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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
4
Topera State Journal OCR fragment covers multiple topics. Mentions Prank P MacTennan and editorials about Senator Hanna Roosevelt and Dakota politics, labor strikes, gold standard era finance, and Wisconsin telephonized townships. Includes references to the Boston Traveler betting on McKinley and Bryan. Contains scattered names like Hanna Roosevelt Bryatt Bryant and Gov. Roosevelt.
A Statistica monograph outlines U S supremacy in iron and steel, coal, copper, cotton, and other commodities. It notes the United States produced about 23 percent of world iron and steel output, led in ore supply from Lake Superior, and shifted from importer to exporter in recent decades. It highlights the Lake Superior ore's dominance and the geographic shift toward ore-rich regions.
Fragmentary column offers aphorisms on work rights envy and manners. Patches reference Valley Falls boxing and wife insurance while critiquing social trends and etiquette with terse, sawlike lines.
A muddled OCR fragment hints at themes of honesty folly and social hypocrisy. It references a man hiding truth while joking and notes a line about deceit within family ties alongside a remark on royal historian. The text remains unclear and incomplete.
Shawnee county Republican leaders plan a series of Kansas talks by General Sickles, with dates set across the state. He will appear under the Republican national committee, speaking on alternating days with efforts to schedule an exception for a Topeka event.
Miss Lottie Bowes will visit Topeka for a few hours tomorrow with retailes at 1960 Taylor Street, departing at 4:90 to join the company in Kansas City.
Local night school activity reports the first meeting of the banjo and guitar class under Mr George Hughes. Missouri Pactie officials attended Topeka event. mortgage case heard in St Joseph related to Phoenix Loma Association. Police court notes include four drunken cases and attempted home intrusion on Chate Avenue with shots fired.
The COLORADO FLYER departs Topeka at 10 p.m. with arrival times listed for Colorado Springs at 10 35 and Denver at 11 00 next morning. The item previews the service as the Great Rock Island Route and notes arrival schedule.
A historical advertisement describes catarrh as a blood disease spreading through mucous membranes from nose to stomach. It touts Stuart's Catarrh Tablets, an internal remedy of sanguinaria and other compounds, claimed to cure long standing catarrh and offer lasting relief unlike local applications. Sold by druggists for 60 cents per package.
Attorneys for the Grimes case report FG Willard of Auditorium Annex Chicago has not returned home and may be in New York or Topeka. Prosecution plans to pursue service when Willard returns or is located, while bonds he holds are noted.
City building committee members Ellott Chanry and Warber review the project today. If satisfactory they will recommend council acceptance after heating tests and minor changes. Mayor Drew says a special meeting will be called once the committee reports, with building approval expected before next week.
The bowlers of Toplica meet at the Tapers Athletic association rooms to plan a city ten pin league with one team from the M C A Topeka Athletic association and Turner clubs. Last year Topeka showed well in the Inter-city League and may again form a city team to compete with Kansas City Lawrence St Joseph. Duck pins and notable players from last year are noted. meeting expected to be well attended.
Wealthy bachelor J G McCord reportedly left an estate near $300000 with vast personal property concealed from assessors. Bourbon county and the state pursue $9929.70 in unpaid taxes across seven years, through Attorney General Godard on the state’s relation. The case names Harbison and county officials amid a protracted legal fight and possible dissolution or substitution in the docket.
A Topeka township precinct west of Topeka is created and named Haraock to serve voters from the insane asylum and a few residents outside other precincts. The asylum staff previously voted at Lutheran precinct, causing tension with local residents who oppose outsider influence. The new arrangement aims to reduce conflict and ensure asylum and nearby voters can cast ballots.
Next Thursday evening October 36 an Indian war dance will entertain Topeka as a fundraiser for the Auditorium seating fund. About 60 Comanche braves in war paint and regalia from Indian Territory will perform. A banquet followed a meeting of the Commandery in the afternoon with remarks by General Echofield and other members.
A Topeka Kansas carpet company announces its entry into a large U S syndicate of about 50 leading firms. The deal completes this Tuesday after nearly three months of effort, granting full membership and uniform purchasing terms for the firm to offer customers similar savings as the largest wholesale houses.
Canton Ohio October 18 Governor delivers a political speech praising President McKinley as a steady, history‑minded leader who embodies unity and national progress. He contrasts McKinley with past presidents and criticizes Bryan’s wing of the party, noting Roosevelt’s Ohio campaign finale in Navarre.
In Marysville Rosslyn Ferrell showed a changed demeanor as court opened today for his murder trial of Express Messenger Lane. Witness Charles Ausbury testified on Lane’s death and widow Mrs Loules Lane wore mourning while Ferrell’s posture showed signs of strain during testimony and police chief Tyler testified about Ferrell’s confession amid duress objections.
Mary Chapin of 37 North Madi street died in Fanenling at Christ hospital. Funeral arrangements for the widow were set. Mrs. Riley, mother of Mrs. J. Hunt of 206 Clay Street, died at her home in Northampton Massachusetts on Sunday October 16 at age 84. Orlando E. Delavan died at 406 East Eighth Street yesterday afternoon of heart disease after a short illness. he was 78. Funeral announcements to follow. Harry Stewart indicted in Cleveland for life having told his infant daughter. Detective Doran to obtain requisition papers to bring Stewart back from New York. Also ad pitch for Be Wits Witch healing salve treatment.
Baker, president of the street railway, asks the mayor and city council to pass an ordinance barring bicycle riders from riding between streetcar tracks on West Sixth. He cites dangers from rough road between the tracks and the risk of being run over by cars. The company supports the measure as it would strengthen its position if a rider is killed between the tracks. The proposal will be discussed at the next regular council meeting but passage is unlikely.
Capt Dunlap Hart and H L Dunlap of Parkhurst Davis Mercantile were en route downtown when a 2 to 10 COPDET Jackson Street and Bight Avenue cobblestone accident occurred injuring the team. The secretary treasurer and president were traveling with W M Davis when the collision happened.
In a rough riding mishap, horses broke from the pack and tangled near the rails. A rider was thrown from a horse, sustaining minor injuries while onlookers attended to the scene. No serious harm reported.
A report describes a man wanted in Kaneas and another 34 year old girl in Arkansas City Kansas who cut from ear to ear. He threatens more violence and is held in the city prison. Weather outlook mentions warm conditions and possible rain.
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