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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1900
Page
8
G A Roberts of Lintges Illinois describes severe stomach pain and weakness before using Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. After two bottles he recovers fully and urges others to use it. The testimonial notes widespread local use and lists several local sellers in Topeka Kansas area.
Mrs Helen M Gouger of Louisiana notes in Banesas City that if McKinley is re elected, the country faces imperialism. She predicts Bryan will win and discusses church influence, civil service, and the German vote, citing local sentiment and travel plans for a Thursday appearance.
A defector from Illinois politics declares support for William McKinley, citing wartime prosperity and U S gains. The letter argues that the country needs continuity and warns against Bryan’s positions. The speaker urges voters to back McKinley as the best path forward.
The death of Judge Beverley, aged 2, is reported from Amsterdam New York. He was a late member of the superior court of the state of Washington and died today at the home of his daughter in this city. Further details are incomplete in the notice.
Fragmentary 19th century typewritten note cites ex-president Henry Bowers of Northwestern Chicago urged Yale faculty to support Bryan. Text references Mr Jievan and Samipetan with unclear roles, mentions Republican platform and shifting party loyalties. The garbled passage notes a political realignment and possible defense of the urban reformers amid contested party lines.
The ancient bell at East Haddam churchyard, tied to colonial and Napoleonic events, was cast in the early 1700s and later hauled to America. It marked marriages and town rites, survived war turmoil, and now rests in the church yard with clear inscriptions noting donors and dates.
John D Flower of Flower & Co died at his daughter’s home in Prouts Neck after a Saturday night paralysis strike. The death was reported from New York with details noting his prominent New York business ties and the family’s involvement in the incident.
A compact notice outlines the booklet materials and participants connected to the Sedna Hascinos competition in Auada Ga. Details emphasize eligibility, event timing, and expected outcomes for local readers.
A brief profile recalls a named donor known for generosity in tough political campaigns. The piece highlights persistent philanthropy, long-term support, and impact on fund drives while noting contemporaries who spoke of the donor’s character and motives.
August 2 New York report details how Huntington financially aided the Republican party. He donated substantial sums to support McKinley and Harrison campaigns, arranging payments through his secretary Mr. Platt and various committee figures. The article recounts multiple episodes of conduit funding, tributes, and informal pledges tied to political influence and office appointments.
Fragmentary report notes Youtsey remains ill in Minnesota and Kentucky during a high profile charge involving Goebel murder. Physicians state he is physically unable to stand trial while awaiting a verdict on complicity.
Severe electrical storms struck North Dakota causing crop and property damage. In Nicholton Cogswell and Towanda many buildings were wrecked and freight cars lifted from tracks by strong winds. Heavy rainfall exceeded two inches, with further impacts reported.
A collage of short items from Topeka and nearby towns notes the city council meeting tonight, visits by Clarence Brown, band concerts, and a variety of social and civic happenings. It mentions street work, arrests, G A R encampment plans, and local travel anecdotes including Topeka commissions, submarined by race and neighborhood quarrels.
A reminiscence tells of a German named Count Bouxhman who rose from a saloon dice game in old California. He allegedly won a fortune by doubling bets, ultimately taking over the establishment and hiring the former owner as lead bartender, with police ease in the era.
The crowd erupts as Charles E. Littiefield, famed orator from Gaxtport to York, addresses a public gathering in Franklin County. He refuses to stay for further grilling, insisting he will not be detained in the chamber as the run rises, drawing sincere applause from supporters and critics alike.
The Versailles correspondent recounts the Watkins family who ran a tavern in Versailles and how Elizabeth Hudson Clay Watkins, mother of Henry Clay, influenced his Kentucky arrival. It notes the tavern as a political hub, the two story stone house at Main and Court, and the Watkins kin’s prominent role, with Lafayette entertained in 1826 and Elizabeth’s bold, spirited character shaping local history.
From the Boston Transcript a visitor recalls Caney and San Juan battle sites as they appeared after July 1. The trench near the Haskell and Dickinson graves has been repaired though fragile. Buried bodies and gear lie scattered as weeds over the old fort and Spanish trenches. A Fifth Infantry company guards the area at Caney while nearby waterworks, a plaza, and ruined block houses show the war’s lingering mark.
An employer chastises Pat for a foolish display last night. Pat defends himself, saying the matter concerns reputation and a request to carry part of a load. The exchange hints at a tense wartime or daily labor scene with implied social pressure.
The document lists Kansas county and district fairs for 1900 with dates, locations, and secretaries. Entries include Franklin Ottawa September 18 21 Coffey Coffeyville August Coffeyville August and many others across counties such as Butler Alva, Chautauqua Cedar Vale, Cowley Eastern Cowley, Douglas Kaw Valley, Greeley Tribune, Jackson Holton, Jefferson Oskaloosa, Jewell Mankato, Keady? Mound City, Marshall Frankfort, Neosho Chanute, Neosho Chanute Park Chanute, Osage Burlington, Riley HM? Hiley, Sedgwick Wichita, Wilson Fredonia, Stafford St John, Harvey Newkirk, and more.
A Philadelphia Press retelling humorously notes Chicago didn’t exist on heaven’s map for a Chicagoan named Brown. After St Peter surveys the map, Brown claims Chicago should be there, but the saint explains the map only includes towns previously drawn from, and Chicago has never appeared before.
Chicago to Chicago round trip for the G A Ri annual reunion. Tickets on sale from the 4th to the 2th inclusive. Depart Chicago at 2s Sept 30th. Trains run daily, arriving in Chicago ahead of any other service. Fare is 14 dollars via the Santa Fe account.
Tickets go on sale August 2 through August 27 for a round trip to Detroit via the Santa Fe account. Details, pricing, and restrictions available from Tng Agent, T. & 5. F. before September 1.
A garbled OCR fragment references a torpid sequence of words and names. No coherent events or identifiable persons emerge. the text appears damaged with mixed letters and stray phrases, lacking a resolvable news item or clear context.
A Cincinnati Enquirer tale recalls Joseph Maybaugh trapping a red fox and carrying it to Rome in his corner. The fox escaped with help from a mate, biting a bowl and forcing a board to rise, showcasing one of the neighborhood's clever fox tricks.
Sleeper and chair car service will operate for Topeka passengers to Chicago on Sunday with standard Pullman and tourist accommodations. Tickets and spaces arranged by T. L. King at the depot. Leave Topeka 3 00 p m for Chicago with travel to Colorado and Utah options.
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