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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal notes imply criticism of British and Boer affairs with reference to Lord Roberts and Pretoria. It mentions Japan and Russia in China, the navy plan to move ships to Chinese waters, and commentary on U S political figures including Bryan and Cleveland while touching on southern party changes and African American organizational efforts.
The article outlines defeats of woman suffrage across states including Oregon Colorado Utah Illinois Connecticut and Ohio over a ten year span. It notes percentages of yes and no votes in Chicago and cites broader regional results and opinions concluding that women themselves were not in favor of universal suffrage.
A garbled and fragmentary text piece offers no clear event or quotes. It appears as broken prose with partial phrases about odds, rates, and troubles, lacking coherent facts, names, places, or dates. The readable content is too fragmentary to support a summarized news item.
The fragmentary notes discuss evolving roles for women labeled as trained nurses, social expectations, and urban notions of poverty and propriety. Includes aphorisms on friendship, aging, etiquette, gender roles, and rough judgments of poverty, with scattered references to Chicago and personal conduct.
Miss Hisis Fry of Junction City vanished after being in Kansas City. She left home Monday morning to shop, carrying 370 dollars and a sold watch. Her father George Pry reported the disappearance to local authorities and authorities referred the case to a securities firm in San Jose amid a meeting of fruit packers about a new company incorporation with 1,000,000 shares.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a local event notice with names such as Dr John and C Morgan and mentions of a reception, a contest prize, and a summer stay. Text is garbled with missing words and misplaced phrases, making precise facts uncertain.
Testimonies from grateful customers describe Hood's Sarsaparilla curing severe eczema injuries and improving vitality. Mrs. Dicken from Gardiner details dramatic skin healing after two bottles. Mrs. Sutra Oswego notes regained sleep and energy after five bottles. Mrs. Pomroy Auburn endorses its overall blood-building strength.
The Prohibition party of Kanane plans a state convention in Topeka at representative hall on Wednesday. Delegates will be elected, a platform adopted, and party reorganization pursued. National convention participation in Chicago is noted. Oliver Stewart to speak at a mass meeting, with other speakers and music planned. Central committee meeting set for Tuesday at 3 pm.
Indianapolis June 7 The Democratic state convention set the ticket with governor John W. Ifera lieutenant governor John C. Lawler secretary of state Adam Hermerbarger state auditor John W. Minor state treasurer Jee Herff attorney general C P Drummond superintendent of public instruction Charlie A Greathouse state statistician Edward Horruff supreme judges First Ariel Chey delegates at large Samuel F E enters Indianapolis Hugh M Daugherty Bluffton James More Lafayette George E B Menzies Mt. Vernon electors at large Allen Zoller Fort Wayne Nicholas Cornett Versailles aside from two exceptions every nomination was by straight ballot or acclamation the lieutenant governor on the third ballot and the attorney general on the second ballot.
The Democratic state convention for eight delegates to the Kansas City meeting concluded its labors last night. Delegates were instructed for Bryan. Resolutions praise Senator Pettigrew and urge the July 11 convention at Yankton to endorse his reelection, binding Democratic legislators to his candidacy amid sympathy for imperialism and trusts.
Parkersburg West Virginia June 7 After a chaotic session the Democratic state convention nominated Judge John H Bolt of Huntington for governor and adjourned to complete the ticket A platform denouncing trusts imperialism and the Philippine war was adopted The Nicaragua canal was strongly favored and several delegates to the Kansas City national convention were elected including A E Miller C P Alger Walter L Lareh and others
An advertisement details a new Vandalia Pennsylvania evening train departing New York Twenty third Street at 5:83 p.m. bound for Philadelphia and Pittsburgh, with arrivals in Philadelphia 8:55 p.m. and Pittsburgh 6:8 p.m. The schedule notes eastbound routes to New York and westbound times, plus dining car and folder contact information for further details.
Fragmentary text suggests Munyon's Inhaler advertised as a cure for catarrh with dubious claims. The readable portion mentions inhaled product names and unclear phrases about relief, but lacks verifiable details or context.
A June notice announces a July 25 meeting at 3 Burns 18 in Indianapolis to organize for the coming campaign. The executive committee will include Grace Peabody of New York John C Bullet of Pennsylvania Gordon Woodbury of New Hampshire Valentine Salitary of Josepht bean Virginia I M Mart R Bhelby of Michigan Thomas F Corrigan of Georgia W Haldeman of Kentucky and J P Frenzel of Indiana.
