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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
4
In a mix of editorials and notes, the Topeka State Journal reviews Col. Bryan's Philippine stance and the broader political climate. It mentions polls, labor, and wages, along with education plans in Topeka. The piece cites Stur t of Chicago University and references McKinley era policy debates with a national audience in mind.
An Atchison girl objects to being teased as the fall social gathering proceeds. The article notes outfits and attire costing around ten to thirty cents, hinting at a lighthearted, local crowd and the community’s reaction to the event.
A garbled Atchison excerpt describes women debated by propriety and gossip. It mentions a widow’s restraint, a well to do former resident selling milk, and a miller importing hats, all highlighting social judgment and rumor in a small town. The text reflects 19th or early 20th century attitudes toward women, class, and reputation.
A jumble of proverbs and reflective lines on virtue poverty and social barriers. It notes a Divid man, a bagcageman, and references a father giving his daughter away at marriage, with remarks on honesty ambition and luck.
Fragmented dialogue sketches from a Philadelphia Record column mix quips on divorce, coal prices, and charity with sly social satire. Characters like Cynicis and Ot Of the Exttime trade wry observations on culture, theater, and everyday life, while critics note fashion, photographers, and a northern sensibility in a bustling urban panorama.
A ceremonial gathering celebrated Governor Roosevelt with a broad crowd in attendance. Organizers highlighted civic pride and public service as speakers praised leadership and vision for the state's future.
A massive Roosevelt vice presidential rally is described in Lincoln. Many clubs and bands crowd the capital, with women in uniform and traveling men marching. Roosevelt speaks about expansion and trusts. crowd cheers and some heckling occur.
A reflective note urges careful personal stewardship of one s life urging orderly conduct and prudent judgment in daily affairs with a focus on self discipline and responsibility.
Indiana dispatch outlines Stayer Samuel M. Jones of Toledo Ola speaking at a Democratic Cuba convention. He contrasts self government with empire, urging democracy over autocracy, and ties the fight for Philippine independence to American liberty and the Declaration of Independence. He labels himself a socialist and patriot, calling for a cooperative commonwealth.
The report states Waldersee is informed that Amiuriven forcia will join the Shuo-Hai-Kuga expedition. Detachments of US marines are no longer requested. Allies expect no opposition as Shan-Fini-Yuan authorities are ordered to capitulate. Chaffee and Russian commanders inform Von Waldersee of troop withdrawals. Marines move to Cavite, Indian troops mobilize, and British and German troops reinforce Be rin. Expedition plans proceed with Pekin aiding, while Boxer resistance is anticipated in large numbers.
Washington October 2 census bureau announced Arkansas as the first state counted in the 19th century census. The report shows population figures for 1800 and a later year, with the document noting the growth and distribution across counties and towns as part of the early tabulation.
The Ladies' Music Club seeks to secure the convention hall auditorium for a major concert by Topeka's famed vocalist. They aim to offer affordable admission, leveraging the large audience chamber to make the event financially feasible.
The Catholic University of America opens its scholastic year with the largest student body of clergymen and lay learners. Delegates from major Western Hemisphere Catholic hierarchies attend, with leading archbishops and nearly every prominent bishop commissioning postgraduate priestly studies. Unclear weather section notes barren regions but emphasizes broad representation and academic expansion.
P. H. Engle, a leading local builder, faces liabilities estimated up to 20000 dollars with administration costs around 109000 dollars amid a troubled financial chapter in Harrisburg.
Thomas W Des, secretary of the Galveston labor council, will address Galveston laborers at Assembly Hall tonight. He carries credentials from the mayor and central committee and will discuss funds raised to aid unemployed workers with food clothing and furniture purchases. Des will stay in Topeka tomorrow then move on to Kansas City.
Governor Roosevelt and party met crowds in Broken Bow after arriving on a special train. He spoke on national prosperity and compared Bryan’s prophecies with present events while Senator Delliver and candidate Dicth-Tinh urged fiscal caution. The remarks touched on Philippine policy and US currency debates amid a heated political climate.
Oct 2 Norristown and Washington reports show Union Veterans meeting electing General Dyrenforth as commander for the District of Columbia and naming F I Tutebinants as first and second commanders for New York and New Jersey. Ada Johnson, president of the Woman’s Relief Corps, presented her annual report. In Norristown, rollers mills union voted to accept a wage cut to 3 40 per ton replacing 4 40 while fires were to be reignited after six months idleness.
An advertisement extols the Pyramid Pile Cure as a fast and permanent remedy for hemorrhoids. The claim describes a reader cured by a five cent box and encourages others to buy at nine cents per box, asserting safety and reliability with no harsh substances.
The article discusses a proposed bridge as a strategic point for Chinese authorities to approach powers, with commentary skeptical about its practical use. It notes observers’ cautious optimism and questions the bridge’s effectiveness in influencing major powers.
Fragmented OCR notes report a patient labeled a smallpox patriot being isolated at a pest house. Details are garbled but indicate a quarantine action and dated context referencing authorities and the local setup for containment. The fragment mentions the Butler and city officials, with unclear timestamps.
Seller of Crane & Co is named. police court absence noted and last night’s arrestees mentioned. Reports of a freight wreck delaying Westland line, a theft of a trunk of coal, and multiple local notices about meetings, dedications, and engineers visiting for a railway radius inquiry.
Obituary notes list several deaths and funeral plans including Mr Rebscca Conkling at home on Tepeks avenue with burial in Rochester cemetery. Another entry notes Curie ticks aged seven, funeral from Asbury Street Tuesday, burial in Rochester cemetery. Additional lines mention Mra Molle Chitde and a gang of other names with church services. A separate notice reports the failure of L-Nucs & Swurtley wholesale merchants in Philadelphia.
Fragmented lines mix reports of violence and local commerce as residents react to alleged murders and a failing textile market. References to Geneva, Indianapolis, and Bombay suggest distant echoes influencing a troubled community amid rumor and economic strain.
Travel promotion lists round trip fare of 10.00 from Kansas City to Wichita with connections to Fort Worth and Tulsa area, mentioning Monroe and Monarch lines, with departure times around 230 AM and booking through specified agents. The damaged OCR hints at a special excursion package including Kansas City Mall stop and Rock Island routes.
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