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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1900
Page
16
The statement notes that there are more Kimball pianos in U S homes than all other piano brands combined, highlighting the brand's dominance in domestic music making and household culture.
The Kimball Company now manufactures 50 pianos and 60 organs each day, boosting production capacity and signaling growth in its musical instrument line.
Ottawa Times Republican factions clash as Populists and Democrats vie for the state treasurer nomination. A. P. Elder leads the Populists seeking control of the fusion paper while Democrat 1stine backs the party’s candidate, with party leaders signaling cross endorsement to settle the contest.
The paper adheres to Titely faith teachings and aligns with Populist views. Democrats push to gain publication control to advocate Mr Stine’s interests, with Stine described as a wealthy capitalist backing the effort.
Americans flock to Paris but many depart for Germany Austria Holland or the Riviera due to slow exhibition progress. Notable arrivals include William Waldorf Astor and family George A L Pullman Mrs Jaffray Jacob Astor Mrs Hamilton Fish M Leland and others with golf competitors listed among American entrants871
The state saved six thousand dollars by auditors C R Richey and N D Sanders who reviewed Harper county treasurer books. Initial claims showed the state owed 1161 or more on the assessment, but the audit showed the county owed the state 1663.02, remitted by the county. Overpayment of 2100.57 was corrected, and the account with the state is current. The large initial claim led the auditor and treasurer to jointly order the county records checked, revealing the delinquent party in the transaction.
South Texas berries are unusually large and widely shipped to St Louis from towns between Galveston and Houston. Weather delayed harvest but quality and yield improved. Northern buyers seek small berries as crop surges, with warm weather aiding picking yet slowing gathering.
San Francisco reports a Cape Nome rush with estimates varying widely as Alaska travel and gold fields draw crowds. Alaska Commercial official Leon Sloss says Nome season may cap at 16,000 due to transport limits, with about 50 vessels carrying some 7,500 on first trips and far fewer on later sails.
A seaside report estimates that Nome beach digging averaged about $16 per cable yard with each man using a rocker to move one yard per day. A 4,300 yard daily machine could earn $24,000 in 24 days, and $2,400,000 across a 100 day season. The figures, though massive, are supported by returning diggers.
J G Dun & Co reports a week of surprise as prices for plates and bars drop five dollars per ton and mills close or scale back. Demand is weak, many factories run part time, and leather and cotton markets show mixed signals amid high costs and erratic exports and shipments.
City Physician Dr. Peers reports 1500 smallpox cases in Topeka over recent months with only 2 percent active now, confined to one location. He expects another winter epidemic and cites housing conditions in Black communities and underreporting as factors influencing the outbreak and its suppression.
Washington April 21 William Jennings Bryan is reported to be suffering from over exertion. His health concerns friends as he campaigns across the country with extensive speeches and travel. An Texas visit is said to be for recuperation while the nation follows his stamina during the race.
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