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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
1
City council debated a broad Sunday closing ordinance affecting street cars hacks and many businesses. A special meeting was set to revise provisions while Mayor Davis urged enforcement and council members expressed mixed support.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe MR SHELDON SAILS from New York aboard the Teutonic. Mentions include Topeka pastor and wife, names like Mir M-Anmor, Mrs iy West, Lottie, Taine, and various others in a scattered list.
Washington May 24 The Boer peace commission plans are not yet fully outlined They will likely stay in Washington until west then tour the west as previously indicated Mr Fischer said no definite plan details The party may meet in Georgeport with Ohio representative Lentz to address a Boer meeting Civic leaders have not decided on issuing an official statement before leaving Washington They aim to keep statements to platform meetings arranged for their tour
Announcement of the failure of Price McCormick & Co caused a sharp stock exchange drop and widespread selling. The firm led by Theodore Price and Walter Price faced heavy losses as bankers and investors reacted. the cotton market plunged, with May contracts sliding and a broad bear movement affecting New Orleans and European markets.
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Long plans a naval demonstration with cruisers Albany and Essex sailing to Mediterranean and European ports, with the Lancaster and Bulwarks also routing abroad, remaining until September and October for a show of force and missionary presence.
New York May 24 special to the Herald reports Charles P. W. Neely's plan to purchase the Isle of Pines off Cuba for U S possession, with many prominent figures involved. Options on land, inspectors in Major Ladd’s office, and Bristow appoints Buchanan as disbursing officer accompany Neely's arrest and suspected ledger loss.
The charter creates a new Associated Press as a mutual cooperative news organization. Incorporators include Stephen O'Meara Adolph S. Ochs St Clair McKelway Willing L. McLean and others. It aims to serve proprietors of newspapers nationwide without profit or dividends. The group seeks a governance reflecting old principles while complying with New York law.
W A Morgan of Topeka named by the American Hereford Cattle Breeders association as a judge for the Kansas City cattle show this fall. He is a longtime member of Hubbard & Morgan and head of Hubbard & Morgan Cattle and Loan company. Judges will award prizes totaling about 13 000 dollars.
President McKinley has offered Charles T. Saxton, formerly lieutenant governor of Vermont, the position of envoy and advocate. Saxton likely will accept the appointment.
Des Moines May 24 National Mother s Congress debates suffrage issues behind closed doors as the resolutions committee weighs a letter from Susan B Anthony appealing to the mothers movement. Mrs Birsey opposes action. if reports favor suffrage a heated congress debate is expected. Delegates discuss mothers clubs and woman focused papers.
Rome May 24 The canonization of Jean Baptiste de La Salle founder of the Christian Brothers and Rue Di Cacia a nun of the Augustinian Order drew 66 000 spectators in St Peters with about 20 000 foreign pilgrims Italian troops kept order and Pope Leo XIII led the pontifical procession then pronounced the canonization and blessed the congregation as cheers filled the basilica
Washington, May 74. After conferring with Speaker Henderson and House Judiciary Committee members, Chairman Ray introduced a rule to set anti trust measures as a special order. It outlines an immediate final vote on June 3 after a preliminary vote on June 1, detailing schedule and sequence.
Over 20,000 bushels moved from Topeka at noon aboard a special over the stock island bound for Chicago. Twenty cars carried 40,704 bushels of corn from Kansas plus an extra Oklahoma car with 528 bushels. The cargo goes to Mr. Hobbs of the Christian Herald in New York for storage. Donations include 31,500 dollars in cash and more from other groups. T J Andersen reports further large gifts from Boston congregations and local churches in Topeka.
The Princess of Wales at Kensington opened a three day national bazaar to aid war sufferers. The event, larger than last year’s Charing Cross hospital drive, uses vast grounds for matinees and draws royal attendance including the Duchess of Sutherland and Marlborough and Princess Dolgorauki. Receipts have already surpassed prior totals.
The Finance Committee spent the entire day canvassing for the Santa Fe shop fund subscriptions and has raised $24,775 by 3 PM toward the $25,900 goal. Chair O Jonathan Thomas urges those not yet listed to call in and pledge 5 and 10 dollar subscriptions to reach the total. Local firms and individuals are named among contributors and hopeful for rapid add ons.
New York reports the German steamer Albano from Hamburg and Havre is detained at quarantine after two steerage passengers, Russians Fawel Makunus and Osip Stodkunis, are diagnosed with smallpox. Makunus fell ill seven days ago, Stodkunis two days later, and both are confined in the ship's hospital. The ship will remain under inspection and disinfection until the 783 steerage passengers are cleared. Meanwhile Topeka high school's senior class plans a picnic at Wisewood Park this afternoon and evening.
A Navy inquiry in Manila Bay found that proper discretion was not exercised in the shooting of a Filipino who tried to board the Monadnock. Captain McGowan was blamed for failing to report to the commander in chief, with a probable court martial to follow. he had arranged support for the widow and children of the deceased Filipino.
The Presbyterian general assembly discussed the Peoria overture amid political dispute over committee appointments and officer roles. Rev Dr Cornell ion defended the overture as a reform measure while Rev Dr George Penticost praised Sabbath school work and literature outreach across the nation.
The private funeral for Nathaniel P. Hill former United States Senator from Colorado was held at his Denver home this afternoon. Only family members and intimate friends attended as per his wish for no pomp or flowers.
London dispatches describe Boer forces entrenching defenses around Johannesburg and planning to resist, while British columns under Generals French and Hamilton push toward Pretoria. Reports note Mafeking relief credited to a supposed blunder, with cross river actions and planned flank moves shaping the campaign outlines.
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