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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1900
Page
4
The piece discusses war revenue taxes and direct market links for Kansas farmers seeking Chicago markets. It cites figures and opinions from newspapers and editors, mentions bids on books, asphalt land claims, and a mix of international affairs with local economic concerns amid wartime conditions.
Henry Clows in a weekly financial look predicts bewilderment as observers expect an investment upswing. Despite enthusiasm for a revival, industry leaders warn that prosperity remains uncertain and suggest quick in and out trades over long positions amid unsettled financial values.
The United States shows increased exports for ten months ending October 1900 versus 1899, with total imports of materials for manufacturing rising to 238,257,518 dollars from 514,006,787 the prior year. Exports of manufactured goods also grow, signaling broader manufacturing activity and higher earnings across industries.
A long economic report notes rising industrial output and export values through October 1900. It highlights higher prices and volumes in agriculture, mining, and manufacturing, with U.S. exports up about 296 million dollars while British exports rise less, and Belgium, France, Spain, and Italy show stagnant or negative trade in the period.
A fragment from the Atchison Globe offering satirical social reflections on marriage money honesty and gender roles. It parodies Victorian etiquette from moralizing anecdotes about wives mothers and club women and notes on fashion and social behavior in small town life.
The Nissley’s Newsboys present a Thanksgiving program at the auditorium. The committee in charge lists the plan for the event with the sequence including performances by Fred Voeth and John Wisit over Snestaser Baller, Vislet Buller McCoy Sipoll BF America.
A Washington dispatch says the Isle of Pines will remain under U S control with fortifications and a strong garrison regardless of Cuba's final disposition. It lies south of Cuba’s western end and holds strategic value. the area was a health resort before the war and naval officers note a deepwater harbor near Siguena Bay.
Police describe a robbery involving a deaf mute witness who using sign language indicated four finger taps and displayed an empty pocketbook. The man, identified as a local witness in Omaha, had recently returned from work with considerable money and reported the theft.
Eugene Ware has placed two pictures in the newly opened reading room of the library. One portrait, Sae Vans Margrave of Font Scott as a justice of the peace, is oil on canvas and shown with a printed history of the judge and his early commissions. The other, The Wash Day, depicts a washerwoman’s home with children and a baby, capturing Indian summer scenery outside, all praised for its detail and realism.
Lane street paving is finished and Fillmore street paving begins Monday morning. Em poria residents Ed P. Jay and Duane Clark are at a federal court. G B Lamnib of Woodson County attends the U S event in the city. Christ hospital donations accepted today and tomorrow at Marshall and Robinson's Store. First Christian church hosts daily meetings this week with baptismal services tonight. Union Thanksgiving services planned at the Oukiad church with Rev Seaman of the M E church officiating. A birthday party for Miss Hate Peterson at 225 Adares street. A Saturday evening fall celebration and morning activities noted. Various personnel changes reported including Leo Fox leaving the General Freight Agent post in Kansas City and a Rock Island stenographer position transfer. Mrs Thorpe reports a design dinner for sixteen guests. Rock Island line improvements and departmental service updates are mentioned.
Tickets to all named points via Santa Fe Route on select Tuesdays in November 1920 and February 1900 and 190? offered at 23 dollars one way or round trip. Fragmentary text references Crawford theater and stray phrases about Have You Seen Smith, with unclear continuations.
Report from St Thomas notes U S interest in annexation, with Governor a possible passenger on ship. Islanders favor U S ties while concerns arise over deficits, naval needs, and the cost of a harbor and insular building. Legislative assembly actions and remodelling laws loom as crucial for Puerto Rico’s future.
In St Louis the production of When adulthood was in Flower opened per night to an audience that filled doors and praised Paul Kestor's dramatization of Charles Major's romance of chivalry. The mounting drew attention for its scenery and elaborate detail amid controversy over the cast and the production.
The Kansas Semi-Centennial Exposition board offers a cash prize to Kansas traveling men who submit the best official button design. Prize amount to be announced, likely aligned with service value. Beal of the association coordinates with the Grand Council of the Order of United Commercial Travelers. Poindexter handles executive committee matters for the Travelers. Open to traveling men in Kansas. aims to adopt the design as the expo’s official trade mark.
A colored woman tells Jaller Grubbs by a cell window that a baby was born to his alleged partner. Grubbs realizes she intends to report the birth and directs her to the city physician to record the name McKinley Curtis Washington, before she leaves.
Evening Standard reports a plot to assassinate Lord Roberts involving two foreigners and a mine set to blow up on Sunday in Johannesburg. Police and Lord Roberts' bodyguard thwarted the plan. ten men have been arrested, though verification remains uncertain.
Weather forecasts split by region in Kansas with possible snow for Thanksgiving. Partly cloudy and cooler tonight with rain or snow south portion. Wednesday likely to fall. No snow in northwest. light snow possible near Great Lakes. Temperatures range 36 to 42 today. Wind shifted from southwest to west at about six mph.
The United States circuit court convened but none of the day’s cases were ready for trial and adjournment was set for tomorrow. In district court Charley McPike, a soldier serving a Leavenworth term, was fined for grand larceny and sent to jail until costs are paid after stealing officer clothing. Deputy J S Brown took him to jail. he will file pauper’s affidavit upon release trente. In circuit court three attorneys were admitted to practice: J. B. Wagon of Hi City FG, Drenning of Topeka, and C M Clark of Peabody.
In city court this morning Carl Raab accuses Herman Bankey of a campaign against him claiming repeated attacks. Raab says his house was moved and windows broken, a galvanized bucket from a well was stolen, and he once hid under a tree as Bankey supposedly approached with the bucket.
102 year old Henry Derman, a Shawnee County resident, recounts enlistment in the Seventh Michigan Cavalry. He says he fought at Gettysburg and Richmond, was wounded in a right hand, and has lived in Missouri and Kansas, now with his grandson. He served under Custer and Kilpatrick and notes extensive service and battles with raiders and labor strike effects.
The city court jury sworn to try a case convened this morning. Prosecution led by H Guy and Joseph Ensminger with witnesses summoned by J Russ.
In a bold pregame push the Washburn football team aims to entertain in the college chapel before the Thanksgiving clash with Ottawa. The plan features a play titled Tackies tie boys on the football team with wave pinion 42, with no charge for admission and hopes of boosting team spirit.
Fragmentary report from Springfield notes Secretary Samuel E Huffman of the National Anti Mob and Lynch Law memorialization received judgment from Government on money lost in a November case. Judge Kohlanat of the United States court issued an order awarding 6.204 dollars to Willian eCCUnet, with defense Vibe asked to continue.
Taft outlines commercial possibilities in the Philippines and discusses climatic suitability for venture growth. He notes needs in infrastructure and policy to enable trade, predicts harbor development at Mantiss and argues for steady government support. The discussion touches on public health, winter smallpox trends, rail dining car services, and travel promotions on major routes.
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