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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1900

Page

4

Vermont Election Echoes on Imperialism and McKinley Plan

Vermont voters head to the polls Tuesday for state officials as a gauge of New England sentiment on imperialism. Ex-Speaker Reed and Livernett policy views shape races. Republicans face Bryan’s influence, with historical Democrat majorities shown to be unlikely to win statewide.

Vermont Unite States New England Maine Jeter Litvenelt McKinney Bryen Isai Bryan

Anthracite Coal Shortage Fears Rise in Chicago Winter

The Chicago Record notes autumn rumors of a likely hard coal shortage this coming winter. Reports claim a strike could disrupt supply, with eastern coal rising in price and dealers worried about delayed replenishment after eastern mine issues. Customers already paid high prices in fall amid uncertainty.

Chicago Aris Timo Vonmemers

Atchison Globe Parley Reel Of Quips And Reflections

A garbled Atchison Globe fragment offers a string of anecdotes and maxims. It notes a man planning harm, a woman mimicking her brother's clothes, a preacher interrupted over language use, and various social observations. It ends with a quip about spelling a name with an a-r in death records.

Atchison Pers

Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News

A garbled set of sentences mocks social and gender themes with riddles about kissing and rebus words. It references a crusty bachelor, married women, and a political figure, all conveyed in fragmented prose and satirical tone.

Quaker Reflections and Humorous Bits

A fragment from the Philadelphia Record presents quips and humorous reflections on manners, polish, and social pretenses. It includes snippets about doctors bills, marriage, antipodes, and mock dialogue featuring characters such as Tommy Pop and a philologist, with a closing note on Burdock Blood as a purifying aid.

Kansas' Pride New State Library Rooms At Last Completed

State officers inspect Topeka new library and offices as capacity doubles to 160000 volumes. Report describes the bright asbent statuary free rooms with glass aisles, iron book stacks, and a cork green carpet.

See Chicago Kansas Kansas State Treory Topeka Ince Mra Tigers Ibrar Sire Digg State |Journal Reporter State Library Executive Council Penne Tor Diggs Siew North Ee Capitol State Journal Uiv Mr. Cole Mr. Godard Corian Det Kearney Wichita Eta Branley Wien

In Hotel Corridors and a Tangle of Public Charity Of Huntington

A fragmentary reminiscence piece contrasts Huntington's wealth with lack of public charity bequests noting Leland Stanford Armours and others as examples of giving. An eyewitness recounts an old railroad wreck and a ring found with a stranger’s plea, revealing themes of identity drift and moral duty amid wealth and loss.

Burglary Suspect Reflects on Trail and Death Truth

The speaker recalls an alleged robbery or burglary in Pamengee Wald Fore and a trip to St Louis to locate a woman who believed her son was dead. He shares meeting an elderly woman who claimed the son’s identity, received money, and notes uncertainty about whether he acted rightly or as a dupe.

St Louis

Opening Session At American Bar Association Meet

Saratoga N Y Aug 29 The opening session of the twenty third annual meeting of the American Bar Association was held President Charles F Manderson of Omaha Neb delivered the president s address summarizing notable changes in statute law made in several states and by Congress during the prior year Officers were nominated and elected General Councils chosen Treasurer Francia Rawle of Philadelphia reported receipts 11 01 and disbursements by the executive committee

Saratoga N. Y American Bar Associaty Udd Charles F. Manderson Omaha Neb Congress oMcera General Council Francia Rawle Philadelphia

Electric Sunflower Proposed for Auditorium Lights

A building committee discussion proposed a decorative electric sunflower in the auditorium dome using candletype lights. Sixteen lights would surround the dome, but contractors warned against altering contracted lighting. The plan aimed to allow lowering the flower for repairs, with a small cost increase deemed acceptable by the committee.

Kaee

Reports of Crops. Corn Injured in Kansas and Oklahoma

Washington August 23 telegraphic weather bureau reports from correspondents nationwide show Kansas improving in eastern counties with damage halted in central areas and eastern apple crops fair but shortened by drought and wind. Oklahoma and territories receive showers easing drought with late crops badly damaged. cotton cut in half across Indian Territory and parts of Oklahoma, crop picking ginned, most harvested and secured, Kaffir corn and grass burning, stock being fed.

Washington Weather Bureau Kansas Oklahoma Plo Territories Indian Territory Olahoma

Serious charges in attempted assault near Gamnoun Huts

The eight year old daughter of Henry DeMoss was briefly alone in the house near Gamnoun Huts when Laughlin entered seeking water. Men working nearby heard cries and intervened as the man attempted to flee, facing serious accusations of assault.

Henry DeMoss Gamnoun Laughlin

Promotion for Chaffee to brigadier on Wheeler retirement

Washington reports that General Chaffee will be appointed brigadier general in the regular army upon the retirement of Joseph Wheeler. The War Department notes Chaffee’s service in China as warranting the promotion and Wheeler’s retirement will allow Chaffee to assume the rank of major general and command the troops.

Washington Chaffee Joseph Wheeler War Department China General Wheeler Genseal Edbun

Eight Hour Law Highlighted in Bryan Address

In Jancoin Nebraska on Labor Day, August 29, plans were under way for a speech by Mr. Bryan. The focus was the eight hour law and its social impact, with a brief tour of OC Jaber and related discussions anticipated for Monday.

Bryan Jancoin

Depew Plans Westward Speaking Tour

Senator Depew announces a speaking schedule that includes stops in California before New York. The trip, outlined by Hanna, covers movements between now and the election with planned two week segments in each state.

California New York Depew Chale Ha Famun Hegaeitean Wynders Toch New York State Hanna

Hayes B. White Nominated by Jewell County Convention

Jewell counties in convention at Jewell City nominated Hayes B. White of Jewell for State Senator. The gathering named White as their choice to represent the region.

