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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1899
Page
5
A vivid line of prose touts luxury items as priceless gems, suggesting a sparkler for someone special. It argues fine jewelry is pricey yet compares value to perfection, urging a ring purchase as a perfect fit for her eyes to dance.
A catalog style listing highlights solid goods including sterling silver novelties and jewelry. Numerous items such as manicure sets, nail files, cuticle knives, and spoon and fork sets are offered as good stock with warranted quality and priced to attract buyers.
Justice Harlan’s decision in a Georgia controversy holds that the state erred in not granting an injunction to maintain white public school facilities. The ruling upholds the school board’s mandate, stating the maintenance of white-only facilities and access for white students is necessary, while condemning denial of educational opportunities to Black children as harmful to public education.
The Metropolitan Opera opened last night under Maurice Gran with Gounod's opera and stars including Albert Alvarne and the tenor Pitla. The audience showed enthusiasm as Esmna Eanes Edouard de Reezke and Pol Plancun also appeared in a varied program of operatic numbers.
An evidently garbled theft report describes Burstars attempting to force a safe at a Memphic Gepet location. They pounded hinges and lever, damaging the door but failed to gain entry. The account mentions Galina and Dex 13 as possible names but lacks clear details on outcome or timing.
The H W club enjoyed dancing at Hudson's fall Saturday evening with attendees including Lorine Kinney Maggie Wilson Misa Burak Schreiber Sussee Crandell Etta Beck Alice Vanderpool Marie Wilson and many others. Various guests plan travel for holidays to Chicago St Louis Kansas City and Mississippi while local clubs meet, organize and advertise events, cards and millinery sales.
Chicago Alderman Cullerton introduced resolutions in the city council urging Dr. E Benjamin Andrews, superintendent of Chicago Public Schools, to resign over his public support for Great Britain's role in the South African war. The resolutions, denouncing him, were referred to a committee for action.
Ex Captain Hamilton, once urged to run for county attorney or representative, declines all political candidacy. He states he will not campaign for any office, preferring to practice law in Topeka after serving in the Philippines. Captain Hardiman indicates readiness to work in the Central National Bank building.
The state board of charities met at the Gopelarst with a large crowd of Timre representatives present. They plan to schedule supplies for inmates for the next six months. Work will proceed this week but may not be finished until next week and involves thousands of dollars for clothing, food, and other necessary items.
John W Breidenthal populist candidate for governor declares hope to abolish part or all of the Kansas legislature He argues one house would suffice and that a constitutional amendment could end the current two chamber system He says one house could enact laws more efficiently than two and better than the present setup.
New Haven December 13 The FE Ht Anthony company of this city manufacturers of cameras and photo supplies have formed a hand camera business alliance with a Rochester New York combination of five camera supply manufacturers The group includes Rochester Optical Rochester Camera Hay Western and Monroe brands The capitalization is two million dollars toward acquiring various manufacturers across the country Also advertised are Christmas gift cycles spray gas turnip wells foot pumps tires and a new line of knives and razors from Topeka Cycle Co West Eighth Avenue.
The Washburn College Glee Club plans its annual concert in the college chapel tomorrow evening. The group, now larger with sixteen members, has trained under Clara Spencer who acts as director with Taura Taylor assisting. Members include Harry Shirts Clarence Lukens Stewart Rowles Clarke Dailey and the Washburn quartet.
Washington lawmakers consider a bill to raise the pension of Mrs Anne Gridley mother of Charles Gridley who commanded the Olympia in the Battle of Manila Bay. The bill proposes a $20 monthly pension reflecting Civil War era service and later clerical work. Representative Gardner of Michigan filed the companion in the House.
A Crayford theater episode during Gaele Tom's Cabin drew a mixed response as some in the audience jeered the death scene. The performer defended sentimentality while others laughed, an unusually volatile reaction for the show.
Alexander McDonald who led the Standard Oil office here for years will be succeeded February 1 by Coline of the Louisville district. McDonald will visit his brother who represents Standard in England then return to direct the firm in New York. He helped establish the Presbyterian hospital here and endowed several institutions.
A garbled medical product notice promotes New Life Pills as boosting stomach and liver function. It references Dr. Kijure and a person named Waggoner and mentions EF1 and a consent-like claim, with unclear origin and support.
Reports from the council scene state Bishop Turner of the African Methodist Episcopal church collapsed with a sudden stroke of paralysis while with presiding elders. Propositions and doctors are mentioned, with no arrests reported. A local physician, Dr Jollaston, notes illness progress amid terse, unclear telegraph prose.
A new rival to the Sugar Trust was incorporated in Dover with a charter to produce sugar in Cuba, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico. Refining will be conducted using a special process on plantations and supervised by capt M00.
An old medical ad claims Hucklen's Arnica Salve guarantees a cure for piles. It states a 20 cent price per five box set and that it is sold by Waggoner druggist at a Seventh Street venue.
Captain Seaton visits from Atchison as Christmas shopping and holiday rates rise. Town gauges the shortest day, quarantine guards, and rising express traffic. State university students return home. county official Wright hunts. Topeka faces legislative session prep. Local commerce, weather, and social events fill the week with weddings, dances, and market activity.
An assortment of community items covers attendance at a coming event, officers elected for three year terms, and comments from Mrs Mulhall. It notes the annual business meeting of Topeka MC A and lists new directors J P Davis, A Cune, B D Goon, D B G Stewart, and E Nirsley. Also mentioned are Morrison’s theatre tour and a fire at a building on Lake Street with a swift department response.
Police in Chicago recovered a startling mix up as a prisoner, believed dead for six months, was identified by name as James Kinney though he was known as Conway, Cameron, Kinney, or Conner. Kinney, shot in March at Le Hubbard court, was buried after a photograph misidentified as the deceased. An inquiry will seek the true identity and possible disinterment of the buried man.
A dramatic revival of The Count of Monte Cristo will be staged at Crawford theater tonight with Charles in the leading role. Widespread praise is noted for Mr Charles Farnham who is said to be well suited for the task and for Marie La Brady as Mercedes, both expected to excel. The Chase Lister company opens a four night engagement at Crawford with special prices and ladies free on opening night. Christmas matinée will feature Faust with regular house prices. evening show at standard rate.
The public is invited to inspect the natural gas cook stove work at 108 East 7th Street, Topeka today. The results are marvelous and the cost of fuel is much less than artificial gas. Ladies are respectfully invited.
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