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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1900
Page
12
Local items recount a mix of social updates and notes from residents. Mentions include marriage announcements for Hague family, theatre and masquerade activities, a police arrest, a charity event, and a county fair update. Community happenings span entertainment, legal notices, and school or club affairs with scattered names and places.
The court completed its work yesterday and individuals involved moved to another location in Leavenworth. The court will reconvene January 20 with a shorter session planned.
British officials show no clear stance on the Hay Pauncefote treaty pending its amended form. American diplomats remain noncommittal as conferences in country houses discuss preliminaries and potential holiday meetings. Observers expect Treasury and public opinion to influence the foreign office before any acceptance of amendments.
Secretary Coburn outlines Kansas dairy advantages including climate and feeds, noting creameries, skimming stations, and factories within the state. Report cites 1966 data from 67 creameries with $1.4 million in expenditures and 2,000 employees, and highlights milk, butter, and cheese production figures, urging expanded milk supply to support more creameries.
A large receiving party will gather in the BM. C. A. rooms to enjoy a Shakespearean reading by Prof EH Bianchant of Chicago University. The event features a concise historical outline of Julius Caesar and a subsequent informal thimble party hosted by Miss Wilson at Topeka Thompson’s home.
The club plans a year end gathering with friends in Kal and Lilian Poster, with Miss Lilly Potter to be married at 17 Troost Avenue. The meeting notes mention Great Beid and Kasore city, and announce Lincoln Street as the hosting home. The final year meeting will be the last for the year, with the next set for January 1st.
An attempted break in last night at the American steam laundry shows a novice in safe cracking. The bandit found the safe containing about 150 dollars and fled, while officers suspect inside knowledge of the building aided the crime. Dr. Hedges to the door to release the
A 12 year old boy named John Cardwell was found near the Hock Island depot with a grip. He was accompanied by his sister and another man identified as L 7. Local authorities are handling the incident and seeking to determine his guardians.
Philadelphia reports that several nations have not contributed to the Philadelphia Commercial Museum. Paris 400 cases packed and en route this fortnight, with unpacked items remaining. Officials note governments will not supply further displays. Holiday excursion fares and schedules appear within the partial notice.
City council approved an $800 settlement for Mrs. Sarah J. Bower who slipped on nearland street, broke her wrist, and sustained injuries. The claim arose after a vote on committee recommendations and related appropriations including street, sewer, and general revenue fund adjustments.
C W Curry and Ada Holmes petition in district court to grant them majority rights. Curry, age 19 and married, and Ada May Holmes, 27 and married, claim their father is dead and that by will they receive farm property. They seek authority to manage the estate and business of the family.
In Topeka the Crawford theater announces sale of seats for all attractions. Becky Story appears at the box office and tickets go on sale tomorrow. The notice warns of counterfeit tickets and lists hours and bookings for the Crawford venue.
Unclear OCR note hints at a mysterious Colorado player surname or event with missing context. No concrete names, dates, or locations readable. The fragment suggests an unresolved or partial record from a local page.
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