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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
5
Fragmented report describes a group of boys attaching a stick of explosive to a cow’s tail in Altema near Greenwood and Clearfield. The device allegedly exploded as the cow moved, causing injury and damage to the animal and surrounding area as the crowd fled along the street. Authorities are not clearly named in the readable text.
The article notes a reciprocity ceremony at the army head where honorary memberships were conferred by President Castro. It mentions plans involving Nicaragua, Panama, and a Colombian-led expedition to overthrow a government, which was ultimately defeated and captured.
The fragment describes slavery era language about racial categories and grievances. It mentions terms like Meded Tidiatin and Spanist and assigns percentages to white, negro, and mixed blood groups. The text reflects coerced servitude and discriminatory classification.
Foreign athletes push for a universal world championship under a proposed federation. Secretary James E Sullivan backs common rules for amateurism, with annual world titles to be organized by international congresses. A Paris meeting in October seeks federation completion and delegates from nations. Pierre Roy supports the A A U’s role and plans to send delegates.
In Lamotte Jackson County near Dubuque on October 3 Henry Schaffer 61 drunk attacked his wife and daughter. The daughter struck him with a club killing him, the body found in the barnyard. The coroner’s jury exonerated the daughter.
A fragmented OCR listing shows various goods and brands such as White House Flour, Star Tobacco, Gold Dust, Santos Coffee, Young Hyson tea, Pang Fats, Rae Coffee Pots, Sapolia Cal Evap Peaches, New Cra Gal Apricots, and canned pumpkins and peaches with prices per pound or per can. The text preserves catalog style without complete context or quantities.
A Topeka society gathering is anticipated to attract notable members and feature speeches, plans, and discussions set to unfold in an event described as highly engaging and timely.
October city federation activities include Humphrey talk on pioneer women and life at Unity church. Morning business meets at 10 o'clock with keynote plans. afternoon program features Miss Emily King and Mrs von Dahlen. Stedman and Bohemian clubs hold meetings. farewell concert for von Dahlen draws large audience at Congregational church with reception to follow.
In three weeks the Topeka furniture sector shows unusual activity with four Grand Rapids shipments. The Annex and Commonwealth Building are being filled as duplicates and showrooms expand. Featured items include Roman stools at 8 1/2c, a mahogany three piece parlor suite at 65.00, sideboards at 18.60 and 118.50, plus costumers for hall or bedroom use among wood and mahogany options.
The advertisement promotes a wide Drapery collection with curtains priced at 1.20 and 12.93, highlighting Babinet Brussels Lace and assorted lace curtains. It emphasizes new patterns, door hangings, portieres, and a special Plain Botinet curtain three yards long priced at 1.39, plus Brussels net options at 13.98.
Ingrail carpets and tapestry Brussels pieces offered as remnants due to discontinued patterns. About 10 Ingrail patterns priced at 50c per yard, and 4 or 5 pieces of tapestry Brussels of 65 quality at 49c per yard. Limited supply due to manufacturer discontinuations.
Local residents travel plans and social visits noted include Mr and Mrs J. Hobson sailing to New York then England, Margaret Higgin and family plans, Mrs M A Darrow and Marion wintering in San Diego, and Vim Maui Tegart visiting Lawrence. Other items mention a First Baptist modal evening, Philadelphia marriage plans for Revenay, and various luncheon entertainments and house guests among area families.
A fragmentary report from Shawnee County Sunday School notes officers names and roles, mentioning weekly events and upcoming agenda. The readable lines reference association leadership and a brief outline of this week’s church educational schedule.
Dr Ida Barnes administers the normal department as the association aims to boost Sunday school work across the country. The plan centers on supporting Bible study, writing helps for millions, and inviting 200 top students to aid and preach at the convention.
Indianapolis October 3 delegates to the national convention meet this afternoon for two days. Fewer than a thousand registered by noon. Notables include Governor Benton McMillin of Tennessee Representative John Wesley Gaines and Attorney General Smith of Nebraska among others. Welcome to be delivered by Mayor Taggart and President W Hearst of the national committee.
Readable fragments describe delegates assembling for a convention, a night parade, and addresses to follow. The text mentions arrivals around midnight and a major event tied to William Jennings Bryan, indicating a pivotal convention day.
A travel notice cites a two dollar fare for a round trip to Kansas City via the Santa Fe Route. The brief mentions a path named the Priest of Peline Parade and highlights affordability and route details for readers.
City travelers plan a fall excursion loop to Heaneas City Missouri with a return trip in the schedule. Aarts Fall Festival and Carnival unfolds during the weekend attracting visitors and local residents to enjoy rides games and seasonal events.
Fire swept through a shoe factory as damp weather hindered efforts to control the blaze. Reported flames challenged crews and caused significant damage before dawn.
A fragmented Colorado Herald item notes a route named Greet Bock talent Route near Springs and mentions a weak Danver score of 1:80, with unclear context about SP Se a le Springs. The readable segments suggest a local transit or event reference without full details.
The item presents travel wording in Spanish referencing routes to Wichita and a return trip through San te Ya, with unclear place names and destinations. It reads as a fragment indicating a travel plan or option between locations, lacking dates or organizational context.
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