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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
4
A chaotic OCR of a Topeka State Journal column discusses U S politics with references to Bryan, Hung Chang, and various international topics. It includes remarks on New York population, census work, and imperial moves in China, plus social commentary on gender roles and domestic advice. The piece weaves speculative foreign policy with domestic anecdotes and quips about elections, reform, and patriotism.
The essay traces the rise of the shirt waist and loosening dress codes. It notes the gradual discard of coats and vests, praising comfort and practicality, with the shirt waist as a defining step in men’s attire. It predicts further shifts toward casual clothing and personal ease, while observing social attention to head coverings.
A note from the Aichi Globe reports several heat prostrations among heat sufferers described by a church member as overheated. The piece hints at wider concerns over climate and public health in the community.
A jumble of pointed paragraphs from the Chicago News offers quips on marriage love and social mores. It riffs on engagement breaking, male vanity, women's expectations, and playful exchanges between lovers and teachers with light irony and rustic humor.
The report notes a peaceful shift of power in the United States of Colombia as Faure Couptaa and the new government prepare to assume control. Officials cite calm events, with the father and aging leaders stepping aside, while court health and security measures support the transition across the capital and departments.
Unclear OCR fragment reports the death of the uncle of Irs Hammond, mentions a carriage game and a Missieripgt sighting, with other garbled names and locations. Readable facts are minimal.
In Leavenworth Kansas a legend of buried gold arises near Cherokee and Gravers as fortune tellers Frankie Adams and John Skelton claim a Mexican named Jesus Fernando hid riches on a landowner’s property. Two holes, 25 feet and 6 feet deep, yielded no treasure despite weeks of digging and promises of millions. Local residents doubt the tale while Skelton promises renewed work and future revelations.
Mrs Maud Grady a bride of a month shot herself in her boarding house at Fourth and Main Ottawa Ae 22. Husband Howard Grady was with her and prostrated. The couple fell in each other’s arms after the pistol shot. Authorities consider it a death by own action.
Aug 1 29 a cuck terday afternoon the M J and Wilk Vincept team on the old ground caved in. Several men worked to remove machinery from the lot as the cave in widened. A large section of the site collapsed and a number of workers remained on the scene through noon yesterday.
Atchison August 22 the will of the late Senator Ingalls was filed for probate. he named a sole executor and directed property bequeathed to his estate. The document outlines asset distribution and appoints a trusted associate to oversee the estate proceedings.
A standing reward for capture was divided between two men, Mr. Sutton and Mr. Mansey, with the total sum of 5900 distributed between them.
Samuel F. Melly was arrested on a kidnapping charge after a Stafford County woman and her child were brought to Chief County by officers led by Under Sheriff Daw. The woman, formerly married to Melly, had fled with another man years earlier. Melly denied paternity, insisting the child was his, but authorities stated the law treats him as an ordinary kidnapper. The case follows a prior divorce and ongoing legal disputes over custody and responsibility.
Members of a Geological Party return home after a summer survey through Seminole, Creek, Cherokee, and Osage lands. They report the trip was successful, noting rich mineral prospects, abundant building stone, suitable paving rock, and good gas prospects in the eastern region.
A severe wind storm in Galena Apr 21 damaged mills and mining structures. Steam holsters, derricks, tramways and smokestacks were blown down, wrecking several mills including Hollow Milling and Beam Holster. Roofs were torn, water streamed into buildings, and many installations suffered heavy losses.
Growers report little money in the potato industry as a slow market and low prices pressure farmers. Some patches yield up to 20 bushels per acre, but most fields range from 1 to 20, with prices at 1 to 3 cents per bushel this week. Acreage may be cut next year due to weak returns.
Elk County Short Horn achieves top prize at the Kew Paris Kentucky cattle fair last week. A favorable letter from Mr TAC confirms Cynthian fair success on Wednesday. Mermaid won first prize in the two year old heifer class among nine entries, with top contenders from renowned herds including William Warhel S tary.
Wichita Augui Calvin Titus, a Salvationist, was known as a carmet player and bugler. He helped seal Pekin’s wall and performed at Lee's revival meetings amid ties to Captain Ee. The garbled report notes his role as a comet at Wichita and his purported connections within a Salvation Army circle.
The post office department has sent 3209 to Wichita for the reward of Harry Sutton and Parky for the capture of the robbery suspect who attacked The Cheney post office. The government of the United States funds this payment.
Original widows etc Sarah J Arrington 38 special act August Helper 313 al.
At 2 o'clock this afternoon a large crowd gathered on the northwest corner of the state house grounds around a stand for Mr. Bryan. By 2:45 Marshall's band played under a shade tree as the crowd swelled to about two to three thousand. Reporters were crowded near a wooden rail as the heat mounted and Bryan returned to the hotel, noting he would not appear again that day.
The Bryan reception at 7 Kan St featured speeches urging active work by German and American voters. Mr Frasius said Germans likely back Bryan, while Bryan thanked supporters and stressed a larger electoral majority and organized committee work. He toured the crowd, then moved to reception rooms on Eighth and Kansas for violet sherbet and tea before proceeding to a hotel for a brief rest.
Confusion marked a Bryan reception plan meeting as organizers struggled to appoint a chairman. Journal inquiries about leadership delayed decisions while Ridgley was away and material committees faced indecision and disorder during the session.
The husband of a prominent woman explains to a State Journal reporter that Mrs Bryan remains at home while she and her family face many journeys during the campaign. He notes her children need her care as Bryan travels through Kansas and other states.
W. D. Vincent of Clay Center in Topeka today expresses strong belief that Bryan will carry Kansas and defeat ex-Congressman Ciderhead. He asserts Republicans push sentiment they do not truly believe, and predicts victory for Bryan and national gains for Republicans.
Judge Doster delivers a sweeping defense of self government and constitutional rights amid a heated Philippine policy debate. He critiques Republican platform arguments and McKinley’s stance, arguing that consent of the governed must be broad and universal, not confined by racial or imperial control. The talk includes arguments on territorial rule, power limits, and the United States role in governing new territories.
A mangled OCR fragment references a by law authority and bonds. It hints at a by law by the town or council and a bond issue or guarantee but is too garbled to identify names, places, dates, or outcomes.
Cleveland dispatch reports Chief Harrison located and in good health. Details indicate he refuted riot involvement and stated authorities planned arrests only for those implicated, while ensuring public order and the investigation proceeded.
Members of the twenty third Kansas regiment meet at Garfield park to elect officers led by Sidney Moore. The group plans the next reunion in Kansas City and will apply for membership in the Spanish American War Veterans national organization.
Londo August 23 the colonial office released the text of a Pretoria discussion between LaBouchere Jonn Award Elis and other MPs. Dr Clark notes an inevitable war as Kruger seizes passes and factory rents feature in the exchange.
Descriptive literature from Frisco was seized for free distribution, touting odd electronic ravings and up-to-date items of a Palmer and Prattman. Officials tour Aug 2 in Chicago, then west to state conventions. Chattanooga nominates John A Myers for re election. Ohio cities announce population figures for Cleveland Toledo Columbus.
A local financial note mentions Clalion in £ 9,284 and an original 43008 for 1890, described as an increase of Lijit or Seiber cent in Jersey City and Hoboken, reflecting early currency and tax terminology.
The Throop hotel is crowded as Democrats from across the state gather there. Notable figures arrive, drawing attention to the party’s local activity and a sense of bustling political energy around the party center.
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