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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1900

Page

13

Through Train to Portland and Puget Sound

Burlington Route announces new daily through train to Portland and Puget Sound via Nebraska Kansas City and the Northwest. Through coaches chair cars sleeping and dining car service promise comfort and speed to Omaha St Paul Minneapolis and Seattle with connections from the Missouri River region.

Portland Puget Sound Burlington-Northern Packies Grand Island Nuethwest Nebriaka Hla Hills Wyoming Stonetana Iike Staupers Kansas City St. Joseph Nibrewas Denver Colorado Tait Pacific Oes Montana Washington Lin- Feinant Billings Hastings Nebraska Lik Kauwit Chicago St. Louis Omaha Paul Minneapolis Wakeley Geén Howard Elliott Gensmonger Joseph

Ingalls' Funeral Train To Topeka Depart tomorrow

Special train schedule from Santa Fe for the funeral procession. A round trip fare offers a low rate. departure from Topeka at 10 30 a m and return from Atchison around two p m. The service invites attendees and notes trains and timings.

The Santa Fe Joby Topeka Devine

Anderson County Republicans Clash Over Senate Nominee

A Linn and Anderson county senatorial convention dispute erupted over nominating J. S. Crum or Burton. Anderson leaders resisted Linn control, urging a county candidate or fair selection, while Burton forces pressed for their choice despite Anderson opposition. The row highlights party tensions and the push to prevent a “wagon” over Anderson voters.

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Gomer Davies New Role in A Political Novelty

Gomer Davies, editor of the Concordia Bunsen, once a Populist paper, joins the Democracy. An editorial claims political mix ups and urges readers to recognize shifting loyalties, noting tensions around bigotry, double standards, and the various parties including The People’s Party The Silver Republican Party The Democratic Party and a coalition seeking unity.

Gomer Davies Gomer Thavies Concordia Bunsen Imuthur People’s Party Silver Republican Party Democratic Party

Fragmented speech outlines Democrat aims and party shifts

The passage presents a stream of political slogans and quotes contrasting Democrat and Republican positions. It notes moves toward direct voting, tax reform, and anti imperialism, highlighting shifts as Republicans may back Democrat and Populist labels in a forthcoming county convention.

I. Ishrsam Businesa Namie Fers

Populists in Osborne Speakers Address 1000 Attendees

A large Populist rally drew about 1,000 people in Bethany township near Osborne as John W. Breidenthal Webb McNall and John E. Dykes spoke as congressional nominees. The event highlighted the party’s campaign in the district with speeches touching on county concerns.

Osborne Breidenthal McNeil and Ospornie Kaw Journaya ‘Pie Deborne County Bethany Township John W. Breidenthal Webb McNall John EB. Tykes Congress Speer

What Not to Say About Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad

An excerpt from an old allergy to advertising humor cautions what not to say when promoting Hood's Sarsaparilla. It mocks phrases about appetite fatigue pimples and poor health as incorrect claims and promotes the tonic as curing these issues.

Hood

Weekly Bank Statement Shows Mixed Changes in New York

The August 18 report lists surpluses and deposits shifting in New York banks. Surplus reserve fell 58S,YOO improved by 6 357 400 in specie dropped 38 106 900 while lenders declined 234 000 and deposits rose 3 19 00. Technicsthon rose 672 20 with banks holding 20 507 060 in excess requirements under the 25 percent rule.

New York Yoo

Archbishop Corrigan Arrives in New York on American One

Clergy leaders Archbishop Corrigan and Bishop McDonnell of Brooklyn arrive in New York aboard the steamer St Louis from Southampton amid a group of Senagers visitors. The voyage brings notable church figures to the city via the American One.

Archbishop Corrigan New York Ave American One St. Louis Southampton Bishop McDonnell Brooklyn

Officers installed of Phonest Coun cil No 1 American Labor Union

Friday evening the following officers of Phonest Council No 1 American Labor Union were installed Master of council Fr. P. Pay president W. E. Tawan vice president Van Smith secretary Garrard financial secretary W.2 Whitekind chaplain W. Hi. Fisher treasurer J.P Purnk-Worth sergeant-at-arms M. A. Hammond

A. LU Council No. 1 American Labor Union Eottpell Fr. P. Pay W. E. Tawan van Smith Garrard Yunei Whitekind W. Hi. Fisher J.P Purnk- Worth M. A. Hammond

Pekin Occupation Confirmed by Allied Entry

A dispatch from Consul General Goodnawat in Shanghai confirms allied forces entered Pekin and the safety of legation members, reinforcing prior reports. The State department received the message on August 18.

Pekin Washington Goodnawat Shanghai State Department

Topeka Wall lace shows draw crowds at tent performances

Thousands attended a Wallace show in Topeka with large daytime and especially booming night crowds. A ticket wagon charged 25 to 33 cents with extra ten cents at times, while fans bought many tickets to the concert and cake walk amid lively, noisy street scenes and urged haste for tokens.

Wallace Topeka

Working Both Ways in Court Separations and Unions

Probate court issued a marriage license for Treeo Grant and Libbie Daw con, both 29 and 17 from Willard. District court received application to separate Hattle Coffee from Mike Coffee, citing alleged excessive thirst by the husband.

