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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
3
A Black man Hunt is attacked and a fire set during a disturbing incident in Eclectic, Wetumpka area. Neighbors hear screams as a residence burns and police identify suspects. multiple witnesses describe a tense scene with a swift crowd response and investigation into the alleged arson and assault.
Fragmented report notes Burns victory amid party splits and shifting allegiances. Mentions Liberal and Conservative forces, Labouchere opposition, and early indicators from regional results.
In Butte Montana the Independent Democratic state convention represented twenty four counties. Robert Benint was temporarily and permanently chosen chair. The group aimed to back national ticket unity and support prominent candidates including a U S senator and the state administration. A notable candidate line included ex governor Campbell and mentions of a presidential contender. Melbourne's capital designation for Confederated Australia is noted as a separate item.
Rail traffic notes a stagnation in wheat movement with western grain elevators nearly empty and Santa Fe receipts at Kansas City dropping noticeably. Analysts foresee price declines as producers hold grain, forecasting sharper declines in the near term.
A report notes railroad officials risked placing erints before exacting bills of lading as proof of paid sums. St Louis senators cheer as the Louisville and Nashville line is cited in a dispute where the railroad became endorser by delivering grain cars to the Southern Brokerage without surrendering bills of lading.
Senator W A Clark of Montana met promoters of a Salt Lake City to Los Angeles railroad project in Salt Lake. He attended a banquet at the Alta Club and planned to depart tonight. A letter to Los Angeles officials urged securing Pioneer Square for station grounds to facilitate the enterprise.
The Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers bring Grand Chief Engineers, St. Arthur, from Cleveland for today’s sessions. Morning and afternoon business meetings precede a Tus public gathering in the Auditorium tonight expected to draw a large crowd of To sca citizens aiding the 1804 convention. Arthur told a reporter the organization is moving along pleasantly with no complaints.
Movement to build a home for aged invalid and crippled railway trainmen gathers steam. At the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen convention in Hes Molnen Iowa a starter fund of 9000 was appropriated. Plans call for a model similar to the Masons Springfield and Lafayette soldiers home, with streets, a waterworks, gas plant, barracks and officers’ quarters.
General Superintendent W H Stilwell of the Rock Island visited Mancum in private car 200 to familiarize with business needs. In a few weeks he has shown the line is handling a fast passenger train an accommodation train and a freight train as scheduled to the tribs.
Shippers on northern and western railroads plan to post the offending carrier names after breaches of bill of lading rules. The standard requires shipper drafts to accompany bills of lading and be sent to banks. consignees then receive possession after presentation and surrender.
Dig organization extends across United States Canada and Mexico to share aims and viewpoints. Mra W A Murdock president of the International Aitillary attends union meeting hosted by Mrs J P Kelly on Madison Street. Salons and a banquet honor her as she planned to speak at the public meeting tonight with program of exercises including greetings by Major Drew and Governor Stanley and musical numbers.
A historical description claims eczema stems from an acid humor in the blood that contacts discharge on the skin. It notes persistent itching and burning, with skin becoming dry cracked and fissured, resistant to salves and washes.
A damaged clipping fragment appears to reference individuals including Mrs Violet and Mrs Wea t Guat Belis with partial names and unclear context, suggesting a local notice or obituary fragment without complete details or dates.
Railroads push heavy passenger traffic with special trains and extra cars to accommodate large crowds heading to western destinations for homeseeker excurtions. Santa Fe and Wabash interests dispute Creve Coeur property, while Gould interests press Cotton Belt route. Firemen assigned to Santa Fe trains. incident reports include a nose injury from a sled incident in Scranton.
Engineer Thomas Jones is assigned to the Scranton coal run. Engineer Capple Sharp replaces Engineer W. McNeil during his rest. Fireman Jackson returns to work after a short absence. Engine Beeler runs No. 74 for its first Meriden trip yesterday. John Talley remains idle as dirt spreader work stalls. Car 1505 left the shops.
PROM LAS VEGAS reports the ladies auxiliary to the BR of E E planning a ball at the opera house in Raton on Tuesday October 9. Conductor Charles Resves of Chanute Kansas rests at Las Vegas railroad hospital. J 8 War ke, a locomotive fireman, is laid up with typhoid fever there. W Sells of Pike's Peak Cog Wheel route notes Colorado lines expect to open to Pike's Peak summit by mid November unless snow blocks the road.
New York Oct 2 Perry Belmont was nominated by the Democratic convention of One First district embracing Queens Suffolk and Nassau counties The nomination was made without Belmont present and a letter declining the run was not public The committee notified Belmont at his New York residence he declined saying he would do anything for the party except run for office and cited private reasons from friends not stated publicly
Meyers of Ohio addressed a large audience here last night at the house. His speech was one of the most effective heard this fall and lasted about two hours during which he replied to statements by Senator Peugenan Saturday, which were highly appreciated.
A cryptic OCR fragment mentions a character Fingers Finn and a loot incident tied to a horse. The text is incomplete and unclear, offering few readable names or concrete actions to anchor a full report. The likely item references a crime or accident with人物 nicknames but lacks verifiable details.
In a Chicago based guide, Tide Ames Willy explains oyster season, handling, and serving etiquette. The text covers the aroma and flavor of raw oysters, proper table presentation, and cautions about freshness, cleanliness, and dining context.
Readers report Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets brought relief after long dyspepsia and bladder symptoms. A New England resident recalls relief after using the pills, noting rapid improvement and varied responses from others who tried the remedy.
The Burlington Route completes its Denver Northweet Main Line on September 10. It surpasses the Kansas City to Billings line at Alliance, Nebraska, promising faster trips. Highlights include Denver to Butterlelena 86 hours and Denver to Spokane 62 hours, with direct services to Chicago, St. Louis, and North destinations via St Paul and Minneapolis. Key executives listed include BramHall, Wakeley, Malin, Elliott and managers in St. Louis and Denver.
Loose OCR text shows a culinary discussion centered on broiled dishes, scalloped cost details, and market chatter. Mentions potatoes, sauce, and a town debate over pricing and serving methods. Names appear in fragmentary form amid recipe talk and unrelated quotations.
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