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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1900

Page

11

Boys in South Topska terrorize tramp at the river

In South Topska a group of boys subjected a tramp to a rough prank at the Shunga river. They pulled a risky dive, left him in mud and water, and the tramp fled. A local boy age around 16 faces strict punishment for misbehavior. A separate note recalls a Topeka circus ticket scam and a frightened dog fleeing elephants near a Kansas avenue.

South Topska Mer Kansas Avenue Neal Dewalk Mall Breese

Ivory Soap Purity Claim Amid Restorers

An advertisement argues Ivory Soap cannot be imitated in appearance by other white soaps. It emphasizes Ivory’s unique quality and brand strength, stating there is only one Ivory and other products are imitations, boasting 99 percent pure.

News Of The Week From Atchison And Topeka

A jumble of reports features Benemot ex-Benaive Jon J. Ingalls in Atchison with sixe, Topeka political maneuvering, arrests for liquor selling, and calls for fusion/convention moves. Sarah Bright marks her 11th birthday in Topeka as national peace efforts, Chinese appeals, and U S peace talks loom. Wartime and labor unrest sweep through Pekin, China, with troops and naval actions echoed, while a Manhattan Bryan address caps a long week of political chatter.

Benemot Benaive Jon J. Ingalls Atchison Santa Me Claud Duval EP. Campbell Tur Emeresimon Sarah Bright River Lake United States Attiches Mhee Ca Hillman Drew Will Relatest Paler de

Sunday Church Services and Concluding Concerts

Sunday services fill the Congregational and United churches with sermons by Rev. Saree and Rev. Burches, Sunday school, youth programs, and choir offerings across Hun, Buchanan, and nearby streets. Marshall’s Band planned an afternoon concert following afternoon services.

Congregational Church Hun Buchanan Street Frank Malt Mc Junior C. BE Schoel Bertha ‘Ifxgler Christian Asaneta Hsp United Retires Church Feeture Nasal Onble Tetian Church Aee Peter Ie Ghrietian Sevnath Imeraon Pastar Blule School Bescacti Endeavor Merichig Secon Rgmands Beevine

Chinese crews protest wages on transports and fort report

In San Francisco Aug 25 the army base and hospital at the Presidio will treat wounded there after abandonment of another facility. The labor council protests Chinese crew employment on transports. The Seventh artillery under Captain M L At Macome and Lieutenants Wei and Conkhnaba J P Hopkins arrived from Washington Barracks. A coach for Haskell is reported as Joseph Hueter former Northwestern captain, who will coach the Haskell Indian Institute team this fall arriving Sept 3.

San Francisco Seta Presidio Iis Seventh Artillery Macome Lisurenmats Wei Boon A. $ Conkhnaba J. P. Hopkins Washington Barracks Haskell Lawrence Kat Joseph Hueter Northwestern University Haskell Indian Institute

Yard Fire at Coal Yard Sparks Still Alarm

A still alarm at 1 35 this morning sent Hose Company from Station No 3 to a coal yard at Third and Adama streets where a pile of coal caught fire by spontaneous combustion. Ten minutes later a regular fire call by telephone was dispatched for the same blaze.

Third Adama Streets

G. A. R. Special to Chicago via Great Rock Island Route

Train advertisement notes departure from Rock Island depot Sunday August 26 arriving Chicago early Monday August 27. Pullman cars aboard the G. A. R. Special organized for veterans and friends, with arrangements through A. M. Fuller.

Great Rock Island Rock Island Depot Chicago A. M. Fuller

Official Route to National Encampment G A Br Chicago

The Santa Fe train with Department Commander and staff leaves Kansas for Chicago. Sleeper cars, Pullman service, and depots are arranged with uniformed staff to provide comfortable travel for groups and tourists. For timings call F A Lewis at Ord and Fulton depot agent. Kadol Yie advert follows.

Chicago Kansas Squipmant L. King Pullman Esa Union Pacnie Kansas Paints California Oregon Wirorare F. A. Lewis Agford. & Fulton Tn India

Attention A O U W Capital Lodge No 8 Meeting Notice

Members invited to meet at the lodge room at 2 M Sunday to attend the meeting. Officers and attendees urged to join the session. Also mentions Arion Society rehearsal and a concert program upcoming the next afternoon and a cough cure advertisement with vague claims.

U. W Capital Lodge No. 8 Rman Insiges S&s. Heerle MI Rllem Arion Society

Fuss About School House Controversy in Logan County

Attorney General consents to use of state name to seek injunction. Residents near main in Logan County challenge a district split that moved the Monument school house to the old district area. The dispute centers on voters and a recent school election.

Main Logan County Monument ix Monument

New York University to Open Commerce Department

Chancellor Henry McCracken announced a new department at the University of New York to open October 31 in Washington Square. It will integrate commerce, accounts and finance with a two year program toward a bachelor of commercial science degree. Dr Te Lee Padgett sues Dr HK Tefft for 3600. He alleges ankle injury and improper care leaving him crippled. An attachment will be sought against Tefft’s Topeka property.

