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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
4
A Topeka State Journal fragment reviews national politics and foreign affairs with references to China policy and U S leaders. It also includes miscellaneous local items from Atchison Globe and Philadelphia and remarks on social scenes and etiquette, plus a light column on city welcomes and public discourse.
The upcoming congressional reapportionment will shift seats toward cities at the expense of rural districts, likely reducing Republican control of the House. Large urban areas such as New York Chicago and Boston influence party strength, while regions with smaller populations lag in responding to political shifts. State legislatures will mirror these changes.
A excerpt from a Reno memory describes prominent colored leaders in Indianapolis this week. The text notes avoidance of Vive and reflects on resolutions urging prudence and wise adjustment amid burdens and changing conditions, inviting consideration from other American citizen groups.
A jumble of garbled phrases on social topics and common sense hints appears. The text references weather, love, finance, vice, and generic advice with scattered proper nouns like Columbus and physicians, creating a fragmented, satirical mosaic.
Fragmented notes from a Philadelphia Record piece mix reflections on religion and society. The text references Christian Endeavor, a Polish woman, boarding house life, a joke about a comedian, and casual banter about a barbershop, stoking a sense of daily urban chatter.
Miss Lulu Inman contortionist and vaudeville actress returns from Dawson City Cape Nome with 26000 in gold nuggets and a claim worth about 50000 She travels with her parents to Kansas City and recounts the trip dangers prices and experiences at Dawson City including gambling and a near shipwreck on the Bostonians tour She describes her claim purchase cost and plans to return in the fall to the Midwest.
Emory Aug-zi reports that early arrivals for the normal school are noting a boarding house combine in the north part of town. Prices are to be uniform at 2.55 per weekend, meals at 15 cents each. Hostels surveyed by canvassers show most houses in favor of a coordinated plan to set prices before the rush for soup houses begins.
Wichita Aug 3 The Wichita Biec Text Railway and Power Company was named defendant in a suit filed by Blake and Aynes. The case seeks damages for injuries to a child. The suit was entered yesterday in district court and names Houston and Brookes as attorneys for the plaintiff.
Frank Rockefeller operates a 3000 acre Western ranch west of Wichita with a premier cattle stock. He has frozen out Ereeze of the company by his brother John D Rockefeller and plans a new house along a Western railroad. He says he will buy more cattle and contends the ranch boasts the finest stock farm in the world as he winds down minor business affairs.
Fort Scott Kansas will become a city without street car transportation after 10 pm tonight. The Fort Scott Street Railway Company decided to shut down on September 1 due to years of poor business. The discharge of employees signals the final halt as preparations continue.
Summary of fragmented clippings showing charity women in Wichita organizing street car service and pensions for Kansans, with various names, amounts, and events dated August and September, plus notes on a four-legged chicken contest and local crimes. Names include Margaret Koons, Hertha, Minnie J. Severance, Sarah Weaver, Kate Cooper, and Malinda Allen among others. Also mentions bloodhounds tracking burglars and a Kaw Valley Canning company charter for Lawrence.
Buford was arrested with Geo Klauer Hob Shelby Ed Trim and CH Wheeler for selling beer on August 26. The beer was ordered destroyed. The stall at 105 Taylor Street, kept under quarantine, will be released after action.
A Porto Rican paper in translation rails at American rule, arguing the island now has a powerless delegate in Washington, a largely executive council of non-Porto Ricans, a reduced two chamber system, a weakened educational setup, and scarce mail service, contrasting with earlier Spanish governance and local representation.
A Tonawanda movement aims to form a stock company with $100,000 capital led by Erie canal boat owners. Some 235 boats are enrolled to control the fleet of five boats and fix freight rates. The plan seeks company ownership of boats, stock shares equal to value, no stock watering, and low expenses, with the Tonawanda Association Boat Owners at the center.
