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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1900
Page
4
A confused paste of political commentary touches on campaign finance, teachers salary talk, and party alignment. It references Grover Cleveland, Idaho, Bryan, and various officials while noting unsettled public sentiment and rising prices.
The year’s imports from Cuba, Hawaii, Porto Rico, and the Samoa and Philippines Islands totaled over 40 million dollars, led by sugar and tobacco. Cuba supplied the largest sugar volume and value, with Hawaii and the Philippines contributing notable high grade imports. tobacco was the second major item, dominated by Cuba and Porto Rico, with Philippine hemp and other tropical products following.
The excerpt mocks social ideas about love and attraction, contrasting the “ordinary man” with idealized male and female types. It Playfully notes how women’s affection is tied to perception of a man’s jokes and attractiveness, as a caricature of storybook romance.
A garbled passage suggests a reflection on courtship and marriage in fiction versus reality. It contrasts polite behavior at polls with romantic tropes where strangers meet, fall in love, and wed, while noting real life strangers and daily social dynamics. The text ends with a parable about neighborly relations and unintended hurt.
A collection of short, aphoristic observations on women, men, work, and social behavior. Witty lines note prejudice, investment, advice, hospitality, and marriage, with quips on office seekers, drinking, and newly graduated youth entering the job market. The tone is moralistic and reflective.
A collection of wry quips and social observations from Philadelphia aimed at daily life. Probes of belief, manners, love, and aging weave humor from elevator lore to domestic foibles and a philosopher’s notes.
Mrs Amanda Kerr of Connellsville says every morning tin is missing and the yard board walks are displaced. Neighbors report seeing a man and a woman on the porch last night. A described fire and a vanished man spark local fear as authorities search the area for a missing body ever since an earlier murder years ago.
Washington July 20 The War claims本文 notes a rapid audit of the War Department accounts through June 30 showing totals of 3 483 081 46 with subdivisions for en clair and armoudt aad reveived 34 63 Missouri 921 138 and Oklahoma 354 wheelman's Wool reports no clear event and includes garbled names and phrases.
The city printing issue was resolved in a council committee where the Winunctimen and others settled the question once and for all. An alleged party organ threatens to intimidate council members, but the council stands by its honorable agreement and the meeting's concluded action remains decisive.
A Camden lawyer relays testimony from a proponent of Camden Christian Scientists accusing Rev. George Tompkins leaders of the sect of ethical excess. Miss McCulloch, suing Tompkins for about 4030 dollars, says she will not drop her suit until her money is returned. A local committee urged withdrawal, but she remains represented by W H Boyle and has directed her attorney to proceed.
Treasury officials report a strong national treasury with $430 million in gold and reserves totaling $430,000,000. Secretary Gage says funds suffice for an army of 75,000 for a year and current gold reserves meet wartime needs. Per capita gold holdings run about six dollars.
A Chicago reader reports a letter from Evanston residents M. and Wood ward and their daughter Ione, visiting United States Minister Conger in Pekin. Dated June 11 the letter describes their escape attempt, aid from Conger, and a later retreat from the legation as rioters attacked, railway lines were destroyed, and they endured a perilous retreat back to safety.
Topeka reader endorses Doan's Kidney Pills after suffering three years from kidney trouble and night fatigue. He bought pills at Rowley & Snow, Sixth Street and Kansas Avenue, and states they relieved his pain and weakness, praising the product as a satisfactory remedy.
Ed ward L Swasey of Kansas City fled toward Buenos Ayres after a warrant issued for alleged defrauding Third National Bank of Springfield by selling a $2008 mortgage on 26 head of cattle owned by J T Kenney. The scheme mirrors Gillett’s multi million dollar cattle mortgage fraud. Swasey reportedly boarded the Hermas bound for Buenos Ayres as detectives pursued him near New York.
Milwaukee July 1. The Wisconsin German Press association closed its session at Bi gon. Of 26 editors interviewed, only two defended the McKinley administration or apologized for failures in the Philippines. Most German editors oppose imperialism and will vote for Bryan and the Democratic ticket.
