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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1900
Page
4
January era notes show debate over extradition and policy questions. References to Secretary Hays and Speaker Bryan touch on Nicaragua canal, tensions with Boer War and European travels. Mentions ship movements, bonds, and industry indicators shaping the political mood.
A fragmentary article discusses a bill related to public service penalties and disability rights. It mentions Mr Galderhead, the Washington Post context, and debates about employment penalties, equality, and authorizing disability considerations in government departments. It references salaries and a pension figure amid broader policy concerns.
A garbled historical note questions whether committees in both houses ignored a report and challenged a clerk's suspected efficiency. The text asserts a person earns 31400 and is deemed capable and efficient.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe lampoons marriage and social roles. It sketches domestic scenes and the foibles of men and women, noting a chorus of rumors, fashion, and the perils of reputation in a humorous tone.
A fragment of Quaker reflections and satirical snippets. Jests on domestic life, doctors, and theater misadventures appear, with clipped dialogue lines about referrals, embarrassment, and a theater rope walk. Mentions of medical pasts and changing times frame a humorous scene.
A jumble of aphorisms and oddities from a Chicago page, with garbled lines about drinks, a bookkeeper, beauty, poets, and cautionary notes on trust. It muses on human nature, invention, and the quirks of lines and minds amid scattered fragments.
A recorded contract in St Louis covers delivery of thirty new engines for western lines. The Missouri Pacific Mountain Railroads Equitable group, with Vice President and General Manager Fidsil Harding, oversees the order. Negotiations name Dunkirk NY builder Brooker locomotive works for ten nine wheeler and main line iron steam locomotives. First delivery scheduled for November with second in Procter.
Salina welcomes Lizzie Wooster a former primary teacher whose school books have been adopted by the United States government for Toulan schools. Her readers and arithmetic texts for grades 1 3 are near completion and a substantial publishing career is predicted with high salaries and large royalities.
Wituuarayza Newton Bridgemain of the Camp Alger commissary depa rtment has received a presidential appointment to the Dawes commission cloth ing board. The post pays 3109 a month and may last several years, with duties to aid in allotting Indian lands to reservations under the Dawes commission. The appointment came through Cy Leland and Congressman Charles Curtis, with many others noted in support.
An Effingham resident, George W. Bol Singer, previously declared insane, was found in an orchard near Parnell in nothing but a coatless state. He was brought to Atchison, jailed, and faces a renewed insanity proceeding and another court date after allegedly planning to pull his son's teeth with blacksmith tools.
Antony Kowalski sues the city for 5000 alleging injury from a pole breach at his job with Elly electric debts. Kowalski was hurt while on duty when his leg broke in two places. The case was referred to the council's claims committee with warning of potential legal action if no payment is made.
The Northwest Kansas conference of the United Brethren church held its seventh annual Sunday School convention in Lebanon from May h to Thursday. One hundred twenty-one delegates from as many schools attended the event, marking the third and final day of the gathering.
The document lists officers for the year including G. M. Hecier as president and George Chapmasti as president, with Nona Blackburn recording secretary, W. S. Durrett corresponding secretary and treasurer. Visiting ministers from about a dozen states attended. A sermon by Rev. EJ Kephart of Des Moines Iowa was highlighted.
The auction sale of assets of The First National Bank was held at Marion Albaugh's office. A crowd of speculators and curious onlookers gathered as real estate sold at forced sale, bringing decent prices. In the afternoon all the bank’s receivables and notes, totaling over 1t, were offered in one lump and bid in by AL Jones for $45. The real estate sold to bidders brought about 33.06.
Mrs Governor Robinson presents The Official Atlas of Kansas from 1877 to the city library. The valuable atlas, compiled from government surveys and county records, is in five complete volumes with hand drawn plates and is described as of inestimable value to the library and the city.
