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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1900
Page
4
The fragment cites a broad mix of topics including South Africa, Cuba, the Klondike, the Philippines, and U.S. politics. It mentions Beckham and Roosevelt as political figures, debates on transit and the vice presidential nomination, and mentions the Nicaraguan canal delay. The text also references the Supreme Court, adjournment dynamics, and general political sentiment.
Exports to Asia and Oceanica through the Pecal year ending in June total about $100,000 with Asia’s share growing rapidly. In 1883 fetal exports to Asia and Oceanica were $27,421, and they are expected to quadruple within eight years. Imports from the region increase as sugar shipments rise from Asia and Pacific islands. Total U S imports by March reach 2,801,406,558 pounds with May and June periods showing shifts in origin, including the East Indies, the Philippine Islands, and Hawaii. Export growth to Americas, Britain, Australasia includes flour, bread, provisions, mahatsctu machinery, and agricultural exports, with March 1900 figures cited for various commodities.
The item compiles trade figures for 1898 to 1900 showing cotton, carriages, hardware, and ships exported to Asia, Japan, Australia, and China with nine month totals and year comparisons. It also includes a string of moral aphorisms and anecdotes about propriety, marriage, and social behavior in the Atchison community.
A column titled Quaker Reflections presents a mosaic of witty sayings and social quips from Philadelphia notes and guest jests. It mixes remarks on intellect, marriage, professions, and everyday behavior with playful jabs at fashion, courage, and mood, ending with a ramble on weather and social scenes.
The Santa s Shop Fund reached an even 20 000 by 2 PM this afternoon as description of Robt Pierce president of the Chicago company was read. Contributions list names individuals and firms including Topeka City Railway Chicago Lumber Davis Moon Welcome and others credited. Becomes home stretch in drive with numerous donors noted.
John Powers, brother of Secretary of State Powers and indicted for the Goebel assassination, was seized by Democratic authorities in Knox county near Barbourville. He was taken to Barbourville for habeas corpus proceedings. Governor Beckham ordered the soldiers home after a conference on transferring state guard and equipment to the Democratic administration. Kentucky officials will not mandamus Governor Mount to honor Beckham's arrest requisition. the matter is deemed within each state’s governorial province.
Pittsburg May 2 reports detail the formation and consolidation of the Tin Can Manufacturing company under the American Tin Can company name. The piece notes plans to launch industrial sectors on the market and mentions planks, roofing plants, and an allied company with the American Steel Sheet company, led by Moore, involved in coordinating these concerns.
War office received Buller’s note from London reporting a May 21 ambush near Vreheld. Bethune’s mounted column suffered heavy casualties with most killed or wounded. Reinforcements were dispatched from Dundees to oppose the Boers and reestablish civil authority in the N’Queynan district.
General Wood cables the names of American troops dead from fevers and illnesses in Cuba and surrounding posts. Entries include soldiers such as Parrett, Gfantey, and Hamilton among others, with deaths attributed to malaria, typhoid like fevers, nephritis, pellagra like symptoms, and related illnesses. Many locations referenced include Pinar del Rio and Puerto Principe with multiple fatalities noted in May.
Twelve cars with oriental wild animals started from Atlanta last night for the Topeka fair route. Electricians wrestle with wiring as main and midway arches rise and street lamps swing. Commercial Club gains merchant support amid daily attempts to derail planning. An old photographic car repurposed as a lunch counter blocked work at Fifth and Quincy streets until removed.
May 22 Frankfort Kentucky reports a smooth transition from Republican to Democratic administration. Former Adjutant General Coibler thanks successor Castleman for courtesy and predicts peaceful governance while noting public order risks. Commonwealth's Attorney Franklin reports telegrams from Barbourville about arrest of Seha Powers and a possible troop deployment. Governor Beckham has not acted.
Secretary of State Clark refuses a compromise candidacy for chairman of the Republican State Committee. He states his duty is to serve the people in his current office and will not permit the use of his name for the party post. The proposal reportedly involved E Richer, Mentanantor, and George Cola in the discussion.
A marriage license issued for William H Morris and Moni McVicar notes Morris known in Topeka as Vincent Graham, a famed bass singer, with his friends unaware of the stage name. McVicar, daughter of Peter McVicar ex president of Washburn College, the ceremony to be held this afternoon amid family support.
A garbled forecast claims fair weather next week as observer Jennings holds out hope despite lingering rain threats. Weatherman Cox remains uncertain, with a forecast of likely showers tonight and Wednesday, and winds from the northwest.
Louie the Greek known as Louis Charowhas and his two sons attacked George Allendorf in front of a Fifth Street store. Allendorf dodged, then brothers brought a knife into the fray as the crowd watched. Chief Ramsey split the fight and charged the trio with disturbing the peace.
In New York May 22 a body recovered from the North River is thought to be J W Moyie a San Francisco mining stock broker who vanished from the Hoffman House April 9 He was an old California miner and prospector later a quinine promoter with business in London and New York He had no known California relatives and his affairs had been troubled recently
G C Clemens, socialist candidate, secures space in the Jewell building at Sixth and Kateas avenues corner and plans a Kansas avenue drive to announce state headquarters. He promises large press activity directed by Clemens to spread Socialist party notices statewide.
The fire department responded Monday at 3 o clock to Heaty fruit store at Kansas Ave and Fourth Street. A gasoline lamp exploded causing minor damage. Arrests were made for operating a gambling joint and stealing a feather bed near Eleventh and Jackson streets. Elliott was elected president of the American Unitarian Association in Boston.
Dr F M Powell outlines methods to educate and manage children with mental deficiency as part of a conference section on reformatories and charities. He emphasizes training adapted to intelligence, not mingling with normal classes, and the need for efficient teachers and special workers. The conference also covers organized labor’s impact on teaching trades and employment for reform school girls.
Washington May 2 Those closely identified with the Boer delegates in Washington say after conferring today on their plans they will not remain long in the capital but will attend a series of meetings across the country. Before going to the White House the delegates breakfasted with John E Milholland of New York with St John Gattney and Representative Sulzer also present.
W. J. Taylor of Kentucky, visiting Indianapolis, said he would not speak until the national Republican convention convenes. He and Finley kept a quiet day, with Taylor largely confined to his room while awaiting indictments or further word on the event.
Philadelphia May 22 The Evening Telegraph reports the Pennsylvania Railroad will secure control of the Lehigh Valley Railroad by purchasing 1,000 shares from unnamed parties. The price per share and final terms are not fully disclosed. The move is described as a significant consolidation affecting Pennsylvania rail operations.
Baton Rouge reports both houses elected ex-Governor Murphy J Foster to the U S Senate and re elected Samuel Douglas McEnery as Junior senator. Postmaster appointment noted for Sabetha. Presidential nominations include John C Freeman of Wisconsin to Copenhagen. A large audience witnessed a Paris and Alpine tour at the Firn church.
National Conference discussions on county and municipal charities draw large attendance at First Baptist church. afternoon session resumes at 2 p.m. Also notes fire loss at boiler works totaling 344000 with 21500 insurance. queen regent signs partial convention with US Plumbers union ends strike. 300 workers to be employed this week. Tourist rail tickets offer eastbound visits to Chautauqua Lake Niagara Falls St Lawrence River White Mountains and Atlantic coast resorts with a summer Book of Travel edition and free brochures.
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