Major General Otis arrives in Washington and meets Secretary Root and Adjutant General Corbin to seek active duty. His request awaits decision. With Major General Wheeler's retirement next Monday, Otis may be posted as commanding officer of the Department of Lakes at Chicago.
Aug 31 Camden New Jersey reports an entire Silver Street subdivision of forty nine houses filled with black diphtheria. Authorities confirm the death of Nellie Saunders and widespread infection among local colored families.
Just 12 points of superiority over any similar instrument in the market. Will be glad to show them to you or mail your circular describing fully these 12 points of advantage. Remember Apollo Recital and Musical Entertainment on Saturday Night.
In Kansas City August meeting the church founder’s son defends his father’s teachings. He cites the Doctrine and Covenants forbidding polygamy and contrasts the Utah church’s later plural marriage stance with earlier prohibitions.
Il Chien Aug and Nannie Leiter flee a Sioux assault on a Wild West Show coach scene. Bands of warriors threaten, passengers are endangered, and Leiter is rescued by her father and brother Jon amid flames, alarms, and a chaotic rescue as Major Burke directs the staging. The event centers on a dramatic coach hold-up during a Deadwood Coach appearance with actors from Cody’s company involved.
John Bunch, a La Plata farmer, plans a damages suit against Macon Missouri for personal injuries after a prisoner in the town calaboose was left exposed to a swarm of bumblebees. He was stung all over and suffered life threatening swelling. rescue came after nine hours. The shed lockup had no adequate hearing or supervision.
A late afternoon fire at Narragansett Park in Providence destroyed stable buildings and killed racehorses including Ace, Mark A., and Aymon Jim. The blaze, sparked at the grand circuit meet, spread rapidly threatening the exhibition hall while help from the city arrived. by 2 15 oclock the fire remained fierce and continuing.
In Columbus Ohio on August 31 discussion centered on Capital University the denominational seat of learning. A committee report proposing expansion of the university was rejected and the institution will continue on a middle ground as it is currently.
A dispatch reports Second Lieutenant Hi N Way of the Fourth Infantry was killed near Vieja Luson on August 28. Way was born near Rutland and graduated from the academy in 1809. He joined Mannix in 1500 and served until March 23, after which he remained on duty with Cantners.
Springfield delegates at Tit Ave report the Lutheran church of the United States adopted a resolution in favor of larger lay representation in the synod. The day was devoted to discussions and committee work.
Washington reports a war wound involving Lieutenant Colonel Flowtwis of SLTt state, after the ship to sent mt jen Evtrs. The notice lists dates and seeks further particulars on the incident and casualties.
Readable fragments mention miners affected and a distant location. The garbled OCR references LANDEN KY and Chimes with vague dramatic imagery. No clear event date or fully identifiable organizations or persons beyond generic place names.
An OCR fragment from W F Hogaboom store notes various coffee grades Mocha Java and African Java offerings with prices and percentages. Mentions butter and eggs with a claim of highest price paid. Contains garbled terms but preserves named entity North Star Grocer and W F Hogaboom.
Frank Alling, a prominent Tacoma businessman, reportedly used a horsewhip on Danks in Rockford Australia after a decades old estate dispute involving Alling’s mother. Both men are in their seventies, and the incident followed a confrontation in a hotel lobby during a long journey.
An early New York despatch reports a large double track express train carrying heavy parcels for New York plunging into the Jersey City area. The accident occurred during morning rush, with casualties and property damage as crews struggled to reach the downed wreck.
The Afro American council adjourned in Indianapolis after passing resolutions condemning Tammany police conduct in New York City. Booker T. Washington spoke, praising Brethren in New York and urging united support against perceived abuse by police toward fleeing, defenseless people.
Reports from London state port authorities at Bouthamptin and Clyde have arrested a speation of Pencels affecting iron shipments. Prices rise as Spain threatens an immediate quarantine, risking delays for Scottish steel makers awaiting supplies. Washington census officials note a 37 percent reading in Covington County.
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