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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1900
Page
5
Early morning fire at a frame building on Tenth Avenue, occupier EW Hughes. Firefighters from station No 2 awoke, found two stolen or missing horses, replaced them with two green horses, and battled the blaze with a single water stream, losses about $100.
Local executive committee weighs whether to hold events tonight amid a defective track. A big match race between Cooper and Taylor is highlighted, with motor-paced races planned Sunday and extra events filling the program. Accidents are expected due to the condition.
Topeka society notes a large garden fete at the Chanoyl Charter of Grace cathedral in Hyde Park with Miss Senour of Tampa Florida wed to Frederick L. Milton on Tuesday afternoon. The event drew many friends and featured elaborate decoration and social activities.
Mrs. Erickson is sister to Mrs. A O Rosser. Irene McNeill hosted a lawn event at Monrot Street to honor Miss Pearl and Nina Fritts of Mirnie. Punch was served with guests including Edith Dick Newton Jennie McNeill Alice Puller Hallier Mears Lister McNeill Katie Cafferty Marion McAndrews Trene Meets Mr Christie Sphere Charles Tolpe Frank Mears Ralph Enell Nate Cafferty Heartrawn Perdnand Wolze Bruce Barmess.
A batch of brief items from Topeka and Ottawa covers court adjournments and upcoming debates, golf grounds use, and Chautauqua activities. Notables include Warden J. B. Tomlinson visiting the penitentiary, Lambert returning from business, and Marshail's band needing new uniforms. Local officials push daily deliveries to ease shortages, and street improvements begin on the east side of the figtang college.
Ex Chief Justice presides as judge pro tem in district court to hear motions in the Brainerd area case concerning the Tanner property sale. Attorneys Schuster Nichois and Mrs Webb filed a motion with Judge Hexen absent.
English text reports that a group of miners and strikers were interrupted by armed police at St John after tensions over work resumption. The article notes prior overawe of workers, with company staff unloading equipment as part of crowd control, and mentions some strikers remaining in the area despite actions.
Kansas voters shift from free coinage opposition to supporting expanding money supply as gold standards and tariff debates transform national finance. The piece traces the shift in views from older standard theories to silver-gold exchange, praising Republican leadership and broadening commerce while criticizing opponents. Strong emphasis on political evolution, monetary policy, and regional sentiment.
A chaotic fragment discusses Republicans and Democrats campaigning on issues. It mentions banners, mess room smells, claims of being right or wrong, and persistent party persistence in the sunflower period. The exact meaning is unclear due to corrupt OCR.
New York, July 12. Mr. Gould says most gems found with Charles Blair were left in a jewel case locked in Mrs. Gould’s Fifth Avenue residence before Europe trip. Blair, a Bowery valet, was arrested after a box of Mrs. Gould’s jewels was found in his room, triggering belief of a double robbery connected to the Carlton hotel theft in London.
Topeka Commercial club rooms are being renovated ahead of the second state Commercial clubs meeting. It will be held next Tuesday, July 16, with Secretary Anderson noting broader representation than at the first gathering. Officers will be elected and a constitution adopted, plus by laws and plans for statewide advertising. The association will push good roads and seek government appropriations, with a Good Roads association likely to be formed.
A cluttered real estate transfer listing shows multiple conveyances with prices from 50 to 1 800 dollars across several additions and streets including Belleview Avenue and Quincy Street. A Williamsburg explosion report notes Henry Wilson’s home damaged by dynamite, a 10 year old killed and another injured.
North Topeka brief items note residents traveling to Kansas City for a visit and a Milwaukee trip, church and fraternal notices, a lawn social at Mr Geo Petro's, local club meetings, and obituaries for Deane Page and Mrs Rebekah Ross. Local officials discuss a North Topeka Oakland bridge project, residents seeking a road right of way, and calls to attend funeral services for members of Amity lodge and Sister Margaret Kincaid. The Rin Trunk Railway System ad rounds out notices with travel information.
Members of Lincoln Circle No 1 Ladies of the F AR meet at 2050 Lincoln Street at 10 a m Friday to attend the funeral of our late member Emmonia Binter. Susie Weymouth, President. Clara Chamberlain, Secretary.
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