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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1899
Page
5
A late 19th or early 20th century sale list offers half price orders on groceries and staples. Items include granulated sugar, light sugar, coffee, various baking powders, syrups, canned fruits, ketchup, horseradish, pancake mixes, soaps, sugar, mixed coffee, sorghum, pickles, and Aunt Jemima pancake products. Mail orders shipped promptly to Tel. 777.
A Utah performance by Sweeney and Aldino’s minstrels drew attention to Sid as a standout feature and noted a long show lasting past 11. The review criticizes pacing and shows some fault with the act but praises Aldino for a clever finish. The Arizona Prescott report also notes a December 27 political investigation trip by Idaho Senator Shoup and Montana Senator Clark with officials to Phoenix and Los Angeles.
The Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during the sickness and death of Cataban. Thankful mentions go to the Callahan family and the Pryer Callahan circle for their kindness and prayers during this difficult time.
A fragmentary Evening Reading piece discusses people, vision, and sympathy for those with eye trouble. It notes how some sufferers endure pain, the need for care, and reference to responses when eyes turn or head aches occur, signaling discomfort and concern.
In St Louis on December 27 attorney for Benjamin Wolfsohn claimed another chapter in the Wolfsohn mystery. Reports from Chicago and Los Angeles tie Aaron Wolfsohn to the case as the deceased and flag new questions about an insurance payoff and a possible capunun-law wife.
New York December 37 A major stomach operation was performed on Roland Reed the actor His condition last night was very serious A separate item notes Emily Hide Biske the domes was hacked here this morning for the murder of Mrs Lane her mistress The execution was private with only a few witnesses
Pullmaneepers and meee ohair cars run early without change. Train leaves Topeks daily at 12 20 a.m. T. L. King, Agent, Depot.
A lively Topeka social column notes a Wednesday gathering at Mrs. W. Reselit’s West Sixth Avenue home for a high five party in honor of Miss Georgie Radcliff of Carthage. Prizes included a pretty hand plate and a watercolor sketch won by Mrs. George W. Crane. The piece lists numerous attendees, a Christmas party for Mrs. RT Herrick’s neighbors, a morning wedding at the Beronius home on Polk Street, and multiple notes on visits, guests, and upcoming New Year receptions across Topeka.
New York Dec 27 A Washington cable reports applications for Spanish War pensions continue from members of the First New York Regiment. Total claims filed reach 115 and may not all be pensionable since many disabilities are temporary. Average pension around 109 dollars annually, with potential total annual expenditure up to about 24 062 dollars if all 316 claims are granted.
Dec. 27 report says Philadelphia will organize a hospital ship and a large corps of American physicians to aid the Boers in the Transvaal. A public meeting at the Academy of Music will launch fundraising as committees from the Ancient Order of Hibernians lead the effort. Leaders promise broad representation and a decisive plan to secure funds and fit a steamer for mercy work.
The Hindus of Bambas organized prayers and ceremonies led by seventy-five Brahmins to avert calamity and aid Britain. Readings praised Victoria’s peace and empire, asking loyalty, unity, and victory, with chants for famine and pestilence to end and for British forces to prosper.
Chicago December 87 The joint conference committees of the Building Contractors and Building Trades councils have unanimously endorsed Martin G Madden plan for a permanent arbitration board. They will urge unions and contractors to adopt the plan. the board would have ten members. Some details remain unsettled including a fine limit and concerns that work could proceed while the board deliberates.
A Texas syndicate led by B D Hurd and ALN McVex has options on 1424 acres in Jefferson County at 185,068 dollars. They also secured a 90 day option on another tract, totaling 14,066 acres for 225,000 dollars. Trustees plan a large Iowa driven rice business with 350,000 capital as groundwork. options deemed necessary to complete organization. Old contractor John Fleming, 75, died in Des Moines, remembered for railroad work and many trunks.
A Kansas City paper reports the creation of Union Live Stock Commission Company by ex congressman Mison S. Peters and major cattle shippers. The firm buys Globe Commission and Union operations in St Joseph and Kansas City, plans capital of 100000 then 200000, includes Peters and Breidenthal among directors, and aims for extensive cattle commission work with loans and cattle paper.
A critique of Hrander Matthews novel A Confident Tomorrow follows Topeka journalist Bartain through New York experiences. The reviewer mocks Matthews for misrepresenting western types and notes Peck’s sharp rebuke, while praising Topeka connections and debating provincial bias in literature.
The resignation of W H Sears as United States Senator Harris private secretary is to be announced January 1. Sears, a well known Kansas figure and former Kansas National Guard officer, faced termination after a Kansas City paper story claimed Harris was offered 360,000 for influence. Harris initially dispensed with Sears but allowed him to remain until January 1 while a replacement was sought.
Adjutant General Fox reports promotions of Twentieth Kansas members and related officers. Wataod of Pittstore moves from first lieutenant to captain in the regiment serving in the Philippines. Canight Watnon and John J. Halsch receive second to first lieutenant upgrades with ongoing duties in the theater and as Kansas and Utah short line managers respectively.
At the Topeka Whist Club weekly game last night a discussion touched on inviting whist representatives from various Kansas towns to attend a state convention and take advantage of low rail rates. A future match is set for Were evening in January with strong attendance expected and no more postponements planned. North and South scores include Wolf, Heyden, TowEsT, Gilles and Saprel.
North Topeka social notes list residents visiting, returning from trips, and hosting gatherings. Names include Oscar Bepler, Mrs Hawke, Mr. and Mrs. Burke, Mr. and Mrs. McNary, Mr. and Mrs. Cureen, and Laura Piney among others with mentions of Kansas City travel, family visits, inventory sales, and church program details.
A member of a theatrical company is reported abducted and presumed dead after a fall in Kansas City. The injured party was taken to a city hospital. witnesses described confusion as the event unfolded and authorities began inquiries into the incident.
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