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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1900
Page
5
A scrambled report notes serious trouble surrounding the Chicago grandstand build with a large force of carpenters convening. It mentions construction issues, contractors, and a planned event at the site, hinting at disruption during the city celebration.
The notice describes crop conditions in multiple divisions amid wet weather. It notes sht fields with late planting, delayed corn and fruit trees, and general delayed growth across Jewell and Philippe Uy regions. It mentions unexpected heat, washed soil, and ongoing evaluations of yields and quality.
The passage promotes Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the proven remedy for painful periods. It asserts wide female endorsement and claims many women have been cured, urging readers to write for help and delay.
The report notes timely sowing of millet and cane in Sumner, with harvest activity in Harvey and Kingman. Progress continues in the northern counties, peaches and cherries blooming in central and north central regions. Oats and barley emerge strongly in the north central counties, with good forage from range grass. Hall occurred in Trego.
Roy Crawford organized stock company to perform in Spokane and Topeka with 12 actors in a 10 week engagement. Repertoire includes Blas see and The Hand of Fate. Debuts at Crymond theater and Auditors in Spokane with rehearsals starting this week. City entertainment officials emphasize quality and ability of performers. Death of Rev. J. G. Pratt noted at Leavenworth with Baptist mission history described.
The Lakota club met with Mrs. David Palmer for the final regular session before two weeks hence at Miss Nina Thomas’s Potwin home to plan next year. Miss Mary Thompson and Mrs Charles Adams led a discussion on Paris of Today with Miss Bessie West’s paper and Miss Myrtle Estes guiding topics for visiting points. Miss Abby Ware showed photographs and Miss Anna Bell Jonas socialized with friends. The gathering featured music, cards, and cake walking with refreshments.
About forty guests attended a club anniversary marked by a pleasant program of music and literature followed by supper. The event featured a two course menu and reflected warm host community spirit.
The city council and park commissioners plan to procure Central Park at Clay and Thirteenth Street despite the failed park proposition. A new mortgage under $11.08 will back the purchase while an impending city council district plan aims to fund improvements via local taxes on the affected property.
A Topeka council committee will meet Thursday evening to discuss building a new waterworks plant. Mayor Drew has sought price terms from the Topeka Water Company for selling the plant as the franchise nears expiration, while opponents fear the company will push for a costly new franchise rather than sell.
Chicago reports DC Armour arriving from Pasadena and announcing retirement from public duties. Dr J Le Miller says Armour will monitor progress and oversee business, then withdraw from supervision. Armour plans Europe travel May 10. he is in good health.
In Brooklyn Cal Hawkins of California refused to box when McPartland of New York could not appear as scheduled. Jerry Sullivan of Houston replaced McPartland. Hawkins dominated the uneven bout until the referee stopped it in the second round, awarding Hawkins the win.
A collage of city happenings includes plans for a new church building, street paving proposals on Tyler Street and Fillmore Street, a call for roadwork, sheriff and public notices, library book shipments, and appointments affecting elections, taxation, and local civic groups.
Document describes a Topeka incorporation petition with directors L. H. Hanson A. C. Brann Hall and W. J. Williams noting they will move to Topeka. Fire limits extend to Tenth Avenue affecting plans for frame buildings just south of the avenue as residents press for expansion.
At the New York expo dates announced include rowing on August 20, sailing May 20 23 24 27 for river contests and three sea days in July August. Yachts up to ten tons race at Moulan and ten to twenty tons at Havre. An offshore event features more than 325,000 vessels competing June 35 and the Sunday after. Swimming contests set for August 12 at Betar Asmeren.
Kansas newspaper publishers plan to form a state organization modeled on Michigan’s, discussed at the State Secretary George Clark’s office. M S Grown outlined Michigan’s system, noting telegraph reports and shared printing facilities. possible cost savings were cited. Committees were named for membership, constitution, and legislation, with a future Topeka meeting planned.
The Rock Island line offers a Wichita and return trip for 4.62 dollars with tickets on sale April 23 and 24 and final return dated April 26.
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