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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1900
Page
4
The piece critiques tariff subsidies and the ship subsidy plan, naming Standard Oil, International Navigation, and shipowners as beneficiaries. It argues the bill serves a wealthy few, seeks tax gains from the public, and warns against sacrificing merchant marine freight relief. It notes U S policy in Cuba, UK and France commemorations, and calls for congressional scrutiny.
The article compares government subsidies in France Norway and the United States over twenty-five years. It notes France pays roughly seven million dollars annually and Norway's subsidies grow sharply. It argues United States cuts should match population and wealth, while France's shipping tonnage rose modestly, and Norway's rose nearly fourfold.
From the Indianapolis News opposition to the ship subsidy grows strong across the nation with Republicans and Temperance advocates urging defeat. Critics warn the measure favors wealthy ship owners and metropolitan corporations such as the International Navigation Company tied to John D. Rockefeller and Standard Oil. Concerns focus on subsidies totaling millions over decades and benefitting cargo ships with limited capacity rather than broader public interest.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe discusses social expectations for women, behavior in meals, and Christmas gift practices. It touches on marriage, frugality, and the burdens of societal roles, noting two local women with contrasting financial steadiness and a critical view of long Christmas lists.
A jumble of phrases depicts a life of desire and regret with stray images of mothers, miners, debt, charity, and bustling readers. The text references Gandruff II, Indian labor, and an enterprising St. Louis tobacconist, interwoven with mispellings and garbled dialogue.
Fragmented reflections touch on golf age limits and holiday virtue. Bits mention wedding mornings, Christmas, and legal doublespeak. A suggestive remark about lawyers contrasts with views on marriage and social norms.
The text depicts muffled dialogue about Sunday schools and editors. A manager notes cold tempers, while Seeley asks about a bill and an assistant mentions payment at sight. The scene hints at bustling prep for a bustling event as “Sante Claus” nears.
The Electro-Pren shallé Tube company forms in New Haven on December 21 with capital to unify service from New York through Bridgeport and New Haven to Hartford. Aimed at rapid merchandise movement, the system promises instant dispatch from New York to Connecticut and extends toward Springfield and Worcester.
A proposed movement aims to settle a large French Canadian population in uncolonized land in Quebec. Promoters include Quebec provincial officials and Lake St. John railroad backers. Incentives were offered to attract settlers, with guarantees of assistance and nominal-cost land, as Sir Wilfrid Laurier’s government signals support.
A Paris wine scandal reveals wine sold at low prices was adulterated with water and real wine, then tempered with potash, chalk, baryta, tannin and other substances. City laboratories tested samples. officials report the beverage was not fit for consumption and warned tavernkeepers of the risk.
The Ladies Music Club has secured Mr N M Beigham for January 4 at the First Christian church Bank Vault Dynamited Dalton City. The lecture on the Grand Canon is advertised as an evening event. A gang robbed a bank early today. authorities say no one was hurt and a security offer resisted the robbers.
An advertisement proclaims that rheum may become chronic and cover the body. It urges prompt treatment to cleanse the humors and prevent return. A user from Cove Point, South Dakota reports rapid improvement after taking Hood's Satanparilia, claiming complete skin health thereafter.
An 19th century patent remedy touts Hood's Sarsaparilia as a universal cure for all skin eruptions and promises to deliver on its claims. The advertisement urges readers to take it for relief and emphasizes its unequaled effectiveness.
A traveler recalls a remote town hotel with a sign promising meals at all hours, the hospitable yet curious innkeeper, and a night of ice tea misadventure amid heat and dust. He shares frontier anecdotes, treacherous mountain crossings, wagon trains, and a tense border with wild creatures, ending with a note on a local public notice about a Christmas gathering by the Young Women’s Christian Association.
British and American discussions on the Hay Pauncefote and Bulwer treaties surface in cables from London. Officials in Washington weigh domestic policy implications, with Nicaragua and Costa Rica to decide if proposed canal terms are acceptable, while Central American interests stress waterway control and regional impact.
