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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1900
Page
4
Fragmented text reflects political maneuvering around vice presidency and Party loyalties with mentions of Bryan Cleveland H Stavenson and Col Bryan. It notes St. Louis strike adjournment, Japan ker ock repair mentions, and Gov. Glicks Vinelt event. A Washington Mirror Finmetal Gossip column discusses Atchison railway prospects, securities, and rigid economy shaping future growth.
The Washington Post praises William J. Bryan as a courageous leader and unifier of the Democratic Party, noting his election-year strength and the party’s unified appeal. The piece touts his eloquence and capacity to mobilize support, while acknowledging divisions within the party.
A fragmented passage extols a man as steadfast and self assured, calling him an ardent, unmoved figure. The text praises his unyielding character, likening him to a reader and giant among men, though the scrawl is terse and misformed.
A string of odd local anecdotes from Atchison includes lovers planning chats over bicycles, a wary wife counting canaries, a widow burying her first husband’s remains, and neighbors gossiping about marriages and vacations. The lively compilation paints a portrait of small town life and intimate dramas.
A fragmentary column offers aphoristic lines on social manners and behavior. It blends humorous maxims about calls, imitation, and gender dynamics with quirky spellings and garbled phrases, reflecting OCR-era newspaper blurbs and stray quotes.
Fragmentary Philadelphia Record text describes reactions to a sermon on humility and maternal influence, mentions hospital announcements and invitations for public reception. Readers are urged to consider social norms, gender roles, and charitable care as a local discussion unfolds in a period tone.
A garbled excerpt presents scattered lines of dialogue and verse as two figures by a carouser’s bench exchange quips and cracked songs. The text shifts between fragments about torture, jokes, and songs, ending with a somber farewell.
Capital City Vitrified Brick reports ready supply for Topeka projects. Contracts exist to brick paving on King Street and sidewalks. Output includes 30 000 bricks monthly for DOW street and 10 000 feet of sidewalk width. Council debates brick versus stone for plan. Additional brick production planned before year end to meet city needs.
A scrambled dispatch notes nations like Bolivia and Peru facing indemnity sums tied to post war settlements. It mentions figures around hundreds of millions and a large overall indemnity, with references to responsibilities borne by France and other powers. The text remains fragmentary but centers on international war reparations and payments to affected states.
Havana July 14 Eleven commission members for each province and five for the public at large have been appointed by Governor General Wood to oversee inland charity institutions. Two large homes will house boys and girls, offering training and work on sugar estates after education. the aim is to unify and reorganize charities for better living and employment prospects. Over 140 million in pennies and nickels shows currency mint reports.
Members of the striet car thing's union stated today that their caweative commit ae Afternean would eedt mn new erecay Sommitven snk that the inster commition wad it orminate new ite Mantis In enver all points at tissue in the comtroversy as it now exists.
An advertisement urges women to seek treatment for sex disorders by private home care from Dr. Pierce. It touts secrecy, claims privacy, and promises cure without examination, urging readers to write for details and a special cloth remedy address in Buffalo New York.
The Kansas Republican state committee lines up an aggressive campaign starting August 4 with Governor to begin active work August 4 and speeches in western and eastern parts of the state. Chairman Albaugh notes better prospects this year and foresees strong national and state speakers from September 1 onward. He stresses renewed energy and a sense of momentum despite some Silver Republican doubts about Stevenson.
The American Whist League tournament at Niagara concludes with Chicago winning the Reedclayden trophy by the closest margin in history. New York led in high scores, while Chicago totaled twenty to New York's nineteen in a tight field including Detroit, Cleveland, and Syracuse players. Notable winners include M Mathias, Clarence Brinf, and W H Horton among others.
A garbled political notice reports Dick to retire from the role of secretary in the nt Committers. The text references Colstibus and Sigghowe estates and mentions executive meetings with President Lay, outlining retirement plans amid unspecified central community activities.
A damaged OCR text notes the American Sheet Steel Company signing a sheet scale, linked to the American Association of Iron, Steel and Work, with mentions of unions and mills. It appears to discuss union-related rate adjustments and possible industrial tensions affecting malls finning and independent mills, though many lines are garbled.
Washington July 19 Gen MacArthur confirms withdrawal of Philippine troops to aid suppression in China. The Ninth Infantry in China with 1 450 officers and men plus two battalions of Fourteenth Infantry from Manila will reinforce at Taku by the 20th instant, carrying supplies for 6 000 men for three months.
