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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1900

Page

4

Towne and Harvey emerge from concealment in era of Bryan defeat

The article notes Towne and Harvey reappearing after concealment amid political debate about Bryan and democracy. It cites figures and claims about election prospects, navy manpower, and national policy. It questions promises to ships, discusses shifts in party support, and mentions Carnegie wealth and a proposed Pittsburg polytechnic school.

Carnegie Dix Polytechnics Pittsburg

Labor Conditions Report From Chicago Reward Trade Unions

Report from unions in the National Federation of Labor shows 689 unions with unemployment around four percent of total workers. Wages likely to rise, with strong, energetic workers sustaining employment but overall trade activity remains key to ongoing labor stability amid favorable US conditions.

Chicago National Federation of Labor Federation United States

Editorial finds equal suffrage states Utah Colorado Wyoming Idaho

The Chicago Times-Herald editorial examines women voters in Utah Colorado Wyoming and Idaho, debunking opponents’ favorite argument for race equality and analyzing reforms from these states to assess practical outcomes and public reception.

Utah Colorado Wyoming Idaho Chicago Times-Herald

Woman vote trends in Colorado election analysis

Analysis notes that women may abstain if privates are granted, cites a rise in Vernon vote totals from 46 726 to 186? 3, and suggests increased interest due to opposition to Senator Wollcott after his divorce. It mentions women’s support for candidates of their sex and rebuking party bosses, plus a single congress candidate’s letter to the Anti Suffrage group claiming the woman vote carried the state for Kinney.

Culomido Vernon B. G. Wollcott Women of Colorado Congress Anti Suffrage Association of New York

Chauncey Applecott enters domestic power dispute

A muddled local item reports a quarrel over authority in the Lysander John Appleton household involving Lysander, his wife Daysye, a young Indy, and student Chauncey Applecott who claims senior leverage. The piece also references political talk, betrayal, and night fears in a fragmented style.

Chavez Munehausen Atchison Lysander John Appleton Lysander John Daysye Mayme Indy Chauncey Applecott

Not Guilty Innocence in One Man's Wisdom

From the Chicago News a reflective piece argues that wisdom can become folly, and trust is valued over love. It notes that beauty lacks sense without fragrance and that wealth and intellect do not guarantee success, as many fend for themselves.

The Chicago News

Quaker Reflections A Philadelphia Record Cartoon

A collection of humorous quips about Quakers and city workers. The lines mock gossip, pride, and self concern with witty one liners about a teller conductor elevator man barber and barbershop notes. The piece plays on everyday figures to draw gentle satire.

Local notices mix of meetings and city affairs

A jumble of local items lists meetings for Sunday School teachers, Mothers' groups, and missionary societies. It notes a Buck Island officials meeting in St Louis, a police liquor ordinance discussion, and city staff movements including a Des Moines to Santa Fe transfer. A horse theft report and municipal concerns about office administration are included.

Henry Bernard M. A. Low St. Louis Buck Island Central Congregational Penarch Mothers’ Wehe Kindenwarten Feague Sixty Lincoln Peety Sasta Fe Destony Clarence Skinner Thotor Council

Tramp Memories From the Texas Yellow Fever Quarantine

A tramp recounts his experiences fleeing quarantine in Texas during a yellow fever scare. He describes moving through towns, finding work briefly, facing shotgunned detentions, hunger, and near starvation while dodging quarantine and rail-yard rules. He notes interactions with tramps and a fellow traveler who explains the grim realities of tramp life and the lure of petty crime to survive.

Manther Crown Desvert San Francisco Nouth Tose Southern California

Massive swindle nets con artists 100000 yearly in New York

Grand jury plans indictments against principals in a divorce mill scam. A half dozen defendants faced charges over fake investment schemes selling mail instructions for artificial flowers and other offerings. The operation promised wealth by home study, drawing in dozens of victims who paid large sums. Trials occurred in Portland with convictions but no prison terms.

New York North Byrde G. Herrick Hill Unger Steeclinns Wilsor Hsi Atate Arqua'ntea Phief Witnes Wang & Alrieid Mall Palrte Amene Thert Beltiz Winks

Stewarts of Jockey Club Hear Durhams Allegations

London reports the Stewarts of the Jockey Club heard testimony on Durham's charges about Richard Croker and a horse named The Scotch Man Decedster. Reiff, the American trainer, and the horse Cervistein were discussed. the investigation continued with indications Durham’s charges may not be sustained.

London Stewarts Jockey Club Lord Durham Richard Croker Reiff Cerpocpintela Broth Torkey Cervistein Liver Hard Lond Durham

Crawford Speaks on Morning Paper Dispute Over Ads

Crawford airs a signed statement denying misrepresentation by the Daily Capital about the Crawford Opera House and its attractions. He says the paper demanded doubled advertising and free lists under threat of unfriendly coverage, and that editors threatened the fire marshal and coercion tactics to influence public opinion.

Mansoor Crawford Crawford Amusement Syndicate Crawford Opera House Om Us Bublae Capital George Wilmarth Aneets Topeka

Governor Remits Five for Cane Gift to Governor Stanley

A Seattle convict sent Governor Stanley a carved cane depicting war heroes of the Spanish American War with Dewey near the head. The inscription notes the crafstman spent two years on the piece and asks the governor to pay five dollars or ten. Governor Stanley accepted the five dollar remission and did not require payment.

