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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1900
Page
12
Fragmented market notes show corn and wheat trading with mixed sentiment. Prices drift lower on some futures while exports and demand hint at stability, with butter and sugar markets steady, and no dramatic shifts in New York money markets.
A promotional appeal touts cures for skin diseases, cancers, fatty tumors, ulcers, rheumatism, and more. It promises no surgery, no cutting, and references supposedly backing success rates. The missive lists an address at 720 Tepeks Avenue and asks for replies by stamps.
Secretary J H Curran of the Popu Mat state central committee accuses Republicans of luring Popu Nat and Democratic voters from the state to work for coal and jumper companies in other districts. He says the scheme aims to remove fusion voters and notes his group cannot match the Republican funds or tactics, urging voters to stand firm as November approaches.
The Populist state committee lists dates for speakers for the week ending October 6. Notable names include Allen O. Myera of Opto, C. A. Towne, J. D. Botkin, and H. P. ae. The schedule spans counties and towns such as Leavenworth, Dover, Fort Scott, Mankato, Elk City, Neosho Falls, Le Roy, Burlingame, Waterville, Leavenworth, Atchison, Nortonville, Phillipsburg, and Lawrence, with events set for October 1 through October 6.
The Baptist state convention adjourned at 1 PM after electing officers: President Rev. Ewing of Kansas, Secretary John T. Lewis Wichita, Co-secretary Rev. Aey Ret, Kan. M. A. Rev. D Issacs and Mee EB, with addresses by An- Mee Bacon and others on Christian Education.
Hale Hamilton, a Topeka native and son of J D St Hamilton, makes his New York stage debut next week. He joins the Louis James Kathryn Kidder company at the Grand Opera house in A Midsummer Night's Dream, with Wasenhaus and Kemper presenting. Critics predict a bright career as he leaves study to pursue acting full time. The James Kidder company is slated to appear at the Cray on December 20.
Governor Roosevelt spoke to several hundred in El Dorado after a damp outdoor gathering at five in the morning. He recalled Kansas support for his vice presidential nomination and urged unity and brotherhood of Americans, noting prosperity since Bryan’s dire predictions four years earlier. Messages also awaited his Chanute stop with crowds at the station.
George A August, once a Topeka resident, died by shooting in New York. The notice notes a long period since the alleged act and references a Topeka history with prior employment as a sheriff. The report ties the death to a past incident and mentions local connections.
Fragmentary ad copy praises an old remedy for indigestion and stomach disorders. Claims long-standing reputation and ease of use. Mentions Hostetter and a private sale date, but relies on vague assurances rather than concrete details.
Contingent from Page 9.1 lists Bert Braggiotti and family departing Oct 5 for Topeka, where Claude Ne Be Tin and Patty Butio will wed Oct 11. Mabel Wilcom to marry Str atlin and return home. Celeste Nellis praised as a gifted pianist in Paris and New York, with Eleanor Fisher as accompanist. Local society mentions dances, invitations, club meetings, and visits around town, including Mrs. Newlen visiting Fort Madison and various residents hosting gatherings through late September.
Adlai F Stevenson outlines a campaign schedule arranged by the national Democratic committee. The itinerary lists Greenville on Oct 5, Springfield Oct 6 night, Wooster, Milleraburg, and Coadock ton with day and night events. Willems and Payee assist with speeches as Stevenson heads to Indianapolis. James H Bekele proposes speaking runs in St Paul, Indianapolis, St Louis and Louisville for McKinley and Roosevelt.
Bank Week Statement shows totals from associated banks with loans at 917 million 475 thousand 600 and other items noted. Data reflects a decline in surplus and averages for the period reported.
A reader describes relief from long standing female weakness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She credits improved energy, reduced back and bearing down pain, and says her life was saved by the treatment. Additional testimonials note recovery from fatigue and menstrual issues.
The clipping lists Edna Pitts visiting Kansas City for a week while North Topeka plans a new store at 10 Kansas Avenue. It mentions many locals traveling to join relatives in Aurora Princeton Chicago and Lawrence and notes a Shawnee County day school association event at North Topeka Friday and Saturday October 5.
Barry Carson Clarke and his company travel from Emporia to Topeka then Manhattan as they prepare a new comedy act titled What Did Tomkins De. The troupe is on the road with performances tonight and prior stops included a late last night engagement in Emporia.
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