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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1902
Page
8
Jap Rose Soap marketed as one-sixth pure glycerin and pure in materials with a delicate natural flower scent. Promoted for the lady's toilet and as a shampoo, with a claim of soothing irritated skin for babies. James S. Kirk & Company.
In Topeka this week reports outline events from Washburn College anniversaries to court and charter news. W. A. Thompson and H. P. Ditlon depart for New York while local officials, carriers, and the insurance department discuss schedules, contracts, and examinations. A Topeka bowie store runs a circulating library, and a new express company forms with J. E. Davies selling his grocery. Easter falls on March 30, 1986, with Washburn town events and streetcar service planned for receptions.
The remains of Ward and John Biddle were laid to rest in a single grave at Calvary cemetery at 9:45 this morning. Fewer than 25 mourners attended including Harry Biddle. Rev Father Sweeney conducted the Roman Catholic burial service as a small orderly procession took place under police presence that proved unnecessary.
Havasa and Governor General the United States M. D Armond with naval attache Captain West arrived in port aboard the French training ship Frouln Dugusy. A palace salute from the Cabanas fortress greeted the visitors as the party entered the palace, the Newark Herald correspondent reports. The visit lasted about half an hour.
The Innes concert at the Auditorium drew about 3000 fans, with a casual mood and a notable moment when the bandmaster presented the Conn gold cornet to Mrs. F. E. Watson. Mrs. Watson played The Palms as the audience cheered, while Frank Watson received the instrument. The program featured the Guardians of Liberty march and a solo by the prize winner, noted for its simple charm.
A 3000 strong Topeka crowd saw Innes and his band deliver a magnetic program blending Wagner, Bach, and Gounod. Innes led with dramatic, dreamlike baton work, facing moments of suspense and praise for soloists Signora Borghi, Signor Zerni, Miss Boyden, and Signor Albert. The concert closed with The Tuck South’s Wedding as the crowd roared in applause.
The fragment notes confusion over an erroneous moe levy notice and recalls prior judgments or events. It mentions a name Yager and references more favorable circumstantial aspects, signaling a newspaper brief on administrative or legal confusion without clear details.
New York Herald dispatch from Vienna quotes Victor Silberer head of the Vienna Aero Club on preparing for balloon and airship events at the St Louis exposition. He urges a definite early program with uniform balloon dimensions around 1,200 cubic feet, restricting large variations and banning professionals, while privately consulting European aerostatic clubs for participation.
Records from University of Kansas registrar show 40 students failed in two of three subjects. Freshmen victims likely to be reinstated after faculty consent, as most cannot continue without approval.
To the Editor of the State Journal, residents praise Topeka’s auditorium yet lament crowded street cars after events. The writer notes elderly riders endure discomfort and fear intrusive remarks from employees as first Washburn car departs the auditorium, calling for improvements.
The State Soldiers' Orphans' Home at Atchison has abundant water after a spring was found on adjacent property. The state board of charities and corrections will flood test the home from the spring, despite ownership by a New Jersey corporation. The board requests discovery of a spring near the deaf and dumb school at Olathe where water must be hauled from Kansas City.
Washington reports the appointment of Kansas postmasters: Dalton in Montgomery county with L. Camibem replacing B. E. Mill Lead. Buck Creek in Jefferson county with F. M. Webb succeeding M. Harris. Wilsonton in Labette county with Adams taking over from W. H. Lee. No further details provided.
Berlin reports the death of Herman Wolf a famed concert hall manager who began with Rubinstein and later led for von Buelow. In boxing news Los Angeles sees Al Neill and Mike Donovan draw after 20 rounds in a bout their third meeting with two prior decisions for Neill.
An article extols a scientifically selected breakfast using Grape-Nuts with cream, two soft boiled eggs, and Postum Coffee. It claims such meals prevent nervous troubles and heart, stomach, and kidney issues, promoting vigor and steady energy through proper nourishment.
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