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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1900
Page
4
The Topeka State Journal pages mix prank notes with political commentary and social tidbits. It cites London influence, labor issues, tariff debates, and remarks on campaigns, voters, and public figures, reflecting a bustling early 20th century press scene.
The article details borax as a versatile commodity (household use, soap, medicine) and highlights its mining regions in California and elsewhere. It notes tariff history from 16 to McKinley and Dingley, its impact on European markets, the formation of the Pacific Coast Borax Company, and subsequent buyouts of European and other firms, shaping price and contracts.
A collection of aphorisms and humorous maxims on life work and social behavior. It laments wage trusts and praises prudent speech while noting delays in planning. It jokingly critiques public morals, marriage, and culinary habits with comic, nonliteral observations.
In a Philadelphia Recent column dealers report coal shortages extending to soft coal. The piece muses on marriage bands and patient care, then shifts to reflections on leadership and respect, citing a moral about resisting despotic behavior and urging love as taught by the Bible.
The page compiles playful exchanges among cooks, editors, and readers. Fragments reveal attitudes on labor, arguments with women, and curiosity about strikes. A sporting editor jokes about umpires as a comment on society. Seasonal imagery closes the piece with autumnal mood and color.
The secretary of state notes public inquiry about the official ballot for the fall election. It details a proposed amendment to increase the number of supreme court judges and lists the five parties and numerous offices to appear on the ballot including presidential electors, state officials, judges, and local township posts.
Republicans in Shawnee county lay elaborate plans for a political meeting at the Auditorium next Friday night. John Trish is to answer Fourke Cochran while Eugene Hagen, a McKinney Democrat, will attempt to induce Trish to cancel other engagements. Debs will speak at the Auditorium after the fireworks display led by the Twenty-third vestment band. Governor Stanley and Congressman Curis are slated to speak on October 17, with local clubs arranging a pre meeting fireworks show.
An advertisement extols Doctor Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for female weakness. It claims women who use it speak highly of relief and invites consultation by mail, noting medical discovery and urging sufferers to seek the product as a targeted remedy rather than a general cure-all.
Bank officers from Popetae and First National deny paying Mr Grimes any money on balances or for use of state money. Merchants National likewise refuses to answer whether Grimes received interest or compensation. officials deem the question a private customer matter and decline to respond.
The British transport Idaho lands about 260 Boer prisoners at St Helena yesterday. General Cronje and other prisoners plan a celebration for Paul Kruger's birthday. In London an old hat box once owned by Kruger sold for 25 pounds and a pipe used by Kruger brought 649 shillings.
New York Oct 9 Wil Llah Schrieber a mining clerk employed by the bank was found defaulter for about 6000 while on long vacation. Directors include United States Senator John Mean Sehrieber. Schrieber had been with the bank for around 40 years and was reported to have left with the shortage discovered upon return.
Denver sees threats of a large scale strike by mill workers and building trades in the five parishes area. The walkout aims to halt non union labor and halt construction as mills and plants face stoppages. If no settlement is reached, construction projects risk stopping across ongoing sites.
A cabinet council at Miysee palace today chaired by President Louber discussed budget matters and proposed weekly chamber sessions to advance reforms including a bill on dissolving illegal religious associations. Ed Goldberg dies from mushroom poisoning. US special report from St Louis notes his death and Mrs Goldberg’s illness. Fort Worth, Tex reports on Mexican border migrants being deported after crossing irregularly into the United States from El Paso.
Rev Father F A Masden of the Church of the Assumption reports Father Hayden returns today from a European voyage aboard the Cunarder Etruria. He arrived at noon with Mrs. Hayden and spoke of travel weather and health, noting interest in Topeka events and Cockran speaking in the Auditoriums during their absence.
A Kansas dispatch describes Edward Clege of Derby and J Houth, both Allegates, in a quirky tale of height. Clege at 6 feet 10 inches towers over the Presbyterian spire narrative while Houth, at 5 feet 3, is noted as one of the order’s shortest members. The piece labels Clege a Republican and his giant companion a fusionist, set against Derby, Bedford county.
Acting Secretary Meiklejohn of the War Department sends a formal note to W. J. Bryan after his Peoria speech. The letter discusses the abolition of slavery, the Sulu treaty, and the need for congressional approval and Presidential consent for treaties, referencing the Philippine context and constitutional implications.
The Republican Flussvead club will meet tomorrow evening and every Wednesday until after the election. Fiscal arrangements will cover the Irish mest fireworks display Friday night on Quincy Street from Pourih to enth starting at 7. All Republican ellis invited and will assist. Transparencies to be passed upon by the county central committee. The draping will be viewed by Mr John F Irish with the reception committee in the Joggia Balcony of the Audited. Effort to clear wagons and buggies cluttering Quincy Street before the display.
Ronnie Cockran of New York plans a speaking tour with stops in Leavenworth and Omaha. He will return via Kansas City with an estimated cost of 1.67 dollars. The report notes the upcoming speech as part of a campaign event.
The event details show Governor Beier arriving at the Mlanters hotel to breakfast with prominent St. Louis figures. A later visit to the Merchants Exchange drew a broad, hearty reception, while schedules included a veto discussion led by Governor Houmevelt and local officials. The scene involved notable residents and a formal parade was reportedly not planned.
The article reports Rogers faces multiple charges with three co-defendants. Prosecution presents witnesses. defense contends innocence. Court proceedings proceed amid unclear testimony and contested evidence. trial scheduled.
Lee Johnson, state abne cosmunale er, travels to Leavenworth for arbitration aimed at resolving labor tension between striking miners and employers. He seeks to calm the dispute amid lengthy talks and plans to meet with local officials and workers to urge peaceful resolution.
Dudley and allies plotted to arm a Santa Fe shop men’s club with rough rider uniforms funded by Mulvaney. The plan aimed to back Barton and feature red buttons and brass hardware but the men refused to wear the outfits at old courthouse events. Dudley later pressed about 20 men to appear in the uniforms despite their objections.
An advertisement for Swift Specific Co of Atlanta Georgia promoting a blood purifier tonic. It touts improved circulation and digestion when using the product, claiming safety for people and children and no minerals. It urges readers to consult physicians for cases and offers free medical advice.
Fragmentary text from Leavenworth and surrounding area mentions miners quitting work. It references Wednesday events, a possible delay or friction and a test in a mine. Names and places are garbled, but there is a sense of labor action and uncertainty about upcoming shifts.
Unclear fragments describe cautious signals from China and voices in Paris offering reassurance. The text references shipping, markets, and a mix of unrelated phrases, with no coherent events or dated details to summarize precisely.
Fragmentary report references a local meeting and actions in Eugene involving erection of a residence and a candidate or official named Katty. Details about dates, places, and results are garbled, with many words unreadable or mistyped.
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