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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1900
Page
5
South Dakota Stock Growers meeting mentions rapid changes and cattle price talk. A naval demonstration is planned near Bartin with international spectators and military equipment on display. The article also notes Maundy Thursday origins and a travel discussion.
Horace Childs a toddler from Massachusetts was among Bellevue Hospital patients discharged to New York. He arrived with only four dollars, while a cab ride and confusion amid a whirl of activity followed. Nurses later found medicines in his pocket.
San Francisco April 1 B C Bergin a vault worker at the branch mint has been arrested on suspicion of stealing daily amounts of gold over months. Police say $10 weekly sums were taken and the thefts may total 215 to 220 a week. His father, an Oakland attorney, suffered a heart attack when informed. Superintendent Leach expects ongoing losses from the mint. Dull News continues with grain trade notes from Montreal and steamship talks in Oregon and Newfoundland.
A report notes the body of Louie Ostheim was brought to Chicago from Philadelphia after being found in a bed. His brother Tass Ostute arrived to handle affairs and arrange the funeral with the father.
The Calidorean’s Close features a Mary Queen of Scots discussion by Mrs. Small. A Topeka party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. M. McParland entertained guests with book-themed favors and costumes. Attendees modeled titles from Kenilworth to Middlemarch, sharing gifts and playful displays. The evening included a prize for progressively high five and a silver paper cutter, with refreshments and notes of upcoming club meetings and invitations.
Chicago April 11 details of arrangements for the Dewey Ball show elaborate design and color scheme. The entire auditorium will glow with white, blue and gold as Admiral Dewey is honored with a unique gala lighting and decor.
J S Sproat sells Star Grocery to E Montgomery of Farmington Alabama. Montgomery will take charge at once while Sproat remains with store for an indefInite period. The Star Grocery pledges continued high standards and value for customers in Topeka.
Topeka shoppers are urged to exchange Blue or Green Premium Stamps for cash or groceries, with claims that buying groceries here while using stamps avoids paying for the stamps. The ad markets baking powder, US price items, and assorted produce including navy beans, lima beans, oranges, lemons, and other staples.
A fragmented catalog lists canned goods and pantry staples including California Table Cherries Pineapple mixed fruits Lilac Succotash Linna Levering's Coffee Arbuckle Star Java Mocha meats and lard Armour and White Lard Kecart Paney Caitoraia Hams Worths Capital Kama Ty Sait Bacon and sugar cured breakfast bacon with unclear quantities and brands. The text appears as an OCR clip from a grocery advertisement with missing details.
The plan calls for Turkish tugs to swing from the second tier boxes while naval crews in Chicago uniform man ships along the ballroom. Venetian masts rise from prows and a vast canopy of draperies will frame the scene as five thousand invitations are issued for the ball.
Thieves struck the home of Orrin W. Potter ex-president of Illinois Steel on Burton Place near Lakeshore Drive, taking more than $20,000 in diamonds jewelry and silverware. The burglars entered between 7 and 9 pm while the family dined, ransacked upper floors and left with prized pieces including a diamond necklace and marquise stones. Police and detectives found no clues as investigators suspect the loot was shipped to other cities.
A potential clash between master builders and workers over overtime pay rates was resolved. The deal, mediated locally, ends talks of a strike and secures agreed compensation terms for overtime hours.
The Kansas Republican state committee contemplates replacing chairman Morton Albaugh and secretary Frank Brown. Talk centers on possible successors such as Tom Kelly and Charles Lobdell, with Dave Mulvane and Roy Richey also mentioned. Albaugh and Brown plan to step back while remaining minimally involved.
The state board of railroad assessors will meet Thursday in the state auditor’s office to plan this year’s work. Members include the Lieutenant Governor, state auditor, treasurer, secretary of state, and attorney general. No junket this year. The law requires the assessors to mail at least once every two years.
A man who had just been discharged from work was set on fire by a pistol discharge, causing injuries and prompting an investigation by local authorities.
Local column from North Topeka lists items for Kimball Printing and New Idea fashions, announces funeral attendances, sewer and plumbing notices, Easter shirt waists, and prices. Mentions Mr Harley Hamilton of Kansas City and James Coughlin with Creston trip plans. Reports a Baptist lecture for Grant school funds and Temperance Commission events.
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