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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1900
Page
4
A mixed OCR fragment from a 19th century page discusses politics, trusts, fashion, and social mores. It references imperial rhetoric, U.S. politics, tariff debates, and the tin plate trust, with stray notes on literature, gossip, and light society quotes. Named figures include McKinley era themes and stern editorial opinions.
A garbled collection of quips and allusions features references to stars, a Sie executive, a banquet, and a philosopher persona. The piece comments on belief, religion, dentistry, weddings, and staged wisdom, with disjointed dialogue and character lines, all rendered in a dated, whimsical tone.
John G. McLaughlin who had been nominated by the Socialist ticket in the Third district withdraws. He says a canvass shows his presence harms Populists and Democrats and aids Republicans. He urges union labor to back Jackson along with Bryny and Hieidenthal, aiming to unite the Democratic ticket. He will devote himself to supporting the Democratic slate.
Olivet Michigan reports a freshman was subjected to a hazing incident last night. After provoking upperclassmen with boasts of knowledge, a crowd escorted him to a pump near a hall, blindfolded him, and held him beneath the running water. He sang briefly but endured the chilling ordeal as cold water soaked his clothing.
De Grote of Peru laments water from a drainage canal killing fish in the Tinots river cutting off livelihoods. He notes river levels dropped when flow was shut and that sewage backed up in the Chicago river and canal. If repeated, fishermen may need other work.
The University of Michigan Daily will not publish a Monday edition, shifting to a Sunday morning schedule. The change, first of its kind among college dailies, shifts student work to Saturday evenings and may meet initial opposition from campus officials. Also reports a man burned by acid after ingesting carbolic solution, seeking medical help.
Fragmented local notes describe a minor blaze with incendiary origins causing about 975 in losses. Mentions of meetings, speakers, and small community actions follow, including a club address and a public notices thread. Names and places are partially garbled but indicate a midwestern county scene.
Judge Dolman announces revocation of Kerr's druggist permit on East Firth Street and warns more licenses will be revoked if compliance with the law is not improved. The September sales report shows a notable rise over August with over 400 more sales, while two months totals are listed.
Thirteen Indians pound rock in the jail yard morning shift after fines for drunken arrest. Each fined three dollars, three days’ work required to pay. Guards report the men were too drunk to name themselves when arrested.
The American Bankers Association opens its yearly session in Richmond Virginia with about seventy members present. Highlights include an address by Welker Fill and the reading of the annual report. Separately in Mansfield Ohio don t Ellers Blackave and Walton attempted train disruption as part of a journey, while Santa Fe trains ran late and traffic remained heavy on the first day of the therm state home stokers exposition.
The article discusses Mark Twain's claim that fasting for a day can cure a cold and nasal catarrh, notes possible difficulties applying it to catarrh, and compares it to other remedies including Stuart's Catarrh Tablets and Blood Root diet pills as superior, convenient options free from opiates.
Democrats met in Parnell Hall to nominate a full ticket and outline principles of the party. The state committee opened proceedings and read the Declaration of Independence as part of preliminary business. Chairman Callahan spoke at length to address the convention.
Indianapolis October 2 delegates to the National Association of Democratic clubs arrive led by P. Dow of the American Ant, Congressman James J. Slayden of Texas, and Nicholas M. Beil of Missouri. East coast delegates on a New York special train expected tonight. Many proxies expected as delegates flock to the gathering with Adlai Stevenson and Bryan slated to arrive in the days ahead.
Aaron Booth of Girard reportedly attempted death by own action at the Fourth Avenue hotel but survived. He told the proprietor he was 32, served in the Spanish war, and had not been well since. He later regained consciousness and remained under care. The overdose was morphine and likely unintentional.
In Crestline Ohio on October 2 a Prohibition gathering convened in the opera house with speeches by Volney Fo Dickie John G Woolley and Volney B Cushing. The forenoon’s final stop occurred at Mansfield depot following a one hour halt.
The Missouri Synod Lutheran body holds a four part conference in Topeka at the German Lutheran church on Second and Van Buren streets. The Kansas district is led by Rev. Mr. Hafner of Leavenworth with 2,086 pastors and professors and 717,488 communicants across 676 preaching stations and 412,101 members.
A series of property transactions record transfers between individuals and couples. Names include Charles K. Miller, William Murphy, Frank Illanaies, Erastus Mi ea, T. Brown, ML Gordon, Maud M. Wilder, Geo. Bundertofond, Elking, William H. Slatten, AL Baird, J. F. Stanton, Abel L. Allen, Willie i talker, Charles Patsick, Allen, Brook's fret, B. Merriam, Seaid, Nellictan, B. Johntone, HL Fox, and others. Properties feature various lots and streets such as East erasewdd, West erm avenue, Brook's fret, and Washington trest Aubture, with multiple monetary amounts noted.
North Platte and Lexington reports describe Governor Roosevelt addressing crowds during a Moorevelt party stop. He critiqued Bryan and the opposition, defended his governorship, and noted trust issues, urging frank exchanges with foes and questions from supporters.
A bank in Kikport was robbed early today, hitting the safe and taking cash and valuables worth 310M iy. A dozen shots were fired at citizens as a posse and sheriff pursued the robbers. one man died. Police and druggists report the incident and ongoing investigation.
A Santa Fe account notes the Priest of Putias Parede and Pali Festival with tickets on sale starting September 20. The event, featuring multiple trains, runs through October.
Fragments show railway and union references with names like AT&SF engineers and firemen. Mentions addresses in Rock Island Fort Worth Dallas Kansas City Wichita and St Louis plus round trip ticket sales and a sales presence at Bennett's store and other locations.
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