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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 16, 1900

Page

2

Revival Critique Sparks Debate on Church Membership

An outspoken reminiscence attacks revivals and church membership, arguing revival meetings harm religion, cite Weeper Williams as example, and claim women influence religion while many preachers and laypeople fail to act virtuously. The writer contrasts Paine and Ingersoll with modern church trends, condemning insincerity and urging personal accountability over institutional belonging.

Wonen Ldshous Arizote Reepectabies Yieb Tvett Readon Sho Tom Paine Paine Bob Ingersoll Emi Tun Pulue Nimny Weeper Williams Williams Arove Fibald Weeper Willams Hel Church Matey Thamas Paine Anitarian Thomas Paine Givat Pooner Peeve Thomas Spb

Stothen Atchison Letter on Truth and Religion Reform

Stothen from Atchison Kansas on March 12 1500 argues against idolatory and church dogma. He proposes a community plan with lectures music and public talks to replace conventional sermons. He supports personal giving to causes he endorses and questions orthodox church authority.

Dramatic Events At Crawford Theater This Week

An upcoming Crawford theater program features the musical comedy A Breezy Time with songs, humor, and a large cast. Arizona, a new Thomas play, stars Theodore Roberts and Lionel Barrymore among a notable ensemble, with Edwiy Hott and Adora Andrews headlining supporting roles.

Crawford Theater Lustus Thomas Arizona Theodore Roberts Henry Canby Wis Hutt Ranch Aravaine Alley Edwiy Hott Col. Bonham Wintent Serrano Teut Denton George Sash Lana Kellar Wichel Morrigan Mic Cullah Arieuna Rale

Topeka Temperance Meeting Sees Growth in Pledge Signers

After a recent temperance meeting in Topeka 43 members signed the pledge with expectations of reaching 1000 at tonight’s events. A new Independent Temperance Commissioner club formed at First Christian Church aims to create a state law designating a temperance commissioner to enforce prohibition statewide.

Topeka Rankin First Christian Church Independent Temperance Commmissioner Club Ranv'n Ranke State Temperance Union Tts Hankin

Glucose Sugar Refining merger rumors cited by Times

A Times report from New York on March 3 discusses a potential merger among the Glucose Sugar Refining Company and several other firms. It suggests a reorganisation by United Starch and United States Sugar, with capital shifts and a probable consolidation plan affecting major players in the glucose industry.

New York the Times Saya United Starch Company Mand de Fornper Ta Nog United States Hhucase Company

Interest in Topeka conference promotion by James A Troutman

James A Troutman vice president of the national conference of charities and corrections leads efforts to engage Kansas officials and citizens for the Topeka national meeting in May. He circulates letters from Governor Stanley Mayor Dew county officials sheriffs and others urging attendance to foster unified policy and better care of charitable and penal institutions.

James A. Troutman National Conference of Charities and Corrections Topeka Troutman Stanley C.J. Dew Board of County Commiss Btokera Porter Cook Wheriffs Township Trim Tees Liice Seemaser Kansas Solemid

Railroad News Sees Thousands More Miles of Track Planned

Chicago March 15 The Halfway Age reports United States rail growth last year topped prior records and expects even higher activity this year. Projected total mileage approaches 58 801 with Southern states leading at 21 297 miles followed by Pacific 0 377 and other regions. 4 588 miles laid in 1890 and Canada Mexico added miles.

Chicago United States New England Middle States South Atlantic States Gulf and Misclesippi Valley Central Northern States Northwestern States Southwestern States Pacific States Canada Mexico

Longest Tunnel Project Opens In Omaha Nevada

A large group of contractors converges in Omaha Nevada to view the start of the Upton Pacifie cut off work which will replace the Sherman hill on the line. The project plans several miles of new track and the country's longest tunnel at an estimated cost around 2.5 million dollars. No contracts were awarded today due to the absence of President Bart and General Manager Dickinson who are expected back tomorrow to proceed.

Omaha Nev Smurco Upton Pacife Shermen Hill Cheyene United States Bart Dickinson Tormorrow

Southern Pacific to Acquire Pullman Sleeping Car Interests

In San Francisco the Southern Pacific Company will acquire by purchase all sleeping car interests of the Pullman Company on its system. A new contract sets Pullman to operate sleeping cars on Southern Pacific lines under a mileage agreement. Price cited is about three and a half million dollars.