Colorado Flyer Details Behind Schedule Train Fare

The note describes a Colorado route timetable with a $20 fare per mile and arrival in Colorado Springs. It mentions a departure time at 12:00 and an arrival around 10:35, with unclear terms such as Dedver and velock. The fragment references the Great Hock Island Route and a sequence of times and prices.

Tia Great Hock Island Colorado Springs

Care for School Yards Plan by Topeka Board

Mr A Reinisch, former Santa Fe landscape gardener, submits plans to Edward Wilder of the school board for improving school grounds. The scheme calls for trees shrubs flowers around the rear building, with care to keep the grounds tended in summer.

A. Reinisch Santa Fe Topeka Edward Wilder

Fraternal Congress hears on insurance rates

In Boston on August 29 the fraternal congress heard the special committee on insurance rates. Chairman D. D. Aiken of Flint Michigan presented a plan to require all fraternal benefit societies to adopt lower rates than those indicated by the mortality table from the last congress. H. A. Warnen of Kansas and Db Amen of Minnesota read papers among others.

Topeka Boston Hon D, D, Aiken Flint Mich H. A. Warnen Kan Db Amen Fine Mic

International conference urged to settle China policy

Washington August 2 plans for an international conference on the China situation are under renewed discussion in cabinet circles. The government would welcome invitations for a cross and would invite other powers to join in the move. Officials see the conference as the best way to clear up doubts and determine future policy.

Washington Tn Powibie

Lutheran Synod elects officers at Springfield meeting

Springfield August 2 The Lutheran synod of Illinois Indiana Michigan and Ohio elected officers for benevolent work. President Rev William Schulzke of Springfield MI served as president with Rev Williass Rosensteingle as secretary and Rev Rudolph G Link as treasurer. Addresses on benevolent work were given by Schulake Rosen sang and Neumantle of Suriing ty.

Springfield Synod of the Lutheran Churches Ilisols Indiana Michigan Ohio Stthers Acacia Yest William Schulzke Springfeld Williass Rosensteingle C. College Carthage Rudolph G. Link Mexodsia Schulake Rosensang Neumantle Suriingty

Local notes on Woodmen events and city repairs

Officer Dan McCoy visits Alma for Modern Woodmen activities while George W. Clark assists in initiation. The Hartley home at 207 West Street was burglarized for $10. Road work on Taylor and Monroe streets progresses, with finish expected tonight or tomorrow. A Topeka man returns from country rest and learns travel costs. Cisterns at Lorton Kline avenue extension site concern city control. The Free Methodist conference at 736 Lake Street may address church leadership and organization.

Dan McCoy Alma Mezow Kansas City George W. Clark John Hartley West Street Taylor Street Eixth Monroe Street Seventh Benth Aitman Topeka Lorson Kline Sanka Fo Seyronelles Free Methodist Caen Lake Street

Standard Off Suit Postponed in New York

New York Atuy 29 Ail heartnes in the eral Smythe ouarant the Standard Ofl company of the State of Indiana under Ne 's anti-trust law begun here yesterday have been indefinitely postponed. The reason given was the absence of witnesses.

Standard New York Atuy Ail Heartnes Eral Smythe Standard Ofl Company Indiana

Arresting Jointists in Unclear Court Session

Fragmentary report describes a nine to try session at a Bollen court where jointists arrested Au cust Si and other persons face arraignment. Details are obscure. evidence was scarce and cases appear continued amid confusion.

Pee James Wimort Buck Bollen U'Enek Arman

Out of Raw Sugar Finery Closures Extended

In Philadelphia on Aug 2 the refinery closures are announced as final activities of the season. The note indicates all refineries and companies handling raw sugar will wind down operations by the end of next week, marking the decline of the current production period.

Philadelphia Fenorieas Ana Cmpathy

Hopeful Crum Tours Kansas Campaign Outlook

In Kansas city Gusthose with the Republican state committee expresses strong belief that McKinney will win re election and that a Republican delegation will represent the state. The talk centers on election strategy and confidence in continued party control despite shifting precinct results.

Gusthose Kansas Ant Meiniey Hancas Burton McKinney Cruz W. F E. Sterne United States

Fight and Flight Near Bevan: Tom Leads Clash

In a tense late entry from Times Herald cryptic notes, a group pursues Bevan during a winter brush. Tom, battered yet resolute, orders retreat while a volley erupts from the left flank. The scene centers on a chaotic confrontation with scattered gunfire and hurried movements as youths escape toward safety.

Bevan Onumey Old Tom Peter Chile

High Heels in Favor Face Fashion Shifts

In a breezy fashion note from Eudsourg Wispaten, the high heel reemerges as a symbol of height and style despite discomfort. The piece contrasts the allure of taller silhouettes with the toll on the wearer, noting the common reluctance to forgo fashionable height for foot comfort and ease.

Uber Ofer R

Council to Miss 4 Ride ee 3 J

The city council received an invitation from C. M. Leng, head of the invitation committee of the Easter Guy exercises, asking them to be in the Labor Day parade. The council will not meet until ee 3 a.m. Most expect they will accept and participate. Michigan Prohibition Ticket, Lansing, Aug. 20, reports say headed by Prof. Cosarian of Albion for governor.

Counci Teaay C. M. Leng Guy J Exercices Samy Darade Rey Michigan Lansing Mich Cosarien Albion

Unclear talk on voting and medical care methods

Fragmentary OCR text discusses approaches to voting and customer needs, referencing treatment and a medical context with scattered names and terms, making the main point hard to resolve. The content appears as garbled narration with no definite events or clear entities to anchor.

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