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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1900
Page
7
Reports say Mashville marks its twenty fifth anniversary with a series of ceremonies and campus events. Notable speakers include Chancellor and Trustees chair. attendance reaches students and faculty from several universities.
In Texington Kentucky on October 2 Reverend Dr FV Barsiett, aged pastor of the First Presbyterian church, collapsed during prayer and suffered a stroke. He is under care and rumors of medical attention spread as local faculties adjust and Dr Lerrigs moves his office to Kansas Avenue.
New York October 22 The illness of Secretary Root has grown worse and his family fears his public speaking schedule. He will not accompany the president to Canton but will proceed to New York for private business then near Gay Ohio for a lecture at Youngstown on October 25. The health crisis affects his ability to travel and his family anxiety rises as rumors of advice against public duty circulate. The lecture season promises strong attractions with notable figures and events, including Elbert Hubbard and Ernest Seton-Thompson, while admission to the social dance at K Z Ball on October 23 is 56 cents per couple.
In New York on October 22 labor crowds express strong support for McKinley and Roosevelt, denouncing Bryan and the Democratic platform. Local unions report many former Bryan supporters now favor McKinley citing sound money and patriotic sentiment. party registration surge seen as key to a large Republican turnout.
Carrie, a farmer’s daughter, defended herself when a tramp attacked her on a country road after dark. The assailant pursued her, but she escaped and ran home to tell her father and brother. The family later guarded her and the intruder, who fled upon her resistance.
Dr. WT Lewton a leading Indianapolis physician dies suddenly at his home while Laughing at a newspaper photograph. He had long served Hart to county and was connected with the state legislature in 1910. His son Eustis Newton is a medical student.
Washington says Secretary Hay acted after cabinet discussion to require China abolish the teung liyar yen and appoint a minister for foreign affairs who can speak at least one European language. The aim is to fix responsibility for future actions and prevent delays blamed on China’s current system.
New Haven October 23 The secretary of state reports record registration growth in Connecticut. Expected enrollment reaches 217,600, up from 198,600 in 1896 and 194,000 in 1898, with New Haven and Bridgeport showing the largest increases and several towns rising significantly.
October report from New York states Hettry Spencer, the jockey, had his license revoked by stewards of the Jocks' club. He plans to stay in California, surprised by the action after agreeing to ride in England for Richard Croker next season. He intends to apply to the Jockey Club for a new license next season.
A demo by about 100 Retail Clerks union members in front of Kansas avenue shops pressed for earlier closings. Storeowners Samuel, Fridman & Co, Morris Affron, and Scrindoski kept shops open past 6 30, with some planning a meeting to decide on a possible compromise.
Paris dispatch reports Wenri Rochefiet attacking the Anglo German alliance as a mere farce. He accuses England of duplicity, saying it uses open door and integrity of China as pretexts while seeking to block Russia in Manchuria. He argues England and Germany force France to confront Russia, praising power over principle.
The Fourteenth United States Infantry left Pekin heading via Tien Tein and Shanghai on distant routes. The exact date for weapons and duties of foreign ministers with Prince Chie and Ei Wu Chang remains undetermined. Some detachments have not received orders from their government and depart from the capital in uncertain conditions.
In Victoria B C Ser 3 Mining Recorder Burwesh reports that about one hundred men were stranded in the hills while crossing a bridge from Dominion era. They suffered two weeks without food, subsisting on berries and roots. Frank Slevin, the publisher, was among them and feared lives were at risk. Rescue efforts followed amid destitution and exposure.
An old silver mine near Taxco de Alarcón in Cuernavaca region changes hands as T H Arthur of America purchases the Texaco de Trinidad property once owned by the Borda family. The mine, inactive for decades, is viewed as a potential fortune by the new owner who hopes to revive prospecting and exploit the site near where emperors once resided.
Second hand wash demonstrator ACL Singh appears to offer a Round Oak heater at 98 W street. Public sale notice indicates local vendor advertising used stove for sale at Bayt Pulrd Street location.
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