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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1899
Page
4
The piece reviews elections in the United States including municipal ownership victories and ongoing Kentucky results, with commentary on reformers and suffrage. It discusses the national mood, possible European intervention, and the postal service losses with a detailed note on mail theft cases and inspector responses.
The November treasury statement reveals total gold bullion and coin at over a billion dollars for the first time, with exports and import activity affecting daily balances. It notes the nation holds about 1.014 billion in gold and a large fraction in silver and paper currency, signaling a tight money economy.
In a recently released interview Admiral Dewey denies hearing the phrase You may fire when ready. Gridley during the Manila Bay action. The testimony of A D Wheaton of Nastryll, Penn, is cited as one of the public examinations, though he is described as a classmate.
In a citizen forum Rear Admiral Hen and Jesact Wharton discussed delays in summoning Dewey to Washington. The speaker claimed a sensational New York paper quoted Dewey saying You may fire when ready Gridley before Manila Bay action. Dewey reportedly refused to confirm or deny the tale.
A fragmented column notes views on industry virtues, women in schools, and social trends. It recalls a three month newlywed, questions about unfamiliar women, and a farmer who delays success until age forty five while a shopper complains of perceived high prices versus fair deals.
A series of satirical quips comments on honesty wealth opportunity and social foibles. The verses mock men who claim knowledge yet mismanage fortunes and the paradoxes of poverty and luck. Subtly it notes the hunger for success and the distrust of blunt truth in society.
A jumble of tangled items reports Wichita courting evangelist D. T. Moody, receptions across counties, a new Emporia stock market, and odd local anecdotes. Mentions jail, amateur drama at Abilene, Oxford editorships, county politics, and scattered jokes about jackrabbit sausage and reformers.
An ante election report from Pratt recalls Populist and Republican tensions in Nebraska and Missouri, noting a strong Republican lead and local political fervor. It describes a Kansas railroad wreck at All Snow, where A A Honeywell survived with a broken leg after aiding a fallen crewmate, illustrating resilience amid disaster.
In San Antonio on November, President C Rouse of the M I T and President Bt F Ripley of the Santa Fe system held a conference on traffic arrangements. Rumors said Katy would enter Mexico and build a line to connect with a Mexico City route, with Mexican concessions reportedly granted. Rouse discussed city extension from Mateus to San Antonio, with assurances that the extension would be made.
In North Street district Rosa Spake wife of Geores Spaxho and her family mourn the loss. The site lists the funeral at a local church and reflects the community’s respect for the deceased with details muted due to damages in the text. The notice confirms names and the basic family connection.
Saline pigeon fanciers met to set rules for a special judge while plans for the Salta show emerge. J P Liess of Lojapeka is named pigeon judge for the December event with De H A Haden of Summit Alabama contributing input on exhibition details and remedies.
A fragmented reader letter from DH Diener of Durpeertowy, Pa, touts a “New Elite” health remedy sold by Dr King. The misspelled note claims the product claims to make users feel young again after two weeks of use, but the source text is garbled and lacks verifiable details.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy. It claims purified blood benefits the whole body, citing a patient from Auburn with dyspepsia and kidney troubles who found strength and health after taking the tonic.
A colorful Topeka housekeeper hires a new servant whose oddities spark chaos. She misreads duties, from answering a bell to cooking and laundry, while the mistress endures escalating mishaps. A restaurant lunch scene ends with comic miscommunication over cheese. The observations reveal strained household dynamics and social missteps in early 20th century life.
R H Semple of the state bank commissioner's office disputes Republican claims of a wide fusion victory. He cites county returns showing fusion gains in Montgomery, Washington, and other counties, while stressing off year elections reflect personal preference rather than broad political shift. He warns against overreading the results and notes misstatements in Republican editorials regarding the recent Kansas vote.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Hilrper county, Fusion ticket, two votes, and Minmal county. Hard to interpret. appears to reference officials, indictments, and a state justice context without clear facts or names.
In a windy Franklin Field clash Michigan, last year's Western champion, struggled against a Pennsylvania lineup shuffling players. Key plays, yardage gains, and a missed conversion highlighted the back and forth. final score listed as Michigan 5, Pennsylvania 0 with no goal kicked. Pennsylvania later scored to lead 6-0 in a separate account of the same day.
The transport Indiana with the Tennessee volunteers, last returning volunteer regiment, has been sighted just off Pork. Strickrett has moved to Dia Kanvas avenue and offers first class photography with quick turnaround and a free dark room for customers.
Frank Grimes, the state treasurer, stayed in his office overnight to guard the treasury. The narrative describes him watching over records, the night watch, and colleagues as the office faced concerns and rumors. Mrs Grimes kept vigil beside him, and the scene centers on duty and protection of funds through the night.
Special services at the Y W C A rooms begin Sunday for the week of prayer for young women of the world. Mrs Cow of Deckland walks to the Y W C A on Sunday at 4 15 and Monday evening. Dr tia Barnes will give a short talk between classes. Beatrice Cron leads a meeting Tuesday noon and Mrs George Lerrigo Wednesday morning. Mrs Ryder Muyar with Chbelle Wil sped Bis Holme the Konelis meet. FORE Wormwa.sek Serer speaks in Syphey Thursday to Saturday. Tupeka visits for a few days to share her work and will speak at the Y W C A rooms Tuesday and Friday afternoons and at churches in the evenings.
Mrs Bradish of Detroit writes of severe health decline including loss of appetite headaches night sweats and hysteria before using Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound. After seven to eight bottles she reports renewed health and praises the medicine. She notes the free confidential advice offered by Mrs Pinkham at Lynn Mass.
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