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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1900
Page
4
In a sprawling market overview, the piece cites Frick era figures, notes on steel pricing, bond markets, and currency shifts. It references Canadian pulp wood policy, Cuba trade, and Hawaii, Porto Rico, and Philippine imports. The article weaves political and economic concerns with stock and commodity movements.
Fragmented OCR text discusses tariffs and economic strains with garbled phrases. It hints at debates on tariffs, wages, labor and government policy, mentioning citizens, capital and labor factions, and ongoing economic concerns in an unclear historical context.
A February assembly addressed the footwear industry’s battle against protective tariffs and foreign competition. Leaders including Mr. Tati and A. H. Batcheller urged resisting 15 percent raw material levies, warning such moves could force producers to lose foreign markets to German and other makers. They urged preserving export momentum and warned policy risks for domestic shoe exports ahead of a broader free trade stance. The talk highlighted rising exports despite taxes and noted Europe’s interest in American shoe styles and workmanship.
A garbled Atchison Globe item jokes about youth fashion, fortune telling, and social proprieties. It notes a woman’s deck of cards drawing crowds, warns parents to be patient with children, and mentions Mrs Lysander Appleton’s club memberships amid domestic routines.
A humorous New York Press excerpt on how women influence men at dinner and etiquette in elevators. It playfully asserts that clever women deter expositions and that a husband removes his hat in courtesy when a strange woman is present, especially with a wife and children nearby.
A patchwork of aphorisms and observed vignettes from Chicago humorists comments on marriage envy vanity and social quirks. The piece strings together quick quips about hats fashion compliments and relationships showing witty seeping social critique. It preserves period tone and local flavor with compact satirical observations.
Washington February 42 The widow of a hero seeks a government position but finds no influence with Daniel S Depew saying he has little sway in awarding posts in the government printing offices. A man who claimed to be a senator pressed him for endorsement and the widow was urged to sign a paper to secure a posting.
Fragmentary text mentions a theater fit and a store scene with Irene Mies 0 Peedi, unclear actions or outcomes. No coherent names or dates emerge to form a solid news item.
A New York City rumor implicates politicians from both major parties in a long running financial scandal tied to the Third Avenue elevated line. Reports say the debt burden prompted fees well above market rates, delaying contracts and revealing extensive political connections among stockholders and creditors led by Kuhn Loeb & Co. A protective creditor committee formed with executives from Central Trust and Mercantile Trust to safeguard mutual interests as banks and life companies inch toward statements.
Two Yonkers men, Charles Jones and Walter Leggett, work at a Yonkers tallow factory and rode a river ice floe for ten hours from Yonkers to Fort Lee. They faced rising floes, scarce food, and exposure after crossing the Hudson, finally rescued by a ferryboat off Fort Lee. Authorities note the river ice was dangerous and could only be navigated by stout craft.
A US syndicate will invest to establish a steel rail plant near Monterey Mexico. The ground has been purchased and ore and coal are readily available for shipment. The project promises employment for about 4000 workers across all departments and will be the first of its kind in Mexico with several American capitalists as large stockholders. State tax payments and related finances are noted in the report.
Washington reports Otis cabled the War Department with a list of casualties in Luzon dated February 1. The entries note numerous causes including malaria fever, drownings, gunshots, pneumonia, dysentery, and other deaths among infantry, cavalry, and band members across locations such as Manila, Arroyo, and Angeles with several names and units listed.
The House Military Affairs Committee begins hearings in Washington on alleged improper military action in Wardner Idaho. Brigadier General Merriam and Idaho Governor Steunenberg attend as witnesses describe martial law, arrests, the tin pen, and the 1000 miner gathering at the Bunker Hill mine.
Chicago dispatch reports Democratic leaders plan to include a direct election plank in the party platform. Chairman Jones says recent debates on Senate selection have stirred public demand for change and vows the platform will endorse a constitutional amendment to allow popular vote in choosing U.S. senators.
