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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1900
Page
15
Denver dispatch summarizes Rocky Mountain News partial returns from Colorado counties on presidential and governor races. Bryan's total appears to fall about 41000 compared with 1896, while McKinley gains about 40000 as districts report results from remaining counties and precincts.
A fire at the University of Notre Dame gymnasium in South Bend destroyed the brick structure built in the 19th century. The blaze forced a trustee session where officials pledged a replacement gym, while adjoining buildings were protected.
Washington reports director general Vallie of posts says General MacArthur agrees censorship should be used only when absolutely necessary. He expects no friction between postal and military authorities but allows for essential censorship and orders postal officers to assist the military as needed.
R G Dun of the firm R G Dun & Co died in New York City on November 10 from cirrhosis of the liver. Born 1825 in Chillicothe Ohio, he began as a clerk at 16, became a partner in 1840, moved to New York, joined the Mercantile Agency then led the firm after 1859 under the name R G Dun & Co.
Nov 10 report from Bertin notes Emperor William held St Hubert’s hunt at Doeberitz military grounds to avoid hostile crowds. Dozens of Berlin excurators viewed the event but were driven off amid shouted epithets. French Lane Russians Object. London dispatch mentions Morrison sending word from Pekin.
Gustav Luger leads the orchestra in The Burgomaster at Crawford as Frank Pixley wrote the songs. The audience hummed The Tale of the Kangaroo everywhere from streetcars to stairs, while Davenport and Norris headlined a strong cast. The show blends a prologue on New Amsterdam with two modern acts featuring Sapho and Fanny Le Grand, drawing laughs with stage antics and a cake walk that delights the crowd.
United States ambassador Joseph H. Choate visits Salisbury and London, staying with Lord Salisbury at Hatfield House in Hertfordshire. Afterward he will tour Dalmeny Park to meet Lord Rosebery in Edinburgh, then attend a concert by Reney’s Heys promising a finer performance after two large audiences recently.
A collage of Topeka wire items notes chrysanthemums at a football game, John K. Wright visiting, YMCA law lectures starting Monday, and ongoing public interest in football. Hunters discuss river game, early November mornings praised, and an Odorgon display planned at McCoy Mercantile Co. Various small items cover steam fixtures at the federal building, a song in The Burgomaster, Santa Fe depot exhibits, and prep for Topeka High’s next game. Police case notes report Ira Henry trouble and a theft arrest, plus youth trespass cases and upcoming council meetings on ordinances and hydrau lic engineer report.
Superintendent Robinson reports the U S military postal office in China has split operations due to lack of a central facility. The main station is at the United States marine barracks with money orders registrations stamps and general delivery. Additional offices handle ordinary and registered mail and stamp sales.
Stillwell faction resists in United States court against the bill by John W. Gates and other Guardian Trust security holders seeking a receiver. The demurrer argues the bill lacks sufficient facts to justify appointment of a receiver or injunction, and will be weighed at the Monday hearing.
OCR fragment references defendants rights, a mockholder, and actions to prevent alleged wrongs by directors of a British gunboat tea Hong Kong. Also notes a British river rail sunk with no current casualties, and Dr Brock rumored dead with Civil War veteran ties, plus an upcoming church event.
Colorado flyer claims guaranteed cures for pileia and other ailments with instant refunds from manufacturers. Advertising copy praises Dr Thomas electric medicine and promises relief from coughs burns and wounds.
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