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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 12, 1900

Page

6

Anti Cigarette Crusade Opens In Topeka

A Topeka campaign led by Mira Gaston and backed by local educators targets cigarette use among boys. The effort includes mass meetings at Bizet MLE church, promotion through newspapers, and a plan to distribute anti tobacco materials to boys. Gaston plans to stay at the National Hotel with frequent callers and outlines years of work against smoking among youth.

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Lord Mayor to Be Made a Baron in London

The misspelled dispatch reports plans to confer a barony on a London official. It notes Queen Victoria’s possible confirmation and mentions war services of the city. Also referenced are ship movements and river survey work around Alaska and Yukon areas with engineers sailing to assist.

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Quarrel Over Aid Ends With Calls to Help Others

The page describes a religious sermon urging listeners to aid others and seek fulfillment by doing good. It emphasizes giving money, supporting missions, and sharing faith, with references to charity, serving in Tennessee, and a closing hymn and prayer as the congregation prays for guidance.

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The Newspaper as Social Service and Moral Guideline

Dr. Pisk argues newspapers are social service and moral force guiding humanity. He stresses editors and reporters shape public conscience through ethical discretion, with truth and helpfulness as standards, while warning misuse harms society.

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The Press and Public Duty Amid Ethical Trials

Fragmented OCR text discusses journalists and editors facing ethical pressure and public expectations. It contrasts media leadership with temptation, noting judges, physicians, and others must resist bribes and maintain integrity while serving the public interest.

Ambulance Crash Kills Child on Gordon Street

An ambulance carrying a child’s body, driven by J M Knight, overturned on Gordon Street near Muxt night after a rapid turn at Kannas Avenue. The driver was thrown out and the body fell to the street as the vehicle’s plate glass shattered. the child had been adopted by Jimmie Curry of North Harrison Street and died of measles.

J. M. Knight Gordon Street Avenua Ftrande Knight 7. M. Knight Rapid Galt Kannas Avenue Jmmie Curry Harrison Street

Deaths and Funerals of W. H. Taylor and Lyman B. Putney

Mrs. W H Taylor of Concordia died Sunday at Stormont hospital after long illness. Lyman B Putney of Albuquerque died Sunday morning after a cancer illness. Putney was a pioneer wholesale grocer in the Southwest, with extensive business holdings across Kanees and New Mexico, including Albuquerque, Las Vegas, and Santa Fe railway paths, and was regarded as one of Albuquerque’s wealthiest citizens.

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Pointed Revolvers Arrests After Sabbath Confrontation

Richard Waters and George Gayden were arrested after a Sunday afternoon quarrel on Sixth Avenue and Quincy Street. Each drew a revolver and aimed at the other but did not shoot. They were taken to the station and charged with drunk, carrying concealed weapons, and disturbing the peace.

Richard Waters George Gayden Sixth Avenue Quincy Street Oty

Balmy spring forecast hints at cold spell ahead

The weather forecast notes Sunday highs over 80 degrees but a change is coming. Forecasters predict several cold waves before August with a first one likely tonight into Tuesday, followed by colder conditions and a shift to southwesterly winds.

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Boy Shoots Mother by Accidental Revolver Incident

In Chicago on a March 12 incident, seven year old Richard Essig discharged a revolver while playing, fatally wounding his mother Mrs. Masig who lies in hospital with a grave condition. Father Chas Eng, secretary of Fort Dearborn Athletic Club, is named in connection with the event as the family possessed a 22 calibre revolver and a box of cartridges.

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Cigar Makers Strike in York Amid Wage Demands

Rough OCR reads 2200 workers, near 400 key firms, walkout over wage reductions. Factories affected by wage drops from 20 to 40 percent under central control. workers threaten continued stoppage until demands satisfied.

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Burial of Goebel Interment at Frankfort Chapel

The remains of William Goebel were buried today at Frankfort near the chapel where guards kept watch since February. The funeral procession moved to a hill overlooking the Kentucky River. Members of the legislature attended, and a monument or shaft is planned for the cemetery site.

Frankfort Wm. Goebel Kentucky

March 1 dispatches from the war front detail unopposed march and heavy Boer resistance

London reports from Aasvogel Kop and Dresfontien describe unopposed British advance, list additional casualties including Lieutenants Parsons and Coddington, with detailed Boer losses and fortifications. Dispatches note Roberts near Bloemfontein, heavy fighting at Dresfontien, and warnings of white flag abuse in one skirmish.

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Mining Bill Passed In Washington House Session

The House opened with Speaker naming Me McCleary of Minnesota as committee chair on Victory, vacancy filled by Mr. Powers of Vermont. A resolution to print 75 000 copies of entextes from Hobart's term. A public lands bill would extend Alaska placer mining laws with modifications addressing Cape Nome conditions. Lacey announced endorsement by Alaska miners. Amendments bar corporations from eating claims and extra action for Ford County Fort Worth division. Wise-bourg contested election case from Virginia, discussed under voting agreement. Driegs argued for Young’s claims in the house.

Washington House Me McCleary Minnesota Victary Ait Harmer Pennsylvania Powers Vermont Congress Hobart Public Lands Committee United States Alaska Cape Nome Lacey Alex Ford Fort Worth Texas Wise-bourg

Chicago wins rail case over lakefront lands

United States Supreme Court ruling settles dispute between City of Chicago and Illinois Central over lands on Lake Michigan shore. Illinois state supreme court decision against the railroad had been before the federal court, with the issue affecting the front. Burdock Blood Bitters mentioned in a stray line.

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Market Report Shows Varied Moves Across Grains

The market notes gains for oats and corn with heavy demand and short covering. Wheat shows strength and higher prices amid bullish signals while oats remain steady and futures trading remains active. provisions move higher as demand supports the market.

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