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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1899
Page
5
Fragmented items describe Mills Adams Co and Gulf Purities products, a Seuss ad parody, and a mock cream brand. It notes army withdrawal rumors tied to Washington policy, Senator Proctor's view, and Havana’s carnival revival signaling economic reopening.
A Feb 14 dispatch discusses General Gideon expected to reach Havana by midweek and notes discouraging resistance to a proposed 33 GLO payment in Spanish silver. Banks and speculators fear a silver surge and disruption of money circulation as Spain sends funds to pay troops.
The Topeka Whist Club began its second tournament with a late night match against Seargate Whist, instead of counting matchers. Handicaps are set for the teams, with Copeland and West as scratch players. Other names include Koowies, Sowers, Jolly Falkiner, Hu Heden, Robin Cole, and Freeman RPE, among several others in the field.
A letter from Young Garcia bitterly condemns the Cuban Assembly and Army officers for abandoning General Calixis Garcia’s body in a public street. A meeting of Garcia’s former aides condemned the assembly’s conduct and planned a larger gathering to voice dissatisfaction.
Social and personal notes detail a major Topeka gathering at Library hall hosted by the Federated Clubs for wives of state officials. The event featured simple décor, a stage center table, and refreshments, with club officers presiding and a committee crediting volunteers for success. Also covered are Dr Anna Longshore-Potts lectures on health, defending women doctors, plus local society notes and upcoming lectures.
Local society notes show the Valentine social of the People's Society of Uniore shifted to Miss Mary Barkley’s home on Potwin Street. Mrs Frank Knox visits Denver and Mr and Mrs Eugen Hagan return from their wedding trip. Shakespeare Club meets Friday at 2 20 PM with Mrs Geo Hancock at the Copeland. Miss Bessie Stewart dances in a cake walk hosted by Miss Maybelle Bayley in Atchison Saturday.
The Burlington announces a 12 hour Chicago to Omaha train starting Sunday and plans to extend the speed contest to Denver by running the California Limited from Chicago at 6 pm to reach Denver the next evening. The new schedule cuts three hours thirty five minutes from the current trip, leaving Chicago at 6 pm and arriving in Omaha at 8:30 am. Western rivals Northwestern and Rock Island may reroute or withdraw their 12 hour trains amid anticipated competition.
A West End ball gathered Brooks supporters for a secret caucus. Several men walked out when the public meeting claim arose. Speakers claimed a durable organization, urged continued work, and warned against discussing water works until after Frank Brooks’s election.
The state debates the 15 000 copies printing of Secretary Coburns biennial report while statues limit to 2.5 cents per copy Auditor Coe questions legality and a 13 000 copy order was approved under executive counsel An appeal cites farmers and stockmen as beneficiaries amid chronic overflow of issued reports.
Joint high commission members tell Marquette club no Canadian demand for Skaguay cession was made in Alaska boundary talks. Charleton plans to return to Washington and keep conference details private until a definite result is reached. Also notes Klondike lecture repost and local medicinal ads.
In Eldora Iowa on February 14 Rev C E Guenther German Lutheran pastor denounced the Modern Woodmen of America before a church full of members exposing the order's secret rites He barred participants from the Lord's Supper until Lodge membership is dropped In Hubbard many German residents carry Woodmen insurance and regard the pastor's stance as a call to sever ties with the lodge
The forty third annual session of the Masonic Grand Lodge in Leavenworth opens with most grand officers on site. Grand Master and officers present review routine year, chartered lodges, and expenses. Reports note finances in good condition, membership growth, and ongoing charitable work. A Commercial Club meeting set for February 15 will discuss printing and distributing the Statistical Review for 192?. T. J. Anderson.
The notice lists several deaths and funerals including Mrs. A. D. Fulton in Phoenix and Mrs. H. Bradbury in Kansas City. Also mentions Pearl May Sargeant and Mrs. Lippincott, plus a funeral for D. H. Brenninger and a note on hardware dealers organizing in Kansas with officers named. A university public speaking lineup and petty larceny arrest wrap the item.
Melba arrived in Chicago aboard a carriage and entered the Auditorium Annex around 9:30 PM greeting fans in several languages. She spoke of the Tratian owners of Lai Bohème, shared hunger and lateness, and escorted by her parrots and entourage, she wore a travel gown and jaunty hat while noting letters and telegrams in the hotel lobby.
Representatives from twelve states attend the sixth biennial session of the Fraternal Aid association in Lawrence Kansas on February 11 with about ninety delegates present. Kansas University official F H Snow and Haskell Institute superintendent HB Pratts are noted among attendees. A separate Havana report notes a severe storm on February 4 flooding Vedando streets and assisting residents with U S troops and wagons aiding property protection.
Ris management declines reserved seating to save season ticket holders trouble for Tem Quartette concert on February 26. Tickets remain with Prof Clark while patrons who are Kansans urged to buy local manufactured goods to support factories and cities.
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