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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1900

Page

4

Fast Cure Succeeds in Tragic Death Case

A Mey 7 inquiry into the death of Mrs Hermit Meyer 50 years old of Rasabown details a failed attempt at treating her chemotherapy by a fasting cure. Her husband Meyer and others report she abstained from food for days, showed signs of improvement, then declined with convulsive symptoms after breaking the fast. An autopsy is expected as the inquest proceeds.

Filiadsiphia Mey Mra Hermit Meyer Apt Bey Murfo

Carpenters Win After May Day Boston Strike

May Day strike by the carpenters union in Boston led contractors to raise wages. A meeting and hearings were planned to address minimum wage demands of 1b a month, with the strike committee of the United States transfer carpenters granted use and twenty more workers set to settle within the next few days.

Boston Carpenters” Union

Baker Scores Again in Anderson County Delegation Fight

In Anderson County on Saturday a verb tense contest occurred between Hurton and Baker with Baker's supporters winning a delegation. The Hurton camp and Baker supporters clashed, while Brown and allies aimed to challenge state officials and Brown’s group planned to secure strong influence for Baker at the next election.

Anderson County Tn Anderon Hurton Haker James Foruir Burton United States Egainet Frank Brien Werrary State Committee Eaker Mir. Brown

Return trip to Santa Fe from Hot Springs

Fragment reads travel notice with names like T. L. King as agent and a reference to a return fare of 818.67 with incomplete details. The readable sections mention Hot Springs Arkansas and Santa Fe, suggesting a railway or stage line schedule.

Arc Gad Santa Fi

Archbishop Keane Likely to Succeed Hennessy in Dubuque

New York reports Archbishop Keane, former rector of the Catholic University in Washington, is deemed nearly certain to be named archbishop of Dubuque. The vacancy followed Archbishop Hennessy’s death, with insiders citing church authority’s three-name lists and local clergy divisions over Keane’s appointment amid fears of foreign influence in American Catholicism.

Hennesay New York the Herald Keane Catholic University At Washington Du~hughes Iowa Hennemy Dubuque Ithee Austen Gibbene Anh Ecclesiasical Provines Hennessy Kean Thla Op- Duartten Keane Ie Caritc Cardinal Gibbors Ireland Arch Dumop Cardinal Gibbert Abbe Maleten

Global metals markets and finance stalls in New York trading

The Times correspondent reports a weak London London–New York metal flow with cheap money lifting prices in Paris and Berlin, while New York scarce funds and high discount rates hinder bond and municipal borrowing. Market note: gold outflow expectations, bank discounts above 4 percent, and railway coal price shifts loom amid broader commodity pressures.

New York the Times London Cablen Paris Iin Inutlion Tandoner Berlin Howe Bank of Fngladhes Ali Mortey Inhurabee Stork Midland and Welch

Cincinnati Travel Offer Ticket Notice

Cincinnati and return eighteen dollars via Santa Fe. Tickets on gale May 6 and 7. See Tea King agent A for details and FP railway for more information on the offer.

Ac Bay i Coount National Ventum Cincinnati Sante Fe Sth. Pinal People's Party National Avention Ste T. L. King A. T F. Ralway

Three Shawnee farmers drown in Wakarsusa creek tragedy

Frank and Sherman Cox and William Whitlow, three Shawnee county farmers, drowned when their boat capsized near Lynn creek and they could not swim. Fred Elesarth survived. Onlookers and a skilled local diver recovered the bodies as a large crowd gathered.

Shawnee County Wakardss Creek Frank Sherman Cox William Whitlow Fred Elesarth Lynn Creek Wakarusa Cox Brothers Kivaarth Whitlow Watson Post Office Sau the Ciy Kiemrth Streun Watson Salem Whitlow Wirs Frank Cox Moder Unie

Berlin markets reel as prices dip on European demand

Panicked Berlin market reports show violence in quotings for coal and frame goods amid overproduction fears. The National Zeitung notes nervous tone, potential price declines in German and European bourses, and a partial early-week rally. Iron and coal prices diverge, with American imports edging in and German costs undercut by lower European prices.

Berlin National Zeitung United Riaten Erisia London Continental Presa Bisn Opean Frélett Boxen

Topeka Social and Personal Scenes Feature Weekend Gatherings

ATopeka Saturday social scene centers on Mrs WN West hosting a house whist afternoon with guests including Mrs Charles Strawbridge of Chicago and Mrs Earle Williams. The Douxe xhist club, long standing in Topeka, closes the year with a reception. the high school class hosts a complimentary college night with music, readings, and dancing in blue and white. Several gatherings follow at homes on Bellview and with local clubs and societies including Shakespeare, Central Congregational, and Grace Cathedral, featuring visitors from Washington and Chicago, notes of travel, and upcoming meetings and services throughout the week.

