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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1900
Page
8
The police report a busy period with 22 jointists arrested yesterday and this morning for selling liquor. The same men were seized again after returning to operate their joints, and authorities vow to continue arrests as long as joints remain open.
Police notes list individuals including Billie Kiley and Geo Bofom amid rising unrest. Threats posted by Negroes threaten three prominent white men and intimidate women. Peace officers from neighboring counties patrol the area to prevent clashes.
Wyandotte County is first and Shawnee second with Sedgwick third in school tax shares. Amounts vary from 25 to 9735 dollars. Total distributed is 221,846.68 dollars. Shawnee appears small in the overall distribution.
A Chicago conference of 16 colored Democrats gathered last night at the suggestion of the national Democratic committee to organize under Bryan's banner. Col Beck, formerly in command of a colored regiment, was elected vice chairman with Harvey Thompson, city attorney's office, as secretary. The event signals efforts to mobilize the colored vote for the Democratic ticket.
Local social notes list numerous residents and visitors including Mr and Mrs W H Horneday of Ponca City Oklahoma planning a September 5 Presbyterian church ceremony, welcoming guests to 1223 Quincy Street. The column details trips, visits in Chicago Paris Kentucky St Louis, and events with family, friends, and neighborly gatherings around Topeka.
Police headquarters log notes another robbery report amid pockets lost earlier. Officer McEiroy found three purses near the Union Pacific depot this morning. two were empty, the third held papers likely belonging to L. Reeve of Lawrence, plus various papers and small sums totaling 70 dollars.
New York Aug 24 details the will of C P Huntington allocating vast trusts and legacies. It distributes life interests to Mrs Huntington Archer Huntington and others, with multiple bequests to relatives and friends. Provisions cover stock in Southern Pacific and residency rulings, plus care for a Betsopalleass museum of art and a princess trust.
New York records announce the Leyland II and The Bohemian as upcoming steamers for Taunton bound passenger service. Leyland II, 800 feet long? 620 live stock capacity, 110 frat? and 15 knots. The Bohemian, a companion steamer, due next week after repositioning from the Clyde. W A Clark of Los Angeles reportedly buys a one half interest in Treminal, plans road extension to San Bernardino and Salt Lake City.
North Topeka column notes residents and visitors including Sadie Downing in Holton, Mr and Mrs Samuel Short's three week eastern trip, Miss Dear Christman visiting Martinsville, Rev Chris Zook visiting S L Courtney, Sue Nichol visiting 13 ae street, Mrs Archie Campbell improving from ralgia, Margaret Myres returning from six weeks away, Eli Nedeau incident prompting call to Nedeau, Eastbound train No 2 running late, Gusbert Mane and family in Hans Indiana for six weeks, John Sheets improving after roof accident, Jennie Chase home after hospital treatment, Ryake room promotions with new prices, choir practice at Christian church.
In a public notice a Topeka carpenter Mr. M L Torrence of 19 East 6th Street shares a personal experience with Doan’s Kidney Pills. He suffered kidney trouble for years, failed health in winter, and night pain before using the pills sold at Rowley and Snow and Tow id all dealers. After two boxes he reports a permanent cure with no return symptoms.
Attendance is desired on special music to be practised for Sunday. Monday night was given to de Codes Rass hw borne, in honor of Rorieenth birthday. Festivities were served to the Tollweride guests Rey ler Claude Madison Jtabert Thomas 2 Fickie Ed Collins Dean Lewis David Gane Mr and Mrs William Davis Tiger county J B Ritter Mrs.
Police report a theft during modification ceremonies aboard Santa Fe train 6. Authorities in Lawrence and Kansas City investigate as culprits reportedly took clothing, dresses, jackets, stickpins, two rings, a watch, and other items, with some belongings left scattered on the floor.
A city notice invites UF members to attend tomorrow evening for initiations. The event, to be held at the hood, is organized by the West over the mnt district. A $100 reward is offered in connection with a local matter, and a separate $109 reward is mentioned for an unidentified incident.
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