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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
6
An OCR fragment advertises groceries and fresh meats with bold pricing. Items include sugar, grapes by the basket, and canned goods. Mentions bars and brands such as White Russian, Gypay Queen B, and St. Charles Cream, but many details are unclear due to damaged text.
Kansas City Missouri September 7 receivers appointed by Judge Pantus in the United States firemit court to oversee the Kansas City Southern and related lines. Stuart Mnott and Edward Hwinney named as receivers for the railroad and associated entities under the reorganization plan. The Life Insurance Trust Company of Philadelphia acts as depository for securities, with bonds totaling $55,000 each, as part of the consolidation effort.
The Kansas Medical College will open next Tuesday with about 20 law students already in attendance. The year’s prospects show attendance likely to exceed any prior year. Steps may be taken to authorize a college bond issue before the next term. A reception will be held that evening for new students to meet future associates. An orchestra has been engaged and refreshments provided.
A disorderly suit in city court involves J F Warmonson against Sirs M E Miller and Mr and Mrs J J Ackerman for 35 dollars. The case outlines alleged substitutions and mislabeling in tobacco boxes and related deceit. In Detroit Sept 7 an insane woman at Wayne county asylum garroted inmate Rebecca Tiernan using torn clothing, choking her instantly. The killer, Lut a Turbenning, inflicted the fatal attack and fled the scene.
Dramatic event sale of seats for Hoyt's A Day and Night at Crawford theater is now open. The show recently runs at the Grand opera house in Kansas City and features popular performers with Farce directed by Van Currie. Public confidence in Currie’s management is noted amid promoter claims by others.
A chaotic scene at a transfer station erupts as Mra Chaney Vaughn cries out in religious ecstasy, swinging her arms, singing hymns and declaring visions. Police intervene as crowds form, traffic stalls, and the revival ends with onlookers dispersing.
Remington company of Watertown faces continued action in district court with Richard Thomas Lin Dell Keleer Arthur Capper J. Kidson Harrison A. T. Bos A Hse as named defendants In Hudson the ruling favored the plaintiff while the Harrison case progressed to the supreme court on a point of law The cases remain pend ing awaiting higher court action with the Harrison decision likely to resolve them all once testimony concludes.
Dr. M Hurty addresses the International Railway Association in Detroit urging simpler passenger coach interiors for sanitation and ease of cleaning. He proposes hardwood floors with rubber strips to prevent crevices and recommends painted or cleaned panels to reduce germs, signaling a shift away from elaborate designs.
Fragmentary OCR lines show ticket sale details and return life phrasing from Santa Fe Route. The text remains unclear and lacks coherent events, names, dates, or destinations to form a definite news item or outcome.
The Democratic convention rallies behind Lind with acclamation as the fusion ticket forms the slate for governor Lind lieutenant governor Meicham state treasurer Aturuy general Saun railroad commissioners Me Hing dent Urien Owen and J C Egan as associate justice Schiffman and Mt electors. The platform backs tariff reforms South Africa policy and a shorter workday, praising Gov Lind and endorsing his administration.
Complete official returns for Vermont show Stickney, Republican, with a 1,463 plurality and a 20,192 statewide majority. The county results, now revised, confirm the official figures and note minor town variances from earlier tallies.
Pittsburg Sept 7 The Fifth Avenue Savings and Loan Association of McKeesport was found insolvent and the Mercantist Trust company of Pittsburgh was named temporary receiver, after irregularities involving a former secretary were uncovered. About 1700 mill workers had deposited their savings in the concern.
In North Yakima Washington a chief and a medicine man were killed after a violent confrontation. The text notes the medicine man attempted to help a dying child but the child perished, and the father then killed the medicine man in the tent. John, heir to the chieftainship, had long desired Iliowake's death.
Rev Lorenso Waugh oldest Methodist minister died suddenly at a California railroad depot after alighting from a train. Born in Pocahontas County West Virginia he entered the ministry 68 years ago and came to California in 1852 later receiving a land grant from Gen Vallejo. Known statewide as Father Waush he celebrated his ninety second birthday at his Petaluma home. The Pecos Valley extension survey from Roswell to El Paso will be completed soon with a possible December 2001 route decision.
Sept 7 in Dubuque Illinois President Nich las Gomner of the Central Society of German Catholics in the central west with over 5 000 members outlines aims and scope of the group amid regional Catholic activity.
Fragmentary notice reports an Archbishop Keane appointment with investing expected on the first Sunday in December. Mentions Cardinal Gibbons, Martinelli, and several high clergy as attendees or conferees in what appears to be a ceremonial church event.
Cape Town reports General Baden Powell arriving this morning as crowds greet the notable visitor. The arrival marks a formal recognition event with local officials and onlookers confirming the prominent British figure’s presence in the city.
Chicago Sept market reports show Wheat opening steady on light Argentine ship Wente and firm London prices with quiet trade and profit taking. Corn and oats hold near unchanged levels amid light shipments and mixed demand while provisions rise on moderate hog receipts and steady to firm pricing across cattle and lambs.
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