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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1900
Page
8
A satirical exchange compares White Logic and Dwin Forrest in a quip about purity and price. Forrest asks to phrase lines as he does, but the other man refuses, noting he works for five dollars weekly. Ivory Soap is praised for purity yet priced reasonably for a pure soap.
Humorist Samuel Clemens, in New York, jokes about fame and his past, admits amusement at a newspaper drawing, and discusses his political views and future literary plans. He jokes about voting, platform stances, and preferring morality to principles, while noting a wish to live quietly this winter and maintain discretion.
Mrs CW Aldridge of Salisbury Missouri recalls illness from cramps nausea and worm symptoms before using Gripe-Nuts. She reports rapid relief from cramps and long term improvement, allowing normal appetite and health after continued use.
The Topeka high school team meets the Olathe school for the deaf in a home game at Washburn field next Saturday. Expected big crowd as sign language will be used on the Olathe side. Topeka aims to prove itself a premier Kansas Missouri valley club. Tickets and finances noted for the tour, with matches lined up against Ellingham, Holton Campbell, and a Kansas City rivalry.
Mrs Huletts of Cleveland testifies before Judge Dellabaugh that her husband August Huletts carved a wooden Venus image. She says the sculpture caused jealousy as he spent time with it, even dressing it in better clothes than she could wear, straining their marriage.
Republican papers claim Populists will file injunctions in Third district counties to bar S VanDyke as the Social Democratic nominee for Congress. Populist state chairman E R Ridgley dismisses the rumor, saying Van Dyke has every right to run and no effort will be made to stop votes or remove him.
In Columbus Ohio on October 13 Selwyn N Owen a former chief justice of the Chicago supreme court was awarded 27000 for legal services in the Stone will contest of Silas Stone of Cleveland the estate valued over 1.5 million The award marked the largest legal fee in an intracourt suit with Owen billing at 20 dollars per minute after seven years of litigation highlighting the historic probate dispute and the sizeable fee awarded despite contest by other heirs.
Horton, candidate for governor, spoke to a large audience yesterday afternoon at Holton. Bridenthal delivered a lengthy address to attentive listeners as many clergymen and supporters watched closely, with police maintaining order during the event.
A Paris cable to the Times reports ex President Kruger will land at Marseilles then pass through Paris, where Marseille authorities plan a grand reception as he travels to be welcomed as a head of state. The Boer cause gains European sympathy amid renewed Transvaal defense. Kruger hinted to visit America. French policy may show encouragement.
From Washington the Isthmian canal commission will likely only submit a preliminary report to Congress at the session start. The document covers both the Panama and Nicaragua routes, with no vote yet on a preferred path. The commission leans toward Nicaragua but seeks deeper, wider canal specifications and further data before final choice.
The state has segregated 249 000 acres of land on the Salmon River near Shoshone Falls to be reclaimed under the Carey act by canals diverting from the river at canyon head. The project will cost 1 500 000 dollars and is described as the greatest irrigation undertaking yet projected in the state and among the largest in the country.
Weather news from Seattle reports Nome’s first snowfall on September 2 with ice on grounds and cold air conditions. Mining operations affected as storms deposit ruby sand on Nome beach, yielding rich finds at Topuktuk where workers earn around 0 per day in sand cleared after the storm.
Five bags of registered mail stolen from Station H at Lexington Avenue and East Fourth Street. The heavy pouch, checked and sealed, disappeared before reaching the delivery wagon. another pouch lay near the employee entrance. Clerk Nathan Dial reported the loss. cash on checks stomped, total mail value worldwide uncertain. Suspect identified but time of theft undetermined.
Washington reports from Havana dated October 18 announce the death of Major Matt H. Peterson WS VI from yellow fever at 9 p.m. October 17. A West Point graduate appointed from North Carolina, he served in the commissary department with rank of captain. His wife was killed in the same incident.
Watertown N Y October 1X Adial E Stevenson appears in good spirits after a night of rest and hosts many local Democrats. He says health rumors are exaggerated, is slightly hoarse, and plans to speak in Lowville at 2 05 am tonight then attend a demonstration Friday and continue to Chicago for remaining campaign stops in Illinois and Indiana.
Philadelphia Oct 14 The Baldwin locomotive works have booked two large domestic orders for freight locomotives. One order covers 30 engines for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line and the other 32 engines for the Talon Pacific company. A firm official says a report of a South African railway director placing an order is not correct.
Edith Morton and Aylmer Lance, long-framed bystanders in Hillary Lance’s world, find deep connection at a Yale reception. Amid social buoyancy and shy glances, a shared passion culminates in a quiet kiss as a theater fire disrupts the crowd, leaving Edith torn between duty to Hillary and love for Aylmer, before a far-going plan to marry.
The Eight Days session of the Woman’s Acme Missionary Society of the Brethren church in Chicago recorded new conferences added to the year’s work, raising total membership to about four thousand two hundred. It lists officers, delegates, and financials including a $306.10 contribution and a return of $2405 to various stations. notes on national water wickets and travel arrangements conclude the report.
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