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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1900

Page

4

Suburban Delivery Offer Promises One-Price Newspaper Access

An advertising notice states daily edition delivery for 18 and weekly service to suburbs at identical prices across towns. It cites offices in New York at 50 and Avenue corner of Eighth, Chicago Stock Exchange, Richardson, and London at 12 Teed Lion Court Fleet Street, outlining postal and subscription details.

Paper Bank Permanent Hose Pyke Sats Sovenat Uldine Eighth New York Femply Court A Richardson Chicago Office Stock Exchange Frank Hichardson London Teed Lion Court Fleet Street

Bevan Ahead in Political Duel Amid Democratic Rifts

The article surveys a tense Democratic contest with Bevan one nomination ahead of Wharton Barker as factional debates flare over civil service plank and party platforms. It notes Kansas City money, Philadelphia contrasts, and calls for rebuke at November polls alongside regional commentary.

Bevan Wharton Barker Feld Quige Kansas City Civil Service

United States Becomes World’s Largest Coal Producer

The April Monthly Summary notes a surge in US coal exports for ten months ending April and asserts the United States surpassed Britain in production. It calls coal the material energy of a nation and predicts growing US coal supply to foreign markets as British output wanes.

United States Bureau of Statuties Treasury Department Amerie St Petersburg Stockholm Tallon

Coal Production Shifts Power From Britain to United States and Germany

Historical data show European coal producers led by the United Kingdom Britain the United States and Germany dominate world output. Over time American production surged while Britain’s relative share declined from over three times US or German output in 1863 to about a quarter of world total by 1896. Germany and the United States gained share as Britain’s dominance waned. Belgium stands as a notable secondary producer due to its population.

Belgium United United Kingdom United States Germany Great Britain

Glib reflections on manners and politics in old Atchison text

A fragmented Ashtison era column riffs on love, work, and domestic life. It critiques modern wives, motherly roles, and orphaned heroines while mocking political talk and media sensationalism. The piece laments social shifting tastes and public appetite for gossip in a pausing cadence.

Pointed Paragraphs From the Chicago News

Fragmented prose offers aphorisms on generosity love cooking and marriage roles. It contrasts domestic skills with social belief citing honesty planning and reputations in a quippy column style.

Quaker Reflections from the Philadelphia Record

A fragment notes a German count and a reference to Neli That, reflecting a Philadelphia Record snippet with ambiguous identities. The unreadable OCR leaves names and context unclear, yielding a brief, non-specific notice.

Philadelphia Record Neli

Fragmented Text Laments Populist Talk and Fashion in Kensington

A tangled spray of slang and musings on fashion, manners, and society circulates in a Kensington crowd. References to a bold shirtwaist girl, a mean man, and a crowd reaction dominate a jumble of dialogue about truth, humor, and daily life in a distracted social scene.

Coatiess Rome Jonty

Pickpocket Tips From a Kansas City Visit

Sergeant Donovan and Officer Pavey discuss crooks in crowds during a Kansas City convention. They warn pickpockets work solo or in pairs, passing stolen items between them, with lifters targeting diamond and watch studs. Officials recount catching a suspect and reclaiming money and checks, stressing crowd policing and removal of thieves. They also promote scenic rail lines and routes for Rocky Mountain tours and cross-country travel.

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Topeka Adopts Convincing Proat mbesrt tt Erect

A garbled 19th century advertorial note promotes Doan's Kidney Pills from Rowley & Brown, claiming kidney pain and backache resolved after use. It cites a testimonial about August illness and extended bed rest. Product distributed by Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo, New York.

Mccie Dean Rowley & Bnow's Sixth Strees Sos Avenue Toan al Aealern Fonter-Milbern Co Buffalo

Abuse of the G A R plan to curb political use

A Kansas movement targets misuse of the Grand Army of Kansas by politicians and profiteers. Gov. Stanley exposed false endorsements as officials deny official GA R backing. Officials urge posts to endorse only national department approved matters to protect veterans from schemes and forged recommendations.

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Prompt from Rev Johnson on unrest at prayer meeting

Philadelphia Inquirer account of a Sunday gathering where Rev Scipio Johnson condemns the desecration of a sacred seat and warns against disrupting the Sabbath as Deacon Henry Simpkins is absent. The quoted sermon references community leaders and a moral warning about intrusions.

