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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1900
Page
8
A brief patent medicine advertorial argues against exaggerated claims and urges buying from trusted makers. It touts Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as a straight medicine with sixty years of cures, promising refunds if not effective and noting the maker’s long history and practical chemists in Lowell.
An agricultural weekly summary notes a light frost across western Kansas, detailing effects on apples, corn, wheat, and pastures. It reports varied rainfall, crop damage in Wilson and Neosho counties, and notes improvements in apples from cooler, wetter weather while frost threatens later harvests. The Eastern, Middle, and Western divisions describe sowing delays, replanting needs, and general crop conditions with emphasis on fruit and grain markets.
The Democratic state convention nominated Gev ernie for treasurer and Reston for another statewide post, outlining the ticket in a brief ceremonial report. The event underscored party aims in Massachusetts politics during October.
The Mosquito Fleet sails from Philadelphia to engage in the Mosquito Meet amid United States customs service activity in Cuban waters. The event signals ongoing maritime coordination as authorities monitor Cuban waters.
The Third Ward Republican club met and will publish fables in book form on November 10. Washburn football travels to Kansas City to face KU. The YWCA plans a gym rally this September. The headquarters building is being repainted and paving work starts on Monroe Street. Monroe Street wing construction is set for October. Opera season books go on sale at Grand Opera House. A marriage license was issued in Kansas City. Fireworks display planned October 17 with Governor Stanley and Charles Curtis at the Auditorium. Christian Endeavor addressed at First Baptist Church last night. Shawnee County Horticultural Society meets at Vinewood Park for the year’s final outdoor gathering. Leaders note Buffalo Bill era friendships and Li Hong Chang’s potential Topeka visit. Voter registration accelerates. books close ten days before election. Dr Wegtah Ney trial set October 12 for smallpox reporting offense. Dr Righter pleads not guilty. Death of John Paynter after streetcar incident prompts council discussion. M C A reception tonight to showcase new rooms. directors and wives assist in receiving. Galveston relief drive addressed by T W Dee with Galveston Mayor Jones’s credentials. German Lutheran church plans free district conference entertainment October 4 at Weber’s ball with an 8 o'clock program led by Otto Hahn.
Boston police believe John Gleason who shot Rev. Lawrence P. McCarthy is mentally unbalanced. Gleason entered the parochial residence asked about Ireland then fired four shots wounding the priest. He surrendered at a police desk saying he feared trouble but had done what he should have fourteen years ago. The priest is stabilized and expected to recover. Gleason, jailed in Portland later, spoke of enmity with the Bishop and claimed persecution by clergy.
Georgetown Kentucky October 2 In the Toutsey case the attorney said the defendant could not announce until court processes returned. Nelson said summons and witnesses were sent to Breathitt and Knox counties on September 17 and have not yet been returned. The court granted Friday to wear from the sheriff.
Pane-Farrel leads a five night run at the Crawford in The Parisian Princesa a melodrama about a wronged heiress and a villain who schemes to wed her. Miss Wessie Farrell portrays Belle Marie and Walter Pane plays the banker while Alfred Run nell and Don Costello provide comic relief. Tonight the company presents a comedy drama titled A Southern Ho man.
A Canton dispatch reports a new plot to assassinate President McKinley. Detectives say three men are active or en route to harm him, with extra police watching for two Italians and an older man. Mayor Robertson ordered tight police vigilance on stringers and watch for the suspected trio.
Denver announces 34.7 million water bonds sold to Denison Pryor Co of Boston at par value. Bonds deposited in National Bank of Commerce New York for delivery as per agreement. board of public works to negotiate with water company for purchase of needed plant portions or proceed with an independent build.
Relics of prehistoric days are being unearthed at West Creek Point near Throgs Neck. Raymond Harrington leads the museum’s field work and reports skeletons, antique tools, shell heaps, beads and bone implements found since September. Twenty skeletons arrived from Port Washington, with further discoveries expected near the shell heaps at Weir Creek Point.
TL Fork Oct George Aasehard formerly vice president of the Grie railroad and Intercommissioner at Central Traffic Joint Trame to investigate the posts service. Pie had about completed this wore.
RB C Get and Z Provincial Lobertsont report from Porcupine that rich finds of ore are selling there and predict a very rich field. Several men are already met in the district to assess the prospects and developments.
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