In New York on December 14 a Surrogate’s court session drew a crowded audience as the will of Miss Helen Rush, valued at 75 000, was debated. The proceedings included questions about faith and science, with a doctor testifying about a child’s death certificate while never seeing the patient.
The document notes partition of Cornelius Vanderbilt's estate shares among his heirs following his September death. A commissioner determines amounts for each heir with Alfred G. and Ida Vane Merelis receiving unspecified sums and two daughters allotted $1, io, 27, 43, 5, while other heirs, Gertrudis Payne Bais and Cathertun heir brothers, receive adjusted cent allocations.
News item reports the closing ceremony at St Peter’s as well as Navy dispatches from Washington. Captain Hawter remarks the event does not affect Baskemtlon and notes American interests in Venezuela. A cruiser is sent from Cavite to Hong Kong for docking to observe the event.
A Nome wash case details a court action involving Chippewe and Lenderberg with delays. The report mentions Cape Some, a possible mine disruption, and Judge Noyes overseeing a matter in Overland Limitey. An advisory notes faster Missouri river and San Practice routes. A trader is charged with selling liquor without a license in a Saturday arrest by a deputy U S marshal.
The Novoe sharply attacks the joint note as too long to persuade and disputes accusations against the emperor and dowager empress. It questions the claim that Prince Titans slave caused treachery and argues Russia already withdrew troops from Pe Chi Li while Manchuria remains a concern.
William Hamilton Peter Hamilton and John Wendell appeared in city court on the charge of assaulting Mr Plato. They posted bonds of 100 dollars each. Trial set for January 2. All three asserted they were in Parkdale when the incident occurred.
Mrs Fiorence Johnson wife of De Johnson died at age 61 at her home on 325 Harr ton Street from asthma complications. The funeral will be at Leathers church 09 Hancock street tomorrow at 6 10 o clock. Peter K Lowe died at his son Willkure residence 405 Chandler street this morning and burial is in Rater cemetery southeast of locality. The report notes funeral and timing details with commemorations for both, reflecting a local obituary notice.
County Commissioner EL P. Ringers suffered a severe facial injury when he fell on thin court steps yesterday. Other local notes include off duty marshal staff, university ties, and Christmas activities. several arrests were reported for drunkenness and domestic issues with court dates set for January 2.
In a troubled scene a man died after a family dispute. He was taken to a hospital where medical staff fought to save him, but he died within hours. The incident involved a close relative and prompted police to investigate the circumstances surrounding his death.
A detailed account describes Basuto customs during a village ceremony where a rain-bringing figure appears in ceremonial attire, the festival lasting about two hours. The key moment features a horse procession, Musket-based guards, and villagers witness the rite as drums and weather lore converge.
A report details Peter Cart of an unspecified location suffering injuries when a cart or wagon axle failed during transport, causing him to be struck by a vehicle component. The incident occurred early this morning and involves unnamed witnesses. Further details are unavailable in the readable fragment.
Secretary J M Wallace of Knight and Laflew of Gevurity reports the sale of the residence owned by Sutton at 616 Harrisw. The deal involved framing misreadings and a shift of funds with references to Battion and Sommers. Details include travel notes toward New York and mentions of Louisville Louisville Kentucky and Bowling Green with names Eucene a charieh Ea and Clinton J Peerter.
A jagged OCR fragment notes laborers acting and serious exposure, with a New York DeM-All exchange cited as closed today, reflecting unclear local labor and market disruption. The readable words suggest concern over safety and economic activity in the affected area.
Transportation notice notes price changes and schedule references for the Rock Island Route. Mentions poor and Tap conditions, with return options and a date in 1908. Contains limited readable names and figures indicating rail service adjustments.
A fragmented item from COLORADO FLYER references autumn leaves and a community arrival. The readable text notes a flyer or notice tied to seasonal decor and local interest, with no clear date or full details available.
A garbled transit notice hints at a single fare for a trip to a point west of Missacurt toward Doe on the dates January 23 and 30 with a return craft, but the text is unclear.
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