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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
15
A marketplace note urges buyers to avoid scented wrappers and costly perfumes, advocating pure soap use. It claims the value of Ivory Soap at 99 3/4 percent purity and suggests making individual selections rather than paying for fragrances.
The United States now has direct telegraphic communication with Portugal via the Commercial Cable Company, connecting the Azores to New York. President McKinley and the King of Portugal sent congratulatory messages praising the new link and the strengthening of US Portugal relations.
A royal message from King of Portugal and a greeting to the U.S. president are noted as no tension exists among American residents at the Azores. A new cable links the Azores with Europe and Azores Company’s line from the Azores to Portugal, marking direct communication between the United States and Portugal for the first time.
In Ingadin Switzerland on August 4 Mr G P Way and his son along with an Englishman Mr Delaru attempted the climb without a guide. Near the summit Mr Way slipped on a stone and toppled a precipice. The U shaped rope failed and both men were killed while Delaru barely escaped with injuries. The bodies were not recovered.
St Paul August 4 Articles of incorporation filed with the secretary of state reveal James J Hill and associates form the Great Northern Steamship Company to operate steam ships on sea and navigable waters. Capital stock set at 200000 with 60000 shares of 100 each. First annual meeting slated for February 1 in St Paul, headquarters to be there. Hill, Miller, Clough, McGovern, Clark named directors. officers unnamed. Existing Hill system includes Lake Steamship line Buffalo to Duluth and Transcontinental Railway Co. Professor Barrows Appointed in Philippines School System Cable from Judge Tat notes Barrows head of San Diego state normal school history department to admin position in Philippines at 6000 a year. Appointment urged by President Wheeler of UC. Barrows earned his masters at Berkeley in 1895 under Moses and Plehn.
Aug 4 report that the steamer Amerten Maru departed for the Orient via Boholuly carrying prominent figures including Brigadier General James H Wilson who arrived from Cuba and will report to Major General Chaffee. Aides Lieutenant James A. Rees and J. H. Turner accompany him. Also aboard are Commodore N. E. Miles, of Nashville, W. A. Switch and his wife, and Navy engineer Mr Seatth.
Troops and bands of the Ninth cavalry have reached San Francisco by the Santa Fe from Fort Apache Arizona after over a year’s stationing. These two squadrons were sent to sail for the Warren, marking the final arrival of Ninth cavalry units.
President Kruger and Commandant Ginere Boba have issued a proclamation urging burghers to stay with the commandoes as they vow to retaliate against British actions that threaten farina, signaling continued resistance in the defense effort.
Chicago Board of Trade leadership moves to wipe out bucket shops by posting grain quotations at five minute intervals. The plan would reduce reliance on continuous quotes, forcing customers to shift to legitimate brokers. President Warren spoke to over 200 members, championing the crackdown and urging union behind the administration’s objective.
London reports William Waldorf Astor will tenant his Clyveden villa this autumn then travel to the continent for at least a year. His Pall Mall Gazette is for sale, brokers say at a reasonable price. If he leaves England, as some expect, he would be a naturalized British subject without a country despite his wealth.
ANTI-IMPERIALISTS New York auxillary ta league through secretary W Mize reports prospects good for a notable Convention at Indianapolis August 18. Letters sent out indicate 325 debaters will attend with figures like Senator Wellington. Garrison. Horace White. N K Davis. G Willard. James A Herne. George Boutwell. John K Heldersens. J A Ray. and S W Sampie among others.
The king of Italy sent August 3 1900 a message to President McKinley thanking him and the American people for sharing grief and strengthening the bonds of friendship between Italy and the United States. The telegram wording emphasizes gratitude and continued cordial relations.
Fresno county horticultural commissioners report vine yards statewide suffered great loss from the red spider. Efforts to control the insect proceed while at least a third of the raisin crop may be destroyed. Fresno serves as the raisin center of California.
Five deep water ships lie in the San Francisco stream short of crews. The British vessels Thalatta Largo Law Many Down and M E Watson plus the Chilean bark Yosemite lack sin. Within a month only about 20 seamen will be available, all needing full crews as a coast wide shortage hits. Baptist Missionaries Safe in Shanghai confirms news that eastern central China missions are safe.
A Gobleville Michigan teacher, exhausted after each school term, reports regaining vigor and weight from 90 to 126 pounds after using Grape Nuts. She attributes renewed strength to the cereal, praising its effect on nerves and brain rebuilding. Potts Cereal Co. Ltd, Battle Creek, Michigan, distributes the product.
Local notes report grapes flowing into markets by wagon and various civic items. Payroll for July street department costs totaling 2917.42. church repairs finished. republican HQ opened. lawsuits and divorces filed. several city projects and visits noted. officers and officials mentioned with multiple small incidents and updates.
Georgetown Ky Aug 4 Adjutant General Collier was cross examined after direct testimony about keeping soldiers at the state arsenal in Frankfort and his refusal to let officers execute a habeas corpus writ at the executive building. He cited orders from Governor Taylor and noted intense ferry activity before the Colson Scott duel and the arrival of 1200 armed mountain perthers, yet no troops were deployed to keep the peace.
Beighard expanded from eight to twenty two bee stands this spring and has collected three hundred pounds of honey. He notes the strong result from alfalfa and bees, calling it a good yield and a sign of what the pair can do together. The piece mentions local market value and advertising for honey.
A historical note on whether the Gulf Stream drifts at all seasons through the Norwegian Sea. It cites Norwegian marine investigations confirming winter Arctic currents alter the warm Atlantic water, with polar water retreating in summer, while precise seasonal amplitudes and dynamics remain unsettled.
Washington announces the latest regular army second lieutenants selected from West Point class. The list includes numerous named soldiers from Sixth Cavalry, Fourth Artillery, First and Second Artillery, Ninth to Eighteenth Infantry, and related units. Vacancies will be filled from civil life, class graduates in June 1901. Also mentions a separate note on a harmful medical ad and a local physician’s promotion copy.
Cleveland Aug 4 The National Apple Shippers association today elected George T Richardson of Leavenworth Kansas as president Reports from fruit growing regions indicate this year's apple crop will be the largest in history A minister credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing a severe bout of illness after two doses and a patient reports relief after a single dose for a stomach ailment
Travel pamphlet describes the Grand Trunk Railway system linking Chicago to major Lake River Mountain and Sea shore resorts. Requests for summer tourist literature and tickets from J A Burgis City Passenger and Ticket Agent at 249 Chick Street corner Jackson Boulevard Chicago.
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