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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1900
Page
12
Partial readable notes describe a morning train service from St Louis to New York with through Pullman sleepers and connections to Boston and western routes. Mentions general schedules, named stations, and carriers, but many words are garbled. The fragment centers on train routes, connecting lines, and officials involved.
Readers are offered excursion prices to Colorado with various June and July travel dates. Limited details available on routes and booking.
A limited round trip offer shows a regular fare of one fare plus two dollars for a return journey, with a deadline of October 31, 1909, suggesting a special travel incentive or rail/coach company promotion.
Santa Fe announces a fast train from Topeka to Chicago arriving 7:40 pm. The service uses standard and Pullman sleepers and links eastern connections including Michigan and Northern Lake resorts. Ottawa and return fares are 1.59 dollars via Santa Fe Route with sale dates in July. Tickets available for excursions to Colorado and Denver area with summer and fall travel options.
In Pittsburg area an eviction camp of 3 to 30 families formed in an orchard outside Presstin McKee’s Rocks after a two week strike at the Presstin area. Evicted workers from the Tresged Steel Car Company faced sudden displacement with families including a four month old child, a wife, and belongings removed from homes owned by the company. Rent had been deducted in advance from wages, and several men reported noticeless eviction and unsettled past due rent while some planned to sleep outdoors after losing housing.
Detroit July 14 The Green Glass Bottle Blowers union voted down the eight hour day proposal after a convention. The committee reported they reached an interchangeable working plan to bring the two organizations closer and bring the matter before the body for adoption or rejection.
North Topeka column items list visits and engagements. Howard Kansas, Arthur Sonti, Mrs. Kistler, Mr. Newby party travel to Exeter Missouri, Mrs Tevies and children return from Maple Hill, G. W. Brooks to speak on city politics, church events at Good Shepherd and Baptist, wedding announcements of Mary Brown and Shirley Prench, and local social notices including Mrs. Watts, Camella Fraken visiting, and Nate Moody funeral details.
The telegraph struggle over the German minister's shooting at Pekin raises tension as foreign powers debate reaction. Russians and others fear shifts in the global stance, while reports say German marines burned a building during an assault on the Tsung Ji-Yaren, signaling escalating violence.
A witness named A W Bassett testified about Gilbert W Gates and his talk of traveling west before his disappearance in 1871. The court heard that Gates was choked by Alexander Jester and that investigators believe his body lay in a wagon along Hulin's lane, with paths suggesting travel toward Paris. The appearance of Jester’s cheerful daughter Alice Kinsbregh was noted.
Drouth in Arizona worsens famine among Pima Indians on the Sacaton reservation. Cattle are dying, and food relies on a shrinking few with provisions. Superintendent Gowanal warns without a $22,000 congressional appropriation or private aid, relief must be organized.
Judge Kepolkal Samuel Parker C Wilson and Harold Sewail from Hawaii depart for San Francisco after attending the Republican national convention in Philadelphia with four delegates elected by the territorial body. The party expresses satisfaction with McKinley’s ticket platform and treatment. Senator C D Clark of Wyoming accompanied the group as part of the notifying committee.
Santa Fe directors will fill the vacant board seat at the New York meeting, with a special order set for the October session. The vacancy arose from Col. Holliday’s death and the selection will occur at the director’s meeting.
In Topeka figures such as John F.R. Bonebrake Mulvaries Russington Edward Wilder of Topeka and Calvin Hood of Emporia are floated as candidates to succeed Col C K Holliday. The only pay tied to the nomination is a $50 gold token given at each annual meeting.
The proclamation states that the United States will suspend certain duties on German products under the 1907 tariff act. It lists duties on alcohol such as brandies and spirits, crude oils, wines, and art works, with specific per-gallon and per-case charges. The document, signed by President William McKinley, is dated July 4, 1900, in Washington.
In a review of state finances Col Fox is credited with cutting armory rent costs by over $1000 in the past fiscal year due to personal inspections that uncovered inflated prices. The adjutant general Col S M Fox is praised by the governor for the savings and efficiency gains amid ongoing efforts to trim public expenses.
Washington June proclamation announces a specific tariff reduction under the third section of the Diner tariff. The president notes the reduction is secured from Germany and applies to the corresponding items.
A fragment notes the Hancock and two personal crisis reports during a voyage amid references to a girl and a man. The lines mix wartime travel with cryptic phrases suggesting danger, duty, and unintended conflict at sea.
Pengon July 14 reports The Saturday Review edited by Lord Hardwicke and others harshly denounce Mr Astor for his treatment of Capos and his conduct at entertainments. The piece criticizes Astor for exclusivity and questions his loyalty to his country and dignity.
Chicago market notes a tentative wheat decline after a rough opening with September prices choked lower. Demand faltered, futures slid, and losses spread to corn while drought fears ease in the Dakotas and Minnesota, sparking selling and a late hour rally.
Market tidbits report dogs at yards and steady market mood with pork and corn prices quoted. New York money market shows on call funds and government bonds with notes on certificates, currency, and general price dullness amid light business.
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