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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal reports on tariff battles and political maneuvering in Congress. It notes actions by Secretary Hay on Chinese trade, party temperance concerns, and proposals impacting tariffs, naval matters, and federal pay scales. The piece highlights shifts in support for various bills and anticipated political realignments.
Washington correspondent Wilissy Mi Certit accuses Congressman Mayne of steering policy and pressuring for free trade while opposing restraint on tariffs for Puerto Rico and Philippines. He cites Oxnard and tobacco workers as witnesses to backing for broader free trade and presidential consequences.
Fragmented OCR text describes capitalists blamed for economic woes, a partisan storm over a tariff provision, and friction with the War Department. Senators Platt and Payne push for a tax adjustment while Cabinet tensions over defense spending surface, highlighting a controversial Republican legislative episode.
A garbled Atchison piece discusses spring fashion and social tensions. It notes a tutor in a wealthy household and critiques women’s dress, etiquette, and conversations. The fragment mentions a golf club, Judgment Day preparations, and a talk on improving public speaking among men.
A collection of satirical quips and reflections from the Philadelphia Record and Chicago papers. It blends wry observations on human folly, art and professional pretensions, with brief pointed paragraphs on charity and character. Notable voices touch on a balloonist dying, silent film notes, a vigor for aging, and jokes about professions.
Spring Medicine described as a tonic from Spring Hood’s Sarsaparilla, offered as an aid to health. The ad urges prompt use before health tone declines and warns against delaying treatment.
An old advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla improves appetite and blood purification, boosts energy and nerves, and strengthens digestion and mental stamina. It urges readers to ask for Hood's and buy a bottle today.
A jumble of aphorisms on ignorance poverty drinking marriage and romance. The piece mocks men and women with satirical lines about money mirrors courtship and domestic life offering wry observations rather than clear facts. The tone is quippy and reflective with a dated social stance.
Burlington rail line plans a new branch from Toluca station in Yellowstone County Montana through Crow Indian Reservation toward Cody City, Big Horn County Wyoming. Project length about 200 miles, cost set at 2,000,000 dollars with Kilpatrick brothers awarded the contract.
Backaches of women are wearying and signal real trouble. Efforts to bear the pain are heroic, but the cause remains until the doctor remedies. Mrs. Pinkham has practiced medicine for thirty years and helped many American women. Read one sonata from women appearing in this paper. Mrs. Pinkham offers counsel free of charge at Lynn Mass.
Testimony linked William E. Hay and Howard K. Sloan to publishing a confession said to implicate Eugene J. Darnell in a Camden murder. Shaw admitted the story’s truth. detective Miller described a two week later confession by Shay. Police officer Hartman testified he overheard the remarks in Miller’s office. A recess saw Fina Wood attempt to strike Darnell’s counsel, ex-Judge Carrow.
The Visage Postmaster with Archie Boyd in the lead opens at Crawford theater tonight. The company toured New York with scenes and scenery, featuring Damon McAlpin in Jane Hanson and Hang Manso numbers. The James Kidder Hanford trio presents The Winter's Tale on Saturday with a rare revival and grand production, aligning with Mary Andersons farewell to the stage.
The Republican sub-committee in Philadelphia on March 8 allocated 14 000 daily admission tickets for the convention and ordered 9 000 badges. About 50 000 tickets will be enclosed with two given to each delegate or alternate and 25 to each of the 58 national committee members. Mayor Ashbridge receives 4 000 tickets. the rest to distinguished guests.
Washington dispatch reports Missouri Democrats rapidly scarce tickets for the Kansas City convention. Congressmen Cochran outlines a tiered allotment beginning with subscribers funding costs, then national committeemen, then delegates, with editors next in line.
W Patterson of Chicago bought a top Washington corner lot at Dupont Circle and Forest, 28 feet on the street, for about 350 000. The property sits near Ravine Tevt Z. Lotter’s residence, Boardman’s hotel, and Battish embassy. Patterson plans a handsome residence for the property’s use.
