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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1900
Page
5
An advertisement argues that a mental condition labeled the blues affects many women and is curable by Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. It claims the remedy regulates the female system and alleviates dra and ache, urging readers to trust letters from women who attest to its effectiveness.
An excerpt recounts a tedious journey from St Michidh to Milamir then by boat to Alaska. It notes traversing the Kuskikwin river and portage, reaching St Michard after about 1000 miles, with scarce firearms. The writer mentions graves of three victims and a later hostile murder by natives.
A New York report states July experiments on beer practice have completed and the price changes for trade have been reported. The issue notes that the Wieemuh companies are avoiding Bent with the Chi Institution while the Ohio event continues to be official at Western terminals.
A party hosted by Jane J. Dobiest ended in tragedy as guests faced a fatal fire. Four horses were killed and a Sichuanian wagon collapsed in high winds, while attendees and hosts escaped. The event drew several dozen safety advocates and officials who attended in a bid to prevent future incidents.
Real estate transfers listed include Miss Etrickler and wife to J. B Hua at 441 Munroe Street and other parcels on Lake Street and Tenth Avenue with prices noted. Also Vancouver, B C dated July 31 reports the Fort of Minto governor general arrival, mayoral reception, and a royal visit including The Overland Limited movie program at a local theater.
The Mexican Herut society column lists Topeka women visiting Mexico City and entertaining friends. Numerous informal gatherings feature Mrs C F Aay and Mrs Geo W Vealy, Miss Nellie Baker, Miss May Latius, Mrs May Chals, and many local hosts with guests from Kansas City and Topeka. A string of visits, self introductions, and garden parties unfolds across Monroe Street and West Sixth Avenue with numerous names, couples, and outings noted.
Notes show Rev A Dean of Cameron Missouri visiting his brother Mott Dean at 1038 Jefferson Street with family. Clarence Wentworths plan a week in Topeka while Charles Elliott and John RN depart for an eastern trip. Hedderman returns to Petia Meats, and Dr H Behode Jett heads to Baltics Massachusetts for a three week trip. Mary Shehan of China visits Topeka with uncle and wife.
General Grosvenor, the Republican election forecaster, assigns McKinley and Roosevelt a total of 278 electoral votes, with doubtful Kentucky Nebraska Utah Wyoming classified as leaning Republican. He notes a bare possibility of North Carolina or Colorado Idaho Montana joining Bryan if margins shift and considers several states safely Republican or uncertain under wartime conditions.
Washington July 31 The War Department received a cable from General MacArthur announcing the death of Lieutenant David G. Spurgin Twenty first infantry at 6 30 p m July 29 from complications following a surgical operation He was born February 16 1867 in Ohio and served in the Spanish American War and Cuban campaigns including San Juan Hill before his transfer to the Philippines where he remained until his death His father Lieutenant Colonel W F Spurgin was on duty in Manila as customs collector.
Brigadier General J B Wilson, recently chief of staff in Cuba, travels via Chicago en route to China to serve as second to General Chaffee. Met by General Wheeler, he dined at the Chicas club and proceeded to San Francisco with aides Lieutenant Reeves and Soulard Turner and an orderly. Wilson previously studied China in 1883 and said plans would depend on circumstances upon reaching Che Foo.
Kansas City July 11 Swazey on route to South America to avoid creditors linked to a cattle operation valued around 1.6 million dollars. Banks in Kansas City Hempstead Springfield Philadelphia Lancaster and St Joseph reportedly barring him for alleged representations. A firm member cites overdrawn accounts and uncertainty over his whereabouts while a summer vacation booklet hints at travel routes.
Chicago dispatch reports Michigan voters face a tight governor race with both Democrats and Republicans divided over national issues. William Maybury of Detroit bonds the Democratic effort while Col. Bill Bilks aims to unite factions. the sting of Pingree era taxes and indictments shapes the campaign as both sides push state issues.
