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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1900
Page
4
A collage of misread and garbled notes covers world affairs from China to Europe. It mentions German forces near Pekin, European loans, Wheat needs for France, and vague census notes in Cincinnati. Domestic anecdotes touch on politics in New York and daily life in Atchison, with scattered reflections on war and economy.
The text reviews U S exports to Hawaii from 1800 to 1897, noting growth and stagnation trends, and cites a 1897 export figure of 94,090,079. It references the 1897 to 1898 treaty annexation, ratified July 1, 1898, with formal transfer August 2, 1898, marking a major shift in commerce policy and territorial status.
A fragment from the Atchison GlobeJ reflects on people often feeling suspicious and disappointed. The passage hints at a skeptical public sentiment and a cautious, wary disposition in everyday life.
Fragmented column blends political opinion, capital punishment, and an election anecdote. It discusses mercy for murderers, state finance, anti-Chinese sentiment, and a Kansas city mayoral race where women voters upset expected results. It cites a drunken scheme to sway the vote with a liquor man and wagons.
A fragmented column from the Philadelphia Record weaves social satire with bus and travel notes. It mentions summer lingering, attitudes toward money, and a humorous sketch of urban life. The piece touches on reflections, humor about public figures, and a brief travel snippet about discounted Tourist Rates to Colorado and Utah.
The piece rebuts claims of campaign material about insurance rate cuts in Kansas. It accuses W. V. Church of misrepresenting funds turned into state treasuries and Firemen's Relief, while alleging the administration influenced rate reductions through the Eld redge rating bureau and clashed with union and non union insurers over commissions. The article cites figures and events from 1899 era policy shifts and accuses the state committee of circulating the report as political literature.
Burlington-Northern Pacific introduces a new daily through train connecting North Platte and Billings to Denver, Nebraska, and Pacific Northwest ports. The service travels via Billings and Helena, serving Washington, Oregon, and Puget Sound cities including Seattle and Portland, with connections to North Platte, Omaha, and Colorado points. Officials include W. Wakeley as General Passenger Agent and the line promotes this as a time-saving route to the Northwest.
A dated notice lists deaths from August 21 to August 38 across multiple companies and regiments. Names include Joseph P. Singer Ane, Frank EB Ci, Roy ie, Andrew Nepmia, and W. Belen, with units from infantry and eleven th, indicating an August toll in military personnel.
In Southampton on August 2 19 women competed for the national golf title at Toulman. Scores for the qualifying round show several players from Newport Cincinnati Shinnecock Hills and Albany with totals ranging from 100 to 177 and a target to reach the match play first sixteen.
Dr F. W. McCabe was suddenly taken sick Sunday morning and confined to his bed at 8 Topeka Avenue. He had been feeble for years but not bedridden, and friends hope for a speedy recovery.
Bedalia storm reports show a damaging wind event across Pettis county with no fatalities. Injured victims Charles Hawkins Frank Ambies and Alexander Travis are expected to recover. Dunkaburg city hall toppled, Forest Park pavilion roof blown off and theater front demolished. Lamonte flouring mill roof gone with wheat damaged, barns unroofed and windmills demolished.
The funeral for John who died last Saturday at his home on Kansas Avenue was held today at 10 o clock, with burial at Topeka Cemetery. Mrs Jane Jones, aged 63, died last evening at her East Gordon Street home near Union Pacific. a funeral is planned for tomorrow at 10. John Harrison of Harrison Street died this morning of fever. a funeral announcement will be made.
A local firm notified city officials it will pave space walls and tracks at the Monrot and Ninth street intersection. Police report a previously detained woman was taken to court last night and provided names including Mrs. Mason. A box of auger bits stolen from a mechanic was found and identified at the station. Mrs. M. L. racates a damaged address on More Street is being repaired after last week’s storm.
A brief note reports Ree and Com hosting their annual convention. The item highlights the gathering venue and public attendance, noting speakers and topics discussed during the event.
Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trip fare set at 19.00 with travel dates in August and September. Return options extend into October.
The passage discusses factional splits among fusionists and Republicans in Minnesota and nearby states. It notes Democratic defections over Bryan and cites a Bryan reception. It mentions the need to elect a solid delegate and signals Republican confidence in gains across several districts amid economic prospects and rising prices.
New York Senate hopeful Hanna announced he will travel west next week and remain through the campaign. He may return for a short period depending on conditions and the situation.
Indianapolis hosts 400 delegates as Bishop Walters urges noncombative pursuit of full civil and political rights. He denounces North Carolina disfranchisement, condemns federal neglect, advocates education over resistance and warns parties against using the Negro as a pawn in politics.
An aged swimmer named Aiton Ti Aom and Crivello are mentioned in a fragmented Glasgow report. The text hints at a youth festival or dive near a tower with young divers, noting sobriety and a non-alcoholic stance. It references a family member and a ceremonial context without clear sequence.
The Society of the Daughters of Liberty met today with 115 in attendance as an auxiliary to the Junior Order of United American Mechanics. The report notes the nationwide membership of 44,352 and eleven new councils organized during the past year. Also mentioned are the Fourteenth and other fraternal affiliations.
A disjointed narrative reports naval movements and missing burial details. It mentions admirals, the Pekin trip, a Shanghai halt, and a lack of communication with the department. The piece notes uncertainty over where burial occurred and hints at ongoing strategic discussions.
Fragmented OCR text suggests a local page item about a plain story winning a contest or case, with garbled quotes and stray names. The readable bits imply a narrative victory and a dialogue about preferences and courage, set in a period newspaper tone. Entities are unclear due to errors.
Fragmented OCR text covers a domestic dispute claim and an unclear obituary notice. It references Mrs Joven and a man with a severe headache, a planned reunion, and a possible absence. Also mentions John T Fish dies from heart disease and Milwaukee municipal improvement society session with government supervision of streams to curb sewer pollution.
A damaged clipping mentions a departure from Topeka at 4 10 PM aboard a Great Rock Island Boat and notes colors and medicine for children leading to a subscription offer for the journal. The text is garbled with misread letters and unclear details but implies a travel notice and an urging to subscribe.
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