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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
3
Dr Tanner storms out as Irish nationalist MPs clash with the chair over a suspension vote. The chamber resounded with protests and heckling as the House of Commons faced a volatile display reflecting Irish-English tensions.
Berlin reports two sermons by Emperor William delivering belligerent rhetoric toward China. The Kaiser says a strong arm will purify ascents, defend against threats, and plant the cross over banners as truce prayers are offered. The Berlin correspondent cites tributes from daily papers.
The text presents a patriotic call to persevere for victory, referencing leading brethren home and a wall of faith around a lamp. It hints at enduring effort toward an eternal fulfillment of a promise, with lines suggesting unity, endurance, and deliverance during trouble.
Topeka residents face digestive ailments as liquor sales and bar hours shift. July reports show 529 walks and a rise in certain sales while others fall, reflecting temperance action and local responses. Notable names include stockyards figures and Charles Kahn, founder of the yards, who died after yesterday’s events.
Aug 2 report of James De Hichardson leading a minority faction at a congressional convention in Pitts wingmesional Wiswich with 50 opposition. Weather notes from Dakota and Huron show extreme heat, drought hurting pasturage for days. scarce cooling effects. Russian Prince London claim appears from St Petersburg Daily Express correspondent on Aug 2.
Reports indicate a storm damaged corn in the Arcola region of Illinois with wind and hail affecting fields. Observers note shifting debris and potential yield impact across the district, with varying severity observed from southeast to northwest.
Invitations go out across the Santa Fe system and beyond for a union meeting at the Auditorium on October 17 to push securing the 1904 International meeting of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Ladies Auxiliary in Topeka. The Topeka Commercial Club backs efforts and will send a committee to Norfolk to press the claim. Committee members include H Hust, Thomas, and J. G. McNeill.
The book 600 TRAINS DAILY Barsss City Aug 3 describes Kansas City rail systems inception and development with a preface by Colonel R B Van Horn praising its breadth. It notes 20 systems with 2% lines centering in KC totaling 50 000 miles of railroad, KC trackage over 8 miles, and about 10 146 cities served daily. Estimated railway workforce around 20 000.
Granite Oklahoma August 2 The first shipment from Granite stockyards consisted of 20 carloads of cattle and two of hogs. The entire population turned out to see the cattle loaded. Banners hailed resources with claims of natural gas and coal. Extensive preparations were underway to receive visitors.
A Union Pacific railroad man recounts a hobo hero who sacrificed his shirt to signal danger as a train narrowly averted disaster near Junction City. The event, not yet published, occurred last week on the line just this side of the city at night.
How hard it is to earn and keep a good reputation mirrors other things in life. Some reputations endure because of honest work and public trust. A Topeka resident, a painter by trade, embodies merit through steady effort and proven character. Burns No. Sis received relief from kidney trouble after using Deans Pills, via Rowley drug store.
A unnamed tramp was taken to Junction City where he received breakfast and a shirt. The main Kansas City office was notified about the incident. A seniority revision and divisions adjustment were discussed after a committee’s report from Emports. Earnings reports show Rock Island Texas lines paying 96.12 in passenger earnings for the quarter.
Several hundred anarchists and foreign nationals gathered in Barthold Hall Paterson New Jersey to debate Italy's turmoil. Pedro Esteve, Spanish editor, argued government corruption and taxed misery, while denying any king killing plot and insisting anarchists seek peaceful change through action. He asserted Bresci acted alone and that no conspiracy existed in Paterson.
Police report a bomb blast damaged a vault in New Jersey yesterday. Anarchists were not found responsible as investigators suspect a local scheme. Meanwhile Cresceus Trots a Past Mile set a world record of 2.08 for the mile at Columbus, besting the prior 3.08? mark in the same race.
A catalog style list items footwear with prices in dollars and cents. Tan and satin calf leather shoes, biked leather boots, kid lace slippers and strap slippers appear with various prices. Items include Tan Lace Shoes priced at 2.25 and 2.00, Strap Slippers at 1.00, and Tan Vici Kid calf options at 150 and 3176 bik.
Philadelphia authorities announce an agreement with the heirs of Dr Thomas W Evans settling the contested fortune once valued near four million dollars. Heirs receive just under one million dollars while about three million reverts to the executors to honor the dentist's bequests to a Philadelphia dental college and museum. The agreement was signed in Paris with executor M Va lois witnessing.
Chicago reports William J Bryan will largely run his own campaign with help from party leaders after Indianapolis notification ceremonies. Adlai Stevenson to join Bryan in shaping strategy in Chicago. Democratic leaders expected to travel to Indian sports for notification then return for a session guiding national campaign lines. Secretary Hay and other officials note no clear movement from allies yet.
A brief note references the Joarashass tonal school of journalism in connection with Sear ot Rabe en, indicating a contextual link or discussion within a regional or historical frame.
Dr. J Porter Florida health officer in Key West receives word from Dr. Weedon Tampa that two yellow fever cases exist in the city and fears general infection. Porter wires to enforce quarantine on all travel to Tenderlain Boss. Also reports at Tivola arrest in New York with multiple cases and forthcoming bail hearings. Bancroft navy commission and Machias transfer noted. Gold output from Seattle to San Francisco mint reported for July.
A brief ad noting a Summer Vacations booklet quoting rates to principal resorts in Colorado Utah Minnesota Michigan New York New England and Canada. It promotes the publication as indispensable for travelers undecided where to spend their summers and invites subscription to the Journal.
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