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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
4
The article surveys political topics including Boer peace prospects and Bryan McKinley politics, discusses sugar prices, Cuban issues, and mentions Secretary Huy and passenger debates. It also covers a proposed army canteen reform, a bill amendment, and school book funding changes affecting libraries.
A fragmented report alleges Major Rathbone defended a United States policy toward Cuba while facing accusations of corruption connected to Hanna’s Senate campaign. It cites alleged plots to control patronage, interference with appointments, and political retaliation amid Washington power struggles.
An Atchison area piece discusses domestic roles and rights, including debates on daughters receiving company, allowances, and spouse treatment. It notes a Congress of Fathers in Washington with Lysander Appleton, focusing on male and bachelor perspectives and social expectations.
A mixed set of humorous aphorisms from a Chicago News column titled Quaker Reflections. It lampoons self reliance, social manners, and a rural wit through scattered, quirky lines about friendship, poverty, invitations, and the ice cream season. Strong entities include Philadelphia Record and references to Newt prize.
A Salem reader claims twenty years of stomach distress improved after using Hood's Sarsaparilla. He previously lived on stale bread and beef juice, nearly died, then found relief after a bottle and renewed doses. A Findlay reader with torpid liver and spring fatigue also reports benefit, asserting Hood's Sarsaparilla uniquely effective for blood and liver issues.
A fragmented conversation hints at social fears about wealth, mortality, and reform. Characters debate fortune versus necessity, with mentions of Maude facing danger, Belle commenting on aging, and De Tanque pondering reformist marriage. The excerpt reads as a truncated, stylized exchange.
Representatives from Illinois Missouri Kansas Texas and Oklahoma met at the Alfgaard hotel to craft uniform TB inspection rules for breeding and dairy cattle. The aim is free interstate movement while keeping safeguards, with a resolution urging testing and quarantine at sale to prevent infected cattle entering states.
Chicago May 24 the Methodist general conference opened a fight over Governor Pattison's report to change church society constitutions. After a long debate, a motion to reconsider the freedmen's aid and southern education society secretary actions was adopted. Debate over a colored secretary for the freedmen's aid society intensified before the conference adjourned, and elections for the eastern and western book agents began as the session recessed.
In New York on May 3k harbor festivities marked Quest Victoria's birthday. Ships decked with flags and officers staged ceremonies while city districts held related tributes and parades reflecting the event.
Washington May 24 The house committee on the Louisiana purchase exposition to be held at St Louis in 1903 voted to report the exposition bill to the house without recommendation. Joy of St Louis moved to report favorably but failed. the panel decided to report without recommendation to allow final house action. The bill pledges government to an appropriation of 5,000,000 and allows a proportional share of the enterprise proceeds.
A fragmented report notes a governor’s arrival linked to Topeka Industrial Institute. The governor traveled and did not reach Topeka until the day after.
A Kingman County lawyer filed in the supreme court an application for a writ of habeas corpus seeking release for Alle Hughes who is serving a term for manslaughter at the state reformatory. The boy was not a participant in the fatal battle that killed a Kingman County man. He had been tried and sentenced to the penitentiary, but a lower court reversal sent the case back and Hughes was sent to the reformatory.
Santa Fe shopmen of this city plan the thirteenth annual picnic for Saturday June 16 held at Atchison after a committee recommendation. The railroad offers round trips to St Joseph or Kansas City. Leavenworth fares vary. Forest Park free use, balloon ascent, and music promised. Cash prizes include $10 for the winning ball team and $26 for a nine person race. Voting and counting to decide the site and date occur tomorrow evening.
Talbot and Palmer brokers in Macon Georgia failed today for about 16000 dollars. A few months earlier the firm also failed with Cabillies for around 20000 dollars. Their Atlanta office is closed as the business is suspended.
Theatrical manager J. M. Crawford wins a ten day option on the Academy of Music in Kansas City. He aims to remodel the house at a cost around ten thousand dollars and run melodramas at popular prices. The deal could expand Crawford’s circuit with Stair bookings across the Midwest if Kansas City is included.
Local mentions include updates on street fair preparations and booth status with fewer than 20 remaining. A district court suit seeks 1854 dollars for sidewalk injuries. A municipal note cites weather forecasts and a reports of temperatures and wind.
In Chicago on May 24 Rev J P Lardhey of Rochester N Y was chosen moderator on the first ballot at the general assembly of the United Presbyterian church in session. Rev J D Sands and Rev FS Latte of Pittsburg were candidates for the office.
In district court this morning five appealed city court cases concluded. Grong Buckner pleaded guilty and fined $15 for tying Pager. Running Biene pleaded not guilty and fined $107 plus nine days in jail. Tsbe Toltas faces charges. case adjourned for a hearing on selling enasr amid illness.
Governor Stanley Ipsain makes a rare scheduling miss in a vekley broadcast tonight. He will address viewers before heading to Cyiby for directiog tomorrow, marking his first appearance under the current programme sequence.
A fragment notes a theme of a new weapon and an organized opposition group. The unreadable snippet hints at political or military critique. No clear persons, places, dates, or organizations are legible, leaving the central claim and actors undetermined.
May 24 report from St Louis details ongoing transit strike as workers and nonunion riders face fines for riding cars. Governor Stephens visits, police tighten enforcement, and union sympathy manifests through support rules rather than broad stoppage.
A government statement confirms that during the strike three persons have been shot and killed, sixteen wounded by bullets and thirty-one otherwise injured as riot and disorder erupt, including attacks on lines, stones, and effigies amid violence.
F L Peacock resigns as local freight agent at Rock Island in Topeka after thirteen years in the post and over twenty years of continuous service. He was appointed by W Allen, then superintendent west of the Missouri River, and says he will rest for a few months before deciding on future plans.
In Washington on May 4 the Bacon resolution went to the committee on contingent expenses. The Montana senatorial case was continued to next Wednesday. Mr Spooner resumed his Philippine speech as the Senate convened at 1 o'clock to resume the Alaska civil government discussion. Amendments to milling provisions allow the secretary of war to grant permits to dredge for gold below mean low water and state that the act does not nullify legally located claims.
The United States steamer Detroit was taken out of service yesterday at Portsmouth New Hampshire. Structural damage reported at the rudder head caused water intrusion in the bow. Fires were maintained to keep operations until repairs can be completed and crew reassigned as needed.
Union News Company announces new sporting line for ball clubs and updates on news coverage. It highlights magazines, reading books, school supplies, stationery, and a cut rate ticket office as part of its daily paper delivery service.
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