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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1900
Page
5
Our Bargain Basement lines feature incomplete colors on wash goods. Cotton shirt waists silk shirt waists separate skirts petticoats ladies suits and laces embroideries gloves handkerchiefs dress goods and dress linings. All stock represented except millinery and carpets all marked at bargain prices to attract daily shoppers downtown.
Topeka audiences saw a vivid stage picture of California life with Senoritas vaqueros and Indians in elaborate costume as two San Diego youths produced a musicale at the Crawford theatre. The Amateurs’ effort featured a Spanish flavored libretto and music, with period dress and authentic scenic effects, though critics noted uneven narrative and some overlong scenes.
A Topeka audience enjoyed a soprano heavy performance featuring Celene the Angustenan's daughter with strong operatic volt and notable encores. Cast member Mill W. J Milan Kittie and Mr Prib bis delivered solid voices in Father Atselmo and Bishop roles. Reception started tentative but grew into enthusiasm as the show progressed. Production to be repeated tonight and tour plans across several Kansas villages next week.
Forty five Protestant Episcopal church bishops visit New York for a meeting with Bishop Potter. The event at the Players' Club House Room involves the Redsee uf bishope and missionary society activities with notable bishops from Minnesota Pennsylvania West Virginia Rhode Island and others.
Ottumwa reports ex Senator H L Waterman plans a bid for the Republican nomination in Iowa's Sixth district. Major J F Lacey, current congressman seeking reelection, and Captain John W Curr are also named as willing candidates.
A Topeka social column notes Mrs T A Beck and Mrs Willis Eamo hosted a large Crawford Tea at Mr Beck's Quincy Street home. About 230 invited guests attended from two to six, with elaborate pink and green decor, gowns from antiquated fashion, and performances by Miss Nine Thomas. Guests included Mrs Ned Mercer and many others, with attendees later visiting and viewing the china and silver.
Postmaster Guthrie reports a mail pouch pad lock from Santa Fe officials. Mentions Moxien family voting Republican and a maritime reference. Notes cooperation to lock wheel contracts and a possible civic improvement for visitors.
Promoters in close contact indicate extensions granted until June 1. Opinion among those involved is that consolidation will be effected fairly soon and absorbed by the prominent concern.
A four brick assault by a boy on his sister led to the death of a nearby baby. The incident occurred during a quarrel between the eight year old sister and the child, while Pit apr James two years from today faces awaiting inquest proceedings.
Items left with Kimball Printing on Kansas Avenue include notices and sale items. One entry notes a residence for sale at 123 Holman Street. Local names Clare Neiswender J T Bell Mary Chapin and Mrs Mary Chapin appear among travel sales and church related notices. A U P workers plan to Wyoming for lace curtain jobs.
Fraternal lodges to have right of way at the fair with Topeka merchants offered choice of space. Committee aims to reserve booths early to avoid foreign competition and extend time for programme and entertainments. The event opens Monday May 5 with a grand carnival and electric trades parade and street exposition amid evolving features.
A Kan county notice outlines committees for Workmen Day activities and related parades and street fair programs. It mentions Knights of security, Knights of Jas, and a city entertainment program linked to Elis Day. The text is fragmentary with several garbled phrases and names.
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