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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1900
Page
8
A fragmented report claims a Nicaraguan military expedition reached Chiriqui and Colonia as part of wartime operations. Notes connectivities with naval officials and U S. interests, but details are unclear and heavily garbled.
An obscure ad extols Catarrh Tablets as a universal cure using terms like soothing mucous membranes and throat inflammation relief. It claims rapid action through ingested tablets and mentions various ingredients while dismissing standard medical care.
Fragmentary report describes moves by truit and military units on the Nicaran coast from Conta Hirst toward Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Authorities weigh fear of further incursions and possible American expedition aid to revolutionists in Colombia as regional powers warn against hostilities.
New York April 10 E Cran dall of this city filed a bankruptcy petition showing liabilities of about 2130 and nominal assets near 4000. Debts date back several years tied to Chicago and Pulor holdings with national bank of Chicago securing 38150. Assets include real estate interests in Chicago and Pulor town along with shares of Hordeaux Real Estate Co valued at 10000.
A Times report from Tacoma notes that since Judge Johnson left Sitka last week Alaska has no judge or judicial officer. Johnson resigned last November to take effect March 1, and his successor Brown has not arrived in Alaska, with law officials in Washington. The vacancy leaves the post over three years past due, and the situation is deemed unfixable until the new appointee arrives.
A Washington dispatch reports United States minister Kawin A. Conger has not joined with other powers to compel the Chinese government to curb the Society of the Tox era and allied groups. He has pressed the Yamen and American ambassadors to act, but threats to intervene with troops are not confirmed. German moves to protect foreign interests in China are noted, while Rogers movement and the Wheeling gunboat patrols are mentioned as tensions continue. The Wheeling will travel to Yokohama then Coulee, with Commander in charge.
Bouton, Aprum Rosy says Con Eresemay Boutelie remains ill at Waverly, health fading and unlikely to return to public life. The rumor clouding his future and long standing role in public affairs grows stronger as observers expect he will not resume leadership.
A Washington dispatch reports a supplier offers to sell rights to manufacture high explosives for 150000. The War Department considers the proposal while the Navy’s ordnance bureau argues against immediate purchase. Trials with ammonia corrosion risks and naval applications at Indian Head are planned alongside submarine procurement, with a 90000 bank guarantee to secure contract completion.
The midwestern Populist state convention at Avante, Atlanta attracts national figures Wharton Barker of Philadelphia and Ignatius Donnelly of Minnesota. Barker asserts the Cincinnati convention will issue a full ticket and will not compromise with Democrats or Republicans. The committee plans a full state ticket in the field.
A Lewison dispatch to the Tribone discusses British and Boer moves in the Free State and Thaba N. Cho regions. It claims British reinforcements from Springfohto and Sir Redvers Buller’s army actions near Warrenton and Fourth Streams, with mixed morale effects and uncertain overall strength estimates.
A Oswego woman recounts how her husband’s plan to curb her coffee habit led them to try Postum Food Coffee. She reports rapid relief from neuralgia and nervousness, her daughter gaining strength, and the family overall improving as the beverage was adopted and enjoyed.
Local items report treasurer Phils returning from a visit to Pennsylvania and planned paving work on Tyler Street. Several brief notes mention a county scare on weather, a flood of theatricals, a school speech by Prof. Krankwood, and upcoming public entertainments at the Lincoln Post and Washburn chapel.
Manager Manning of the Kansas City club in the Americas league rejected New York rival Ewing’s bid to trade catcher Wilson. The Blues would gain Wilson in a draft privilege offer, but Manning declined the proposal and voiced loyalty to his team.
Argentina’s representative in Washington reports a burglary at its home, with about $5,000 in jewels including brooches, crosses, a valuable watch, and gold boxes stolen. Police investigate the consulate theft as details unfold.
New York reports Soddy of the Oxford Chess Club will arrive around April 20 to join the British team against Columbia Harvard Yale and Princeton in a two city cable match set for New York and London on April 20 and 21. If Soddy misses timing, a stand in will compete by cable.
Queen Victoria, via local authorities, informed Dubliners of her arrival and conducted a reception in the city. Her majesty rode in a chair through the streets near the grounds, drawing large crowds as onlookers watched the ceremonial procession and crowding around the balustrades and nearby avenues.
Fragmentary OCR notes quote Mire James McBride and Squires Pharmacist on a blood purity mission. The text mentions a Topeka journal and a price or rate per month, but details are garbled and unclear.
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