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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1900
Page
4
A jumble of period commentary and clipped notices discusses wartime leaders, political debates, and social anecdotes. It mentions Dewey, Cervera, Funston, and various court and public figures, with scattered opinions on politics and prosperity.
Country newspaper excerpt discusses departmental stores awakening rural shoppers and the need for country merchants to modernize. It argues to cut credit, stock levels to match demand, and offer appealing prices while maintaining personal service. The piece foresees continued country stores, reshaped by efficiency and updated practices.
Dr EH Cheney is appointed coroner for Saline County to fill the vacancy after Dr Hervey resigned. County commissioners receive a petition from Court House officers seeking screens for doors and windows. W Va residents assist in establishing canal free delivery service to Mr and Mrs D P Paxton at 1 PM today.
The article notes doctors favor different indigestion remedies with hobbyist bias and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a superior combination of pepsin and bismuth. It claims the tablet treats dyspepsia, sour stomach, gas, and related symptoms, and notes it is sold by druggists for five cents.
Dr. Smith renominated by fusionists to run against business partner De A A Sielly Republican nominee for a second time. Fusionists also named Hart Andrews Populist Prosecuting Attorney Jno Reed Democrat Superintendent Henry Payson Populist Probate Judge G Q Calvert Democrat and Fred Dawson Democrat County Commissioner. Democrats won four offices and Populists two. Separate conventions were held.
Washington freighted by cable problems U S marine guards in Tien Tsin and Pekin face uncertain fate as telegraph wires fail and Admiral Kempf acts independently for swift dispatch. Admiral Remey backs Kempf amid crisis while Conger detaches 20 marines to guard the American legation and mission at Pekin.
Commercial club plans a full auction of four acres of houses and outbuildings once used for Santa Fe shops. Owners may repurchase and relocate structures. Auction expected to be spirited with proceeds to fund club projects. Also lists pensions, a West Africa chiefs death, and cabinet resignations in brief notices.
In a town of about 2,000 with two railways, Harper calls for building an elevator. The message outlines civic aims and notes local infrastructure considerations as part of the town’s development plans.
June 18 Chicago report says labor delegates and building trades leaders discussed settlement plans but adjourned without action. An arbitral proposal supported by labor negotiators would involve nonmembers of the Building Contractors Council. President Carroll urged talks with employer representatives outside the council to reach a prompt settlement.
United States circuit court of appeals affirms Judge Kohlsaat in favor of Chicago breweries seeking a discount on the stamp tax paid under the Dingley act. Manhattan Brewing Co. sought $5,000 for stamps bought just before the act took effect. The decision cites a Cincinnati ruling and portends many similar cases nationwide. An appeal to the Supreme Court is planned.
A Concordia woman who was a notary public was married and told to surrender her commission. She consulted the attorney general who advised that she surrender the commission held when single and apply for reappointment as notary under her present name Selma Frankforter.
Washington directs Dr Kinyoun to rescind a health certificate rule for California departures. Contempt of court case against him will be contested by the Attorney General. California delegation protests strict quarantine tied to plague reports as relaxations begin. Both Chinese and whites may leave the state without health certificates.
Howat Lawrence a Topeka native who left in 1411 to join the Preme Daniels Opera company has been offered and accepted a leading tenor role for next season. He will join the company here with The American The Information 14 contains a letter to a Topeka friend. His rise in comic opera is remarkable as his first season on stage. It is rare for a singer to secure a leading role in Frank Daniels prominent company after only one season.
Age no bar as people suffer from kidney ailments from middle age to babyhood. The text urges that backache signals kidney trouble and cites diabetes and Bright's disease as possible complications. Doan's Kidney Pills are recommended with a testimonial from O Halterman of Madison, praising relief after using the remedy at Rowley & Snow's drug store.
Philadelphia reports say a conference in Senator Hanna's room closed at 2:20 without a verdict on the vice presidency. Hanna urged waiting for delegates. he noted administration has no candidate and suggested Roosevelt may still decline. Arizona delegation shows mixed views with Akers as chairman and talks of Toomevelt or Dolliver if Roosevelt withdraws.
Berlin reports that four Japanese torpedo boats from Taku relayed a Chinese display of torpedoes and troop movements near Shan Hei Kwan. Allied powers bombarded forts for seven hours, with two British ships believed sunk, as messages from Che Foo and Remey’s fleet outline surrender and calls to turn captured Taku forces over to allied states.
Workmen removing a large plate glass window at W. W. Mills ornament store toppled and shattered into many pieces as wind pressed the top inward. No one was struck. two men cut fingers slightly while attempting to save it. The window measured about six feet and was valued at $75.
Passengers from Colon on the British steamer Don relay details of battles on June 12 and 14 at Bejuca Plain and Anton Hill between government forces of about 3 500 and rebels led by General Helasiite Parras. They say 400 soldiers and officers were killed, and the government troops were scattered. General Parras allegedly warned Governor Campos to surrender or face forceful capture. The Don departed Colon June 14, and Campos was expected to yield the city.
Renie is noted in a brief column as a notable local figure with unclear context. The fragment mentions a creative nickname and a possible event or award, with no concrete dates or organizations. Further readable details are needed for a precise, sourced summary.
One hundred men have been discharged from the company's service. The reason is that the committee has made no appropriation for further construction on the Guthrie and Western One. The Santa Fe and Rock Island are jointly building this line and expect completion in about two weeks. If no funds are provided after the year end, no more construction will be done by Santa Fe in the near term.
Paris dispatch reports M Delcasse summoned the Chinese minister in Paris and asked him to telegraph the viceroy of Yunnan that France will be held personally responsible for the lives of French citizens.
London dispatch reports Admiralty details on Chinese forts firing on gunboats at Taku mouth at 12 20 am. Japanese ships engaged the forts, others landed to protect Taku. reinforcements from Britain Russia Japan and France due by Thursday. Separate items note a US marshal arrest for obscene mail matter in Kansas and bankruptcy filing for John H Fife. Wheat market and overseas shipping news accompany broader war and political turbulence updates.
The report outlines departures and connections for trains from Topeka to Kansas City and Chicago area day boat links on the Hudson River Day Line. It mentions special stock trains, adjustments to Train No 2 and 115, and notes about Lake Shore Limited and twenty six deer trains between Chicago and New York. It also references tourist rates to Denver and Utah, and a Thomas Lumber Co advertisement.
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