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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1900
Page
4
Topeka State Journal content summarizes international tensions, financial policy, gold standard debates, and tariff discussions. Mentions include England, Gibraltar, and Boer conflict context, Secretary Root’s voyage, two percent bonds, treasury surplus, and Porto Rican tariff considerations within broader 1900s fiscal and imperial themes.
The article argues for reducing duties on paper and wood pulp to relieve newspaper costs amid trust control. It claims a presidential election is near, trusts fix prices, and new mills aim to supply the industry, urging Congress and the Republican administration to act against price manipulation.
Readable bits describe tensions in domestic labor and empathy between spouses. The text references a man toiling and a woman planning Weeks work, with remarks on sympathy and shared burdens. The damaged OCR obscures names and clear context.
A testimonial collection extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and spring tonic. Mrs Muss of Yonkers reports boils and scrofula improved after two bottles, while Miss Kerrix McGums of Silver Creek and Mrs L B Wooparp of Woonsocket share health gains and vitality boosts from using Hood's. The piece also critiques sensational magazines and domestic advice without direct connection to the medicine.
Pimira March 16 The surviving brother of Rev Henry Ward Beecher died here aged 1 venra. he was stricken with paralysis on his way home from church last Sunday. Hartford March 1 Mary Foote Beecher Perkins died at her son Charles J. Perkins home aged 94 years 9 months. She was daughter of Rev Lyman Beecher and Hesalia Foote, sister of Henry Ward Beecher and Harriet Beecher Stowe, and half sister of Elizabeth Beecher Hooker and Rev Thomas Beecher of Bhaire, N.
A policy printed in 1844 by the Phoenix of Hartford was shown at the state Insurance department. John Kelly of Twinelli presented the document citing a $1,000 face value and premiums paid in 1874. Kelly, then an engine driver, lives in Elks, Kansas, and seeks sale inquiry while noting possible future dividends. editor A R De of the Journal in Duletown reports.
An advertise style medical promo touts Boltin's Kidney Tablets as a cure for kidney and urinary issues. It claims benefits for pain, fatigue, and urinary symptoms, listing price and distributor details. The ad cites retailers in Topeka and surrounding towns and uses strong urgency language typical of 19th or early 20th century patent medicine notices.
Charles Prankard a religious fanatic in Kansas City Kansas is jailed for writing threatening letters to Miss Minerva Edwards. He says the Lord directs his actions and vows to marry her if she refuses to meet him. He previously lived at the Edwards home and pursued her amid warnings of potential harm.
In Florenta Kon March 38 burglars entered George W Kate’s drug jewelry store and Graham & Packer general store taking watches rings clothing and footwear. Doors forced open and a dynamite blast damaged walls prompting repairs in nearby Kanang City. Several overcoats and tools were found at the scene along with a wrecked safe and loot from the chemist shop owned by AA March.
Henry Hannot, a 35 year old immigrant from Stockholm, Sweden, has been adjudged insane by probate court after a Friday night incident in McPherson. He tore up money to prevent others from taking it, leaving some funds hidden in a room and. a portion found at Erickson's, with suspicion he burned a pocket containing the rest.
Reno County plans a new court house at fifty thousand dollars. D. T. Debry will draw plans and specs and bids for construction are expected to be let by the end of May. The commissioners favor a stone building but the fund is limited. the material will be pressed brick.
An account from Concordia dated March 16 reports the general M conference for Northwest Seating presided by Warren of Denver with about three hundred ministers present. The text mentions pensions granted in Kansas and a lengthy, fragmented note about Kansas history, tips, and local anecdotes including a Fort Scott reunion and weather memories, all reflecting a Kansas paper’s miscellany tone.
Washington reports Secretary Gage mailed circulars after the president approved the financial bill. Holders of United States six percent bonds and various older issues are urged to surrender them for exchange into new two percent bonds. Priority depends on receipt date, with new bonds dated April 1, 1900 and interest starting then.
Overwork and worry drain strength and nerve energy leading to weakness and collapse. Dr Hallock’s Wonderful Electric Pills are advertised to cure nervous prostration, insomnia, headaches, heart flutter, and other nerve troubles by restoring nerve centers and blood. Sold for $1 per box, with sizes and direct laboratory delivery offered, claims of 50 years of tested effectiveness and recovery for obstinate cases.
The text outlines new bond denominations for an April 1 issuance and lists varied amounts such as $50 $1000 $50 41000 and others. It notes Assistant Secretary Vanderup and a 16f instruction circular for persons wishing to exchange old bonds for new 3 percent bonds under the financial bill.
The Census Department gives strong attention to irrigation and land reclamation, noting the west’s growing absorption and the need to survey public lands. Montana and other states seek maps of suitable lands, water sources, and the cost benefits of storage reservoirs and canals. The office aims to publish timely schedules on active projects and production potential.
Petitions for substantial sidewalk construction in Topeka are under review by the streets and walks committee. Proposed new walks include Topeka avenue from Laurent to Railroad, both sides of Seventh from West to Morris, south side of Thirteenth from West to Mulvane, north side of Kisler from Monroe to Madison, east side of Mulvane from Huntoon to Thirteenth, south side of Seventh from West to Morris, and west side of Morris between Sixth and Seventh. The petitions await committee action.
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