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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
6
A garbled OCR passage describes a past mail train delay near Terwineely with an accident and engine trouble. It mentions a braid stopping before a site, a tester’s link breaking, and engineers fearing a spill as the train ran slowly along the track. The fragment implies a derailment scare and ensuing delay.
Fragmented text describes an array of names, places, and activities with unclear sequence. It mentions Boonville Indiana, Prairie Hope, and various individuals, but lacks coherent events or dates to summarize into a definite news item. The readable material hints at archives and memorials but remains incoherent overall.
A fragmentary ad notes Friday bargains in millinery with a sample line of flowers, men’s laundered shirts, undergarments, children’s black and tan oxfords, and ladies’ ventures in sale items. It mentions 75 cent pricing and a ten percent discount on certain shoes and undergarments.
A garbled report from Lagretce Journal quotes Mr. Gleed denying any plan to leave Topeka. The Lawrence notice mentions Charles S&S fileed a Topeka lawyer, educated at Kansas, returning to Lawrence to manage Hotel Lawrence. The piece suggests Gleed’s remark may reflect a broader move by prominent Kansans and asks readers to learn of a possible town condition change.
Democratic delegates meet in Trenton to select national convention attendees. State Chairman Gourley presides as temporary chairman Col Sulick of Monmouth county speaks on finance and issues, invoking Bryan and warning against organized monopolies and Republican misrule.
Louisville May 21 The Confederate veterans reunion opened at 10 o clock with business in Reunion hall while outdoor events were canceled due to a steady downpour. Attendance was heavy as veterans arrived despite mud and rain. General Gordan and General of Texas were among the first arrivals, with banners and veterans in gray guiding the processional line.
Maimed veterans from Avanta marched down the aisle as the assembly rose. General Gordon rapped for order at 10 22 and an order to sing All Hail the Power of God followed. Bishop Swaley offered an invocation aided by General Walker of South Carolina. A resolution urged sending sympathy to General Wade Hampton in Columbia, DC, as Confederate veterans gathered in the criminal court building.
May 11 St Louis reports an epidemic of sickness after the posse comitatus draft began. Sheriff Pohlman reviews every summoned man for a physician’s certificate of chronic ailment. Prominent locals drafted include ex-judge Wm. E. Vinge, carman Charles H. Green, George H. Plant, A W Stewart, John A. Warren, D. T. Tyrne, Peyton Carr, Exigne Tilton, W Tanerdson, Otto Tetchmann, George Johns, Rev Dr S J Nichols, Gen G S Farrar, and others.
Paris report says General Andre, now war minister, initiated legal action against the Dreyfusard newspaper L Aurore for an article by Urbain Gabler asserting army officers fraud and treachery. Gabler accuses officers of robbery, forged documents, and treasonable conduct. The move follows a cabinet meeting and asks Minister of Defense Monies to pursue proceedings.
A dynamite blast at August Brehm’s house near Forest Junction Wisconsin on May 31 killed five family members. The house was completely wrecked and investigation into the blast began immediately.
Indianspousing May 71 W. Tay lor, at Martinsville today, confirms a warrant for arrest in the Goebel murder case. He declined further comment, noting latest developments won’t affect his plans. He will travel from Maryneville to this city. warrant service expected here. Carnival Week Dance at Metropolitan Hall Friday. Major A P Shreve leads. tickets on sale. ladies free.
Despite wet weather 6 500 attended the street fair with 6 800 paid admissions at the main gate. The midway enjoyed the biggest business of the week while crowds sought shelter in booths and tents as performances continued under wet weather conditions. Tonight the wedding procession will start from the National Hotel with details kept private until ceremony.
Chicago May 31 A San Francisco dispatch reports S G Hill United States vice consul in Tien Tin aboard the Gaelic learned that trouble had broken out sooner than expected in northern China. He notes that New Chwang unrest previously stamped out by Russians dominated the area and that he is bound for Iowa to visit his former home.
The Chicago board of trade moves to end bucket shops by taking over market quotations from Western Union, prompting a legal clash in Chicago. The Christie Street suit in Topeka argues Western Union as carrier must serve. Kansas City and Topeka offices face closure if rulings favor the boards.
General MacArthur reports continued surrenders in Northern Luzon as forces seize key figures. Benguet governor Coride, ally of Aguinaldo, is captured near San Miguel along with White scoblis and other troops. Casualties include one killed, several wounded, and multiple captives from Company 1 Thirty-fifth Regiment United States Volunteers.
A cablegram from Admiral Kempff reports that one hundred Marines landed at Tien Tsin yesterday and fifty were sent to Pekio today. The message, dated Teku Tu May 20, comes via the Secretary Navy in Washington.
C S Baker died at 5 oclock this morning at 1274 Taylor Street after several months illness. He was active in the sewing machine business in Topeka and his wife, a noted composer of songs, is well known in musical circles. He had been in poor health for months but went riding yesterday. his condition worsened overnight. Funeral arrangements have been made.
Washington May 31 Senator Jones of Arkansas denounced the Paris exposition commission and Commissioner General Peck in the senate urging an investigation into expenditures. He said only about 400000 of the estimated appropriations had been accounted for up to January 1 1900 and urged scrutiny to inform the people on spending.
Judge Tuley entered a judgment of ouster against Assistant Chief Puscek and others, amid Chicago civil service law violations in appointments. Hartnett and Seale say action aligns with a decision by Jodie Tare sustaining the fire service board, that the sale harmed operations of that law.
In New York on May 31 the New York Ice Trust faced court orders as officials pursued delays to block an investigation into alleged unlawful restraints on trade. Senator Myer Nussbaum, appointed referee, held a meeting at Mutual Life Building while Morse and other leaders were subpoenaed for documents. An adjournment was granted until June for Morse, with key figures Roberts Scott and Gelshenen unreachable.
A searching party returns exhausted to Aparri after the hardest mountain march. The Thirty third regiment man Marsh’s van arrived with details of encounters with rebels while pursuing Aguinaldo. The relief party pressed on despite fatigue and ragged conditions.
A Santa Fe ticket offers Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trip for 24 dollars with a stopover allowed at Colorado communities.
A free dispensary on West Puchtcanth Street, run by medical students, was attacked by a mob after rumors claimed doctors planned to dissect a missing boy. The crowd damaged the building and arrested individuals before dispersing. the boy was later found unharmed.
Chicago and Kansas City markets show wheat firmness with firmer tone in early trading. Reports cite Liverpool strength lifting prices, with oats and corn also reacting, while provisions stay steady amid large hog receipts and quiet demand. livestock sentiment mixed as futures and cash markets adjust.
A sprawling, fragmentary report reviews global securities and commodity moves. It mentions Berlin centers, Stockholm dividends, and promising investments as a general theme while noting weak signals in French crops. The text also touches on government bonds, Mexican dollars, and grain futures amid market volatility and shifting cables.
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