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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
8
An old local notice touts Doan’s Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney troubles. It claims relief for a range of issues from age related weakness to urinary distress and partial paralysis, urging readers to purchase via Rowley & Snows and other merchants.
Coburg and Berlin reports note the Duke's death and a postponed funeral to August 4. The new duke, heir Ernest von Dieheniohe Langenburg, is a minor and currently in Prussia with education in Potsdam. Rumors claim Duke Alfred died from intemperance amid political debate on German succession plans.
Chicago August 1 The American Linseed Oil company filed its annual statement for the year ended March 1 1909 reporting net earnings of 2 025 400. After 7 percent preferred dividends of 1 166 990 the remaining profit stood at 911 400. This amount supports a 4 percent common stock dividend.
Washington reports from the office of the comptroller of the currency show that since March first, 84 applications to organize national banks have been approved. Seven banks have been organized and begun operations, with bonds deposited totaling 4,250,250 dollars.
In Muskegon Michigan on August 1 a pleasure boat with a group including a young woman capsized about a mile offshore. Two men perished, identified as John Mort Wot, Charles Erickson, and Selma Trlefson. A man named Murtwodh managed to right the craft and rescue two girls.
A letter describes chronic constipation allegedly caused by coffee and improved after switching to Postum Cereal Coffee. The writer cites health benefits, mentions朋友 endorsers, and notes widespread local adoption, with several households using Postum.
A night day shift changeover of police, new appointments and visits mark Topeka society. Arch ie Williams Jr in Manitou plus Rev Charles Sheldon leaving Liverpool. Labor Day talks, G A R events and Topeka club concerts noted. Grass removal at state house grounds eyed as Asylum baseball seeks local game.
A garbled set of items mentions an executive council, Joseph Brown a farmer near ing ranch ine storage, John Dudley Shawnee county politics boss, Freddie Jews a $9 per month inspector, and a question about the Gaphal. It notes absent witnesses in cases, music for Hotel Hamona summer guests at Cascade, extra men at Paditon, Mrs Rosen, Mrs Frances Mishke, and stained glass windows for a church at Third and Van Buren as finishing work progresses amid debt concerns.
United States Consul McCook in Dawson City warns Alaska faces slow prospecting, calls for better roads and camps. He notes disputes over mining leases burden workers and reduce wages, with many claims uneconomical amid current gold prices. He cites Tanana and Koyukuk districts where pay dirt ranges from 10 to 90 cents per pan in summer, versus bedrock depths.
Arthur Walker faced Judge McCabe on a peace warrant and was discharged after testimony from William Powers. Powers claimed Walker threatened him and a confrontation occurred, but the judge released Walker as arguments ended.
Seattle assay office reports July deposits of gold dust and bullion total value not less than 6,750,000 dollars, marking the biggest business in its history for the month and half year. Located in Seattle Washington, the office notes record activity in gold handling.
W B Stevens reports from Fort Scott on Mrs Annie Diggs, a leading Kansas Populist figure described as the biggest man in the party by a Globe-Democrat columnist. The article portrays her as a socialist advocate who dictates nominations, causes tension with Democrats, and challenges gender roles in 19th century politics.
A Russian Finn named Curtard, a Vancouver area fisherman, was severely beaten and stabbed by Japanese fishermen after an argument over union troubles stemming from a recent strike. He was overpowered, stabbed in the stomach, and later rescued by a cannery tug.
New York August 1 Captain Usher of Hoboken police reports Mrs Bresel wife of the assassin is in a nervous, prostrated condition. Destitute she sought rest at a friend's house while clinging to hope the man arrested in Italy is not her husband. She will be kept under police surveillance pending developments.
Managua reported the government seized the Maritime Canal Company property and removed its cars rails and assets from Greytown to the interior under concession article 64 law as of August 1.
A Pekin exhibit features photographs of boxers who were victims in recent incidents. The collection includes images labeled with names and aliases such as MecCook and Richmond.
New York dispatch discusses London journalism's critique of public indifference amid South African hostilities and the Chinese crisis. It notes limited Boer surrender progress, cabinet talks on the Chinese question, legations as hostages, and the danger of attacking Pekin while foreigners remain captive.
Houston reports T M Richardson Jr says his firm has not assigned assets and is not involved in Mamamoth Pine Lumber, valued at 390000, with a directors meeting planned in Texarkana on August 2. Moscow?
Seattle August 1 The steamship Cleveland arrived from Nome July 20 and is quarantined in Seattle harbor with a clean bill of health and no smallpox aboard The disease was abating at Nome with eighteen cases noted Poor weather and lack of rain hinder water access Men on the beach report small water conditions The Cleveland may be ordered back to the quarantine station at Tort Townsend for inspection
Washington August 1 Mia Wu wife of the Chinese minister left for Cape May New Jersey this morning accompanied by her son Chao Chu The party will be away about a week Minister Wu will stay in Washington
Fragmented OCR lists several property transfers involving Thorpe area parcels and additions on Lawrence Street, with entities including Robt & Norris and Geo Kemble. Includes names like Miller and others, plus tangential notes on Burdick Blood Bitters claiming health benefits. The text is garbled and contains nonreal estate mentions.
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