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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1900
Page
4
A fragment from the Topeka State Journal features political and international remarks attributed to Frank Hichareson and others. It discusses Dewey, Jerusalem, Turkey, Greece, and potential war or action, with references to the sultan, the pope, and U S policy.
A Chicago Times-Herald report notes the closing of twelve mills by the American Steel and Wire company, rendering four thousand workers unemployed amid debates on trust power and labor impact. Col John Lambert and John W. Gates cite production discipline and market pressures as reasons, framing the action within broader industrial consolidation and price competition concerns.
The article contends mills are operating at full capacity and that demand will stay strong for months. It questions whether overproduction benefits stock manipulators in New York or stems from deliberate shutdowns during rising construction, noting strong steel demand in the US and Europe and audience concern over the American Steel and Wire Company’s role.
A collection of humorous observations from Atchison highlights quirky locals. Notes include a cow owning woman, changing names after forty, marriage beliefs, boys craving shows, and a theater misstep. The piece mentions a lazy engine, a Kansas City tram mishap, and a boy winning marbles after a caps game.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Record presents a column titled Quaker Reflections. It features aphoristic lines on memory, speech, love, and social issues. The piece includes satirical quirks about charity and foreign policy, referencing Wherry and Porto Rico in a historical context.
Empire Stock company to present two nights with matinee at Crawford theater. "One of the Bravest" to be performed, with free admission for ladies under usual policy. "Ten Minute in Buy's Room" and "The End of the World" slated, plus Belle Archer's company performing "Howe's Contented Woman" on Tuesday. Satirical play "A Communted Woman" explores women in politics and the "new woman" with humor. scenes set in Denver. Raine is the NY stage reference. Flint the hypnotist opens engagement Monday night. all shows continue through Tuesday night with free Monday and Wednesday for ladies.
In Cherryvale and Valeda the noted Dr G W Knox confessed a drink habit ruinous to his practice. He publicly swore to abstain from alcohol in a church ceremony witnessed by local citizens and officials, pledging to avoid intoxicants henceforth.
Hamiel F. Lew of Cherryvale has filed a district court suit seeking damages from a zinc company after a gas leak incident. The action names the defendant and outlines claims for compensation.
Edger Zinc sues the zinc company in common pleas claiming $1,909 for injuries received when gas escaped from a poorly laid pipe near Cherryvale while he walked to the work. He alleges negligence by the company and seeks damages for permanent hearing and nervous system impairment.
Leavenworth reports the Lansing penitentiary twine plant cannot meet surging orders from Kansas farmers. Warden Tomlinson says production is running at full capacity, with about one tenth of output shipped and demand growing ahead of harvest. The plant expects continued high demand, planning year-round operation to boost supply for next harvest.
Galena resident H Hoblear by attorney Gardner and Majors sues physicians for ten thousand dollars alleging medical negligence. The suit filed in April seeks redress for alleged injuries and merits court action.
An early 20th century ad extols Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney trouble. It cites backache urinary disorders and Bright's disease, mentions Mr G Halterman from Madison Street who reports relief, and notes Rowley Shaw drugstore sells the pills with Foster Aubarn Co as sole agents.
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