New York February 2 Interstate Commerce Commissioners Prothy and Clementh testified before a Senate committee urging a bill to grant the ICC authority over railroad rates They argued the commission is too constrained by court delays and should set rates immediately upon valid complaints They cited grain shipments from Chicago to Texas at prices above published rates and pressed for power to adjust rates and examine railroad company records
The annual meeting of the Board of Directors and Stockholders of The Kansas Prospecting and Mining Exchange will be held at Waters & Waters suite in Topeka Kansas on Saturday February 24 1904 at 8 o clock p m for purposes of reorganizing the company amending the charter election of officers and transacting other business. All parties interested and directors and stockholders requested to be present. Officers listed: WM Irving President IT 4 Hayes Vice President and Director Eatrich A Coney T Thompson Directors.
Mrs J C Going Sick is described with vague details about a site and a remedy. The text mentions a person named Mrs J C Going and a punitive or health claim, with references to a doctor, a merchant, and a drugstore remedy called Dean's Ointment costing 1 cent. The fragmentary nature limits clarity and full facts.
Washington details from the senate elections committee hearing as Senator Clark faces questions over campaign expenses. He explains destroying checks and stubs, defends legality under Montana law, and clarifies sources for funds and purchases tied to his campaign. He denies involvement in bribery rumors and criticizes actions by associates.
A collection of critical excerpts praising E. W. Howe and his book The Story of a Country Town. Notable figures include Chas Dudley Warner W D Howells and Mark Twain. Reviews from Century Sat- urday Review Edinburg Review and others echo strong acclaim.
The Tag State Journal will not raise prices in March. It will be mailed at the regular 30 cent rate in the United States, postage paid for that month.
A fragmented report describes testimony and committee proceedings concerning an inquiry. It notes questions about expenses, an appointment by the committee, and the possible exclusion or inclusion of key witnesses, with mentions of Mr Clark and Mr Frank Corbett in relation to the hearing.
At the New York meeting on February 20 Alfred Clifford was elected director for one year replacing F B Voorhees. Five-year directors named include Thomas Dolan G B Ward James Hopkins J A Drake and Charles Boynton. Stockholders adopted amendments to allow building and operation of railroads and to widen operational powers. Also approved was the cancellation of part of the preferred stock.
Forecasters say colder air and possible rain or snow move into the region tonight. The latest bulletin notes a high northwest wind and a low in Oklahoma with a second low in Arizona, while the north settles near zero as readings reach a 44 degree maximum by early afternoon.
Lincoln Nebraska February 20 with the arrival today of the Ki Towa and Minnesota buttermakers large delegations expected for the week convention. Secretary Ludendert says attendance could reach 3400. General sessions will be in the auditorium nearly continuous Friday night Milwaukee and Kansas City contest for next year’s meeting. Convention opened at 2 o’clock.
Fire today wiped out most of a primary business district in Decatur Alabama. Six brick buildings and their contents were lost with estimates around 100000 dollars. Insurance coverage about 69000 dollars. The hardest hit firms include English Day Caller Son Neabitt Co J W Bailey Inney Bros and F Howard. Also notes a writ of habeas corpus in New York and a tangential court discussion in Brooklyn about attorneys and syndicates.
Chicago February 20 Judge Seaman grants stay on denial of injunction in a copy right infringement dispute involving the Chicago Tribune and Associated Press. The case centers on alleged infringement and AP’s challenge to prior U.S. district court action. Samuel Gompers returns from Cuba aboard the Mexicq steamer, listing as president of the American Federation of Labor. Oberlin in Ohio pledges $40,000 endowment for the president’s chair. Coffeyville plans a new brick industry after chartering the McAlister Vitrified Brick and Power Company with $24,000 capital.
Miss Lowise McLaughlin died after months of illness at her sister Mrs J J Penney's Hutchinson home. Funeral services are set for 10 am Wednesday in Hutchinson with burial in Topeka. She was sister to Mrs Irma Evarts and had many friends and relatives here. Further announcement will give service details.
A local notice indicates Harry Jone and Wrann Stine as residents noting a bid for Fourth Ward school board seat. It mentions Mrs and co hosting an event with tables and recitations, plus a Santa Fe excursion sale on February 20 offering tickets to Oklahoma City and several states at special fare.
Fragmented ad style item touts cure for scalds cuts and boils with phrases like the best pile cure on earth. Mentions Daly Sy tents and a claim of fever relief. References a drug store at Takeen sas avenue and brand Bold.
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