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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1899
Page
8
The cake walk contest drew a large, mixed audience as colored contestants performed with flair. A favorite in red won the frosted cake, while the singer in white slippers and her partner showcased rapid steps and athletic rhythm amid lively ridicule and applause.
A Reform School duo competes in a cake walk with mixed success as judges assign prizes to Nos 5, 7, and 4 while spectators laugh at outfits described as red dress and white slippers. Bettie Proctor wins with Ea McHartun. second place goes to Isame Derritt and Aimee Mimme. A colored quartet sings and the walkers perform rag time and dances after the judging.
London reports the city cut off after a day of severe gales. No messages reached from the continent since morning and coastal communication with distant parts of the province is severely disrupted. Many minor wrecks occur and several lives are lost near the coast as another storm looms on the Iris coast.
A public meeting at the First M church on January 1 at 8 PM will discuss how to prevent men from drinking liquor. The programme includes speakers and music with Principal A. Reve Med Thomas opening the event and addressing the federation’s aims.
Jennie Howard of Marinette Wis died today, four weeks after going to Menominee hospital to starve herself and refuse treatment. Report says a love affair triggered the self-inflicted death as doctors and Diesiciaten were not involved. Food and medicine were rejected.
Sheriff Downey, in Pana Michigan, says troops will be withdrawn next week and he will enforce the law to the best of his ability only after city authorities exhaust their powers. He will seek Governor Tanner’s aid only after efforts fail. Miners officials receive $3,000 for commissary funds. union miners to be paid Saturday.
The committee overseeing the canal project selects H F Wood of San Diego to represent southern California in Washington. Wood, a major shipper with interests in Rio S il, has spent six months inspecting the canal route and is a personal friend of Senator Mongan.
Filias Longley, a pioneer Cincinnati journalist and noted spelling reform advocate, phonographic reporter, author and publisher, died at his South Pasadena home. He was 75 years old.
A garbled notice from Sixth and Quincy lists price cuts at Lenox Soap and Rex Laundry, with references to a new telephone clerk appointment and a general clearance of groceries. Mentions a local resolution by Brooke of Shawnee and Speaker Osborn naming staff.
Chautauquan lecture set for Monday with sparse attendance due to weather and illness. Commiscee Club hosts second series party at Hudson's hall with many guests listed. A birthday party honors a first birthday at Mr. Kinne's West Street home with games and refreshments. A luncheon at Mrs. Quinton's featured Miss Chapman and Grace Chapman of Chicago with guests from San Francisco and Lewistown. Notes include travel by Rev. and Mrs. Sheldon, local sickness, bank president in town, and multiple social visits and entertaining at homes in Topeka, Kansas City, and nearby towns.
Mrs Titus hosts, Miss Lotta Reed from Illinois joins entertainment, Miss Daisy Warner attends. Miss Smyser departs Perth Amboy after visiting relatives. Constantinople envoy addresses First Congregational meeting. Mrs Fulton and son Darrah visit Kansas City family. Viennese club plans Harmony hall dance. D J Greenwald travels to Kansas City on business.
Commodore Lewis C. Sartori U S N retired died at his Philadelphia home aged 87. Born in Trenton New Jersey he became midshipman in 1838 rising through the Mexican and Civil War commands. He led ships at Mare Island, was made commodore, and retired six months later amid a push in Congress to restore his rank on the naval register.
Eight sick soldiers aboard the transport Senator are listed including Privates Newgard Terry Windsor Slater Sergeant Shaw and Col C P Whipple. Captain Warren Major Bement and others aboard carry orders and dispatches amid ties to Manila and St Paul. The Astor battery left six behind due to fever and typhoid. The Eighth Army Corps shows about eight percent illness. British miners get new certificate rule passage.
Washington dispatch says General Breckinridge was ordered Thursday to begin an inspection trip lasting months to Cuba and Porto Rico. He will report to Major General Brooke and to Adjutant General Corbin.
The steamer Jewell, leaving the harbor during a storm, drifted onto rocks and is a total loss. The crew was saved. the engineer suffered a broken leg. The Jewell, a small coasting steamer, may have had machinery failure. Closing out groceries below cost at Sixth and Quincy.
Reports from New York describe efforts to merge Cuban factions led by General Gomez with the Span ish colony in Havana to preserve unity amid the insurrection. The plan aims to uphold promises, manage loyalties, and ensure payment of troops while observers note shifts in money value and calls for American currency.
North Tupeka membrane notes report Ardelia Brown and Mrs J C Brown of Taylor Street attending the History club meeting with Miss Alberta and Miss Amy May. Wilson to preach at North Christian Church this evening. Mr and Mrs Walter Boswurm return to Council Grove. Costley and Pi hold sales on Thursday and Monday. Baptist church revival planned with Mrs Riordan and Deotlinger. Essence White promoted to a position at a company in Omaha. Orphans' fundraiser and mandolin club performances noted.
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