London March 8 afternoon papers unanimously applaud Secretary Hay for establishing the open door doctrine in China. The St James Gazette says the United States conferred a benefit on the civilized world by securing an agreement of vast importance to peace and commerce. The Globe notes why final leadership may rest with the United States and praises Hay for dexterous skill in completing the task.
Marshall March 23 H E Taubeneck died in Seattle on March 19 and was buried here today A L Maxwell of Lawrenceville gave the funeral oration Taubeneck was one of the three Populist lawmakers in 1891 who helped trigger the deadlock that led to John M Palmer’s U S Senate election He later chaired the national Populist committee and served as an Illinois elector for Bryan and Sewall in 1896.
The budget committee resumed consideration of the naval bill with secrecy on deliberations. Herren Bebel and Richter opposed the measure while Count von Buelow defended it as defensive and aimed at preserving peace and imperial dignity.
Washington March 28 Senate action approved the conference report on a measure to provide additional funds to cover urgent deficits. Mr Foraker secured agreement to vote on the Porto Rico tariff and governmental bill next Tuesday. After passage of minor bills, consideration of the Alaskan bill was resumed. The Wolcott substitute for Carter's Alaska gold mining amendment was defeated 21 to 9.
Washington March 28 Secretary Long completed the navy policy board by naming Captain Robrey D. Evens attached to the lighthouse board Captain Henry C. Taylor commanding the Vermont Captain Charles E. Clack commander League Island navy yard Captain Prench I Chadwick on waiting order and Colonel George C. Rela at marine headquarters The board also includes Admiral Dewey as president Rear Admiral A S Crowninshield chief of the navigation bureau Captain Charles D Stga bee chief intelligence officer Captain Charles H Stockton president of the war college Captain Asa Walker assistant chief intelligence officer and Rastetant chief of the war college
The Commercial club general committee assigned to secure new Santa Fe shop buildings for Topeka formed a subcommittee of Osear Bischoff Chris Roof and Joseph Griley to meet property owners The finance committee met at 2 oclock and visited the Santa Fe offices to confer with officials They were courteously deceived by Mr Cain the general manager Mudge s chief clerk who said he would report to Mudge by wire the committee s call
Mason City Iowa March 3 Roovers possibly broke into the F Aliand bank at Hantontown blew open the safe and stole 2000. Robbers escaped on a Northwestern handcar. Bank has burglary insurance and will lose nothing. 2 suspects reported now in California. Weather notes follow with Kansas forecast and snow chances.
In Topeka a dispute unfolds as David Overmyer and H A Warner allege their names were used as company officers without consent. They state they resigned months earlier and that pamphlets circulated with their titles misrepresent the record. A signed note from all four original directors disclaims approval of the company and their continued involvement.
President Holman of the Commercial club named the committee chairmen for the May street fair. Promotions and publication Mr. Chas P Adamu. Exhibits and booths Mr Otto Kuebne. Construction and decoration Mr M All. Press and reception Mr Dell Keizer. Entertainment and Midway Mr J Coe. Central parade Mr Albert M Pat. Transportation Mr W AL Thompson. Auditing William Green.
The Santa Fe railroad unveils a new time card effective Sunday with eastbound and westbound trains between Topeka and St. Joe Atchison and Leavenworth. Schedule details include departures and arrivals for No. 15 No. 218 No. 2 No. 1 and miscellaneous mixed trains with times such as 3:50 am and 10:03 am, and connections to Chicago Atlantic Express and Kansas and Texas Express.
Chanute March 28 Wheatley appears certain to be nominated on the first ballot by the Republican Convention of Kansas Third district with solid delegations from Cherokee Wilson Chautauqua and portions of Neosho Cowley and others totaling well over the required number. Judge Glass works against Wheatley without effect.
A collage of 18th and early 20th century curiosities, noting London gambling houses and a shift toward exotic cuisine. References include Almack's Goose Club, Walpole’s accounts of betting, and Japan’s foot long oysters planned for American kitchens, with remarks on culinary innovation and social clubs.
The piece warns that eye fatigue and unclear vision can stem from inherited defects or fatigue. It urges readers to have eyes examined to identify the true cause and to learn which equipment or aids may relieve strain. It offers guidance and invites readers to seek help from specialists.
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