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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1900
Page
8
A short promotional note extols economical telegrams and warns against cheap chemicals that damage fabrics. Ivory Soap is praised as pure and harmless, capable of performing all laundry tasks, with a call to try it.
A Toronto based wartime witness describes a tower defense in a Chinese arsenal siege. He recalls American Marines and British troops holding a position, fighting Chinese defenders, and removing bricks to prevent enemy charges. The speaker praises American, British, and Japanese soldiers for discipline and bravery amid brutal combat.
The fragment suggests that women trust Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for menstrual pain relief and overall health. It cites widespread belief among women that ordinary treatments fail and that Mrs Pinkham’s medicine offers cure or relief based on user experience.
A July 22 letter from Capcombe, Alaska, seen by Treasury officials, disputes reports of widespread death and emphasizes dry conditions. It notes high fuel and transport costs, limited water for sluicing at Anvil Creek, potential $100,000 weekly gains for a major firm, and that Nome may boom if rains come, with winter mining relying on thawing and fuel at $150 a ton.
Milwaukee Aug 7 The Republican State convention meets to name a complete slate and elect a new state central committee chair. Robert Lafollette likely governor without opposition and incumbents on the ticket to be nominated by acclamation. The platform favors direct election of state officers and removing state conventions.
The quarter master’s department released a sailing schedule for ships carrying animals to Chinese and Philippine service. Total animals listed 6 406 with ships and ports including Port Albert September 1 and Seattle September 16, Conemaugh October 1 to San Francisco, Lennox October 1 to Portland, and a New York Aug notation. A separate note from Port Au Prince contains a law text related to bonds and the singing fund.
City council last night received two key communications on waterworks. One from President Street stating an engineer will be appointed to meet with city officials. the other warned of a $12,000 lien against the Topeka Water Co and the risk to buyers if settlements are not made. Numerous estimates for street grading and paving were approved, including work on Baker Bradbury, Monroe, Taylor, and Harrison streets, plus curb and sidewalk projects and city prison addition.
An auditor ium complaint over balcony placement in the new Topeka Auditorium was referred to the buildings committee with orders to report at Friday night’s meeting. The petition argued balcony overhangs harm sightlines and seating capacity, potentially blocking a planned weeklong musical festival.
Fragmented dispatches describe savage acts during the bombardment of Tianjin. Reports mention Russian troops looting, killing eight elderly Chinese, and scenes of violence amid chaotic retreat. Survivors recount brutalities as allied forces prepare for further operations near Taizhou.
A drowning incident occurred while fishing at Muddie Bass Land Institute near Tela On. The victim, T Fred T Bertland, age not stated, was found submerged in waters associated with the facility. Rescue efforts followed but were unsuccessful.
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