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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1900
Page
6
An advertising item describes a WJ Dainty box with an exquisite wrapper and fragrant perfume, arguing soap blends ruin perfume value. It questions paying for multiple articles and promotes buying pure Ivory Soap as the wiser choice for those with cultivated taste. Ivory Soap is claimed to be 99 44 percent pure.
Report from the Annus convention in Detroit Michigan on September 4 details a heated debate over adopting a ruling for governing the order. The event included remarks on the forty eight hour rule for letter carriers and concerns about department access and oversight, with various officials presenting explanations and candidations.
Fragmented OCR text reports a Wichita line about Famen Richey and James Richey amid Republican party confusion in Sedgwick County. It mentions veteran workers, alleged fraud, and nominations amid turmoil within the Hepotlican ranks and Bryanami era politics.
Fractured and garbled text outlines a third party convention in New York City to select nominees for president and vice president. Mentions include Musanduanette Towls of Colorado Finke Warriia Ham s Paul Fuller from Kentucky and other figures. The piece references district control and potential reshaping of party lines.
Bryan and Breldenthal Club hosts an evening event on Wednesday September 16 with Waters speaking as part of the fusion Inte tomormi night in Topeka. The venue is 48 Kansas Avenue Caplan Waters attends the gathering.
Census returns from Fort Wayne Indiana and Charlestown show population figures with modest gains over prior counts. The release notes total populations and percent increases, detailing city and surrounding area figures and noting regional comparisons across shifts in census counts.
A pancake trademark infringement suit named Pancake Case was heard in district court with extensive testimony. Attorney briefing and numerous questions marked the proceedings as the case grew in volume, with 1,670 pages of single spaced testimony and thousands of questions posed to witnesses.
A New York court reports that a wife, told her husband was dead, married another man. The case involves prior marriages and a divorce proceeding. Hamburg ship line and addresses appear in the fragmentary report, with references to a Mr Stix and divorce actions continuing.
In Kansas City Missouri Bishop Glennon opposes the new Butler theater set to open soon. He claims it will resemble a saloon and threatens to block liquor licenses. He notes 1100 local children pass the venue on school days and labels the theater as promoting disreputable vaudeville.
Dr Deonard PI Eneipbin delivered remarks at the thirty seventh Algerican Veterinary convention in Detroit Canverton region. The address outlined annual aims and commissions for veterinarians and noted welcome ceremonies during the event.
To be a children’s home under the Evangeli cal Lutheran joint synod agreement, the former orphan’s home at Atterban, Pa, will be run as a children’s home funded by voluntary contributions. Rev. L. Sotah, Capital University house father, notes the plan will be maintained by donors with a decision announced this Wednesday.
Cincinnati Sept. 4 The will of David Linton was probated. The estate is valued at 15 000 000 to 20 000 000 dollars. Mrs Charles P Taft is the only heir. The case centers on the vast fortune and the single heir.
In Tlon ton September 4 the bankruptcy court examined Baron Budeli. The case concerns insolvency with debts around £40. Creditors claim little from the estate while administrative charges and costs loom.
Webb McNall argues in an interview that he turned over about 77 990 31 to the state treasury and to W V Church, presenting cancelled checks and receipts as proof. The exchange centers on firemen relief funds and other 1899 deposits, with Church rebutting the claim and McNall publishing the checks to support his account.
Jacob H Roller 78 a former resident seven miles west of Topeka was struck by an eastbound Union Pacific train near Updegra crossing about two miles west of town shortly after eight today. The single horseman driver died instantly. The body was taken to Topeka for a coroner's inquest. Porter a nearby farmer said warning signals were shouted but ignored, and the track offers a clear view. Roller fathered twelve children. funeral arrangements not yet made.
A London report claimed two plague cases near the docks, with officials saying the total cases remain under observation and not all details released. In New York, September 1, 4 President Murphy of the health department said there is no fear of a broader outbreak and detention hospital admission is not required.
