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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1900
Page
4
The piece discusses census figures across states like New York Penney State and Ohio, noting Kansas growth and national population shifts. It references Prohibition, congressional elections, and political figures, with emphasis on party dynamics and historical context.
The article argues that Topeka faced a census miscount affecting its population and tax base. It compares voter ratios across major cities, estimates Topeka’s population undercount using New York and Philadelphia benchmarks, and concludes a corrected figure around 47 675 to 50 000 residents would change assessed figures.
The Atchison Globe page presents a garbled quote laden with stray phrases about politics, personal aspiration, and social expectations. The piece mentions a man lamenting leadership and a woman, with stray lines about endurance, conversation, and life’s constraints in a clearly misread OCR fragment.
Charles Long disputes claims by Hazen regarding work at Hazen s house while Long served as Shawnee County juror. He says he was paid for past tasks, produced records of material purchases, and asserts others can corroborate his accounts. Long also notes he quit after the smallpox case and insists Hazen s charges are false.
Leonard Watson Sputael far and Asaipant wansger of the Wall Street Press John vans president and Ferdinand Ga aan Sees are accused in New York police court of threatening to publish an article unless 3.0 was paid. Morgan banker and broker testified Gardner was warned and ordered out. Statements show an agreement to pay 1000 on receipt of marked 500 notes. Bond set at 2900 each for examination in November.
Abilene readers are invited to an evening where local orator Burton plans to reply to Bourke Cochran. The parade fireworks are secured at Nimbean chub rooms and the display will march along Sixth avenue, led by the Marshall band. The Twenty third pest ment band performs prior to Mrs John B. Wright singing "Morning Through Georgia" and Mr Burton will answer Cochran in the Auditorium where Cochran spoke.
Eruptions such as tetter and eczema stem from humors and digestion. Drying medicines are risky. treatment should clear humors and strengthen the system. Hood's Sarsaparilla is claimed to cure conditions like eczema and pimples, with testimonials from J D Hines and Alma Walter among others.
Hood's Sarsaparilla pledges to cure and keeps its promise. Do not delay treatment and buy a bottle today.
Local party chairs struggled to appoint judges and clerks for the coming election. Democrats Republicans and Populists faced distrust as many named workers said to favor a straight party line but revealed intentions to scratch the ticket. Expect many familiar faces missing at the polls next Tuesday signaling a split ticket.
Theodore Roosevelt arrived in Rochester and Geneva amid large crowds and enthusiastic welcome. A disorderly effort by some onlookers interrupted his Geneva speech from an open stand in the rain, as Governor Roosevelt defended free speech and praised Bryan's listening audience.
Mrs Thorps urges community support to provide shoes for thirty children kept in school due to lack of footwear. She says securing shoes will ease their hardship and prevent further trouble as the term continues.
The October pork futures closed around 260 with the Oct 51 contract at 20. Traders noted limited excitement as many short sellers hedged with Lipton privately before yesterday's close.
The Republican county committee will say Opie Read will make a speech in Topeka Saturday afternoon. Read spoke at Sterling tonight, Lawrence tomorrow night, and Garnett Friday night. The state committee has not made assignments yet but will assign Read to Shawnee county if requested by the local committee.
The ninth annual session of the National Irrigation Congress will convene in Chicago from November 21 through 24. Eastern business interests show support for arid land development via federal mountain storage reservoirs, promising a market for manufacturers. The convention motto is Save the Forests and Store the Floods, and the press reports former Senator Carey of Wyoming as president of the compress.
The auditorium committee met in the Commercial club rooms to plan a costume century ball on December 31. Subcommittees on invitations costumes decorations lights finances and floor were formed to begin active work soon. The Commercial club aims to ensure the ball's success amid debate over funding and city seating costs.
Adam Hauer died Tuesday afternoon after a stroke and paralysis. The funeral will be at his home at nine o clock, with burial in Bauer cemetery nine miles southeast of the city. He was born in Germany March 7 in 18 percent and came to America with his family near Oslo. Survived by his wife Alice Williamson and seven children. Frances Rearton, wife of W Rearton, will be buried in Topeka cemetery after services at Parisate church on Thursday November 4 at 2:30 p.m. Burial in Topeka cemetery. Bennett Book Store advertises Little Women books at 95 cents per volume.
An advertisement touts glasses and clothing tailored to individual needs. It notes some people can be fitted perfectly with ready-made items while others require custom-made pieces, and stresses precise eye fitting and personalized service without pressure.
New York oct 31 search of ruins from monday explosion at Tarrant & Co drug house continued through the night with 800 workers present. fresh fire at Warren and Greenwich streets hindered debris clearing while investigators found bones and human flesh fragments. authorities plan inspections of wholesale drug firms to curb explosive storage.
Local items report county treasurer, police court notes, and no arrests. W N Schoff visits Topeka. David to audit Saturday. BM band to provide music. about 60 men sworn in as special police. heavy rain delays street and sidewalk work. rail reports show snow near Palmer Lake and Stouton. Harpers Weekly cartoonist Roger to visit. two new rural delivery routes starting. Primary Sunday School union set for Friday night at Central Congregational church with Martha McCoy on piano and Mrs Sverndit. lessons to be led by Mrs G Barty. botanic mentions Cures croup sore throat and pulmonary issues with Thomas Electric Oil.
A partial notice shows a Colorado Flyer departure from Topeka at 10 p.m with arrival planned for Colorado Springs and a Denver connection, alongside scattered health dietary claims about Burdock Bitters. Also mentions smallpox in Guayaquil and the Anchor Lines new in Moscow.
Franklin Matthews of New York visits Republican headquarters and declares victory for the party in Kansas. He cites overwhelming sentiment for ticket and a harmonious administration alignment, while promising a thorough review of figures and a strong congress and legislature alignment. The article notes his referencing a Kansas story from Harper's Weekly and contrasts political figures in the state.
Ridgley speaks to Populites at headquarters urging support for the Dryart ticket across counties. He warns that opposing blocs could endanger industrial and political liberties, framing the coming ballot as a fight against imposition and monopolies. He calls for unity among candidates committees and workers to finish the campaign.
Fragmentary lines describe bets and bravado among figures amid wartime sentiment. Mentions the working people of the state supporting efforts while noting German critics, with references to ongoing fall vote expectations and political tension. The garbled text preserves names or entities unclear due to OCR errors but hints at a 1918 era political discourse.
Canton reports a crowded porch as Mrs Steiney and others return from a morning drive. Republican candidate Me and speakers outline events for the corn season, with lectures set for the evening and tickets for sales and purchases. A Washburn game postponement due to muddy conditions is noted with Earl Darnley Deas referenced.
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