WN. West Topetn Avenue Charles Strawbridge Cisicae Earle Willams David Palmer Jane Rows Evanston Aire WH. Eastman Kate Gunther Miss Horton Alice Prescott Topekk Misa Sadie McCusly Frank Carruth Fanny Leland Mies Harriet Hemming Detla = Tan Mies Delle Willits Alisa Fanny Foster Jane Jones Addie Tower Gertrude Rankin Frank Aldrich Ernest Les George Hargreeves Les Maurice Woodhall D. Jewilihisne Ass Prante Shephard Will Aiken Walter McLaughinatt Arthur Quant Robert Stevie Cecil West Cecil Vest Academy Loibege 4. T. Lewis City of Mexico Chicago Topeka W. al. Davivon Hoelen Quincy Shakespeare Club WW. Roby Twenty-first Street Kansas Avenue McInhenny Washington, D.C Albuquerque Migs Mabel Wilwon Lawrance Bie Jeri Lille Stevenson Figlen I Hiawatha Iso T. Uplegratt Mrs. Groves Mapie Baturdae John Wit Rowville A Callaham Wichita Et Dorado Newton Wa C. Barthes Pri Aris Smith Cathrink Richardson Born Wilson Kingas City Maggie Motrea Winchester Hanes Medical Society Itc Holt and Son Lac Cruces Nom Misa Helen Fitch Ohio Seale Judy

Japanese Coolies Stir Debate in New York Address

Samuel Gompers, head of the American Federation of Labor, urged action on Japanese coolie labor at a Central Federation meeting in New York. He said Japanese workers fill gaps left by excluded Chinese labor and warned of uncontrolled influx as a consequence of open restrictions.

New York Central Federation Union Samuel Gompers American Federated Union

Ladysmith Saviors Return Parade in London

London crowds greeted the Powerful crew and Captain Lambton with fervent cheers as they paraded from the station to Horse Guards parade. The Prince of Wales and Princess of Wales, joined by Mr. Goschen and other naval figures, praised the seamen’s valor during a luncheon before further public honors.

London Ladysmith Powerful All Nations Banowry Mottogs Lambton Yantuee Saltore Horse Guards Prince of Wales Admiralty George J. Geschen Geschen Prince of Princess of Wales Mr. Goschen

Methodists Shocked Opens Second General Conference

The Chicago Methodist general conference enters its second week as committees work on bishops retirement and the amusement question. Amusement rules and a new bishop election are key items, with debate expected after opening sessions. A brief speech by a wild-eyed stranger interrupted the proceedings during an otherwise orderly morning.

Chicago Methodist General Conference Pattison Pennsylvania Rasn Seton Pos. Merritt Butfais Hurst Emeoner A. B. A Ee

Cincinnati Paper Promises Sabbath Sale Ban

The delegate from Cincinnati urged that the paper not be sold on the Sabbath and officials enforce the rule. D Thompson, manager, said sales were of back issues, unauthorized, and would not occur again.

Ald Cincinnati D. Thompson

Eclipse Expedition to Pinehurst and Barnesville Planned

Washington experts schedule two eclipse expeditions for May 28 viewing in Pinehurst North Carolina and Barnesville Georgia. Prof A S Skinner leads twelve astronomers at Pinehurst with Prof Milton Updegraff in Georgia. cameras, weather charts, and spectrographic work aim to capture sun corona and red prominences, while observers expect clear skies or else return to Washington.

Sam Chicago Times-Herald Washington Bay Washington Nutral Observatory United States Pinehurst Moore County N. C Barnesville Pike County North Carolina A. S. Skinner Milton Updegraff Georgia Washington Star North Caolina Virginia Skinner Naval Observatory Coruna Oural Observatory Maurict

Is it an Ocean Liner

British evidence at sea reports Captain Campbell of the British steamer Tenby arriving in Philadelphia from Port Said with wreckage and distress signals seen far from the scene. The Tenby and the Benny noted a lifeboat and debris but could not approach due to rough seas and distance. The captain fears a serious Atlantic liner disaster may have occurred.

Chicago Prindelphia Campbell Tenby Philadelphia Port Said Atlantic Benny Callimn mid-Atlan Loukeam Yeesel

Wreckage in Atlantic Track Hints at Missing Vessel

Reports describe a wreckage site north of a shipping lane between New York and the equator. A large four masted vessel, dark slate color, disappeared after signals were seen and the craft reportedly swerved from a straight track.

Ivan New York Equator South America

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