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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1900
Page
7
A vintage grocery advert proclaims groceries fresh meat and wares at 15 to 40 cents a dozen below wholesale, citing a bulk pre-advance stock. It promises green stamps with purchases and lists items like apples molasses syrup coffee and tea, noting trading stamps offset prices. The tone emphasizes savings, bulk buys, and a wide variety of goods.
The Schley fund grows with subscriptions totaling 5000 dollars amid debate over what to purchase for the library. A plan to use the funds for adult services and renewals is discussed, with emphasis on rapid subscription growth and eventual fulfillment by July.
Chicago and Jan Ted Sloan arrives with Shests Martin and De Munn Smth, a St Louis billiard player. Sloan plans to visit foster parents in Indiana then travel to California with Martin to attend court events and watch Lord Beresford and the Prince of Wales services.
The Attorney General states express company agents who deliver beer to consumers in county towns violate law. A representative allegedly carried out an act on a specified date, with references to Beeton 22 chapter 103 volume 2. The district court is urged to arrest the individual.
A Pineville Ore report notes a quarrel near a camp site amid a crowded scene. One man fired a pistol, a second man was injured, and authorities reported a 10 cent cigar as a minor detail in the incident.
Principal speaker Mona han of World 15 Our Ends America addresses German relations, praising trade exchanges and Germany’s educational and industrial system while urging expansion of industrial schools. He cites 1789 to 1887 trade figures, imports and exports, and calls for national unity and durable alliances. He argues Germany’s model could inform American policy and education.
Pittsburg January incident at Homestead Stout works leaves three workers injured. August Berger, Tabureia John Fleming, and Josh French are reported crushed. Fleming and French expected to die. Cohall, arm crushed, others trapped in the mill when a chain broke. Rescue attempts hampered by heavy tilt and debris.
Bent Vanes and wife transfer to Samuel E Yared for $1 a quarter of south half of the block on Le Ca ee Ry 51.60. M4 Jackson street North Te r Gea Degeinger et wife transfer to Chas Kottman the Norris sub division lot at 2246 Norris streets. Det and wife transfer to L Rider 2H lot and north half Harrison street. Mercier David N Whitaker at 4700 part northwest quarter 23-11-15 JD. Duplip and wife to W B Anderson Slee part southeast quarter of southeast quarter $1-15 and part north west Quarter 16-11-16. June P Berry to the Shaw funding andl Toes guocation sheriffs det Si part lots 7-9 Railroad street west Curtis adds P P and Lo f Comstock is J T Penny 33 22 1ote 5-17-3 Quincy street.
In Liberty Missouri an appeal to the Supreme Court concerning an execution case involving George Alles and Della Clevenger has been moved forward. The case references a murder near Missouri City with recent court action and ongoing judicial review.
Gustav Simon leads a New York drive for Red Cross volunteers to South Africa. He reports about 1,000 applicants, with roughly 30 men selected to depart in three weeks. Applicants include trained nurses, and funding covers some transportation costs. He says recruits aim to aid Red Cross work and avoid violating neutrality laws.
Florence Blythe Sinckley Moore has the sole ownership of the Thomas Blythe estate after dismissal of suits against her. The Senewal Savings Bank, led by Mayor Phelan, bought a block on Market Street and plans to build a modern eight or ten story building there.
A Vienna professor and head of the Mapereloeiess Institute boasted a self marked science book claiming twenty years of experiments reveal a method to influence animals and humans for better offspring. He reportedly gained permission from a minister to publish.
Washington notes Assistant Postmaster Madden issues reminder to postmasters to comply with the law on delivering special delivery mail. At Derdentown New Jersey George Bonney appears with Shreve & Co diamond brokers of San Francisco from Fmeumania at Mrs. DuM's home. 74 years old. Buy Goof Shoes and earn green trading stamps with cash purchases at Poros Subscribe for the Journal.
Topeka and county notes cover weather disruptions and public events. Officials and volunteers discuss charity drives, temperance union plans, dances, lectures, and poultry fairs while residents face illness quarantines and winter travel challenges.
The Roberts investigation continued its th session with remarks by chairman Taylor and testimony from ex Secretary Cuplisie views on Roberts citizenship. Carlisle argues Roberts is a polygamist and questions his final right to seat. The committee weighs whether a polygamist can hold a U S representative seat from Utah based on constitutional qualifications.
In New York the Seventh Assembly District Tammany Hall district passes resolutions declaring sympathy for the Boers in their struggle against foreign invasion. Commissioner John W. Keller denounces Britain, claiming England made Christians of blacks by killing them and praising Boer bravery and resolve. The report notes bitter renunciation of the British government and support for Boer victory.
The Scandia, placed in commission recently, will sail today but remains at the navy yard until February 1 for remaining work. It carries a battalion of Marines to Guam and about a hundred apprentices for the eastern station, with additional personnel including men offered for these stations.
Local notes from North Topeka reference Kimball Printing at 35 Kansas Avenue and gatherings at the home of Mine Campbell on Monrin Street, with clubs meeting Saturdays and Sundays. A fire incident at Mrs Jane Cromwell’s Central Street residence caused damage to furniture and couch with the occupant escaping unharmed.
In New York on January 5 Mrs. Mary Gordon aged 40 testified for her husband Louis Gordon on a stolen watch trial. She collapsed in an apoplectic fit and died soon after, leaving the jury to acquit Gordon. The case drew shock and sympathy as cross examination heightened her distress.
A fragmented real estate and sale notice listing multiple addresses including Columbia Street and Leimans Avenue, with references to Furnished rooms and repairs. Mentions a sale price of 5 dollars and a Fix team house phrase. Local street names and partial descriptions appear, but many details are garbled and unreadable.
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