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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1900

Page

2

Steel Trust President Denies Reported Interviews

Chicago July 27 conference of steel and iron interests resumed. The Federal Steel Company official stated interviews attributed to him were unauthorized and guesses. He said no broad shutdown policy is contemplated though furnaces have been idled by business needs.

Steel Trust Chicago Steel and Iron Federal Steel Company Gary Erestivat Perera Sten Compan Prosy Tnt Mim Cristal

Hamilton Takes Hold As Shawnees County Auditor

July reports from Washington note naval delivery to Shawnees County reads. The text describes Begice taking duties as auditor with Captain Clad Hamlintas commencing Rin duties and references the auditor's office in the court. It mentions Judge Orin and local details amid damaged OCR.

Begice Shawnes Clad Hamlintas Eadhtor Amd Mamil UN Speered Uae

Weather Outlook Brightens With Saturday Forecast

The region anticipates fair conditions Saturday as good growing weather continues. Weather maps hint at light patches of fog near Kata while winds shift to bear onshore patterns, with temperatures climbing modestly and a lingering cool spell into next week.

Poor Farm Crowding Reported by Commissioner

Commissioner Kate notes a decline in farm residents with only 32 people currently at the poor farm. Mr Hal confirms similarly low numbers and the need for food aid as some residents cannot work. Officials warn of hunger and reduced labor as winter ends and demand rises.

Kate Hal

No Court Today in STL Still Carries Over Advised Cases

Judge Hazen and Judge Pinson review multiple cases under advisement with no triage set for Thursday. Several cases including Et Ce wre and A.B Palmive were postponed until Tuesday while Cosmin and related charges await hearing. County officials will address witness cards and security concerns at the next session.

Hazen Pinson Et Cewre Palmive Wesin Kriente Ladies of Security Tuysdas Sati Cosmin Hidei Cuttine

Tea and towel showers grace social season in Topeka

Social and personal notes from Topeka detail Mrs Garves hosting an informal tea for nephew Elurace Vo Richards of Chicago and a kitchen towel shower for Miss Rebecca Rodgers hosted by Miss Catherine Cuttel. Dozens of local residents, visitors, and relatives are listed as guests or travelers visiting Topeka, with trips to Chicago, Denver, and New York noted along with upcoming events and departures.

and Mire Garves Elurace Vo Richards Chicago Biss Wille Mies EE Dallas Er C Misa Qlikley Guasse Terenice Puller Loehr Grunba Cattie Cuttel Lane Street Rebecca Rodgers Méath Miss Rodgers Mise Rodgers Katherine Fleishman Marcia “Spivey Mise Agnes Gunther Sims Berenice Puter Blanche Mear Anabelle Tmbiman Mise Mary Davenport In Hana Mies Lulawart Misa Hii Hinckies Mike Ethel Merwin Ansas City Mixes Alice Lakin Mina Mary Mead Jeannette Ware Nannie Veale Jessie Styers Jesse Payne Mina Anna Tisyer Mina Adaw Skinner Louise Kellum Mise Bethel DeGhert D. W. Witmer Elizabeth Kanaas City Ann Mra J. Weles Abby Ware Torsday Cearuite Colo. Wn Juin Pink Parkhurst Madison Wis Mes HS Olmer McFarland Topake Misa Minnie Warren Lave Taylor Street Atherine Lang Mount Pleasant Iowa Lida H. Marty League of American Mothers Hardy Andrea Hofer Proudfoot Flw Thompson Mary Moore St Albane Harold Chase Nortod Topeka Avenue North Josephine Europe Cola & Jamnson Boston Mra Len Fortune Dover Charlen King Laughter Birdle Leavenworth Pearsall Mrs Byington W. P. Parker Excelsior Springs Harry Noble Harry Miller Hiborado M. Klein Hot Springs Ark Chester ‘Thomas William Bradferran Wil George Port Ashton Ashioh Ld Sertouary Berborne Mint Blanche Denver Colorado Springs Scatelle Stevens Carbondale Topeka Mary Suthier Arthur Brongon New York City Trapp Louisville Springe Park Warnes Clyde Williams Shrevesport Melchehey Washington, D. C Art W. A Peffer Della VanAmburgh Holton Frank Rice Kansas City LK. Bonafd Colorado Nebraska Mary Rutherfood Katelle Stevens Charles P. Spencer Alex Banhart A. A. Hurd Missouri J. J. Stirrey Fannie Avian Adele Misa Lourie Smith Albuquerque N.N Horaver Richards H. J

Convention sessions held in four Denver churches

The twelfth annual convention of the Young People's Christian Union of the United Presbyterian and Associated Reformed Presbyterian churches met in Denver with forenoon sessions devoted to conferences. Readings and teaching sessions were led by Prof. A. N. Clark of Minden Nebraska and Rev. J. E. Fonter of Omaha Nebraska. Junior and primary work was directed by Miss G. Wallace, focusing on congregational teaching and outreach.

Denver Colo Young People's Christian Union United Presbyterian Anl Reformed Presbyterian Churches AN. Clark Minden Neb E. Fonter Omata Nebeo Ecoulter

Postal railway service announced for Oahu Island

The post office department establishes the first railway mail service in Hawaii. It runs around Oahu between Honolulu and Kakuku Pearl City Waipahu and Waianae. The 72 mile route carries mail six times weekly, aligning with train schedules. Service began June 14.

