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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1900
Page
7
Fragmented text from a historical page discusses language, loyalty, and political tensions. It references the empire, German influence, and public perception of unity, with scattered remarks on governance and social order amid upheaval.
Curious views highlight the war news with images of Kitchener and river scenes. Artists attempt sketches as South Africa campaign reporting notes the difficulty of capturing scenes. A simple pastime compared with the strain of campaigning is reflected in these illustrated extracts from the war.
A garbled report laments a looming uprising amid Boer and German tensions in Natal. It warns against authoritising a German term and fears harsh punishment could trigger broader revolt as forces in the region brace for potential conflict.
The Williamsport area reports the funeral of Mrs. Johanna Sekirbacher amid occult predictions by a spiritualist and family ties to a ritualist. A separate incident in Clinton sees Henry Hurlburt killed by a mill shaft accident. Other items reference royal news and a medical advertisement about Dr Thomas' Electric Oil.
Phoenix April 5 bold action as bandits ambush officers Scarborough and Birchfield near Deming. Birchfield wounded, Scarborough likely fatally, both defend position at a rock fort until darkness. Pursuit underway into mountains as the injured officers reach San Simon. A big manhunt follows a savage night in the mountains. Big profits noted in Sloss Iron and Steel annual report with $802,667 gross and $308,014 net profits. Lima reports a fleet action near Guayaquil, Colombia frontier concerns. Des Moines passes severe penalties for prize fighting, banning all forms of prize bouts and spectators amid boxing law enforcement.
Copenhagen April 5. It is not said that negotiations between the United States and Denmark for the sale of the Danish West Indies cannot be concluded before the present session of the rigsdad adjourns in a few days.
Police report several arson attempts in town with no major fires. One barn on GIS Lane burned briefly before horses were turned out and extinguished. Miners at the Diamond Workings refused to work citing a new pay scale raising wages from 1.76 to 2.10 per hour and demanding action.
Judge J E Rockwell formerly of Denver and a renowned jurist died at the home of his uncle Dr Bennett in Los Angeles. He and his wife came to the city last February seeking health improvement but his condition worsened steadily. He was years old.
A fragmented page lists political candidates including Dor an for county attorney and Harrison for probate judge, plus county commissioner and state senate bids. Several rental listings appear for houses and rooms, and ads seek workers, furniture, and services. Lost dog notice and miscellaneous sale ads fill the remainder.
Fragmentary note mentions a publication in Tagen Bal dated April 5 20 and references two states of joy. Limited readable facts prevent fuller context or names.
City Treasurer statement for the month shows balances and receipts. Details unreadable due to OCR artifacts but indicates official municipal accounting figures and fund status.
Fragmentary notice indicates an auction related to an osteopathist’s property with various packed goods and items listed. Indicates the sale action and local involvement, but readable specifics are limited.
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