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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1900
Page
8
Republican State Convention Adopts Delegates
The Republican state convention adjourned after selecting governors, a treasurer, superintendent, and other officials. Presidential electors were chosen, a slate adopted to support national party measures, and the gathering noted as the largest and most hectic ever held in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iid
David Astman
Peneenl
John le Pyle Fallin
Wank Lecoc
Thorms Pitch
Grant County
Linetola
Charles ‘Thompson
Mand County
Alba Mirtie
Futte County
Joseph M. Greene
Chuerberialn
America
Disjointed May Telegrams From Across Europe and Beyond
Fragmentary May telegraphs report repeated incidents in Stoll Pomerania with ships wrecked and two fishermen drowned. A car crash in Berlin triggers new public watergate concerns as lawmakers draft bills on contract breaches and penalties. Rome and London dispatches note military and financial developments, while Paris records a German diet concession and a Belgian shipping loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoll
Pomerania
Columbia
Peverdi
A En Pellame
Albert Johnson
Everal
Postum Coffee Replaces Coffee For Health Claims
Mrs J Walford of Costalla Erie CO reports relief from paralysis symptoms and insomnia after abandoning coffee for Postum Food Coffee. She credits the switch with cured numbness and improved sleep for herself and husband, sister, and others who tried it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husblind
Jim
J. Walford, Costalla, Erie CO. Ghia
Judge Broaddus Dominated For Kansas City Court Of Appeals
May 24 report notes Democratic convention dominance for Judge J E Broaddus of Chillicothe in Kansas City court of appeals race. The piece also mentions chess tournament results with Schlechter defeating Showalter and Macon beating Mortimer as four draws from master’s rounds are replayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moberly
J. E. Broaddus
Chillicothe
Kansas City Court of Appeals
Patie
Schlechter
Showalter
Macon
Mortimer God Marocay
Oven
Irish Convicts May Face Trouble Entering U S
New York May 24 Discussing the obstacles likely to confront two Irish convicts Fitzharris and Mullett as they seek admission to the United States under immigration laws Commissioner Powderly said the right to entry will be passed upon by a four man local group and appeals may go to Washington and then to the secretary of the treasury if denied The men were linked to the murder of Lord Frederick Cavendish and Mr Burke in Phoenix Park Dublin in 1882
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Fitzharris
Mullett
United States
Powderly
Cours
Burcas
New Yorke
Fitsbarrie
Mullet
Lucania
Cients
Washington
Treary
Topeka Horse Show Charter Amid Stockholder List
The Topeka Horse Show association is chartered with capital stock and a board of directors including C H Samn son FE Wear 0 P Updegram DR Low FP O Popenoe FD Merriam T L Ewin. Stockholders listed include F Kh Wear GC Baker Pupenoae updegratt Merriam Crosby Swan Merlin Blood Mulvanin and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka Horse
Sanw Association
C.H. Samnson
FE. Wear
P. Updegram
Low
FP. O. Popenoe
FD. Merriam
T. L. Ewin
Ashichition
ML Snenaiges
Bhueton
Pritchard
F. Kh. Wear
Baker
Great
Pupenoe
D. P. Updegratt
Te D. Merriam
Che L. ‘Wit Crosby” Boon
T. Swan
Hi Merlin
Warth
Charles Blood Sah
di. W. Mulvann
Glad
Tiesan
Chas J. Lanty
HL Pawtinon
Memorial Day observance urged by Spanish War Troops chief
In Franklin Pennsylvania on May 4 General John A Wiley head of the Spanish War Veterans orders all association members to join Grand Army of the Republic in services for proper Memorial Day observance. A Swiss bill imposing compulsory accident insurance failed May 20 by a large margin, with 370000 to 150000 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
John A. Wiley
Grand Army of the Republic
Berne
Hess
Confederation
Prohibition Ticket Named in South Carolina Nomination
In Columbia on May 24 the Prohibition convention nominated a state ticket with Henry Sancats of Lexington named for governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prohibition
Columbia
Henry Sancats
Lexington
Lumber Mill Destroyed in North aga Street Fire
Fire last night destroyed the lumber mill of Wagner, Hart & Keil on North aga Street and damaged several other buildings. Loss estimated at 9000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mil Ani
Aga Sheffield
Wagner, Hart & Keil
Ginliage
Civil Service Farce Opposed by Judge Tuley Ruling
Chicago May 24 Judge Tuley declares the civil service police cases reveal a farce in city promotions. Recent certificates and appointments above patrolman rank are void, affecting the entire graded service. The decision threatens the merit boards of Mayor Harrison and holds officials and the public in contempt for civil service law violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tuley
Civil Service Police
Chicago Civil Service Commission
Inia Pare
Harrison
Commission
Tully
Four Drowned As Storm Rages On Oregon Coast
A severe southeast storm off the Oregon coast near Astoria claims multiple lives as fishermen struggle. Captains and crews are rescued while reports list Mike Pelloma, Bert Johnson, John Vahaczaug, Sakke Rorpela among the drowned, with others missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Astoria
Ore
