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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1900
Page
7
An old style classified pitch offers free three day small ads to attract applicants for jobs and housing. It promises wide state wide readership in The State Journal and urges readers to trade or sell items such as bicycles stoves or pianos.
A fragmented ad urges trade for ten frames cash and promises weekly rates of seven cents for advertising. It pledges to reveal any changes in business and asks readers to report if interested.
Weather data shows every county received over an inch of rain in September with totals near 6 inches in some areas. Temperatures averaged above normal early in the month, then cooled, while rainfall exceeded normal by 3.20 inches statewide. Spring crops benefited as pastures revived and wheat sowing continued, though some counties faced heat and dry spells before heavy rains improved conditions.
The Foreign Christian Missionary society, third in the National Christian Church convention, opened its meetings and will merge with two other societies for a united gathering. A Young led a Bible study, with addresses by A Minean of Cincinnati and J. Mr. Yantioen on active evangelism and Children’s Day. Talks covered Korea Japan and the day’s proceedings, with indepth notes from several speakers.
J W Brinker of North Topeka narrowly escaped death from gasoline gas while he cleared a cistern at Mr. Andersen’s North Munroe street home. Friends pulled him from the flooded pit using a rope, reviving him after a period of unconsciousness. He recovered with only numbness and fatigue.
The campaign committee of the Citizens ticket, opposed to the county attorney candidate Gaien Niebula, set up headquarters in Room 30 of the Office Building. An executive panel of twelve members includes Looms, Skinner, Mell, Muls, Coddington, Wine, Curtis, Grises, Carter, Boyes, Tatrai, and Rohanians. Warkine secretary and Mills treasurer.
Real estate transfer notices list multiple property deals with buyers and sellers, location blocks and streets in Topeka additions, including mappings in Huntoon’s and Robey areas, with prices ranging from 1 to 8 thousand dollars and references to blocks and lots in various additions. Several transactions specify northwest and southeast quarters and street addresses on Monroe and Filmore, along with sewer and other infrastructure notes where present.
The text discusses October as a favorable month for marriage licenses with mentions of June, October, and December having high activity. It notes large numbers of licenses in those months and hints at probate filings tied to marriages, though details are unclear and the overall meaning is fragmented.
Liquor license actions appear looser but drug stores now run more cautiously after a recent change. The piece notes shoppers and purchasers adapting to new controls with blank books and monthly fees. Next month’s Aquor sales may rise, per a local report.
The gunboat Vicksburg has entered the Charlestown navy yard dry dock for repairs after arriving from Newport. The vessel was floated into the dock and hull examined as efforts continue to refit for service on the China station. Officials fear plans may include replacing worn machinery if the ship proves sound.
Severe policemen will oversee the event to prevent disorder as the Republican parade nears. Last parade saw injuries from Roman candles and bruising among Laaneees club members. Police promise arrests for any throwing tonight while Serena's band assists and the Twenty Third regiment band will participate.
John Hughes, a local jatmaster at Cumbre near Wilkesbarre, shot and killed a burglar who broke into the office this morning. The burglars fled. later sixty one of them were found dead by the woodside. Identity remains unknown.
A restraint blocks stockholders of the Syndicate stock of the Distilling Company of America from voting at Jersey City meeting. W C Pa, B Widener and others plan to reduce capital stock amid alleged fraudulent transfers and a $7,000,000 secret profit, according to Dr. Aireos of Chicago.
Washington reports a direct charge by Seater Hanna that ex Assistant Secretary of the Interior Webster Davis accepted a 155 bribe from the Boer government to back its cause in the United States. Davis campaigns with Bryan and pledges loyalty to the Kansas City convention. Hanna intends to sue to compel Davis to prove the allegations in court.
Fragmented weather report notes abort duration storms Monday and Tuesday, fog heavy but brief, forecast promises fair conditions tonight and Thursday. Mentions warmer northeast winds, temperatures around 61 to 72, and shifting wind direction with slow speeds.
In North Topeka various notices list visitors, trips, and family updates. Mr and Mrs Fred Thompson welcomed a daughter at Paramore street. Miss Bacon gives dental work and a confinement at home. many residents travel to Kansas City Denver and New York to visit relatives and attend events. A W 7.36 club met to discuss Australia and parliamentary topics, with leadership by Mrs ae A. The piece records neighborly movements and small town life.
Stockholm reports the council of state decided to entrust Sweden’s government to Crown Prince Gustavus during King Oscar’s illness. The crown prince and crown princess await his oath in Christiania as he prepares to open parliament and assume duties in the interim.
A report from Canadian anglers details large trout catches in Lac des Pesson and nearby rivers. Notes highlight five to ten pound specimens, several four and five pounders, and showcases by local clubs including the Amzmbalis club. Observations mention new western waters yielding previously untrammeled trout and the presence of remarkable red hued marstast trout in revived waters.
The article critiques British wartime mobilization and Boer War expenditures while urging American readers to seize economic opportunities. It cites Treasury export data, noting escalating monthly values, and contrasts U.S. growth with European competition. It references lectures on knowledge and library access, and mentions British papers discussing economic and educational reform.
A fragmented OCR line lists items and phrases including shirts and a BAT Wiel entry. No coherent narrative or clear entities emerge to identify a person place or event from the readable text.
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