At noon today Andy Patten a well known colored man riding south on Kansas avenue turned onto Tenth street and fell from his bicycle dying almost instantly. Eyewitnesses Henry Stein and Jame Richardson carried him to shade nearby and attempted revival. Coroner Hogeboom ordered removal to De Moe and Penn for inquest. The death likely resulted from heart failure rather than injuries from the fall.
An American invention, the Iner-seal Patent Package, preserves freshness of biscuits by a specially prepared cardboard box with waterproof inner paper. Sealed with a trade mark label, it keeps moisture dust odors and germs out even in harsh climates, without paste or nails.
Dr Abraham Misher and C H Wessels, Moer envoys, arrived in St Paul Minnesota June 7. A large depot crowd and Minnesota band greeted them. They stayed at Ryan hotel and were hosted by Governor at noon. Afternoon plans included another reception and a drive about the city.
Funeral held at the family home in Mansfield on June 7 for Cella Sherman widow of ex Senator John Sherman. Services were conducted by Rev A B Purse with business houses closed and the post office hours observed. The event reflected local attention.
Sixty six University students were admitted to practice before the Supreme Court. The class includes Sheldon of Lawrence and others from multiple Kansas towns and several named associates. The ceremony and names list reflect a broad regional cohort with honorary certificates and regional representation.
Suffern N Y June 7 Miss Mary Crocker daughter of the late Charles F Crocker wed Francis Horton Harrison in St Marys church The church arches were draped with white peonies greens and a wedding bell of white roses hung above the altar Attendants were Misses Su aup Alexander Caroline Taylor Mary Scott Jean Reid and the little Misses Jeannie Crocker Harriet Alexander Best man Frank L Polk ushers Archibald Harrison Albert Fulefax Gouvernor Martin Frederick DB Hautelle William Sloan and Benjamin Cable A special eight car Pullman train carried guests to New York Breakfast for the bridal party followed at Mrs Alexander s college verandas with a white rose centerpiece and ferns and blooms
Indianapolis June 1 W B Taylor abandons plan to run for Kentucky governor on Republican ticket after party leaders conferences and Caprexpandence. He will move to Indiana to become executive at a city based fire insurance firm and will stay in Indianapolis with Charles Fine lay through the week before traveling to Martinsville for a month of rest.
Washington reports the Senate will adjourn this evening while miners and unions agree to a new wage scale. The settlement includes a five cent per ton increase plus a 65 cent and 16 cent daily rise for workers, leaving only three companies outside the union accord. A separate Milwaukee dispatch notes injuries after a derrick accident at an Indiana worksite.
The post office department grants a 400 han salary allowance for the payment of salaries of sectional carriers to be employed in Kansas City. Ayre Tomansuord is named in relation to the appointment and funding.
In the United States circuit Court at Louisville Judge Evane granted a temporary injunction on April 14 forbidding J. C. Hood of Louisville Ky from using the word Hood in any Hood's Sarsaparilla preparation. The case against Indianapolis retailer Lola H Reakert also led to a perpetual injunction on April 23. The courts upheld C I Hood & Co of Lowell Mass as the exclusive user of Hood's name for this product.
Junction City school teacher Eleie Fry who vanished from Haneas Fly while visiting friends is believed located in North Topeka. Relatives and authorities confirmed the sighting, easing concerns over her safety.
A Wisconsin evening report describes a deadly incident on the Oneida Indian Reservation killing eight men and a child after children played chicken with an axe involved. The same rush of unrelated notes includes postmaster changes in Kansas and scattered quotes from various sources.
Denver June 7 The state convention met at the Tabor Grand House to decide party leadership amid factional splits in Arapahoe County. Governor Thomas supporters claim 435 votes vs Maroney delegates holding 10 as committees review credentials. Col BF Montgomery presided as temporary chair with a mood of party unity and plans to select state representation at the national convention.
Milwaukee June 7 delegates gather for the Cluteno Tens convention to discuss reorganizing questions and possible rulings. The day includes receptions in Milwaukee homes, a nominating committee meeting, and a standby vote tally of 1435 amid growing interest. Ellen Moureths of Chipteo receives ovation as honorary president arrives for Are!time. An industrial season at the Alhambra theater in Dayifteon followed.
Fragmented notes indicate Booker Wrarington of the Peare Lin dustrial institute rejects candidacy for any post. Mentions Philadelphia movement, Negra Dents, and a Virginie North Caroline Company. Report notes factory layoffs, estimating about a quarter of workers to lose jobs.
The readable text describes daily labor and family effort in a Kentucky setting with references to a Mrs Sarah and a Van Hires family. It hints at routine tasks, farm life, and energetic community work, though many words are garbled.
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