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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1900
Page
6
A fragmented North Topeka column lists events and social happenings. Readers learn about meetings, speakers, and community announcements involving local figures, businesses, and upcoming schedules, with references to gatherings, travel, and public notices across weeks.
The jury convicted Charles Drennan of simple assault and battery after finding no malice or intent to kill toward Frank Dreisbach. Drennan testified to a struggle claiming he acted to protect his father, with the judge imposing a mild sentence in county jail and fines.
A Honolulu letter warns that bubonic plague most affects the Asiatic element, noting quarantine rules, permit requirements, and severe public health measures. It cites a white resident girl and a storekeeper as examples amid city restrictions, asserting thorough fumigation and prevention.
Topeka Lodge No 11 of the Protective Order of Eggs announces a major renovation and enlargement of the present club and lounge rooms. The plan includes a south hall addition and new meeting spaces, with details on construction sequence and involved officers to be released later.
Despatches recount Warren near Acton Homes and Dundonald advancing west of Acton on January 2. British shelling disrupted Boer camp with reports of many killed or wounded. From Cape Town and Washington, officials note troop reshuffles and imperial yeomanry to be mobilized. eighth division orders issued at Dundun on January 18.
Dispatches describe Boer and British forces maneuvering toward Ladysmith. Reports note divisions, river actions, and shelling as both sides position along a line from Springfield toward the Tugela River with ongoing artillery exchanges and evolving plans for a possible assault.
The Whittlearroservantile Company reports FW Williams a baking powder and flavoring manufacturer from Borirgridd Mn seeks a new plant site. He says he sells wholesale only and maintains two to four traveling salesmen. H EB Whittlesey referred the message to Secretary Anderson of the Commercial Club, who replied.
Janore Bey plans to begin a new post Saturday after yesterday’s events left the United States in turmoil. Local authorities reported a torn situation affecting national duties and timing for subsequent assignments.
Special Commissioner Carroll reports on Puerto Rico's climate, population, religion, and economy. He urges extending US laws, a territorial government like Oklahoma, broad legislative power, a delegate to Congress, revised codes, jury system, and universal education with English instruction and an agricultural station.
Implement Dealers Association of Kansas City announced officers for the new year with Fk Allen of Craig Missouri as president and J W Pausen of Fredonia Kansas as vice president. Hi J Hodge of Abilene Kansas named treasurer and Edward Heeney of Severance Kansas along with J N Cunningham of Norborne Missouri reelected to the board of directors. Archie Hood of Columbus Kansas succeeds J W Pavlen as director.
Fort Scott politician JH Richards plans to retire from the race for delegate at large and seek the second district delegate spot. Metcalf, a unanimous choice, appears set to win the delegate at large post, drawing support from across party factions as tensions persist.
Friends fear Probate Judge Dolman is stranded in the Indian Territory as a smallpox quarantine blocks travel to Kansas. A telegram urged his return, but no reply appeared.Kansas City and Return $2.00 Via the Santa Fe. Tickets on sale Jan 21-23. Final Halt Jan 28. Furman’s Shoe House advertises further sale bargains on good shoes tomorrow.
Chicago market reports show May wheat fluctuating and firming on France crop damage and cash demand while oats fall on selling. Cattle and hogs meet varied demand with strong pork and steady to weaker beef. Prices cited for wheat, corn, oats and livestock across Chicago and Kansas City markets with delivery and receipts noted.
A scrambled report covers grain prices, sugar, cotton and money markets from Topeka and New York. It notes cotton prices, salt goods, grains like wheat and corn, sugar advances, and money market conditions with commentary from brokers and exchanges.
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