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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1900

Page

8

Conejos Grant Rejected in New Mexico Court

Denver and Cote report that the Conejos land grant petition failed in court. Justice Stuee affirmed the rejection, noting no competent or satisfactory evidence to support the claim. The decision affects the Ber nalllio county and nearby towns, including Bernallio, with a prompt note on fractional tract portions and related grants.

Denver Cote Justine Alma BBC Mamoen Avie Ie Norie Bernalllio New Mesteo Stuee Abe

Bryan’s Ticket Saga In A Strained City Theatre

A scrambled report recounts Bryan facing a ticket issue amid a crowded scene. It notes a check and a “found” item, with references to Mr. Bryan and a sequence of names, dates, and places, all fading into a garbled, tense incident on a public transit or event scene.

Tiryan Mata Tate Benes Vent Salle Bork Gia Mr. Tiryen Mr. Bryan WM. McCom

New Swedish Pastor Rev A Mf I Herentis Arrives at Wat Biren Lutheran

Rev A Mf I Herentis has arrived as the new pastor of the Wat Biren Lutheran Church at Tyler and Fourth. The installation service will be conducted by Rev Gi AL Eira, delivering the sermon. The conference notes Herentis previously served in Kansas and California, bringing eleven years of pastoral work.

A. Mf. I. Herentis Wat Biren Luetheran Tyler Ued Gi AL Eira Ibeed Doewiver Conference of Sme Kansas Ravina Marshall Enuinue Bern Nestor Califor Weine Call Joe

Garrison Holds at Eland's River Barricade

Dispatch from Tort Roberts reports Colonel Hoare's British force at Eland's river still holding out. Sixty seven casualties noted as relief cavalry under General Mamerton moves toward the river, with Lord Roberts stating forces are within about forty miles of Eland's river.

Hoare Eland's River Ian Haumilston London War Office Tort Roberts Hearn Eland's Lord Roberts Mamitton Hland's

A Universal Food Following Natures Footsteps

An ad claims Grape-Nuts with milk suits babies and adults, praising predigested starch conversion to grape sugar during digestion. Endorsed by B. W. Leavitt of Minneapolis, the note extols rapid absorption and suitability for delicate stomachs. Produced at Postum Cereal Co. Ltd, Battle Creek.

W. Leavitt Minneapolis Ming Postum Cereal Co. Ltd Battie Creek

Negro Troops for China Sail for Taku and Philippines

The transport Warren sails at noon with the Ninth colored Cavalry for Taku via Nagasaki, joining regiments in China. Hospital corps detachments and officers accompany to assist sick and wounded, with tents set up at the Presidio to care for troops en route from the Philippines and China.

San Francisco Warren Taku Nagssaki Binila China Hospital Corps Silbe Sete Philippines Sikm Presidio

Census puts Greater New York population over two million

The census office announced the population of Greater New York as 2 050 000. Manhattan borough reached 1 850 083 and the Bronx 200 407. The figures reflect the combined population of Manhattan and the four other boroughs.

Washington Greater New York Manhattan Brome Borowichs Borough of Bronx

Cliff Dwellers Park Plan Amid Land Withdrawal

An order from General Land Commissioner B Hermann withdraws public land west of the Hic Grande river around panels to establish a park project. The plan aims to create hundreds of dwellings and a thousand building sites, currently looted by vandals and renegade hunters.

Glass workers demand wage increase across the United States

In a fragmented report from Pennsylvania and beyond, 16 committees of prescription glass manufacturers and American Flint Glass Workers seek higher wages with a 20 percent raise targeted. About 300 workers in one factory are affected, with hundreds more across the industry. An approximate £500 settlement and 20,400 unaccounted workers are referenced in the broader context of wage negotiations.

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Wisconsin Battleship Under Construction Near San Francisco

A first class battleship is nearing completion at Union Iron Works San Francisco with builders reporting favorable progress on damage repairs and expect readiness for the official speed trial by September if nothing unforeseen occurs.

Washington United States Navy Wisconsin Union Iron Works San Prancisco Slater Able Tiipoli Alabama Navy Department Giro

Street Car Complaints Over Rowdy Local Boys

Police report disturbance at Grifieth Park as colored boys harass street cars in evenings. Conductors blocked for fare evasion, crowds formed, trains hindered. Officers arrested two youths, Frank Highlower and J. J. Lave, to be tried in police court this afternoon.

Grifieth Park Frank High Lower J. J. Lave

Raid on city joint nets arrests at 220 Kansas Avenue

Police raided a basement venue at 220 Kansas Avenue yesterday, arresting Sam Kline and Janes Shesbey. Kline faces a pending district court case while Shesbey asserts the site is a club. Officers recovered beer, whisky, and barroom paraphernalia as the duo await next week’s court actions.

Sam Kline Forch Kansas Avenue Janes Shesbey Spotakra Kline District Court Shensley

City council debates paint plans and annexations continues

At a special meeting three ordinances were passed including annexing about four acres of The Strip and funding sidewalk repairs through a 1899 2000 tax levy. Debate focused on painting materials and varnish for the city building with council split over specifications.

