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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
8
A graphic tale recalls a calm survivor after a railway crash, noting her remark that rescuers always stopped there. The story is used to illustrate why many women stay with Ivory Soap, contrasting it with common soap odors, chemicals, and greasiness.
A Chicago article recounts Dave Mulvane’sEarlier days as a bartender in Leavenworth and Wichita years after college. The piece recalls a 1920s night club visit full of cocktails, a staged Leavenworth delegation, and Dave’s showmanship as he charged drinks to the till while hosting a lively crowd. Also noted are ads for a pile remedy and a separate science meeting at Columbia University.
Joseph Dunlap a dealer in agricultural implements made a voluntary assignment in Franklin Indiana on June 26. Assets were listed at about $15,000 with liabilities around $33,000. The filing names Penny Josh FP Barder and W V King as involved parties.
Governor Theodore Roosevelt plans a private trip starting in New York City, arriving in Chicago, and proceeding to Oklahoma City for the Rough Riders reunion. He will not seek the vice presidency, traveling in Paul Morton’s Santa Fe car and meeting comrades.
New York report says Richard Croker will spend two days at Senator Murphy's Long Branch home before a Kansas City trip. Croker aims to shape a Tammany strategy, with discussions of a possible vice presidential run. The party leaders will travel Friday with Croker's physician Dr. John F. Cosby and Andrew Freedman.
Denver reports a looming clash between Governor Thomas and Dr George Eyre Tyler secretary of the state board of health over the state quarantine against Japanese and Chinese. Governor Thomas questions the necessity of quarantine while Dr Tyler acting on his own authority refuses to raise it. Tyler criticizes federal quarantine measures as politically motivated and appears inclined to explain Japan's demand lightly. The governor has asked for a detailed report from the state board of health after Secretary Hay’s request.
The Philadelphia process involved moving seventy one million silver dollars from the old Chestnut Street mint to the new Sixteenth Street building on Spring Garden. Guards and secure packing protected the transfer as silver vaults at the new mint can hold up to 117 million dollars.
In New York in June 96 European bonds drew interest as city governments and German issuers sought settlement. Offers included 250 000 three percent Imperial Germany loan at 84 with interest, 250 000 Grand Duchy of Hesse 6 percent loan at 94, 125 000 City of Mannheim 4 percent loan at 100, and 50 000 City of Zurich 4 percent loan at 96 with interest. Bankers say they were bought at adventurous terms through foreign correspondents and deemed good investments.
The State Sunflower region discusses creation of a weekly fusion organ in the city. A meeting of the executive committee at Frank S. Thomas's office last night examined the plan. Hogzies and Stutts are named as potential editors with limited concrete backing.
Chicago June 26 Martin B Madden a member of the committee on resolutions at the Phil India convention said he alone substituted Isthmian for Nicaragum in the national platform He admits responsibility for the change and says he did so in conversation with Mr Quigg another committee member.
Death of James Norton in Southampton and notes on his career as principal at View High School in Chicago. Benton Fargo dead at 67 in Kerli, relation to J C Fargo and Willa Pareo. Crop weather and Winnipeg report claim wheat loss amid drought. Bristow returns to New York amid Cuba fraud investigations. U P varsity crew setback after a sprained ankle. team morale affected.
A 45 year old writer complains coffee harmed him causing chest pain dizziness and swelling feet. After switching to Postum Food Coffee he reports full recovery and new health after proper preparation. The letter emphasizes gratitude and personal experience with the product.
About 150 newsboys attended a meeting in Metropolitan Hall last night. Colonel Hogeland spoke with photos illustrating his lecture and led the group in the Lord’s Prayer. New events announced include a June 8 picnic at Horton with transportation via Rock Island trains and a full afternoon of athletic and recreational activities.
Professor Bashford Dean of Colubia University’s zoology department will spend a year in Asia, chiefly Japan, as guest of Tokyo Imperial University and Japan’s fisheries commission. He will study development of fishes near Misaki and examine Japan’s oyster industry for the United States Commission Neteries to assess species for possible introduction and cultural methods for potential use on the Pacific coast.
Havana report says yellow fever in Cuba shows improvement at Quesmados with only four deaths, two Americans among them Major Frank J. Exemunds. General Fitzhugh Lee remains at headquarters. US transports Sedgwick and Brock, carrying Cuban teachers, arrived at Matanzas and will depart before noon. Governor Wood had warned their removal.
Rich deposits of ore have been found in the Wichita mountains causing a rush of prospectors to the area. Hundreds, about five hundred, are gathered in the Kiowa and Comanche reservations amid fears of clashes with authorities as orders to eject intruders are in effect. Excitement runs high over potential mineral wealth and possible bloodshed.
A runaway incident in Schenectady last night killed Mrs. Jacob W. Clute wife of the former mayor, and Mrs. F T Rogers wife of a Providence physician. The tragedy occurred as a party traveled in a carriage near the city, with immediate fatalities reported.
San Jose California June 2 A number of new contracts have reached the headquarters of the California Cured Fruit association. A high cure rate has been secured and the organization states the industry will be under association control to regulate pruning and storage.
Entries announced for the Paris regatta set to run July 1. Competitors from SEY and neighboring nations vie for honors in a series of races at sea level, with sedan boats and sents epal listed among the divisions and schedules.
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