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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1900
Page
6
A flood of furniture offers in velvet and velour finishes from mahogany and golden oak frames. Beds, chests, and canopies advertised with polished surfaces, French mirrors, and loose cushions. Numerous prices quoted, with discounts up to two thirds from earlier values, and bold claims of superior construction and value.
A local ad promotes every baby carriage or go-cart at cost with a call to start spring chores and replace old patterns. The message emphasizes affordability and new spring stock.
Norton county man drew 60 cents daily from the state for his wife’s care while she kept house, later found sane and inactive in the program. Auditor George E. Cole reported widespread abuses, with quarterly maintenance drafts continuing despite fraud. The Norton case led to inquiries and new efforts to place patients in asylums, ending similar payments.
Co-eds at the University of Chicago acted as improvised firefighters when a blaze threatened Foster Hall. Female students rushed to the roof, hauled tools and attempted to extinguish the flames before real firemen arrived. Damage was confined to roofing material.
Postmasters of the state to attend a meeting in this city at a set hour. Guthrie to serve as president with Caldwell treasurer and Lanter secretary. Johnson also listed among officials in the event, with a statewide exsection of postmasters planned.
Trading activity on the North Market Stock Exchange runs the largest in years as merchants struggle to keep pace with orders and demand. The bustling session shows heightened volumes across sectors, with brokers noting intense activity and the need for quick settlements.
A report from the American Missionary Association outlines two main avenues of work with colored men. It covers student work versus faith fellowship efforts, noting Norfolk Virginia as an early substantial effort and highlighting regional challenges and delegate gatherings across the denomination.
After Alice In Wonderland closed at Grand Opera House Topeka a dispute arose over payment to Mrs M W Usher who coached the chorus. With unpaid extra duties and threatened legal action the scene escalated as costumes were packed and baggage sent to the depot. Holiday fares offered for travel within 200 miles west of the Missouri River.
The flyer notes a train named Great Rock Island Route departing Topeka at 8 10 pm and arriving in Colorado Springs at 10 35 pm and Denver by 11 00 pm with no additional details.
Local column highlights Sunday school rehearsals for Christmas Eve and a busy mix of social visits. Mrs. W B Kellar, Mrs. G W Wallace, and Mr. and Mrs. John Hradley are mentioned among others. Retail ads promote New Era Dept Store holiday goods, framed pictures, and doll styles while a poultry show judge and a winter sale provide seasonal commerce context.
The Populist state central committee gathers in Tonka after rail arrivals to map two years of organizational effort. Secretary J H Curran runs the talks as discontent rises over platform shifts toward socialistic ideas and influence from defeated governor candidate John W. Breidenthal. The outcome could tilt control toward the reformist wing within the committee.
Thomas 5 Stevens, recently named signal engineer of the Santa Fe road, replaces John 8 Hobson and will arrive in Topeka tomorrow from Swissvale Pennsylvania. Henry B Leutz leaves for Chicago to serve as assistant chief clerk to President Ripley. William C Hilton succeeds Lauts as transportation clerk in General Stri ager Mudge's office. Leslie Slason arrives from Streator to be a stenographer. Knights Templar inspection by Winfield S Corbett of Kansas City and staff in Topeka. Holiday rail rates offer one fare round trip within 200 miles for select dates with half fare for children 5 to 12. return limit January 2.
Advertises the Union Pacific Overland Limited service to California with 15 hour faster trip between the Missouri River and San Francisco. Describes Pullman sleepers, smoking and library cars, dining cars, meals a la carte, Pintsch lighting, steam heat. High school Prof J Ernest Woodland to lecture on liquid air with demonstrations. Tickets via Rowley & Snow 50 cents. round trip fare within 500 miles west of Missouri River. sale dates December 2, 24, 25, 31 1900 and January 1 1901. return by January 5.
Notice from K. and L. of S vonnell No. 1 Knights and of Security announces two free public literacy and musical entertainment events at the security hall Tuesday evening and Wednesday night at Bigs School. Tickets and seats for the lecture can be purchased at Rowky and Souw's.
Readable ad listing various rugs and home decor items with reduced prices. Includes Smyrna rugs 9x12 at 18.00, Wilton and Moquette rugs in green and pink, 12x15 Nite Green Moquette, Axminster patterns, red and brown velvets, and green scroll floral patterns. Also features polished oak furniture, fireplace screens, and easels with assorted finishes and prices.
The New York Sun report notes Russia’s return to normal Siberian railway traffic and ample rolling stock, enabling butter and meat exports to Britain and Western Europe. It cites growing population, agricultural development, and plans to open direct trade routes with Western Europe to challenge British and European markets.
Fragmented OCR text from a Chicago Tribune page mentions a character quiz answer "Henty" and a question about a seventh imaginary scene. The garbled prose shows misread words and scattered phrases, preventing a coherent event or identity to anchor a clear summary.
The issue lists a week of local events including theater engagement by The Ferrie Conivdians at Uw Crawford, fines for four in a parlor court, and a growing number of cases at the YMCA. It mentions a county sheriff’s tour, a Topeka Congregational gathering on December 3, a shooting arrest, and a Shawnee County executive committee meeting. Also notes miles by land and sea by Dr W D Bigter, a health appeal, and church notices for December activities.
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