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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1900

Page

5

Treacherous Yukon Drownings Reported After Storms

Washington July reports recount a series of drownings in the Yukon near a Boston party of four unreported after storms on Sunya and June 24. Names include A. R. Brown M. Corbin Mike Brien and James E Strathmyer of Los Angeles. A boat overturned near Rampart two days later with all eight aboard lost.

Seattle Wash Wellas Sunya John HR Ore Ot Aniston Boston Mision MG. Batom A. R. Brown M. Corbin Mike Brien Button Waa James E Strathmyer Los Angeles Amatrons Joo Rampart Yukon Mia- Bian Urhat Cleveland George Wilcox

Sale of the Advocate Sparks Letter to Editor

A letter to the editor disputes a State Journal report on the sale of the Far-F Tory Advocate. The writer claims no option existed with Stutts and Ruggles, asserts absolute ownership, and describes failed bids and misrepresentations while others pursued the sale, noting negotiations with other parties and ongoing doubts about who would take the paper.

The State Journal Advocate Aoe

Statement of Noninteraction with Jerry Simpson and Advocates

The speaker asserts they have never spoken or communicated with Jerry Simpson or Aim regarding the Advocate. They claim to acted in utmost good faith with all parties and challenge any contrary claims from others.

Jerry Simpson

Republican convention at Parsons names Burton backers

Dispatches from Kansas Peru State report no instructions given to nominees. Burton organ and Horton managers claim county sentiment favors J. R Burton. Oswego’s J. S. Marley named for representative amid party activity.

Burton Parsons J. S. Marley Oswego Kansas Peru Horton J. R Burton

Woolley Prohibition nominee to receive national nomination

Chicago July 2 Prohibition presidential candidate John G Woolley will receive official notification of his nomination at Central Music Hall tonight Dickle Albion Mich chairman of the convention will deliver the message of notification Other committee members Oliver Stewart presides as national commit te chair will announce and preside over the proceedings in Waukesha Wis.

Chicago John G. Woolley United States Central Music Tonight Dickle Albion Mich Notificatium Olver Es Art Camera Sc Oliver Ew Swallow Harrisburg Pas Hale Johnnot Newton Chama Waukesha Wis Oliver Stewart

Japanese Competition in Flour Trade Reaches Pacific

Portland reports Japanese buyers in Oregon, sampling flour from a mill in Osaka made from wheat shipped months earlier. The sample, credited as first rate, accompanies claims that the price of the flour is about 239 dollars per barrel at a Pacific port, with 250 dollars per barrel cited as a low rate for four shipments. This signals active potential competition for the Orient's flour market.

Portland Ore J. C. Rablo Okohama

War in Mexico report from Hermosillo authorities

Military dispatch from Hermosillo July 30 reports Secretary Bernardo Reis mobilizing four additional regiments to Yaqui country and calls out Gen Torres for operations. The note references Yaqui hostilities and ongoing troop movements amid recent weeks.

Mexico Hermosillo Mex Bernardo Reis Yaqui Jain Gentral Torres Yael Tasuane

Annual Chicken Show Promises New Auditorium Venue

Chicken fanciers plan their annual show in January at the new auditorium. California entrants are expected and interest from across the country is rising as exhibitors prepare for the event.

California

A Hoy and a Dog The Boy and His Dog Observe Execution

A boy and his dog repeatedly interact as the dog escapes and returns. On a fourth notice the boy is seen cycling toward a prison with the dog tied to the bike. Officers witness the scene and the event culminates in an execution observed by the dog.

Korea

Suddarth in Court Over Peace Warrant Refused Bind

Judge McCabe refused to bind N Suddarth over on a peace warrant after a court hearing in North Topeka. Complainant J R Stewart, employed by J W Mattern, alleged Suddarth threatened Mattern who had earlier won a separate Naent case. a confrontation at Mattern’s shop led to armed improvisation but no binding.

