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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
6
Reasons to shop at Davis Mercantile Co include always getting the best goods at right prices with full weight and measure. Courteous treatment and prompt delivery accompany reliable grocery and meat offerings under the same roof.
Saturday price list shows various goods with listed costs including patent flour at 1.00 per unit, coffee brands like Ga and Arbuckle at 0.45 and 0.00 respectively, New York Full Cream Cheese at 0.15, Kansas Full Cream Cheese at 0.21, St. Charles Cream at 0.41, Grape Nuts at 0.42, Cream of Wheat at 0.36, Uneeda Biscuit at 0.50, and Uneeda Ginger Wayfer at 0.08, reflecting typical midcentury grocery rates.
ABradiey dispatch reports a baby girl born June 25 during a battle as Mrs Bradley and her infant were rescued from Gordon Hall. They were carried to the ship and later moved toward Taku, while gunfire persisted nearby. Both mother and child were reported well after arrival.
Citizens complain that the gas company leaves Buchanan street streets unfilled and rough after trench work. The company reportedly tamped earth poorly and did not restore the surface, prompting a pledge that no permits will be issued until holes are filled and the street leveled to original condition.
A major frame building in Ottawa used as a screen door factory burned last night, with fire origin still unknown. The fire gutted the large structure erected years ago, no prior use involved an open flame, leaving investigators puzzled as to how the blaze started. Tickets for events and trips are listed, including Young People’s Christian Union activities in Denver and a Santa Fe charter to Colorado Springs.
Dallas congressman J W Bailey travels to Wortham and Fairfield to launch Bryan and Stevenson ticket activity in Texas. He plans daily stumping through August with stops in Waco and Springfield, then pivots to Iowa and Massachusetts to rally support for Bevan and Stevens.
A Dallas dispatch reports a tentative decision by the Trades association and American Federation of Labor to call a general walkout of trades if street railway strike troubles are not settled by the coming Sunday. A large number of workers, about four thousand, are expected to respond with a broad boycott and suspension of business until a settlement is reached.
The four months old child of Mr and Mrs Poppy of Elmont died last night. The funeral was held at the residence. Interment followed at Halfday cemetery.
A six month labor war in Chicago ends with contractors showing willingness to comply with demands after confusion over terms. Conference set for Saturday to resume negotiations and end bucket shopping as strikes linger in the city.
Reports detail continued US and British efforts to verify Minister Conger's status in Pekin as foreign legations face siege. Secrecy surrounds the ciphered dispatches while officials weigh the emperor’s stance, Boxer violence risks, and imminent relief missions for foreign nationals.
Plans to redistribute US forces to maximize troops for China advance daily. Meade and Wancock sailing about August 1 will carry remaining troops of the Fifteenth Infantry, Third Cavalry, Third Artillery and 10 Marines. Ninth Cavalry to August service. First Cavalry to Seattle via transport Gieoste. Horses aboard Aztec, Strathgyle, and Athenian to Seattle for shipment.
Travel deal lists $19.00 fares for Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via Santa Fe with July 33 and 24 dates. Good steaming until August 24. Note says observaton car to Colorado Springs.
A fire destroyed the Castle Crag resort hotel high in the mountains above Shasta county. Guests escaped with belongings as flames swept through the building around dawn. The property, connected to San Francisco interests, was described as a fashionable summer retreat.
New London testimony in the Jester case links Alexander Jester to multiple aliases and pension filings. Witnesses confirm two marriages and a divorce, while pension papers suggest three children and contested identity. The trial highlights conflicting records as jurors and judge weigh the evidence.
Lincoln Neb July 20 Mr Bryan issues remarks on the China situation amid calls to protect American lives and property. He urges Americans in China to seek refuge at seaports, favors measured punishment and reparations if China fails to act in good faith, and deemphasizes any foreign land grab by the United States. He warns against anti foreign hostility and calls for justice and fair dealing as a guiding policy.
In San Francisco on July 20, the collier Tellus and the transport Belgian King were in a collision. An expert estimates damage at 30000 dollars for Tellus and 10000 dollars for the Belgian King. owners file salvage suit against Tellus.
New York July 20 The Presbyterian board of foreign missions met to address the situation in China and authorized cables to missionaries at Che Foi to depart immediately if necessary. Messages will go to Shanghai and Canton and then to interior workers. The board chose not to order a mass departure, believing native Christians would face persecution if all left at once. It urged all to depart only when they deem it safest. None of the Chinese missionaries on furlough in the U S will be sent back for the moment. newly appointed staff will stay at home.
Joseph Jer commander of the Department of the Lakes has requested assignment to China. No action has been taken yet on his application. A concert tonight at Garfield Park by Marshalls Bend featuring three cele afar Ss.
Miss Annis Weist of Louisville, stenographer to Auditor Sweeney, testified as the first witness in the Powers trial at the executive building. She heard three shots toward the secretary of state's office and noted guards were posted after the shooting. A letter read in court claimed Powers wanted an understanding to tell the truth, with Fintey described as innocent as Powers.
WD July 10 reports North Dakota Democratic convention endorses a ticket for congress D M Hildreth governor M A Wippelmann lieutenant governor John Carmody attorney general. Trail Much Gold From Australia Washington July 20 Mr Roberts mint director says 2 690 000 in gold on way from Australia to San Francisco mint with monthly shipments of similar amount for about four months.
The market report shows wheat slipping then recovering with September futures near 77 cents, receipts around 40 cars, Northwest gloomy signals, and cash demand firm. Oats steady to lower, provisions higher on cash demand, with barley and timothy quoted. Topeka and Kansas City prices noted, while New York futures mix.
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