The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1900-08-04
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
Brief Review of Important Local and
General Happenings.
LOCAL SUMMARY.


A J Felt joins the fusioniStS.
John Breidenthal objects to brass band
campaign
George Leis sues St. Joe company for
commission on sale of old railroad iron
Judge Hazen decides against J: NJ
knight in Crennan case concerning
right to hold dead body
CAN for a Middle of the Road Populist
convention issued August IS.
Burton forces bolt in senatorial con-
vention at Paola-
County treasurer makes quarterly re-
port
New Santa Fe shop contract to be
awarded
santa Fe improvement of grades or
dered.
Klondikers plan to incorporate as city
of third class
position
Santa Fe adopts block signals in tun-
nels.
Leavenworth politicians unite for Luz
Glen Baker.
Judge Brunette OF Wellington quits
Republican party.
Pan-American Exposition commission
ers in Kansas called to meet August H.
Grfnstead cases appealed to supreme
Klondike again reported "wide-open.'
Kansas wheat crop begins to move
z. G. Moore and A. s. Palmer ask re-
Thomas Grisham is nominated for con-
gress in Fourth district
Emporia Republican comes out for
Mckinley.
C. B. Hoffman nominated for state
senator at Industry by PopuIists-
Santa Fe declares dividend on common
stock.
Tom Kelly charged with neglecting
his duties as secretary of the state Re
publican committee
Gov Leedy announces that he has quit
politics.
Monroe street paving is condemned
Topeka G. A. r. in trouble over admis-
sion of a negro member.
Lieut.. J. ]. Haisch gives the city
Philippine cannon.
Topeka'S new Tammany appears
Triune leaders meet in Topeka to ar
range campaign
L P. Campbell denounces Democratic
convention.
Drug stores show increase in liquor
sales.
Nick Chiles, colored politician, arrested
for selling liquor.
Flop bulletin increases.
Parsons waits on supreme court decis-
ion in the asylum case.
Aid of congress to be invoked in sup
pressing Klondike.
]. R. Burton wants fusion made a
penal offense.
Congressman Curtis endorses Kansas
Exposition.
Major Harvey banquets his friends.
John Breidenthal rides on railroad
pass.
Kansas counties make prompt settle
ment of taxes
TELEGRAPH SUMMARY.
King Humbert of Italy aSSaSsinated
by Anarchist Bresci of New Jersey
Railroads will abandon title of brake
man
Defense outlined in the Goebel murder
case.
Prinsloo's Boer army of 1000 surren-
ders.
Concordia judicial convention ad-
journs to August II.
Senator Platt denies that he will re-
tire from the leadership of his party.
New Jersey anarchists glorify the as
sassination of King Humbert-
China declares war.
General Chaffee to lead the Americans
in China.
Duke of Saxe-Coburg. son of Queen
Victoria, dies suddenly.
Rev. c. NJ. Sheldon sails from Liver
pool.
Bryan's campaign to be conducted
from Lincoln.
General Grosvenor gives Mckinley
27S Bryan 1872 votes in the electoral col
lege.
Caleb Powers testifies in his own be-
half in Goebel murder trial.
Tom Reed invited to speak in the
campaign but declines.
Allies advance towards Pekin-
New king and queen of Italy arrive
Iowa Republicans hold state conven-
ton and nominate state officers.
Chas. A. Towne refuses to discuss
withdrawal as vice presidential candi-
date
Jester case ends and Jester is acquit
ted of murder of Gilbert Gates commit
ted 29 years ago
Chas- Hoyt, playwright, released from
confinement under care OF physician
Arkansas City man thinks he has
found zinc.
s., DOC, 900 deficit in the national treas
ury for month of July.
Chinese kill Russians at Port Arthur.
Linseed oil trust distributes $2.00o,0OO
in profits.
Attempt made to assassinate the Shah
of Persia
President Mckinley returns to Wash
ington.
Secretary Hay decides to investigate
alleged anarchistic plot in New Jersey
Mrs Ida hardy of Topeka chosen
head of League of American Mothers
Bryan announces intention to attend
national G. A r. encampment-
Brick thrown during speech by Lucy