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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
5
A merchant ad lists items available Thursday from 1 to 3 p.m. including Worsted Knee Pants, Seamless la de kerchiefs, Sea Island Percale fabric, Childs Sandals, Ladies Mackintosh raincoats, Men’s Socks, Linen Underskirts, and Chocolate Kid Lace Shoes. Prices per yard or pair shown. emphasis on late style goods, fresh stock.
A fragmented ad lists navy and light blue colors for goods including handkerchiefs with stitched hems, quality and price noted. Also advertises table cloths and napkins, 48 inch width, plus neckwear sets and note paper in fancy boxes offered until five with prices and quantities.
Wise reports to Kempff on action at Takitude fortress and the Bonosey to Year Admiral Kemptt. Officers gathered aboard the Harbura as shells rained from the forts and attacking ships. Aboard, a plan to move Atoco cacy from the plane was discussed while Japanese forces pressed the bombardment and near misses were observed with ships sustaining damage. The account notes a shell strike smashing through a ladder and hull on a vessel and the broader engagement lasting into the late afternoon with ships and crews continuing operations.
A dated dispatch describes naval activity near Tien Tsin with an English torpedo boat towing a Chinese prize and landing a wounded Japanese soldier. It notes desertion of the shore area, train and telegraph disruptions, and a cautious mood among officers about the broader conflict.
Citizens report increasing mail delays due to misaddressed letters and carrier errors on rural routes. The article notes difficulty for post office staff to track every recipient and urges clearer addressing and proper envelope labeling to ensure correct delivery along the river town line.
Real estate transfer notices show EE Helwle and Bebecsthal Sas M Evans transferring lots 18 and 19 for 301 dollars. The transaction lists the parties and monetary amount as recorded in the public notices section.
In North Topeka column items from Kansas Avenue, Scranton and surrounding areas. Birth of a daughter to Rev W B Hutchinson. Mrs Brarier and daughter Maud depart for Pusble. Dora Marie and Juanita Putnam return from Kansas City visit with Aunt Wittman. Sunday School picnics planned on reform school grounds. Mrs John Cromwell to Williamstown Ky for two months. J A Porter and family from Endura residing at 128 Monme Street. Mrs Porcer mother of Mrs Walter Spear. Mrs Bilary Smith and daughter Bertha visit sisters in Kansas City, then to Kan sas City yesterday. Mr Haines and Mr Graves receive letter from daughter Mrs Charles Thompson missionary at Hueng On Ching. all safe despite Great Sword society unrest. Adelaide Mo Houghton, wife of W E Houghton, dies at home at 32 dackeon Street aged 29, leaving six children. Funeral Friday morning. Also notes on Topeka tourist rail rates to Colorado and Utah. ads for old peps and other local items.
The Rimwood club hosted a Tuesday dancing party with a larger attendance and a livelier mood than recent weeks. Guests included Mr and Mrs W H Davis, Mr and Mrs LD Reel Me, Mrs TL Wolverton, Mr and Mrs W P Schoeh, Mr and Mrs W Bekt, and many others. The column lists numerous residents visiting, traveling, or attending events at nearby towns, with brief notes on extended stays, engagements, and upcoming outings.
Chicago reports a public quarrel between Mrs. General John Logan and Mrs. Potter Palmer originating in Paris. Mrs. Logan says Palmer’s appointment was a discourtesy to others and claims lack of recognition from Palmer and the French government after returning from Paris. She excerptedly quotes Palmer disputing honors and committee placements.
A jumble of local notes from Topeka and nearby towns lists visits, movements, and events. Notables include M A Low traveling to Oklahoma City, Mrs Anna Knox returning from Kansas City, and W Lysaght relocating to Oakland. Various trips to Topeka, Kansas City, Chicago, Washington, and Galveston are noted along with church dedications, auditorium work, and political club meetings.
The case involves Miss Margaret Jones and Joab Mulvanes mortgage dispute over a land parcel. Mulvanes failure to release the mortgage after payment prompted legal action to remove the lien from public records. Adjacent-property notices were also sent regarding an assessment and contracts letting.
New York reports men increasingly wearing shirt waists in summer attire. The trend breaks with traditional coats and dress codes as fashion outlets note men now favor light shirts and belts, with some resistance from the public and establishments.
Fragmentary text describes characters and a scene with a snatlaman figure and an inspector. The readable portions mention a Bays and a curious event, with vague dialogue about satiety and a peculiar form of action. The passage includes unclear references to Pont Eee Deteh and soft items on a teaide wail ecture.
The obituary notes Bartal, a railroad brakeman for Rock Island, will have his remains sent to his home in June City, Le, with funeral arrangements to follow. He resided in Hor.
Local column records Mrs Nase a secretary at a Topeka company traveling to Heroes City for lectures on Belgian hares under Crabtres. It notes return to duties and a Bel-List official sorting. Also mentions county rural free delivery route questions, sightings of Harve and PF Phillipe, and the Seventh Street Bridge completion slated for tomorrow.
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