May reports show Summer National Bank receiving a 2 percent dividend and First National Bank 16 percent, totaling 89.6 and 7b percent respectively. A boy, Guy Tyrrell, aged 15, suffered severe injuries after a belt accident at Jackson Franks mill near Cawker City and cannot live. Court adjourned in Salina with cases postponed. Porter convicted for assault, Smith acquitted of counterfeiting. Perry store robbery netted about $25. Bankers to meet at Abilene on June 6-7 with Governor Stanley and Col. Little among speakers. over 100 bankers expected.
The Millers Brotherhood, an operatives oils fraternity, held its annual meeting in Kansas to elect officers for the coming year with A. J. Weiner named president and Sonday of Coffeyville elected as second vice president. In Washington a list of fourth class postmasters changes for Kansas was issued with several removals and appointments including Sam F. Beardslee and Frederick W. Karl among others.
Unfavorable conditions at the Nassau Roady Club meet hindered the third end rounds of the metropolitan golf championship. The wet fairways and slow turf weighed on players as only a few enthusiasts watched Watson and Travia lead the hopefuls. After 10 o clock, Findlay S Douglas and Allan Kannady paired first, with Archie Graham and Ho O M Harriman, and Wilson Jr. and Travis among the early survivors who advanced to the semi finals to determine a 46 hole final for the Metropolitan district title.
A wind and electrical storm hit Mineral Wells and surrounding farming regions, causing extensive property damage. Hallettsville reports a cyclone in Lavaca County’s southern area with significant destruction to buildings including Mossy Grove Academy, but no casualties are announced.
The Des Moines observations reflect a national congress session where resolutions for broader dependent children legislation and Sunday school support were adopted. Debate covered objectionable press ads and home office concerns, with forenoon on child study and branch reports and the afternoon devoted to selecting next meeting place.
Major Peyton March with the Thirty third Infantry and Col. Luther R. Hare pursue Fili pinos northeast of Benger, tracing their trail in difficult country. Sergeant Larry and privates of Company B of the Seventh Regiment rescue the president of San Matog’s daughter from Ladrones after a twelve-man ambush. seven thieves are killed or captured. Lieutenant W. P. Elliott of the US cruiser New Orleans dies at Canton from apoplexy.
New York magistrate at Jefferson Market court on May 6 held seven officers and directors accused of monopoly violation for $400 bail each. The action followed a waiver of examination.
The Chicago board of trade declared irregularities involving the Wabash Elevator of the Chicago Elevator Co, with Russell Sage as president and George Gould as director. The warehouse receipts for grain stored at Wabash were found to be outstanding, and the board resolved to place the Wabash elevator and its receipts under the rules and regulations of the board. Ambassador Choate in London transmitted Queen Victoria’s thanks for the birthday congratulations from the U.S. president.
Springfield May 2 A compiled tax report for 1889 Illinois shows total state taxes 14 5? but Cook County bears 4 872 107 constituting two fifths of the state levy. The dispatch notes Boxers rampage in China with attacks on French missions and local converts amid Chinese disturbances.
Washington May 24 Congressman Curtis of Kansas reports a bill ratifying Creek and Cherokee agreements with Dawes commission. Amendments aim to adjust land sale rights and treaty funds safeguards. Curtis says tribes may resist radical changes but supports provisions ensuring interior secretary consent for mineral leases. The note mentions a Norfolk locomotive engineers election and a burglary at Wingwa Bank of Dover.
Incomplete OCR text hints at a job ad seeking experienced personnel for a planning and organizational department. Mentions music and cultural roles, but key details, names, places, and dates are absent.
Washington records a 1 am Senate convening with Gallinger presenting a conference report reducing Mrs. Guy V. Henry’s pension from 100 to 15 dollars per month and Morgan introducing a bill against crimes not tied to a state. The bill faces judiciary committee. Morgan also discusses the Philippines and Ute lands under the Paris treaty, noting Ute government recognition issues and Aguinaldo’s status.
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