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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1900
Page
7
The Star Grocery advertises cash or merchandise for Blue and Green Premium Stamps. It claims you may receive Premium Stamps and goods at reduced prices, plus lists gallon can prices for fruit, soap, laundry items, potatoes, apricots, cherries, and other staples, with terms stated as savings and prompt service.
An oblique Civil War era scene depicts a dying officer behind a line of struggling troops. Duncan and Piper Duncan share an emotional moment as the wounded leader contemplates recovery, while comrades mourn and the field remains tense under fire.
A historical report details cures of blood poisoning where Hot Springs and other treatments failed. The Medical Institute claims success in cases previously unhelped, with patient recoveries and high survival indicators. The piece notes specific names and places, emphasizing documented results and urging further study.
Amid dawn and desolation, Piper Farquharson tunes his pipes for a doomed Highland march. Duncan, wounded and dazed, recalls the night’s fighting as Boer sentries fire and the laird bids farewell, seeking one last drink before the final roll of battle. The scene culminates with a Mauser shot and a soldier’s fading tribute to Lochaber No More.
The article chronicles Col. Holliday’s pivotal role in promoting and shaping the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad. It covers his early townsite work in Topeka, securing charters, courting Congress for land grants, presiding over the enterprise, and guiding construction from Atchison toward Carbondale and beyond. It also notes his political service, family, and enduring belief in the railroad’s future amid market upheavals.
Mayor Charles J Drew proclaims March 29 1900 as closing day for Topeka public offices and lowers flags to half mast to honor Cyrus J Holliday founder and former mayor who died March 28 1900. Holliday served since city’s organization in 1860s and held multiple public posts.
Col Holliday, famed as one of Topeka’s wealthiest residents, paid far more in taxes than any other person in Shawnee County. His wealth was estimated at no less than half a million dollars, and he owned over 390 properties. Last year his large tax payments drew notable attention in Shawnee County records.
A sketch of Col. Holliday's life outlines his move from Meadville College to Kansas in 1850, his role in Lawrence defense, and his push with allies to locate the future capital. He aided the Tecumseh area strategy and helped establish a trading post at what became Topeka, shaping early territorial settlement.
Telegrams of condolence arrived at the Holliday home after news that Colonel Holliday died age 75 or 76. Born in Carlyle Pennsylvania he lived nearby until moving to Kansas and was the last survivor of his immediate family. Santa Fe officials and other prominent figures sent messages reflecting his long career.
Special account recounts the founding of Topeka Kansas Territory near Papan’s Beery in Dee. Names mentioned include MC Dickes J B Chase Enoch Chase George Davis Holliday Pry W Ges D BH Home and others, reflecting the event’s early organizing figures.
A historic convention records L G Cleveland and A Clarke as key officers and outlines constitutional steps. It recounts the Topeka naming saga with Colonel Holliday, Reverend Lum, and FW Gilest, noting the Kaw river name shifts and native meanings of Topeka Wakardes Shungacunga and related terms tied to wild potatoes and milkweed in the Kansas valley.
The Ponce post office in Ponce Porto Rico was burglarized March 28. A window near the right corner was forced with a jimmy and money inside taken. Office supplies were untouched. Burglaries have been frequent recently and police are investigating.
A garbled apartment and job classifieds column lists several want ads including a cook, a white woman, and a stove repair service. It also notes rental offers for furnished rooms, light housekeeping spaces, rooms with board, and two to four room houses for rent. Several incomplete entries reference Harrison Street and nearby avenues with contact hints like “Renter care journal.”
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