Stanley Seattle Wash Spain Dewey

Judges barred from supreme bench bid in state race

District judges are ineligible for gubernatorial appointment to the supreme court bench under the state constitution which prohibits holding other offices during tenure. Governor Stanley ignores higher authority as he proceeds with the race, with M. Sturges of Cloud county newly announcing his candidacy for a seat on the supreme bench.

Supreme Bench Supreme Court Congress District of Columbia Stanley M. Sturges Cloud County Cloud Republic Washington Counties

Shawnee County Election Costs Revealed in Report

The document itemizes Shawnee county election expenses totaling 1709.08 for holding the vote. It lists 56 precincts, 166 judges, 112 clerks, printing at 374.48, poll books and tally sheets at 104, city costs 1086.85, with judges and clerks paid 2.50 per ballot and 1 per hundred ballots beyond 250 received.

Shawnee County Judes Bald

Bomeseekers Excursions via Santa Fe Route

On Tuesday November 2 travelers from Arkansas to points including Indian Territory and Texas could fare one price for a round trip with a 41 day limit. The offer covers routes through Oklahoma and New Mexico with return tickets valid up to 31 days.

Bomeseekers Arkansas Arianas Indian Territory Oklahamut Texax

Alger Elected Vice President of Army Society in Detroit

Detroit November 16 Gen RA Alger of Detroit was reelected vice president of the Society of the Army of the Tennessee The group will hold its next reunion in Indianapolis The election marks continuity in leadership for the veteran organization.

Alger Detroit Mich Society of the Army of the Teriicesse RA Alger Indiarapolia

Bennett Optical Store ad at 730 Kansas Avenue

The Colorado Flyer lists lens upgrades for old gold frames at Bennett Optical Store located at 730 Kansas Avenue. Malabette Grawford appears with a nightly performance at the Auditoriuns in Danver and Colorado Springs, with events around 10 to 11 o'clock.

Great Rock Island Danver Colorado Springs Bennett Optical Store Kansas Avenue

Children's and Men's Hose Sale Highlighting Fleece and Cassimere

A period sale listed numerous hosiery items: children's black fleece lined hose in 2x1 rib and 1x1 rib with extra heel and toe, wool and cotton options, lace lisle hose at reduced quality, and men's black fleece lined socks and cassimere wool socks. Prices show bulk deals like six pairs for various cents and dollar amounts, with wider color options in black, tan, and natural tones. The list emphasizes sale pricing and varying material weights and reinforcements.

Underwear Bargains At Low Prices In Jersey Ribbed Attire

Ladies Jersey ribbed union suits fleece lined ecru pair sixty nine cents. Ladies natural wool vests and pants a five cent quality sixty eight cents. Ladies ribbed white wool vests and pants our eighty five cent quality. Men's cotton ribbed fleece lined shirts and drawers.

Weather Poised For Cold Snap In Topeka

Threatening weather described with temperatures around 93 degrees then dropping, as Topeka records a sharp five degree swing. Northeast winds at 42 mph and a high barometer signal impending colder conditions tonight and Monday. Santa Fe Times reports Chicago ice coverage.

Topeka Santa Fe Chicago

Assault Trial Involving Lucas Gilkey and Wife

The state prosecutes Mr and Mrs Cale Gilkey colored for assaulting Officer Lucas in Redmondville North Nebraska. Lucas tried to arrest Gilkey, who, with his wife, attacked him and the police. Lucas incurred only minor injuries.

Cale Gilley Lucas Gilkey Ii

Sixth Stays in Ching Washington War Dispatch

General Chaffee cables the War Department from Taxa dated November 4 stating that the Sixth Regiment United States Cavalry will remain in China under Lt Col Theodore J. Wing with troops JKT M Stened CHAFFEE assignments and command clarified amid China station status.

Ching Washington Chaffes War Department Taxa United Suitea Cavalry Ching Theatore J. Wing Stened) Chaffee

Sherman Will Probsted in Mansfeld Probate Court

Mansfeld O Nov 15 The will of the late Senator Ahn Sherman was admitted to probate today in Judge Belaker hoff s court Myron MM Parker of Washington DC and Congressman W Kerr of Manstrein were named executors No bond was required as the will requests no bond Appraisers to be appointed later The probate judge said no contest was anticipated

Sherman Mansfeld Ahn Sherman Belakerhoff Myron MM. Parker Washington, D.C W. 5 Kerr Manstrein

Wilson Arrested on Warrants in Wiran County

Wilson P. S. was arrested today on a warrant issued from Needesha Island. He previously worked for Aetna Lom arecolation but has not been employed there for some time. The warrant alleges activities under the name Aton In Wiran County, with authorities reporting involvement in business fraud while farmers faced disruption.

Wilson P.S Wilson Fer Pavey Gent Jere Needesha Isaneas Hare Aetna Warness Aton Wiran Tee Tecome Ile Faemers

Police Probe Details On Local Youth Incident

A fragmented report describes two Filliren children, one twelve and one twenty, involved in a school incident. Authorities were called to address them as the youths allegedly faced fines or disciplinary actions. Unclear names and contexts remain due to illegible OCR.

Boyy Fone Kane Ferdey

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