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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1900
Page
5
The fragment notes a group at Fourth Nin Tiare 18 paying tribute to an unnamed congregation work. It references seating and a spacious audience space for worship and wider needs, but details are garbled and many terms are unreadable. The passage mentions Christ and a denominational context.
A lawyer named Jamison reported his lap robe and two watches stolen from his home in a dawn incident. The thief confessed to robbing Jamison under questioning, and the lawyer praised the police for catching the thief before the house was fully discovered.
James O Connell of the International Machinists Union arrived from Chicago and held talks with Cleveland metalworkers. He indicated no immediate strike but warned that about 270 machinists in Cleveland could walk out if orders are made, signaling potential labor action and heightened tensions in the city.
New York report notes a New Daly's Theater presentation titled The Interrupted Honeymoon blending farce and serenity. Critics describe the performers as polished and the production as entertaining though some scenes feel overblown and theatrical for its era.
March 11 reports state central committee will hold a convention to select delegates to the national convention in Kansas City. Representation based on the vote for Heilman, with updated ties and party alignment discussed. Miles of Cleveland dispatches note crowds and dock arrivals amid political activity.
Washington March 21 Conferees on the Porto Rican appropriation bill have agreed to a compromise anchored in Senate revenue limits from Porto Rican importations since January. The act provides that customs revenues from Porto Rico shall fund government and public works there until otherwise directed by law, with funds placed in the Treasury for aid relief and public purposes.
The Swiss federal council states it would have cooperated for friendly mediation to end the bloodshed. It notes both South African presidents have approached Britain to seek peace. Britain has shown no interest in intervention, and the council expresses sincere wishes for a basis of understanding acceptable to both sides.
Mrs Clare Mulur Miller sues in district court for divorce from Thomas B Miller alleging lack of support, mistreatment, and improper control of household goods. She seeks alimony, a restraining order, and restoration of her former name Clare Wietmin.
New York report states Captain Mel Clucky said Mins Harriet T Cloge and William A Huan formerly of Baltimore were arrested after a European swindle using checks. She was jailed with a two month old baby taken by her employer to police headquarters. The woman denied being the wife of Dr William A Burnman. Dr Husawa traveled from Canada with a hockey team to Baltimore and London, later discovering Buena had a wife in Canada.
A derailed truck left the east Altoona yards and tipped into a cab injuring engineer Adam Kauffman, 45, of Fortaliners. He died from the crushing wounds. No passengers were harmed. The incident prompts further inquiries by UAW and newspaper notes.
Secretary Root told President Taft that his Cuba trip showed progress toward local self government. He supported early municipal elections as the first step toward popular government while avoiding a fixed timeline for full independence. He noted a constitutional convention would follow and a firm local government must precede any withdrawal of U.S. oversight.
Two adjacent houses on Sid and Sis Monroe streets suffered major fire damage this morning. The blaze began in 17 and spread to the neighboring unoccupied home northward, likely from a defective chimney or wiring. Fire crews rescued belongings as roofs burned. both structures owned by the Aktonp Savings Link of Nassau and fully insured.
A.J. Whetstine remarried his ex wife two months after a divorce decree. Probate Judge Dolan entered the remarriage in the records, noting the license was issued after the decree. The court discussed Kansas law barring reuse of divorce, but Dolan ruled the six month restriction did not prevent the re marriage.
Col. Henry Bunker a noted attorney and military man was found dead in his Toledo office with a bullet wound to the neck. A revolver lay nearby and authorities unsure if it was suicide or foul play pending investigation.
The Topeka society group sixty three club meets at the residence of Mrs Williams for a regular gathering in a quiet social event. Members discuss local affairs and share updates from community projects and personal milestones within the group.
The Viennese club held its closing dancing party at Hudson's hall Tuesday evening with strong attendance and a festive mood. Guests included Walter Smith Katherine Fleischman Roberta Akers Ove Gundry Helen Otis May Wilson Jessie Warner Blanche Bear Jeanette Ware Rose Davis Helen Walker Netie Alien Faith Goddard Marcia Spivey Agnes Gunther Ethel De Obert Heste Chamberlain and many more as the younger crowd transitions to the older social circle. The event capped a popular season with spirited dancing and sociability.
In Topeka reports three divorce filings appear in district court, civic notices, church activities, and public works as officials note spring timing. Stationery, meetings, and local events weave through the day with police, court actions, and community announcements.
The undersigned extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during the bereavement of our wife and mother R H Eddy. Eddy and daughters note a full line of office supplies at Bennett's Book Store 730 Kun Ave.
H Pattison, financial head of the new Continental creamery company, moves to Topeka with family on April 1 to establish headquarters. The consolidated Kansas creamery system aims to cut costs, buy packaging in bulk, and market butter directly, increasing farmer incentives and dairy herd improvements through field agents.
The text describes the vernal equinox on March 21, with day and night equal lengths and storms typically following. It notes sunny skies today, southwest wind, and temperatures from low to mid thirties, plus a forecast of partly cloudy skies and warmer temperatures with possible showers later in the week.
Sol Smith Russell's company with Frank J Kennan in the comic role, to be seen Friday and Saturday at Crawford theater, attracts strong crowds on tour. A telegram from Springfield Missouri praises Keenan and Russell's company for A Poor Rat and says the show is an immense hit with Keenan delivering a storming performance.
The crowded courtroom at Haustings Nebraska heard jury selection in the Viola Horlocker case. Jurors were questioned about views on infantry as a defense, with final panel sworn after a lunch adjournment. Opening statements to follow as trial proceeds.
North Topeka items note readers left messages at Kimball Printing. Edward Pitzer ill at 218 West Gordon. Various residents visiting, moving, or attending funerals in Meriden and nearby towns. A lot on Masses avenue to be moved for new small business, and local meetings cover church, school, and social events with parishioners and residents mentioned. Oscar Reeler family relocating near Soldier Creek, and several locals journey to Meriden, New Jersey, and Germany on travel plans.
Mason City Iowa March 21 Conductor Mike McKeever was killed and Brakeman French injured in a head end crash between passenger and freight trains of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul at Hall Both trains were badly damaged.
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