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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1900
Page
4
Fragmentary columns recount election rhetoric in Chicago suburbs and Across states. References to Roosevelt Bryan Debs, coal strike, river project cost, and public interest in turnout. Anecdotes on street life and theatrical tours mix with political sentiment and warnings ahead of the polls.
A Chicago gathering of the federation of women teachers endorses pursuing a state public school pension. The plan would pay teachers with twenty consecutive years of service a pension, with calls for yearly increases in compensation and opposition to stagnating salaries. Support notes precedent in other states and in railway and manufacturing sectors, urging action rather than inaction.
A Philadelphia Record fragment presents a string of humorous lines and misquoted proverbs. The jumbled quotes include family, work, and social scenes with playful misunderstandings and character sketches.
A garbled set of aphorisms contrasts gender observations with social advice. The piece touches on wit about men and women, daily routines, and moral cautions, all delivered in a fragmented, editorial style with many misspellings and unclear phrases.
Mia Chethen confesses she killed the boy and planned to kill the whole family, saying the child was bad and that he smoked cigarettes. The report notes the family tragedy and hints at broader distress surrounding the incident.
Kansas lawmakers face a clash over whether the elected superintendent of insurance should sit on the executive council. Republicans push to include Webb McNeil, while Populists seek a law change to grant more influence to Church or other candidates. The council, currently six members plus the governor, has deadlocked over railroad commissioner appointees and printing contracts amid a push to widen representation.
Theodore Roosevelt faced verbal and physical assaults in Elmira as he spoke at campaign events for governor. Police watched as supporters from Corning clashed with demonstrators. at other stops in Victor and Trcaca he received friendlier receptions. About 20 000 people packed theaters and streets amid a tense political rally, with Roosevelt defending the national administration.
Chicago opens its second horse show as 200 fine horses parade from a Wabash avenue stable into the Coliseum. Prizes total about 20000 dollars with top entries from W H Barnard of New York among 7% trophies. Local exhibitors expect strong showings against eastern rivals as 10004 attendees and 70 boxes are noted. Judging begins at 2 o clock with coach mares leading entries.
Washington October 50 An order from the president creates the Department of Cuba and splits the eastern and western divisions. General Leonard Wood leads the new Cuba department while General Fitzhugh Lee takes command of the Missouri department with headquarters in Omaha. General Elwett Otle is assigned to command the Lakes department Chicago. The Missouri and Lakes commands previously held by Merriam and Wade were temporary.
North Topeka man Wim Patterson has been arrested again on a disorderly conduct charge after allegedly harassing his stepdaughters Anna and Grace Sampy. A prior insanity claim was noted but deemed insufficient, Patterson agreeing to go to Oklahoma to avoid a probate court hearing. the current case resumes at 4 pm in the Disord erly Conduct court.
Real estate transfers list several conveyances including Durein Wite to David Childe for 800 dollars, and Tom Taylor and others on Oakland avenue and Railroad avenue for 2 250 dollars. Other entries note tax deeds to D A Mulvane and Rhodes and a transfer to Hester A. Get, with various lot identifiers and amounts. In politics, John W. Yerkes resigns as Internal Revenue Collector for Kentucky’s Eighth district to pursue the governorship.
Rev. Dr. Charten M. Sheldon of Topeka spoke in New York and Brooklyn venues. He walked to Carnegie Hall and later to Christ Church eight miles away, delivering sermons while bearing fatigue from the long day. The addresses urged purity and self-control for generational impact and the women who will be wives.
Chief Stahl plans district court prosecutions of liquor sellers after city ordinance voided. He and County Attorney Jetmore discussed cases. filings to begin once evidence is prepared. Jointists may face charges despite earlier expectations of no trouble.
Washburn prepares for its season opener against Kansas second team in Topeka. The lineup features Ramsey at center Steele Buard Albaugh Leach Ritchie Elder Worsley Skinner Anderson Luxback with Moss Sutra True as substitutes. Both squads have trained hard and a fast, spirited game is expected. Departmental notes include treasury service changes and promotions in the auditor and post office offices.
A garbled historical report from Waco notes merchant difficulties and financial strains. The excerpt mentions 40 000 units of value and concerns over ongoing disease impacts, with references to Wite and countermeasures. The legible facts point to economic distress and public health issues affecting trade and welfare.
An aged advertisement fragment mentions Five Little Peppers and a book term list. It references Dr. Thomas' Electric Oil for ailments like croup and sore throat and notes Monarch over pain of sort alongside various remedies. The clipped text implies a medical ad from an old newspaper page.
A report from Caracas notes a deadly earthquake causing extensive property damage. Ciprianio Centi, president of the republic, was in the capital at the time, with the government addressing the disaster and related investigations seeking accountability from officials and departments.
A private cable dispatch received at Kingston Jamaica reports the sudden death of President T. Bimion Sam of Mayl Thenye, a claim not yet confirmed, that has greatly excited the Haitian exiles in Kingston and drawn swift rejoinings among them.
Fragmentary note reports a novelist will speak in Great Bend on Thursday night on the return from Colormai and likely stay in Kansas for the rest of the week with introductions arranged for the remaining evenings. A separate item mentions telegraph girls in Tacoma and a train dispatcher issue about novella routes. A Memphis obituary fragment notes a fatal incident where a driver’s horse bolted injuring Lillie Henley.
Embry Rock Island general agent and Muller city passenger agent visit Tepes for a few days to study political and election matters. Ex Governor will arrive in Tepeks Tor, others tour the line inspecting the rail system. Commissioner of election meets on the Auditorium floor. entrances and street work noted.
Cabled dispatch states the foreign office regards the Russian note as not adequate. Readers note a terse reaction from Moscow in response to the Anglo German agreement. The exchange signals continued tension and diplomatic strain between Allied powers amid European negotiations.
A violent gas explosion at the Kingston Coat Company works on Kingston street in Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania on October 2 killed one worker and injured twelve others. Rescue crews rushed to the scene as smoke and debris filled the area. Authorities opened an investigation into the cause and safety measures at the facility.
Fragmentary text describes a missionary tale with scattered phrases about a tree, people, and a creature or event. The readable words hint at a narrative scene but lack clear names, places, or dates to establish a concrete summary.
Fragmented text notes the death of former congressman Buchanan. The garbled passage hints at a memorial moment and references to names and places, but the readable portion confirms the obituary event without clear dates or locations.
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