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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1900
Page
4
Frank P. MacLennan reports a complex Topeka scene with political maneuvering in Esoteric notes. Mentions a judge’s decision on polling, tax and prohibition topics, bank deposits, and a critique of Gov Shilth’s political outcomes amid national wheat market interests.
The Philadelphia garbled report claims Wanamaker confronted blackmailers threatening Times self and private life. Authorities led by Director Ringlinti urged action. Wanamaker exposed the plot, praising press freedom and urging police leadership changes.
The May 16 state Republican convention produced a bitter fight, with Jot D Spreckels, sugar king and owner of the Ske Frantico Call, defeated for a delegate-at-large to Philadelphia. Analysts see California’s uncertain path amid plummeting air and party realignments.
The Chronicle and Call clash over the California Republican state convention and Governor Quay administration. Burne loses influence as delegates back different paths. 1896 electors show McKinley leading with 146,370 to Bryan 147,? percent, casting California as a doubtful state.
In a reflective column the Atensog Globe critiques social mores and family tensions. It laments how modern novels tempt moral decline and how neighbors scrutinize youths. The piece jokes about lamps, cooking, and domestic stereotypes while arguing that distance from relatives often preserves happiness.
Excerpts present aphorisms on marriage gender and human behavior. Observations note men’s vanity infidelity patience and excuses while comparing emotions to creatures and natural cycles. The tone blends wry humor with social commentary reflecting early 20th century urban sentiment.
General Manager Mudge returns from Chicago to Topeka after a meeting with Santa Fe executives on the tin service dispute. If the limited trains run through the summer, the plan may create daily passenger ties between Chicago and Los Angeles and San Francisco next fall.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as purifying the water of life, improving blood health, and preventing disease. Testimonials claim quick eczema cure with Hood's Olive Ointment and general vitality from the tonic, naming Mrs. Rayner and Mrs. John Work as users.
Washington ordered Dr. Kinyoun to assume control of bubonic plague suppression in San Francisco. The local board of health says no plague among Chinese and Japanese, but authorities plan action by force if needed. Chinatown commerce stalls as Chinese residents resist inoculation requirements.
A mutiny aboard the brigantina Nevarro, sailing from Sorsogan to Manila with hemp, left Captain Acosta Mia Acosta and the vessel's mate killed. The boatswain led the plot to punish the mate, the mutiny ended with beheadings for the chief accomplices and prison terms from ten to twenty years for the rest of the crew.
Rev W B Parker and Rev F W Warne were elected missionary bishops to Southern Asia by the Methodist general conference. The session followed the thirteenth ballot for bishops and debated removing the time limit on pastorates. Ballot results and motions on indefinite postponement were announced as the conference extended sessions into next week.
Frank Forbes son of W Wortes left for Europe with Wi Reynolds, taking their bicycles. They plan to visit Ober-Ammergau to see the play produced this year.
Washington officials plan summer separations after a long session with cabinets at home or away. Hay family moves to Lake Sumpex New Hampshire, Gage to Chevy Chase Maryland, Root to Southampton New Jersey, Attorney General’s family to Paterson New Jersey, Smiths leave Massachusetts Avenue and Mrs Smith abroad, Tang family to seaside home in Hingham Massachusetts, Wilson and daughter have no firm plan yet.
Chicago May 1b Rev HA Carter of the colored MK church spoke on Methodist growth among colored people. A reading of fourteenth general superintendent nominees showed Hamilton Berry Moore Day Spellmeyer Nesley Little Bashford McDowell and others. Debate followed with calls to withdraw and continued balloting for episcopacy amid protests.
May 2 in St Louis Martin Zika, 13, at 1200 Dover avenue front door, was struck in the left breast by a bullet from a street car line weapon at 1 pm Monday. He died minutes later while onlookers watched. Farley and Patrolman Drake were arrested and held for investigation.
Washington May 21. A brief hour long conference with Secretary Hay ends with Boer delegates leaving without any public statement. Delegates were unaccompanied and did not speak to reporters after the talks concluded.
Washington May 21 Officials announce an official order suspending Exes G Rathbone from the post director general post of Cuba and appointing Joseph J Bristow as acting director general of posts in Cuba without additional pay The terse cable cites the change as an ordinary executive directive from Postmaster General Emory Smith and notes transfer of duties to the acting appointee
The general assembly's morning session focused on the board of missions for freedmen and the Westminster overture. Rev. E Trumbull reported funding supported by receipts of 132,578 for current work and 678 toward debt, with substantial participation from ministers churches and schools across the south and north as debates continued on ministerial representation and a proposed creed revision.
Mr Frey, president of the Cripple Creek roads, visits Topeka with J J Frey as chief clerk and metal purchasing agent to accompany him. A recent layoff followed a switchman strike at Victor Colorado. A drainage canal case concerning the Chicago River and St. Louis was scheduled for the ext term of the supreme court in Washington on May 21.
Miss Elinor Thompson and Mr Ea win prizes as Tu Deka contestants at Hutchinson musical jubiles. Obituaries note J B Bartholomew and family planning services and interment in Wellsville, with plans to Asbury Park for summer. Memorial day events set for First Methodist and First Presbyterian churches, with Marshall’s band to lead the parade and state militia in uniform.
Transactions show Sam A Johnson and wife selling to The Topeka and Vinewood Park Railway Co on multiple lots along Gund Maryland avenues Highland Park. Also J J Huton and husband selling parts of lots on Western Avenue to Andrew Wanersten and wife for 10 dollars. Other deeds include Croge to Edmond Burntow for 949 dollars covering blocks on Seventh and Tuttle streets, T F Farmer to Professor L Knox on Wood Street, trusts to The Cass Wolff Packing Co for several Monroe Street lots, Hurd to Margaret Whitney for Lot 1 and 403 Sixth Avenue West, and H W Daub to F S Benefiel for Western Avenue lots. Middaugh's 2nd sub.
Dr Plutarco Ornelas of Mexico consul in San Antonio addressed the Charities Conference, presenting a paper on the progress of charitable work in Mexico. The speaker, noted for his Boglish fluency and engaging talk, discussed national efforts and the country’s charitable programs.
Washington reports the Lodge amendment to the post office appropriation continues pneumatic tire service in cities where contracts exist and allocates 225000 dollars for the same. Senate adoption noted with 3 to 2 vote. Presidential appointments announced include Lon K Foote to register at the land office in Huge Cols and others to receiver posts in Rampert City Alaska and Raurn France.
The funeral of Suzan Wagner aged 62, died Saturday at her northeast Topeka home, held at a local church. Service for Helen Adelaite Smith, five, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Smith, took place Sunday afternoon at their West Tenth Avenue residence. An opportunity to visit the East is offered by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern railways after June 1, with trips to Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls St. Lawrence River White Mountains and Atlantic coast resorts. Sumner, editor of Hook of Drains, will arrange trips and will provide a free catalog on request to BP Humphrey P A Kansas City Mo or F M Byron, 43 W A, Station B, Chicago. A new twenty-six hour train to Boston is now in service. State Deputy J W Kaiser of the Woodmen will be in Topeka and speak at the hall on avenue. Field glasses and telescopes are available at Chas Bennetts Opticians, 74 Kansas Ave.
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