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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1900
Page
15
Royal Baking Powder Company at 100 William Street New York promotes its product through an in-paper notice highlighting the brand and address in a concise marketing style.
In San Francisnn April 7 reports outline costs of 82 million with public relief for burned citizens amid plague. The government weighs exemptions for Tenetule residents and contemplates further claims from Chinese and women. The Court of Claims will hear the matter next week as cases of pestilence rise and health services strain.
Getinrel Noble resigns as chairman of the executive committee for the Dewey reception and as grand marshal of the parade. He faces throat trouble and pneumonia risks after a severe polit Gem illness. The notice notes his resignation and changes in local committee leadership.
An old advertisement urges readers to support the Topeka Vinegar and Preserving Works. It promotes Silver Leaf Brand Vinegar as pure and of high standard, inviting customers to ask for it in stores and to cooperate in increasing local sales.
In Indianapolis on April 3 Populists talk of uniting most minor political groups into a single initiative platform. The plan would absorb factions from Social Democracy Middle of One Read Populists Prohibitionists and several socialist and industrial bodies. N H Motaisingh of the Middle of the Road Populist salon committee cites Cincinnati May 9 as the nomination date for Debe and Harriman.
New York April 1 Jim Jeffries and Bob Fitzsimmons will meet again next July at the Westchester Athletic Club in a 25 round bout. Billy Brady Jeffries manager conferred with PitTM mons taxt last night and the match was verbally agreed upon Brady was unaware of details while en route to Detroit. Photos will be taken at the Westchester club and articles signed on Brady return.
Republican caucuses to nominate delegates for the county convention held last night. The county convention will choose delegates to the state convention on April 21. No contests occurred and organizers expect a smooth event. Nearby, a tidal wave at Ladysmith damaged a loading wharf with cars wrecked. no fatalities reported. Ex-police member Arterbridge aided victims after a nearby shooting. Strikers withdrawn from Greenwich as workers moved toward White Plains.
In Houston April reports show building trades leaders prepared to strike if contractor demands are met. Hundreds of workers may walk off sites, affecting multiple buildings as tensions rise between unions and employers.
A Tacoma dispatch to the Times reports a disgraceful audience with foreign ministers at Pekin. Ministers were allegedly shabbily treated, the emperor remained silent, and officials showed visible discomfort as the ceremony lasted about ten minutes. The coronation robes for the new emperor are said to be ordered and the empress dowager reportedly received a vase from the pope.
A collage of humorous quotes and street chatter from various papers. Topics range from politics and editorial suppression to sly wordplay about elections and shows. Notable quips include remarks on Kentucky politics and a joke about the U S capital as a trust hub.
Topeka items report hopeful spring weather for Easter, along with a litany of local happenings. Attendees, visits, library gifts, court dates, theater engagements, church notices, and council actions populate the page.
In a council meeting led by MR ELLIOTT the Third ward clashed with the Second over ward control while J W Mergast supported the Second ward plan. Mayor Drew announced all standing committees and a three member special panel to fund a monument to Colonel C K Hollies. A stray ad for a salve and wage laborer listings appear amid scattered fragments from the report.
Correspondent reports Brazil’s government, via Interior Minister Epitacio Pessoa, says investigations into alleged plots show monarchists funded a few officers to strike against institutions. Officials claim no broad conspiracy or civilian aid, urging calm as details surface in March press coverage.
A Tucson report says Miss Roda Riggs rode to Port Grant to alert Army officers after cattleman Mack was shot near Piney canon. She organized cowboys to accompany troops and led pursuit along Indian trail into the mountains.
A talking alarm combines staphophone and telephone to relay fire alerts from each quarter of a building. Thermostat expansion repeats the message over the phone, locating the fire and guiding responders. Jet flames outside and street sirens accompany the alert, per Science Sittings.
A light hearted exchange on marriage humorously claims only 10 percent of unions are happy. The reply doubles with a quip about happiness improving slightly over spinsterhood, reflecting playful social satire.
Mt Vernon Illinois April 7 George W Roberts a prominent local farmer was killed last night by his stepson Hardy Hughey. The motive is unknown and Hughey is in custody. The incident shocks the nearby community and prompts a police investigation.
Faculty members last evening voiced support for college athletics at a congregation meeting on athletics. A counter proposal opposing athletics was defeated and a strong pro athletics measure adopted. The discussion occurred amid broader community interest in university life and public health notices.
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