Much certainty Paris July 30 Italian deputies and journalists gather in Paris for the interparliamentary arbitration congress and the International press congress. Signor Villa president of the Italian chamber of deputies says he cannot predict Italy's result and will preside over an extraordinary session tonight. Deputy De Nuva recalls King Humbert’s loss brings sadness. the new king is described as educated and diligent, ready to serve Italy.
July 2 report describes a Manila fiesta as a failure with Filipinos showing little interest in commemorating amnesty. Taft and other clergy declined to attend, fearing pro independence sentiment. Guards were doubled, flags displayed, and the event judged premature and unfortunate amid recent violence and casualties.
Washington reports Captain Shoemaker head of the revenue marine service received a letter from Lieutenant Cushing in command of the revenue cutter Rush detailing a survey around the Prybiloff islands. On July 11 the crew reached Dutch Harbor and mapped the north side of St Matthews Island naming a harbor Shoemaker Cove in honor of their chief. Cushing notes no nearby sealers and mentions Morton the treasury department agent found on the islands. The surgeon called the voyage health condition lopomatar ataxia. Morton is son of the late Oliver P. Morton of Indiana.
Brooklyn born July 11 to Mr and Mrs P Hillyer a son named Justin Wilder. In Topeka three boys escaped a reform penitentiary and were escorted north by Officer McElroy from Hall. The Berraeen Bay Fuse farmers’ meeting set for August 7 with Walter Allen of Merton as conference promoter.
The Havana party fight shapes the Cuban constitutional convention with Nationals and Democratic Union seeking influence. Conservatives fear revolutionaries gaining power and push for broader representation and boards chosen by parties to avoid revolutionary mayors.
Chicago university students and wives could live on about $300 for a nine month academic year excluding tuition, with $100 for rent, $190 for clothing and incidentals, and $100 for meals. Miss Katherine Davis outlined tested menus and noted practical limits, while a lecturer joked about matrimony. Also mentions tourist rail rates to Colorado and Utah.
July 30 report from Pai XN Italy states Anadis Bressi arrested yesterday in Monga is not linked to any assassination plot against King Elumtved. He left for Italy around May 1 and has not been heard from since. Neighbors describe him as quiet and harmless. he reportedly has a wife and year old daughter residing in Hoboken and visits weekly. Details on his current whereabouts or whether his family accompanied him remain unclear.
In San Francisco Chinatown Ho Yow the Chinese consul general and Tank Chang editor of the Chinese World clash over alleged revolutionary plots. Chang accuses Ho Yow of weakness and deception, Ho retorts that Chang leads a revolutionary faction tied to the Reform Association planning to raise an army for Pekin. Figures named Homer Lee Kang You and Kal Chew appear in the intertwined plot described with prison and voyage details. Also notes July 30 federal notices on rural free delivery routes and a Joliet anti trust mill restart with local court actions.
Chicago July 20 Hubert J Calladine a current grand juror was arrested as the keeper of an opium den at Green and Bandai streets along with several inmates. Four women attended the den and a number of other suspects were taken into custody during the raid. The revelation surprised local business leaders and the grand jury count plans to present the case before Judge Hutchinson.
A severe accident near Sycamore Illinois injures a young girl, burning her eyes with burning poison. A mother and doctor attended, but proper treatment was delayed by two hours. The child remains alive with little hope for recovery.
Detroit Michigan July report on the twenty first bit meeting of the Supreme Lodge of the uniform rank of the order. Major General Cafnanan spoke at the event outlining goals for the Detroit rank and parade plans. The gathering named a convendent winner and set a date for a forthcoming parade with planned works and speeches.
Fragmented notices describe Burlington route connections to Seattle Portland and the Northwest with through sleepers and car service. Mentions trains to Omaha Saint Paul Billings and rapid repairs for war effort at Port Arthur with July dates.
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