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National Educational Association session in Charleston

The 1907 National Educational Association session opened in Charleston with slim attendance. President Carson announced the nominating committee for next year. Rev H M Dubos of the Epworth league was recalled to Nashville due to his wife's illness, while President Cooper of Baylor highlighted Baptist roles in education. Nearly 2,007 delegates arrived amid disappointment at low turnout and travel concerns from far northern and western states. California is expected to set attendance records at Los Angeles next year.

Charleston D. C Jas National Educational Association Carson Race H. M. Dubos Epworth League Methodist Church Nashville Cooper Baylor University Waco Los Angeles California

Washburn Paving Delayed by Annexation Question

Residents along College avenue from Piercy Street to Bhudd Avenue face paving delays as city actions hinge on Judge Hazen's ruling on the annexation ordinance. Petitions mount and will block progress, leaving two blocks unfinished and the macadamized road project unsettled for this year.

College Avenue Piercy Street Bhudd Avenue Elty Hazen Hae Toge

Two Pardons Granted by Governor Sunny

Governor Sunny today granted two pardons. William Coy of Labetts county received a conditional release after a six month sentence for petty larceny, with the recommendation of the judge and prosecuting attorney. Thomas G. Cornell of Greenwood county also received a conditional pardon for his role in hindering a prison mine shaft, without any sentence reduction.

Sunny Labetts County William ‘Coy Thomas G. Cornell Greenwood County Cornell

Four Members Chosen for New Executive Committee

Cleveland reports that at least four members of the new executive committee have been chosen H C Payne of Wisconsin J H Hanley of Maine Senator Scott of West Virginia and B C Kerens of Missouri The Hawaiian delegation to the national Republican convention met with Senator Hanna and left for Canton Forty to fifty veterans of McKinley's Twenty third Ohio will accompany the notification committee to Canton tomorrow.

Cleveland Suly Yalle Hanna H. C. Payne Wisconsin J. H. Hanley Scott West Virginia B.C. Kerens Missouri Philadelphia Clark Wyoming Canton President McKinley Twenty-third Ohio

Powers Case: Continuance Denied in Goebel Murder Trial

Georgetown Ky July 31 the defense bid for a continuance in the Caleb Powers Goebel murder case was overruled by Judge Cantril. Commonwealth says witnesses not present due to defense fault. defense argues abundant cause. Court offers attachments and special bailiffs to compel absent witnesses with returnable dates next Tuesday.

Georgetown Caleb Powers Goebel Judes

Ice Trust to be Prosected, Hearst Retained Hill

Fort Worth July 11 J W Swane a Kansas City delegate said the ice trust of New York is to be prosecuted David L Hill reportedly told Hearst had retained him to conduct the case and that many prominent Tam manyites are members of the trust.

Fort Worth Tex J. W. Swane Ice Trust Company New York City Swayne Kansas City David Hil Hearst

Deaths and Funerals Notice for Mr David Murdie

Mr David Murdie died at his home on Polk Street early this morning aged sixty. He was born in Sedwargh, Root land, in 1815 and died at sea while returning home. The funeral will be tomorrow at Dover Olden's Church on Second Street conducted by Mrs Love, a colored woman living near Second and Fullmore.

David Murdie Sedwargh Rootland Dover Second Fullmore

Henley Gos to Europa on Senate Bid

Alfred Henley of Lavwrence begins a trip east after losing in county races yesterday as Republicans nominate a candidate for senator while heading toward Indian country.

Henley Europa Alfred Henley Lavwrence Uiel Mofeat

Queen's Garden Party draws thousands to Buckingham Palace

The queen's garden party at Buckingham Palace attracted thousands of guests including members of the United States embassy. The event caused a recess in the house of commons as MPs attended the royal function, prompting Irish Nationalist John Dillon and MP F Maddison to clash over parliamentary time.

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CARTER'S CONTRACTS HEARING ON REMOVAL FOR GEORGIA JURISDICTION

In New York on July 11 a hearing before Commissioner Shields addressed removing EB D Greene J F E R and W F Gaynor to Georgia federal courts. J W O Swiney identified Varigun contracts made by General Gilmore and Captain Carter for government work. Evidence was offered by Mr Erwin despite defense objections overruled by the commissioner. The defense argued Gilmore's lack of fraud suspicion while the district attorney sought to show price increases after Captain eet gained sole control of bids.

