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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
6
A call to readers to submit tips or notices about lost items found or things for sale. Encourages sharing trade offers and room for hire requests through The State Journal.
Local notice announces a three day free insert for a small advertisement. No charge offered for the duration.
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Plymouth Indiana September 22 Bryan opened his first stop with a sizable crowd awaiting at the station. He spoke from the rear platform, urging support for self government and criticizing Republican policies on imperialism and governance, while predicting possible future city visits if needed.
G Fred Miller of Topeka files in U S heat court against John Kemper of Clark County Mississippi alleging malicious prosecution and wrongful detention after Kemper charged him before a grand jury. Miller says he was held two weeks without counsel and access to property, seeking 25000 damages. case moved from Shawnee to the circuit.
Judge W A Zokner notes 14 of 138 voters in Ottawa Township switched to Republicans this year. Judge Reed visits campus while reporting on local political changes. The township polled by the local committee shows a swing supporting the Republican ticket.
Ticket sales for the auditorium opening show have attracted strong interest with $250 worth sold in advance. The committee reports brisk demand, and seats are moving quickly as the performance approaches next Wednesday.
Rio de Janeiro reports a bank run at the Banco treuiles with the government promising aid. Officials consider alternative support as public confidence collapses and attempts to calm depositors intensify.
Report from Tacoma Washington on September 1 details a torpedo boat accident involving a seaplane engine failure. A broken coupling and snapped shaft damaged the main engine, causing fire and steam. Repairs to replace the damaged shaft and related gear will take about a month at an estimated cost of around 108 dollars.
Sept 1 Havana reports a strict canary order going into effect. Police enforce the ban amid city disruptions, with officials aiming to conduct limited local celebrations and ensure compliance while authorities consider further amendments.
A garbled OCR snippet references a man named Ryan Surrendare tied to maintaining quiet order. The fragment mentions his role in handling liquor charges and an association with a person or location named Ciarrete He.
A disrupted event ended with Garrett running into the street and shouting police. Ryan fled toward the station, provided a bail amount and posted a $20 cash bond for his appearance.
The article recounts Governor Roosevelt addressing a large crowd from the rear platform at Castlewood during a stop on his tour, with a subsequent demonstration at Watertown. It notes Castlewood in Coddington county, their mobilization for militarism debates, and mentions other figures like Governor Shaw of Sons, Senator Nelson, and Col. Stover. The piece critiques Democratic opposition and contrasts Republican principles with Cleveland era policies, highlighting themes of loyalty to Republican legacy, tariffs, and territorial policy.
Returns from most towns put Fill for governor ahead by 22 080 with Laney trailing. The report notes 36 small towns yet to report. A prominent treatment section follows, promoting a pile cure product with claims of rapid relief and a money back guarantee.
Colorful flyer lists train service from Topeka at 10 p.m. to Colorado Springs with deliveries at 10 a.m. next day. Includes reference to the Great Rock Island Route, indicating timetable details and morning arrival.
A Kansas City paper runs a fake tale that Reverend Sheldon could become Chief of Police. The piece alleges past acts closing taverns and seizing liquor to convict violators, while noting his detachment from Topeka and likely refusal if offered the job.
A Duncan Clark troupe private car derailed near Norah switch north of Bicebwood. Nine killed including Patrick Patterson the cook, and many injured. The car jumped rails, crashed, caused injuries to Patterson's wife and others. Duncan Clarke among the injured. cause cited as four trucks breaking.
Republican candidate for Congress man-at-Large Scott spoke at the Wakarusa Republican picnic despite distractions from rubber whistles crying babies a baseball game and email mêlée His remarks praised the party of McKinley and contrasted it with Cleveland era failures noting progress under Republican governance and calling for sound money and expansion He was introduced by Frank Stahl as organizer and police guard for the Topeka event
In Huron and Brookings, Governor Roosevelt spoke amid a busy day of parades and public events. Crowds packed streets near the courthouse as Roosevelt defended US expansion and contrasted it with Jefferson era actions, while a special excursion train brought attendees from nearby towns. Local markets report steady wheat and corn prices with healthy demand and ongoing trade evaluations.
Wheat traded firmer on Liverpool advances and light northwest receipts after a quiet start. Prices climbed with strong cash demand, Oct wheat up, corn steady on good cron prospects, hogs steady to easy and steers and heifers trading around the mid teens. Local receipts and market action shown with price movements and brief notes on exports and futures.
Fragmentary notes from Kansas City detail cattle ship prices and market terms. It mentions cash values, September timing, and local produce dealings with unclear items such as marker, tower, and sites. The readable bits indicate a market update with prices and names tied to local trade in Missouri.
The article describes Chicago grain and hog market activity with signals of price shifts. It mentions wheat, corn, oats and cotton trends and notes prospects of American exporters and overseas references. It lists futures months including September October December and May with bids and demand near open prices.
A garbled report discusses a New York market figure nicknamed Hoss and comments from the Board of Trade about securities. It notes speculation on price directions and a notable reappearance of a figure named Veiga, with references to the Illinois Pennsylvania trade and expected wider effects on the securities market. The text mentions labor actions, a prominent strike, and ongoing market activity with prices and brokers in the background.
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