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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1900
Page
4
A fragmentary column cites Mr Gage seeking Chicago constituents' wishes and compares him to Mr Griggs. It mentions saloon politics, license systems, and Morgan wedding costs, plus debates on national taxes, officeholders, and population shifts in a wary, contemporary tone.
Henry Crews in the Wall Street Financial Review argues for a protracted era of unprecedented prosperity with rising prices and strong business activity. He cites a November vote sparked public confidence, renewed enterprise, and a bullish mood in railroads and iron trades, predicting sustained gains in securities and a capital inflow from London and New York investments.
The article discusses looming movements of securities between London and Germany, potential large returns of securities, European shipments, and sizable flows between New York and Europe. It suggests New York may absorb domestic demand and avoid gold drain, with a likely favorable New York money market for about a month as a boom runs freely.
Fragmented items from Atchison depict a mix of local frictions and social tales. Notes describe quarrels among religious factions, a woman seeking defense against debt claims, and gossip on women’s fashion and manners amid city life. A cheerful yet caustic portrait of everyday drama circulates among residents.
A spoof of newspaper aphorisms mixes fortunes and folly with reflections on charity, marriage, and trust. It critiques stockholders loyalty, aging, and advice giving, noting hardship breeds sin while prosperity breeds another. The piece ends with a joking note about an artist failing to draw Rebecca at the well.
London dispatch says Lord Roberts was thrown from his horse and sustained serious injuries just before press time. In Columbus the official count of the presidential election shows McKinley leading Bryan with 83,096 votes and a total of 1,020,100. McKinley's plurality reported at 1,043,000? The phrasing notes a 29,012 vote increase over the previous year.
In Memphis the lumber mills on Wolf River near the city northern boundary faced about 500000 dollars in damage from the river’s overflow last night. Timber rafts broke loose and floated into the Mississippi River, causing major losses to the lumber industry along the stream.
Made 8 Misuser Geneva O Nov 21 A H McGregor a humble farmer nest here has been informed he has been made mi Hobglire by the will of his brother A R McGregor of Cleveland. The news came to him as a complete surprise.
The body of Mia Keating, a respectable young woman, was found murdered in a yard lot on Davis Street near the New York Central tracks around noon. She had been robbed of her money and outraged, as police investigate the case for further details.
London reports Col Thomas Lipton among officers of The Highland Light Infantry. The field notes mention final bargains tomorrow in Sala, with expected sales and transactions likely tied to military distribution and supply.
Congressman Bailey argues to reduce southern representation to avoid losing Kansas congressmen. He says a southern cut would lower the basis of apportionment, keeping Kansas’s seats, while northern allies warn of political risk and race issues. Bailey predicts strong western support against the Grout bill, favoring a tighter oleomargarine control proposal.
The article argues eczema and skin eruptions arise from humors inherited or digested poorly and should be treated by draining and strengthening the system. It cites J. G. Hines of Pranks UL and Miss Airing Walter of Algoun Wis with curing cases of eczema and pimples by Hood's Sarsaparilla and promises more testimonials in support.
An old advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla promising to cure and keep the promise. It urges readers not to delay treatment and to take two bottles of Hood's today.
The Sheldon fountain froze due to cold weather causing the fountain’s lining and pipes to crack. Water began streaming from the cracks by noon, running to the gutter in small rivulets. A city plumber was called and the fountain was shut off for the winter.
S Weber and H Holmes were arrested Monday near Osage City by City Marshal Hawkins and constables Hayes and others. They allegedly robbed the nearby post office two weeks ago of about $45 in stamps and goods. Officers found two revolvers, dynamite caps, and other items on the duo. Additional burglaries at Reading and a creamery find are noted, with authorities pursuing Estelle and hints of a gang. Mrs Weber’s involvement is questioned as officers search the Pleasant Home hotel in Topeka. A $200 reward is offered for the return of a hidden horde linked to Estelle’s penitentiary escape.
Nov 1 at Grange Washington the National Grange session heard Pat Fortes ra Vergan praise Grange influence for farmers and discuss Agriculture Department operations including expanding overseas markets for American farm products. The committee report on dormant granges by C C Rain drew a long discussion but no action. Mileage and per diem report was adopted.
Washington November 21 Republican members of the war revenue committee debate a $30,000,000 revenue reduction. The final schedules outlining which reductions to apply have not been decided as the bill is reviewed.
Adjutant General Curbin announces the War Department plans to bring home all volunteers who wish to return to the United States by July 1 next, to be mustered out under the law. The department hopes Congress will replace the volunteer force with a permanent one, enlisting replacements in the United States as needed.
A hurried man rushes into a shop on Market Street Station asking for a pair of American shoes just landed in New York. He wears worn tweed and big ill-fitting shoes, insisting on comfort and fit despite loosened phrasing. An observer notes the scene as a common incident.
Special dispatch from Pekin dated November 18 reports Kalgan expedition failing to dislodge Admiral Ho at Hewes Hwt. Allied commanders deem forces insufficient to attack and seek reinforcements from Pekin. First English Lutheran church invites four friends to a gathering Wednesday November 21 from 7 to 8 pm. Utah travel schedule lists Salt Lake City to Ogden via Banta Pe Route on select Tuesdays and dates in 1900 with fare details.
Chicago May corn prices moved higher amid active trading led by trader George Phillips. November contracts fell under pressure as buyers pushed the bid up to 45 cents while December options gained about a half cent, signaling cautious confidence in Phillips’ market stance and ongoing speculative activity.
Chicago delegates at the National Good Roads convention endorsed recommendations including state highway commissions, abolition of general poll tax, funding for road maintenance, and adoption of a state road plan with contract labor for material prep. President Moore urged equalized costs. a bill draft was ordered for U S legislatures meeting in January with a Washington visit planned by a special committee.
A warrant was issued by the United States Commissioner for the arrest of M. Brown, late assistant cashier of the German National Bank of Newport. His present whereabouts are unknown.
News notes report Pattison of Ynental Creamery chosen as director of Merchants National Bank, with shifts in personnel as Mr Charles relocates to Gulltornia. Also mentions treasury circular suspending funding operations to Dec 31, 1900, and a royal luncheon toast to the Empress on her birthday amid princes and princesses. Rummage sale concludes Thursday with rare bargains to close stock.
Local police report two drunks before the purloin court this morning. Roy Huffey, caught at Clay Center, awaits requisition papers from the governor. Hock Island’s new train is to stretch 40 miles by Monday, proving popular on the Kansas City to Chickasha route amid heavy snow delays.
Tandon November 21. A telegraph dispatch from Lord Roberts reports several minor skirmishes with the main item being the surprise of a Buffs outpost southwest of Balnoral on November 19. Six of the gutter were killed and five wounded. An officer and 30 men were captured. The post has since been reoccupied.
Secretary Hay and Ambassador Auphog signed a treaty extending the survey and definition of the water boundary between Mexico and the United States. Previous extensions ran for four years. the current agreement will last until the work is concluded.
Fragmentary obituary notice lists names and relations, including a military lieutenant, with scattered references to a funeral, a family, and a crossing of borders. Widespread garbled text makes most details unclear beyond protected names and kinship hints.
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