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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1900
Page
6
A Conference sermon titled The Healing Touch is outlined, arguing almsgiving by proxy fails and reform must come from inner change. The piece notes speakers and attendees at various churches and lists visiting ministers and venues across the day.
The text surveys moral aims behind the new charity movement, contrasting private aid with systemic relief. It discusses love paired with knowledge, authority of law, and the tension between imposters and genuine reform, citing the National Conference of Charities and urging rational, humane methods over sentiment.
Downey, a Topeka attorney, recalls observing through a neighboring window a beer bottle in a sunlit setup. He describes Larimer reacting with astonishment to the bottle, noting the sprig in the greenery and identifying the scene as Anheuser Busch.
Clemens threatens action after William Stryker in the Wellington Voice accuses him of paid work for the Republican state committee during a Socialist governor bid. Stryker plans Topeka visit. Clemens calls for a full retraction and warns of legal steps if not received by Thursday.
Populist Vice President nominee Charles A Towne accepts invitation to visit Topeka July 2 on way to national Democratic convention. Dr F B Lawrence of El Dorado helps arrange for national Silver Republicans convention and serves as Kansas state committeeman. Street car strike in Berlin May 21 involves injuries and fatalities. Karlsruhe tramways strike seeks higher wages and shorter hours. Yukon river reports indicate rising water and renewed river activity with steamers resuming navigation.
Fragmentary report from Killing a Policeman New York May shows names such as Prite Moyer Betty Gentle and Frederick Sheee. Mentions Gray County Probate Judge Staineshaw appointing a successor after Wison resigned and was removed. Indicates a morning theft case then a garden piece by Von Dahien with Ina Thomas and David owie.
Coroner H Hogeboom and County Attorney prepare action against Christian Science practitioners after Mrs. John Torrence dies of peritonitis blamed on neglect and lack of medical care. Inquest finds death caused by perforation from Typhoid fever with no intelligent care, nurse Mrs. Whiteker testifies about Divine Understanding and charges of treatment fees amid heated cross examination.
An inquest into the death of Mrs Torrence reveals husband Charles Torrence and wife Mrs Trapp postponed treatment for months to care for others. Mrs Torrence reportedly urged hospital care and sought aid from a Chicago healer after local physicians failed. The funeral was held after the inquest adjourned and remains were sent to Chicago.
A Kansas corn train carrying 20 704 bushels leaves Topeka at noon Thursday for New York. From Rock Island depot the train, composed of 20 cars, follows a schedule with Chicago transfers by Lake Shore and Michigan Southern and Pennsylvania lines. All transportation to New York is claimed free. The event is tied to replacing 20 000 bushels advanced by the Christian Herald.
Chairman James E K Larimer announced the executive committee with one member from each ward and two from the north and south bank counties. The lineup includes A C Wallace, A D Bauer, O Sanderson, Phil Kastan, P Tidley, W J Eberley and John Ostrand, Win Ream, C W Smith, G K Ennce with two colored men Richey and Sanderson.
A weather bulletin notes showers likely with partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions in the north and west, alongside a 68 degree high and 36 degree low. In federal news, Heck Robinson, a 16 year old, was sentenced to four years for assault at Ft. Riley after a year in jail. In politics, B. D. Crawford, ex county attorney, is nominated Populist for State Senate in the Thirty sixth district covering Reno Kingman and Pratt counties, succeeding Frank Field.
Severe storms in Santiago Chile disrupt traffic by destroying many bridges. The congress plans to reconvene on June 1 after the disturbance.
A Santa Fe official resigns as auditor amid a Cuban widow matter and family disputes. The report notes Parke's resignation several days ago and mentions relations with General Aw and Whitehead, along with references to a Galveston connection and a complex personal entanglement involving a Cuban parentage. The fragmentary text references heirs and legal actions in a troubled local scene.
In Smith Center at 3 PM Sunday Rolla Faulkner drowned in the local lake after attempting to swim a narrow passage. Exhausted on the return trip he sank before help arrived, with a midnight search recovering his body. He was about 20, a steady young man who ran a delivery wagon for local businesses. His home was Stockton, Missouri, but he had been living here for about a year.
Chicago and Kansas City trade summaries show corn weakness amid dry weather and quiet wheat. Cattle and hogs receipts mix with steady to lower trend, while oats and provisions show limited activity and price movement. Local and regional receipts indicate mixed demand and ongoing market uncertainty across grains and livestock.
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