McCabs N. Suddarth J. R Stewart J. W. Mattern Mattern Suddarth Naent North Topeka Stewart Matern McCabe

Annexation Decision Looms Over School Tax Levy

May decide Monday as annexation questions must be settled before levy. Parish school meetings set for next Thursday in Kansas to finalize year’s business and set the coming year’s school tax. Boards in districts adjoining Topeka may adjust levy if annexation is decided. Judge Hazen handles the case and aims for a Monday ruling.

Wolf Hunt Through Prairie Described in Fragment

A fragmented account recalls an early morning trek where hunters chased a lone wolf across a creek four miles distant. Dogs bred a strong pursuit, the wolf dodged ahead, and riders followed as the pack trailed far behind on the open plain.

Tea prices and prune trade amid wartime tensions

The article discusses tea and prune markets facing war-time strain, noting higher prices, expected increases, and the prune combine structure with Packers and Cured Fruit Company leasing plants to manage packing, grading, and storage. It also recalls anecdotal local figures and daily life stories reflecting economic pressures on households and small traders.

C Prult Association Prune Combine Forma Packers Compgnr Bes Ito & Lease Ite Cured Fruit Company Holta Duslees

Pope confirms Keane archbishopric in Dubuque dispatch

A Rome dispatch to the Journal and Advertiser reports the pope has confirmed the appointment of Archbishop Keane, former rector of the Catholic University in Washington, to the archbishopric of Dubuque. The notice notes Keane’s prior service and the papal approval.

Pops New York Journal and Advertiser Rome Dubuque Keane Catholic University At Washington Paris Parte John Joseph Keane Catholic University of America Washington, D.C Dutrique Iowa Ireland Kane

HORRORS OF NOME SMALLPOX CRISIS GROWS

Report from Washington dated July 20 describes Nome smallpox spreading rapidly with at least 200 cases in the pest house and camp. Quarantine tents fill as officials and Dr. D Camp and Dr. J J Tyler work through the outbreak. Two new large structures are being erected to house patients and prevent further spread as daily deaths rise to seventeen to twenty.

Nome Athenian Sequia Garonne Ghia D. Camp J. J. Tyler Chicago

Unnatural Mother Divorce Grant for George W. Baird

Judge Hazen grants Geo. W. Baird a divorce from Jennie M. Baird. The judge orders custody of five children ages 6 to 14. Baird, once with Wolf’s pack, now employed in Jewell county, went to Topeka for the case as his home is in Topeka. Jennie M. Baird admitted the charges and declined responsibility for the children.

Hazen Geo. W. Baird Jennie M. Baird Mr. Baird Wolf Jewell County Topeka

belated challenge tied to August 13 platform speeches

The fragment notes a belated challenge and an amusing feature linked to a planned public event. It suggests Long and Gamptell will speak on the same platform on August 13, amid pre arranged jockeying by Campbell and local politicians for a debated contest.

Ness Tong Long Gamptell Tribone Campbell

Twenty Two Rooms Prepare Met Life Building Accommodation

The twenty two rooms at the Metropolitan Life Building are being prepared for Republican national committee men. Rooms will be decorated with American flags rosettes and crosses. One large room will host representatives and officers including the drill corps and aides, with extensive lighting planned.

New York Hepublican National Coimitias Reece At Arms

Chicago Labor Office to House National Campaign Staff

Reported plans describe rooms and facilities for staff clerks stenographers and storage of campaign documents plus telegraphic telephonic service linking to national quarters. A committee led by Gompers and vice presidents Duncan and Kidd will try to resolve the St Louis streetcar strike while a separate effort in Chicago aims to support workers.

United States CIA Chckef Theveee Ok Hanns Chicago Denver Colo Executive Council American Federation of Labor Fedsree Gheace Cnatesetaee Ie Gompers Duncan and Kidd Prenidoan Connell St. Louie

Belgian hare craze and other notices

Readers report a Belgian hare craze with locals trading in gold payments and displays of interest by General J. W. F. P. Hughes. The brief item notes distant events including a California car fall and camp setup for meat, plus derailed fragments about church appointments and railway schedules in a noisy mixture of names and places.

J. W. FP. Hughes California

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