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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
5
A special train from California arrives with its own electric fish plant and a world class marine exhibition. The cars flank 24 show cases offering continuous free side exhibitions featuring rare specimens. Admission is ten cents for adults and children. Open daily from 8:30 am to 2 pm during the week at Topeka depot.
Fragmentary report notes Marcus Daly of Montana improving at a New York hotel. The text mentions mining operations and valued ore from Kursk province with references to government work and Petersboro. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR but imply early 20th century mining topics and regional ties.
Fragmented news scraps from Kansas City scenes include mentions of Washburn football, local officials, a republic party official, a pedestrian and street updates, a railway track switch, health reporting requirements, and community notices from November with scattered names and places.
The Commercial club entertainment committee debated postponing the New Year’s Eve Costume Ball to spring or a holiday. They fear high costs and poor attendance if kept as a masked event. A meeting with the advisory board is set for Monday at 3 in the club rooms to decide the plan. GEO W CRANE, Chair.
Rome reports the French commanders protest Italian and German actions near Pao Ting Fu claiming the Chinese there are under French protection. A French envoy said the incident could have caused casualties though further details were unclear. In Ida a note reflects election counts with Bryan leading McKinley in state totals.
A mine explosion near Pottsville results in the deaths of three men identified as workers from Pottsville and nearby towns. Rescue efforts and an investigation are underway to determine the cause and circumstances of the blast.
Kansas City November 3 F W Beats president of the Royal Arystle lodge a fraternal insurance order of Denver Cot and who claims to be still president of the National Reserve association of Kansas City was held in Justice Pursley court yesterday for investigation by the grand jury on five charges of larceny. The court stated there was enough evidence to justify a conviction but urged thorough inquiry into the association’s business. Evidence shows a June report claimed a cash reserve of 327000 while an examiner found only a minimal treasury balance.
St Petersburg dispatch notes Viedomosti lauds McKinley reelection as victory for Monroe doctrine. It suggests Europe may someday declare only one international family and require the United States to renounce its theories. Contained remarks on Franco Russian alliance and Czar-Loubert dispatches.
The Republican faction in St Louis discusses contesting the city’s election results alleging 7 500 to 5 000 fraudulent notes cast for Democratic candidates. Formal consideration will occur after the official count, with leading stakes tied to the 8th district race and other contests.
An eleven year old girl Louise Prost was killed by a fiend in Lamon Colorado. The assault left her unconscious and badly bleeding, with witnesses reporting a vicious attack. Suspect Lamon mania allegedly fled before authorities captured. The mob sought swift justice and the murderer faced lynching.
A group of capitalists formations a new company with a capital of 10 million dollars. The firm aims to develop civil works in Washington County and nearby areas. Rafferty, a noted ex coal mine promoter, is among the promoters and will pass this venture to a public entity in Pittsburgh and Monongahela regions.
Col Benjamin West Binnehard once a widely known railroad official dies at his residence. Sixteen people, including Col Hewish, are reported among the deceased. the exact cause and circumstances remain undisclosed amid a complex wartime period. weiteren details to follow from authorities.
Fraulein Stolle presented the third art studies lecture at the high school last evening with the largest audience yet. Views featured Venice and Bertin treasures. exhibits spanned about twenty five poles. A matinee today benefited the decoration fund. Tonight’s talk covers Dresden and Vienna galleries and tomorrow the Paris galleries.
Fragmentary lines discuss public opinion on a wartime president and the upcoming vote. The piece notes dissatisfaction with war conduct while warning that popularity can shift if a war is seen as failing. It reflects heated partisan sentiment and calls for electing a leader seen as strong in wartime.
A partial human body was found among the ruins of a Milford New York building. The missing man, identified as a dealer for Smith Welmann Company, was being sought by authorities. State Journal reports ongoing search and casualty confirmation.
Washington reports the annual foreign mails total 3 225 018 pounds with 7348 pounds for transatlantic destinations to Great Britain. Transatlantic mail rose by 439 047 pounds, costing 2 165 023 dollars for foreign service. Postage from international exchanges estimated at 435.06 dollars. Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse made the fastest Atlantic run in 167 hours from New York to London, while Lucania covered 179.6 hours to Paris. International service notes irregularities in mail routing and a reference to the Lever Act and steamship speeds. Australia leads in postal service per population.
A London Times front reports a two column letter from Leonard Couchhes arguing against harsh measures toward Boers. The piece defends government actions, citing Lord Roberts and other officials. In Chicago, Senator Jones resigns from a Democratic post as auditors and appointments draw attention.
Fragmentary OCR shows Lenton Nyy k My Thomas Willner Russel resigning from parliament amid government discontent. Mention of Lord Sunbury and a contested vote, with chaotic references to Ireland and a population fight in Paris dated November 3.
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