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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1900
Page
11
Gumption rests on honesty says the piece, praising Ivory Soap as a pure vegetable oil soap priced to suit the very poorest families. It argues women who trusted cheap substitutes learned a hard lesson and now prefer a high quality soap made in large enough quantities to be affordable.
At the president's Canton home crowds greet Governor Roosevelt with cheers as McKinley, Roosevelt, and others appear on the porch. The scene includes a formal handshake, speeches praising unity, and a dinner where state and national figures discuss matters briefly amid a celebratory mood.
An old ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Pills Pellets as boosting vital power and cleansing the system. It claims improved digestion, stomach and organ function, and relief from weakness tainted by alcohol or drink, urging readers to use the product for health restoration.
An auction is scheduled for Santa Fe car shop properties this afternoon. The project details include plans for new buildings under the direction of John Pluser, with a focus on structural material and layout, while the final decision on contracting is pending a future ruling.
A fragmented report shows Supreme Court denying habeas corpus in the Chamberlain embezzlement case. Judge McCabe bound Chamberlain over to district court while the remedy of habeas corpus was considered inappropriate. the court avoided ruling on guilt or innocence and left the core issues unsettled.
A garbled historical plea about a so called good cough medicine. The text includes broken phrases about relief from diphtheria and claims of rapid cure at drugstores. It presents a dubious medical claim in a faded OCR fragment.
Railroads rush to handle Kansas wheat harvest with 100000 boxcars and eighty mile long trains. Rock Island plans 2500 new cars by August 15 to move a record crop potentially worth up to 100 million dollars, with routes across the state and estimates of 250 days to ship full output among four lines.
Topeka church notices list multiple congregations with service times and topics. North Topeka Baptist at Laurent and Hartrain hosts morning sermon The Boy Who Lived in Church and evening The Greatest Human Victory. Second United Presbyterian at Bennett's Flats schedules 1 am and 7:30 pm sermons In Remembrance of Me and At His Feet. First Church of Christ Scientist at Hunroon and Polk shows services at 9 and 11 am with Sunday school at noon.
A fragmented Topeka reader letter cites Mrs B W Gries of 816 Monroe St in a troubling report about alleged abuse and remedies. The text mentions Kinney and a three year period, with references to medical treatments and a sequence of events, though much is garbled.
A crowded local religious page lists sermons and services across multiple churches. Notable items include First Presbyterian with Rev. Warren Sherman preaching at morning and evening, First Congregational with Dr Fisk leading morning and evening talks, and First Methodist with J T McFarland detailing classes and sermons. Also scheduled are Junior and Senior Endeavor events, temperance meetings, and a baptism in the morning.
News brief summarizes Governor Roosevelt's Topeka stop en route to Oklahoma, noting speeches and attendance at the Rough Riders reunion. It also lists related regional events including a Santa Fe transfer, waterworks orders, and census figures.
The report notes TL Webster Davis visiting his sister in La Harps, Megiance renamed for a party event, and Governor Roosevelt visiting Mark Hanna and President Maxinley. Dom Paul vows to fight with 500 men as expeditions prepare to begin a search for Arctic explorer Andree.
The Topeka water committee led by Councilman Hughes and Street met with President Street and Manager O Neal to discuss selling the Topeka Water company plant. They proposed appointing engineers to value the property, with price not binding until both sides approve by August 1, and stressed disinterested appraisers. The deal remains tentative but agreed as fair, with further talks planned.
Auctioneer John Ashbrough opened the sale of houses on the Santa Fe shop extension site at 2 PM. The first five room cottage began at 100 dollars with lively bidding as spectators urged pace and purpose. The house sold to F. Fensky for 160 dollars, followed by a two room cottage sold to M. Heery for 96 dollars.
Multiple heat related fatalities reported with twelve dead and several others in serious condition. Weather officials warn the heat may be temporary though more hot weather is forecast. Names of the deceased and scattered anecdotal notes follow the telegram style dispatches from Chattanooga and Lexingdon area officials.
Arkansas Republicans gathered in Little Rock on July 7 to nominate a candidate for governor and decide the remaining state ticket. The convention outlined platform aims and confirmed portions of the slate from the Philadelphia convention.
General Otis arrived in Washington from Rochester and met with Secretary Root. He reportedly discussed the military situation in the Philippines and the possible deployment of troops to China, noting General MacArthur’s reluctance to spare more units and the two month delay to move reinforcements from the United States. The talks hint at a shift toward using fewer occupying forces to free troops for China.
Mrs H L Hall from Topeka dies Friday evening after an operation performed Thursday. The funeral is set for Monday at 9 AM from 1913 Van Buren street. She was 32, married to Mr Hall since July 13 1857, with son Ben aged 10. Mrs Welton of Topeka also died this morning. funeral will be held tomorrow at 8 AM.
Governor Roosevelt passed through Hartisburg on his way to New York saying his visit with President McKinley was very satisfactory and an understanding about the campaign was reached He noted that when the campaign opens he will go on the stump Governor T Roosevelt indicated he was not afraid of the ticket nominated at Kansas City.
A fire extinguisher firm demonstrated a unit on the state house lawn. A hay box covered with oil and tare caught fire. flames rose high and fumes filled the air. The chemicals appeared to smother the blaze but embers kept burning. Demonstrator and helpers then chopped embers off the boards as about two hundred people watched.
Governor Stanley consents to begin the campaign on August 1 instead of September as originally planned. The Republican state committee cites renewed support and aims to mobilize volunteers and resources for the upcoming election period.
Governor Allen of Porto Rico arrives in New York from San Juan aboard the Bayftower cruiser Somaage Duncan Kennedy. He plans to proceed to Washington this afternoon for a brief home visit.
The Evening Post reports Banatur Hanna plans to move to Albany on July 20 and occupy the New Jersey cottage of Republican State Chairman Janklin Murphy while he is in Paris for the exposition. The note mentions a potential act and a meeting in Philadelphia.
A local music dealer advertises a large stock of pianos just received from factories including Lohmer designs. The note invites customers to visit whether ready to buy or not and mentions plans for a new location with a broader musical merchandise line.
A wagon at Third Street and AVENUE ABUT struck a man named J L Cole who lay unconscious after a collision with a horse attached to a delivery wagon. He suffered serious injuries and was taken to the Chief Hotel for treatment.
The readable bits suggest night showers and possible thunderstorms tonight with rising temperatures tomorrow. The noisy OCR misses many names and places, but mentions a sultry mood and a tense wartime cadence in a dated newspaper style.
A garbled notice references Denver and Pueblo Colorado with an 8p departure and return fare of 19 dollars via Santa Pickets. It mentions Hull's condition worsening and mandatory medical care. The fragment notes ticketing through a King agent and a party date in July and October with dates and locations blurred.
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