New York EB. D. Greene W. F. Gaynor Georgia Commissioner Shields J. W.O. Swiney Captain Carter General Gilmore Carter Erwin Shields Rose Defense Eet

Missouri State League Delegates Chosen For National Convention

About 300 members of the State League of Republican clubs met in St Louis to select six delegates at large and four per district to attend the national convention in St Paul on July 17. Judge Charles F. Gallenkamp of Union presided as president. The convention ratified the Republican national ticket and adopted a platform aligned with national and state party lines. After routine business, the session recessed at noon.

St. Loure State League of Republican Clubs Missouri National Convention of League Clubs St. Paul Charles F. Gallenkamp Union di Gtate Leave

World C E Convention Opens In London

London July 13 Members of the United Society of Christian Endeavorers from the United States and other regions are arriving in large numbers for the world Christian Endeavor convention opening July 14 and closing July 18. Hundreds mill about London as tours and encampments prepare for the event.

London United Society of Christian Endeavorers United States Christian Endeavor Veral Hundred

Wright Made President at National Bureaus Meeting

In Milwaukee on July 11 the National Association Omn clalg of Bureaus of Labor held a session of routine business. The main feature was an address by James W. Latts, secretary of Internal affairs at Penny Vania. The next congress will be in St Louis with Loe as an executive member.

Wright Milwaukee Wis National Association Bureaus of Labor James W. Latts Penny Vania St Louis Sorel Loe

157 Bodies Recovered From Saate Wreck

New York reports that the Saate wreck has yielded 157 bodies and a portion of a seventh, including a steward whose name is unknown. Two men were badly burned. Recoveries total 267 bodies thus far.

New York

Gen Smith Arrives at Canton for Stay in Canton

Postmaster General Smith arrived in Canton today to spend several days. Secretary Cortelyou met him at the station with the president's carriages and escorted him to the president's home where he will be the guest during his stay.

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Local mentions fill page with scattered notes and travels

A jumble of brief items lists visits and trips by locals. Mise Law Tuton visits Cincinnati while wife heads to St Paul. Oscar Geisirt travels to St. Joe on business. Marty Gavitt hosts friends at home Tuesday evening. Gus Felsburg leaves for Gaylord for a month. Willa Mod returns from Lincoln Nebraska. Jansen from Chicago, Provident Tiley trip. The Santa Fe visitor rides in a private car. Elliott, Betcher, Garitt, Kennedy return from a week’s Wakeru Rat camping. Seeman family back home. Colonel J urepmarer returns to Cleveland. Local social notes mention a program and rail line news, plus various unclarified remarks and names.

Eae Hows St. Paul Oscar Geisrrt St. Joe Marty Gavitt Gus Felsburg West Seventh Gaylord Willa Mod Lincoln Neb W. B. Jansen Chicago Sasfesant Provident Tiley Santa Fe M.A Vagtnerot Sealipon Radford Callin Branford Sean Arpenind Jim Jives Nortif

Welcome Words to Women A Confused Text Fragment

Fragmentary OCR item discusses women and a physician, mentioning examinations and confidentiality. The readable lines lack clear events or names, offering only disjoint phrases about medical exams and modest women. The piece does not present a coherent report.

Holtz for Bryan rallies German Americans on imperialism

In Cleveland on July 1 Susen Cote Holtz a German American reader will stump for the Democratic candidates in September He asserts German voters are nearly solid for Holtz and for the Democratic ticket while warning against imperialist diplomacy and noting party lines on tariff and silver He cites recent Kansas City sentiment and praises Democratic stance though acknowledging strong German support for economic and foreign policy positions elsewhere Also reported is the Fiorina wreck off Cape Cod near Codroy Newfoundland with fears for passengers and towing failed to reach the stranded cruiser.

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Burlington Route to Northwest via Montana to Sound

The Burlington route trains run daily from the central river to the Northwest, offering rapid service to Grand Tounf, Graske and Portland via Montana lines. Passengers travel from St Paul and Minneapolis toward the upper Northwest with limited stops and through cars.

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