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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1900
Page
1
The Franklin D. Roosevelt era rally in Saratoga, New York, featured Odell for Governor and Woodruff for Lieutenant Governor as the ticket, with Sen. Depew announcing the slate. Governor Roosevelt addressed the gathering while party leaders discussed internal deals and future strategy amid attacks on the Democratic platform.
At the convention, Odell accepts the nomination with emphasis on reelecting Molinney and continuing current policies. Roosevelt trumpets GOP unity, condemns Bryanite free silver and urges support for the Republican ticket with Woodruff as lieutenant governor. He warns of dangers abroad if Democrats win and defends the party’s record.
Arthur Sewall, 64, died at his summer home in Small Point near Bath of apoplexy after collapsing last Sunday. He had attended the Democratic national convention in July despite illness. Sewall, a Bath native, built ships and led the family business, Arthur Sewall & Co., later expanding into steel shipbuilding and serving as a Maine Central director and bank head. He was a lifelong Democrat and a prominent Maine maritime figure.
Veteran Santa Fe conductor Charles Congdon died after a freight train he rode rolled off a platform near Perry Oklahoma. He was among the division’s oldest conductors, with no known family, and the incident occurred as the train moved slowly.
A deceased ex governor Lewelling funeral will be held in Wichita with the body arriving from the city this morning and lying in state today. The speaker recalls loyalty during political battles and expresses personal grief, praising Lewelling's character and lamenting the loss as a friend and ally.
Election returns from Vermont early today show slow reporting from small towns. Republican vote appears to lag Democratic gains but statewide GOP majority likely around 27,000. Congress vote mirrors governor results with Republicans favored in several towns. Rockefeller charity gifts to a New York seminary noted in separate dispatch.
A Hong Kong dispatch warns of widespread anti foreign sentiment and planned insurrection in southern China within a month. Placards denounce allies, trade falters, and Christians suffer while reform groups seek a new capital at Nanking and a modern administration under cautious Chinese leadership.
London reports Chinese minister confirms general support for Li Hung Chang's plan to withdraw allied forces from Pekin. He cites want for settlement and notes Chinese leaders, emperor, dowager empress, privy council, back policy. He says Li Hung Chang works in full sympathy with government while China seeks end to war. England dispatches more troops to China to bolster operations.
Brussels dispatch reports the marriage of Prince Albert to Duchess Elizabeth of Bavaria will take place October 1 at St. Gudule. Leopold’s abdication is rumoured to follow, with Albert’s accession amid royal pomp and public goodwill toward Albert's charitable efforts.
Indianapolis report notes John Mitchel returning after a labor day speech as UMW president. A board meeting set for tomorrow is described as pivotal since the 1887 general strike, with 143 900 miners involved in a looming anthracite walkout. Fred Dilpher is named among older activists.
The mayor requested Mim to act as chief, but refused to take the position himself. John Lucas was named special officer, with Goff succeeding Betts as sergeant. Stahl to be appointed chief after thirty days, while Lucas may assume interim duties. council may object and seek a consensus to resolve the vacancy and leadership.
Fragmented dispatch confirms Hanna’s stance against meeting with Perry and Heath at the Republican National Committee. The message indicates Hanna refuses invitations and questions the purpose of any outreach for meeting in the West.
Ex Governor John W. Leedy is noted in a fragmentary report as speaking amid campaign activities for the state and attending or being connected to events surrounding the funeral of a former governor. The text references shifting wind directions and an unclear sequence of political and ceremonial moments.
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