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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1900
Page
7
A short notice invites readers to submit lost and found notices through The State Journal. It suggests renting a room or taking boarders as a small advertisement option, encouraging interested parties to place notices.
A small free advertisement proposal offers to insert a message for a three day period at no charge. Contact requested for placement details and eligibility.
Read The State Journal to reach readers statewide. Place ads to hire a man or woman, advertise property for rent or sale, or trade goods from bicycles to stoves and pianos. Simple, cheap notices attract customers and applications from a broad audience.
A fragmented ad urges readers to advertise goods and changes in business. It promotes low weekly rates and promises good returns from small insertions. The copy repeats fragmented phrases about lace removal, advertising investment, and penny per line pricing.
A chaotic clipping reports political rallies in Topeka Washburn events and church gatherings. Mentions Bourke Cockran tours, Topeka and Lawrence meetings, a Washburn football setback, and local civic notes with fires and paving projects. Includes religious services, crowd reactions, and minor incidents around town.
The United States has more than 4,000 tons of coal distributed worldwide to support wartime needs. The largest pile is 24,000 tons at Manila with more on the way to the Far East. Guam holds 2.85 tons and a 10,000 capacity station is to be established. Honolulu reports 10918 tons, with 4600 tons at Paso Pago rising by 2,500 after the coal depot is completed. San Juan, Porto Rico has 320 tons for the North Atlantic Squadron’s winter use. Admiral Bradford plans to send two coal barges carrying 17 tons to Guantanamo Bay, while coal is stocked at Annapolis, Boston, League Island, New London, Norfolk, Port Royal, Key West, Mare Island, and Puget Sound. The North Atlantic squadron is not due to start its winter cruise before January 1.
A large scale winter survey will chart Cuba’s southern coast from Cap Mayal to Cape Antonio. Vessels will map the coast, addressing obstructions and defective charts along the south shore and near Santiago Guantanamo and Carbunita. The expedition will proceed to Padre and then Cape Cruz to chart Nipe harbor.
Hexionian's company prepares a fresh slate of productions in Topeka with old favorites revived and new works. Leading lady Miss Mortimer stars in The Stolen Harmony and a Chicago critic penned comedy. Also on offer Lilly Langtry hits and The Bohemian Girl as part of diverse program with lavish scenery and costumes.
A lengthy report describes alleged will signatures by Short and Meyers in Rice's apartments on June 1st. Witnesses Patrick and others claim the will, favoring Patrick, was signed amid peculiar circumstances. Assistant District Attorney Osborne notes sufficient evidence of forgery and Patrick's involvement. Also includes a Samoa natives note on policing and military service and a stockholders meeting notice for a railroad.
A new order for 66 locomotives for the Southern Pacific Railway is placed in Paterson. About 300 workers from Rogers works will be reemployed for six months with steady employment promised. Each locomotive weighs 109 tons and costs around £10,000, as Rogers plans to reopen amid city efforts to sustain the industry.
Annapolis Md Oct investigation into recent hazing at the Naval Academy begins today with a court of inquiry. Cadets Cook Strang Avdale Aneral Childs Dortch Reid face allegations. the inquiry may lead to formal charges for hazing rituals and forced acts by upperclassmen.
The Cuban capital sees its worst yellow fever surge in three years. Mortality rises weekly as the Marine Hospital reports nine deaths in the week ending September 22 and a total of four deaths for August. Comparisons show higher or lower past year tolls, with commentary on unacclimated soldiers and shifting mortality over the decades.
Real estate transfers include Franklin A Wilson to John M Brown for unspecified amount on northeast quarter of southeast quarter F-15-14-. Nette W Cullen and wife to Agnes P Fun for 4.4 on part of northwest quadrant. John M Brown and wife to Franklin A Wilson for 70 on total and 10 Washburn Eyte, Cranel’s out-division. Thos M Allen and wife to Chas J Allen for 900 on a tract on Kansas Avenue North Topeka. Nashua Savings Bank property to Thom D Lave, assignment. civic donations note: Philadelphia Generosity, Philadelphia, and a cash contribution by city residents to the Mie Texas food prisoners exceeds 260000 with more expected soon.
A marketing piece touts Stuart's Dyspensia Tablets as the remedy for dyspepsia and digestive disorders. It claims the tablets aid digestion, regulate glands, and restore digestive tract function. Testimonials from various individuals are cited, urging readers to buy and try the product, with free samples offered by the Stuart Co in Marshall, Michigan.
Fragmentary classified notices list for rent rooms furnished and unfurnished near Topeka with mentions of 28 Jackconst, 1001 Clay St, and various rental conditions. Also includes sale items such as coal heater, stove, typewriter, bicycle, and general merchandise offerings with company names and locations mixed in.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions unclear names and subjects including Clarence, with no clear event, date, or context to establish a readable news item. The readable content is insufficient to define a coherent lead or outcome for a card.
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