Robert Fitzsimmons and Gus Ruhlin signed articles for a 25 round glove contest on August 10 in New York. The club offers the largest purse, with the winner to receive 75 percent of the prize and the loser 25 percent.
Death notices from Topeka area report Mrs 5 C Tracy dying at 629 Topeka avenue and a 10 am funeral at her home. Sophia Antoine aged 72 died at 1 pm yesterday with a 2 pm funeral at Church of the Assumption. Mrs Hoss, 15, died near the city last night and funeral details follow. Estelle Courtney daughter of James Courtney had services at Parkdale M E church at 3 pm. A Abram a of Writoria to Topeka for burial with DeMoss Penwell in charge, burial at Topeka cemetery. Hiram J Ogden aged 72 died at his daughter’s home in Kansas City yesterday morning. funeral 3 pm today at Elmwood cemetery.
Coroner's jury may not issue verdict on body recovered Sunday evening from the Kaw. A Monday riverbank clothing search found nothing to identify the man. Likely the body is Lichite, an escaped asylum inmate. Janes Turner, city real estate worker, reportedly fell from Seventh and Jackson streets, sustaining head injuries but may return to work after weeks. Other notes include court arguments, a National Prisons Association delegate named, and various police actions. Mr and Mrs H D Jett announce the birth of a daughter on the 9th.
A damaged passage discusses a Republican estate committee and executive matters. The text references the importance of the ap techie and decision timing, with unclear phrasing and potential references to a pre decided sentiment and executive decisions.
London links racing notes report Marcelina ridden by J Reiff won the 106 sovereigns five furlongs plate with Sloan aboard Verdier won the Netherfield event for two-year-olds. Lefou with Sloan led the 101 sovereigns race. Killingsor guided by Sloan won the three-year-olds race. Scotchmen TH ridden by L Reiff won the timef ort plate. Salisbury Downton handicap ended in a dead heat between Stan of Hanover ridden by E Jones and Fairy Field ridden by J Kreits. Miguel Aurora colt with McAllister at the saddle sold at auction.
A special train organized by Sermtor Hanna will depart Cleveland at 39 & m for Canton with the notification commuter tram bhigely. The car will carry the Ti oe club and a band along with a party of invited guests. The return train will reach 1p. ma.
Weathered in July, the crop report notes winter wheat conditions at 80.0 and spring wheat at 66.2. Farmers’ holdings total 52,000,000 bushels, reflecting current grain supply projections and market impact.
A Las Franciscano agency circular urges men to stay away from Morita as labor shortages hit harvests while city officials receive a labor committee warning that those selling the circulars face punishment. Also reported are yacht Idler disaster victims recovered near the wreck site including Orrigan and Corrigan family members.
St Louis July 10 A special to the Port Dispatch from Glencoe Mo reports that the city marshal was killed and three desperadoes mortally wounded in a battle about twenty miles east of Glencoe. The marshal was attempting to seize the outlaws when he was killed.
Senator J K Jones head of the Democratic national committee and colleagues visited Lincoln Nebraska as part of a campaign drive. They urged support while Jones stayed to direct the calipalen efforts.
An unclear OCR note from July 1 describes a man named Gray, a yeoman farmer, involved in a confrontation with a pursuer. Mentions Richard son and others, with possible references to a chase and potential capture if Richardson is found. Details are fragmented and require source clarification.
July 10 dispatch reports a rising yellow fever concern at Quenemades with multiple cases and medical cautions. The note cites officials and experts warning of contagion and urging preventive measures amid ongoing health work.
New York courtroom proceedings reveal testimony about Carter and partners tied to Carter’s affairs. J. W. Sterley, former chief clerk in the engineers department, is examined as part of the case.
An excerpt discusses early electric lighting and shipboard warnings, noting Dover coast observations, Christmastime incidents near Lizard and St Catherine's Point, and a contrast between old flame lighting and electric beams. It advertises scenic rail routes through the Rocky Mountains, with through tickets via Cripple Creek and Denver & Rio Grande lines.
Excursion rates to Colorado listed for June 81 and July 7 8 9 10 and August 3 ninefae Ba eka uu read as sale details. The notice indicates tickets will be sold through a specified agency with dates and pricing to be announced.
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