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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1900
Page
8
The message warns that Sweet Restorers and SEEP cannot imitate Ivory Soap in quality and appearance. It notes there are other white soaps resembling Ivory, but these are merely imitations of Ivory’s excellence.
Delegates from across Kansas attend the fifteenth annual state convention of the Young Women’s organization at Topeka, with opening services at 7 20 pm led by Grace Neill and John C McClintock. Open discussions focus on why women fail to attend. musical solos and lectures mark the sessions through Sunday.
Bremen reports Professor Goodale of Harvard plans field study in Magdo Burg to grow rubber producing beet varieties. He believes careful cultivation can yield high quality rubber as war demand rises. The work mirrors German sugar beet progress, offering a potential export boost for America.
A mother recalls a two month old baby failing to nurse and refusing cow’s milk. After trying many foods, a spoonful of Grape-Nuts in water revived the infant, with digestion improving in a day. By nine months the child gained strength and weight, credited to Grape-Nuts as the key nourishment.
Atlanta jury session reveals a pattern of guilty verdicts against black defendants. Juror Daele Remus Haytis, also known as Brer Rabbit, caused consternation among defendants and attorneys as observers noted the biased outcomes. Harris intends to document insights from his juror experience for a new book.
Postmaster L Farrington of Peoria received a letter he wrote years ago to a person in Mitchell Alaska. The missive bears eight stamps and shows a long voyage. It left Peoria August 16, 18% and traveled to Seattle Sidney Wash Gunalaska before failing to reach the addressee.
Arm ed deputies with revolvers fill hip pockets as they shovel buckwheat coal from Cameron colliery breaker into separators. Twenty coal and iron policemen patrol the grounds to keep strikers at distance, allowing only workers to approach. Strikers have not yet caused violence.
The seventh annual convention of Kansas local building and loan associations met in Leavenworth yesterday with leaders M. Snattinger W. H. Eastman T. B. Brown (. 5. Elliott and P. H Forbes in attendance. Ten officers were elected for the ensuing year and a legislative committee named to advocate building and loan interests during the next legislative session. TB Brown of Topeka was chosen president and J. Edwards of Leavenworth secretary treasurer. The next convention will be held in Kansas City Kan in October 1901.
Minnesota bride and groom from Mankato travel to New York City by car on their wedding tour, one of the first auto nuptial trips. The groom, W. Biaker, is wealthy and the car was built for this overland voyage, signaling a novel method of bridal travel. Washington reports show state education statistics with literacy figures across several states.
Washington dispatch reports Rural Free Delivery established at Baldwin Douglas County to begin November 1. One carrier will cover a 43 square mile area with 3% inflow. J W Si listed as carrier. service miscontinued, mail to Baldwin.
A circulated anti imperialism piece by Fourth District fusion nominees Thomas H. Grisham and John Madden argues the United States is becoming an absolute monarchy under McKinley if Republicans win. They quote officials and question Philippine policy while warning of imperial ambitions and a president acting as emperor of the Philippines.
Miss Thompson, a Chicago girl famed for early stage work, sails from Europe aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse and is slated to debut in New York’s Metropolitan Opera House on Tuesday October 20. Earlier she appeared in Paris at the Opera Comique as Bren and performed in Romeo and Juliet in Bay.
New York officials decline to discuss the Danish Islands matter. Reports say negotiations with Denmark may resume in winter with a treaty possible, but the government won’t meet Denmark’s $7,000,000 price. Sentiments in the islands shift as inhabitants reportedly favored transfer to the United States in earlier talks.
London reports revive guerrilla warfare talk in South Africa stirring English sentiment. Factions mock Lord Roberts while praising harsh measures. A Buller clique alleges promise of reward and peerage. Supporters of Methuen and Wolseley factions show discontent. National mood to be tested by upcoming London Volunteer event.
The Journal and Advertiser reports the next America's Cup defender will be built by a New York Yacht Club syndicate of about ten members. Leading figures named include Lewis Cass Ledyard, August Belmont, J. F. Robinson, Cornelius Vanderbilt, John P Duncan, and ex-Commodore E. M. M. Brown, with possible involvement from Vanderbilt, Astor, and Morgan interests. W. Butler Duncan Jr. may head construction. A public list of owners will be released at the next club meeting. Dewitt's Little Early Risers advertised locally.
An anonymous caller, claiming to be a veteran, phoned the office of Col Corey, commissioner of soldiers' claims, menacing Evans as an enemy of old soldiers and saying he ought to be killed. The caller left no home address and threatened to write again from Washington after October 21, with a final arrangement not yet made.
London Oct 11 Lord Durhams letter to the Times defends American riders for character and ability but condemns their methods and the tone of their backers. Prominent turf patrons including the Prince of Wales and Lord Clommel endorse his view that fair riders deserve welcome while unethical practices should be rejected.
Real estate transfers record numerous transactions: Win Hahn and wife convey Lot 98 and 6 percent of 95 Chandler Street Ein's addition to Rebecca Kelr for 31000. Mary A. Fleak et al transfer Pine and Sand Pia F 444-18-18 to Eimet W. Adams for 4100. Jor Grolt and wife to Clark Witsa for 150. Jno Norton's second addition lists transfers among Murry Meaux and others. Amos F. Horner and wife to Julia B Penbroyer for 1 lot 35 and 1 triple 33 Eighth Avenue. Marcela M. Crandell to William Wiech for 1 lot 25 and 31 Eighth Avenue. Mary D. Holliday to same for 1, lots 25 and 31 Eighth Avenue.
Paris dispatch reports France Germany and Austria near dropping sugar bounties and abolishing import taxes. The Times says no duties to be eliminated as France is a minor sugar importer. Also noted: warrant issued for Sipido over Prince of Wales attack. search in Paris unsuccessful. railroad project eyed in Korea with Seoul to Wijo line contract awarded to French engineers.
Washington reports the battenhiv Mule will be removed from Fayera harbor as a navigation obstacle. General Woodward, the secretary of the navy, and the secretary agreed to the plan after review. Removal to begin once Ger returns to Havana then Canton for talks with the president, with departure planned from New York for Havana early next week.
Fragments indicate Victoria HC and Gev elections with referm onn and Prudhomme as a leading figure. Text mentions new electors, a split result, and concerns over bolstering power. Vague references to booths and free speech persist amid unclear counts and placements.
Fragmented text references Sultan Hass Praght Tandon and Constantinon GErempene de, mentioning Daily Mall and American suidair, censor wart actions, and cryptic lines about watching, press, and levitation. The readable content is incoherent with many garbled names and phrases, offering no clear event or outcome.
Hack and livery stable at 519 Quincy Steel advertises phone trotor service with special rates. The fragmentary notice mentions reduced rates and a contact method. No clear event or outcome is established beyond the price offer.
A fragmentary report describes a near miss involving Came Near Dylee Beor Kiste and an axe incident aboard a vessel. Details are incomplete but indicate a close call with potential injury.
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