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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 12, 1900
Page
4
A garbled Topeka column notes political activity in Kansas with scattered remarks on election contests county shifts and public figures. It references Topeka, Santa Claus checks, and comments on governors, court actions, and national affairs with varied editorial asides.
The article notes booming lake transportation from Buffalo to Chicago and Duluth, with 6967 vessels entering 37 principal ports in September and 24030 total entries since navigation began. Chicago logged 1028 vessels in September, reflecting regional prosperity.
Fragmented whimsical prose discusses wit, conceit, dental metaphors, and time. observes lazy habits and churchgoers taking chances. Contains jumbled phrases and nonstandard spellings, unclear events, and no attributable persons or places.
A quirky collage notes a Chicago artist finishing a piece titled St Louia After 3 ne ws and riffs on speech, betting, and politics. The piece includes puzzled exchanges about Bryan and McKinley, private rumors from the Philippines, and social banter about fortunes and fidelity.
The ninth annual session of the National Irrigation Congress convenes in Chicago on November 1 23 24. Western representatives will discuss land and water issues as the congress emphasizes its national scope. Prominent figures from government and business will speak, with an illustrated lecture on forestry and irrigation at the Auditorium theater.
The Frohman company opens Sherlock Hotrave at Crawford tonight with William Gillette shaping the drama. He notes villains dominate the piece and vows a villain school, promising twenty prose villains but only fifteen on stage. He hints at virtuous moments for some villains and a future play focusing more on them.
A 19th century testimonial claims kidney weakness and backache afflictions can be cured by Hood's Sarsaparilla. A Syessacre resident J L Campbell asserts years of distress ended after using the tonic, describing a past bedridden state and renewed health. The ad promises lasting relief if treatment begins now.
Marie Curelli's novel is brought to life in a dramatic adaptation by Chas W. Chane. The cast includes Maverick Brander played by James R. McCann and the Minister from Debomes by Will F. Bray. Florence Hosland portrays Rosay, a Texas congressman's daughter.
Wantage plans signal Croker and two sons will depart for Europe to spend winter at the country seat while preparing to return to lead a Tammany mayoral bid next year. Reports note his concern over Republican victory and potential new Democratic reform movement splitting Tammany ranks.
D B Dyer of Smith Center becomes the first candidate to seek the Sergeant at Arms post in the House of Representatives. He resides in the Sixth district, where supporters say the district deserves patronage rewards, while Charlie Laddell is expected to become chief clerk from the Seventh district.
Paris November 12. The illustrated weekly Hire prints a vile colored caricature of Queen Victoria as a green vampire, Kruger on French soil with a broken rifle, and various figures including the German emperor, the king of Italy, and the Russian emperor. The piece, signed by Alexandre, draws strong disapproval.
Obscure obituary fragment notes Mrs Berths A Ward daughter of Riwin Krawlee of Tis Taylor Street. Mentions funeral arrangements, summer residence, and a reference to travel via Great Rock Island Route with Niagara Falls stopover. Also includes an advertisement for Burdock Blood Bitters claiming health benefits.
Citizens share in tonight’s Re-Partition ratification celebration with marching clubs from the city and nearby towns. The Topeka City Troop in full uniform will participate, plus a new sun section for Sun Veedices. Invitations issued to Marshall's and Jackson's corps and McKinley Roosevelt soldiers' club. Fireworks valued at about $600 promised. Parade forms at the old court house, marches to Ninth and Kansas, then to Quincy and between Sixth and Ninth avenues until fireworks are exhausted. Auditorium meeting to follow with speaker list including Attorney General Godard and others, ending with America.
In Columbia on a Sunday, A Hershey pastor of York’s recapitat church denounced immorality and a Main Street block owned by merchants including A F Scroggins and Hensley. A Scroggine druggist confronted him, a fight followed, bystanders intervened as Hensley shouted for divine protection.
A fishing tug reportedly foundered off Rocky River a few miles west of the jetty. The life saving crew at Cleveland station launched for the scene after receiving the report this afternoon.
Superintendent Sholes departs for an extended inspection tour of Santa Fe telegraph lines. He will review the Santa Fe system from Santa Fe to San Joaquin Valley and San Francisco, visiting key lines along the Pacific route. The trip will continue through November.
Yale College agriculture chair Maldwin of New York funds an expedition to locate the Tetth pole. Wealthy Browne Ivy merchant William Zergier will cover the exploration expenses. Professor Merwe Bats leads the exploratory team citing recent Arctic research and university support for American scientific ventures.
In Philadelphia on November 12 President Ban Johnson and club owners O W Somers C Comiskey and Consis Mack arranged the logistics for placing a team in the city. Johnson said they secured decking and oppose attracting a new club, with an option on a ground to be antic factory and a proposed circuit of eastern clubs plus four western clubs.
Eighty four passengers landed from a wrecked ship near Yorksire after the Wilke line seamer Angels bound from Christiania Norway to Hull ran ashore. The crew used breeches buoy apparatus to rescue them. No lives were lost.
New York November 12 Wall Street weighs Croker’s fortune after a loss in political bets. He reportedly gained from stock moves and a large purchase of shares amid a market pullback on Manhattan elevated lines and Brooklyn Rapid Transit. Brokers note potential profits from blocks bought with modest cash, with declines yanking suggested gains.
Pan American exposition commission directors for Kuteas will meet in Secretary Coburns office Monday Navermember 26 at 2 pm. The gathering aims to plan measures to increase interest in the expedition and arrange arrangements for the event with President L. Z. Handolph and Secretary J. K. Dunkie coordinating in Topeka.
The Supreme Court of the United States is urged to review municipal removals in Guayawis Porto Rico where Jose Juan Vide and others were ousted. The filing seeks certiorari to empower the court to review military tribunal proceedings in the case.
Fragmentary local item notes H Beott traveling to Chicago on Burmese lines, court sessions ongoing, Major and Mrs A M Harvey mentioned, several names tied to a war era civic scene. References to bank, attorney Norton, and appointments by Governor. Dense, unclear details but preserves names and actions.
A two year old girl Yetta Levitt of 04 Flushing Avenue suffered a prolonged sleep episode last night. Dr Len and Dr Charles Wurst examined the child at a Brooklyn home, noting normal heart and pulse but uncertain cause. The mother reported no clear illness and care included observation and attempts at feeding while investigators consider a fall or brain injury as possible factors.
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