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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1900
Page
4
The article covers South African war developments, U S manufacturing and capital, and currency policy. It mentions Pretoria targets for force deployment, Democratic party tensions, pardons, and a figure about blueprints for national profits. It notes New York financial reporting on depositories and Treasury actions affecting currency and bank reserves.
The federal industrial commission favors public ownership of telephones and telex, arguing the system fits post office control. Amsterdam’s Netherlands Tel Public Company run 15 years shows profits, lower prices, expanded service, and wage gains after city takeover in 1946. The article claims similar results could work in an American modern city.
A collage from the Alberta Globe column touches on post office reform, moral anecdotes, and social quips. It riffs on aging, affection, gift giving, and the quirks of daily conduct through brief, disconnected vignettes. The piece mentions a dress with yards of ribbon and a teacher guiding fifty children.
A fragmentary column presents quirky aphorisms and satirical lines about behavior and society. The sketches touch on gait, youth, love, home comfort, and money, with odd spellings and informal witticisms suggesting a humorous or editorial voice from a Chicago publication.
The arraignment of Charles F. Neely on criminal charges connected to Cuban frauds was adjourned until June 5 by Commissioner Shields at the U.S. district court. The adjournment aims to address Governor Roosevelt’s views on New York State authority to issue extradition papers against Neely.
Auckland dispatch reports the Tonga king opposes clauses of a treaty between Great Britain and Tonga on the protectorate. The king seeks a protectorate limited to preserving the throne and royal interests, while Commissioner Thomson rejects demands, leaving a deadlock but with hope for a solution.
Weather forecast looks for a fair week suitable for the street fair. Observer Jennings notes a single eclipse photograph displayed at the event and records temperatures around 73 maximum with a low near, and winds from the southwest at 12 miles per hour, with partly cloudy skies tonight and Tuesday.
Tom Kelly resigns as assistant state treasurer to seek a Republican appointment. Dr Richey will be appointed to succeed him with no other changes in the treasurer’s office. Miss Lung Shull will move from temporary status to a permanent role in the department. Richey is known at the State House and is expected to handle duties competently.
Former President Harrison and his wife were riding downtown when a child ran into the street. Harrison quickly grabbed the lines and helped the driver steer the horses to safety. The child escaped unharmed and was returned home. A separate note reports a bank burglary where $9,000 was stolen and the bank’s insurance covered $3,000.
A large blaze swept through Fort Worth damaging Nash Wardware, Goldstein Company, Edwants Wholesale Bakery, and surrounding structures. Fire loss totals are tallied for insurance purposes as investigators assess the scene.
Topeka editor Clemens voices alarm at the St Louis streetcar strike and related unrest. He asks readers to consider the risks, hospitals crowded with wounded, armed workers, police resistance, and the nation’s attention to such disturbances amid a broader pattern of labor conflicts across Chicago, Idaho, and Kansas City.
Mrs Greenleaf wife of Colonel Greenleaf U S A opened a library in Manila for American soldiers sailors and citizens with about 4000 volumes. Ten copies are remainders sent from the United States and papers from across the country were to be provided. The library needs monthly salaries rent and expenses. a March letter warns it may close in three months unless funds arrive from the United States. The Woman Army and Navy League plans to assist with fundraising. Contributions directed to Mrs Marshall Ladington and Mr Ladington at the War Department Washington.
The Secretary of War awarded the San Pedro breakwater contract to California Construction Company at a bid of 2,147,000 dollars. Four competitors submitted bids, met the contract requirements, and their bids were annulled.
An article extols modern medicine for dyspepsia and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure. It claims abundant nutrition and tablets digest 3,000 grains of meat, resting the stomach whether it works or not. Drugstores tout the product as a merit based, pure, inexpensive remedy for stomach troubles.
Washington reports a May sequence in which the House passed the Alaskan civil ode bill and later senators discussed district charter actions. The congressional sessions touched on naval appropriations, armor plate, cadet instruction, and port move proposals as lawmakers argued for best timber岸 southern coast sites and possible station relocation.
The steamer Danube is ashore on rocks near Hospital Burnt Victoria after being driven by a strong wind while maneuvering in the channel between the point and Lehit wharf. The vessel settled with about 20 feet of list to port and five feet of water in the after hold. On board were over 60 passengers and close to 000 tons of valuable freight mainly groceries and supplies for Dawson. Passengers were rescued safely and the cargo unloaded.
A Kansas City plug derailed near Tecumseh after hitting a switch. Front wheels left the track and caused a switch to open, breaking an axle. Tender, baggage car, and one coach went off track. Passengers rescued by special Topeka train. seven hours to clear. One person injured.
Postmaster A. W. McWherter was charged with misappropriating funds after an inquiry into the alleged robbery of the Culinge post office near Kansas City. Authorities placed McWherter under arrest Saturday following the investigation.
The Republican state committee plans permanent campaign headquarters in two downtown sites. One site is the former Seventh street restaurant location, the other above Green's grocery on Kansas avenue. Active work likely to start in August or September.
Scene at the Topeka Street Fair shows debate over Cuba Philippines and Boers policy, while a Chelsea Place postmaster, McWhertie, faces misappropriation charges and a $500 bond as authorities probe a reported stamp and money robbery. Charles Lobdell now leads the headquarters and oversees ongoing work.
Fragmentary local notice notes Topeka is without a current auditing post as a successor to Mr Mooney has not yet been decided. The brief item cites Mooneys prominence and mentions the vacancy in the auditor’s office.
General MacArthur reports in a cablegram from Ala Alla dated today that six officers and 56 men with 46 rifles surrendered unconditionally at Cuysapo yesterday. Three officers and 46 men with officers surrendered unconditionally today at Turin. The spontaneous surrenders are described as very encouraging.
Report from Frankfort claims Governor Beckham plans to wed Miss Bean Fuqua soon. Also notes tourism fare sales to Colorado and Utah with reduced Missouri Pacific routes to Denver Pueblo Salt Lake Ogden for June through September, plus local hardware ads and medicine sales.
Mr. J. Button, newly appointed auditor of the Santa Fe lines in Albuquerque, returned from Chicago and left for Boston. He wore a pigeon blood ruby ring given by his former freight receipts office employer as a parting reminder.
F D Coburn secretary of the state board of agriculture relocates to rooms formerly occupied by the court of visitation. He finds the new quarters better suited to the organization and provides more light and sun for work.
A meeting of Republican delegates discussed organizing for the Copeland nomination tonight. A chairman of the delegation would be elected and the path to Philadelphia via the Kansas delegation would be set, with candidates including Tracy and Kinley Lee Hurbins among others.
Fire units were dispatched this morning to Brank Lange restaurant after a defective fire started a small blaze that was extinguished with little damage. The Palace Jr. baseball team defeated the Santa Fe shest tren boys yesterday by a score of 5 to 3.
May 28 a section of new cold storage premises under construction at Booth Smapleh Roches collapsed amid thin afternoon, burying several workers. Some were killed, many injured, others missing. Indemnity Fire Insurance of New York seeks guidance from the Insurance Department on doing business in the state.
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