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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
12
The Royal Baking Powder improves aroma and healthfulness of risen flour foods. It makes biscuits bread and cakes more digestible and nutritious. Food baked with Royal is kinder to delicate digestion, even when warm. Imitation powders often contain alum and render food unwholesome.
News from St Paul and New York reports James J. Hill resigns as Great Northern president to focus on board chair duties. The shift precedes a growing transcontinental alliance linking Great Northern, Northern Pacific, and associates, with plans for expanded control and traffic routing to Chicago and the Pacific coast.
The readable fragments describe a distressed individual, noting daily physical and mental strain and references to a medical remedy. Content is unclear and lacks identifiable names, dates, or places.
An English perspective urges a quick ratification of the treaty with minimal new changes, arguing no major canal concessions unless all Canadian and related issues are settled. It reflects London's concern over U S and British diverging interests and favors settlement based on give and take.
December report to coroner details a mystery death of George A. Barber of Fows. Chemist J A Bewall and Coroner Stirk note trace amounts of strychnine in Barber's viscera. Traveling companions Mia Myrtle Weigh and George Si c are linked to the fatal poisoning amid an ongoing inquest.
A Kansas City investment firm asks the state Board of Agriculture to complete printing of cards and to forward a bill for the summer to the manager. The filing references Mr Coburn’s recent statistics and mentions a large supply of material to be printed.
Fire at Carnegie Pennsylvania gutting the A. C. sewer purp and plow works early today. Estimated loss about $175,000 with two thirds insured. Investigation and repairs expected as authorities assess damage and begin cleanup.
Dec 15 Chicago reports national officers chose Fort Worth Texas for the next WCTU meeting if rail access can be arranged They plan September 25 as Frances Willard birthday observance in schools with an hour for life and work readings A committee will arrange a millinery work farm institute at Northfield decision pending and Mrs M B Brunae re elected press agent and secretary.
London dispatch reports Parliament adjourned today until mid February after the queen's brief reading. The House of Commons echoed prior debates as critics denounced the war and funds while Mr. Chamberlain faced renewed attacks. Secretary Broderick pledged government cooperation with Gen. Xuchener to sustain the war effort during recess.
A Vienna courtesy note to the Herald from New York reports a sudden marriage in Vienna that unsettled society. It notes prior rumors of an engagement between Dr Feldmann and Countess Louise Tanfo, sister of the bride, which were denied. The bride reportedly was previously married to Baron Richard von Mattendort Br. Meidsmann, who is said to be Hebrew, and is to be baptized soon.
George Burghart and J B Tincher were arrested after a raid at 503 Kansas Avenue on suspicion of selling minor persons. Both men fled the scene. Burghart later surrendered to police, refused bond at first, then posted bond around 11 PM and was released. The case is slated for police court Monday evening.
An early 20th century advertisement claims We Mean You Hair Vigor makes hair grow faster and stops loss. It promises gray hair restoration and color return to an earlier life, urging readers to request a book that explains the product’s purported benefits.
A lengthy afternoon reception at the Bishop's House hosted by Maw Frank KR, Millspaug, and her daughters Miss Hambleton and Miss Mary Hambleton drew four hundred invitations. Rooms were decorated in red and green with a central theme, tea lemonade served by Miss Nellie Millspaugh and Miss Eva Smith. Guests included Mrs Jane Dennis and Mrs C B Reed. Miss Millspaugh wore iridescent net over black taffeta, while Miss Hambleton appeared in lavender and white silk.
Walker Cain travels to Tyler for holidays. Mrs H H Shackree’s Thanksgiving party honors CW Kouns’ friends. Mrs Alden Nickerson plans Christmas with Nickerson kin. Helianthus club meets. Millara Sife Bedell hosts reading. Whist and whist clubs hold gatherings. Mrs P M Prescott hosts thimble party for Mrs Hobson. Mrs Smith returns to Newton after Topeka visit.
State officials including Governor Stanley and State Auditor Jorge E. Cole weigh removing the basement bathers to install a steam heat and power plant for the State House. The plan aims to end oppressive heat and soot damage, with endorsement from officials and health board.
The U S circuit court deprived Call- Tornte Dey Tacek company of all rights in Mission Teck and the improve mertia t. Judge Really of Idaho removed the decision in August. The tech nical point was state title to land around government piers. An appeal will be taken. The government now occupies the warehouse site of the dock company.
The case against Georgencia selling liquor was brought before police and the court yesterday afternoon after testimony was heard. A verdict or further action was to be decided by the judge following the hearing.
A new sugar refining venture is discussed to form an independent refinery with notable interest from Philadelphia figures. The plan envisions rebuilding a Technesy and forming the organization, with government involvement hinted. A Texas sugar expert is cited as also being tied to the venture. Police reported an arrest for selling liquor involving Thomas Enders and Frank Christ by the patrol yesterday.
The fragment mentions a restaurant, a tree hogs site, and a trial date in Dewanier on a new hive bend. It references California football, an 18 year old dealer, and preparations by Suttord university and Californiana university. The passage is garbled and lacks coherent facts.
Widely endorsed medicine hailed as best for female troubles with numerous cure letters. Attacks competing remedies and urges readers to stick to Lydia E Pinkham's Compound, claiming proven success and medical advice from Mrs Pinkham.
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