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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
15
A fragmentary note on William Allen White and his sketch in the July McClure's, praising his political writing and insight into public and private life, with hints of editorial voice and social critique from a Kansas writer.
An armed group of 85 men from the South Dakota line crossed into Nebraska near Brul her's Bend along the Missouri River. The incident involved a shallow channel through a neck of land, about 26 miles around and a quarter of a mile wide, with timber and settlement nearby. Residents fear further incursions as river conditions and access remain precarious.
A partial OCR passage notes a plan to prevent recurrence of a spring flooding event that overwhelmed the southwest 4FS areas of Pinion panty. It mentions cutting through a neck le and throwing acres of fertile land into South Dia, a port area of Ne-.
A jumbled Topeka issued roundup lists speakers officials and events from a recent week. Mentions include Auditor Cole, Stanley speaking at Cimarron, Confederate boasts of education meetings, railroads improving, band concerts, and continued plans for Sunday school and conventions across Topeka and surrounding areas.
W S Whedon cashier of the First National Bank of Winterset Iowa recounts a carpenter who halted work due to diarrhea. He claims Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy cured him after using a bottle bought from a local druggist. The letter promotes the remedy and its effectiveness for such ailments.
A promotional note advertises a Chicago and return fare of 14 dollars via the Santa Fe short line with tickets on sale from the 25th to the 27th and valid for return in July. the message repeats the offer and dates. A testimonial promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, praising its effectiveness for coughs in families with a quote from a Druxist dealer.
Roy Smith, a Rock Island ticket office worker, received a box from Waco Texas containing four horned toads. The creatures are about toad size but horned, with two horns over the eyes and a ring of six horns around the neck. Their bodies are covered in scales and the unusual gift drew much comment in the city offices.
Kansas and Oklahoma wheat growers in Wichita Kansas talk of forming an organization to market the latest harvest and secure top prices. The move aims to unite producers across both states for better bargaining power and market access.
A compiled list identifies Episcopal, Methodist, Presbyterian and Congregational missionaries in the Tien Tsin district and surrounding areas. Names include F Walker, Ganawell, Hayne, Rae Henn, Ida Stevenson, and J P Roberts among others, with several spouses and locations like Indianapolis Newark Boston Chicago and Columbus. Some former residences are given, while others lack current postings. No Episcopal Baptist or Catholic missionaries are noted as present in the threatened district.
Roosevelt says he is honored yet unfit for the presidency, insisting he is the wrong man for the job. He emphasizes his desire to serve New York as governor and notes no plans for a national campaign, while hinting at future duties and possible speaking tours. He cites a desire for active field work and adherence to the national committee's wishes.
Sheriff Pohimin ordered a staged cut of the deputy force to 500 from 1,226 plus 75 officers as of June 23, with nonessential men released by July 4 while the entire force remains on duty. The move follows board orders and the witness questioning over the June 10 death of Thomas Riveall Burkhardt, a striker, at the posse barracks.
Senator Hanna will leave for his Cleveland home this morning and other sub committee members on convention arrangements will depart today. Chairman Manley announced that by noon all convention bills will have been paid. Very few convention visitors and delegates remain in the city.
Negotiations for renewing the Castle Square Opera company's season at Music hall have concluded. Henry W Savage, owner, now in Berlin, has cabled manager Mr Southwell authorizing him to close a contract for the next season.
An artist living in a New York studio writes about the benefits of Grape-Nuts and Postum Cereal Coffee. She recounts how a sister advised the products, noting improved taste, increased strength, and appreciation for ready cooked food for a busy studio life. Ada A Brewster, 204 W, Worth St, New York City.
Kansas delegates and prominent Americans gathered at the Elysee with President Loubet, led by Ambassador Porter and Mrs Porter Palmer. Michael H De Young and Mrs Daniel Manning were introduced as U S commission leaders. Loubet praised McKinleys envoysto foster good will and social ties among nations.
New York June 2 General Grosvenor of Ohio claimed language was secretly omitted from the platform. Quigg, secretary of the subcommittee, says the platform was the product of unanimous work by all subcommittee members after lengthy discussion. He notes a document read by Senator Foraker influenced ideas but was rejected as too long.
The Santa Fe Route will begin passenger service on the newly completed extension through the San Joaquin Valley to San Francisco in July 1900. The Atchison Topeka Santa Fe already operates Chicago to Los Angeles and San Diego trips, now serving San Francisco and key San Joaquin Valley cities under single ownership.
The text extols uniform dining and service by Fred Harvey, praising the Santa Fe route for safety and reliability. It lists attractions from mountain scenery to the Grand Canyon, notes excellent equipment and attentive staff, and mentions future California Limited service and daily Pullman sleepers. It also includes an anecdote on electric bullets improving Mrs Brewer’s health, touting Electric Bitters as a supreme remedy.
In Jewell County a joint convention produced a fusion ticket with Democrats supporting R. Hanney for county attorney and J. J. Trussell for probate judge. Populists backed J. J. Briver for clerk of court Newt Hanton for representative and Oscar Chillcott for county superintendent.
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