Cuthbert and Sargent of Topeka won the contract to build the new Beloit county courthouse. The Topeka firm secured the project with a bid that met county specifications and deadlines.
In Detroit the third conference of the Amalgamated Associations of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers begins with twenty two committee members meeting to set terms for scale and wage negotiations. Morning sessions focused on outlining possibilities. The union seeks greater discretion in settlements than in prior talks.
Detroit report notes Judge William Newton of Flint writes a column endorsing Republican candidates. He cites failures of the Democratic party on currency tariff, Cuban issue courage and Bryan's retirement, and praises President McKinley for guiding the Spanish-American War and shaping American history. Newton has long served as Seventh District circuit judge and was previously defeated for the Supreme Court bench in a Democratic primary.
George W Vandervilt starts an endowment fund to support the Clarence Barker Memorial Hospital at Biltmore. The hospital will open formally next Tuesday. The Barker family connection includes Adele Bima Parker Schmidt Virginia Purdy Barker and Huntington’s Place Still Vacant New York September 4 at Southern Pacific offices. A report claimed a board meeting was not called and the Huntington place vacancy remains unresolved. A dispatch notes work on the Igo to Mazatlan line has been abandoned.
A Herald report notes Shen Tung, a three year resident, and his wife welcomed their first child in the United States. The birth has drawn wide interest from Chinese legation members and observers curious about Americanization of the family.
President plans to attend his niece’s wedding in Somerset Pennsylvania on the 12th and may depart for Somerset on the 10th. It remains undecided whether he will return to Washington from Somerset or proceed to Canton after the ceremony.
Washington dispatch from General Chaffee reports plans for relief in Taku and notes 5,009 effectives in China with Sixth Cavalry and others, stating a 5,000 base for supplies and winter tenting needs. He says full power rests with Wead Chang, requests escort wagons and tents, and warns rail repair may delay river access. The department has anticipated transport and tentage needs.
Arthur Goebel, brother and devisee under Governor Goebel’s will, filed a claim for 10000 dollars against the governor’s estate for Dr J N McCormack of Bowling Green who attended William Goebel after he was shot at Frankfort. The Goebel brothers say they owe the physician a debt they never can pay.
War department in Washington reports loss of 704 tons of commissary stores aboard a transport. Meade and Californian arrived, diverting from Ching to Nagasaki, likely bound for Hong Kong for docking. Damaged or destroyed goods include winter supplies for China garrisons. replacement cargo to be shipped before the close season.
A fragmentary local item mentions P Doran traveling to Emporia and a 12 year old colored boy, a $2 polices court fine for fighting, J W Hainer returning to work, and a meeting of the Auditorium committee at the Commercial Lab room. It states advance sale tickets for Auditorium openings handled by Orphans' home ladies, distribution of park territory, Tailway firemen urged to attend with families, and entertainment to be provided.
A chaotic scene unfolds as two card sharps cheat a table in a European setting. A defrauded player claims marked cards, the pack breaks, and $2,000 to $2,500 changes hands before two young men vanish toward Vegas.
Obituary notes two men, Mr. Miller aged about seventy, and Mr. Dudley, with service details. Miller died at East Sixth Street in Pac and was transported to Jewell City for burial after death at Petana. Dudley’s funeral was held at his home on Quincy Street.
New York September 4 the gorecoes are Raser Steel award here today for Gvideniey were declared. No statement was given attached to the other bills transacted by the tors.
Chicago trading day swings through weak early wheat cues and steady to firmer livestock values. Prices for corn oats and rye drift with holiday demand while hog receipts boost asking prices. livestock markets show steady cattle and higher wholesale pork demand amid uneven futures. Kansas City and Minneapolis notes mirror the uneven tone with cash markets reflecting limited confidence and export demand. Brokers Grain Co report notes market hesitancy and marginal gains in select grains.
Market page reports wheat prices and cattle prices with details on futures and market activity. It notes Topeka and Chicago markets, Wheat and Corn trends, and New York money market movements.
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