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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1900

Page

4

Immigrant Year Figures and Political Jottings

A collage of overseas immigration data and political remarks. Notes say 80,290 came from Canada in the fiscal year. Mentions speeches on ship subsidies, Turks and Kentucky, and public reactions. Discusses Missouri classification, a Paris expo expense, and a six year presidential term proposal. Includes injunctions affecting social behavior and city employment cases.

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Why Ship Subsidies Are Needed in American Navy Policy

The piece argues that subsidies justify the higher cost of American vessel building versus British ships. It questions why Americans should buy English built ships, and why shipbuilders receive public subsidies. It suggests protecting domestic farming by making grain more profitable than imported equivalents.

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Policers in Russia and Argesiting Debate on Taxpayer Help

The text questions why farmers should be aided by other taxpayers and cites Senator Prye's claim that essential constitutional needs matter more than farm support. It notes ships and steel production, shipyards, and mills operating at full capacity without subsidies, arguing Britain’s costs versus domestic industry and the use of steel pisten for foreign shipyards.

Russia Prye Great Britain Shilo Paitin ‘Trust Farcritieni

Fragmented Globe text blends odd tales and jokes

A garbled Globe page fragment mixes disjointed lines about Lydia Pinkham like images, marital frictions, card playing, mortgage tips, and a few anecdotal stories. It mentions a Colorado Springs owner, Christmas gifts, and a Sunday school collecting scene with a monkey, ending with a mislaid rabbit tale.

Pointed Paragraphs on Women and Society in 19th Century Nonsense

A garbled excerpt lampoons women and manners, with scattered thoughts on honesty, virtue, aging, and social roles. It references female compositors, virtue, appearances, and public vanity, ending with a stray remark about an inventor of a sewing machine to mend manners.

Quakee Reflections From The Philadelphia Record Blast

A garbled column from the Philadelphia Record presents a series of quirky misprints and wordplay about balloonists brides and mixed aphorisms. The piece lampoons social foibles with scattered, unreadable lines and a recurring theme of verbal slips.

In Hotel Corridors and Firefighting Histories

Narratives recall boom towns in the West with volunteer fire departments, waterworks bonds, and parades. Tales describe training for hook and ladder races, hiring professional runners for contests, and prize bets that collapsed when pros joined the team. A Missouri observer reflects on the James family and Jesse James wife’s death, noting mixed reputations and lingering stories.

National Ball League players threaten contract boycott

A New York report outlines players from the National, American and Eastern leagues vowing not to sign contracts this year until demands are met. Officials discuss possible conferences with club owners and league representatives to resolve disputes and avoid further action.

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Kansas University officials seek funding for library upgrades

Charles F. Sco, LL Dyone, H. Snow of Kansas University. visiting Governor Stanly, discuss needs of the station and Dyche collection. They urge a new $50,000 building for the Dyche collection and additional improvements. The university requests $199,000 for maintenance.

Charles F. Sco

Belt Made Hair Grow and Beard Revival

Cleveland December 11 A Cleveland tannery engineer Timothy J Mulchay discovered a remedy that grows hair on bald beads He had been in the front near Heater class for years but recently his hair began to grow First fuzz appeared then a well developed bead of hair emerged He said he had been working under a belt and a doctor explained the hair grow by metricity after exposure to the belt heat

Jesse Jamna Missouri James James Brothers Lerieally Misawikane James Boys Jesse James Kansas City Louis James Jamos Cogtes Gonn Jesse James Bwa Cleveland Timothy J. Mulchay Mulehay Mulchay

SUPREME COURT EYES PHILIPPINE DUTY ISSUE

Manila December reports the Supreme Court case over tax duties on bonds from the United States under treaty terms. The decision could require return of all duties collected and repeal of certain charges, affecting customs and other taxes. The Philippines faces a broad tax dispute involving 35,000,000 in duties tied to imports and treaty provisions.

Manila Phitti United States United

Drowned in a Bathtub in San Antonio Barber Shop

Thomas J. Kent a local baggage agent for Southern Pacific and veteran of the Confederate era died in a bathtub at Elite House barber shop. He had eaten a hearty meal and may have suffered a stroke causing him to fall into the tub. A native of Louisiana, Kent served as steamboat captain after the war and held several railroad and steamship positions with Houston and Galveston headquarters. He was 61 and unmarried.

San Antonio Tex Thormas J. Kent Southern Pacific Mexico Canada Hotse Kent Louisiana Texas & New Orleans Railroad Houston Morgan Steamship One Galveston Thomas Kent

Walker Starts New York Meeting of Stockholders

Chairman Walker of Atchison announces a stockholders meeting of the road to be held in New York on December 12. The purpose is to discuss business and organize attendance at the main session.

