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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1900

Page

8

Walter N. Allens Trust Conference to Meet August 7

Walter N. Allens plan to form a large farmers alliance prompts a national conference at Topeka on August 7. The meeting aims to unify agricultural groups across multiple states into a central cooperative, with delegates expected to attend from many farm organizations.

Topeka Walter N. Allen Une Reid Han Finners Tron Boa Minaiuti Tawa Ohiaina Indian Territory Nebraska North and South Dakota Minnesota Wikoerstn Tulwets Ohio Federation The Gatatcons of Husbandry Trans Farmers Alliance Farmers’ Institutes Farmere’ Cngress Farmers Whevry Grain Growths’ Association Bis Farmers’ Federation Board of Triuntees AL Detegites Sabo

Red Bear One Vaderland Launched At Clyfebank

Glasgow July 1. The new Red Bear One Vaderland launched at Clyfebank for Hed Star Line to run New York Antwerp. Vessel measures 13000 tons, 42 feet deep, 13,000 plus tons, speed around Wie knots. Trial to proceed, voyage set Antwerp October 2. Forest fires threaten towns to the east. mill lumber loss in millions, crews battling flames as wind risks spreading fire toward settlements.

Glasgow Red Bear Vaderland Clyfebank Siego International Navigation Company New York Antwerp Vaderiand Eanes Bitora Coto Here

Feeding for Health Diet Rules From a Food Expert

A historical diet guide advises changing your meals to restore health. It promotes Grapes Nuts breakfast, boiled eggs, toast with butter, and gram of Poston food, then lunch with meat and vegetables, dinner with meat and vegetables, warning against overeating and fancy desserts.

Surat Dart Elles

Out for Bryan in Indiana on July 1

Henry A. Johnson, long time Republican congressman from the Burnt District, moved to St Louis to practice law after breaking with McKinley over extantion policy. Ill health leads him to plan a return home while noting Democrat Batley for governor and Bryan’s financial policy as an economic mistake. He aligns with Democratic issues on government perpetuity.

Indiana Henry A. Johnson Old Burnt Congress McKinley St. Louia Hime Tiomond Democratc Batley Wii Ta- Giana Sid Bryan

State labor official finds eight hour law observed at Hutchinson

NO FOUNDATION, B P Scott assistant secretary of the state labor bureau went to Hutchinson yesterday to investigate the report that the builders of the new court house are violating the eight hour law. This information came to the state department in numerous letters and the secretary was surprised to find that the contractors were observing the eight hour law. Scott has returned and says the visit was prompted by false reports.

B. P. Scott State Labor Bureau Hutchinson New Court House State Department Scott

Will Pay for Moving Windmill Firm Offer

At a Commercial Club meeting the Curry Windmill company was offered 300 by the club to relocate its plant from Manhattan to Topeka. Payment would follow 80 days after the plant began operating in the city. The offer came after Curry suggested guaranteed 500 toward tearing down and rebuilding. The windmill maker says it does 30,000 yearly in business and produces three kinds of windmills.

Commercial Club Windmill Company The Curry Windmill Company Manhattan Topeks Te de Topeka

Eskridge Position Confuses Politicians in National Politics

The Emporia Republican notes Eskridge's uncertain stance amid a national political debate. It argues politicians do not fully grasp his position while endorsing the county ticket and its candidates as the page closes with editorial reflections on platform strength and ambiguity.

Emporia Republican Coa Cress Eskridge Sy 5 Pubiian Tial Vay

Fort Scott convention hall set for July dedication

Fort Scott plans for the Populist and Democratic state ticket convention hall dedication with opening events July 23 and dances by the Fort Scott Elks. Week-long convention activities include circuit races at tar Eronunds with Frank James as starter.

Fort Scott Fort Scott i of Elks James

Topeka Policy Game Details From Expert Witness

In a Topeka court case, Abe Henderson, a police officer, explained policy operation. The expert testified on draw days, wheel numbers, and payouts, noting players paid five to 33 cents for tickets and could win 10 dollars in the forenoon or 45 cents in the afternoon. Anderson was fined 25 dollars after testimony.

Topeka J. W. Anderson State House Leedy Anderson Nun Pera Campbell Stewart Grant Abe Hens Deraon Pollout Henderaor Ea

Richardson Testifies in Jester Trial at New London

In Missouri circuits, Charles Hazelhurst testified about items found in Alexander Jester’s possession after his Wichita arrest. He linked those garments to Gilbert Gates and recounted Gates’s statements to Post-Dispatch about a murder investigation involving his missing son. A.C. Richardson later verified the Wichita preliminary transcript.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch New London Charles Hazelhurst Gilbert Gatea St. Charles III Isti Kansas Alexander Jester Wichita Kan Gilbert Gates Hazelhurst Illinois Ley Gates Middle Grove A. C. Richardson Secretary of State Kareas Teatity Ae Justice of Peace

Citizens Meeting on Waterworks and Public Interests

The Citizens Protective League will hold a meeting at the old courthouse Thursday evening to discuss the waterworks question and other public matters. Addresses by A. L. Willamd and J. A. Stebbins will be delivered.

Citizens Protective League Old Court House Cette A. L. Willamd J. A. Stebbins

Ice Water Girls Banned From Cleveland Streets

July 12 Cleveland reports Mayor Farley rejected a spribe water company proposal to place small booths on busy street corners vend­ing ice water at one cent. Agent Albert Poser urged the plan before the board of control, but Mayor Farley said there is no room for such in the business district or any other streets. The board sided with him, ruling no ice water girls in city streets.

