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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places such as Cather Mora ang Jove, Areian duyn Cokes, Moeha and Jaya Com. No clear event or outcome is discernible.
Disjointed text describes Mr. Cox resuming leadership while Leet takes a break. Mentions weather patterns, tropical climate notes, and scattered place names including Kansas and Manhattan. Fragments hint at a forecast or travel update with unclear dates and figures.
Fragmented notes recount Democratic plans in Massachusetts with vague references to meetings, promising a renewal of the current ticket. Mentions Towton and Aust7 and a gathering in the near term as party leaders consider next steps.
The Wallace Show arrives with a full parade and juvenile menagerie in Topeka. Wagons, elephants, zebras, and Camels lead the procession as crowds gather around the fair grounds. The program promises acrobats, bands, living pictures, and a strong animal display.
London notes that the United States cruiser Baltimore under Rear Admiral Julia C. Watson departed Graveland today for Belfesu while returning from Manila.
A jumble of names and happenings from North Topeka includes Keimball Printing Co employees, premium stamps offered by Dibble Grocery Co, and visits by locals to family and friends in nearby counties. Mentions of moving, travel plans to Chicago and Denver, and commercial sales at Castley & Post accompany reminders to explore remnants and premium stamp exchanges.
The Lake Shore Flyer bound from New York to Chicago wrecked on a long bridge over Sandusky Bay at 1 o clock. No deaths or serious injuries reported. Two cars left the track, including an express car and a smoker. passengers were restrained by window glass, with no one hurt.
Hinkey, famed Yale captain of 1884 and 1890s, says he will not coach Yale this autumn due to important business interests. He confirms Walter Camp and MirBride would not be joining him in New Haven, citing his focus on personal projects. The piece also reports a Gorham County wedding custom, the brautbedter, from Buckley Illinois with family invitation rites and gift exchanges.
Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trip fare set at 19 dollars with August return dates listed through October. Tickets available for Wynder 4 and 18, with final return in October.
A discussion in Topeka weighs keeping the fire alarm bell at the city hall and auditorium versus removing it during meetings. Proponents argue bells aid rapid alerts and coordination for firefighters and police, while opponents fear audience panic and propose alternative locations or delaying the bell during gatherings. The article notes large cities still rely on bells for alarm signals and cites Topeka’s aim to balance public safety with public comfort.
Governor Roosevelt, returning from Oyster Bay, met with Chairman Hanna and Senator Scott to discuss a significantly altered itinerary. He warned that the schedule would be materially changed from the first published outline, noting telegrams and possible disappointments for many people. Changes likely within a few days.
Chicago August 11 Charles A Mietenz a wallpaper and paint dealer near Larrabee Street reportedly killed himself on the prairies between Foster and Southport to provide his wife and four sons with a $2,000 life policy payout from two German lodges. Police found his body as Mrs Mietenz and children, under 10, faced hardship. A letter from Mietenz hinted at providing money for his heirs and his business debts.
A battered OCR read outlines a drop in paving costs as initial contracts begin and bidders adjust. It mentions firms and lanes, with vague references to staged price declines and new tenders opening, but specifics are unclear due to the garbled text.
Frank G Carpenter reports on an audience with the Empress Dowager in Pekin, describing her age appearance and attire. He notes her gracious reception of foreigners and the ceremonial banquet with mixed Chinese and foreign dishes, gifts of rings dresses and combs, and her formal yet cordial manners. The article closes with travel details from Topeka to Chicago via Santa Fe Short Line.
The Herald New York notes a first demand for funds to move the cotton crop, with $14,000 in silver dollars shipped to Texas and Georgia. A separate $260,000 in currency was sent to New Orleans, signaling the start of a southward movement. Wall Street tracks the money market as heavy gold exports, totaling over $17 million recently, weigh on banks, though offset partly by checks from Alaskan gold and pension disbursements, suggesting a likely cash decline.
Ex State Senator Leonard B Poricium tours Colon and Panama and denounces vast waste of French canal era machinery. He cites rusting locomotives cranes and ships along the route from Colon to Panama City, noting millions sunk in unused plant and contracts that made fortunes for contractors as the project collapsed.
A fragmentary tale follows a man seeking restraint in social and romantic temptations. He weighs moral duty against desire, debating how to respond to an unexpected chance for romance, while a partner contemplates whether to say yes or no in a tense exchange. He ends by noting travel plans to Chicago via the Santa Fe line.
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