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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1900
Page
8
Ivory Soap is praised as the bather's soap for skin care. It costs more than common soaps due to its ingredients and making. The text argues for self-respect and using a pure soap that respects the skin's delicacy.
Governor Rovervale wins senate seat as Roosevelt speaks to an estimated crowd of 3,000 at Lake Contrary public park five miles from the city. The address深focused on independence and national spirit, drawing enthusiastic but tense applause that grew as the night wore on.
Ten new whale cars to be built at Santa Fe shops in the city within days. These cars are the best yet by the line, 79 feet long with extra large windows double glazed to keep out dust. They ride on six-wheel trucks, feature white metal water tanks and washstands, overhead water tanks, seating for about sixty, gold stripe detailing, Grandart plush upholstery, and Baker heaters. Delivery expected by mid August.
London held Mrs Leslie Carter liable for £63 for gowns worn in the Zara prostitution scandal in New York. Her later trial and discharge in New York did not void the London contract. The plaintiff also received further sums totaling £2,372 from the dresses involved. In other news, George F. Pitoybay claimed the Pacific Coast Tennis Championship by defeating Summer Hardy in ten games. Marvin elected president of the Society for the Promotion of Engineering and Industry.
Disjointed report from stalled auditorium trusses to court house closure and July Fourth events. Mentions George Clark fishing at Lake View, Dr. A Embren address at an insane asylum, a new fountain and flower beds at Huntoon Park, Pat Sherman in a 2480 trot at St Joe, and a nearly ready council chamber floor. Describes Salvation Army greetings, stray horses moved to southern circuits, odd tales of Aloes and Sean canans, a new grandstand planned for Washburn field, Topkin drive pavement extension, and various patriotic activities including a rough rider costume suggestion and a gun salute at the state house. Downbeat notes on watermelons, political shifts, and a Fourth of July view from the dome. The crowd and governor interact as the reform school events unfold and a train rushes to the old settlers’ reunion.
In Chicago on July 5 a 90 degree day caused extreme heat with eight deaths and four prostrations reported by night. Christian Johnston, a domestic worker on Sheffeld Avenue, tried to burn herself by saturating clothing with kerosene and lighting it. She was taken to a hospital where she remains delirious and ranting.
Washington civil service notices list Wren J. Benecaster of Monkville appointed an observer in weather. Dr J N Scott is shown as a pension examiner. The item notes official observer and medical pension roles with names and locations.
A late summer Garfield park event entertained about four thousand attendees with two concerts at two and four pm, races won by Claude Straude, Dean Harris, Arthur Ide, and Willie Schwab. Kelley staged a balloon ascent, parachute jump, and fireworks closed the program amid minor injuries and ejections for drunkenness.
London naturalizes Marshall Owen Roberts son of a wealthy New York goods merchant family from the early 1830s. His widow inherited millions and moved to London, marrying Col Vivian of the British army famed as the handsomest man in England. A Roberts daughter wed Ames Van Wart, a New York figure, leaving present New Yorkers with little recollection of the family.
New York reports that graduates from eastern colleges who secured jobs in the Chinese customs service face disappointment as the war in China disrupts plans. Appointments were made by Secretary Robert Hart with a two year language training period and promised salaries starting on departure.
The article notes Cornell graduates awaiting news on China postings amid Secretary Hart’s plan to place Chinese customs in the hands of young college men. Several graduates went to China last year and are among foreigners at risk from the Boxer movement. Some awaiting graduation fear continued service and may abandon preparations.
London July 5 A large American Society dinner honored the Fourth of July with nearly 400 attendees including Lord Wolseley Lord Jersey Henry Campbell Bannerman and Ambassador Choate. Senator Depew Caunton Wolcott and other dignitaries spoke praising Anglo American unity and peaceful global order amid talks of Philippines and colonial ties.
New York millionaire H Belmont owner of yachts horses and railroads is open to supporting William Jennings Bryan. A State Journal reporter notes Belmont may back a ticket aligned with the party head and platform as a basis for a November victory.
Kansas City July 5 An evening parade highlighted the convention closing festivities. A mounted police cordon led the first division followed by the Kansas City Flambeau club. The Bryan club from Lincoln wore blue and buff regalia with cocked hats as they rebuilt convention hall. Kansas itself was well represented with carriers from the Traveling Men's club and banners boasting potatoes and stockyards industry. Rockets lit the sky while youngsters fired crackers amid the crowd.
Kansas City July Towne says in a signed AP statement he is greatly encouraged this morning by assurances of support from delegations across the country. He asserts Democratic friends are the only confident and purposeful backers, pledging to unite opponents of Republican misgovernment.
Ex Senator Hill recalls a humorous Lincoln trip as reporters mobbed the station and Bryan hosted him. A receptionist in the bathroom greets him with a quip about cards and headlines, revealing the era’s press culture and gossip.
The piece critiques deceptive medical advertisements aimed at women. It notes how claims to “write to a woman” distract from the real point that no doctor’s advice is offered, and warns that unqualified advice is as dangerous whether from a woman or man. It counters that genuine consultation by letter is available from Dr. Pierce, underscoring risks of false promises.
A jumbled dispatch reports Kansas figures disputing national affairs with remarks by Kansans about state leadership. In separate incidents RC Coffman was jailed for disturbing Mrs Burns and her sister after drunken abuse at East Fourth Street boarding house. Jim Hughey, a Wabash engineer, died in Peru Indiana after two weeks of hiccoughing caused by choking.
A nostalgic ad claims a cough medicine and a famous tonic cured lung troubles rapidly. It touts Diphtheria relief in twenty minutes and urges readers to obtain the remedy at local drug stores.
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