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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
4
The item surveys Kansas politicians after November returns and mentions ex-Congressman Jerry Simpson, local sheriff salvers, and Democratic figures in Indiana and Bryan era. It riffs on weather, July heat, and public references to campaigns, with social commentary on reverence for fallen soldiers and public figures.
The fragment discusses views on violence against disabled people, gender roles, and social expectations. It mentions people killed years ago by jumping in front of a moving train, attitudes toward women, and the burden of household labor, portraying a dated moral and cultural landscape.
A crowded column mixes satirical, domestic, and social humor with a brief medical testimonial. It quotes quips about sobriety, horse shows, housework, weddings, and daily life. The piece ends with an advertisement-like testimonial for Dr. King's New Discovery for coughs and lung trouble, pitched as a universal remedy.
A Washington mother details a boy's illness misdiagnosed as measles then mumps and scrofula. After three doctors and blood medicine failed, she used Hood's Sarsaparilla, noting gradual improvement and complete cure. She praises Hood's again for another family remedy claim.
Kansas bankers meet at Abilene to discuss placing state funds in banks for higher interest and drafting a bill for the next legislature. They consider selling cattle paper through eastern banks while Kansas City banks lose middleman profits, with safeguards using municipal bonds.
Judge William Thomson delivers a lengthy Memorial Day address in Burlingame praising Kansas and national unity. He recounts a Civil War tale of a Confederate captain gifting a rose to his Virginia fiancée, now linked to Senator W. A. Harris, and urges reconciliation among former foes as Kansas and the nation advance. The speech extols military triumphs and the rise of liberty, urging continued expansion and shared progress.
The University of Kansas holds its twenty-eighth annual commencement week from May 31 to June 6 in Lawrence. Alumni events include a commencement exercise with an address by Governor Henry Adams, and related ceremonies across all schools.
The 36th annual commencement at State Normal Emporia runs June 2 to 6 with drama, music, and athletic exhibitions. Includes ceremonies, class exercises, and departmental events led by President Hilsols. activities feature student performances, alumni meetings, and a broad program of academic and social events.
Abilene shows a small gain while most towns lose residents this year. Dickinson County totals fall by 487, with Solomon and Chapman posting steep declines and Enterprise and surrounding areas showing mixed results. Ten townships lose 442 people, fourteen townships gain 450, indicating rural areas offset urban declines.
A May 28 notice in the State Journal states the Chase County Stone company is supplying stone for Convention Hall in Kansas City, while contractor Hettiger Norton furnishes dressed stone. Norton claims two rust argere and a larger piece, known to chief architect F. J. Hull, who publicized the project locally.
In Fl Dorado on the Walnut River a large turtle was found years ago with back inscriptions Z M M P and the numbers 1808. The initials likely Zebulon M. Pike, the pioneer after whom Pike's Peak is named, suggesting the tortoise dates from early 19th century explorations.
Jean Smith, a former resident near Sedewick, reports four sons serving in the US Army. Wesley Lein in Company D Thirty-second Volunteer Infantry. Sampel in Company D and Raward in Company 31 Forty-fourth Volunteers in the Philippines. Elmer twin of Edward in Battery F Third Artillery at Fort Riley. Clarence, aged 14, at home, hopes to enlist. Father served in Civil War, as did his wife’s brothers.
Miss Eva Williams daughter of I. Lo Williams a farmer, near Quincy, south of Toronto, killed herself yesterday by corrosive sublimate after a love disagreement. Physicians reached her hours later. prognosis uncertain, but one doctor reports critical condition and hopes for recovery.
McPherson citizens weigh advisability of purchasing the municipal water system. Discussion covers bond financing and the potential sale of wells. Presenters note the possibility of not buying the plant and consider implications for town and county.
Washington May 31 The House opened with Dalzell presenting a rule to consider two measures from the Judiciary Committee one a constitutional amendment empowering Congress to regulate trusts and the other a Sherman anti trust bill Richardson the minority leader assailed the rule claiming it limits amendments and accuses Republicans of forcing anti trust action for political gain chasing adjournment convenience and public deception.
Lord Roberts announces a forthcoming proclamation to quell malieious fables about war aims. Non combatants will be guaranteed immunity, burghers linked to war efforts may be punished, farms may be returned, and looting prohibited. British property protection will be enforced with severe penalties. Dispatch notes Digantian and commercial workers in Johannesburg offered early departure.
J W Talbot returns to Ft Madison from Santa Fe Trainmaster Robins while Miss Marle Kiesow visits Topeka from Kansas City. St John military school cadets finish term and Topeka cadets go home. A reception honors Gertrude Bradshaw and Minnie Nichols of the class of 1900 at the First African Baptist church. Readers urge better streetcar service with calls for trailers on busy routes during peak times and the Oakland transfer station crowd.
General Manager Mudge stated the Santa Fe will begin work on the new blacksmith stop once land is purchased and turned over by the Commercial club. Plans are nearly complete under Superintendent Player. The shop is expected to cost about $75,000, likely built in structural steel, with total year improvements near $100,000.
Dr C E Munn returned to Topeka after a two months European tour. He attended the Paris Exposition opening and says the fair is larger than the Columbian Exposition in some respects but will not be ready until mid July. He notes boxes sand and debris on the grounds and many exhibits only partially arranged.
In Trenton at 3 p.m. the courtttes on resolution reported a 12 to 7 vote against instructing a delegation to Kansas City. The Bryan supporter from Hunterdon county proposed the measure. The platform committee noted the party’s metallism favored since its inception.
Miss Olive Lewis daughter of Dr J P Lewis and a well known society girl won the egg and spoon contest at the state pharmaceutical meeting in Hutchinsor last week. The event was open to young ladies and she carried the egg safely while running the distance to outpace rivals. Lewis is likely the youngest registered pharmacist in the state having enrolled a year ago at the state university pharmacy school. She was elected chairman of the committee on school pharmacy at the meeting.
A fragmented extract describes courtly intrigues around the Duke of Argyll and a lordly critique of his position amid a Paris alliance, with poetical asides on estate life. It also notes a transient streetcar schedule during a nearby street fair with revised runtimes and the final car departures.
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