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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1900
Page
4
A Topeka City of Topeka paper discusses subscription terms and edition details. It then comments on Roosevelt and Bryan politics, Cuba postal frauds, Li Hung Chang executions, and a mock presidential ticket with Swallow and Sheldon.
The Chicago News notes rising wheat prices reflect national effects and global crop prospects. Growth in Russian and southeastern European yields, plus South American harvests, could reduce U S export capacity and demand, potentially tightening supplies and broad price impacts across textiles, groceries, and other goods.
Extracts from the imperial customs report describe China’s foreign trade reaching new highs with Haikwan values exceeding 460.5 million and Haikwan taels at 16.5 million, aided by railways, improved internal trade, and rapid transport expansion. The article notes steady exchange, abundant rice, thriving silk, and a surge in commerce despite piracy along the West River and disruption in some routes. It highlights rail projects and new lines spurring growth, with expectations of further expansion toward southern regions and comparisons to India for future prospects.
A historical survey compares China and India, noting India's higher export value driven by fertile resources and a more industrious population, while China benefits from better roads and lighter taxation. It reports India’s export growth in 18% with record import trade values, opium and cotton goods rising, and mentions government steps to curb improper opium use.
The excerpt jokes about women's attire and behavior in social settings. It notes a Atchison girl who married recently and left with her husband, the idea of confession affecting social leverage, and references to remedies and unselfish women. It ends with a dramatic statement about a husband and intent.
A collection of aphorisms contrasts life at sea born, bachelor notions, and views on generosity. It notes serious men, memory of the poor, and common sayings about babies, advice from friends, strangers, and relatives, ending with reflections on favors and reciprocity.
A Philadelphia Record column mixes humor and maxims with a morale note about trying new things. It also advertises a Santa Fe Route homeseekers excursion for July 4 to multiple western states and Garfield Park Fourth of July festivities with concerts and attractions.
New York July 2 The search for bodies aboard the burned steamer Saale faces great difficulty with the upper deck awash and mud in the bow. Many are believed trapped in the stock holds as crews break up cargo and iron gratings. The fire continues in the Main hull as authorities estimate up to 200 dead and missing among 137 crew and deckhands. Bodies found in Hoboken and at the pier remain unidentifiable while hospital reports show several seriously injured but not in danger.
Theodore Roosevelt and party arrived by special train at Santa Fe depot amid a crowded platform. Governor spoke to Kansans praising thrift and industry, noting local regiments and community effort, while the crowd cheered and bands played, ending as Roosevelt waved from the rear car.
Silver capereans traveling to Kansas City for the national convention will recess their tekere and badges at the Auditorium Opera House on Ninth Street between 6 and 12 o clock Wednesday morning.
Tas bulk starch and various brands priced for Tuesday. List includes Perfection Starch Eclipse Starch Faultless Starch and Blue Starch, Silk Soap bars, table and maple syrups, Sorghum, Rising Sun stovish, coffee, patent flour, and tooth picks with unit prices and package sizes.</s>
A Nebraska party roundup reports Senator Baker leading in several county caucuses with Johnson in Kearney and another Baker endorsement in Franklin and Cowley. In Winfield and Lyon, Baker supporters claim regional wins as Burton and Horton tensions surface. Hill and Sulzer mentions surface as platform talks dominate, with Bryan's attendance uncertain.
Edward D Stiles attends as new Democratic ally as United States Monetary League opens in Kansas City with a session on money, trusts and imperialism. Speaker Harvey calls for declaration of principles while critics denounce Republican financial policy and imperial actions, signaling party alignment and a push for expansion of civilization.
July 2 in Lincoln, Ned reports WooJ Ievan and David HN of New York held a lengthy conference that ran past midnight. Senator Hill was driven to a hotel and retired. He left at 5 am for Kansas City with his wife Mayor McGuire of Syracuse and Eugee Hughes of New York. Local politicians in Lincoln count on Ievans to persuade the former senator to return.
In Hoboken the North German Lloyd docks suffered a catastrophic blaze. By 2 PM July 2, forty bodies had been recovered from the river, many blackened and distorted by fire and water. Identification was difficult, aided only by trinkets. Losses to ships and warehouses total about 76 million dollars, with Nord German Lloyd estimating under five million in their own warehouses. The company secured temporary HQ and aid from the Pennsylvania Railroad, distributing funds, clothing, and food to seamen and workers. Divers reported eight bodies recovered from the Saale wreck with corpses burned on deck and in passages.
The State Convention selected delegates for the National Silver Republican convention in Kansas City. The list includes Samuel Kingman John Conway Joseph Waters AT Mon Jases te Kutchen Me Cowamton Ge Kouenian John Harper Dr Waystadl Bridgebury Web Menai an Thultz dange Dilley Jonathan Avene F.K. Gries Ek Swanson J A Wawker TC Wilton CS Reed 32 W Ober N Dewman TT Bond Decy Willak son B S Finleen H W Turner W Cleia FR By Lawrence J W McCormick A Davie TM James J a Lech 19 M Crate A St Eidres NA Fenner Br Ws eatings Peyton B D Wughty Ded B Jona W Taylor H Finley Las Smith H Ro bert Td Barnes H Brotherton A P k In J Fulton H Corbin James Papin Ravin.is Marin Te Nisery W Ander spice eae a Marea vase rwitner Catan Jinroh F Fabtar WR Hazen FW Crow ROH Balinese Ed Ayers SB Grown BN Smith %. Clues El 1 W Brock W Sigdalr i Hirambark GB Purviance Bod Madien W N Hnistead Sar Jones Teh BE en Bam Part Cot HH Win Ireland 4 Weaver Gov W Voute je Jotin
A worker named George Moeser was injured this morning when an axe slipped while cutting a fallen tree. The blow struck his head through his clothing, causing a bad wound and rendering him unable to move. He received aid on site and was taken for further medical care.
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