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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary text from the Topeka State Journal hints at local items and notices. Readable names and places are unclear, but the page appears to reference city events, a prank or notoriety line, and a generic municipal context without solid details.
The article argues Theodore Roosevelt as a leading, spontaneous choice within the Republican camp, highlighting his speed, military record from the Santiago campaign, governorship of New York, and broad appeal across regions. It notes his Harvard background, ranch experience, and reform image, presenting him as a strong all around candidate amid party divisions.
The Republican platform declares adherence to old principles and a strong stance on currency. It condemns arbitrary exceptions to the monetary standard, supports stable exchange, and calls for lower interest rates to spur production and trade while protecting honest cooperation and resisting harmful combinations.
The passage reviews a party platform praising industry and labor, supporting home markets, open markets abroad with favorable terms, and protection against abuses. It notes endorsements of pensions, civil service reform, highway improvements, rural delivery, arid lands revival, and women in policy, while calling for stricter foreign tariffs, limited ship subsidies, and war tax reductions. It critiques the platform as lacking the old ring and showing uncertainty.
The State Journal summarizes its nationwide convention coverage concluding today. It notes wire reports ahead of rivals and signals upcoming Democratic convention reports to follow with a promise of continued prompt, planner style coverage.
Fragmentary prose notes compare virtues and behavior with whimsical observations about dogs teeth fathers and brothers. The readable text hints at general moral reflections and contrasts promising men with those who have acted, in a dated style.
The Clark faction secured 87 of 145 delegate votes at the state convention in Butte, condemning the Daly camp and calling for resignations. Senator Clark spoke as delegates to the national convention were chosen, listing W. A. Clary, Richard Fitzgerald, J. M. Holt, and others with alternates named by position.
A Kansas Prohibition convention debate ended in a decisive platform move. Resolution details condemn liquor traffic, back stricter laws, and denounce recent party regressive actions while pledging to elect candidates who will enforce prohibitory measures. Delegates and alternate electors from multiple counties were selected for the national convention.
Reports from Canton say Li Hung Chang has agreed to stay after foreign consuls pressed him. In Yokohama Japan urges action over Pekin killings and Admiral Seymour, with Russia’s new minister arriving to Japan. Seymour’s March showcases Chinese forces attacking the column near Pekin with heavy losses on both sides.
Kentucky delegate Yerkes speaks at the 1900 Philadelphia convention urging support for McKinley. He cites past party alignment shifts, Lincoln's emancipation, and the administration's victories, urging Republicans to unite behind the same leadership and policies for victory in 1900.
A speaker outlines a campaign strategy to earn trust, showcasing accomplishments and prophesied fulfillments. The plan includes rapid portraiture of current acts, hustings speeches, and press involvement to persuade voters. The speaker praises Kentuckians and predicts a favorable November elector vote for President McKinley’s re-election.
Mr. Knight of California lauds McKinley and Republican principles in aJune 21 address at Convention Hall. He contrasts Republican protection and expansion with Democratic policies, praises California support, and predicts McKinley’s reelect as November approaches.
Tour brochures promise the Scenic Line of the World via Denver and Hill Grande route with two routes through the Rockies. Through Pullman cars between Chicago, Denver, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and Portland and special tourist rates to Colorado and Utah. Tickets at reduced summer rates. stopovers allowed. final limit October 1st. Also mentions Osden gateway via Utah, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington.
A scattered column of witticisms on manners and diplomacy plus brief notices. It includes quips about courtship and domestic life, jokes from “Cynicus” and “Stobbs,” early 20th century banter on politics and marriage. Travel notes describe the Lake Shore Limited and Hudson River Day Boat connections, with summer tourist tickets and a Topeka bank for forged checks linked to N L Newby.
Special excursion on the Rock Island Route to Colorado and Utah departs June 21 with a round trip fare plus 200 and final return. The Southeastern Limited runs from Kankakee City daily at 8 30 pm reaching Memphis by 9 00 am and Birmingham by 4 30 pm, Atlanta 10 35 pm, New Orleans next day morning. Through train to Birmingham stops only at key stations, with reclining chair car and palace buffet sleeping car, continuing to Birmingham via important local stops.
Frost was thrown against a buggy wheel during an incident last night near dusk. He sustained injuries described as not serious and was reported to be in motion to exit when the event occurred.
Elmo Whitmore, private secretary to General Superintendent Resseguie of the Santa Fe, will resign July 1 to take a clerkship in New Mexico and Rio Grande at Las Vegas. He will be replaced by Resseguie's son, who currently holds a post in his father’s office.
Unclear OCR text reports a customer at First National Bank of Jerset, Iowa, detailing experiences with time lost and a medical or mechanical remedy. The fragment references jetter gies, dinar trouble, and a druggist, with mentions of Cham lain and Tlarr Nail, suggesting a pharmacy remedy.
Travel information lists a Denver to Colorado Springs to Pueblo round trip for 24 dollars with tickets on sale June 1 and stopovers allowed at common Colorado points. The rest of the text contains garbled and unrelated phrases not tied to actionable details.
Beatrice excursion Sunday June 24 departs Topeka 7 20 am arrives Beatrice noon 12 00 return Beatrice 8 00 pm arrives Topeka 10 30 pm Fare 1 50 round trip Special train outfit from Topeka. Also includes Chamberlains Cough Remedy testimonials from J Goldsmith Van Etter NY and another user praising its efficacy.
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