Board of Directors New York

Bids Opened for Five Battleships and Six Armored Cruisers

Washington December 1 bids opened at the navy department for five new battleships and six armored cruisers totaling 154000 tons. The designs split between sheathed and unsheathed hulls to settle turret and armor debates, with speeds of at least 14 knots for battleships and 22 knots for cruisers.

Washington Navy Department Pennsylvania New Jersey Vie Scvew Ordnance Bureau Lost Hichborn Bether

Fragmented OCR notice from St Luke's hospital event

Fragment reads as misread text mentioning St Luke's hospital, a person named Dale, and unclear references to a Prope Mexies TM artui Aexiou company. The readable parts suggest an incident or transfer to hospital and a recalled career in comedy, but details are garbled.

Mitmespore Samn Baird St Luke's Tnt Mise Dale Emteria Aerica Keban Isier

Cashier Behind the Bars Charged With Embezzlement

Chicago reports show former Traders Loan cashier D Glenn brought back on embezzlement charges. He appeared last summer with the charge over two hundred, was placed in the county jail pending extradition, and had worked as a clerk at a hotel before his arrest in Rawlins.

D. Glenn Chicago Wailer Glenn Fermeriy Delam Accourite Chicnes Y Rawlins

American Bid Lower Delays Teanda Bridge Contract

London reports Sir Alfred Hickman criticizes the Teanda railroad bridge contract to America noting the American tender was the lowest and accepted while British firms were urged but deemed only suitable when public interests allow. Thorpe notes hospital aid and charitable gifts from the Central Comprehensive Christian Endeavor.

London Alfred Hickman House of Commons Teanda America Lord Cranborne Foremgn United Ki United States

Fragmentary Dream Narrative From Haima Scene

A disjointed dream report describes a morning scene near Haima with references to Bilas Si and a grave, noting a mother and friends, an unpleasant duty at waking, and a death tied to the dream. Details are fragmented and uncertain, with unclear attribution and sequence.

Haima Turin Bert Periad

Dolphin Message From Santa Fe Wires on Strike

A damaged telegram from Galveston dated December 10 1800 and addressed to C A Carpenter Local Chairman OR T Peach Springs Ariz urges action in a labor dispute. It references SPE workers and operators and calls for immediate effort with pay of expenses, signed as a message.

Santa Fe Galveston Tex C. A. Carpenter Peach Springs Ariz SPE Roryats

Liscum Funeral At Arlington In Washington

Remains of Colonel Tie are interred at Arlington with a cavalry squadron, Second Artillery, Capt. C. D. Parkhurst, and a battalion of Marines under Major Curmany. Episcopal service led by Rev. McKay Smibtty. Afterward volleys fired, officials and Congress members present including General A. W. Greely and Brigadier Generals.

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Trans continental association votes down colonist rates

The group rejects a proposed 11-A plan to issue Northern Pacific colonial rates via the Missouri River, limiting travel to California and intermediate points. Tickets would bear fixed dates from February 12 to April 30, with second class fares applying, coupons indorsed and valid for up to 24 hours, using the same schedule as St. Paul routes.

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No Change in Texas Strike Returns to Statu Quo

In Galveston Texas December 11 a status quo is reported on the Southern Division. General Manager Polk stated Frings could not be better and the Gulf California Santa Fe railway is constraining to a few operators and moving slowly as talks continue.

Southern Division Santa Fe Galveston Tex Polk Gulf, Colarads & Santa Fe Railway

Ree Db Opera House Presentation Dec 13 14 18

The notice advertises Ree Db Opera House showings on Thursday Friday evenings and a Saturday matinee detailing Rovrroons Progurtiva of b Tape Lacuard.

Ree Db Opera House Lacuard

May Indict Witnesses In Dayton Killing Case

A grand jury in Minotapeum and Mifin is examining the December killing of millionaire Leonard Day after a woman’s shot at the West hotel. Witnesses hesitate to reveal full details, with some holding back parts of the story and defense claims about what occurred. The case involves a Cincinnati tie and a guardian and judge’s involvement in prior proceedings.

Minotapeum Mifin Benmube Leonard Day Wotian West Sigainst Fereene

Local News Briefs From Ra- Maa and Quincy Street

Six physicians registered to attend the grad oper in Ra- Maa. Coureman Weber grooms beer for several days to attend the Business. The Pitterath street bridge is complete and open for travel. Frank Harrison was arrested for diversity conduct. About 100 attendees were present at the event at Quincy Street.

Ra- Maa Quincy Street Frank Harrison

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