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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1900
Page
5
House on fire interrupts care as doctors treat a patient. Firefighters extinguish flames and save a young woman amid a street scene and crowd. Confusion follows as responders manage a runaway moment and evacuations. A later report details Myrtle Johnson and a nearby incident on Myrtle Johnson’s street with police and bystanders.
A fragment describes an ill woman unable to move from bed and an older brother supporting her and two younger children. Neighbors and church women are mentioned as failing to assist, with a brief reference to a Christian hope or activity. The text lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
Chicago endures a blistering heat spell with five days above 90 degrees as officials warn of dangerous conditions. Prostrations rise in tenements, streets glow with heat, and downtown business slows while parks offer scarce relief. A new high likely today as residents seek shade, water, and safety from the record heat.
Sam Jones an elderly Black man was taken in custody today after a belief in hoodoo practices led to a trance. Mir Johnson, a Black woman, accused him of sorcery and sought remedy through Jones. He prepared a remedy, drank it, and is now in critical condition.
London dispatch reports public interest in the South African war waning while party action concentrates on debates. Chamberlain faces opposition over communications with the Transvaal government. Elections loom with war conduct as a central issue. Reinforcement drafts and embarks next week hint at continued mobilization.
Fragmentary OCR shows a court scene mentioning Justice of the Peace Peter Jute, examination orders, and a suspect involved with a San Salvador context. The text is garbled but indicates a magistrate ordered examination and questions about possession or property, with hints of a gambling or roulette reference and a San Salvador location.
In Southern California a dispute among grape growers and buyers centers on purchasing, pruning, and pricing. The industry faces tensions as buyers seek to control supply and market terms for varieties including Muscat and Slack, amid a broader wartime shift in at least one key region.
The Farmers Congress to meet in Chicago this August will focus on stabilizing farming in manufacturing, merchant marine power, and related topics. Highlighted figures include the German attaché and a U S steamer news item notes the government chartering the steamship Arey to carry mail and cargo from Portland to China and Marine.
Twenty guests gathered for a morning charm ing breakfast hosted by Mrs A H Thompson in Topeka. Miss Emily Gee and Mr Frank Strawn wed at Pirat Methodist with Dr TT McFarland officiating as Jake Fula played. Relatives attended, and a separate wedding for Grace Greenwood Black and Clarence Franklin Holland occurred at 8:30 with Mendelssohn music and palms. The brides wore white silk and Paris muslin gowns, guests later toasted the couples at homes before Holland and bride planned to move to Los Angeles. Notes note various relatives traveling and visits of local residents.
We list residents and visitors from Connorsville Indiana to Kansas City and Joplin Missouri. Miss Kate Ryan and Airs James Wick travel in state and near. Mrs J Heller, Mr Heller and son Joseph visit Joplin for a month. Mr and Mrs Pred Bonebrake head to Petoskey for a month. Lawn party at 201 Topeka avenue hosts about forty with lanterns hammocks and supper. Edith Wagner and Carl Hobson wed at Eskridge August 4. They plan to reside at the European Hotel after August 14.
New York merchants and forwarders protest the war revenue stamp requirement for receipts on parcels. J Armstrong of New York Dry Goods Packing Co says the ruling unfairly taxes goods already taxed and targets packing houses while others avoid the rule. He warns back payments could bankrupt many packing concerns and urges uniform enforcement.
Old Dan Rogers a colored man faces disturbing the peace charges after a months old arrest for running a joint at 114 Jefferson Street. In police court he claimed the gathering was a small party with friends and denied selling beer or keeping drunken men around. The judge gave him a chance to explain later that evening.
C G Mathewson of 1912 Morris Avenue has patented an improved refrigerator using melted ice water for cooling the box, claiming lower temperatures and longer life. He seeks a Topeka plant, possibly the old coffin factory on East Sixth Avenue, to manufacture about 2,000 units this winter and 5,000 next summer, employing about twenty men. Burdock Blood Hitters advertisement appears at end.
The Boston crowd gathered at Faneuil Hall for an anti McKinley mass meeting. George S Boutwell led a rain soaked address assailing Senator Hoar for supporting McKinley and imperial policy. Boutwell argued the Republican stance, Bryan and Bryan’s policies, and questioned McKinley’s constitutional restraint and the Democratic position.
The Philadelphia Republican convention approved the current imperial policy and pledged to continue it. Senator Hoar and others defend the policy as aligned with public endorsement and aimed at expanding American influence to Cuba, Puerto Rico, and the Philippines. Debate centers on sustaining or altering the party line as it relates to foreign affairs and self-government.
Three steamers from Cape Nome arrive with gold and large numbers of passengers. The Oregon reports the largest Nome gold consignment since discovery, while the San Pedro and Charles D Lane also dock with parties and bullion. Smallpox vanishes, pneumonias persist, and rains aid creek work with rich bench claims located on Anvil and Dexter creeks. At least 100 shafts reach bedrock, pans yield 4 to 5 dollars with spikes to 1100 in a day. A heavy Anvil Creek operator leads a Nortell Sound prospecting party claiming knowledge of a rich district but withholding details. Meanwhile relief efforts aid Eskimo survivors. a reservation plan is proposed. Railroad project discussed behind Nome between Golovin Bay and Port Clarence with surveys planned this year and construction hoped for next year.
An advertisement extols Pullman Ordinary Sleeping Cars as the most comfortable way to move large parties across the Union Pacific routes from Kansas to California and Oregon. Uniformed porters, mid-terr o pattern cars, and amenities promise convenience, with agents FP A Lewis and J C Fulton handling times and details. Also advertised are DeWitt Witch Hazel Salve and a note about tours to Ontario and New England resorts via Grand Trunk routes with illustrated guides available from J H Burgis.
An OCR damaged snippet promotes King’s New 1 Tea claimed to ease a throbbing headache. It mentions relief for nerves and blood flow and hints at medical certificates or endorsements but remains garbled and unclear.
Card thanks to friends and neighbors for ministering by their presence and acts to comfort our beloved husband and father and to extend sincere thanks from MHS WP Brooks MEB Minnie Rain meb MHS WM H Haoche Frank Brooks 9 te08 7 Van Buren Bt In India the land of famine thousands obtain feed and die because food they eat Bests what you eat fend radically cares ail At all druggists.
An old patent medicine pitch warns that without the remedy serious nerve and health breakdowns follow. It touts a panacea for vitality, warns of intoxicants, and promotes Golden Medical and Pellets as fast fixes for weakness and cravings.
Real estate transfer notes describe various property moves along streets and avenues with names and partial addresses. The readable items mention transfers involving Crawford, Parkdale Street, and other locations, but many lines are garbled leaving uncertainty about parties and exact terms.
Fragmented OCR shows tickets on sale for Santa Fe route with August and September dates, return trips and politics mentions. Mentions Denver Puebla Colorado Springs Roeturn and M issa'yan, concert by Marshall's band, and a Bennett Boot store.
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