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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
8
An old lady recounts a railway collision experience that left her calm as rescuers arrived. The piece uses the tale to contrast Ivory Soap with other soaps, arguing many women never try it and assume all soaps share odors chemicals and greasiness.
The board discussed rewards totaling 5 and 50 pounds for arrest and conviction of those responsible for property damage at local schools including Mathews and Garfield. A separate 5 pound reward was set for the fire incident at Harrison school with plans for further safeguards and potential reconstruction actions to follow at the next meeting.
Baseball potential formed from Topelim Athletic Association members as two nine Showen vie for spots. A game is scheduled for Watuniay afternoon at the Washburn Frounts with West players seeking inclusion. The season shows interest despite unclear online reports.
Republicans and Populists court Mennonite vote in Marion county where Mennonites form a majority. Both parties aim to win Mennonite support in local districts, with Republicans historically favored by Mennonites and organizers seeking their sympathy for legislative contests.
Hubert Findlay of Sterning, described as a rain sman, has been nominated for state senator with no other candidates claiming the seat. The article notes Findlay’s unpledged status and that his candidacy is his personal action, with plans to run in the district and Steford counties.
A fragment notes a division among veteran Republicans calling the district hopelessly populist and suggesting Baker and Burton supporters were overlooked. The passage implies intra party tensions and possible neglect of key backers.
The state board redistributed a $50,000 excess from taxation, listing numerous counties and amounts adjusted. Many entries show large increases such as Barton, Bourbon, Cheyenne, and Shawnee, while a number of counties remain unchanged including Barber, Chautauqua, Clark, Doniphan, Elk, Franklin, Gray, Harper, Meade, Phillips, and Wyandotte.
A spectral drum at Cortachy Towers in Scotland frightens Lord Cortachy and guests, with a chilling description of a doomed lineage. In a later note a young Englishman linked to Cortachy reportedly dies, while the drummer’s haunting rumor resurfaces as a possible omen. Meanwhile in Pittsburg a fireman, Hopingarner, dies after being struck by a train, the body mangled on a yard track.
Lexington July 19 Delegates met by districts to select convention committees. Beckham forces stay solid despite opposition claims of inroads on instructed votes. Beckham camp cites 47 percent instructed votes and fielded delegates. nomination needs 547 votes. Opponents fail to win any district, Beckham controls most committees.
A London dispatch to the Tribüne reports Lord Roberts at Pretoria detailing a clash sparked by Gen Botha against Gen Pole-Carew east of Pretoria. French and Hamilton maneuver, Canadians, New Zealanders, and Irish Fusiliers suffer but repel attacks as Methuen moves to clear western districts. A fox hunt in the Orange Free State begins as Dewet’s forces evade. Kruger and Steyn seen aligned with China’s crisis, shaping diversions in the east and American diplomacy.
A London led report notes British strategy concentrates on defending Shanghai and other key commercial centers as Li Hsun Chang's forces threaten Canton. It flags potential reinforcement of ships and a cable break risk from Shanghai to warn of intensifying conflict in Manchuria and Taku.
A chaotic wartime dispatch outlines rival plans for a supreme allied commander to lead defenses along the north wall. It mentions Alfred Gisèle and skepticism among observers, with Japan and Germany influencing troop movements and delaying embarkation.
Three hundred families from Austin and other cities camped along the Llano Guadaloupe Nueces and Colorado river basins two days before, when water spouts struck. Few have been heard from since the floods. search parties probe for fate and location of the campers amid rising alarm.
Reports from New York indicate an anticipated rise in tea prices driven by unrest in northern China and efforts to curb tea consumption. Merchants say southern provinces may not join anti-foretea movements, keeping supply dynamics uncertain. India Ceylon and Japan remain sizable exporters, potentially moderating price gains unless China’s provinces are affected.
Executors of George M Pullman will fund 1200 toward launching the Free School of Manual Training. The board elected officers and trustees in Chicago to oversee founding, building, maintenance and endowment with Pullman as the site. Officers include President Lowden and Vice President Clark. Trustees include Mitchell Clark Runcois and Perkins. Treasurer Mitchell handles funds for the project. Grain Men Meet in McPherson Kansas aimed at securing better rates. Wegely and Torrington attend from Union Pacific.
Gen Arthur forwards a hospital report detailing deaths from battle and disease across multiple units. The list includes soldiers such as James B Mcintosh, Willis L McFarland, Gustev De Do le, and many others from detachments of the 4th Cavalry, 35th Infantry, 45th Infantry, 26th Infantry, 14th Infantry, 48th Infantry, and more, with varied dates from May to July.
A H Boyd, manager of the Dodge House in Dodge City and Dutton House in Topeka, has purchased The Elgin at Marion and will assume control on September 1. He plans to divide his time between the Elgin and his other properties.
J R Burton claims C S Emmons is for him for US senator while Riley county Republicans nominate Emmons for representative He is reported unpledged and Manhattan Republicans dispute Burton’s view asserting Emmons remains unpledged, leaving the field unsettled.
A party of McPherson Kansas girls led by Mrs Hill and Miss Lillian Curlee leaves July 19 for a six week Colorado outing. They will travel to Denver Palmer Lake and Manitou then camp before returning home. Local news notes also mention a Queenswood coal shipment to London for English railways and a Wichita Oklahoma shooting that left Frank Johnson dead and Jim Kennedy under arrest for murder.
Sedalia Missouri July 19 The Republican congressional committee of the Seventh district met here and nominated Harry HM Parsons of Marshall for congress to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Leslie O Rear.
From the Detroit Tribune a discussion on how Chinese district and river names convey meaning. It notes terms for rivers like ho and Klang and explains how city names reveal geography and governance. The piece cites Hankow Pekin and Peking meanings and the role of rivers in commerce.
New train for Chicago via the Banta Fe route leaves Topeka at 3 00 p m arrives Chicago 7 40 a m before outbound connections for northern lake resorts and St Lawrence and Atlantic routes. Carries 8 and Tourist sleepers with free sealr care dining car Other trains at 4 30 am and 2 40 pm T L KING Agent.
Fragmented notice reports a medical claim about Bucklen’s Arnica for ulcers and wounds, with pricing and travel details for Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly including July dates, ticket sales, and train departures from an unknown Ga location. The text is garbled but preserves names Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly and Bucklen’s Arnica.
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