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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
5
Shoppers are offered ladies' tailored suits at marked down prices, a tempting opportunity to save on stylish outfits. The promotion emphasizes significant discounts and urges immediate consideration to take advantage of the reduced prices.
Fragmented report outlines delegates and political maneuvering as Democrats nominate delegates in Honolulu and parallel events in Jane City and Chicago. Names like David Bawanaatioa and J. Molarthy appear amid broader notes on party organization, proclamations, and regional influence.
Special Rock Island route excursion to Colorado and Utah announced for June. One fare plus 201 dollars for round trip, with dates and terms to be announced. Travel package includes meals and special rates for families and groups.
In Montreal Quebec a Kansas born American pastor Rev Allan Murrmann of Zion Congregational Church resigns after refusing to pray for Queen Victoria or for the British army. Trustees complain he drives away congregants. He notes he prayed for the US president during war and will not make praying for any sovereign a rule. He was ordained in Kansas and led a church in Grand Junction Colorado before coming to Montreal fifteen months ago.
A meeting of the executive board elected Dr Mary E Stewart as recording secretary to fill the vacancy from Mrs James A Troutman. Dr Stewart, president of the Weeviane club, accepted the office while Mrs Willis Norton resigned as art committee chair and Mrs Reed Kellan was elected in her stead.
Judge Hazen sentences Dick Millice to two years in the penitentiary and Marion Mullice to one year. Thomas Tourne with Officer Goff and Mullice are shot by officers Frank Edwards and Geo Futon. They were caught stealing a saddle and harness from Cob Price. Tourist rail rates to Colorado and Utah offered from Missouri points to Denver Colorado Springs Puetto Lake and Ogden from June 1 to September with reduced fares via ticket agents B C Townsend and Nipps in St. Louis and Topeka.
The Grand Trunk Railway System offers splendid service and scenic routes to Nisewra Falls Muskoka and Rewartha Lakes St Lawrence Silver and Rapids Thousand Isles Wits Mountaine and Atlantic resorts. For copies of tourist publications and full information contact J. H. Murgin city passenger and ticket agent 249 Clark Street Chicago.
Beet of All New Books announces sale at 40 Kansas Avenue featuring Inkolow Bennett's works and a new collection. Readers are invited to browse titles and engage with author events and signings.
Kansas Topeka society notes detail Mrs P L Sover of Venita attending a party at Brsttes Aire Chariss Blood Smiths on Topeka avenue with three tables of duplicate whist. Miss Winifred Wasner and Miss Lilian Whitelock guest of honor at Mrs George Port Ashtons card party with progress sixty three as the morning’s game and prizes. Miss Achaah Margaret Brewer and Mr Arthur Gordon Sheer wed at Tyler street home with Mendelssohn march and bride in white Paris muslin. Current Literature club outing at Garfield Park. Stauffenberg-True wedding at Korsss avenue with two weeks’ trip after. Nearby notes include a large park picnic hosted by Mrs Wil Clacest, and various arrivals and visits from Newton, Emporia, Horton, and Kansas City.
Local column lists visiting Miss Maud City and Miss Birdie King, Denver and Topeka connections, and a high school era of gatherings. Guests include Mrs E A Peabody, Miss Florence Foster, and many Topeka residents with summer travels to Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota. Socials, church events, and bridal party teas fill the week.
Police report inquiries about a man known as Bishop Van Roxen of the Dunkard church of Reval Tussin Tt. Supposed schemes aimed at Dunkard groups in Enid Oklahoma and other settlements. a real estate man in Abilene allegedly arranged land options for a Dunkard colony before the man departed Topeka after a stay and leaving unpaid board.
A car on the Haston avenue division was blown off the track by dynamite at Pendleton avenue at midnight. Motorman William Butholix suffered a severe injury to his right arm. The conductor and five policemen aboard were shaken but uninjured. Two other cars were damaged.
One fare plus 2.00 for the round trip with final return limit Oct. Tickets from Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo and return 24 dollars. Vis the Santa Fe. Tickets on sale June 1 with stepover allowed at Colorado common points.
Around 4000 Turners gathered in Milwaukee and Philadelphia for the twenty eights national festival. The early sessions focused on routing business and debate over annulling a contract between a teachers' seminary and the German English academy of Milwaukee. The convention debated platform amendments and neutrality on petition while women’s admission remained optional. Elite delegates from St. Louis, Detroit, Milwaukee, Denver, Leadville, Chicago, Pittsburgh, New York, and Topeka attended the galden jubilee of the Turner band following the convention.
William J. Bryan addressed about 4060 people in Minceau Wisconsin last night. The gathering drew citizens from surrounding towns during a day excursion. He spoke for an hour and a half on imperialism trusts and the silver question. The speech was well received.
Rumor out of Chattanooga on June 24 says Clay Evans may resign as pension commissioner and seek Congress from the district. His friends deny the report but note Evans has told the president he is ready to resign whenever he is needed.
Norwich Conn June 2 By the death of David Dwight Wells son of the late David A Wells the estate richens Harvard with about 37000. Bequests from elder Wells provide one third to the widow and two thirds to Harvard Williams Springfield library and Williams College Mass. Estate inventoried at 5300.
Governor Lon V. Stephens arrived in St Louis and conferred with Local Authorities at Planters hotel on the strike question. Chief Campbell and police leaders were summoned to report on the situation. No decision public yet. If peace is possible he may authorize a posse retirement. if unrest continues he could call out the militia.
A company of marines from Norfolk navy yard will be sent to China at once. Twenty eight privates commanded by two sergeants and two corporals received orders to proceed immediately to the Washington marine battalion to join the Fourth battalion of quarries en route to San Francisco overland to Embark then to China. More men are expected to be drafted from the yard battalion for service in Chinese waters.
Henry Huir aton is to be executed in Martinsville Henry County today for criminal assault. Rumors of a possible rescue and white mob activity have prompted Governor Tyler to order militia to stand ready to move to the scene.
Beckham of Kentucky, the youngest sitting governor in U S history, issues a formal statement declaring his candidacy for the Democratic nomination to seek a second term. He reinforced his record and outlined aims for continued leadership in Frankfort.
Berlin on June 2 reports that the North German Lloyd company has commissioned the Vulcan shipbuilding works at Stettin for a pair of enormous ships for the New York line. Each vessel will be 24,500 tons, among the largest steamers in the world.
Denver to Colorado Springs, Pueblo and return for 24 dollars. Tickets on sale June 1 with stopovers allowed at Colorado common paints. The fragment references Burdock Blood Bitters and a claim about pain and sickness.
Henson of Chicago will deliver his celebrated lecture on Backbone at the First MB church this evening. Epworth Leaguers with official badges enter free, all others pay 25 cents. Train fares include Pueblo return at 624, with routes Denver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo and return via Santa Fe. Tickets on sale June 1 at common points in Colorado.
Major Frank L. Brown of Kingman predicts an unprecedented Kansas wheat yield across Harper Sedgwick Kingman Reno and Pratt counties. At 10 cents per bushel few farms could fetch more for their land than the crop value this season. Lord Monson Dead in Paris at age 10 and brother of Sir Himand Monson.
Tickets advertised by King, agent, list prices for Chicago, return $14.00 and other routes to Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs and stops at common points. Sales dates include June 11 June 21 June 25 and July 7 with various stopover allowances and final ticket limits noted, amid scattered travelers terms and local agent references.
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