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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1900
Page
7
CHAS DUDLEY WARNER and MARK TWAIN praise a modern American work. The Saturday Review and Edinburg Review offer high praise, calling it remarkable and significant for its time. The dialogue highlights polarized critical response and the book’s impact on literary circles.
The case against Peter Butler alleges he broke a sidewalk machine and caused injury to Fruzier, who was passing by. The plaintiff argues the defendant had no right to obstruct the sidewalk and claims damages for the incident.
Last night a meeting organized the Elke minstrel group for opening Augivelume. Committees were named to handle washing, music, and secretary duties. Members include Frank Bennett, J L King, LM Wood. John Griley, Jobs Watera, James Meare. J P McManus, W A Jane McManus, M Word, John Waver, Joseph Griley. Cap cutter John Waver and Joseph Griley were named to attend the megaphone recital in Kansas City on July and gather ideas.
Chicago July 16 The removal of Charles Newbury a prominent bait dealer ended with an inquest after his widow guarded his body with a revolver to prevent raiding The inquest concluded Newbury died of locomotor ataxia while bathing at the family residence Monday The case followed a coroner’s inquiry and funeral arrangements were noted.
Sheriff Cook investigated reports of a deranged man seen near Westburn college after Mrs Moran vanished from a deserted house. Neighbors urged arrest for insanity while the sheriff found no proof of mental derangement amid unclear circumstances. Separately, an advertisement promotes the Denver Rio Grande Scenic Line offering routes through Colorado Utah and New Mexico with through trains and Pullman service.
An advertisement touts a proprietary medicine claiming quick stomach and bowel relief. It asserts strong cures and suitability for families, noting availability in general drug stores and urging customer satisfaction through repeated use.
July 26 report from New York on the iron and steel sectors and a Chicago gathering. Joseph G. Rutier Jr. notes plans to cut production and align with a one month trade agreement among major firms. Prices and orders slip, mills face closures, and demand remains uncertain amid wage disputes and export activity.
Tickets on sale August 20 with return by October 1 for Santa Fe route. Observation car offered to Colorado Springs. Excursion to Wathena Sunday July 20 via Rock Island Route for 1.25 round trip. Train departs Topeka, details at Rock Island depot.
The dispatch describes multi directional Boer raider activity near Lydenburg and Delagoa Bay, with unclear claims on prisoner gains and a debate over suppressing hostilities. It notes Lord Roberts denying an immediate railway approach and emphasizes reliance on Sir Redvers Buller for effective support and momentum toward a stubborn last stronghold.
The report notes rising temperatures with Wednesday’s high around four degrees, today’s noon reading climbing further. It records a minimum near 65, northeast winds, and forecasts fair weather tonight and Friday. Data for Fort Scott and Manhattan is incomplete but indicates clearing conditions over the 34 hours ending Wednesday morning.
Albert F. Robinson et al transfer to Fanny G. Jones for 66 dollars, lots 68 and 3 in Mulvane Street Williams addition. J H Shumate and wife to Claude M Shumate and C O Shumate for 3 dollars, a one third interest in late 9 and Tl Jefferson street Crane's addition. John W. Morgan et al to Geo Gerber ick for 1300 dollars, lots 71 Adam e street. Ricker and wife to En M Roode for 100 dollars, part lots 1-2-3-4 and 5 block M4 Auburndale addition. Thames, Sore, Total a0 and 2 Fourwhateest lots Veale's addition. mad
In city court yesterday the suit of Alice Brubaker against Peter Vicklund for $25 was settled in favor of Vicklund. The report also notes Santa Fe train schedules from Topeka to Chicago with 2:00 pm and 4:49 pm departures, arrivals at 7:46 am and 9:30 am, plus sleeper service and miscellaneous vacation advertising from T. L. King, Santa Fe agent in Topeka. Local notices promote summer vacation rates to Colorado, Utah, Wisconsin, Michigan, New York, and Canada via the Santa Fe Route.
United States Flour Milling company reorganized to rehabilitate its finances. The committee amended the plan to restructure security terms and adjust the fixed sinking fund, reducing annual outlays and increasing annual savings.
The Slipbuilding company statement outlines a ship yard trust on preferred stock yielding 565000 in earnings after a 7 percent rate. It discusses shifting 379000 of preferred stock and 488000 of common stock to balance capitalization and notes 179000 tons built and 14 additional sites planned.
Several small ads offer two well bred male puppies and a cow for sale. Other notices include a team wagon and harness, and various items on installment plans. Location clues mention Buchanan, Lake and Crane, and West Pot. Contact details are partial and unclear.
A local eatery named Swall Restaurant earns regional praise for outstanding business performance. The feature highlights strong customer turnout, steady growth, and community involvement shaping its success in the market.
Notice of sale action by the mayor and officials for property described by metes and bounds in Tois city. Details include parcels near Park, Lime Street, and riverside parcels, with dates, assessment of damages, and terms for the August auction in front of Nowi Park Street. Includes descriptions of the lot lines and affected improvements and encumbrances.
First published legal notice from Ty Mai July 2 involving machine shop matters and mower regulations in the state. Details are partial and readable portions reference official actions or filings.
The ordinance details a road construction plan on Eleven Street from 28th to Tyler in Topeka Kansas, outlining funding via bonds authorized by the city for the project. It lists bonds, interest terms, and issuance dates, with references to officials and agencies approving and attesting the measure. The document cites the mayor, city officials, and contractors including Topeka Cycle Co and J.C Darling Co as part of the financing and materials provisions.
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