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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1900
Page
4
A fragmented 19th century column covers censorship in Pekin and Canton, imperial politics, and China’s damages discussions with San Francisco. It notes McKinley and Li Hung Chang leaving Canton, speculation on Chinese diplomatic posts, and Prentis quips about virtue and wages. It also touches American health boards, women sanitarians, and Bryan’s silver policy amid global tensions.
A collection of aphorisms and pithy maxims on manners, wit, deceit, love, marriage, and human behavior. Disjointed sayings critique thrift, discretion, generosity, and social roles with humorous and moral undertones.
A fragmented critique argues that women earning a living challenges male intellect, suggesting many inventions were lost when wives refused to work. It questions whether social expectations and cultural norms merely cause trouble, implying men reveal better faces than their true deeds.
A mosaic of quips and snippets from a Philadelphia era column. The piece weaves humorous reflections on forgers, social quirks, casual politics, and everyday observations, including notices on building work and travel rates. It reads as a collage of era humor, trade chatter, and local notices.
Reports from Cowley county convention at Winfield describe a stormy, contradictory session. Burton’s candidate for state senator faced calls to speak while Baker’s backers backed Scott as unpledged. Burton remained present as tensions rose amid debated credentials and a tense recess.
The article reports a conference of Senator Baker's campaign managers in Topeia Tewa. W. Sterne, speaking for the conference, asserts Baker leads in the legislature candidate standings and expresses confidence in Baker's reelection, asserting no doubt about the election outcome and criticizing the system. The piece mentions a patent called Gaborine and notes partisan tensions in the campaign.
In a tense session at the state house Campbells comments trigger anger among board members. Governor reportedly denies reflecting on the state and the room buzzes as a stenographer interrupts a plan to publish a manifesto later in the day.
The New York nautical school ship St Marys left New London June 15 with 10 cadets and faced a series of storms. A violent eyeline hindered progress, forcing heaves to and back injuries to Commander William H dealer. After days at sea the vessel reached Lisbon ten days overdue for essential repairs amid continued heavy seas and shifting winds.
Chicago board of trade auctions will lose Postal and Western Union telegraph quotes after July 7 as talks with the board's directors fail to resolve terms and the Western Union Go termination dispute. Topeka commission man C. Golhgu plans to buy membership and receive quotations after July 7, with most operators expected to follow suit.
Topeka notices a new fast train to Chicago via the Santa Fe leaving at 2200 hours and arriving 7 40 pm. Tourist sleepers offered with a second Topeka departure at 440 pm reaching Chicago at 6 20 am. The Grand Trunk Railway promotes service to eastern resorts and Canadian destinations with fares and literature available from local agents.
The advert claims One Minute Cough Cure prevents consumption with early use and is the favorite remedy for coughs, colds, croup, asthma, and other throat and lung troubles. It promotes chartering for use in Chinese service and lists various regions and entities.
A testimonial from William of 18 East Seywoth Street recounts chronic back and head pains and kidney trouble. After taking Dean's Pills through Rowley Sons, and ordering by mail from Buffalo, he reports renewed health and urges others to try the remedy.
President Stone chaired a National League convention in St Paul July 18 with delegations from many states and territories. The resolutions praised McKinley, Roosevelt, and Republican policies, urged vigor in campaigning, and condemned the Democratic Party while noting China concerns. A new vice presidency and honorary memberships were created, and various officers and a committee to secure support for the president were appointed before adjournment.
Washington July 18 Senator Elkins of West Virginia told the president he opposed calling an extra congressional session over the Chinese situation. He praised the president as level headed and trusted and said an extra session would amount to a declaration of war. He added that even if foreigners in Pekin were killed no war would be warranted. The Chinese government, he said, is handling the Boxer uprising as best it can and disclaims any aggression. Other aides including P Huntington and Postmaster General Smith also visited, with no change in policy reported. Secretary Tang likewise doubted the need for an extra session.
River levels surged following heavy rainfall with drift lodged across sections and water advance in the Kansas area. Prolonged saturation and rising currents threaten low-lying land and roadways as authorities monitor flood potential and issue warnings.
Two horse theft cases were reported at police headquarters. W T Lawless and W Caldwell filed the reports detailing the alleged thefts affecting local teams and property.
Horning and W T Lawless run a Avery stable on Quincy street. A rain named J J Dorsey, formerly of 2408 Quincy street, was driven with a team to Silver Lake. The other horses were taken from the Caldwell stable four miles north on the avenue during the night. The parties named Ban Deen and the other horses were not heard of.
Kansas Exposition efforts gain momentum with H M Phillips distributing exhibit cards and notices to county clerks. Congressman Curtis pledges support for a 1 million dollar federal appropriation. state officials seek a three year half mill property levy. Stock books printed, funds expected from stock sales, and a second directors meeting planned. Potential sites include the Keith tract near Potwin with river frontage and timber, plus fair grounds and adjoining parcels.
Dorado dispatch from Wichita notes Mr. Castle husband of a murdered woman testified and faced tough cross examination by the defense. Parents of the accused also testified after Camile spoke as a Wichita strike continues and a new wage accord is reported. A later item lists birth of a son to Mr and Mrs J W Neale of 225 Wertum Avenue.
Protest over a mysterious color change is linked to M A Hogarty of Lexingtac Kentucky. A Colorado flyer lists a sleeper to Colorado Springs on Wednesday July 31 at 810 pm with a reservation line. DeWitt's Little Early Risers are advertised for bowel relief with claims of gentle action.
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