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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
8
An enigmatic fragmentary poem-like item notes a debt relief event tied to a parish and a chapel niche. It references a preceding ceremony, a button, a choke of fate, and a somber reflection on mortality. Names and places are unclear due to damaged OCR but imply a local church fundraiser with symbolic acts.
Bank Commissioner Breidenthal issues a call to state and private banks requesting an official statement on their condition at year end. The notice notes publication in the journal and stresses delays affect printing. private bankers may list owners instead of directors and must provide requested statistical information for public access.
Police raids restart amid confidence under the new chief. Early entries on the register include Geo Kilner H Ryan and Hugh Dowling. Klauer posts bond and is released while others await attorney handling. The era aims to curb trouble by tightening control on witnesses and suspects in the station process.
Assistant state superintendent W. Litue reports on county institute statistics held in Kansas. Total attendance across counties averaged 351.29 per county with 165 instructors and 2331 institute days. Total expenses reached 28 2248 dollars, daily county costs averaged 15.46 dollars.
County officers show irregularities in July and August expenses with unclear figures. The August total appears near 276 dollars while July shows a higher amount, suggesting discrepancies in record keeping and accounting practices within the county offices.
Miss Alice Safford, daughter of Harry Safford, gains local attention as a young sopranos hopeful at the Church of the Good Shepherd. Though not yet Ui years old, she impresses with a quiet voice and talent that church members believe will mature into remarkable solos.
Social and personal items list residents visiting, traveling, and hosting in a Kansas town. Notes mention Miss Bolmmar, Mrs. Tasker, Mr. and Mrs. Wooters of Great Bend, and several gatherings in Lawrence, Atchison, Leavenworth, and Topeka. Numerous departures and arrivals include university enrollments, visits with relatives, and local social events across May and June.
A Chattanooga woman describes years of indigestion nervousness and headaches from coffee. After six months of using Postum Food Coffee she stopped coffee entirely and reports no grounding issues. She notes Postum’s dark mocha like brew and shares a tip to prevent overflow by adding a dab of butter to the pot.
Boys' black cheviot suits and dark cassimeres priced at six dollars. Durable fabrics marketed for sturdy wear.
Fade to Jotn this ite who has been there for several weeks. Mines Naona and Edna Bainter are making a short visit in Perry. Mr Edgar Stewart of Council Grove has returned home after sev eral weeks visit with Mr Hay Williams. Mr Charlie Davis has been spending a few days with his brother A C Davis in Potwin. In Tempora club will picnic at Garfield Park this afternoon and remain for the concert. Mr Ashur Adams and daughters of Osage City are in the city guests of Miss Crane.
Morrison Alabama residents reel after anti license party loses in a special election. Three aldermen resigned, a new council issues liquor licenses with town clerk signature removing mayoral power. Mayor Robert Wallace resigns after backing anti license ticket.
Lewis Van Aken and John Courtright, both of Lackawaxen, Pa, shot a large eagle at Twin Lakes, Pike County. The bird attacked as they approached and was ultimately killed after being restrained and struck with weapons. The eagle measured six feet six inches from wingtip to wingtip. Van Aken traveled to New York to have the carcass examined.
Rock Island will sell round trip tickets to Chicago Peoria St Louis St Paul Minneapolis Milwaukee Duluth Superior and intermediate points on September 10 and 26 at one fare plus 2 dollars minimum. A concert by Marshall's band is planned at Garfield Park.
William Miller Manuel Ferrugelo and John Fernandes San Quentin fishermen fought a school of sharks after their skiff was damaged while approaching shoal. They slammed boats with oars and boathooks as sharks battered the craft, finally reaching shore with the hull taking on water and the pursuers scattering in shallow water.
In St Louis a woman named Saya reveals she wore boy’s clothing for eight years to travel. She says her parents died in World War I era, she married tramp Harry King, and has roamed via boxcars and trucks with no relatives. She now wears female attire and is under police matron care.
A large crowd met the Republican vice presidential candidate in Saginaw on September 7 as a procession formed and escorted him to a central stand. Governor Roosevelt spoke for five minutes referencing a banner about campaign tactics and urging the public to let well enough alone amid political rhetoric.
A speech urges keeping the current administration, appealing to old school Democrats and good Americans alike. It stresses national unity beyond birth, trade, or origin, praising the administration's home conditions as the basis of prosperity. The excerpt notes a campaign train departure and stops with Roosevelt, Cosgrove, and Fordney as speakers.
War Department dispatches reveal a sudden uprising of native prisoners at Bilibid Prison. Four inmates were killed and fifteen wounded as the riot swept through the cell blocks. A Filipino inmate sparked the eruption by leaping toward the native foreman, triggering a violent mob reaction.
Manchester England Sept 7 At a meeting of the cotton spinners it was decided not to purchase American spot cotton during September Four fifths of employers attended. The decision could lead to closure of many mills. Washington Sept 7 Census Bureau says York Pa population 23454 up from 1590 by 12 981 or 58 per cent Also Osceola Wisconsin population 21014 up 5080 or 24 per cent
Tickets will be sold from Colorado Springs and Pueblo Colorado and Salt Lake and Ogden Utah from June 1 to September 15 at greatly reduced rates. The advertisement notes concert events and urges readers to subscribe to the Journal.
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