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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1900
Page
5
The article notes that Ivory Soap is made from vegetable oils and outlines its first major uses. It contrasts Ivory with other soaps, stating they are unsette or unsatisfactory for certain applications. The piece emphasizes versatility and quality through its vegetable base.
March 15 report states the U S government proposed mediation between Britain and Boer leaders at the request of Presidents Kruger and Steyn to help resolve tensions. Lord Salisbury declined the offer, with White meeting him in London to relay that Britain would not accept U S mediation at this time.
Oakland Culture club of Chicago hosted an evening featuring Treequill Harry G. Wilson a former Topeka teacher. The event showcased the city’s literary circle with Wilson praised for his entertaining and informative talk.
Fragmentary OCR notes report a big orange sale with various figures and a March 197 ate three reference. It mentions Europe and Morris Park spring ride plans for a horse named Tas Bitan with Winsome Leigh’s mount hinted. Also notes Archdeacon Crawfrd Topeka invitation to preach memorial sermon and Milwaukee convention renomination of Devid 3. Rose.
Washington March 13 militia adjutants from states plan a conference to push Congress to raise the annual militia appropriation to two million dollars from the current three hundred forty thousand. They argue higher funds are needed to equip citizen soldiers and prepare them for any government call.
Washington reports Gen Otis has named Brigadier General William Kobbe military governor of the province of Allbay Luzon and of Cataduanes with temporary oversight of Samar and Leyte. Kobbe to occupy Sorsogon Legaspi Donsol Hulwan Virac Calbayoc Catthalogar Taclocan and establish government rapidly appoint customs and internal revenue officers and open ports to trade when practicable.
Washington dispatch notes that a senate transmission includes formal court martial papers on Lieutenant Colonel Henry C. Corbin of the Fourteenth U S Colored Infantry. The 1865 Chattanooga trial found him not guilty after charges of cowardice misbehavior before the enemy conduct unbecoming an officer and discipline. Col Lewis Johnson, president of the court, criticized Colonel P J Morgan for allegedly fabricating memoranda. The transmitted material contains only formal documents. the gist has been published previously.
George W. Wheatley advances toward the Republican presidential bid in the Thing tript. He has carried several counties as the state convention approaches with Charles A. Cox as chairman. No boss resolutions were offered, the convention endorsed national and state administrations. A health advertorial promotion follows about Dr Kings New Life Pills for complexion with an implied price.
A charming informal at home hosted Monday by Miss Hattie Mills on Pole Street honored cousins Miss Elizabeth Browning of Chicago Miss Isabel Melhersom of Howell Michigan and Miss Gregory of Cottonwood Falls with about twenty guests in attendance. Officers and guests include Mrs. Warren M. Crosby and Stra W Mills helping. other familiar names appear among attendees and local club plans noted for the week in Topeka society life.
Miss Hattie Johnston returns from Chicago after weeks with friends. W. M. Welch and Mrs Welch have been visiting for two months. The Vespuccian club is planning an anniversary party next week.
The state architect pushes completion of the fourth floor with bids to be invited soon. Over 20000 will be spent on contracts as plans and estimates finish, aiming to nearly complete the upper statehouse areas. A visit reveals white interior refinements contrasting a smoke-smirched exterior.
Casualty ledger from Washington details deaths by action and wounds for U S volunteers in Manila and various U S regiments. Names include Daniel H. Colling, William Parsons, John B. Galleher, James L. Jones, William Beese, Lewis Lille, Thomas M. Brooke, and others with regiments and March dates.
A circular letter from veterans urges Shawnee County to back Col Harrison for state senate. The note recalls his Civil War service, Lincoln Post affiliation, and commitment to old soldiers. It calls veterans to organize, vote together, and actively support Harrison’s nomination.
A string of Topeka society items notes visits and gatherings among Drs Curr and Williamson in Topeka and Ottawa relatives, Miss Harriet Dixon’s Denver arrival, Grace Matson’s Eureka visit, and Mrs. Avery Washburn’s 90th birthday surprise. Also listed are dozens of military personnel entries with ranks and march dates, plus a delegate appointment for the National Business League to attend the Trans-M Mississippi congress in Houston in April.
An alleged Indian prince and Bombay indigo merchant calling himself A Wrecking Advant was arrested in New Haven after allegedly defrauding people in Canada and the United States by passing counterfeit checks. The man, reportedly connected to the Pacific coast plot, is presumed to be an imposter who has obtained money from victims along the route.
Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Bhi mate Huron Wm Mo Smith Geo Smyth Abram Green AG Davis M D Walt Coleman Toncka Kansas Mi William trabier and Reidy with stray numbers and terms like Comms BP Vrice inch Tih EO. No coherent event or context is present.
A report from the state house says Col. Alien Buckner of BakWin has retired while a Fighting Parson believes Buckner will become Department Commander of the G A R.
Rumors swirl in the Kansas Grand Army of the Republic race for department commander. Buckner’s supporters say he is a strong candidate, noting he is one of Kansas’s most gallant soldiers and would gain broad backing from friends.
The Spiering string quartet, a nationally recognized company of musicians, performs tonight at the high school. The event promises an evening of refined musical work, attracting attendees with an appreciation for aesthetic art.
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