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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
1
Report from Basseton Pennsylvania on October 4 describes mine workers from Diamoni and related collieries marching toward Lehign Valley Coal Company and clashing with police. Sheriff and deputies urged restraint while workers pressed for action. Several mines suspended production as Readings and North Frankia faced slow starts and guard measures.
In Colerain and nearby shafts tensions rise as mine workers strike after mine closures. Officials say many remain at work while others quit. union organizers plan investigations and aid funds total about 1400 dollars. A march of thousands forms toward Trevorton with clashes feared at the Reading company colliery.
Extensive preparations are underway by the Democrats for a major Cockran meeting at the Auditorium this Saturday evening. Cockran travels in his private car with expenses paid, a special engine to be attached to the Santa Fe line, arriving Kansas City at 6, then proceeding to Topeka. Crowded from Bryan supporters, delegates from surrounding areas are expected, with the auditorium capacity strained by anticipated attendance.
Reports from Bogo, Newark, and Washington depict German and American moves toward handling Chinese outrages. Shan Hai Kuan surrenders to British warships. German edict outlines punishments for Boxer leaders. U.S. note seeks coordinated action with Germany to supervise penalties and identify offenders while considering Chinese settlement terms.
Jess Harper a Lawrence ne’er and key witness in the Collins case demanded from Sheriff Cook the diamond in his posses sion that belonged to John Collins The shirt stud diamond valued at about 75 dollars was bought by Detective Del Harbaugh for 2 dollars in a Lawrence pawn shop It was used in the evidence chain against John Collins The trial papers remain with Sheriff Cook’s office Harper claimed ownership but gave no source of possession Sheriff Cook holds the diamond Oldest Editor Dead in Denver C EL Galloway aged 89 died from tramway injuries He was possibly the United States oldest newspaper editor and posits links to papers in Utah Warsaw Signel and Missouri Meanenewr
Chairs and piano once used in Library Hall have been given to the city for use in the Auditorium. There are 400 chairs, loaned out at times for various purposes until about a hundred have been lost. Mayor Drew searches for them with partial leads in Santa Barbara, California. Benjamin B Campbell, a Pittsburg resident aged 72, heads to the city. Judes Campbell died, and his daughter Mrs Margaret Deland, the author, survives him.
At the National Convention of Democratic Clubs Governor McMillin presided and urged wide party organization. Officers were proposed including W R Hearst as president and Marcus Daly as treasurer. the executive committee size was debated but not increased. Adlai Stevenson and George B. McClellan spoke on imperialism, trusts, and party unity while Bryan’s supporters pressed for vigorous anti imperialist policy and defense of the ballot as a democratic tool.
Voting irregularities and party shifts loom large as early returns from Atlanta indicate a 50 000 majority for the Democratic contender. Analysts note potential post election challenges and regional weather may influence turnout across key counties.
A large petition backed by 1300 signatures and prominent Republicans prompts a formal contest against Nichols for the county attorney post. The drive aims to expose alleged fraud and misconduct tied to Nichols and to rally voters behind Galen Clark, with polling showing strong turnout and cross-party interest in reform.
A garbled report from St Louis describes a Gould motion set aside during the Western withdrawal dispute. The filing alleges manipulation of directorate elections, with details unclear and names partially obscured in the text. The autumn court calendar shows the matter postponed pending clarification and further documents.
City records show a large sum seized in a confused seizure case involving Seattle authorities and multiple institutions. Details are unclear due to OCR damage but indicate a substantial treasure haul and connections to financial entities in the region.
A report notes M Frante faces charges for making counterfeit dollars in Kansas City. The brief mentions local authorities, a seizure, and context about a broader push for revision and political actions. The fragmentary text references votes, tables, and a police action connected to the case.
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