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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
5
A statement to newspapers criticizes railroad traffic managers and annual crop reports as market manipulation aimed at farmers profits. The speaker argues reports misstate corn yields, causing market distortions and fear of a crop shortage, while weather and drought threaten Kansas corn prospects and a claimed 60 million bushel figure circulates.
Fort Hays Kansas Aug On recommendation of the mayor and Port Hays Reservation committees Gov Sranley asked department of interior to appoint Pulrebild president at the Board of Regents state agricultural college. The effort centers on the Port Mays Fernervatints and 7100 acres designated by Congress for winter observance. The statement notes universal satisfaction amid ongoing action on duties to the state.
A chaotic scene unfolds as Towne faces pressure over his decline with Brebtenthal departing for Chicago to attend a Populist national committee gathering. The committee aims to shore up Towne amid chatter of Stevenson’s potential vice presidential renomination while national figures from the Window Trimmers association in North America plot leadership changes.
Readable fragments indicate gold exports planned by Hebdelligeh Jokietelmer Co. and Lima Frere from New York Avenue. Totals for the week reach about 1,790,000 with shipments to Lonmin and Putts. a French steamer Taien is mentioned. Parliament adjourns after appropriation passage.
The state board of charities postpones action on deeds for Parsons asylum, with the secretary of state receiving abstracts. The attorney general questions custodian authority, while Parsons argues the letter prevails. No decision until the next regular meeting, likely in October.
A fragmented notice invites Kansas pioneer settlers of Jackson County who lived there years ago to a reunion. The gathering aims to preserve memories and foster community, with plans for a day in late August and details to follow. Family and descendants are urged to attend if possible.
The Elks Minstrels announces a Thursday evening performance as part of a series of local entertainments. Committee members include St. Weed, Geer, Sherun, Joe Grier, Joba Saugage, and Jeers Pisore, with several others listed to help organize the event.
Miss H. Okabe daughter of Trinee B. Okabe of Tokio drowned at Cedar Point. She was seated on the steamboat deck when overwhelmed by the boat and slipped into the water. She was to be carried to Chicago for attention. An appointment in St Petersburg is noted as permanent at the ministry of the rein act.
Social and personal items record garden party plans, luncheon hosts, birthday party details, and multiple local residents’ visits and travels. It lists names such as Miss Misa Nellie Baker Miss Berenice Ful and others, with events at homes, churches, and hotels, plus travels to Chicago Kansas City and Indiana and forthcoming gatherings around Topeka.
Fragmented lines mention Lenna Marie birth after visit with Mr and Mrs David W Morten and travel to Eureka Springs. References to Mrs Crow, Laura, Sire B O Hagan of Newton, Mrs E George, J D Norton and daughter Sare Jett traveling to Colorado, Pred Talbot, Ed Grey of Kan, Topeka visits, and Mrs A P Shreve at 712 Fillmore.
The Mutual Building and Loan Association of Topeka, led by James King and Mayor Drew, was declared insolvent. Bank Commissioner John W. Breidenthal has taken possession and will file a state report and seek a receiver. The association shows about $50,000 in assets, with bonds and salaries specified for officers.
In St Joseph Missouri on August 7, 1890 James W. Srite writes that at the time of his marriage to Maggie Kemp he was six years old and under the influence of a drug given in coffee. He asks if the license obtained is legal under Kansas law and seeks the court's opinion. He notes Maggie Kemp talked for him and did not deny the assertions.
Jennie Whent was adjudged sane in the probate court after arrest for strange actions. She told police she was sister to Mrs. Gov. Stanley and claimed conspiracies. Earlier she said she went to Denver where plotting men forced her to the county hospital on insanity charges.
July expenses at state institutions show maintenance and salaries across homes and schools. Notable items include Topeka asylum maintenance 4410.29 and salaries 5067.4, Beloit industrial school salaries 460.43, and Hutchinson reformitory costs 7186.27 for new buildings and repairs.
Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo offer an $18.00 round trip fare. Tickets valid on August 7 and September aged 36, geel return aimit oeber at.
North Topera column notes include residents traveling to Alva Oklahoma and Colorado, visits by Maud Myers Gertrude Gallaway Della Gilman and Harriet, moves by Dr and Mrs A A Read, a wedding trip to Silver Lake, a W W G 5 club meeting at Ella Waltons home, Atchison visitors Wolcott family hosting, Hattie McCarthy visiting Van Wert, and a courtly funeral for Mrs Mary Davia Carte with pallbearers listed and Rochester cemetery interment.
A Topeka resident, Henry Page of East Fourth Street, testifies after a five week bout with eripe and kidney trouble. He states Deans Kidney Pills relieved his symptoms and publicly endorses the remedy. The ad notes Dean's Kidney Pills are sold at Rawle and Bibles and urges readers to remember the name.
A court ruling in a Board of Trade fight grants a telegraph injunction restraining disclosure of stock quotations. Judge Henry says public quotations are essential to trade and cannot be converted to private use, risking a monopoly if restricted. Telegraph firms plan to cooperate and ignore parts of the injunction that conflict with the criminal code.
A fragmentary note describes a mind reading premise at a local event. The passage mentions a man seeking work and an attempt to obtain a phone number and range, though details are unclear and partially garbled.
An OCR read yields a fragmented wedding notice with unclear names and dates. It mentions a couple finding happiness and a Seale Roser locale but lacks readable details to confirm participants or timing. The garbled text prevents confident factual extraction.
A morning yacht accident on Hill's vessel in Duluth left two Arumen dead and several injured. The crew included Manuel Gubatin and W. Christian of New York and other aboard were Samuel Hill and Fee Raith. Tickets for return trips aboard the Sante Fe line were offered at 19 dollars, with August 7 at latest October timing.
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