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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1900
Page
4
A dense OCR page blends political commentary with social anecdotes. references include Senator Stewart, the Silver Katerite rumor, Grover Cleveland, Bryan, McKinney, Sewall, and Arkansas politics. The piece touches on licenses, a Denver murder, legal fees, and whimsical Quaker reflections about autumn.
A garbled report describes McNall as the Populist candidate for Kansas insurance commissioner and notes Republican literature attacking the state insurance department’s record since his release. The passage mentions efforts to respond, plus unrelated local gossip and scattered humor from Chicago.
Pittsburg Kansas, Sept 5 An K C S engineer Tom Cochran died near Neosho Missouri after leaping from his cab while a northbound train descended a heavy grade. Officials call the act mysterious with possible nervous strain or other mental disturbance. He belonged to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, Decatur Ti, and his body was removed for burial.
Two new state banks were organized this week. The first chartered bank is in Ness County at Rateem and the second is the First State Bank of Readin with a capital stock of 12. Readin figures include directors Patton Hyce Nelson John Dan Sheidom IG. Shellar and Seba Honingbank.
A local directory lists notable figures including Dr Anthony, Sr and L. Z. Pater, with other members such as Dan Perieer. The document notes a focus on municipal roles and community staffing in Leavenworth, highlighting related positions and affiliations.
Six weeks old infant Leu Breede of Edward Besde, Kansas Avenue, died Tuesday. Funeral from the house at 2 PM today, burial in Topeka Cemetery.
Fragmentary text from a California political scene describes Republicans seeking a majority amid coin talk and delayed calls. Notes appear of a headquarters, a Mrs Thorpe and several persons assisting, with unclear lines on other participants.
A fragmented reminiscence of newspaper life and street sights. It recalls reporters arriving as new papers mushroom nationwide, a veteran editor’s swaggering stumble down stairs, and colorful town characters. The piece touches on fuel issues in California and crude oil wells, plus a traveling man’s chat about alcohol and propaganda cards.
A man tormented by delirium tremens mistakes a rooster for a circus freak, chasing it around a bed for minutes. He drains a cellar whisky supply after the imagined chase ends, explaining the creature’s antics delayed his urge for relief. The doctor notes the episode as a probable DTs attack.
Wandville Tennessee Sept the leading Negroes of the south have begun to back Bryan for president urging voters of their race to support him. Secret conferences led by William Cromswith a local negro lawyer map plans to address a large Negro assembly with a speech that condemns Republican foreign policy and Philippines slavery criticism.
From St Petersburg the Journal de St. Petersbourg argues Russia seeks only to end China disturbances speedily as a preparatory step to reestablishing authority in Pekin. It says withdrawal of foreign representatives would aid this effort and prove powers united for the common good.
Tickets issued for trips to Colorado and Utah with reduced rates. Passage includes Ogden Utah and various points. destinations include Pueblo and Kansas, with Wichita round trip fare listed. Tickets valid with certain travel windows and return limits via rail route periods.
The convention lists governor contenders including Davia E Folsom and others, with Folsom favored. For lieutenant governor and secretary candidates, names such as J Bennett Henry Biling A N Yoder appear. Rudolph von Tobet is seen as the likely justice candidate. Chairman Woolman introduces W F Meyer as temporary chair as committees are appointed and the session recessed until 1 30 P M.
A jury found Union Pacific liable for the death of Roller Holler, 78, at a dangerous crossing near Menoken. Witnesses testified the crossing is hard to see around a house and trees, and an emergency whistle may have come too late. Holler, born 1512, left a large family of fourteen children, nine daughters. Funeral set for Thursday at Prairie Home church with burial in Prairie Home cemetery.
A blaze at a hospital triggers evacuations as alarms ring and multiple staff and patients are endangered. Fire crews rush to the scene amid thick smoke and rapid responders. Authorities urge nearby residents to avoid the area while rescue efforts continue.
The COLORADO FLYER notes the Great Rock Island Route departs Topeka at 8 10 a m and arrives at Colorado Springs by 10 1 and Denver by 11 00 a m next day, outlining the schedule and connections.
Debate on pensions for carriers and postal workers dominates the convention. A special committee will study adjustments to retirement and disability payments. Samuel Gompers addresses delegates urging joint action with railway mail clerks. The assembly ends with a pleasure trip to Mt. Clumena.
Ira Allen reports early returns from 290 towns show Stickney Republican leading for governor with 43 283 votes while Grout Republican tallies 46 378 and Jackson 12 785. The figures suggest a Republican Senate with Stickney favored for governor and Burney’s supporters counting about 32 000 in conservative estimates.
The council met last night to consider vacating a street by the packing house of Chas Wolff at the foot of Monroe street. Benmet R Wheeler for the canning factory opposed the move but after reviewing engineer plats and discussions it was found the ground center was only about 3 feet wide, part of the riverbank, not a usable strip. Wheeler withdrew his objection.
The National party assembly opened in Carnegie Lyceum with T M Osborn presiding. Delegates from Maine, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, and other states attended. The platform lists four planks: anti imperialism, the gold standard, civil service reform, and opposition to all special privileges.
Public endorsement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills with claims of curing kidney and heart troubles. Advertising notes “Dean’s” as a trusted option sold by Foster-Milburn Co and agents, urging customers to avoid substitutes and seek price details from sellers in Buffalo and surrounding areas.
A vacancy will trigger changes as Sean Rice's duties expand and the division reassigns officials. The action will likely shift responsibilities across departments and affect several positions.
The Republican party of Connecticut nominated General McClellan for the first ballot at a New Haven meeting on September 5. Details indicate strong backing for McClellan as their chosen candidate for the national ticket.
Fragmented report recounts Harry Hengel and George Lax found after going missing in a catacomb area near Rome. Archeologist Signor Maricchh aided in the search and guided rescuers to the students.
The fragment discusses stenographers and the emphasis on exclusive attention to certain tasks. It mentions Agreets and Epee Feuures with a focus on continued attention to work details and recognition of consistent duties.
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