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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1900
Page
5
Readable from an old newspaper page showing itemized grocery prices. Items include Parlor Broom 95, Gold Dust 90, Rolled Oats 25, Postum 25, Jumbo Pickles per gallon 1.00, Potatoes per bushel 1.00, Sappho 25, Bird Seed 9, Jug Bluing 5, Clothes Pins per dozen 63, Large Clothes Basket wl) Wash Boards 25, Ice Cream Freezer 5.0.
Phillipsburg Aug 15 The Republicans of Phillips County held a convention at Philipsburg and nominated Evan H Merrewr for representative W A Barren for clerk of the probate Iristructice John Thomas for sheriff Heank Strain for commissioner Fred Vouk for prosecuting attorney Carle of Philips County nominated the candidate for representative but stated he was not committed to any faction The meeting backed W A Reeder for clerk and endorsed Erune Peterson for collector The convention noted no opposition and affirmed party stance on U S senatorship and state policy.
The Populists and Democrats of Linn county merged on a full fusion ticket. Nominees include J A Manley Democrat for representative of Mound City, W Clap Populist for probate judge, Albert Heiser Populist for district court clerk of Paris township, M West Populist for superintendent of public instruction, HL Trinket Populist for county attorney, and HP Farrelly Union nominee for attorney general. Cyclone Davis spoke in the court house park while the convention met.
The Republican convention for the Washington Cloud and Republic counties district reassembled at Canardia after a first ballot deadlock of 2,000 pallota. P Ronex of Washington and J F Close of Republic led the fight, Loyous supporting Ronex and Slirsess the incumbent judge. Washington and Republic each claim the seat, arguing district history favors their counties as Cloud, Washington, and Republic seek to fill the bench after years without a judge.
A New York dispatch to the Tribune reports an urgent military shipment from Norfolk yards. Seven carloads of artillery ammunition are to be rushed westward to the front, with officials deeming the move essential for freight trains.
A report notes a United States expedition returning on the sixth from a Midway Island voyage to assess the feasibility of locating a Bevepmanerd Eniippti cable station near the Indian Ocean. Lieutenant Chemamasder Charles Pond.wia led the search, favoring a Sand Tal site near Iwo and the large western strip used by a stray bullet incident in Kansas City.
A column of local social life describes porch parties at the Bates home with handmade decorations and feather fern centerpieces, plus a Salmagundi party hosted by Miss Kahr with prize games and guests from Kansas and Missouri. Numerous announcements list visitors, travels, engagements, and upcoming weddings among Topeka families and friends.
Paris dispatch reports the long distance balloon race from Vincennes failed as winds over the ocean prevented a finish. Comte de la Vaulx in Horizon led the prize prospects with a descent at Guerande, while Faure in Aero Club landed near Mancts and Castillon de St. Victor in Centaur landed near Lorient.
A Herald dispatch from Tianjin dated August 6 describes heavy allied attack on Chinese forces near Felt AIau with Japanese leading and nine captured guns. About four thousand Japanese troops fought, pushing to the river while British Americans arrived later. Chinese retreat reported as lines stretch twelve flags and six thousand strong. Desolate villages and dry routes mark the advance and a stand is expected at an inland strongpoint.
Aug 16 Gotham New York Louie Windmutter active member of the citizens committee for perpetuating the Dewey arch in Madison Square. Despite waning public interest the group will continue efforts to replace the pressist figure with a stone monument. Windmutter, chairman of the sub-committee on entertainment, recently returned from a trip.
The Verones and Falk Stock Company will open the Crawford theater season Monday in Topeka. Manager Hopkins of Chicago organized the company to open the Grand Opera House in St. Louis, but a rival secured control and enabled this appearance. The cast features Tone Lowe Paradina, Miss Filian Mortimer, and Lund the child act teen star. Renovations at Crawford complete Saturday. doors open Monday with electric lights and low admission prices.
Berkeley, Aug 15. UC graduates named among the first teachers to Philippine schooling tasks. Miles Anna J. Neale of San Diego, Ernest Warner Oliver of Los Angeles, and Maxwell McColough of Irvington, all Class of Tug graduates, were appointed by Jed W. Atkinson and overseen by William H. Taft.
London dispatch reports Chinese minister Sir Chih Ctien Lo Feng Luh remains optimistic about Beijing ministers safety and denies bombardment claims. Sir Claude MacDonald’s cipher dispatch warns of potential mass casualties without swift relief, while mixed reports about Pekin arrange ments and foreign troop movements raise anxious but hopeful tones as allied relief push nears.
A cryptic London to New York dispatch reports violent clashes and onslaughts as allied forces engage in China while domestic powers are preoccupied. The fragment references Christians targeted by a figure described as a “slY old sultan” amid war news and periodic attacks, with garbled OCR text obscuring specifics.
Advertises a multi-day room sale with reduced prices on summer dress goods, fabrics, laces, silks, and accessories. Promises significant savings on shoes, men’s and children's footwear, and a wide range of fabrics. Highlights include make-room pricing and limited time discounts lasting ten days starting Wednesday morning.
A murky report from Van describes a British vice consul defying authorities to investigate Ottoman involvement. The scene includes a confrontation near Ik, with gunfire and a suspected sky of political unrest. The British ambassador in Rome lodged a strong protest directed at Porte, drawing scant local attention.
The Daily Journal of Hannibal Missouri praises Wallace’s Circus after its performance there. The report notes a grand parade and a full, satisfying show with strong entertainment value and promises fulfilled. The piece urges readers to attend Wallace’s Circus in Topeka next.
An elderly man Francisco Paccini who fought in Talin under Kling Humbert wounded. he disrupted a gathering of an Italian group in New York. The meeting drew anarchist sentiment and police reports described the crowd, tensions, and chaotic scene with sharp confrontations and arrests.
Travel agency offers Chicago to Denver Salt Lake City and Ogden round trips from June to September at greatly reduced tourist rates. Tickets available with final return limits and reservations through the agency.
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