Cleve Fartey Rurhiesly Albert Posér Spribe-Water Company Haa Parley Cleveland

Indiana farmer stops oil flow with gun blast

In Anderson Indiana on July 12 a farmer near Alexandria shot a well within 30 feet of Heritage's oil site causing an explosion of nitroglycerin. The blast stopped Heritage's 1000 barrel per day flow and derailed a 25 000 deal, with Heritage threatening damages amid neighborly backlash.

Indiana Anderson Ind Heritage Alexandria William Hughes Hughes

Husband Charged After Wife Burn Death

Joliet Illinois July 12 Prank Schreffer arrested on charges of fatally burning his wife by saturating her clothing with gasoline and setting it alight. Mrs Schreffer died next day from severe burns while holding a baby. Neighbors believed the death resulted from an accidental lamp explosion. The husband remains in jail denying the charges.

Joliet Til Schreffer Behreffer

Evans urged to resign from pension post

The wrand Army of the Republic post at Vinita unanimously resolves that United States Pension Commissioner H. Clay Evans be asked by the president to resign. It states his course as pension commissioner is unjust to the old soldier and against his interest.

Falkland Wrand Army of the Republic Vinita United States H. Clay Evans United States of America

Mulvane Named Kansas Republican National Committeeman

J. W. Mulvane of Topeka, labeled a multi millionaire, is elected Republican national committeeman from Kansas at the Philadelphia convention. In Kansas City, he declined to discuss politics, blushing at congratulations, and noted it is early to consider the next convention. The Mulvane family ranks as Kansas’s wealthiest, with interests in salt mines, telephoto, banks, coal mines, and real estate across Kansas and Missouri.

Dave Mulvane Kansas City Kansas City Times J. W. Mulvane Topeka Kan Kansas Philadelphia Mulgane Redvat the Times Mulvane

My Own Self Again Mrs Gates Writes for Advice

Mrs Gates of Johns P.O Mississippi writes of prolonged illness with chills and pains. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with helping after following advice and reports regained strength and improved health.

Deas Lydia E. Pinkham Fechle Cran Gare Jobne P.O

Praise for Americans in Cuba report from British consul

London July 12 The British consul in Cuba reports that after a year of American rule locals and Americans share disappointment in stalled trade and public works He notes the key missing element is a permanent form of government He endorses findings of Generals Brooke Ludlow and Pitsburgh Lee and urges a settled government to revive Cuba’s economy He commends U S sanitary efforts lowering yellow fever deaths and suggests direct steamship links to Britain The consul warns ongoing instability could worsen without foreign capital and recovery remains lengthy

London Cuba United States Cubs Hrooke Ludlow Pitshugh Lee Great Britain

Kentucky General Hardin Sees Democratic Unity for National Ticket

Gen P Wat Hardin of Kentucky, defeated for governor in 1894 and opposed Goebel in 1908, travels via Chicago to Minneapolis to visit his son. He remains active in Kentucky politics and trusts Democrats will unite for Bryan and Stevenson on the national ticket. He avoids state politics comments but says the state is thoroughly Democratic at heart and supports the platform against imperialism.

Chicago P. Wat Hardin Kentucky Hradley Goebel Minneapolis Hardin Democratic Party Bryan Mr. Stevenson

Germans Bolt in Cleveland Vote Split Over McKinley

German residents in Cleveland show growing anti imperialist and anti military sentiment. Many pledged support to the Democratic ticket as German ward clubs form to mobilize the vote against McKinley. Eleventh Ward Bryan club led by HC Peter H Paulus emerges as a key organizer in a county with an estimated German vote near twenty thousand.

Cleveland McKinley Chicago Oe Som Eereensoy Ead Urket Ward McKiney Eleventh Ward Bryan Club Peter H. Paulus

Meeting a Frost. Milwaukee Exposition Races Halted

Milwaukee July 12 The grand circuit races of the National Cycling association tied to the national AWA meet faced chaos as a shaky track forced postponements. Riders deserted the track citing unsafe conditions, leaving the exposition hall at ten o clock practically deserted.

Milwaukee Wis National Cyrling Association L. AW Exposition Building

Locomotive Theft Ends in Wreck Near Ridgway

In Ouray Colorado on July 12 William St. Clair and two other men stole a locomotive from the yards while the crew was away. St. Clair stayed at the controls as companions fled when the engine sped away. He lost control at a curve near Ridgway, was badly injured, and later found near a spring where he was arrested and jailed.

Ouray Colo William St. Clair St Clair Cryoun Ridgway

Burst the Trust. Michigan and Ohio Plaster Co Dissolved

Dissolution of the Michigan and Ohio Plaster company ends its affairs as dissension among members prompts Midland Kansas company to set up a plant locally to inherit the trust. Grand Enplis office to close August 1, plants to operate individually. several mills to reopen after trust-ordered output cuts.​

Grand Rapids Mid Michigan and Ohio Plaster Company Midland Company of Kansas Grand Enplis

Ottawa and Return $1.50 via Santa Fe Route

Tickets go on sale in July for Ottawa Chastangus Amen. Diy. round trip via Santa Fe Route. Departures listed at 7:20 a.m. and 4:40 p.m. with returns to follow. Includes details on sale period and daily timetables.

Ottawa Chastangus Amen Seth Viciuatee Sod

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