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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1900
Page
4
A compact look at the national scene with notes on Democratic planning, expansion debates, and a Boston schooling reform proposal. The piece mentions Lord Roberts, cigar makers, the Duke of Manchester, and discussions on Sunday school pay tied to teacher certification efforts.
The article details U S population totals including Alaska and Hawaii at 76 295 020 with 4 627 907 in Congress. It lists the 14 most populous states and notes growth percentages for Texas Minnesota Massachusetts New York Pennsylvania and others, comparing changes across years and territories.
The report notes state growth averages from 1800 to mid era, led by Southern states at 50.43 percent and Nebraska at 0.9 percent. It lists 389 cites with populations above 55,080 totaling 19,664,625, a 32.5 percent rise since 1880. Urban centers exceed 800,000 include New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, and others, with Los Angeles leading city growth at 108.2 percent and several cities posting strong gains. Declines occur in Omaha and Albany.
A collage of whimsical notes from Atchison reflecting social sayings and local humor. An Atchison woman with red hair is praised for eatability while parable quips touch on friendship rules, mannered pranks, and the era’s odd street life.
The text bundles quips on marriage vanity and philosophy with scrambled lines about widowers money and social morals. It mentions a Washington action to appoint F T Bowles as naval constructor in charge of the New York navy yard and hints at political retirement without clear context.
Frank H. Hamiite was arraigned in a municipal court today on a murder charge over the death of F. Day following a quarrel. He was held for examination December 10.
Joe Mulhatton, described as unstable and acting on delusions, is connected to an Arizona mining affair. He allegedly sold a valuable mine asset in Atin Creek District for a large payment, spent part of the proceeds, and cannot account for the balance. His madness is linked to Minerist excitement and alcohol, with six years in Arizona and a mining venture at Florence.
Denver dispatch reports Adjutant General Overmyer ordering Troop A of cavalry, known as Overmyer’s Rough Riders, to ready within 24 hours for an anticipated White River district clash with Indians. Sixty men from the western slope include pioneers, cowboys, and crack shots. forty saddles and ammo for a two week raid were shipped.
Seattle death left John Sullivan fortune of about 200000 with 160000 in cash. Attorneys traced Sullivan’s kin to Butte where niece Denia Sullivan and sister Mrs Charles Cramer are sole liv ing heirs from Berhaven Ireland. Sullivan went missing years ago after shipwreck near Vancouver and later built wealth in Washington.
The Rivera and Barbers Commission met to begin the appropriation bill discussion. The session noted special cases and engineer estimates, with war department approval expected to be uncertain, and plans for bill passage anticipated to be cloudy.
Fragmentary report from Hern Nov 33 indicates Emperor William sends charts maps and flotations to the reichstag showcasing Russian British French and United States naval growth. Members of the vehichag plan to increase Germanys navy amid rising tensions.
A testimonial claims catarrh is blood bound and not fixed by local remedies. Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for cleansing the blood and restoring health, with KR Long of California Junction Iowa reporting relief after three years of symptoms and poor appetite.
Advertisement urges readers to buy Hood's Sarsaparilla now for treatment and relief, claiming it cures and delivers promised health benefits without delay.
A former player recalls his time with a St Louis club last May. He blames poor conditioning, erratic hours, and constant changes, noting players tired after practices and managers failing to motivate. He contrasts this with a rival setup and alleges disorganization and lack of proper training.
Washington November 24 The subcommittee on Ways and Means continued work on the war revenue reduction bill. The session saw no action on their program reenacting the Will. If Republicans push the bill with a no amendment rule Democrats may offer a substitute or amendments.
New York court granted Samuel Untermyer an injunction against the Count and Countess Castellane and George Gould et al trustees restraining them from paying or pledging any portion of the Gould estate to Anna Gould or her children until further order. The suit, by Anthony J. Dittmier for Asher Wertheimer, alleges forgery and over $85,000,000 in trust assets, with Anna Gould’s income about $900,000 and only $250,000 a year needed for the couple’s support. The action seeks to divert excess income to debts, while trustees reportedly defend current payments and guardianship for Countess de Castellane has been appointed in France. Creditors argue the move aims to force a settlement on terms favorable to the Goulds.
The steamer St out four miles near White Fish is on fire after coal fell into the water. Water is being thrown on the blaze as crews fight the blaze. Chairman Hutton of the Order of Railway Conductors was seen at the Santa Fe general offices on company business.
New York reports Herbert Bridgeman releasing extracts from Lieutenant Peary to his wife. The letters describe the voyage from Sydney to Etah, Greenland, and Cape Sabine by natives to Cape York, with weather, supplies, and dog losses noted. Peary mentions uncertainty about his wife and daughter's whereabouts and his mother’s death.
Kinman and his wife are charged with misuse of the mail and related offenses. Kinman claims connections with authorities and presents letters allegedly signed by Grover Cleveland and Benjamin Harrison. They were arrested by federal officers after a series of circulars and ads linked to Kiowa Kiowa-Comanche area trade.
Fragmentary OCR notes claim a political figure influenced administration policy amid a volatile state situation. The garbled text references a latest financial or strategic condition and implies a connection to Washington, with partial mentions of individuals and events.
A man died by his own hand in Ointer Bay amid a family tragedy that left a missing woman unaccounted. Police report no trace of the woman, while investigators follow leads in a case that has stirred local concern as officials promise a full inquiry.
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