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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1899
Page
6
The Wilson County Populist convention adopts a platform described as a departure in politics. The draft program signals a curious shift in local political discourse and party positioning.
A fragment outlines tax delinquency notices and political rhetoric from state departments. It describes Populist and Republican conventions in Wileun county, criticisms of McKinley era policy, and tensions over tax list publicity. It notes internal revenue official E B Brown appointing a new organizer, stirring Democratic tensions and factional splits.
Chester Long of Kansas seeks Hank Examiner Jobes backing to appoint Charles Lobdell as receiver of the failed Buttate bank. Atchison leaders pressure to favor Lobdell after a prior rejection for another bank receivership. Crowell allies anticipate the post, with Bailey's faction pushing the Lobdell- Crowell deal amid local political maneuvering. W. F. Sapp leads Sunflower tongue organizers as new club organizer is appointed.
Kies, editor of the Wichita Composer, sells his half interest in the Bayonet to W. J. Babb who will join the publication. Judge Rabb spoke in Topeka as a labor day speaker and was a prominent Populist figure in the last legislature’s tower house.
In the Seventh district the Populists urge James W. Tapp, defeated Wichita mayoral candidate, to run for congress next year against the Republican nominee. A Harper county resident urged entry, Tapp replied questioning trusts and national institutions, signaling reluctance. Some friends still push him to enter the race, believing he might consent.
Governor Stanley plans to address visitors at Salina street fair and patriotic day events on September 1 2000. Invitations extended to 200 G A R posts to participate as an organization. A scheduling conflict prevents a speech on the day. the governor may visit again shortly afterward without giving a speech.
Ex Confederacy colonel Harris drew attention in Seneca as a Dahguel and remarks linked to his Civil War past. x-Lieutenant Governor Fort watched as Harris praised loyal service and noted joining the Grand Army of the Republic after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox.
Reports from Rennes say Dreyfus, condemned to ten years, may be pardoned by the president within days to avoid degradation. If not pardoned, he faces further confinement and a potential return to solitary detention, with officials and observers weighing the political solution amid a tense national situation.
Decisive Topeka vote endorses city hall and auditorium project despite bad weather. Rain and mud hindered turnout but the measure passed with a large majority, 492 against 142 in the latest precinct counts, with some precincts reporting swift results and minimal wrangling.
Ottawa police faced a busy night after a Saturday clash between Willimburg and Ottawa youths led to a back of head stab wound to Pearson by Shorty Doran. Doran was arrested and others involved may be charged as authorities probe the drunken row at 98 Ulberry Street, home of Kate Wilson Bro.
New York September 11 Leonard Croker back from the West arrives in New York and at a Democratic club insists he has no interest in the Ramapo water deal and no stock in the Ramapo company He says if there is crookedness Tammany will exact swift and complete vengeance He denies owning stock and declares the organization will act if the Ramapo affair is wrong He vows swift punishment and asserts leaders will uncover any misconduct and deal with it promptly He also denies having prior knowledge of the $20,000,000 deal pushed by the Tammany board of public improvements.
Refugees at Cape Town record four trains from Johannesburg bringing relief gifts as the relief committees report distress in the Transvaal. About 2,000 cases of distress noted, with Durban also receiving arrivals.
In Milnets broomcorn district farmers request state governor supply convict labor to harvest their crop as storms downed plants. Wes Dorris of Isabel, Clark County, reports urgent need for hands to save thousands in losses as ripe corn requires immediate attention. Governor’s office aide suggests using newspapers to recruit help.
Rudyard Kipling and D. Appleton & Co win an equity suit against Elbert G. Hubbard of Fest Aurora. Judge Coxe grants a perpetual injunction preventing publication and distribution of The Dipsy Chanty and related Kipling works. Complainants may recover defendant’s gains and costs of the suit.
Reports from Washington to Paris describe Dreyfus protest plans in Cooper Union led by Hebrew leaders to press President Loubet for justice. Captain Thomas Phelan challenges Esterhazy to a duel, and coverage notes reactions to the verdict, appeals for peace, and Paris press judgments.
New York Sept 11 The Porto Rican Teller committee of the Merchant's Exchange received an acknowledgment from Gen Davis governor general of Porto Rico of the goods shipped aboard the Transport McClellan in mid August. He warns that food shortages will worsen and urges the committee to fund relief to feed up to a million people, outlining estimated costs and the scale of need.
The report notes wheat weakness with early declines and late recovery as buyers covered shorts. Liverpool futures slide while exports curb losses. Oats weaken early before modest demand returns. Hog market activity and receipts are detailed with Chicago estimates and local shipments.
Amid mixed signals from New York and London, grain buyers monitor steady cash bids and approaching futures. Mentions of Hogs and cattle prices appear alongside broader market expectations, with observers noting potential shifts as shipments and consumption forecasts influence prices.
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