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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1900
Page
5
A fragmented notice describes a Sunday excursion by unionists aboard Bomeseekere via Santa on Tuesday November 20. Tickets to destinations including Arknncam Arion Indiana Territory New Mexico Oklahoma and Trees Bf at a fare of three dollars for the sound trip. Final limit with Gekets 21 days.
Readable fragments show Topeka civic life with mention of a high school assembly, legislative activity with Congress introductions, local meetings, and upcoming events. Names include Curtis, Parson, Frank Peltret, Jerry Simpson, and Wichitan figures. Widespread references touch on streets, hospitals, rail, and political notices.
Governor will deliver addresses in Ashland and Wichita during the week, after missing a planned Ashland speech during the campaign. He is expected in Topeka Friday, with high school lecture at Landis likely tonight.
In Topeka society circles a Pleasant Affair featured Miss Sarah Stickney directing the Sons of the King event with Bible questions and a prize to Master Clarke Millpaugh for the animal alphabet. Local social items mention many names, travels, and gatherings across Topeka, Kansas City, and nearby towns, with visits, dinners, and upcoming parties noted.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions cure for stomach issues and appetite loss with unclear terms and names. Redacted phrases suggest medical remedies or dietary hints but content is garbled and lacks coherent facts or identifiable entities.
Fragmented OCR text mentions pink tee decorations and burg pieces with Helen Smith visiting her sister in Eureka. Wedding invitations and cards list Adams Bree, 11 Kansas avende, with unclear locations and dates. The readable items indicate social notices without complete details.
The article discusses a proposed federal measure on oleomargarine, detailing tax rates for colored versus uncolored product and restrictions on manufacture within states. It notes public concern over margarine trade and urges strong federal action to curb abuse and ensure protection against fraud and improper coloration.
A special dispatch from New York reports on whisky shipments with Germany receiving a portion of Bourdon and rye whisky totals. It notes U S exports to various nations including Japan Spain Canada and Mexico, highlighting shifts in international demand and the empire's whisky imports amid early 20th century trade patterns.
Rear Admiral Pacquhar reports officers and crews in vessels under his command have frequent changes that hinder fleet efficiency. He notes efforts to minimize disruptions, while the North Atlantic station awaits retirement in February. Casey will assume command afterward.
Forbearsaor Bas ceased to be a military virtue in the Philippines according to war department news. A Washington reporter notes Kitchener's plan of operations in the North. Officials say efforts to impose peace by force may provoke real war and suffering on the innocent. MacArthur to receive final instructions. emphasis shifts to the northern Philippines. Also mentions Ruth Weten's picture exhibit at Unity Church next Wednesday and Thursday and a query about Gmlin.
Police raided two gambling houses just after midnight Saturday arresting twenty men and the two keepers. Officers detected open doors and unlocked entry at Harver Wheeler’s place on North Kansas avenue and Mike Thompson’s place near Tiz Rammsyamut, with roulette poker and crap tables in operation. Seventy-three warrants were issued, but most cases likely postponed as the state attorney Busy in circuit court.
Correspondence from San Juan reports Porto Rico elections passed with minimal turnout and little violence. Republicans celebrated in federal towns, some clashes and deaths occurred, but overall the election was unusually orderly and largely seen as a one party show led by Decommissioner to Congress and thirty five members of the house of delegates.
Fragmented text describes partisan struggles in Spain and its territories, noting a federal party’s rise and a 1896 cabinet reshuffle. Mentions Porto Rico, Madras, Sagasta, and a Cortes appointment. Indicates post election hopes for improvement and plans for a major New York hotel development amid regional investments.
A fragmentary review outlines Zara starring Mabel Hull with Frohman’s company, noting moral framing and seamy sides in a lower suburb music hall. It praises Bandmaster Innes producing Prince Chasing, a march linked to Love to King, and mentions public interest in Turkish navy affairs and President McKinley.
A Spokane Washington railroad wreck left freight cars derailed and multiple casualties. Reports describe a derailment near a bridge or trestle with cars and tender toppled and workers aiding injured passengers amid smoky debris and rising emergency response.
A man injured near Roseville Sunday when a freight train struck near the Moloe Pantie area. Witnesses say the victim, identified as Brow, appeared unconscious by the track side while other onlookers, including Munsell and Stewville residents, reported hearing the impact and noting the rough scene as responders moved in.
A fragmented OCR item references fare reductions, trip times, and station calls on late nineteenth century rail lines. It mentions New York routes leaving Chicago, with uncertain times and stations, plus scattered notices about entertainments, church events, and local scores.
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