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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1900
Page
4
The Transvaal conflict looms as weather and coal prices collide with labor and industry figures. Reports mention Governor Treplett and political maneuvering, with discussions of Ladysmith and strategic moves by British and Dutch forces. The piece notes tensions in Kentucky style political debates and calls for expeditions to Peary while weighing internal party rifts.
An 1840s style critique argues duties on pulp and paper protect Canadian forests and raise costs for American publishers. It laments government tariffs as a tool to curb foreign competition, warning of broad harm to journalism and the press.
Readable portions show scattered phrases about schools, a gun, and a pie idea. The text mixes names and odd images, leaving unclear events or dates.
A fragment mentions a woman declining a ticket buyer while entertaining guests. It notes suspicion when money is made by selling tickets at the door and a man who sold tickets appears. The passage is incomplete and terse.
Ottawa reports Mr Borden outlining measures to support Imperial government for South Africa. Defence of Manitoba and Northwest, with efforts to bolster forces before dispatch. Plans mention organizing mounted regiments and potential deployments to South Africa. Official note confirms strategic selections by war office.
Fragmentary report notes a group of United Irish societies volunteers from Chicago planning a Sunday departure for New York. They intend to sail for Taureney Macgevs and join a limited corps in Wi Emer actAy, with eleven volunteers from Boston seen among them before News Cheer Pet. Under the re Unit
In St Louis a State Journal rep found James Chumas at a Western Union desk with messages. He invites the reporter to his home and plans to tour with lectures in December, intending to visit Topeka and Chicago afterward.
Ex Governor Wolcott of Massachusetts wires the president stating inability to accept a seat on the new Philippine commission. Three commissioners named Taft Worcester and Denby. likely a Southerner and a Democrat to follow. Buffalo theater managers hold important meeting to form syndicate, with attendees Kenn Drew Anderson Campbell Meyers Shaw. no statements issued. Burton to speak in Brooklyn as Union League club invites Bryan for February 20 address. other reports describe shifting rumors and unclear outcomes in several figures.
Columbus Feb 1 D and Freeman a prominent Grand Army man and owner of Columbian nurseries died at his home last evening of heart failure after thirty years residence in Columbus and work as a £ 00 iet seller in Cherked county
An old advertisement extols patriotism and urges blood purification as essential for citizenship and life. It promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy praised by a testimonial from Josie Exton of Springs, Che. The copy blends nationalist rhetoric with patent medicine claims.
Hood’s pills are claimed to cure a digestive ailment in a brief local notice. The item notes a remedy used by residents, with little detail on dosage or side effects.
Doug Bourdette returns from Cuba amid reports of a planned La Gloria townsite near Puerto Principe. He describes costly land, unclear titles, and harsh marsh terrain, with stock investors facing losses while locals struggle under a fragile political path to independence.
A Kansas goose story from Atchison describes Mrs Murrell owning geese that reportedly lay gold like grains. Bricks around her home are said to contain silver and gold particles, with analyses claiming traces of gold in the crane. The town buzzes as residents claim the bricks and birds yield gold-like material found in craw and bricks alike.
Burlington Tet reports Republicans lead in county contests with half the votes counted from the military ballot. Murace White, a Popular candidate, backs Mohie Bene Uy for district clerk and will transfer records to Ea. Wade, a Republican worker. Wade has been active for seven months. Waivers Republican is expected to defeat Prager, Democrat, for county attorney, with Frazier currently holding the office.
Relatives of Matildah MoVey express uncertainty as search efforts stall. Fragmentary notes mention a disappearance from Fort Boole and rumors of an abduction or fatal incident, while family members remain unsure of the next step.
Atchison reports a New York kite craze with John McGibbon performing a kite signal act from Donald Hiroe’s store. Local farming notes include ten calves sold for $210 and cash proceeds over $200. Golden wedding celebrated in Lawrence with 1879 move to Sumner County and six children. Washington’s birthday party planned by Horton’s largest fraternal group. Weather and telegraph delays, a big farm land sale near Goddard, and a new fire engine contract for Winfield.
The British Medical Institute opens a permanent Topeka office at 12 Topeka avenue offering free consultation examination and advice to invalids who call before February 27. The institute lists Dr Edward Becally as chief consulting surgeon and promises free minor surgical operations and rapid treatment for conditions including weakness catarrh and cancer during the offer period with daily hours 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sundays excepted.
William Shakespeare plans a lecture and singing recital at the Grand Opera House under the Ladies' Music club. The Inter Ocean notes his Chicago series, praising his breathing and tone projection, platform manner, and familiarity with vocal art.
Alvin J. Dodge, Oakland school board president, announces candidacy for the Thirty-eighth district legislature. He has 12 years in Oakland, 17 years at Santa Fe shops, and leads a petition drive with over 500 names from shop workers praising his integrity and GOP ties. Voters in Topeka wards, Oakland, and Tecumseh township are named in the district.
Sanitary officials warn of extensive improvements on the Chicago sanitary canal in Joliet at risk as a massive ice gorge holds the bunk and could break away during thaw. A recent bridge destruction left a clean sweep in the channel and threatens the dam tall race and trestle work under construction. Dynamite and explosives are being used to break the ice.
The Santa Fe grievance committee of the Order of Railway Telegraphers will meet in Topeka next Thursday to press General Manager Mudge for a revision of the present schedule. The goal is shorter, regular hours and higher pay. Other Santa Fe bargaining groups have recently pressed wage increases, but were denied after conferences.
Topeka residents are invited to view the Atlas Vitaphone film of the Jeffries vs Sharkey bout. The full length fight, shown with canvassed 25 rounds, uses thousands of feet of film to recreate the match. Also note: a seven year old girl, daughter of Henry Lacey, fractured her right arm playing Friday at 1403 Tyler Street.
Homer Hiatt died last night of smallpox after a week of illness and was buried today. He operated a meat market at 401 Lafayette Street Parkdale. Quarantine measures were reportedly lax with a chickenpox sign posted late and a guard present only after several days. Doctors urged proper fumigation and stricter isolation while noting the case as a malignant smallpox outbreak.
In a crowded Senate session President Allen and others sparked laughter as a resolution offering U S mediation to end the South African conflict was adopted amid opposition. Senator Chandler criticized the bill citing Republican principles and warned against invalidating bimetallic policy.
North Topeka items report pneumonia cases, family moves, and church activities. Oscar Perkins leaves for Kansas City. George L. Miller and family in Quincy Street address. John Anderson returns from Orange City. DeVinney family noted. Rev. W. S. Syers and Rev. Byers travel to Galveston with pulpit arrangements canceled due to illness. James Bates of Menoken township dies of cancer. funeral at Prairie Home Cemetery led by Rev. Hutchinson. Local socials include a surprise party for Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Curtis on Taylor Street. residents preparing to move to Som irk Oklahoma. Woman's Missionary Society meets with program on Joy. officers elected. hospitality at the meeting. next meeting planned.
Distress over kidney illness described as relieved in six hours by a stated remedy. The ad claims fast water retention relief and promotes a product from Bou Oyoe Brig Co with addresses in Topeka Kansas and mentions Spain and other locations.
The Palace Clothing company of this city has purchased from trustees the stock of gentlemen's furnishing odds formerly belonging to J. B. Mills & Co, valued at about 4000 dollars. The sale completes a financial transfer noted in city business records.
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