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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1900
Page
4
A garbled Topeka State Journal fragment discusses labor strife over coal, party politics, and presidential notes. It cites Mitchell and McKinley era figures, mentions the United States coal strike dynamics, and references Washington state politics and press commentary on media credibility. The piece blends editorials, opinions, and stray quotes, with minimal coherent narrative.
A fragment examines the window glass industry's history of price fixing and wage agreements. It notes the American Window Glass Co formed in 1861, later by the American Window Glass Company, with capital around 17.1 million dollars and property value near 6 million. It claims glass prices doubled since 4 glassmakers’ pool and cites profits of 70 thousand dollars, 1.75 million in 1957, and 2 million in a prior year. The piece calls out transportation advantages for makers and higher interior consumer costs, listing a price gap between Pittsburgh and Boston and mentioning duties on glass. It also references the Pint Glass Co with capital ten million dollars and recent dismantling peices.
A collection of satirical quips and aphorisms on human folly and social behavior. The voice critiques greed, vanity, laziness, and egotism with brief proverbs and witticisms attributed to various speakers.
A fragmented column titled Quaker Reflections presents tonal vignettes and exchanges about manners, truth, and social observations. It includes names such as Prem and Solanes Blue and references to Babylon and Kentucky. The text reads as a collage of aphorisms and dialog snippets with a humorous, reflective bent.
Cedarfuls reports the Chautauqua county fair opening today promising one of the county’s most successful events. Visitors from Winfield, Alidimeis City and Wichita travel to enjoy state’s best offerings as organizers showcase long held traditions and exhibits.
A state bar association meeting in this city on October 2 urged adoption of a constitutional amendment to enlarge the supreme court from three to five judges. The group argues the change will reduce delays, enable a two-division court, and save public expense. current docket backlogs and the expiration of the court of appeals heighten the need for expanded judicial capacity.
Joseph Quade manager of the Buffalo HM wild west show traveled to seek legal aid in an attachment suit brought by William Nichols. Quade calls the case a plain hold up and vows to fight it in court, citing similar past incidents where claimants seek money and avoid prosecution. Townsend allegedly arranged holograph displays for beer promotion, prompting a row over admission and window displays, with plans to pursue the case through every court if needed.
New York reports show commercial failures for the nine months of this year as compared with the same period in 1898. The comparison covers failures across sections, noting totals for the United States and distinct periods such as the first quarter and the corresponding three months of 186. Conditions resemble political disruptions of the time, and figures are provided for, among others, Macetta HE ete and related localities.
The J. Thomas Lumber company planing mill in Topeka has secured three major contracts. They will supply windows doors frames and interior finish for Beloit’s new Mitchell County courthouse, the same for Clay Center’s new courthouse, and all mill work for the Haskell Institute addition at Lawrence.
October reports note funds approved for insular government expenses in September and widow's aid for a Filipino president in Santa Cruz. Rebels killed Lieut. Max Wagner near Pa via Panay as American forces fight visiting insurgent groups. a detachment engaged enemy on Bobol Island. Mining strikes idle every district, with 2000+ miners quitting in Reading company area and Pine Grove. Cotton yarn prices rise about 20 percent after talks between spinners and yarn merchants.
Heavy storms across France cause widespread damage to property and livestock. Vineyards suffer severely in Burgundy Auvergne and the Rhone valley as floods affect crops. The minister of war orders troops to aid affected regions amid the crisis.
Expedition reports describe Boxers reconnoitering villages as allied forces move. Fort Worth and Dallas routes highlight rail excursions, with round trip fares listed for Kansas City Wichita trips and tickets through A M Puller for details.
A garbled international update notes England claiming credit for Germany's changed stance on China. Mentions London news, embassy activities, and diplomatic movements involving American and Russian influence, with fragmented references to Tientsin and North China.
Mr Bryan spoke from Chicago toward Indianapolis, speaking briefly to crowds at stations. He urged that the Republican gains trend unevenly across counties, claimed trust awareness as a reason for gains, and accused Hanna of denying trusts. He argued some Republicans are reading the Declaration of Independence and leaving the party.
Otto Kuehne, proprietor of the Topeka Vinegar and Preserving Works, subscribed for 200 shares at $6 each for the Kamans Exposition of 194 Bir Kuehne not in his office when called yesterday but telephoned his liberal subscription. Committee unable to canvass this morning. he completes the nineteenth of the twenty five.
The Topeka Ladies Music Club aims to bring world famous soprano Nordica to the city this season. Negotiations paused by cost and capacity concerns. council approved auditorium use for the event, with plans to share charges based on audience size and potential revenue.
A Washington cablegram reports Adjutant General Waals to Stacia Tau October to Ge Fate commands Gelade with orders to pack, 18 infantry companies for disposition. MAC ARTHUR relates reinforce goal to the islang of Marinduque. Some forces either incapacitated or captured. MacArthur sone Colonel Anderson and two Che with the Thirty-eighth volunteer infantry to Yorktown and two submarine relief to Shields.
The Kansas district synod gathers for biennial organization at Second and Van Buren with 86 clergymen 15 parochial teachers and 40 lay members. Rev Menke of Herlogten is chaplain and Rev John Kleinhans of Russell vice secretary. Twelve clergymen and several teachers joined yesterday.
Gen Daniel Sickles of New York will embark on an extended itinerary under the Republican National Committee. The tour will cover Maryland West Virginia Ohio Indiana Illinois Nebraska and Kansas and runs through November 2.
A fragmented wartime note describes attacks on German targets and fires in villages near a merchants fair area. The text references October events and coastal theatre action with unclear details and several garbled names and dates.
Local items report visits by Mr and Mrs Brush of Salem to Dr George A Esterly. a sick Wiley Cook returns to work. State Printer W ipaarti from Topeka attends events. railroad disruptions delay eastbound No 6 by two hours. various political and civic notices follow including Republican committee activities, coal shipments to state house bunkers, and arrests. City horticulture society met with a basket lunch. registration updates for residents on the Shawnee County strip. marshal notices and fire department plans. visits by Father Hayden and preparations for a Tennessee town improvement exhibit with prizes and contests.
Special train service from Kansas City to Dallas and back via the Santa Fe Route runs September 29 to October 8. Tickets cost 2.00 dollars and include eight excursions each direction. Regular trains depart Kansas City at 10:00 PM and 2:20 AM from the past mall. See ALM for details and ticket sales.
Tickets go on sale for Santa Fe Carnival bouts with a Wichita and Return fare option. The event promises a rapid sale of theater or travel packages as readers await final hints and dates for the bout schedule.
A fragmentary reminiscence attributes the nickname Old Abe to a Seaport editor and recounts Civil War service. It notes Grover as colonel, a captured eagle, and links to Union battlefield actions, with later grave rites and commemorations involving veterans and observers.
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