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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1900
Page
4
The New York World compares Bryan and Roosevelt campaigning records noting Roosevelt traveled 21,209 miles across 24 states and spoke 673 times to 16,? and 390,000 people while Bryan logged 18,235 miles in 494 cities with 1,000 speeches across 18 states. The piece casts doubt on broad audience reach before census data.
The article explains how the upcoming congressional apportionment, based on a national ratio, will shift House representation among states. It notes western states’ growth, the potential gains for New York New Jersey Connecticut and Delaware, and losses for Pacific coast and certain interior states, with shifts affecting presidential votes and party balance.
A fragment discusses how the seven states will see minor shifts in political power under the upcoming census, noting only a small fraction of one percent change and the impact on the distribution of pull-ien Power.
A column mocks protofeminist and shopper guidance showing a preacher’s advice to women and the era’s gender plays. It notes propped up household schemes, consumer traps, and wartime rhetoric about money, books, and flattery. It references a camper’s yard scene and a man blaming civic trouble on a public figure.
A garbled Chicago sews page presents fragmented aphorisms on gender, wisdom, honesty, and social behavior. Witty reflections note that patience is essential, a three inch tongue can mislead, and nine wives may regret not choosing another mate.
A杂fragmented column blends quirky proverbs and social pokes about debt, chairs, church, and temper. It quotes playful lines from fictional voices, lampooning manners and the human flaw of overindulgence. The piece reads as a light, ironic miscellany from a 19th century periodical.
A fifty two year old man from Allegheny City suffered chronic catarrh for forty years with weather changes clogging his head and throat. After trying various remedies he was advised to use Stuart's Catarrh Tablets and reports marked improvement within a week. The product contains muira puama bark and guaiac root and is sold nationwide.
A survey of gentlemanly ornamentation notes that costly jewelry is largely out of fashion among well dressed men in London circles. Subtle pieces remain acceptable with plain rings or pearl pins as accents while extravagant items vanish from common wear. The piece also mentions emerging rural free delivery plans in Kansas with carriers and coverage details.
A Colorado flyer bound for Topeka with arrival times misprinted in the press note. later, a mail post office robbery in Carlton on November 6 is reported with a safe blown and cash taken. Police say no trace of the robber or vehicle has been found and the incident remains under investigation.
The text critiques a healer’s digestion theory claiming nourishment tea matters not and compares the claim to his Golden Medical Discovery. It urges readers to send stamps for a sale edition with Dr. R. V. Pierce’s address in Buffalo New York.
Detailed county by county vote comparisons from 1898 and 1908 show Bryan’s earlier plurality of 12 330 reversed by Stanley who carried 15 134 votes with 25 counties. McKinley carried 260 05 votes in 1898 while Bryan won 6 counties with 157 615 votes, other candidates 468 votes. Stanley’s 190? results note 285 100 total votes, 47 820 fewer than 1898, and a rich contrast in party shifts across counties.
Government troops are about to commence a siege of Chan Santa Cruz, the main Maya stronghold. Columns advance from opposite sides to form a cordon around the town as fighting continues to aid supply lines. Major Rafael Pacheco and Lieut M James oversee a military railroad project to support operations.
KUWLES is reported dead at 122 West Sieh avenue. The notice names residents including Rowin of New Grisanm and mentions a person in New Sark. it reads like a local obituary or death notice with limited legibility.
Peoria region resident Linn, alias Jack Gordon, killed Mrs. Joseph Shafer at her home two miles north of Lawn Ridge and then shot at her husband, missing. The crime occurred between 5 and 6 am. Linn fled toward Wyoming, was jailed 12 miles distant, and later returned to Marshall County for grand jury action. Shafer’s death had been ruled accidental prior to the murder reveal.
In New York on election eve Richard Croker arrived at Tammany Hall and joined the executive committee room awaiting leaders reports. He predicted big turnout due to good weather but claimed McCulling deputies would deter 10,000 voters. He noted poor men receiving bondsman warnings and a possible coercive effect. Playwright C. Goodwin was arrested for register error on street naming, then released.
