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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal prints a fragmented opinion piece discussing Kruger Wilson Barker and Donnelly in U S politics. It notes Wharton Barker’s resemblance to Grover Cleveland era figures, comments on Boer status, and hints at presidential election prospects, with emphasis on middle-of-the-road candidates and party conventions.
A murky Sioux Falls platform discussion shows Populists and Democrats debating imperial policy, antiwar stances, labor protections, immigration limits, and railway controls. Critics warn of coercion tactics while calls for peace and constitutional fidelity surface amid factional tension.
A government report shows China’s foreign trade expanding by 12 percent with higher profits for merchants in 1900. Total trade reached 460,533 harwan teels, with double the 1900 values in many sectors, while internal trade rose briskly aided by improved transport and port activity despite plague disruptions in some routes.
The article notes a goal to run trains within two years and complete a 1200 kilometer network in five years, including bridging the Yellow River. It highlights progress from Trku to Pekin and the Bhonhalkwan to Newchwang link, with hoped rail connection to the capital. Concessionaries face centrality hurdles, but reforms promise cheaper transport and major trade growth.
A fragmented column mocks social quirks and domestic scenes in Atchison. Observations touch on aging, family ties, manners, and women’s roles with satirical asides about gifts, debt, and neighborhood customs.
A jumble of witty lines and proverbs from the Chicago News style column. Bits touch on bunko lore, child fever for marbles, gender roles, misdeliveries, and the ethics of blunders. A scientist warns greensbacks breed disease. several quips end with moral observations about responsibility and advice from nonprofessionals.
A garbled OCR fragment references addity to the catabienends by a pa ereying daughters to Enatiah lords and mentions ethaes duet the Engtiah Butlerw, leaving unclear the event, persons, or place involved.
The Interior Department study to congress analyzes conserving Arkansas River waters for irrigation in Kansas and Colorado. It notes floods in May or June, limited low water use, and possible reservoir sites to reclaim farmland. An estimated 1000 dollars annually for three years would fund a full report on sites, costs, and practicability.
Fire Marshal Wilmarth completes the department's year ending March M1 report. Total expenses 526,659 with salaries 23.65, hose and gear 1,857, and 1,850 for a new chemical engine for station No 1. The city notes 30 regulars, 4 substitutes, seven apparatus, 19 hydrants, 30 miles of alarm lines, and 46 boxes. Alarms answered 3,049. property loss 611,395 with 24,064 in losses. insurance 273,775 with 1,954 paid claims. The fund stands at 39,968 with 500 accident insurance per fireman. Fire causes include bonfires, ovens, matches, chimney fires, carelessness, defective flues, electric wires, and other sources.
Private Frank Miller of the Twenty third Infantry was convicted by a general court martial for criminal assault near San Nicolas Istagid of Cebu on October 16 1809 and sentenced to be shot. The president after recommendation from the army major general and with the secretary of war’s concurrence commuted the sentence to dishonorable discharge forfeiture of pay and allowances and confinement at hard labor in a penitentiary for twenty years.
London May 71 W T Stead was the last man in Europe to bid farewell to Boer delegates. He obtained a message from Abraham Fischer a member of the Orange Free State executive council and one of the delegates. The message appears in nearly the same words as the original. The Associated.
The spring increase in catarrh results from sudden weather and routine colds. Repeated head colds can worsen into nasal catarrh, throat inflammation, and even stomach issues. Douches irritate membranes. the safest treatment is an internal antiseptic tablet such as Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, which clear nasal and throat membranes and improve blood chemistry over a few weeks.
The speaker laments paralysis of action and seeks a new path in the New World. He recalls the Jameson raid threatening Transvaal independence and notes that the Arabcan republic won British arbitration on a matter crucial to its existence. He hopes free peoples will persuade the aggressor to submit future governance to an impartial tribunal.
Grand jury indicted Mrs Nettle R Craven for perjury in her widow's share claim to the James O Fair estate. George W Simpton, once town recorder of Sausalito, and Adolph Sylva, Marin county town trustee, face charges of perjury and subornation of perjury. If convicted, penalties range from one to fourteen years. Indictments referred to District Attorney Byington for grand jury action.
After May 11 report from New York notes Billy Howards nearly in shape and slated to box Charlie Johnson of Philadelphia for two rounds at 147 pounds next Monday. Also lined up is Kid Carter versus Bill Harrihan at Greenwich Athletic Club on May 19, with Carter boasting a string of wins and Harrihan coming off a knockout of Charley Gof.
Reports from San Francisco indicate McFadden and rival 115-pounders eye a clash with Terry McGovern. The pair claim they can outbox McGovern, with rival Gardier asserting a 116-pound challenge. Unclear if the bout will unfold soon as talks continue.
Delegates and visitors to the Populist Convention depart Sioux Falls as a new national committee forms. Marion Butler of North Carolina is reelected chair with 76 votes, amid a split over leadership and harmony aims linking with Democrats. Edmiston of Nebraska considered for vice chair as Williams Bryan coalition influences the talks.
The article describes ostriches swallowing nearly any object offered and their curious digestion related ailments. Visitors at the enclosure fences report birds pecking bright items like umbrellas and walking canes, while keepers note digestion as a common cause of death. The text mentions attempts to relieve impactions with large doses of castor oil.
A humorous exchange between Maria and John Smart about adapting a proverb while at the club. Mrs. Smart admonishes him to alter the latter line to fit the female audience, suggesting a more fitting ending.
This notice states that from May 11, 1960 in Topeka Kansas the signer will not pay or be responsible for any bills contracted checks or drafts sold money borrowed or any action taken by Wm. H Green miro REEN a inz R.
Probate court hears Charles Lee an elderly colored man about 105, judged insane after Sheriff Cook reported him wandering. He claims 33 children and a future state care claim. demented and feeble, he could barely hobble with a cane and did not know his origin or destination.
Kansas City theater owner E. S. Brigham has loaned and now controls the Gilliss opera house in Kansas City, adding to his holdings after leasing the Atohikon theater and managing the Grand Opera House in Hot Springs Arkansas. He plans $5,000 improvements and aims to create a popular price venue in Kansas City. Major T. J. Anderson reports two car loads of corn for India famine relief from Richmond Kansas, with 600 bushels per car. One car was donated by Richmond citizens and the other by banker CE Putnam.
Fragmentary weather note hints at expected rain and uncertain forecaster confidence. Text appears garbled with phrases like it would surely rain and weather vain, offering no clear region or timing details.
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