Tour
Mike Pelloma
Fort Stevers
Fife
Stevens
Cape
Bert Johnson
John Vahaczaug
Sakke Rorpela
Philadelphia Mayor Faces Accusation by Wanamaker in Political Clash
Ex-Postmaster General Wanamaker accuses Mayor Samuel H. Ashbridge of Philadelphia of curtailing press liberty. City politics loom over next Pennsylvania election as Quay’s faction seeks to influence a solid delegation to Harrisburg. Police civil service dispute prompts injunction petition over salary payments to an assistant chief and new inspectors. River rescue efforts continue for missing crews after McGovern's Beach wrecks with upturned boats washing ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Samuel H. Ashbridge
John ‘Wanamaker
Pennsylvania
Quay
Hartisbling
Civil Service Commission
Chie
Healy Named Santa Fe Auditor Succeeds Sutton
W J Healy named 35 auditor of freight receipts for Santa Fe to replace C S Sutton. He will assume June 1, having served as chief clerk and earning general satisfaction. No successor chosen yet. appointment may trigger promotions in the office. Kansas City nomination and convention notes follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Sutton
Santa Fe
W. J. Healy
C. 5. Sutton
Sutton
Sant Felines
Albuquerous
Healy
Cure of Rheumat See Cure of Rheumat Populist Won
In Auburn Nebraska a Populist named George W Berg won the First district nomination after a long deadlock among Democratic Populist and free silver factions. A reader recounts his wife’s rheumatism improvement using Chamberlains Pain Balm after an earlier severe attack, praising the remedy and noting druggist availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Neb
George W. Berg
Congress
Maddox
Chamberlain
Report on labor laws by Industrial Commission ready for submission
Washington May 24 The Industrial Commission has completed its report on general labor laws and will forward it to Congress Saturday. The document is considered potentially as important as the trust report and includes several specific recommendations. A principal item urges uniform labor legislation across states though some southern members are more conservative and there will be minority reports. The report also supports most national and state labor laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Commission
Washington
Congress
Calderhead, War Pension Reward for San Fernando Case
A Washington newspaper item notes Congressmen Calderhead assisting the release after a general court martial in San Fernando. George Barrett, son of a deceased comrade, was sentenced to five years’ hard labor and forfeiture of pay and allowances. The secretary aims to untie red tape for his release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Winputtir
Congremme Ann Calderhead
Ferst
George Harrett
D. Co. Sixteenth Infantry
Mervins
Philippines
Barret
Chamberlain
Cures Blood Poison Trial Treatment Sent Free
State Medical Institute announces a free trial treatment for blood poison to all sufferers at Micktron Ride, Wayne, Indiana. Claims it cures mucous patches, sore throat, copper colored spots, chancres, ulcers, and severe skin decay, with home delivery in plain packaging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Institute
Wayne
Ind
PX Wayne
Cire
Jip Franklin and the Hen Case at Brownsville
The piece profiles Texas judge Joseph J. Franklin known as Jip or Hosey-Joney among locals and Mexicans. It recounts a case where two women claimed a hen worth pennies, Franklin ordered the bird kept in court, then held a public trial with witnesses and a soap box display. He ruled the hen belonged to one claimant and warned the other with a cost judgment, boosting his local reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jip
Franklin
Prom
Mexican Herald
Texas
Foroe
Jerry Galvan
Wumself
Forte
Brownsville
Joseph J. P. Franklin
Hosey-Joney
Jore
Josey
Ben
Unis
Costa
Biddy
Lutheran League closes convention with services and talks
Cincinnati on May 4 marked the end of the fourth national convention of the Lutheran League. The planned program by C Olsen of Chicago was abandoned and the group joined early for Ascension Day services of the Lutheran church led by Rev. C F Steck of Pittsburg and C P Bossart of Lima. Dr J Staits of Louisville, a fraternal delegate from the general Lutheran synod, presented greetings to the Lutheran League of America, with President B F Eillott of New York replying. A symposium on league topics featured JS Runyon of New York and Rev Charles J Frye, followed by addresses on overseas church expansion by Rev L B Walfe of Guntur, India, and domestic expansion by Rev J C Kunzman of Pittsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Lutheran League
C. Olsen
Chicago
C.F. Steck
Pittsburg
C. P. Bossart
Lima
Staits
Louisville
General Lutheran’ Synod
America
B. F. Eilett
New York
Lutheran League of America
JS. Runyon
Charles J. Frye
LB Walfe
Guntute
India
J. C. Kunzman
Chair Trust Formed in Cincinnati by 23 Manufacturers
The Central Chair Manufacturers association has been organized in Cincinnati by 23 men who represent 9 percent of the chair makers in the territory. The group includes representatives from Michigan Ohio western Indiana Iowa Pennsylvania West Virginia and the southern region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chair Trust
Cincinnati
Central Chair Manufacturers Association
Michigan
Ohio
Indiana
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
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