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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1900
Page
6
The exodus of city offices to new quarters begins tomorrow. The City engineer leads the move and by week’s end most offices will be relocated to the Auditorium complex to house at least city officials and bond offices. The ground floor will host the office while other rooms on the second and third floors are prepared for staff and public access.
Minneapolis report shows a strong turnout with 50,000 votes cast in county and city offices as the first Western primary election is tested. Nearby coverage notes wage scale discussions in Cincinnati with steel and iron workers seeking a joint conference, while Galveston freight shipments resume along the route, easing congestion after disruptions.
The American Turf Congress held its annual gathering in September with key figures present. Attendees included leading jockeys and officials, highlighting ongoing activities in the turf industry.
A grocer in Cleveland Ohio notes a health improvement after stopping coffee and using Partum Food Cutter He claims years of coffee drinking left him wrecked in nerves and appetite He reports morning wakefulness and better energy enabling him to run his store without disturbances from coffee dependence
Seattle dispatch reports the Samana, returning to Nome from Siberia, lost a satchel containing 200. The St Paul crew recovered bodies of Nichols, Davidee and Pranic Beka after a deadly recent storm.
The auditorium committee chaired by Pete Bonebrake W C Elevendon J S Warner Frank P MacLennan and T J Anderson urges finance of seats for a city venture. The group vows to reserve seats and appeals to progressive citizens to aid the Commercial club project at Stansfield's drug store.
Clara Barton III, president of the Red Cross Society, fell ill while directing relief efforts in Galveston. She died at the Tremont hotel with nine staff nearby. Accompanied by three nurses, she will depart for Washington today. operative orders from her physician delayed her retirement.
McCluskey, released from the Topeka Insane asylum a year ago, began visiting state officials to demand twenty thousand dollars he claims Kansas owes him. He targeted Treasurer Grimes, pressing for payment as a condition of stopping his “views” of the state fund.
The state reports most counties are current on taxes to the state treasurer. Delinquent accounts were collected at the tax sale held Tuesday September 4. A few counties remain in arrears and unable to settle their balances.
Public spirited men from across the country gather in Milwaukee for a three day session of the National Municipal League. The group outlines aims to improve municipal government, curb corrupt rings, and foster civic interest through study, conferences, and publications.
Governor Roosevelt arrived in Butte Mont on September 18 amid a warm reception. A huge crowd filled the street and Columbia Gardens for a nearly 45 minute speech urging unity, prosperity, and strong national leadership against capital and labor strife.
Constantinople dispatch reports U S charge d affaires Lloyd Grik com demanding the release of an Armenian, claimed naturalized American citizen, who was arrested and chained. The note records verbal representations to the Porte seeking immediate action.
Investigation ordered into the Armenian revolutionary committee case. If the suspect proves to be an Austrian citizen, he will be released.
The polos court Tuesday evening convicted several jointists including BM Miernag and Duran, with Chesney paying the heaviest fine. Bonds were posted by friends, and defendants face appeals. The piece alleges the group uses beatings or bribes to disrupt prosecutions and avoid trials, describing failed attempts to deter detectives.
A CaAaph operator at Lunay ugan reports to the coroner that four people died when a train was run into the yard without checking if it was present. He admitted at the inquest he did not verify the train’s location and sent the dispatch assuming it was in.
A fragmented wire service excerpt captures heated exchanges over prosecutions and trust validation. The speaker mocks Republican integrity while condemning the party’s moral code and shifting principles amid the campaign.
A large Grand Opera House audience expected risqué freshness but found a mixed program. The company presents a one act comedy A Dead Shot, followed by vaudeville and a farce. Walter Hyde, Katherine Camp, and Frank Urbane drew praise, while the overall show was considered tame and disappointing.
A Holliday Monument association board at the Commercial club decides to seek several prominent American sculptors for a Topeka statue. A wax model, based on Col Holliday's clothing and photos, is prepared at about $100 and will be shown in Library Hall. The committee plans a bronze monument with a granite base and aims to raise funds while seeking favorable base arrangements from the legislature.
O P Updegraff and Dean Low returned from Des Moines where Low served as judge and Updegraff as master of ceremonies. The Topeka stables recorded strong showings and the overall event was unusually successful. Low heads next to Colorado Springs to judge a horse show with Denver and Ottawa fairs on later duties. A telegram asked Jr Low to join a national committee in New York to prepare rates for the coming season.
Cincinnati news reports the Ten Days Festival opening with a gorgeous street parade and displays from city organizations and industries. Miss Hol is festival queen, greeted at the riverfront by steamer. escort to Music Hall includes addresses by Governor Nawh, Mayor Pleichman, Senator Foraker, Congressman Bromwell and Bhattac. Festival runs ten days.
Chicago September 13 open at the National Wholesale Druggists Association convention favors importation of opium free of duty to raise availability and save druggists 300000 yearly. Opposes the war tax on stamps and supports petitioning Congress. San Francisco September 19 Solace officers owe duties in fines for goods from China.
In a pollen court proceeding Judge Hazen outlined why liquor ordinance cases have been stretched. He criticised the enforcement and noted the facts and legal grounds behind the extended hearings and validity concerns.
Spring Lake New Jersey suffered a devastating morning blaze destroying three large hotels eleven cottages and several stores at the Sea Girt area resort. The estimated loss runs to $259 000 with most inns and cottages already closed for the season.
In Tunction ci Oregon on September 19 Herman Petersdorf a German farmer fatally beat his wife near Saven mien west of town and then killed himself by poison after earlier signs of trouble. Local authorities investigate the domestic tragedy and note prior warnings.
In Managua Nicaragua on September 18 a large crowd attended a dress parade of infantry cavalry and artillery for the Independence anniversary. Members of congress and many citizens listened to the declaration oration in the hall of congress at Managua.
Lorenzo Marques reports former South African Republic president Kruger will not sail for Europe on the German steamer Hersey on September 24 as previously planned. The Netherlands has offered to place a warship at Kruger's disposal to transport him from Lorengo Marques, delaying the departure and altering the voyage.
Chicago wheat rose early on September trading amid strong demand and northern market support, then eased as selling emerged. Corn stayed dull despite wheat strength, receipts tallied, and oats and livestock mixed in a broad market report from Chicago and Kansas City.
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