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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1900
Page
4
Fragments from political commentary touch on Taft, Roosevelt, and party divisions amid debates on a single tax and reform debates. Mentions Mr Aguinaldi and Mr Landon alongside civic wards, with notes on bond markets and gold shipments to Paris. Dividend details from a glucose trust are outlined, projecting substantial yearly payouts to shareholders.
A compilation shows year ending July 1, 1500 with disbursements up by 11,245,394. Bonds drawing interest expanded by 2204,567,426 while stocks increased by 150,002,021. The table from the New York Stockholder highlights vast capital invested, with bonds and funds yielding returns and higher debt reduction, though smaller than overall wealth expansion.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss gold exports from the United States to Europe and Asia. The text argues exports function as a loan, describing periods of gold outflow as a sign of financial strength and prosperity. No coherent narrative or dates are discernible.
A collage of economic notes discusses gold imports and US London credit, noting rising British loan subscriptions and American investment abroad. The page then shifts to social witticisms and pointed paragraphs about manners, marriage, and domestic life, with playful quips on neighbors, conduct, and everyday happenings in Atchison.
Fragmentary OCR depicts casual dialogue about baseball figures, neighbors, and a person named Brown. Mentions a room plant, an architect, and a museum job. Lacks coherent events or verifiable facts to form a solid news item.
Extradition denial arises as Judge Wallace’s habeas corpus action hints at misapprehension of the case. The clerk’s notice calls Henry T. Beruette and William A. Heukel to appear before the federal court on a scheduled date to explain why the writ should not be continued.
Web Davis heads east to speak in West Virginia with stops in Wheeling Parkersburg and Charleston and planned talks in Topeka and August 22 in Missouri. Gubernatorial figures and party leaders met in St Louis to discuss campaign strategy while Willi Blots, View chairman, met Chalbooua Jones for an hour. W A Deford, chief of the bureau of organization, believes Ohio will cast its vote for Bryan and Stevenson.
In New York a baffling poison letter and a floral attack linked to Lucrezia Borgia names surface amid a Paris to New York cable dispatch. Yu Keng was arrested as a mentally deranged suspect, while a secretary slowly recovers from the odor of tainted flowers and a claim of Polish princess vengeance surrounds the case.
Osage county private individuals post 20 reward for Charles Beckley while county commissioners add 150 and another 100 from an officer, totaling 550 for arrest and conviction of the smooth crook.
Kansas City Kansas issues show a $69 000 installment registered in the state Auditor's office bearing 1 percent interest. The series totals about $100 000 with Dowds sold to eastern purchasers as part of internal improvements funded by the bond issue.
Weather dispatch from London reports a hot wave sweeping across England with temperatures near 80 degrees in many areas and London experiencing intense heat on August 1. Officials advise caution as heat persists into the next day.
A traveler recalls Indiana tourists on a Santa Fe journey to Oklahoma and whimsical talk of land claims. The piece blends a Nebraska or Oklahoma land hustle with a tale of the El Dorado horse race and a rambling visiting talk on rheumatism cures, including Hoosier humor and frontier perceptions.
Mr T E Prout of Argentine will assume charge of the Tail road M C A work in Topeka on August 14, succeeding Igh Coldwell. Prout has prior M C A experience in Argentina and South Troy, with a record of debt-free building and energetic church work. Colwell will take charge of the Texarkana M C A railroad work starting September first, reporting to the international society with full control and expenses paid for conventions.
The forty sixth annual International Typographical Union meeting began at the Masonic temple with S0C delegates in attendance. President Donnelly urges abolishing annual conventions and electing officers by specially called conventions rather than by referendum, arguing funds should defend wage scales and oppose unfair encroachments. He also favors amending the constitution by Reaves instead of referendum votes.
Sheriff W L Tubbe plans to move Wil Stevens from Milin county jail to the state penitentiary tomorrow. Stevens will be rearrested upon discharge to face forgery charges in Iowa, after Governor Stanley approved the requisition. Stevens is described as an experienced forger with prior Nebraska and Sedewick county records.
A notice posted on the door of the Bank of Kingfisher states the bank is in the hands of the territorial bank commissioner. Reported liabilities are 301,000 with assets of 51,000. The bank is chiefly owned by J. C. Voct and partners, with a capital of 20,000. Posts were received through Saturday night. The county treasurer has 11,000 on deposit.
In St Louis on August 38 the office of Merchants Wire and Nail Co. changed hands after Clement M. Biddle of Philadelphia, its president, transferred control to Van Camp Hardware and Iron Co. of Indianapolis and Bindley Hardware Co. of Pittsburgh, forming a trust arrangement.
The Rock Island offices note heavy rain from Omaha west to Fairbury and south to Holton, with a very light shower between Holton and Topeka. Saturday night saw light showers along the Rock Island Denver line, no widespread rainfall reported. Tea Party event advertised at McCoy's in Topeka offering $35. Augustus Pree mentioned. A slogan promotes Burdock Blood Bitters as a remedy for lazy liver.
A fragmented list details Kansas county fairs in 1900 with officials and secretaries for each county. It mentions Allen, Brown, Chautauqua, Cedar Vale, Clay Center, Cowley, Douglas, Finney, Franklin, Growley, Jackson, Jefferson, Neosho, Osage, Pottawatomie, and other counties, naming secretaries and fair dates in September and August.
Report from Russell notes Otis Te Atherton and the governor traveled through western Kansas. At Sharon Spring and Govity area stops drew large voter turnout estimates. Observers say the governor’s campaign address drew public interest, with attendees engaged in the tour’s events.
A special Commercial Club meeting assigned a nine member committee to arrange the reception for William Jennings Bryan on August 24. The group, led by President Holman, will coordinate with state and Democratic committees and handle accommodations for out of town visitors. Also noted are plans for Bryan’s speech and other events involving local political figures on August 2 and related attractions drawing large crowds.
Local items report street work in Potwin with Kite street paving noted and city sidewalk tax list turned over. J Lambert US attorney returned from Colorado. Geo W Moffit buys Bartholomew Co safe in Topeka. Democratic and Populist county conventions set for September 1 in Topeka. Police seize a keg of beer found on 303 Kansas Avenue.
East manufacturers marshal carloads of reachinery and automated exhibits for the Topeka Good Roads congress from September 25 to 28. Sterling Morton regrets unable to attend due to prior arrangements but supports rural road improvements. Local counties consider land grants and grading to support the event and profit prospects.
Major Russell's plea for higher pay was rejected. the adjudication awards $672 as the total amount involved. The case hinges on disputed compensation claims and confirms the adverse decision against Harrison.
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