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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1900
Page
5
The ad touts hair mattresses for 20 dollars and pillows at five dollars a pair, claiming deodorized materials and long wear. It promises furniture at prices equal to or lower than elsewhere and urges readers to consider value and comfort in choosing a mattress.
Fragmentary OCR text shows Thompson Bros at 626 Kansas Avenue and scattered references to local people, events, and notices. The readable portions mention a minstrel performance planned in March, family names such as the Turners and Whitneys, and various unrelated phrases. The excerpt lacks coherent narrative or complete facts for a fuller summary.
Mrs Diggs state librarian travels to Indianapolis to select books for the new state library. She aims to announce purchases by week end and restore library to top condition with first-class holdings. Lurie Slates and other publishers are involved in selection process. Plant resumes work after a brief hiatus.
The Santa Fe Cattlemen’s Association announces tickets on sale from March 1 to 18. Two training sessions daily, sleever and trot carousel noted. Agent T. J. Ming of Santa Fe handles details. Return fare 14.50 for Fort Worth trip.
Holton May 9 date fixed for the Kanes GA encampment. Council deliberations note funds from Holton descendants to entertain delegates. Planned street fair and camping spot proposals aim to attract the next state encampment, with Emporia among recent candidates. Committees named to present the subject to the Holton encampment as local youths drive arranging efforts.
Eastern live stock editor takes aim at the state live stock commission over quarantine orders. The letter accuses officials of missteps and suggests proposing a reform or removal, citing broader regulatory friction between eastern papers and western agencies.
In Saline County the GOP convention failed to endorse Cyron Leland or M. A. Low for national committeemen. Jerr Mohler accused the gathering of complicity in obstructing the state convention’s guidance. The vote reflected stark factional tensions and divided loyalties within the local party.
A chaotic night in Texington saw Secretary Powers and Captain Davis secretly taken from jail between midnight and daybreak. They were escorted by Sheriff Suter of Frankfort to an overland route, placed on a train, and moved to an unknown location amid muted official comments and public excitement.
Police report a clerk named Edward Seymour owner of a dr og store at Kanes seen e ised on a charge under a prohibitory law. The city marshal was instructed to prevent a performance and a special meeting discussed upholding the ban amid protests. A separate note mentions a discovery of a counterfeit piece in Washington and a first winner named Winkie from the Amer et webgare.
Monday to Friday social calendar features clubs meeting at homes including Lakota Imperial Creedcntp and Elmwood venues. A Pleasant Thimble Party on Western Avenue gathered Mrs Taylor and guests with a purse prize for best drawing. A successful concert by W Roehr and a long list of visitors and hosting duties highlight the week’s social scene.
James Weaver from a Seven Mile southeast farm sought medicine for a very ill woman. After collecting two bottles, he stopped for food, then collided with a buggy on Kansas avenue causing a wreck and a missing owner. A man claimed the rig, was questioned, and later admitted fleeing to fetch the medicine, delivering it on foot hours later. The wrecked buggy belonged to W D Rogers of 2217 Polk Street.
A 14 year old girl named May Ho Ho Ho Ho seeks a divorce from her husband John Bower, 34, alleging abuse and threats. The case notes the brief eight week marriage and questions the legality of the union, with the petition bearing the child’s handwritten signature.
Fragmentary notice shows a divorce filing where a petitioner asks not only for dissolution but also for the restoration of her maiden name. The readable text mentions custody or child-related requests intertwined with personal name restoration.
James W. Orr of Atchison denies rumors that railroads would spend 904,008 to defeat Judge David Martin if nominated for associate justice. Orr states there is no basis for the claim, clarifies his long friendship with Martin, and says he would support Martin if he accepts a Democratic nomination. He accuses Republicans of spreading the tale to hurt cross party cooperation.
In Topeka a colored youth Abe Hyatt admitted petty thefts of brass and wire by a string of small grabs. He took a brass air valve from a Santa Fe line worth Portit theft value, leading to grand larceny charges. Judge Fin sentenced Hyatt to two years in the penitentiary for a chance to reflect on his missteps.
London reports the lord mayor orders the Irish flag to be raised over the mansion on St Patrick's Day. The tribute honors Urigh troops' bravery in South Africa.
A brief market note shows retailers cutting prices to attract shoppers, with a 25 percent sale tag and a 23 item display. The fragment notes general discount trends and promotional emphasis.
The American Association backed by the National League will provide baseball this season in Baltimore Washington Tomisque Cleveland Chicago St Louis New York and Philadelphia. James Hart president of the Chicago club announced the plan after returning from NL meetings in New York. Grounds in Baltimore Washington Louisville and Cleveland will be used for antirsa, while NL grounds will host games in the other cities with schedules set to avoid conflicts.
Washington March 12 L J Simpkins an electrical engineer at Wardner Idaho testified before the House Military Affairs Committee. He said he did not take part in the riot but was arrested by US troops and marched with other prisoners found by Bunker Hill mine spotters. He recalled a segregation incident where a black soldier struck a man, a guard turning the bound man over. A miner official later offered clemency if Simpkins named the mill bomber, otherwise he would be hanged or jailed. Simpkins said he did not know who was guilty and the coercion failed.
A dying man on a New Rochelle farm once owned by Thomas Paine was attended by Christian scientists, physicians, a Methodist minister, and a Catholic clergyman. Despite dire prognosis, faith healing was sought from multiple faiths as the patient, Joseph Lee, 45, fought Bright's disease but died Saturday night.
North Topeka social column records visits by Elbridge Tompkins of St Louis and L A Sharrard of Meriden, local church events, sales and housing notes, changes at New Era, and a new tennis club with courts at Laurent and Foe streets. Residents Mrs Kane, Alma Thomas, Miss Nywtram host gatherings. J Paramore family moves near town. Hurless transfers from Rock Island to St Joseph division. community activities include a B Y P U social and the Deacon play event at East End school.
Mrs G G Gage plans a ten thousand dollar endowment from her late husband estate to fund a Stor mont hospital annex. Construction is to start by April 1, using pressed brick for a three story south facing addition with a modern operating room.
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