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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1900
Page
6
A fragmentary note describes an event at Besiding near 415 Kansas Avenue on a Saturday evening. The text mentions a person named Joset with feathers and an accusation of blame, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR. Further readable facts are not provided.
Reports from Hazleton Wilkesbarre and Schuylkill show miners at many mines returning to work while others remain idle. Union leaders claim over a thousand men struck with up to fifteen thousand more ready to join. Operators fear disruption but anticipate possible settlements as talks in Wyoming Valley progress and detective agencies are deployed to monitor the situation.
On the last Sunday, the Third Presbyterian meeting on avenue votes to approve a new resolution. The brief notice records the panel’s decision and mentions the forthcoming afternoon program.
The Fercial Club Relief Committee reports cash contributions totaling over $800 for Galveston sufferers. Treasurer John Eltoon notes funds include $19 from Knights and Ladies of Incurits. Provisions may buy a relief car. if raised, it will be sent, otherwise funds go to the committee’s relief work.
The first heavy frost of the season along the Mississippi Valley was reported this morning in Crosse Wisconsin. The temperature dropped from 80 degrees to a much lower level over the past two days.
Washington dispatch notes the weather bureau bulletin predicting unseasonably low temperatures east of a river for the next 45 hours. A first front of the season is seen tonight in Ohio valley, Lake region, western New England, central New York and mountain areas of Pennsylvania, Maryland and West Virginia. Temperatures will not drop below 40 degrees nor injure vegetation or crops.
Canton Ohio September 17 cool cloudy weather keeps the McKinley family indoors. Colonel and Mrs Taylor arrive as guests at the Seadney home. Townes Kansas dates loom with populist plans to visit several cities including Salina Abilene Concordia and Lawrence with speeches scheduled through October 1 to 34.
Population of Cities, Washington, Sept 17 reports census by percentage with 24,000 population against 33,500 in 1880 showing an increase of 6,161 or 18.44 percent. A doctor quips to a pessimistic patient about hot weather and next winter’s cold.
A fragmented item notes greenbarka and old Fill be Bald in a heading related to truthful letters re eeetement one. The readable line hints at a story about boxes of gold and a possible title for further detail.
The Colorado Republican convention opened with Frank Del Percy of San Miguel leading for lieutenant governor. Candidates for supreme bench included Charles vender of Leadville and Todiee 5. &. Downer of Boulder. J. W. Hiwell of Puebla and Jos eph Millison of Fremont were mentioned for offices, with Mrs. John R. Hanna unopposed for superintendent of public schools.
Cleveland Sept 17 Daniel TR Hanna son of the late Otuo junior senator is sued for 451 by his former wife Kurringtos Hanna in common pleas court. It claims after divorce he agreed to pay a baby support and alimony but failed to do so.
New York Sept 17 Richard Croker visited the Democratic state committee with harmony joy and reportedly 1,000,000 dollars. It was his first since Bryan's nomination to meet the Hill faction at the headquarters. He pledged daily visits and time with the committee, expressing strong confidence in a Democratic victory.
In Camptown New Jersey a seven member homing cat club was formed and named for a feline emblem. Members own labeled lofts of cats and train them to return home quickly along country routes, with a recent five thousand yard race testing the cats' return speed and reliability.
Homeseekers excursions spur September and October trips selling tickets to points in Arkansas Oklahoma and Indian Territory. Ad copy features scattered garbled dialogue and ad phrases, with references to venues and prices. The readable fragmentary text suggests a promotional notice from Kiladelphia Press, lacking clear dates or precise terms.
The Galveston hurricane disaster prompts rapid troop movements and relief convoys. Dallas churches raise funds while refugees stream into Houston and inland Texas. Charity drives, Knights of Pythias appeals, and international condolences underscore a nation in collective crisis.
A harsh portrayal of Irish domestic service contrasts with praise for loyal servants. The piece laments poor homes with mud floors and scant utensils while celebrating servants who remain devoted and trustworthy in times of trouble. Parliament ends September 25 and news from Dresden reports Prince Albert of Saxony killed in a carriage crash near Wolkau.
Late yesterday market summaries show wheat futures higher amid steady receipts and improving demand. Cattle and hogs mixed as traders weigh October activity with subdued near term prices and stronger wholesale bids. Receipts listed. Chicago summary notes October openness and cautious shift in futures while provisions edge quiet.
A碎 fragmented market update cites wheat trends with mention of Chicago frost impacts and New York butter prices. It references Topeka market quotes, grain clearances, and futures near the start of September with scattered notes on gas and cattle and green salt products.
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