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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1900
Page
11
A vintage advertisement extols Ivory Soap as the ultimate path to cleanliness. It promises the shortest safest road to cleanliness and claims Ivory Soap cleanses both skin and clothing without leaving residue. The copy highlights its rich lather, dirt removal, and the fact that Ivory Soap floats.
A verbose listing of church services across multiple congregations with times, locations, and speakers. Includes Baptist, Congregational, Presbyterian, United Brethren, and Christian churches. mentions sermons by Rev. J. Chamtermine, G.D. Beever, and others, with schedule details and Sunday School notes.
The regular preaching service at Lowman Chapel will begin at 10 50 tomorrow instead of 11 o clock. Sunday churchgoers are reminded of the 3 30 afternoon service.
Vancouver dispatch reports the British steamer Sierra Nevada wrecked on the Victorian coast during a fierce gale on June 10. Thirty three crew and officers died including the captain, with only five reaching shore and one later dying. A parliamentary inquiry blamed conditions in Australia for the disaster.
Rome signals the early appointment of Archbishop Keane as head of Dubuque. The move, tied to German crest tensions and a clerical arrest, unfolds as local rumors and church leadership shifts swirl around the Dubuque seminary. A separate note recounts W. A. Hines of Manchester Indiana surviving a near fatal medical episode and praises local doctors and a Kansas avenue store figure in aiding recovery.
In Philadelphia sale travel options. agents Ming and Bradshaw listed with route choices. Details mention June return date and ticketing through gate past Serigar, with references to local areas and handmade harness items.
Ottawas June 12 The Assembly Herald prints the complete programme for the twenty second annual Ottawa Chautauqua Assembly. The event runs July 9 to July 20 at Forest Park with debates by P Dolliver and Champ Clark on imperialism and a roster of noted orators and entertainers.
Wichita June 16 Leon Lewis the well known novelist will spend about a month in Wichita to talk with and visit William Mathewson. He plans a serial story using Mathewson as the hero and will base plots in western Kansas. Lewis, a former army officer, cites Buffalo Bill Cody and past connections with famous writers as his inspiration.
Major H. Bishop writes from Alaminos in May 1900 describing his role as head of the provost judge for the district in Northern Zambales. He notes movements between rugged mountain areas, wartime tension with local bands, and difficulties with local brown men who would not stand. The missive conveys a tense snapshot of colonial administration amid armed unrest.
A letter from W. Shoe describes organizing civil governments across the territory while noting language divides in Spanish and Italian regions. He fears army officers will handle most work as provincial capacity remains limited, schools teach only local language, and living costs are high with $400 gold per year possible for a careful American.
Kingman June 1 The executive committee of the Cattle men's association met in Kingman to plan the second annual Catilemen's picnic for Wednesday August 15. The day will feature a morning parade with blanket dances and war dances, green corn dances, and savage amusements. Events include competitive riding by men and women, broncho busting, roping contests and horse racing.
Alr McDonpell, contractor for Iola's waterworks and electric light system, returned from Kansas City and said construction could begin in full by mid July if bond sales face no delay. He noted no negative bond sales impact so far.
The message notes dreiting hands will come in the evening to assist with harvest. They will not be fed for ten days, starting a week from next Monday, and few outsiders may be recruited. Farms should be prepared for the week, so workers can manage their own grain.
Senator Wolcott of Colorado endorsed Irving Scott of California for vice president in Philadelphia. He praised Scott as a strong candidate with notable character and said he is not seeking a place on the ticket himself.
James Durkin was arrested Friday by Marshal Storestrest for assaulting his brother. After bond he fought with William White, an elderly man, in North Topeka as the Durkin brothers clashed. White filed a warrant for Durkin's second offense.
The Santa Fe auditor of freight receipts office sent a wedding clock to Mrs. W. H. Gibson as a gift from the young women employed there. The clock, an Engraved piece with ornamental trim, marks the retirement or departure of Mr. Gibson from the disbursement office. The note cites the staff’s collective work and mentions offices in Chicago and Santa Fe, with Mr Combe and Mr Ell involved in railroad duties and headquarters.
In St Louis on June 16 the strike talks between the street car men and the Transit company stalled after a proposed settlement was presented to the company. President Gompers said negotiations are off after the company refused arbitration for reinstatement of workers. Police report increased tension as inquests into fatalities continue and witnesses describe the riot violence outside the Posse barracks.
The national council of the K and I S discussed minor legal questions and adopted an amendment to change delegate election methods and increase numbers. Councils will elect delegates at county level, with one delegate per 400 members or major fraction, prompting mixed reactions and accusations of central control.
Representation from the councils notes a final motion pending as the national council aims to complete all formalities tonight. The report emphasizes decisive action and coordinated steps to conclude duties across committees and jurisdictions.
The Gentlemens club stages a racing matinee with an ek professional rider by Miss Lizzie Williams amid a 2207 pacer exhibition mile. Program includes 2:20 Trotting 2:50 Pacing 100-yard foot race and roadster events. Entries close Wednesday at 3 p.m. Admission is charged. concessions admitted free.
Judge Hazen denied the injunction sought by Judge J T Chair in the Potwin park case. Clark secured the injunction against blocking park creation at the street center. A motion for a new trial was filed and the decision may be appealed to the supreme court.
Judge J S Wist to hear suit brought by an Abilene bank against Dell Valentine clerk of the in- Brome court to recover $1000 in cash. Rupert June deposited $1000 bond with the court, fled, and faces a rule to recover. Supreme Court ordered bond and security. June posted cash and disappeared, alleging the money held in custody of the court. J West argues the money is in court custody not subject to recovery. The case concerns prior fraud by June and a request for the bank to recoup funds.
A petition with many signers has been presented to the park commissioners proposing to convert the pond in Gage park into a public bathing pool. The plan calls for a nominal fee from bathers to fund a special officer to maintain order and prevent disturbances by youths at the pool.
Rain predicted for Kansas failed to appear in the eastern region while the weather map shows rainfall in the west where drought persists. Forecast notes a fall Sunday with thunderstorms in the east and cooler conditions in the west. Temperatures ranged up to 65 degrees with a southeast wind of 1 mile per hour by morning.
The state oil inspector reported May receipts of 31,134.17 and total collections of 114,410 with 20,682 extended, leaving a deposited balance. The report conflicts with company inspection figures, prompting the auditor to probe missing funds and receipts held by companies.
June 16 Reno Nevada reports Federal Health Officer McQuentin and Quarantine Health Officer Kinyoun coordinating strict health certificate rules for eastbound trains and ships. Agencies warn travel will be halted without valid certificates. voluntary compliance urged to avoid delays. Nelson’s dates list several California towns with upcoming events.
Constable Wright's in North Tu Dekeon attaches an organ after a dispute with Mike McGinty's possession. Thomas Wy claims regal rights to the instrument. McGinty, a Highland Park Jackson musician, pursued with a deputy after the organ and the scene included a deputy being forced back at the front door while bystanders heard a tune.
A wreck between an air express train and a Windsor bound service occurred at 6 o clock. Six people were killed and forty nine injured in the disastrous collision reported at 4:20 PM on June 1.
A man and woman were arrested for liquor offenses in North Topeka. The court dismissed the cases after multiple arrests and refusals to return seized liquor. Mayor Drew ordered officers not to return the seized item, while Russell pursued replevin, potentially reasserting claims.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a major industrial project with remarks on storage, erection, and related manufacturing concerns. Mentions July 1 timelines, car counts, and police comments, but details are unclear. Names and places are obscured in the damaged passage.
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