Henry McCracken University of New York University Washington Square Bues Tei Lee Padgett District Court HK. Tefft Padgett Tefft Tefftt

Capt. Carter's Property Attached in Savannah

Michael A. Connolly once clerk to Capt. Or. Carter, now imprisoned at Fort Leavenworth for frauds in government work, attaches Carter's Savannah property and that of B D Green and the Gaynors seeking 35,495 dollars claimed as owed from the ex engineer office. Wires blown down as Santa Fe reports poles in Missouri and Illinois damaged. full repair not expected before night.

Capt. Carter Savannah Michael A. Connolly Or. Carter Fort Leavenworth B.D. Green Gaynors Connolly Santa Fe Missouri Illinois

Frisco Descriptive Literature Offers Free Pamphlets

Notice advertising free distribution pamphlets about the Frisco line and regional resources. Items include Feather and Fing on the Frisco and Fruits Farming Along the Frisco. Requests directed to W. C. Melville and others in Missouri and nearby states.

Ozarks Missouri Arkansas Palmer and Pruitman Frisco Oklaho W. C. Melville Gia

Santa Fe to Chicago offers Pullman cars and sleepers

Free chair cars and Pullman standard and tourist sleepers will be provided by the Santa Fe Route for passengers from Topeka to Chicago aboard G. A. FH. Offering train on Sunday, August 26. For space and tickets apply to T. L. King.

Pullman Santa Fe Topeka Chicago G. A. FH T. L. King

Committee Eyes City Hall Over Gilmore Probe And Misconduct

The committee seeks power to investigate Juler Gilmore and other matters, including alleged police actions and beer storage from the Joint, with removal of several department members as a possible outcome. City attorney Grews pushed for inquiry, hinting at surprising developments for the community.

Silter Weber Juler Gilmore Dave Grews Greer Fomuthina Xev Jo &A Inw Gilmore Zera

Growth of Kansas City Population Revealed by Census

Census Bureau data shows Kansas City population at 168,? thousand, a rise of 31,036 or about 23 percent since 1890. Newark, New Jersey records 296,060 residents, up 14,240 or 35 percent, reflecting significant urban growth.

Washington Kansas City Rewark

Burlington Route trains announced for Northwest and West routes

The Burlington route promotes the Grand for Northwest Nebraska and connections to Denver and the Pacific Coast. It lists trains to Kansas City, St. Joseph, Chicago, St. Louis, and the Lake region with improved equipment. Contacts include St. Louis and St. Joseph offices and the general manager Broward Blot.

Burlington-Northern Pacific Northwest Nebassee Hills Kansas City St. Joseph Nebraska Denver Colorado Evan Rhe Galiforais Speartons Ebiorads Utah Pacific Coast Chicago St. Louis Spo Lake Region Karena Ci City Stc Poeeneers Broward

Rock Island Route Round Trip From Denver via Three Cities

Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trip fare is 19 dollars. Tickets go on sale August 31 and September 4 and 18 with final return to October 31.

Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo

Burglar Captured After East Second Street Robbery

Police say Kansas City officers captured the burglar who robbed a house at 213 East Second Street on Thursday. Authorities recovered all stolen goods and detained the suspect following a Bryan meeting incident.

Kansas City East Second Street Bryan

Ironwork on federal building third floor underway

Local notes report the third floor ironwork for the federal building addition being installed. Officer Miletto takes a snaprole on arrival thirteen pound boy at his house. Miss Edith Niles plans to pane Gir Carouge topeks Sunday en route to Albuquerque where she will teach this winter. Three more arrests for selling hair today. names Buck Campbell and others added to the list.

Miletto Soint Bey Ring Oklahoma Edith Niles Eage Albuquerque Abe Thia Buck" Campbell Edith Metcaf Eipcetan Ohio

Aunt Trudy's Letter Describes Mixed Feelings on a Circus

The letter recounts Aunt Trudy's observations at a traveling show with overtone of exploitation. She notes crowd behavior outside the tents, the gritty side shows, and the harsh treatment of performers including families and children. The writer reflects on sensational acts, moral judgments, and the overall impact of the circus on spectators and workers.

Yaquis Hope Peace Talks Face Early Hurdles in Mexico

Disjointed OCR fragment hints at Yaquis and Mexican troops, tribal negotiations and peace efforts. Readable bits mention peace talks and potential fears or tensions among participants, with unclear dates or locations.

Yanal Todlawe

Night-carer crew of the Vesper Boat eluts Philadelphia

The American oarsmen Abend reports the night crew of the Vesper Boat elut from Philadelphia with a brief, era-toned note on the crew.

Elut Philadelphia

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