Hazen Dolman Treeo Grant Willard Libbie Dawcon Hattle Mike

Weather Outlook and High Temperatures in Kansas

The forecast says generally fair and continued warm weather for Kansas through tonight and Sunday. Most stations report highs above 100 degrees, with Topeka reaching 58 on Friday. By 11 this morning the day’s high was 87 and the low 73 as temperatures remain elevated.

Kansas Cox Topeka

Hot Winds Dry Corn Sweep Kansas

Hot winds from the south and southeast scorch Kansas fields. Corn leaves curl under heat as reports from railroad offices indicate high temperatures across the state and a warning that only heavy rains may relieve the drought.

Kansas

Topeka Circus Ticket Deal Sparks Mixed Reactions

Patrons paid two cents at a rear wagon for the reduced rate, while front entrance tickets were two cents higher. Review praises the Wallace show for strong acrobats, trained animals, a bicycle-riding elephant, and new acts, noting some feelings of being "worked" by the price gap.

Topeka Thoastal Circus Wallace Norton Acrobates Par Stirk Uiman

Miss Nellis in Paris at Exposition Concert

Topeka editor reports D C Nellis received a Paris teletype about his daughter Miss Celeste Nellis performing at the Paris Exposition. She studied two years in Berlin and spent the year in Paris, planning to return to Topeka with her mother and sister in September after notable success. Colors guaranteed. New Orleans note on Tampa quarantine.

Topeka Giri D. C. Nellis Paris Misa Celeste Neils Mr. Nellis Weschosen Neliis Berlin Topeka Mise Nellis

Deaths and Funerals Mrs Barnes Dies of Cancer

Mrs Samuel Barnes died this morning at about Western Avenue from cancer. Funeral services will be held at 6 o'clock Monday at the family residence, conducted by Rev J T McFarland, with burial in Topeka cemetery. Barnes had suffered long from cancer, with little pain until five or six months ago. she once stayed at Hot Springs Ark seeking relief.

Samuel Barnes Western Avenue J.T. McFarland Burdal Topeka Abs. Barnes Hot Springs Ark

Three Fast Trains to Chicago via Santa Fe Route

Three fast trains offer modern comfortable equipment on a Santa Fe route. Quicker time than any other line or combination. Trains leave at convenient hours, reaching Chicago the same day or early next morning. Tickets folders reservations or by applying to T I King Agent T reka depot.

Chicago Santa Fe

Great Rock Island Route Chicago Return Ticket Offer

Advertisement for Chicago and return travel at 14.00 with Great Rock Island Route. Tickets on sale Aug 24 to Aug 31. Final return limit Sept. 0. Memphis route trains from Kansas City daily at 6:30 pm to Birmingham, Chattanooga, Atlanta, New Orleans, Jacksonville with through service and sleeping cars. Also mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for digestive issues.

Great Rock Island A. M.puller Memphis Southeastern United Kansas City Hirmingham Chatunooga Atlanta New Orleans Jacksonville Fla Birmingham Olathe Pavia Pleasanton Fort Scott Samar Springfield India America Land of Plenty

Farmers' Congress Tickets Offered Via Santa Fe Route

Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa Fe Route tickets on sale August 19 and 20 good one September 20 round trip only.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo

Rock Island Route Round Trip Fare Displayed

Round trip price set at 19 dollars. Tickets go on sale August 1 and September 4 with final return issue October 31.

Special Train to Honor G. A. R. Members

Special sleepers and chair cars for G. A. R. members and friends will depart Topeka via Santa Fe on Sunday, August 26. Agent T. L. King, Topeka.

Topeka Santa Fe T. L King

Round Trip Tickets to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo

Round trip fare to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo set at $19.00 with Tickete on sale August 21 September 4 and 23. Final return limit October.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo

Great Rock Island Route schedule to Colorado Springs via Topeka

Announcement for the Great Rock Island Route train leaving Topeka at 8 19 p m arriving Colorado Springs 7 33 p m and Denver at midnight. Ad on page 6 offers coal at 15 cents per ton with colors guaranteed by Topeka Laundry Co.

Topeka Laundry Co Topeka Colorado Springs Denver

Major Anderson Back From Frankfort Visit

Major Anderson returns from a Frankfort Marshall County old soldiers reunion praising the town as prosperous. He notes more than an acre of biggies near a livery barn and suggests farmers enjoy prosperity as wagons yield to carriages. On trip home he attended the Jackson County old settlers picnic at Helton, revisiting friends after two to three decades.

Frankfort Marshall County Major Anderson Anderson Jackson County Old Settlers Helton

Wheat Market Slump and Mixed Cattle at Chicago Trading

Chicago market notes a dull wheat session with weak Liverpool prices and a late recovery. Cattle receipts steady with good to prime steers quoted near 54 to 60 dollars, hogs lower, and sheep steady. Kansas City shows weak to lower cattle and mixed hog values. Cotton and grain letters report softer tone, with heavy overseas selling and modest domestic demand, and an eye on Northwest crop damage.

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Market notes hidebound by politics and price shifts

The report surveys commodity and stock movements with pork prices and wheat trends showing minor gains while uptown gossip notes business activity and bank clearances. It references McKinley’s re election outlook and market sentiment amid cautious Wall Street trading.

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Wheat and Corn Prices Slide Amid Weak Markets

Wheat and corn prices show weakness across futures and cash markets with Chicago and New York activity noted. Prices for oats and other grains fluctuate as buyers seek value, while overall market tone remains soft and cautious.

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