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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
5
The city of Topeka failed to recover in a dispute over Santa Fe Railway tracks. The case traced long wrangling between the city and the railroad company over condemnation and damages tied to a switch engine incident. The court’s ruling upheld the company’s position with damages awarded thereafter.
A protracted dispatch from Adigipal Bryce relays tense signals about Tien Tsin and nearby actions. Allies allegedly prepare to respond, with threats to use armed force against opposing forces as a rescue of a partitioned region is discussed. The message notes possible mobilization dates and references the Chinese arena and related forces.
Disjointed report describes alleged robbery of Chris Bonuite by Joe Eburle and a subsequent riverbank incident. Witness John Catherline claims seeing Michecte Stethe Shults, but no immediate charges reported. Police presence and unclear details suggest ongoing investigation into the Breulte area disturbance.
Hesaw Breidenthal leads a discussion on prohibition measures in the county. Local figures including Williams and Heldenthal are noted as active in planning and public response to the push for policy change.
A man described as a costly drunk was out of money and stole a horse before appearing before Judge McCabe. The charger faced horse stealing charges, a preliminary examination was waived, and he was bound over to await further proceedings.
A fragment describes a person short of money who picked up a wager on a horse and sold it for 14 dollars. The winnings funded whisky bought with money from selling the barre, while coppers and companions enjoyed a good time.
The biennial Ep worth Leagues session in Kansas will adjourn this evening after attendees at First Methodist Church near Sixth Avenue and Harrison Street drew up the constitution and by laws. Delegates formed The Kapese Conference of Leagues, with officers including a president four vice presidents and secretaries. The convention, though attendance fell short of expectations, is deemed a success with nominations by a committee and speeches by Rev P J Timson and others.
A collage of garbled verse and stray quotes from Harper’s Bazaar and the Baltimore American appears, with mangled lines about a ship, a Paris exposition, a judge and witness, and a real estate firm. The prose reads like clipped snippets from a bored reporter’s notebook.
Austin reports that on June 21 the Texas platform adoption debate drew Bailey into the fray opposing expansion. The majority committee report concluded with Bailey's views on the subject not favored by the group.
Topeka society reports the Davis Whitelock nuptials, a standout ceremony of the season marked by lavish details and prominent attendee presence. The event drew local families, social leaders, and guests from surrounding communities, highlighting the season’s social calendar.
Grace Cathedral rang with a large crowd for the 8:30 wedding of Miss Lillian Dallan Whitelock to Mr. Frank Scott Davis. The ceremony featured a floral decor, a choral procession, and a reception at J. M. Patten’s home with family and friends, followed by plans to reside at 16 Tyler Street after August 1.
The article lists a series of social plans and visits including a Garfield park picnic Friday evening for friends, Mrs. William Higgins of Kansas City visiting Topeka with her daughter, and several Topeka residents traveling or hosting relatives. It notes a reception at the Lutheran church for Rev. H. A. Ott, and mentions Mrs. Cameron Miller of Topeka Milling Co visiting family, with other local ladies visiting Garnett and Chicago.
The New York Business Women's National Association held a meeting in Fulton street club rooms for about 200 attendees. Speakers praised women in business while promoting a new employment exchange and dining facilities, with rooms to be open to all women for a month and then to members only.
Local column from North Topeka lists visits by Mr Thomas Cravel from Denver and Mrs Ollnger from Topeka, house for sale or rent at 145 Holman street, and various social events. It mentions church social on the lawn, a Zither club event, Royal Neighbors ice cream social, and a semi annual report due after upcoming meetings. Also notes a fatal timber mine accident of William Antrim and a gas to Peoria visit by the French family.
Bargains advertised include corset waist at 54 cents, romulur or similar items at 1.35, ladies' Oxfords priced at 2c and 6c and 8c, and elik ribbon at 3 cents per yard. Post advertised.
Mrs Henriette Olberg of Albert Lea Minn writes from the Oma exhibit describing her experience with Peruna for summer colds. She reports quick relief, full recovery, and calls Peruna a God send, urging prompt use at first signs of a cough with repeated doses. Columbus Ohio firm offers a free brochure on summer catarrh.
The twenty second annual convention of the Soldier Township Sunday School Association was held at the West In T. Hoover. Morning devotional exercises were led by Prof. B. Tracy. A short talk on feation and Management of a School was given. Afternoon session opened with song service led by H. Heath of Topeka who gave a temperance address. Governor Stanley delivered a pressing talk on temperance. A pretty servant girl is often a better means of receiving police protection than chosen burglar alarms.
The city engineer reports Tyler Street between Eleventh and Harrison is finished and ready for paving. Greenwood avenue and the alley between Twelfth Huntess and Western and Fillmore are prepared for paving, with nearby notices mentioning a KC event and a July celebration in Shawnee.
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