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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1900
Page
7
The Star Grocery offers cash for premium stamps and promotes savings on groceries to enable purchases of presents. Items listed include Califeinia products, fruit, canned goods, and household staples with prices and package descriptions.
The Saval Observatory plans erecting stations across the United States and abroad for a total solar eclipse on May 2. Government officials announce sites in California Georgia and Washington with observers set to view the event from distant locations.
Fragmentary report covers a social gathering and residents attending various events in Topeka. Names such as Mrs Ee Tormey and Lena Warrick appear amid references to visits, dinners, church activities, and probate notices with many unreadable words and typos.
Weather notes forecast showers tonight and Tuesday across the region. Eastward warming expected with possible thunderstorms as a cold front nears. Public advisories urge caution near lakes and open areas while residents brace for unsettled conditions through midweek.
Turner group to entertain crowd at a benefit night to raise funds for expenses of a prize contest to be held in Philadelphia in June. Program lists songs, dances, and comic pieces highlighting local performers and a sentimental ballad finale.
About a hundred striking machinists employed by Semmen and Halake Company returned to work at the car parks today. They had pressed for a nine hour day and a higher wage scale. negotiations stalled, and the strike continued. The dispute centers on working hours and pay, with both sides awaiting a mediator.
In Washington a Weather Bureau order bans smoking by employees and condemns cigarette use. Chief Moore warns strict discipline and immediate action to curb smoking across the service, with carriers of the habit facing removal from the force and possible penalties. A separate note reports damaged grocery stock and an unattended water tank in a St. Louis grocery.
The column lists numerous social events and personal notices from Topeka, including prize winners at gatherings, attendees at receptions, anniversaries, hostesses, and visiting friends. Names such as Beatrice Foster, Marcia Sptrex, Gertrude Feit, Blanche Bear, and Mrs. Foster appear among hostesses and guests alongside mentions of local clubs, dances, and upcoming entertainments. The long roster shows frequent visits from Kansas City, Chicago, and other towns, with several events scheduled for weekends and afternoons.
San Francisco March 2 During this week the last vessels of the Pacific whaling fleet will depart for Arctic waters. Steamers Gemvidere Baylies and Jeannette have sailed for Herwhel island near Stackmaste Fires. The Jearetts tartimne Pett is due to set voyage soon along with Rarine Alesender and Beluga. Whalers Grompua Nurwhal anak Heaton captain Metiteger of Rarlak and Captain Conk of the Beteidere sail with their wives aboard the Jones barse.
Fragmented report images a town social calendar, church notes, divorce and custody filings, and a series of community mentions. Names like Benet of ewitered and Mr Dickienyn appear among scattered events, church gatherings, and civic items from Salt Lake City to Topeka.
A jumble of names proclaims candidacy for county commissioner state senator and probate judge in Shawnee area. Several notices pledge primaries and party alignment while listings include job ads and household help requests amid election driven announcements and local classifieds.
The battleship Wisconsin nears completion at Union Iron Works San Francisco as trial trips loom within four weeks. Heavy armor and turrets are in place. final fittings and machinery alignments proceed smoothly. Builders anticipate the ship will meet Oregon’s standards upon completion.
Fragmented classifieds list various for sale items including light delivery wagon, furniture, trees, dairy stock, farming tools, household goods, horses, cows, and real estate offerings. Several entries reference locations in Kansas avenues and local towns, with contact notes and partial descriptions scattered throughout.
Voting places and judges for city election listed by ward with precinct details. Clerks named for wards one through four, including officials and vote locations on April 1900.
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