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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
11
Kansas notes reveal Garden City defaulted $5,080 in interest on waterworks bonds. The city’s finances sagged as population declined, tax revenue fell, and residents moved toward Oklahoma. irrigation boom and railroad ties shaped its early growth, leaving debts and a wary outlook for revival.
Prize awards for Kansad mddiend subrise contests announced after the cloxing grand concert. Winners include Beahont chorus and North vide school entries, Interstate vocal solo by Mire Houston Joe Hutchineos, and Sere soln by Kathryn Scho Belaast. Other honorees: Mina Gertrude WestFace, Marguerite Found, Fran Smith, Afra Loni Wihae, Cari Genshoer, and M. L. Kincke among many.
A terse Washington despatch in the Herald claims the cabinet reached a decisive conclusion and warns the Boers they must seek peace from the Imperial government. The dispatch notes a universal push toward negotiation following ongoing hostilities and underscores the prospect of a final breakthrough.
Assignment of Ghatitien delegates to various churches and services listed by Rev Hugh Williams and others. Morning and evening services noted at First Free Methodist Presbyterian and other congregations with names such as Amos Huvler and Philip Garrett.
In a Frankky county case Auditor Hook challenges misused law as Willian Bergen’s fee arrangement drew scrutiny. The court heard that a higher firm controlled the sale, with penalties for unauthorized solicitation and selling liquor without proper authority.
Founders day observed at Girard College to honor Stephen Debepw Eulogist Senator Depew praised the founder life from birth 150 years ago noting his role in American history and the college. He highlighted Girard College citizenship during the Revolution and Abolition era.
In St Louis on May 1 attendance at the assembly's sessions was reduced by rain. Despite much interest in committee reports and two items under consideration, the day yielded little decisive action. The agenda included accounts of swelling features and remarks by notable speakers.
Postponements due to rain affect baseball games in Philadelphia and Cincinnati. University of Pennsylvania versus University of California and a Dashball contest between Passivene and Harvard Cincinnati are rescheduled. Details incomplete due to fragmented OCR.
Testimony described a fatal case labeled typhoid and involving Mrs Torrence and her mother in law. Mrs Whitaker, the coroner, recounted how Mrs Torrence telegraphed to Chicago seeking a hearth and how treatment relied on prayer and divine guidance. She argued the patient’s fever worsened after emotional shocks from visiting relatives, and speculated that death may have followed from the upset.
Topeka business leaders and real estate owners were urged by the Santa Fe shop extension finance committee to subscribe to the fund. The appeal cites aims of $25 to $50 gifts and highlights benefits to Topeka including new buildings, 1000 jobs for workers and families, and increased property values. Committee members Jonathan Thomas, J. S. Warner, John K Norton, and others signaled urgency for support.
The committee of the International peace bureau has decided to make a final appeal to the 2% power who are signers of the conventions adopted by The Hague peace conference in favor of the restoration of peace in South Africa.
By a narrow margin of a six to aye? hour amendment and another committee amendment to the pneumatic tube bill were laid on the table. The action defeats the pneumatic tube proposition.
Washington May 19 General Grant statue presented by the G A R to the nation was unveiled in the Capitol rotunda amid elaborate ceremonies in the House chamber. Mrs Grant and family attended, with Grand Army of the Republic officers and lawmakers paying tribute to the Civil War hero. The statue by Franklin Simmons stands on a granite pedestal with the G A R seal, modeled after Grant in full general’s dress.
The Commercial club committee orders changes to the street fair grounds on Quincy and Third streets. The Midway will move to Quincy between Fourth and Fifth while vacant lots on both sides will be fenced off. New fire safety rules restrict fuels and require a fire hose and chemical engine. Entertainments will be open-air with continuous shows from 1 to 10 pm featuring Webber and Stalzer, the Sayamons, the Condit Sisters, and other acts. Pauling Westerly’s group is contracted. The Oriental American Midway company arrives next week from Cincinnati.
Washington May 19 the senate was shown a message from Governor Smith of Montana declaring he has revoked W A Clark’s appointment as U S senator for tainted with collusion and fraud and named Martin Maginnis to fill the vacancy. A protest against seating Clark was also received from Montana officials. Weather and market news follow with scattered items.
The Weath offers an opportunity to visit the East cheaply via Lake Shore Michigan Southern tickets valid after June 1. Destinations include Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls St Lawrence and Atlantic coast resorts with tours outlined. Applications for free specimen tours available from HP Humphrey Kansas City or BOOM Bryan Chicago. A twenty six boat train to Boston is now in service along with other testimonials and summer school plans starting May 38 at the Harrison building.
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