noncompliant weighing and urged an ordinance to regulate scales and tickets. Mayor Drew warned enforcement may require extra staff, with the collector tasked to ensure ticket use.
Dr. Peers opposes losing the city salary during the smallpox epidemic. He says private practice collapsed attending cases and the $150 monthly extra pay is insufficient compared with towns paying daily rates. He threatens resignation as council defers action to the Ways and Means committee for the next meeting on Tuesday evening.
The Burlington-Northern Pacific Express offers daily through service from Grand Island to the Northwest and Puget Sound via Billings Montana. It includes through coaches chairs, tourist sleepers, dining car service, and standard sleepers to Montana Wyoming Nebraska and the Pacific Northwest. News notes list schedules to Omaha St Joseph Kansas City and Los Angeles with agents J C Wakeley and others.
In Indiana politics May 16 1894 Taggart gains momentum as John W. Kerns and ex District Attorney Burke decline to support Schively while Shively denounces a bid. Taylmerz boom grows with two counties signaling preference and statewide support for the popular mayor of this city. The GOP faces a skilled strategist as Durbin looms and Indiana braces for a political storm.
Yokohama May 4 report via Victoria May 16 describes the imperial review of Japan’s fleet after maneuvers in the Inland Sea. About fifty warships including battleships gathered at Kob Bay for a spectacle praised by locals, amid tense finance with banks cutting deposit rates while high banks ease rates.
Washington May 1 official note from Home appoints Rev Dr Henry Granjon of Baltimore as bishop of Tucson Arizona. Born in France 43 years ago he has labored in the United States as missionary priest since 1881, mostly in Arizona Montana and New Mexico. He directed the American branch of the propaganda de fide at St Marys Baltimore and is well known to American bishops.
San Francisco May 1 The Cape Nome rush is underway and by week’s end several thousand prospectors will have sailed from this port. The steamer Senator carried 200 gold seekers today, with about 26 more to join in Seattle. Tomorrow three vessels will depart the Ohio, Rainer, and Lueila White bound for Nome. The crews include many first timers seeking fortune in the Arctic.
London reports from Cape Town say the Reuters Telegraph correspondent notes American residents are mentioned in a developing story. The transmission hints at a denial of Davis's account and signals ongoing coverage from South Africa.
Portland Indiana council reports eleven months of municipal lighting costs at 272, under public ownership. Previously private suppliers charged 80 per year for the same period. The change cuts overall lighting expenses, a sharp contrast to prior private ownership costs.
The excerpt notes residents strolling to inspect a new sewer mouth, with claims of threats by sun and hounds. Assistant City Attorney Grogs comments on a Jersey bull and prior sufferings. Mayor Drew notes the city paid 600 dollars for the right of way and the Street commissioner must keep it open.
Washington May 16 Secretary Gage reports Immigration Commissioner Powderly says nine months ending March 1 show 4427 arrivals. He notes Japanese labor in western states and across Canada, cites lack of adequate inspection, and warns of growing immigration fueled by cheap labor interests and connections to officials in Japan.
A subcommittee of the Municipal League issued a call for a meeting to finalize arrangements for a Saturday evening protest. The aim is to object to city officials allegedly restricting free speech and criticism by threatening use of official power. Prominent businessmen clergymen lawyers and bankers were invited, along with civic leaders.
Washington May 16 emergency river and harbor bill approved by the river and harbor committee provides numerous surveys and several appropriations for urgent work. It includes 200,600 for the South Pass of the Mississippi with authority to terminate the contract with the late January ends for maintenance of this chapter and to purchase the plant now used for this work.
Democratic primaries were held across Georgia to select United States Senator, eleven congressmen, the governor, state officers, and General Assembly members. Senator Bacon and Governor Candler were returned to office. Clark Howell elected state senator from Atlanta.
New York May 16 A New York famine relief committee sent a cable to Lord Curzon denying reports that no more funds were needed. Curzon reply states two and three quarter millions are on relief and all help is gladly received for India famine victims.
Coeur d Alene troubles dominate Washington on May 16 as Chairman Hui of the House Military Affairs Committee is empowered to appoint a three member sub committee to draft the report on the disturbances. Two reports are expected with a party line division. Henry Carson is named solicitor general.
Real estate transfer notices show transfers by F B Ringer and wife to H B Fisher at 409 Jackson Street plus lots on Forest Avenue. Edward Swentzer and wife to W Bupa for 4000. Zahner, Mulvane and Throop additions listed. multiple parcels on Throop and Webster Heights, Chandler Street, and Main Street moved to various buyers. Other entries include Alfred and spouses to Oscar Biche for 42000. Kate A Thacher to W Bree on Filmore. Jas Temple to E Robertson. and Jacb S Baughman to Julia J Smith among numerous Lot and block transfers across Topeka and nearby additions.
Rear Admiral Remey on the Azintle station asks to keep the gunboats Concord and Bennington. Secretary Long says no special significance to the action and presumes light draught boats are needed to guard into the Hon afarme into the Philippines and forests during the upcoming rainy season.
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