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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1900
Page
8
The piece describes J B Miller of Germany presenting an automatic clockwork marvel called a model of a city with miniature streets temples and figures. Powered by electricity the exhibit showcases a lifelike scene with moving figures birds and detailed buildings, praised as a remarkable example of mechanical artistry.
Cooke, son in law of Mr Miller and a Neleren in show business, once muasiseer of the Standard theater New York City, has directed its movements since first placed on exhibition. The exhibition is in Cooke's Tripls pavilion opposite Fifth avenue, with admission at ten cents. It is expected visitors will be abundantly rewarded.
A Washington speculator reports Bailey's bill may trigger swift U S retaliation if enacted, with cabinet members delaying measures until Germany's bill becomes law. National Livestock Association chief President Springer backs action to push the bill, arguing it suits major agricultural and stockyard interests and could mobilize broad support to impose a 10 percent import tax on German goods upon enactment.
Washington May reports cite Governor General Wood halting island fund disbursements for the Triscornim rail road near Havana as an investigation opens. General Wood sent a War Department charge against Cantulin James and Michael, assistant Quartermaster, for road construction mismanagement. Henry B. Suveee, QM sergeant, supervised cubenics building material usage without proper authority. Ian Michiel summoned to account by the War Department.
Authorized for a $12,000 Triscornia wharf, the plan delayed approval by the War Department. A contract with Van Alken & Co. for the work reached the department seven months after authorization, yet the project had already been completed and payment made in September. No bond was required, and internal safeguards were not observed, leaving government protection doubtful.
May 30 report from New York notes Henry W. Lucy’s cen fanaa million dollars wealth disclosure. The article emphasizes a vast fortune and details unclear portions of the estate.
Sir Thomas Lipton entertained the Loving Cup committee at the Hotel Savoy in London on May 29, with John N. Burke Benjamin Crimmins and John D. Crimmins, Justice Morgan J. O'Brien of the New York Supreme Court, and other Americans and English guests including Sir Henry Burdett and William Gibson.
Acting Director General Bristow reduced government expenses by dismissing three Rathbone servants in Havana. A coachman earned 3900, a gardener 20, and a laborer 240, eliminating needless high wages and trimming department costs amid Cuban fraud concerns.
San Francisco May 20 quarantine of Chinatown is rigorously enforced with 159 policemen guarding a cordon around the area bounded by California Kearney Montgomery Broadway and Stockton streets. Whites may pass out, Chinese trapped inside. Health officials plan house to house inspections and possible forcible entry.
Kansas representatives formed a temporary statewide federation to develop commercial, agricultural and manufacturing interests. J. B. Fugate was elected chairman and A. M. Bitmann secretary. a July Topeka meeting will finalize the permanent organization. Attendees included delegates from Wichita, Salina, Topeka, Ottawa, Junction City and other towns. The aim is to promote industry and state advertisement.
May 90 report from Shanghai states British warships Orlando and Alzerine A land 100 men at Taku amid guards from France Russia and Japan disembarking. The boxers appear unarmed aside from arrows and may have fled after clashes.
State Auditor Cole visits Girard as downtown Topeka shows street fair activity. Mentioned are bank charter news, memorial events, street improvements, and local officials including J. M. Dumontl and Claude Duval. The block page notes weather, postal delays, hospital tours, and a Washturt dairy meeting with prize awards.
Washington reports that Nesqually Washington marks its fiftieth anniversary as an episcopal see next Thursday. Seven similar events follow across the country with archbishoprics in New York Cincinnati New Orleans and Santa Fe and suffragan sees in Wheeling Savannah and Los Angeles. Archbishop Martinelli may attend while Archbishop Corrigan plans to return from Europe for the festivities. Local pastors focus on Cincinnati where Archbishop Elder, once a priest here, is honored.
Incomplete excerpt discusses meek inheriting the earth by inheritance and mentions Dewitt's Little, Eding Bicors age, and liver and bowel troubles. Readable context is limited to fragmented lines from a larger piece.
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