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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
5
In Topeka a fervent talk centers on shirt waists for men as A W Dana claims originality and Johnny Waters backs emancipation with fashion. Local men debate patterns, fabrics, and the ethics of masculine shirt waists while tailors and clerks scramble to stock suitable options amid a lively street corner discourse.
Pittsburgh report claims Carnegie company closed a deal for ten million units of ore to gain decisive control of the Lake Superior ore districts. The firm declined to confirm or deny the report today, leaving the matter unsettled and widely discussed.
The society page details a large Miss Nellie Bak house party hosted by Miss Anabelle Troutman and others with guests from Emporia and Kansas City. The lawn event featured a dancing platform, Japanese lanterns, flags, a punch bow, and elaborate lighting. Numerous notices follow of visits, outings, and future social plans involving local families and guests from Topeka, Emporia, and Kansas City, with many attending gatherings through the week.
A dozen friends gathered informally Thursday evening at Tupeka Avenue home. Mrs James Kellar hosted her niece Miss Mary Goss of Verneraville Pa returning from a two week trip through Colorado and Utah. Mrs E B Foulks received news of the death of her mother Mrs Constance Bowen of Colony Kansas.
Eastbound Colorado Springs to Chicago Rock Island passenger train No ? struck the rear of eastbound freight No 90 near Bethune Colorado this morning at 1 55. Engineer James Boyle and Pirciwan Altright were slightly injured. The passenger engine overturned and the main line was blocked about four hours as passengers changed trains and baggage was transferred.
Fragmentary text describes a planned political display by supporters of Bryan and Roosevelt era factions. It mentions erecting a flagpole with a large garrison flag, bearing names and arms, and notes involvement of local figures and partisan demonstrations. The garbled excerpt hints at fundraising and approval processes linking to a public controversy.
Scott, Democratic nominee for Congress in the Sixth district, begins his campaign at Atwood on Saturday. He will address why the nomination and election belong to him, argue the two thirds rule and fusion support, and claim Dykes was not the legitimate nominee. He plans no further speeches until September after a Knights Templar event.
A Grand Rapids man identified as David Powers, a bagwaseman, died in a city hospital following the Wednesday collision between the Grand Rapids and Indian cart way. The incident, dated Aug 17, remains under investigation as authorities confirm the victim’s identity and cause of death. The Colorado Flyer train schedule notes the Great Rock Island Route leaving Topika at 8 10 p m and arriving Colorado Springs 10 8, Denver 11 o'clock NEXta.
Topeka daily notes report cantaloupes below standard and crowds preparing for a circus. Dr. Lowry travels to Kenosha for rest. Linus S Webbie reads proofs at State Journal. City council meets this afternoon at 4.00. Col Walker from Missouri Arkansas visits. Watercolors exhibit at Kellam Hook. Waterworks bond interest, lodge meeting, and circus eve plans populate the city.
Aug 17 reports from Colorad o towns describe forests burning near Pine Creek Gulch Hilverwide Breckenridge Dillon Montrove and Del Norte with large areas of timber destroyed and valleys swirled in smoke. Fire spreads in several directions threatening timber and property.
Reports describe widespread damage along the Rio Grande headwaters and Uncompahgre plateau as fires burn three vent sites. Authorities fear extensive timber loss, citing intentional arson and urging immediate state fire patrols amid looming drought. Rangers have mobilized a large contingent to battle the blazes overnight.
Ho Yow, Chinese consul general at San Francisco, warned at an Ebell Society talk that converting the vast Chinese population to Christianity could backfire. He argued 500 million Chinese will advance with weapons and industry, jeopardizing white civilization. He blamed missionary work, territorial grabs, and desecration of Chinese central homes as roots of tensions and urged no nation to force religion on another.
Shawnee county reports another notable corn specimen sent to the courthouse yesterday. Frank Fleming runs a farm near Silver Lake. A white field corn ear measured fourteen inches long and weighed nearly a pound and a half with well filled kernels. Not extraordinary for Shawnee county.
London August 17 Sir Henry Simpson veterinary surgeon to the queen and former president of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons was found drowned at Date Buckinzhasahire where he owned the Southern estate He was born in 1349 and once served as mayor of Windsor
New York and Buffalo report that Japan has no plan to issue a war loan in the United States. S. Uchida, the Japanese consul, states the government has no intention to float any loan in connection with the war on China. The story mentions travel routes via the Wabash and other lines to Buffalo.
About 20 west makers on the east side walked out in a strike after a prior executive board resolution ordered a general strike. The strikers demand the union scale wage for fifty nine hours weekly, weekly pay, and walking delegate inspection rights, with the union to inspect shops at any time.
At the Wabash general offices it is announced that patrons will have the option to travel by water between Toledo Detroit and Cleveland. The Detroit and Cleveland Navigation line will operate between Toledo Detroit and Cleveland. The Cleveland and Buffalo Transportation line will run between Cleveland and Buffalo, with the Northern steamship line connecting Detroit.
The Seventh regiment marched from Fort Adare to escort duty in China observation with militia companies and citizens aiding. A force, under General, saw a notable sendoff as the unit departed amid gunfire and signaling.
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