San Francisco The Chronicle Nippon Marina Onaka Japan Feont H. M. New & Co Aod Marco Southern Pacffic Pullman Southern Pacific Paltman Company Hatte Wil Rat Road Pillman

P. and G. Purchase Lands From Levee Board

Alexandria La baren The Red River Atchafalaya and Bayou Levee board met. A R Dillon and W Moffett of Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf railroad bought 142000 acres of levee district lands for 3000. Lands span Avoyelles 103000 acres St Landry 18000 Rapids 15000. Transfer prepared. Dillon to Kansas City Moffett to Lake Charles then Kansas City.

Alexandria Baren Red River Atchafalaya Bayou A. R. Dillon and W. Moffett Kansas City, Pittsburg & Gulf Railroad Company Avoyel~ies Parish St. Lanary Parish Rapids Parish

Colorado Midland Sold to Colorado and Southern Deal Near

Negotiations in New York reach a stage where Colorado Midland will pass into Colorado and Southern control within days. Key Midland security holders push for sale as Colorado and Southern gains a shorter route to Grand Junction and traffic to Rio Grande Western.

Denver Colo New York Colorado Midland Calload Colorado and Southern Midland Securities Sidland Midland WAM Grand Junction Rio Grandes

Navy panel approves armor contracts and ship sheathing plans

The committee authorized the secretary to contract for armor not exceeding four dollars per ton, with 7400 tons needed for battleships Maine Missouri and Ohio now under construction. debate over sheathing ships for foreign use centers on Navy secretary decisions, while no specific new ships are allocated to government yards.

Mapes Marsibennie Baatean Gay Maine Missouri Ohio Caninies Secretary of the Navy Capps Dewey Philppines Brooklyn Navy Department

VOTER REGISTRATION NUMBERS AND WARD OPTIONS

There were 3 040 registrations on Thursday with 220 women and 3 210 men. Women cannot vote on the park proposition, reducing interest in council and board of education elections. Registration facilities will be set up in Wards 1 and 2 at Kane's drug store Hanley brothers Whitlesey's Utsh's Newland's, while other wards must go to the Security building for registration.

Board of Education Bia Kane's Hanley Brothers Second Ward Whitlesey's Utsh Newland’s Bnt

Meadows & Son Sought in Forced Bankruptcy Case

A bankruptcy petition is filed in a U S district court to compel Meadows & Son, a Gaylord Kansas hardware firm, into liquidation. The suit lists unsecured creditors including J W Crancer & Cpenworth with 32740 claims, Townley Metal Co with 194.04, and Dash Maze Silliman Hardware with 2,000. The plaintiffs allege Meadows & Son disposed of their stock and assets including a buggy stable and equipment, constituting an act of bankruptcy.

United States District Court Meadows & Son Gaylord Kansas Im Cure Poods Ss Meadow J. W. Crancer Cpenworth Townley Metal Company Kansas City

Indicted Smith County Farmer Faces Counterfeiting Charge

James Cayou, a Smith county farmer, was moved from Shawnee county jail to Wichita to face a federal grand jury on counterfeiting. He admits being led astray by a stranger named Fred A. Pettingill, an old offender with prior prison terms, including seven years for receiving stolen goods. Authorities expect a lengthy federal sentence for the latest crime.

Smith County James Cayou Shawnee Wichita United States Cayou Fred A. Pettingill

Trans Atlantic Travel Bureau Aids Jersey City New York

The bureau of attendants for Trans Atlantic travelers established in Jersey City and New York by the Pennsylvania System serves visitors to the Paris Exposition and Atlantic steamship passengers. Experienced agents meet arriving travelers, arrange onward travel, procure tickets, transfer baggage, reserve sleeping cars, and provide guide services free of charge.

Jersey City New York City Pennsylvania America New Jersey City Pennsylvania Railroad Company New York Vandalia-Pennsylvana Assini Pennaylvania Pennsylvania Hnes

Copper Colored Splotches Contagious Blood Poison Cure Claim

An advertisement touts a singular cure for contagious blood poison claiming permanent cure by flushing taint from blood. It asserts doctors fail to cure and warns against mercury and potash treatments, urging use of a product that allegedly clears skin and restores health. Multiple testimonies cited from Newark readers support the claim.

Peter Pelle Alrady Salimary Newark

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