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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1900
Page
4
A mashed OCR page from the Topeka State Journal includes political commentary on Bryan Roosevelt party dynamics, international war coverage, and editorials, interspersed with social jokes and reflections. Names like Bryan and McKinley appear within a broad wartime and reformist discourse, plus local quips from Atchison and Philadelphia satire.
Dated political analysis suggests New York may swing to Duryn and Bryan’s coalition in a pivotal fall electoral vote count. The piece surveys state-by-state alignments across Oklahoma, Oregon, Colorado, Nevada, and midwestern regions, weighing McKinley and Bryan prospects and noting expected shifts in Southern and border states. The forecast emphasizes uncertain November outcomes and the balancing act between party factions.
An old style spring time ad urges immediate use of Wood's Sarsaparilla and Hoot's Sarsaparila claiming strong health benefits. It emphasizes not delaying treatment and keeping tone upbeat despite scratched wording.
A garbled column of aphorisms and social musings on manners, marriages, and shopping. The piece riffs on honesty, beauty, wit, and age, peppered with scattered quotes about life, love, and the quirks of modern society.
New York reports that open door negotiations are not fully conclusive though a step toward preserving American treaty rights in China has been taken. Officials note shifts in British and Russian positions with Salisbury offering a vague declaration on Wei Hai Wei while Russia holds firm. The piece casts doubt on a unified open door and suggests the agreement may unravel under conflicting terms from major powers.
An enormous blaze at Pavel Weidmann’s cooperage on North Eleventh Street and Wythe Avenue Brooklyn kills three men and injures eight with several missing. Firemen save others as residents flee windows. Names include John M Lockwood and August Benedict among the dead and injured, with many injured severely and a missing unknown man.
The AT and 8 F Rock Island Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific seek agreement to sell harvest hands tickets from Topeka to Bonita and nearby towns at half fare for two men or one third fare for three on one ticket. The plan may run for one day Friday June 1 with departure by noon. unemployed workers should be ready to leave Topeka by that date as rates lapse afterward.
Treasurer Greenwald of the street fair committee announced today that the proceeds from the fall event should net about $1,000 after settling several large bills. Most claims are settled and a good margin will remain when all debts are paid, allowing future events to net more without promoter shares.
General Manager Model of the Santa Fe company drafts a contract with Santa Fe officers and Topeka Commercial Club regarding location of additional shop buildings in the city. In exchange for land purchased with 50 raised by the Commercial Club, Santa Fe agrees to erect shop and free factory facilities, and to make further improvements including a conservatory and related structures as part of securing the tract.
Arrangements will be made to secure and turn over the flat section of the land to the company. The text appears garbled but indicates transfer actions and immediate steps by the committee to finalize land handover to the company.
In Topeka the National Council of the Ladies of Security debated a proposed rule to remove voting rights from national officers, replacing state delegates with district delegates for easier, fairer elections. Reports showed membership gains and a reserve fund above $500,000 with over $200,000 projected in two years.
T J Anderson secretary of the Topeka Commercial Club announces a July 16 meeting to perfect the federation of Kansas commercial clubs. The organization, named Kansas Clabes, aims to promote commercial agricultural and manufacturing interests, develop resources, and advertise advantages. Seven standing committees will be appointed on membership, legislation, manufacturing, agriculture, transportation, insurance, and trade, with officers to be elected.
Fragmentary OCR passage mentions rain, a low, and a possible event near a lake. Names and precise details are garbled, but the text implies unsettled conditions and potential action around a nearby road or area. No clear entities or outcomes can be confirmed from the readable portions.
Fragmentary text shows a county controversy over summer juror fees. Mentions Carey Wes, a foreman, and a judge or official named Tingen with discussion of jurors, fees, and days required. Overall unclear specifics but centers on jury fee controversy and litigation.
Faulkner, a Chicago businessman, arrived in Topeka to finalize stock details with company officers and return to Chicago tomorrow. He announced plans to start the Topeka plant by mid-September, with gas produced for fuel and construction slated to begin after financing is secured. The project, approved and publicized in the State Journal, aims to release $200,000 within a year and complete necessary ordinances with the Topeka Federal Light, Heat and Fever Company.
The Woman's Club granted permission by executive council to place iron seats on grounds near the public library. Credit given to park commissioners who helped advance the project. Seats ordered and to be set soon along the path with planting nearby.
Washington June 14 reports say three natives were convicted by a military commission of murdering Quartermaster Sergeant Albert Voltaire in Baianzas province on February 3. They were sentenced to death by hanging but Gen Otis commuted each sentence to 20 years hard labor, citing local guerrilla chiefs as principal criminals and the prisoners ignorance of legal consequences of murder.
Niccum of pinch t Hawk Colorado applies for license to marry Gertie A Wettling aged 19 of Oakland. Jack Morton arrested on petit larceny, released after returning articles. Geer Lucas arrests John Wade for assault. Bridge firm awarded contract to build Melan arch over Niagara river. Charles Bond Smith to attend national Republican convention in Philadelphia. Timerson Hy Baste and Mise Emme Mdlain wed at 213 Seventh. First Presbyterian church to host Caminettial Club meeting. Three-year-old son of Dr A son injured in fall. Arion society elects officers. Store room remodeling at Cottehta Hardware. City tent plumbing and work ongoing. Medical notes report, Pesce! Seda Om Perce, etc.
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