Mac Lyn Arbuckle appears as the hero in Wil Mem Young Broadway offering The Sprightly Romance of Marian at the National theater in Washington. The play follows a young Parisian journalist and her friend facing eviction until a fortune changes hands. Arbuckle’s vigor and dash draw praise as supporting players Miss Margaret Feller Miss Sendor Miniken and others receive strong notices.
In Boston on November 1 bets on Bryan caused surprise as bookmakers saw substantial action. A newspaper row bookmaker offered 5,000 to 1 to back Bryan, while a Mexican club member declined better than 2 to 1. Odds shifted amid intense excitement as wagers ranged from 10 to 20 dollars and more, though some venues reported no betting in Boston.
A local report from Grahamsville Suivanco NY describes a five year old saved from a deadly croup attack after using Chesheniant Cough Remedy. The note proclaims it safe for infants and adults, free of opium, and suitable for home use with doctors not required. Washington dispatches note scratching in Beattie and western Washington amid political campaigns.
Alfred Cooper, described as a native of Great Brilatt, faced a challenge at the First precinct polling place in the Second ward. Attendants questioned his nativity and residency, with Cooper admitting limited time in the United States and uncertainty over his naturalization papers.
Fragmentary notice reports low rates and and unclear references to Voloteay and western coast. Mentions dates November 6 and 32 and 51 with vague medical and gas relief notes. Rock Island line appears for full particulars amid garbled text.
Fragmented dispatches describe fevers in the Russian army and a student at a university being surprised by a decision. The text references a project to build a direct telegraph link from Livedia to Be Tylersburg and notes a former firm held in opn affections of the oxar with unclear details.
Report details blue pencils discovered in booths of the sixteenth section, thirteenth assembly district on Tenth Avenue. The dwellers of the district typically vote Democratic and turnout was heavy in the morning. A voter tried to cast a marked ballot. reports note blue pencils cause ballot voids and a prior warning appeared in a newspaper.
Austrian manufacturers form a mutual association to insure against losses from strikes. The plan, reported by the United States Consul at Trieste, aims to indemnify members for losses due to unjust strikes but not where strikes are just. A committee would investigate each case to determine liability and compensation.
In New Jersey a minister, Rev. Heed of Princeton Seminary, was accidentally shot by his friend John Bahenburg while walking in a deep vine. The incident occurred soon after Heed’s recent marriage, leaving the minister dead with the weapon still fired.
The French Senate reopened amid brief adjournment and discussions. Officials predicted renewed oversight of government plans. Deputies debated likely measures and highlighted ongoing concerns about policy direction.
The chamber discussed interpellations on general policy. M Albert Varile to represent the Montagria district of Luiret as the session addressed socially important topics and government directions.
Fragmentary OCR describes a financial scheme involving bonds and a trust or fund for the Eastmary exposes fraud. It mentions dates, amounts, and a court or authority action, with references to a trial or indictment and a future event in February. The readable text hints at a large monetary amount and multiple transferrals.
Reported hazing incident leaves several individuals injured and a medical evaluation underway. Investigators will pursue charges against those responsible as authorities seek to determine exact causes and accountability.
A three year old colored boy named Be Mr from Cudkinied was knocked down by a vehicle. He lay under the wheels as the wagon was driven and had to be freed before being taken to Hrans Delt's drug store where recovery was expected.
A fragment describes a Rabbit and Cat forming an unlikely friendship in a yard. Prem narrates a scene where the animals explore, chase, and settle into shared space, while the yard’s dog and the Jones property interact with the intruder, creating a tense but curious domestic tableau.
In New York on a November day, police monitored a political contest as voters faced irregularities. The report notes wiretapped counts, a court or official tally, and claims of illegitimate votes in a ward, with references to Garr Prion and Crowne Boyd.
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