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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1900
Page
4
A fragmented 1911 era Topeka State Journal page items include weather and crop notes from Kansas, political chatter about Hanna and Taft era campaigns, brief mentions of Oregon and international affairs, plus a column of pointed paragraphs from Chicago News on social curiosities and manners.
Fragmentary column notes odd phrases about gossip and public manners. The text references a crowd, a Horst, snow white, and indignant guests, with stray questions about debts and duties. The prose is garbled and difficult to parse.
A humorous collage from the Philadelphia Record shows quips about postages in authors letters, weather jokes about cool waves, and social snapshots. It includes lines about a deaf couple in Kenigsos, a chorus director, a tiresome patrokdie, and a newlywed breakfast exchange.
Circus visit to Topeka announced with Wallace show, date set for August 17. Mixed OCR errors obscure details but indicate a local circus arrival and public notices.
Milwaukee officials express dismay after the recent census count, noting annexed Silver Heights and incomplete annexation before the deadline skews totals. Supervisor ALG Wright argues the numbers may understate Milwaukee’s true population, with estimates around 280 thousand to 290 thousand.
Tickets on sale July 22 for Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo round trips via Santa Fe with a good returning date to Asus 24. Annual Young People's Christian Union convention in Denver. Colorado excursion on August 2, returns by October. Train to Chicago via Santa Fe from Topeka with free chair cars and Standard Tourist Sleeper. Also Topeka departures at 4 40 am and 4 20 am for Northern Lake resorts. Women described as civil and healthy. Pure charmkakes and bitters advertised.
The Kansas Livestock Sanitary Commission battles Governor Stanley as fever fears rise. Campbell of Wichita rails at the governor, while inspectors warn of a cattle pastures scheme aimed at evading quarantine laws. James Hamilton, an insider, urges action to halt fever and protect markets, criticizing Stanley but backing the commission’s fight.
Charles M Hurger discusses western farming shifts from southern edges of Indian lands to new territories. He notes early resistance to crop adoption, then rapid openness of farms near Regina and northern districts, stressing ready money, population growth, and new industries shaping the prairie west. The piece cites Georgia Alabama and other states as context for market expansion.
A fragmented excerpt discusses rural labor and crop work in Oklahoma with references to families, children helping with picking and tending. It notes outside sales of product, cash distribution, and per capita gains, highlighting the economic impact on rural households amid regional farming.
The state rested its case in the Alexander Jester murder trial as Captain Julian Dunn testified of blood seen near Hulen Stone in winter 1917 and a nearby woman matching descriptions. Jester spoke after the state closed, declaring no hard feelings toward witnesses while criticizing Pinkerton detectives. Defense aimed to discredit Shrewsbury’s testimony about a body sighting.
Dr E Munn, formerly of the United States army, is named city bacteriologist by Mayor Drew in Topeka. He is the first to hold the post, will inspect water and milk, and apply his bacteriological knowledge to improve public health. He is father of Dr L H Munn and moved here months ago from Denver.
Fort Scott July 24 J R B Atwood of Leavenworth was elected permanent chairman of the Democratic convention this afternoon W H Pepperell is secretary Democratic leaders plan to block Dave Martin nomination and Annie Diggs will support Martin with Shawnee proxy Hewins called home Populist convention may grant Hedlen nomination by acclamation late this afternoon
Secretary of State Joby Hay arrived in Cleveland to attend the funeral of his mother in law Mrs Amara Stone. After services he will depart for Clinton for a conference with President McKinley.
Hearing in the conspiracy case against John F. Gaynor and partners resumed in New York. Prosecution expects about three days more before a two week adjournment to allow the defense to present testimony. Wescott and Mage linked to Carter dealings with thousands in checks and stock transfers noted.
New York July 24 The Tammany boss Richard Croker saved the life of Peter F Meyer his real estate partner when Meyer, an inexperienced swimmer, found himself in dangerous water at City Island. Croker swam to his aid bringing him to shore amid public praise though he downplays the hero label.
In a committee of the whole meeting last evening the council unanimously selected the State Journal as the official paper for the coming year. An initial bellot showed most members in favor despite one absence. A second ballot secured unanimous approval amid expressions of appreciation.
Pittsburgh July 4 A high official of J and O Railway says a majority of the preferred stock of the Pittsburg and Western Railway has been secured and within three months the B and O will assume control. Mercantile Trust acted as trustee for bondholders to foreclose, but the preferred stock arrangement is said to prevent sale. The mortgage debt exceeds 3 million dollars.
Hot Springs Arkansas July 24 Zlebach county's champion wolf catchers brought in six men with 58 pelts including wolves and coyotes. Coyotes paid 1 per head, wolves 3 each, yielding a total of about 54 to 60 dollars. They aim to keep wolves and coyotes abundant to boost earnings. Milwaukee Wisconsin July 24 Albert Hartman named receiver for Herman Helin department store debts totaling 117,122 liabilities and 380,724 assets.
Chief Hale of the Kansas City fire department with 30 men arrived today en route to New York then to Paris to compete in the International fireman’s tournament next month. Afterward Hale and his crew will tour western Europe giving exhibitions.
Al bert K. Edgcomb netted a baby humpback whale twelve miles from the sea off Bath. The creature fought in the net and foamed the water, finally being towed ashore. Crowds visited the north end to view the unusual capture, the whale weighing about ae pounds at the city scales.
In Indianapolis a letter from George Houtwell president of the National Anti Imperialists denies knowledge of a proposed fusion with the gold Democrats. He asserts he would oppose any third party alignment if anti imperialist members are involved and notes the gold Democrats plan their first meeting tomorrow.
Canton July 24 McKinley callers increase from many areas while paying respects and favors rise. President’s time dominated by Chinese question. camera waits long. Charley Gault marries Emilly Black. trip to Les Cheneaux islands. $12,000,000 bonds approved for railway improvements and purchases. Girl fractures arm after fall on Fourth Street. Vancouver report notes Duke of Connaught’s Own units deployed to Steventon over salmon strike.
Disjointed notes describe Scott Grover of Kansas Avenue running away, Emma Yowell attempting suicide by jumping from a bridge into the Kaw River, and police actions involving a matron Mire Thorpe. The text also mentions a Court swearing in a George Washington and community disturbances by colored boys, with references to medical remedies and Dewitt Bulve.
A fragment listing county agricultural societies and secretaries for fairs in 1900. Includes Brown, Butler, Cowley, Harvey, Jefferson, Jewell, Linn, Marshall, Montgomery, Neosho, Ottawa, and many other counties with secretary names and tentative September dates.
Travel notices describe a late July 23 to August 24 service from Denver to Colorado Springs via Santa Fe with a return. A summer excursion to Denver is advertised ending October 3, using the California Pacific limited route. The Santa Fe line mentions an observation car on the Denver to Colorado Springs segment.
New train to Chicago via Santa Fe leaves Topeka at 3 00 p m and 7 40 a m with bound connecting trains to resorts in the northern lake region St Lawrence and Atlantic coast Carries standard and count sleepers free chair cars dining car Other trains at 4 30 a m and pm King it
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