Clay Street Duthanan Street Shupganunza Creek Sixth Avenue Parkdale Owl Lake Street Liberty Leland Locust Lawrench Lime Lake Chandler Brunner Washinton Adame Jefferson Madison Quincy Rankinmeenut Jueckain van Buren Harrison Crane Boch Eiebis Twelfth Seventeenth Huntoon Dunthitt Tylor Polk Taylor Union Western Fillmore Clay Buchanan Libsgls Lane Throop Kita Weat Garfield Walnut Hose Mulvane Arch Morrie Spruce Pine Brooks Greenwood Wootlawn Winter Morse Elliott Bouttinger Walter Newan Mrr Wise Murphy Murpan Banta Fe Missouri Pacific Jag Mountain Viechy Wass Mild Neute

City considers street vacating and building plans

The council discussed vacating a 2 foot wide alley on the east side of Monroe street and extending land to the Kansas River while a city building project advances. A resolution to secure insurance for the new City building and furniture was approved amid debate over costs and locations for city sutures and scales near the Jackson street area.

Fairchild Topelea Sdadinon Street Jefferson Street Rects Walte Charles Monroe Street Crane Street Kansas River Warner Forney Miller Aireets Walks Jackson Street

Campaign fund scheme targets Kansas Democrats

J G Johnson promotes a plan to raise about 310000 for the national committee by creating precinct committeemen in Kansas. Each appointee would sign a form agreeing to contribute immediately one dollar and send one dollar on September 1 and another January 2, with eight dollars per precinct totaling nearly 10000 for the national committee, plus state funds.

J. G Johnson Democratic Party Kansas National Committee Johson Johnson

Iron trade shows cautious optimism amid price and demand shifts

The Iron Trade Review notes improved sentiment across the iron industry. Demand for coal and iron remains mixed as prices stay down, with regional export and domestic inquiries rising and mills planning for continued production into the coming months.

Topeka Y M C A Report Shows Rise in Work Activity

The statistical report for the first seven months of the year by the Topeka Y M C A records a notable increase over the same period last year. Highlights include a rise in number of meetings and engagements, with about 2,000 baths taken in the month and 428 situstions reported, while indebtedness stands at 435 percent.

Topeka Y. M. i al

Watermelon prices and city notes mix in 1904 era

Watermelons sell for two dollars a dozen and peaches fetch about forty cents a peck while city life buzzes with circus talk, a minstrel show at Garfield park, and various local happenings. Mentions include Senator Harris visiting, Obituary cases, school openings, and business movements across Topeka.

Topeka H. Powell Santa Fe Eigil Charles E. Rogers Hully Gee Fourth Street Arions Turners Vinewood Park Cole Girard C.N. Griesner Rock Island Holton Owe Garfield Park Bryan and Breidenthal Walnut Grove Fey Howell Capital Chicago Colored Masons Tom Anderson Commercial Club Old Settlers Jewell City Florence Salvation Army Fourth Jackson Streets East Seventh Street H. Hi Keith Haseen New York Life Insurance Company Sheldon Stanley Frank Prouty Newton Osborne County Seventh and Quincy Streets Republican County Central Committee Old Court House Sam —Hilndman Whitley Emporia Thompson Quincy Street McCormick Reaper Company John H. Rafter Philippines Manila Frank Weatherby Riga

Good Medicine For Children Teething Relief Narration

O P M Holliday of Deming Ind reports his baby suffered June and July from teething bowels and stomach sickness. The child had five to eight bowel movements daily until a bottle of Chamberlin's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was given with water. Within moments the baby settled. Sold by all druggists.

O. P. M. Holliday Deming Ind Chamberlin

Colorado Flyer schedule and counterfeit salve warning

The Colorado Flyer trains from Topeka to Colorado Springs arriving 10 35 and Denver 11 00 next morning are listed alongside a spoof warning about counterfeit DaWitt's Witch Salve. The ad urges taking only DeWitt's Witch Masel Salve, claiming it cures piles and skin diseases and is sold at all druggists.

Great Rock Island Topeka Colorado Springs Denver Ot DaWitt

Chicago and Return by Santa Fe Announcement Prices

Travel offer shows Chicago round trip for 14 dollars via Santa Fe with August ticket sales and late September return. Mentions annual G A reunion and inclusive options. notes trains operate daily fast service with arrivals in Chicago. Also includes unrelated patent medicine claim about a cure for digestion and appetite.

Chicago Santa Fe G. A

Councilmen Arrested Over Bribe in Colorado Rail Franchise

Goldfield Aldermen Thomas Jallan and Erie Smale faced arrest on a warrant stemming from an alleged bribe in the Cripple Creek and Colorado Springs railway franchise dispute. They were released on bonds as the investigation unfolds. Dr. Edson A. Lowe, American Protestant minister, died in Santiago and was mourned in New York.

Goldfield Gaited Colo Thomas Jallan Erie, Smale Edson Lowe New York the Herald Santiago Chile Edson A. Lowe

Battery for China Seventh Artillery Ready for Orient

Battery M of the Seventh Artillery is to sail Friday from Welton barracks to relieve Battery Mt arriving from Cuba to reinforce the arsenal near the print. The unit, under General Lei, proceeds via the Grand Trunk Railway to support summer tourist folders and related descriptive material at 249 Clark corner Jackson Boulevard Chicago. Take the Santa Fe fast train for Chicago.

Artillery Orient Fridey Wantington Pillary Welton Thestral Smomtay Trancisso Vnl Wes Grand Trunk Railway Systems J.urgia City Pasmen Clark Corner Jackson Boulevard Chicago Santa Fe

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