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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal comments on press liberty during the campaign with references to England and wartime fears. It notes the use of canned reform rhetoric, the potential for rapid political mobilization, and the role of campaign orators. The piece also mentions economic signals, warns of possible war with Britain, and highlights swift judicial action in the Peklyn case as a contrast to lynching.
The export of machinery, including bulldery hardware tools and electrical gear, reached a record $946,017 in the fiscal year 1900, with sewing machines, typewriters, and other machinery posting significant gains. European markets remain strongest, while demand grows in the Far East, Japan, and India.
A writer laments the difficulty of producing hundreds of Chinese characters with the Erpe Writers keyboard, noting the impracticality of upright signs and the vast number of glyphs to render.
A jumble of anecdotes from the Atchison Globe recalls a woman testing suitors, a man marrying a girl then quitting his job, and a circus motif about truth and fortune. The column riffs on social mores, marriage bets, and small-town gossip with dated humor and local flavor.
A garbled Chicago News paragraph survey presents loose maxims on value, wit, toil, loyalty, and social behavior. It touches on carpenters, fashion, prudence, luck, and generational ties while imprecisely noting a coat of paint and a coat of family belonging.
A jumble of clipped phrases and stray quotes reflects a lighthearted column fragment from the Philadelphia Record. It touches on family, manners, dining, city life, and a stray note about writing a two column piece, with playful observations and misreadings.
A tornado hit Northeatt, a small village in the south end of Anersen County, Kansas, August 21. The storm damaged dwellings and structures, leaving the area scattered and under investigation by local authorities for further assessment.
An OCR fragment notes a Colorado flyer via a Great Rock Inland Route leaving Topeks and arriving in Denver at 4 00 a m. The readable text is incomplete but implies a transport schedule or service detail with times and cities.
An account describes a show operator using hypnotism and staged stunts on susceptible subjects in a private venue, followed by tales from show business figures about gambling police, balloonists, and the perils of performance life, including a dangerous stunt near a church steeple and a crowd's reaction.
City officers of Topeka discuss forming a league to influence legislation. A committee will be appointed by May or Drew to prepare for the upcoming session. Questions include funding park improvements and charging property owners for weed cutting along streets under new laws.
Joseph Kronke a Polish district butcher known as the king of Poles in Detroit was found frozen to death in an ice house behind his store. An employee and Kronke were working when ice collapsed, trapping them. Kronke died from the cold with no external injuries.
Chicago leaders discuss plans for a monumental temple to house consolidated churches amid institutional reform. Dr Cobern hesitation and Denver interview details hint at possible transfer as presiding officer weighs options while funds and scope remain unsettled.
Fleming, secretary of the Anthracite Coal Operators' Association, sails today for Europe after a prior European voyage. He aims to study routes and facilities for exporting large coal quantities across the ocean and handling them at Mediterranean ports. Reports say a new transportation company may be organized to export both anthracite and bituminous coal. Fleming has secured bids for construction and plans to compare European sourcing.
S Webber of Menominee Michigan seeks to locate a shoe plant in the central trade area to cut freight costs. The plan envisions 600 daily pairs, about 120 workers, weekly payroll near $1000, with formation of a new company possibly backed by Lyndon interests and the Commercial club considering involvement.
The Falk and Veronee company planned weeknight shows but had no booking this week. Manager Crawford arranged Tuesday and Wednesday performances in Missouri, with a second show added. The opening night drew paid attendance, though critics found it disappointing compared with prior acts. Kusel, a vocalist in the company, delivers a notable performance alongside a display by the Hottent Coon in Dixie troupe for a matinee and evening show Saturday.
City court set to hear the case of Charles Lawson accused of assault after a night of alleged misbehavior at Clara Vansclever’s home. Vansclever testified of un gentlemanly treatment and damage to her face. Police also arrested a woman for liquor selling, while Lawson claimed his guilt lay in liquor sale.
A European trip story recounts a boy who bicycled through France and Germany, drawing attention and near mobbing as a rare curiosity. Mr Forbes gathered 250 photographs from the journey, with the films currently in storage.
