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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1900
Page
5
Reverend T DeWitt Talmage recounts a cordial reception by the Crown Prince and family at Copenhagen Palace. The scene blends royal pageantry with intimate domestic warmth as observers admire palace grounds, architecture, and a vibrant royal presence amid royal lineage and historic sculpture.
A vivid description of the Danish royal family and their home life, praising Prince Thorwald while noting his sculpture work and religious commissions. The piece highlights royal life, Copenhagen settings, and Thorwald’s devotional art, framing him as a national cultural beacon.
A fragmented home news page records political activity and local events. Governor Stanley and F Sterne appear on campaign stops. Matened and Mulvane are noted in Chicago and remarks on a Prosperity Fest in Kansas. Streets, arrests, and preparations for Labor Day observances are mentioned in passing with city scenes and municipal actions.
In New York on August 2 Rev William Brooks pastor of St Mark's M E Church delivered a sermon titled The Story of the New York Riot. He urged calm as he alleged police brutality and wrongful beating of riot victims including women and prisoners, claiming many victims were innocent and mistreated.
Fragmentary copy notes arrival of 32 inch treech loading guns for the artillery section. Two sent to Wichita, two retained locally, with a suggestion that one be preserved by the Kansas Historical Society as a relic.
A telegram to HE Hingebous in Rockford stated that the Mr. Shelden ship is sinking and it is believed 351 may survive. Mr. Shelden had served nine years as an employee.
A division in Republican ranks surfaces over the declaration by the state election board regarding the pan county senatorial contest. The dispute centers on the board's interpretation and its impact on party unity amid ongoing contention.
Miss Blanche Bear hosted a Friday evening social in honor of Miss Ethel Merwin with a large group of friends including Miss Lola Harris Maude Williams Iva Willems and more. The piece lists numerous attendees, visits, and small-town social movements across Topeka and nearby areas, noting travels to Chicago Denver and St Joseph and a flurry of informal events at Veale block and Veale quarters.
An old advertisement touts Radway's Ready Relief for ailments like dyspepsia diarrhea and cholera Morbus. It lists symptoms such as vomiting headaches and stomach pain and promises rapid temporary relief through simple dosage.
Visiting her mother in Oakland and other friends, Mrs J Cox heads for Monticello. Lee Gabler returns to Molisa after a school visit. Mrs M Murray and Elisabeth travel to Chicago for a summer visit. Mrs G J Lewis visits friends in Lawrence. Miss Davie Shiells and Nellie Porter return from Emporia. Mr and Mrs J H Reed plan a winter in Connecticut.
New York Aug 27 Prince Oukhtomek, envoy and editor in chief in St. Petersburg, states Russia is not at war with China but fighting rebels in Manchuria. He accuses Germany of hampering Russia in the Far East, threatens China’s dispossession, and claims Russian and American interests align in opposing German expansion. He contends Germany seeks control of Kiao Chou and warns of broader consquences as powers gather.
Akron citizens report a calm period with no unrest as authorities withdraw watered down beer on duty. Soldiers dismissed and saloons reopen, restoring order and city appearance amid a gentler peace.
A list of grocery items with prices including White House Flour Fancy Pat at 0.95, Potted Chicken and Turkey per can, Condensed Milk 0.25, Soap 0.25, Star Pepper 0.09, Cocoa 0.25, Tea and Starch items, Evaporated Peaches 0.10, Apricots 0.12, Clothes Pins 0.12 per dozen, Laundry Soap 0.25, Jaxon Soap 0.25, and Potted Tongue 0.05 per can among others.
A northwest cloud passed over the city bringing light rain reports. Observer Jennings notes the cloud appeared black and low. Rain totals were small with Shawnee showing .22 inches and other counties recording minor amounts. Forecasts indicate more showers tonight and into Tuesday with temperatures around the mid seventies.
E G Harrison, government road expert, plans to begin preparations for active work on an experimental macadam road from Washburn College to Seabrook. The contract for stone is let, quarrying starts, and a crusher from Winchester, Kaceynski will crush stone for the road. Grading advances, bed packing to begin, and work targets align with the Good Roads Congress in September. Major Anderson absent in Chicago, Robert Tis manages affairs, with Harrison likely to speak at Good Roads meetings across the state before the congress.
August reports from York indicate party leader Hanna remains in the city longer than planned. Be wary that the attendance is strong as Hanna is welcomed, while B. A. Be water declines to rempt and Hates winted to stay, extending his stay into next Saturday.
Fragmentary notes describe a large drydock at Frisco intended for coast use. References mention water front space near a plant and plans for erecting facilities, possibly with government work support, but many details are unclear.
Real estate transfers list multiple deeds with small sums and parcel references. Northwestern Life Assurance to William and Amélia Swalvwell for 109 dollars, various lots including Lime Street Parkdale addition. J Stevens et al to others for 800 dollars, lots 47-49 and Denwood Avenue. Wetherbes to Davis for 1 dollar, lot 665 Topeka Avenue. Owen to Gen A Barker for 00 dollars, part southeast quarter. McCian and wife to J Bene on Madison Street. E Allen and wife to A Raab for 1 dollar, part southwest quarter. Wm J Omeid et al to Mary Ofield for 1 dollar, late 1%-18-23 and 5, block Be st Parks. Tax to A Won Wout Tot and 6 Wuchanba Street, Stachada.
Italian wheat crop prospects are summarized in a Merk Lane weekly review from London revealing a tighter market stance. The report notes supply concerns and price firmness amid uncertain demand as traders monitor weather and policy signals affecting European cereal trade.
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