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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1900
Page
11
An advertisement urges calculations of daily weekly or monthly soap costs and promotes Ivory Soap as the purest, most affordable option. The copy emphasizes no chemistry knowledge needed and notes that Ivory Soap floats.
A fragmented reminiscence contrasts a camera lust with a mob pursuit of a missing child. The narrative recalls early moral panic, the dangers of obsession, and a rural lynch mob that halted a suspected kidnapping only to learn the child survived.
A Topeka store marked pins at 38 and 75 cents leading to a mix up with a 1 dollar payment. A country woman claimed a 75 cent pin but received a 25 cent coin as change, exposing a bucking scheme. A tailor's shop used feigned familiarity to pressure a customer into costly trousers. The customer later questioned the tailor about the apparent regular customer.
A fragment of a political letter from 1900 in which John Martin thanks unified voters in Kandis county for their nomination to a judicial district office. He expresses gratitude, acknowledges the request for submission, and pledges fair, faithful, and diligent service if elected, while stressing justice and impartiality.
The article lists multiple Topeka churches with Sunday services, Sunday schools, and Monday meetings. It notes resumed worship after vacations, anniversaries and sermons, with various pastors and times across First Mt church, First Unitarian, First Methodist, North Tope Baptist, First Christian, First Congregational, Third Christian, Se curity churches, and more, including Easter week outlooks and ecumenical events.
Santa Fe shops close all day Monday with many employees joining the Labor Day parade. It is the first shop turnout for a labor celebration since the Santa Fe Silver anniversary parade three years ago. Offices remain open. Special fares offered: Wichita and Return $4.62 and Rock Island to Crane and Return $4.62. Tickets available Sept 1 to 7, final return Sept 8.
The firm Bowman and Co moves to the first floor of the Columbian building in Topeka, adding four connecting rooms and two vaults. The Topeka and Boston offices are led by C M aes and CB Mechara with partners Merriam and Frank Merrin. Bowman & Co. issues large real estate loans, serving about 300 clients including eastern life insurers and regional savings banks. The firm expects $40 000 monthly new loans next year, with strong Kansas security demand and August business doubling year over year.
The State Journal reports August 1899 setting city and state circulation records. Topeka daily carrier circulation rose 400 above the 1899 average, surpassing August 1893 during the Spanish American War era. Weekly circulation toped all August weeks, prompting Saturday supplements. Advertising demand rose. subscribers received more reading matter. Since 1896, circulation up about forty percent, with all local advertisers paying current rates. The paper pledges no freebies and promotes news and advertising space as the chief product.
W. J. Bryan arrived in Chicago aboard the Burlington at 10 90 this morning with his private secretary and a few correspondents. He was met by Bryan Nebraska club officials and Democratic leaders and proceeded to South Bend Ind to speak that night.
Fragmentary weather notes report a morning temperature near 4 degrees, a 90 degree high at 2 pm, and a 63 degree low with a light rain trace. August mean is 80, with 2 inches 7 hundredths rainfall, 12 clear days, 18 partly cloudy, indicating a deficient total and partial cloudiness.
Gen. B G Harrison arrives to prep machinery for the Washburn village road project. Work hinges on equipment arrival, with tentative speeches in Kansas before the Good Roads congress opening September 25. Planned stops include Burlingame September 7 and Tecumseh September 20, with more dates possible.
Washington reports President McKinley unlikely to depart for Canton this week due to health concerns and ongoing Chinese negotiations. White House preparations for the trip continue, with officials now expecting departure around mid next week for McKinley and Mrs. McKinley.
In Rawlins Democrats and Populists fused to support a single county ticket as leaders debated fusion terms. Atwood and Kun report a hard battle with Populists resisting, a temporary fusion vote 41 to 0, and nominations set for county attorney Robertson and other officials while Democrats named Sikewell for clerk and Sermon for probate judge.
Census bureau data cited as basis for local reversal in city planning. Population figure 4,695 referenced, with notes on population trends and expected impact on services. Ambiguous OCR text limits full detail. core claim concerns revised population estimate and policy implications.
Washington Sept 1 General Otis chosen to fill the post of chief officer in the lake department vacated by General Wheeler. Miss Frances Seneeeiphia wins woman’s championship defeating Mira Curtis of Boston six up four to play. Democratic convention met at 2 pm. W. S. Thompson elected secretary. Elmira population up by 4,778 to 9,502.
The police committee met this afternoon to review the investigation report concerning Magaw. The report clears Magaw of any lapse in duty and notes no changes in account handling, following questions raised by Council and inquiries about beer paraphernalia captured in liquor raids.
An officer named Carpenter was removed from the police force during a Colorado visit for causes related to excessive talking about department affairs. The action focused on conduct and internal disclosures observed while away from duty.
The district court term began with the end of the prior term and adjourned after dinner. September term starts Tuesday with civil jury on September 10 followed by criminal jury. Several cases heard with bonds set and disputes postponed to the next term.
An ad asserts the British Doctors Institute at 613 Topeka Avenue offers cures for piles skin diseases cancers and tumors without surgery. It promises relief from asthma hay fever rheumatism paralysis and stomach issues with a new treatment and invites stamped replies.
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