A storm near Sedalia Missouri today blew down three brick buildings on Main street and unroofed Woods' opera house, damaging many others. Shade trees were uprooted, streetcars halted, and telegraph lines disrupted. Heavy rain flooded streets up to doorsteps with few injuries reported.
Mr James A Sample states that agents sent to Porta Tulca by the Secretary to exchange United States money for Porto Rican silver coin have returned to the city. He notes the original sum of 6000 Puerto Rican coins was reduced to about 700 exchanges and that facilities for the exchange will continue indefinitely. He also says Inland weather prospects for crops are above average.
Detroit Mich Aug 27 The Knights of Pythias military corps dubbed Camp Pingree is fully active as Major General Carnahan prepares to take official command this evening. About five thousand men slept on the tented field last night with more arrivals expected today.
Mrs Hattle Hyde died at 24 at her son W Mc Innes home in Allen Kansas after two weeks bedside care. She was buried beside her second husband in Allen. Mrs Allison W Shaver widow of William H Shaver of Newton and mother of William H Shaver died of heart failure at her son’s residence. The remains will go to Troy New York for burial with services tomorrow afternoon at 1 3 o'clock private sale nearby.
New York Aug 27 Passengers on Lehigh Valley trains will be denied the ability to purchase newspapers or fruit on trains as the company plans to abolish the tradition of carrying such items aboard. The decision follows extended debate on in-train sales and service limits.
About 600 iron ore handlers on Erie railroad docks in Cleveland strike after steamer Simon J Murphy owners refuse extra unloading pay. If unresolved, a broader strike on Cleveland to Pittsburgh docks could involve about 1,400 men.
Baltimore census officials report the city population at 504 957, marking a rise from 434 439 in the prior year. The census bulletin notes a 17 15 percent increase as the metropolis adds residents and growth patterns emerge across districts.
Burlington Northern Pacite Express launches a daily service from Grand Island Nebraska to Northwest destinations including Seattle Portland and Puget Sound with stops at Billings Montana and other hubs. Travel times are 34 hours to Central Montana and 61 hours to Puget Sound. coaches and chair cars, through sleeping cars and dining car service featured.
Rome dispatch reports the Vatican sent a circular to Catholic governments declaring the pope refutes no Bee cai claims. The note says the pope will act as king of Sardinia only when Italy recognizes the papal status. Other fragmented items include a fatal plum picking accident in Nebraska and debt payments by Price McCormick Co to creditors.
The Colorado Flyer notes Vin Great Rock Island Route timetable details with a departure at 549 p.m and arrival around a stated time. It mentions Thomas Richards who was stabbed at six thirty p.m. in August and is now recovering under medical care in Auburn, Kansas with life improving.
Round trip price set at 19 dollars for travel between Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with tickets available August 21. Service for Coral and 4 and 7h with September dates noted.
Fragmentary text shows a garbled roundup with repeated phrases and unclear names. The readable fragments mention weariness, possible names Pat Ekeing and Win, and vague references to fines or Wieser Wort Soren, indicating a damaged historical clipping with no clear event or outcome.
Washington Aug 37 dispatch from General Chatter: Taku Aug 27 Adjutant General Washington reports Colonel Winton led a 4 a.m. march against a large enemy force seven miles from the city, dispersed them, about 100 Americans killed five wounded. Winton, lieutenant colonel of the peasant service, is tied to a colonist in the beth of Colonel Biseher near Tit Tul unclear.
In Vinita Oklahoma on August 7 readers learn that Cherokees will enroll but make clear they oppose the Curtis bill. The item notes a public stance amid ongoing debates over tribal enrollment and federal legislation affecting tribal rights.
A new association named for the Spanish American war orders promises fully partisan aims. It is described as forming with General Henry Savage at its helm as president and emphasizes objects identical to those of the Spanish war orders while aiming to enroll 300,000 members across 45 states.
General Miles routes to Chicago in August as local notes record his assignment and arrival details. The item mentions interim staff positions and a cited lieutenant role in the period.
A passenger coach overturned on a siding south of Butte Montana during an organized excursion train. Several passengers were injured though none fatally. A single coach flipped wholly, while the rest remained upright amid the mishap.
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