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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1900
Page
4
Fragmented clipping reports voter sentiment and mining labor outlooks in Pennsylvania and Kansas. It notes Democratic support for Bryan, labor strikes in Galveston, and a broad survey of crops, prices, and citizenship changes. Military totals and new voters are highlighted, with forecasts on the coming election.
In New York, the New York World notes crowd indifference as four to five minutes pass and attendees stream out of Cooper Union. The Tribune records Hanna’s campaign event with few speakers and a quiet hall, as spectators finally show after the senator appears.
The Salt Trust, also called the National Salt Company of New Jersey, was incorporated March 2, 189x with capital in Penn. It seeks to monopolize interior salt trades and aims to push tariffs. Analysts fear tariffs could raise salt prices by four to five million dollars annually and implicate Standard Oil in ownership links.
Ohio attorneys appear as salt price disputes surge. The salt trust controls plants and sets burdensome prices, with dairy and interior state costs rising from 35 to 52 cents per barrel and to 1.40 to 1.20 in major markets. Prices climb as tariffs bite, boosting trust profits and domestic production shifts. GLOBE SIGHTS notes on social topics follow.
Thomas and Montgomery were partners in a watch business and pir claims. The notes were said to be cancelled. The court ruled that the garnishment proceedings should be set aside and the oat theory should decide.
Col Bryan spoke ten minutes at West Duluth denouncing the Republican party for revising the constitution and altering the Ten Commandments to favor syndicates. He warned at Carleton voters fear contracts and pensions for relatives and asserted only a colonial system benefits a few while others gain none.
City physician H. Br. Hogeboom today sought a warrant for the arrest of Dr Wu Righter for failing to report a smallpox case involving Mary Fitzgibbons. Officials say the move aligns with a firm stance to prevent disease spread.
Obituaries note the death of Crawford, young son of Mrs Geo M Crawford, in Colorado Springs hospital after a prolonged illness, with funeral arrangements to be announced later. Also reported is the death of T. Hensler near Topeka, age 73, with funeral services set for 2:20 pm at the home. A cruise-like notice lists round trip ticket sales from Fort Worth to various points and mentions an upcoming convention of Shawnee County's People’s Cage.
A lengthy discussion on modern steel frame buildings describes how steel skeletons replace heavy masonry to allow larger windows, better wind resistance, and safer, healthier interiors. It notes wind loads, foundation weight distribution, and the shift from old stone and timber methods to steel, with implications for factories and hotels.
Fragmentary ad text touts a remedy claiming to purify blood by removing impurities. It urges avoiding mistakes and promotes a beverage or kit to create pure blood and better health, using odd spelling and unclear product references.
Buffalo Bill's Wild West show and the Congress of Rough Riders of the World arrived in Topeka from Concertia on Sunday morning. Crowds toured the grounds to view the performances, admire re-enactments and daring horsemanship featuring Buffalo Jones, the Bullet, Oakley, and a variety of riders, cowboys, and Indigenous performers in a vivid pageant.
Chicago Oct. 1 Senator Hanna chairman of the Republican national committee arrived and spent the afternoon with Permy Heath head of the press bureau. He urged quick settlement of the Pennsylvania coal strike and said he would back McKinley and Roosevelt, planning to campaign mainly in New York and speak to working men. He warned against blocking the settlement and pledged to stay in the city to press the act.
County Superintendent Stout reports Nickle Plate school, formerly in district BF, now lies within city limits after annexation by the council. The district board refuses to relinquish governance, claiming rights to oversee the school. Stout appoints a separate board for the remaining district area and orders the key to be turned over to city authorities.
On Oct 1 the Tin Workers' Association of America and American Tin Plate officials met again in New York to resume negotiations. Vice Presidents Graham Leeds and Arne lead the American Tin Plate team, while Gores Powell stands for the Tin Workers' Association. A subsequent note mentions Worcester and Third District Republican selections.
Indianapolis prepares for the National Association of Democratic Clubs gathering set for Wednesday and Thursday. Officials anticipate 66,000 visitors to descend on the city for the event. Delegates from numerous clubs arrive from New York and Chicago as the convention aims to broaden the association’s reach and influence.
In Georgetown Kentucky Henry Youtsey faces trial on the charge of complicity in the Goebel assassination. The Commonwealth’s Attorney obtained subpoenas for a Frankfort postmaster and Adams Express agent to produce a January money order and package receipts linked to Youtsey. Ex Governor Bradley and General Cuiller, key defense witnesses, are present prepared to testify.
Judge C D Clark in Chattanooga warns grand jury about pension frauds filed by bold applicants. He cites forged affidavits and non resident negroes unreachable for verification, noting a Knoxville case where a claimant faked a wound from the Battle of San Juan.
A 14 year old colored boy from Wittuu was arrested after robbing the Sunday School collection box at Baeraan Baptist Church. The money, locked in the church library, was taken last Sunday afternoon. The youth admitted to five robberies and implicated no one else.
A masked gunman fired in a crowded intersection near eighth avenue after noon. Police followed as the suspect fled toward a printing office, firing again and injuring several bystanders while a scramble for the thief continued through shops and crowds.
Emma Kelly returns from an 18 month trip to the Klondike gold fields. She arrives in Tyler Street with dinner ready for her parents Mr. and Mrs. H. H. Kelly. A diamond ring and sled checks await her on the table as gifts from her parents for articles she wrote about the gold fields. Her tale mentions travel hardships and plans to stay until February before returning to the Klondike.
The census bureau reports Los Angeles California a population of 102,478, up from 50,298, an increase of 52,180 or approximately 103 percent, signaling rapid growth in the city during this period.
JQQE moves The A. J. King Diano Co to 832 Kansas Ave Lohmer and Bradbury Dianos kept in stock offering lowest cash or payment prices.
John Paynter, year old son of J. P. Paynter, living on Thast Shetn avenue, was run over by a streetcar while chasing a friend across Fourth Street. The right leg was badly mangled. he was moved to hospital where doctors expect amputation if recovery fails.
Fragmentary report from Chicago notes Cockran’s mishap triggering a night scare. Mentions witnesses Canales, Gertlat pheetor, and Jackson Nebrucka. unclear details due to garbled text. Authorities or crowds react at Dermonranic area with calls to local responders today.
Pennsylvania Rep, a forenoon arrival by Senator Pearvey, and several callers including Barrett of West and Blas, gathered to greet President McKinley. The event marked a birthday anniversary for Sarah Duerma, with congratulatory messages and formal greetings noted by White House aides as the party moved through the reception.
In Galveston on October L band members will not perform as planned due to uniform delays. The new outfits feature fed trimmed breck pe earvainily and create a distinctive appearance. Work proceeds on garments as members await the revised schedule and related rehearsals.
Local mentions include Earl McQuee of Guthrie and Ollahiana ie Toprita. Reports describe revived theatings at the Barge and a robbery involving 42 Company 4. Jona Butey injured, taken to the pollen station after a Smoky How Auntay night incident. Davis vill and other names appear in fragmented references.
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