The council committee on lights again pushes electric illumination for Potwin and surrounding areas. A city annexation ordinance remains pending due to uncertainty on the number of districts to be annexed and will be drafted within days with a target to notify the council before September 1.
O W Wakefield of Columbus Ga extols Chamberlain Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as unequaled for stomach and bowel troubles. He notes it cured two severe cases of cholera morbus in his family and has recommended and sold hundreds of bottles. The remedy is offered by all druggists.
An unknown vandal ripped the head from a statue of Queen Victoria in Elaewick Park, Newcastle. Police suspect a crank influenced by Humbert’s association, suggesting a disturbed mind behind the act.
A dated travel notice notes rail options from Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo with return via the Santa Fe route in August 1994. It mentions ticket validity, stopovers at Liberal and a limited observation car service, reflecting a regional tourism promotion.
The Kansas climate and crop service notes warm days and cool nights keeping weekly mean about 2 degrees below normal. General rains on 21st and 23rd improved corn, apples, grapes, alfalfa, and haying in various counties, but some areas report poor or burnt corn and apple failures. Western districts see improved corn from recent rains. haying progresses with some counties ahead or short crops expected.
Former Caldwell judge J A Burnette, a life long Republican, leaves the party over imperialism and supports William J Bryan and Breidenthal for Kansas governor. He vows to help the Bryan Breidenthal ticket, saying he wants a governor with backbone to resist political trickery.
John Hudada, jailed after stealing five dollars and refusing to work on a rock pile, rejects labor proposing bread and water as punishment. He boasts two missing fingers, defies prison labor, and claims Satan will prevent any change of mind. Jailer Grubb warns of a set schedule and dinner time as Hudada resists. The man is described as a habitual loafer exploiting charity.
Kansas exposition plans for Buffalo are set with a state commission meeting at 2 PM August 17 at the Roverdor’s office. Vice presidents include A R Taylor Emporia W A Harris senator Mrs A H Thompson Topeka and Mrs S R Peters Newton. Members listed: F D Coburn secretary Birchall Cherry rey Willen Randainh Ottawa H F Sheldon Senator from Ottawa J Madden Emporia Sante Hiawatha Little Abilene Sunkin Sterting.
The text explains that a sigh signals oxygen starvation and chest tension during mental distress. It links sighing to a reflex to obtain oxygen, advises ceasing worry, and promotes a rational, calm mindset as a remedy, noting worry robs pleasure despite blessings.
Four days left to buy books for a modest sum with an auction slated at 1020 AM. The event is held at 506 Kanees Avenue and runs in the morning with preceding notes at 7:30 AM. Local stores announce the sale as a quick, community benefit and urge timely participation.
Mrs Anna B Fisharty of Islenburg recites a life of service as a minister's wife and former superintendent and adds a testimonial for Peruna. The letter from 401 Sixty seventh Street Chicago purports health improvements, cites nervous prostration symptoms and endorses Peruna as a cure, with a note about Dr Hartman and free book offers.
A long OCR excerpt lists Kansas county fairs for 1900 with locations, dates, and secretaries. It names numerous county agricultural societies from El Dorado to Wilson, Coffeyville to Chanute, and notes dates in August September and October. Also included is a promotional note for two Rocky Mountain tours via the Scenic Line of the World with train services to Cripple Creek and Ogden gateway routes.
Travelads advertise $19.00 round trip from Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo with return via the Santa Fe. Notes mention observation car to Colorado Springs, stopover options, and multiple train times. Funeral notice for P. G. Benson appears, with Workmen attending.
The scene centers on Gheerver Jennings at the Columbian building noting a westward weather vane and watching the wake toward brick yards afterworks. Observers estimate the strike from the water house to the Santa Fe offices will end soon as a thermometer climbs and a forecast of warmer conditions appears for Wednesday.
The long article details relocating a large printing press facility of a major magazine. It notes the plant’s move will take four months and keeps the current team running, with forty five printing presses in the stay behind period. The enterprise is described as the largest publishing house in America.
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