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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal surveys national affairs with emphasis on the Philippine war, tariff debates, and presidential prospects. It notes divisions within the Populist and Republican camps, commenting on McKinley era policy and party responsibility amid expansion and fiscal disputes.
The article discusses an proposed governance plan for Porta Hue focusing on lands and a transition from current military rule to a new system. It weighs the administration facing political backlash during a presidential campaign and the opposition’s potential fire. The piece debates whether Borie Riva is part of the union under constitutional authority.
The article discusses a division among Republicans over recognizing constitutional rights of the art Tiband and fears that December actions by Congress could hinge on administration measures. It notes GOP resistance to incorporating new territory and anticipates Senate reaction after the Ways and Means Committee accepted the administration bill.
A fragment from the Atekisun Globe discusses social mores, marriage, forgiveness, and female expectations with satirical and rambling observations. It points to changing norms, jokes about kitchen mishaps, and memories of past domestic roles, touching on family horses and routines.
The City of Sage York and The Blue and the Gray draw crowds as Crawford Theater hosts Tonight and Friday showings starring Richard J. Doe and Joseph Garand with Mozart and a noted cast. The Clara Mathes Stock Company appears Monday to Wednesday with Shadows of a Great City opening, free admission on select seats and popular pricing.
The passage warns that colds weaken the constitution and inflame the lungs, potentially causing pneumonia. Cough syrups are deemed useless while a strengthening remedy builds the system, strengthens the lungs, conquers inflammation, and cures the cough. Giana new Vert by S Bowe Bowe.
Mrs Potter Palmer hosts an equality party at the Palmer mansion drawing 2,000 young women and 50 leaders, with fashionably dressed guests amid art galleries and a quiet reception. Tickets funded various women’s clubs, yet satire and class tensions surfaced as some workers questioned society’s boundaries and a “caste for women.”
A health advice piece argues against dieting as a cure for indigestion. It promotes abundant nutrition and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to aid digestion after meals, claiming safety and benefits for all ages and promise of lasting digestive vigor.
Fragmented notes from Topeka items discuss council and church events. Posts mention candidates, local committees, and a Santa Fe freight tour. Community chatter covers weather, roads, and public meetings with several named places and institutions.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a loud event at a site with electrical equipment and a possible deployment of drones. No clear names, dates, or locations are recoverable from the unsettled lines.
Bordeaux March 5. A pro Boer meeting sparked a mob. Students attacked the British consulate smashing a door and windows then moved to the consul's private residence where a similar display occurred. Police dispersed the mob and arrested several leaders as officials voiced regret over the incident.
A dispute from Johnson county over two tons of hay and sixty bushels of corn sold for $11 escalated from a justice court to the court of appeals. J H Berkshire sued A N Clark and B Gregg claiming Gregg was Grete's agent. After venue changes and judgments against Berkshire, Gregg appealed, seeking to shift costs.
General Joseph Wheeler argues for a territorial form of government in the Philippines, asserting the Islands could be better controlled and that Americans should pursue commercial supremacy in the Orient. He highlights steamship links, the Nicaragua canal, and global competition with England, Russia, France, and Germany as drivers of American prosperity and sovereignty.
A concurrent resolution directs the Secretary of War to report on a survey and cost estimate for improving the main ship channel at Babine Base Texas. The measure was adopted after routine business. The Senate also discussed foreign relations discharge and Porto Rico tariff remarks.
In Washington the House opened with Indiana's Mr. Overstreet guiding the conference report on the financial bill and setting next Tuesday for a vote on the report. The Aldrich Robbins election contest resumed after a pause for the death of Representative Harmer, with the majority favoring Aldrich, the minority favoring Robbins, votes recorded 142 to 155 in favor of Aldrich.
Santa Fe chairman will oversee discussions as western rail presidents and Interstate Commerce Commission officials review reported rate cuts on flour and wheat from the northwest and southwest. Aldace F. Walker of the Atchison road chairs the committee handling this issue at the New York session.
Washington observers say proposed edits to the Hay-Paunceforte treaty to include Suez convention articles would change Egypt’s rights in war and risk making the canal under British influence. Officials argue the amendment would undermine the pact, and point to England’s past aim of an indirectly controlled Egypt via canal protection.
The report notes Edward J. Phorpe ex ministr to England is gravely ill after weeks with Phenmond but resting as of now. Rome announces Henry Moeller as Bishop of Columbus, with approval expected soon, and Philip remains in Washington amid political maneuvering.
In Chicago, police guarded over 200 non-union workers as contractors rehired them on a town project. The event marked the unions first serious attempt to disrupt, with minor urging but no significant interference beyond a few failed pleas.
Indianapolis report from the social democratic conference notes support for amalgamating the Social Democrats and Social Democratic groups. The panel urges union as necessary and expedient, hinting at Eugene V. Debs of Indiana for president and Job Harriman of California for vice president.
New York March S The directors Louis was absent. Managers remained silent on circuit reduction. The circuit committee, handling the issue for three months, may report to the league today with publication possibly delayed until tomorrow. Washington places a $49,509 franchise upset price while Baltimore seeks $75,000 for its interest.
Evansville Ind March 4 Republicans of the first district renominated James A Hemmerway for congress by acclamation. The report notes the appointment of Nels McConnell as the new dog tax collector amid public dissatisfaction and prior costly experiments while endorsing McKinley.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a bank robbery escape and a healer claiming a cure for cough and chest trouble. It mentions names and places but remains unclear. The item reads like a sensational assertion by a patient about a treatment curing conditions in hours.
Fragmentary OCR text describes travel or fare details, mentions Fort Worth Texas, return route via Hack Island, dates March, possibly tickets or rates, and references to a pharmacist and individuals. The readable items are nonsensical and incomplete.
Account Caruemens Association. Tickets on sale March 11 12 Pin al unit March 18. Two through trains at any. The men sleep at y od free their dare particulars.
A fragmented historical note reports a person named Maske Hinnal returning to a medical setting. The readable text hints at deception of surgeons and a controversial medical scenario involving Paplak. Further context is unclear due to damage.
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