Washington Post Office Department Hawaii Oahu Honolulu Kakuku Wie Ale Pearl City Waipaid Walane Walahua

Bryan to Make Imperialism the Paramount Issue in 1896 Style Notifi cation

Lincoln, July 27. W J Bryan stated his Indianapolis notification speech will focus on imperialism as the paramount question, following the 1896 plan. The platform’s money issue will be addressed in his acceptance letter and later speeches.

Lincoln Neb W. J. Bryan Indianapolis Ind Parks M. Martin State Democratic Committee Thomas Taggart Indiana National Committee Railronds

Ship Captain Fined for Disregarding Cargo Rules in Honolulu

Honolulu officials fine Captain W. F. Weedon of the ship Marion F. Chilcott $2,000 for discharging cargo without a permit. The fine was paid and an appeal to Washington is planned to overturn the decision. A proposed Porto Rican labor import scheme to Hawaii is said to be abandoned, Tyrolese workers on Maui plantations praised, with no contract status.

Honolulu Stackable Marion F. Chilcott W. F. Weedon United States Chilcott Washington Weedon Stack Treasury Department Porto Rico Hawaii Wast Ashington Dole Hay Alexander Baldwin Maui

Drought Break After Rain In New England

Boston reports a prolonged drouth broken by rain lasting about a day. Total city rainfall 1.45 inches with broader showers across eastern central northern and western regions. Portland Maine recorded .92 inch. Pastures revived and gardens show vigor though hay yields and early crops are reduced, improving farmer outlook overall.

Boston New England Drouth Bubbeanwern Vermont New Hampshire Maine Portland

Bears Run Rampant Aboard Traveling Show Train

Bucyrus Ohio July 21 bears aboard a Toledo and Ohio Central show train broke from cages chasing the conductor who escaped to the caboose. The crew eventually corralled the bears with a lariat after the train was sidetracked delaying service over an hour.

Bucyrus Toledo Nate

Philippine students to study in United States policy urged

Berkeley July 1 Filipino commissioners consider sending natives of the islands to study in American schools. A letter from Bernard Moses of the University of California to President Wheeler notes a likely large pool of eager students and suggests financing some via public funds to foster Americanization and mark the difference between the United States and Spain.

Berkeley Cal United States Bernard Moses University of California Philippine Commission Benjamin Ide Wheeler America Spain

Druggists to Act to End Price Cutting Under Study

New York July 27 The National Association of Retail Druggists weighs plans to improve proprietary medicine conditions and halt price cutting. Proposals include a controlled list of legitimate jobbers and restrictions on sales to bargain firms, with retailers expected to maintain stable prices.

Ational Association New York National Association of Retail Druggists

MAY MOVE ZION'S SITE PROPOSED TO WINTHROP HARBOR

A Benton township report says Dowie will forfeit unpaid land contracts and relocate his Zion city a short distance north to Winthrop Harbor. He backed out on taking Durkin land and a Winthrop Harbor survey showed effort to secure land for the Zion project at favorable terms. Dowie’s agent described bankers backing the scheme, while locals fear losing better prices for the Durkin property and the Durkin case was dismissed in Leonart court.

Dowie Winthrop Harbor Waukegan Benton Township Zion City Joseph Durkin Hans Arbor Trenton Dearon Jodd Dowse Cai

Alameda’s Storm Damage Fallout On Transpacific Voyage

The steamer Alameda returning from Australia battled a severe storm near the Pacific, suffering major structural damage including a broken capstan, wrecked wheelhouse, and injured crew. Despite extensive seas, the vessel completed the voyage with lingering material and safety concerns reported after leaving Sydney.

Express robbery atchison staged by a Denver man

A negro bandit held up an express messenger near Atchison but failed to take any valuables. The incident occurred after a Missouri Pacific through Omaha passenger left Atchison, a robber demanded contents of the express car, but the safe could not be opened until Omaha. The would be thief fled with a liver watch and was later identified by police as a Denver man named Davis who is in custody locally. The messenger John Kresler was uninjured.

Atchison Missouri Omaha Cobbee John Kreaster Miessenger Kresler Ganttee Nero Colotea Mai Davis Denver Kresier

Marine recruits report for duty in Chicago

Colonel Harrington in charge of the marine corps recruit office reports twenty seven men to report for duty at the quarters in Chicago. The total recruits reach 286 since work began less than two months ago. He notes the class is above average and many will be sent to Washington for drilling and uniforms.

Chicago W. Harington Marine Corps Thin City Wankinstos Harrington Washington

Eagle Seizes Child in Rural Mystery Case

A fragmented report describes a man named Smith harming a child in a rural town. The text mentions a farmer, a worried father, a 3 year old girl named Angie, and a tense scene around a farm family. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

Smith Marally Marr Sri Angie

Book Auction Opens Tonight With In-Demand Titles

At the book auction, all the requested volumes are coming off the shelves this evening. Early bidding moved quickly as sought after works disappeared from sale moments after bidding began.

Kansas Avenue Mananavesca

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