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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1900
Page
15
A fragment describes a meeting of Naomi Rebekah No 6 and mentions elections for the next term. It references attendees or officers with garbled names and unclear details. The readable portions indicate organizational proceedings and possible candidate names.
Harry West known as Kid West arrived in San Francisco six days ahead of his promised 15 day walk from New York. He left New York on August 1 in a wager to reach San Francisco with no money, claiming a $5,000 bet with Charles Morten of Kansas City on the challenge.
In a holiday scene Gertrude presents Jennie with a neatly wrapped bottle labeled Hood's Sarsaparilla. Jennie, recently recovering from illness, uses the medicine and notes its reputed curative benefits while neighbors observe her improved health on New Year's Day.
Kansans in Congress report shifting support as Senator Harris withdraws from backing the Oklahoma governorship, with Joseph McNeil and R.W. Calderhead among leading contenders. The Kansas delegation unveils committee roles and notes on lodging while pursuing multiple bills, military and civil service matters, and potential state representation changes if Crumpacker's 365-member House bill passes.
Emily King from Topeka is expected to arrive in Washington to spend winter with Mr and Mrs Thomas Ryan at 1439 Yale street. She will continue music studies under Professor Bischoff. The Ladies Walking Club of Olathe plans to attend the inaugural ceremony in March, hosted by Mrs Burch of 646 East Capitol Street, a former Olathe resident and club member. The club includes prominent literary women. The Massachusetts National Bank of Boston is approved as a depository for the First National Bank of Topeka by the comptroller of the currency.
A new infectious eye illness resembling pink eye is spreading across Chicago. Eye specialists note onset about a month ago, with cases not confined by district or social class. Dust clouds from windy streets are proposed as a possible origin.
The Kansas Day club executive committee met to arrange the regular annual banquet to be held January 29 at the Copeland hotel. Guests include George B. Tucker Eureka Lieut Cour Ball Senator Louis Walle Kubler Leavenworth Judge W B Smith Mortor Albsugh T T Dewey P P Campbell A J Freeborn. Officers are President B Mason Garden City Vice Presidents Elliott Hotton Chitcott Wamer O Reeder Troy S Brown Chanute and Secretary Treasurer CM Hargar Abilene.
In police court yesterday Thompson faced charges for operating a gambling room violating the Sunday ordinance and keeping a gambling house. Attorneys agreed to try EH Kennedy, Joe Handy, Fred Simmons, Nelson Richardson, J C Gleason, William Sempie, Torie Tobias, Wood Fowler, and Bot Shelby together after police evidence showed entry via a back window ladder and officers saw men and tables inside though no one was actively playing.
Aimy of Harrisburg credits Grape-Nuts with major relief after a long history of stomach trouble headaches rheumatism and nervous prostration. Since using the product she reports improved brain and nerve power less sleeplessness and better reading capacity though noting she is not fully cured. Postum Cereal Co Ltd will provide her name.
In a brief court session the judge ordered all property returned and adjourned the matter until next Wednesday for a final ruling.
The Buffalo Pan-American Exposition committees outline tentative plans for many events including college baseball and football, intercollegiate and Amateur Athletic Union track meets, tennis, cycling, Gaelic and association football, cricket, boxing, bowling, and professional baseball. Nearly all contests aim for world championship status.
At the request of the Atchison Commercial club a Kansas Semi Centenary Exposition committee visited Atchison last night and outlined work ahead. The committee included Th award Wilder A Johnson James A urtrinan D Covurn and HM Philips seeking a nomination for explanations Leavenworth was the first to do so.
Chicago plans a new exposition to follow the International Hyestock show at the stock yards. A permanent annual exposition will be held in the fall after state and county fairs close, with a second fat stock show in December. The plan aims to attract breed and fancy exhibitors and mirror a larger model show in England.
New York December reports J James KR Keene defending the racing scene. Keene laments the English Jockey Club decision against Tod Sloan and challenges the motive, saying the punishment fits the case but the reasoning remains unclear to insiders and fans.
A practical name for the upcoming cup defender is discussed with references to New York and individuals like Dee RW, Cutler Dun can, and Jey the manhees. The text hints at selection delays and potential candidates while noting unclear phrasing and damaged OCR.
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