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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal discusses wartime policy and political shifts, noting President Wilson era issues, vaccination debates, and Kentucky and Missouri political maneuvers. It critiques taxation, shipping projects, and regional tensions while highlighting legislative and executive actions affecting the era.
The New York editorSalbrt asserts Bryan’s recent remarks push for expansion while denying colonial rule. He cites Bryan’s Minneapolis interview claiming U S land could grow where a capable people exist, but warns against annexing subject territories under colonial governance.
The speech lauds American energy and enterprise, tracing growth from fur trade to cotton plantations, and urges bold nation building. It praises Mr. Bryan and calls for expansionist policy while welcoming a future across the Pacific.
A Chicago News excerpt argues that England’s large purchases to sustain the South African war have boosted profits in England at America’s expense. It warns that a large European war would raise prices and boost exports briefly but ultimately curb Europe’s ability to buy American goods, harming U S prosperity.
The Atchison Globe recounts public notices and cultural notes including Mrs Rockefeller’s missing photo in papers and talk of a family album parody. It notes Mrs Pullin’s New York burn and neighbors’ favors, a preacher in Happy Hollow, and Felix Morris’s death with reminiscences of his stage roles and Rudyard Kipling.
A compilation of aphoristic musings on finance, behavior, and social observation. Witty maxims touch on stock markets, deliberate action, and human nature with several quips about risk, honesty, and charity.
A damaged fragment from New York areas discusses gender roles and education. It mentions women wanting husbands to work while they worry, with unclear phrases about real education and perception, reflecting a blurred early 20th century social view.
A fragmented remark notes a woman speaking of being nervous when discussing her husband and his wife. It contrasts this with a man who rarely stays sober, suggesting he would drink less if his engagement altered his habits.
A survey of current monthlies including Sippincott's Magazine Appletons Popular Science Monthly Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly and Engineering Magazine highlights new fiction from leading and rising writers plus scientific features on astronomy explosives trolley systems and electrical safety. Notable pieces cover South African war insights Wagnerian personality and current public affairs with prominent names and institutions referenced throughout.
An old promotional testimonial describes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for blood poisoning rheumatism and kidney stomach ailments. The user cites infections from wounds at San Juan Hill and praise for the product as a purifying blood tonic, claimed to have saved life and cured rheumatism.
Florence Alabama reports General Jon Wheeler intends to resign from the Hurhth district after privately notifying William J. Wow. Wheeler says he will return to Washington soon and will resign if necessary, amid uncertainty over his future duties and possible replacement.
Representative Curtis of Kansas reports a favorable military affairs committee action on a bill to appropriate 100000 for a new hospital at Fort Leavenworth. He also pressed for a treasury estimate to fund quarters replacing McPherson and Thomas Hall, with a requested total of 225000.
Manila January 17 Archbishop Chapelle the apostolic delegate to the Philippines stirs Catholics of all nationalities. Filipinos see him as joint agent of McKinley and the pope to reinstate friars. Dominicans claim Chapelle favored keeping the orders, Chapelle denies it. Catholics petition against friars returning to parishes citing oppression and immorality linked to the 1896 revolution. Local leaders, Manila elites cable the pope as crowds fear clashes if friars are expelled. General Otis comments defend church autonomy and individual liberty under the American constitution.
Voters of the Second ward gathered at Third Presbyterian Church last night to express dis satisfaction with the city council placing pest huts along their thoroughfare. Michael Heery presided with stirring speeches by Sam Miller J D Eversole AF Wesson and others. The group adjourned to meet tomorrow evening at Railroad M A rooms to protest again at the huts. Circulars signed by L D Aversale AF Wesson M Heery and Joseph Griley were distributed inviting all citizens incl women.
The city committee schedules a February primary amid murmurs of council candidates. In the Third Ward M Santinier ages candidates Samson and W F Weber face active opposition. Republicans have not yet found challengers to Councilman Blossom in the First Ward or Councilman Benson in the Second.
Senate committee on Interoceanic canals circulated a rewritten Nicaragua canal bill. Amendments strike many House provisions, drop abrogation of the Clayton Bulwer treaty, and rescind purchase of concessions from Nicaragua and Costa Rica. Funding rises to 140000.90, and vessel size, staffing, and recommission rules are altered.
Frankfort Kentucky January 17 The legislature met in joint session at noon to finalize the journals of the two houses for the United States senator election The journals show Blackburn was the winner Speaker Trimble declared Mr Hiniker duly elected to succeed Wim Lind say Bryan was present and applauded as Senator elect Blackburn delivered a brief acceptance speech
In Washmeter Jan 232 the attorney general Crow asked the supreme court today to restrain the IAM and the city of Chicago from operating seeking a bill for an injunction. A ruling on action was not immediately announced.
A nine man section gang on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railway tunnel near Oxford New Jersey was struck by a coal train today. Two were killed instantly and a third died soon after. Six others are seriously hurt. The accident occurred when the engine entering the tunnel ran into the rear of the train due to poor visibility.
The senate has fate on a Reanncal Dill on Thursday February fifteenth. No hour was set.
Report recounts John Dowie and his followers guarding a sealed chest. Dated during a tense period in the city of Zion, the scene centers on prompts of a grand treasure and promises of land purchases. Observers doubt Dowie’s sincerity as the town weighs the spectacle and its impact on Mount Olives prophecy.
A garbled narrative depicts a chaotic gathering with a parody of royalty and colorful characters. The scene climaxes in violence and scandal as a sudden assault erupts during the revelry, leaving a hushed crowd and shifting loyalties in the morning aftermath.
Congressmen Curtis of Kansas secured a War Department letter to request quarters at Fort Leavenworth Kin replacing McPherson and Thomas Kalla. McPherson and Thomas Halls condemned by the Inspector General. Appropriation requested for new quarters amounts to 285,000 dollars.
Washington January 17 The house committee on appropriations approved the pension appropriations bill carrying a total of 146,245 20 as estimated by the pen office. The committee also reported the joint resolution for a constitutional amendment directing direct election of U S senators by the people.
A testimonial from Rowen of Wisconsin asserts his wife’s advice saved him from a worsening cough and breathing trouble. He credits Dr Kings Now Discovery with curing coughs colds bronchitis pneumonia asthma hay fever and throat and lung ailments. The ad promises a dollar price with a guaranteed result and trial bottles at Waggoner’s drug store in Juneau.
Kansas City and Return two dollars via the Santa Fe with tickets on January 14 to 17 and a return limit January 20. The notice mentions multiple trains daily in that direction and includes endorsements from Prof M Tf and others, along with a local pharmacist Squires and a tonic claim for cough relief.
A public health notice explains why visually impaired people may prefer wearing glasses, noting the prevalence of eye conditions and the safety of using corrective eyewear. It argues that proper glasses reduce harm and improve attention, countering stigma and encouraging consistent use.
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