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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
4
The article reviews political forecasts and party tensions around Bryan and McKinley, noting farm voters' sway in Indiana and the national mood for change. It contrasts prosperity with public restlessness, predicting a pivotal November election shaped by growers and urban-rural divides.
The National Steel company of Youngstown announces a 1,000 ton shipment of foreign rails to New Zealand, showing American rails can match British prices. The piece criticizes a $7.34 per ton tax and tariff, arguing protection is unnecessary for the micro-rail industry and that export sales reveal domestic protection’s true cost.
Prominent Washington Post commentary notes the long unease in American politics since the Civil War era. It highlights shifting voting patterns in key states, with New York and Indiana flipping between parties and large swings altering electoral outcomes over decades.
A fragmentary paragraph from a Chicago News clipping discusses love and judgment, noting that a moment’s error can become lifelong sorrow and that persuasive men often disguise intent with kind speech, while addressing youth in romance.
A reader testimonial from Wawarsing New York claims Hood's Sarsaparilla completely removes scrofula and a range of linked conditions such as glandular sores pimples and nervous weakness. The letter says early treatment with a bottle healed facial sores and restored smooth skin.
An old promotion touts Hood's Sarsaparilia as a cure all with a bold claim it keeps its promise. The ad urges readers to ask their druggist for the remedy today and to accept no substitute.
An older text extols Pyramid Pile Cure claiming fast relief from piles by a nerve and blood action, saying it reduces swelling and irritation and cures without pain. It touts midnight absorption in suppository form with no minerals or dangerous drugs and notes widespread availability for 50 cents per package.
An Aberdeen gathering features Senator Hanna facing sharp questions from supporters and detractors about trusts and tariff policy. Pettigrew, McKinsey, and Hanna receive cheers as the crowd probes on the trusts issue and the Cleveland ship builders case before the speakers depart for the train.
United States Commissioner Shields in New York extended the hearing on removing Joan F Greene W Tandy H Gaynor and Benjamin Greene to Georgia to face conspiracy charges. Testimony showed the jury box key was kept by the U S marshal and that the grand jury was drawn in a way questioned by defense counsel. The deputy clerk at Macon testified the jury box arrived by express around November 20 1898 with no examination of its contents after receipt.
The Knights and Ladies of Security will tear down the old West Seventh street fire department property to erect a four story brick office building with plate glass fronts. The project is estimated to cost about 8000 dollars and the fourth floor will house another lodge room.
A report from Denver notes two hundred Uintah Indians from Utah invaded northwestern Colorado on their annual hunting expedition. Settlers are alarmed and Governor Thomas has appealed to federal authorities to drive the party back to their reserve.
Major AmRonald discussed plans with a State Journal reporter for a New Year’s Eve ball in the auditorium. He proposed a social function where members of top dancing clubs and guests dress as people from different centuries. Clowns, jesters, and others would provide variety, with a nominal admission for balcony seating.
The United States circuit court will meet in the senate chamber next month due to repairs on the government building. The Commercial club set up committees to secure temporary quarters, and the executive today informed PL Bonebrake that the senate chamber application was granted.
Former Pennsylvania Senator Quay, alienated from the party and the McKinley camp, appealed to the president for help to mobilize support to carry the Pennsylvania legislature for Republicans. He argued Democrats and anti-Quay forces threaten the party, but McKinley reportedly declined direct involvement.
Pazen was shot in the abdomen today by actress Z Card in Paren's office. He was taken to county hospital in critical condition. Card returned to the room with a smoking revolver and claimed self defense after a quarrel over a theatrical engagement. She surrendered to police.
Heavy Topeka traffic marked the day with record passenger counts and extra equipment. Train No 7 bound for Oklahoma and the Southwest drew crowds from west of the river. Hock Island ran extra sections as No 11 split, while Santa Fe and other lines reported busiest excursions of the season.
A soldier in Aliags Luson Philippines writes to the State Journal on August 23 asking for Star Grocery’s low prices after seeing an advertisement in the paper. The note reveals a curious cross continental inquiry sparked by a local grocery ad.
In Montpelier on October 17 the Vermont legislature held a second ballot for United States senator with no candidate reaching a majority. Dillingham led with nine votes, Grout trailed with twenty, Rose received thirteen, and Hazleton the Democrat tallied forty four votes, one less than yesterday.
A chaotic local page reports on injuries at a stage, a possible crime, and civic concerns. Mentions Kansas City area impacts, a Topeka railroad yard, and tension between merchants and police. Names include Mrusty, Tyler, and Dowslinle amid a flurry of scattered items.
A mangled OCR passage discusses be the rest and glass objects and eye related research. It mentions differences in appearance of objects under various conditions and references a person named Regan and a potential debate. The text resembles notes from a clerical or scientific context with scattered phrases about observation and attention.
A New York Herald report discusses cocaine’s use as an anesthetic, praising its potential to relieve pain. Dr J. Laynard Corning and others describe spinal administration, urging broader testing and extended clinical applications to reduce nerve pain and improve surgical outcomes. The piece highlights evolving methods and cautious optimism about safety in maternity care.
The note describes a Colorado flyer via Great Rock Island Route to San Antonio Texas with a return fare of 21.06 through Santa Fe and notes about a business office speech. It mentions agent contact and a partial editorial remark about a trustee meeting and a speech by Trithnan with unspecified claims.
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