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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1900
Page
8
A promotional plea targets readers who value Ivory Soap for home use. The message argues Ivory Soap is essential for both men and especially women, claiming its efficiency lowers overall costs and improves housekeeping.
The high school will hold commencement exercises Friday evening May 25 at the high school. About 47 graduates are listed including Curtridge Henry Goddard Norman aree Will Stu rarer Vance Edgar Winans Jo- Orace Heard Linnea Bre Pin Gal Tadee Burdon Crandell Hirke Deueks Dora Dimant Corn Eby Parwaree Glidilan Hie Haswn Mattie Ailton Menrieti Jackson Bembato ru Maud Miller Samle Sohney rin Zen Bore Starhiel Mire Wendell Cowellt Higeine St M Oliver Brent Smith Ernest Tomlinson Percy Walter Tioman Wood Linsix Gertrode Brodwhay Gertrode abt Mantle Carey Alden Digue Leta Ran Durant Hernice Fuller Ollie Gunder Wide Heap Grace Huis Dayo Kuteht Glia McLaughlin Minnie See Laura Sheshan iie True kana.
The Washington assembly discusses a proposed overture from a new faction to prepare and brief evangelical items for adoption as part of the church constitution. The presbytery considers Evangelical Calvinist material tied to Westminster symbols and outlines options for explaining or preparing a brief evangelical item.
The annual meeting of the Tract society is set for tomorrow in the city. It will feature a prominent speaker, discuss the new building project, and note a deficit of about 15000 dollars. General O Howard will address the group at the church in Philadelphia.
In Lincoln Nebraska on May 3 a summons appeared in a contempt of court case involving Secretary Porter cited for failure to appear. The matter includes vouchers and a dispute over control of the Pullman Estate with a final probate report indicating the estate value around eight thousand dollars and expected fees.
Washington May 7 A bill amending the pension law of 1890 regarding widows allowances passed the house. Representative Curtis of Kansas highlighted difficulties in pension ratings caused by medical referees and rating rules, arguing for recomitment to align ratings with general law and restore order.
A Washington dispatch says Governor Roosevelt plans a national capital visit that could shape the coming campaign. Rumors say McKinley backers seek his running mate, while Roosevelt weighs national service against personal wishes. Reports also note the Seventh International Police Conference and protests against Japanese immigration in San Francisco.
Mary Kelles, a long time Chicago settler, dies in New York at the Waldorf Astoria. The obituary notes her maiden name and her prominence among Chicago’s early residents.
Council debates city auditorium estimates led by Councilman Betts who accuses the engineer of overpricing and seeks a business approach. Wise defends bids while a demand for committing to investigations is debated. plumbing and gas plans for the city hall and fire department are discussed amid financial scrutiny.
Canon M J Bywater proposed selling city Lake Street property valued at 125 dollars but faced pushback. Council members questioned value, charity, and business sense, with averted donor concerns and a contested plan to build a church and rectory on the lot. The proposition was ultimately accepted after debate.
Two damage claims were recorded by the city council last night arising from the smallpox epidemic. Dy McKinney seeks $1500 for alleged failure to protect his property at 14 Monroe Street. Breyman asks $5000 for damages under a family contract related to the epidemic.
A city meeting revisited a resolution for street parks on Topeka Avenue after concerns about the park system. Mayor Drew stated sentiments were reportedly unanimous while some citizens seek to enjoin the city, delaying the park plan.
The council reported favorable action on petitions for sidewalks along Saywell from Quincy to Tefferson, east Mulgate from Thirteenth to Fifteenth, west Morris from Ninth to Tenth, south Thirteenth, Fifth from rest to Lafayette, west Locust from Fourth to Sixth, and other sections including Teyler, Polk, Tyler, Topeka arena lots, Harrison along Polk, Liberty south of Sixth, and Kisvner from Monroe to Madison.
City council approved several paving petitions including Tyler Street from Sixth to Ninth, Kansas Avenue approach, Iowa Avenue, and Lane Street. Garfield Avenue renamed from Brigham Vail Campbell Prognest and Dillon. Claims for damages rejected, Third Street paving changes set aside, mayor authorized to discuss Kansas semi centennial, smallpox damage claim rejected, street obstruction complaint referred, old dump sale proposed, and tax class protest noted.
General Greely signals officer reports an important extension of the military cable system in the Philippines. A land line reaches Aparri in the north, a 20 percent land fee is noted, and a cable links Leyte and Cebu between the islands.
Letters from Californians including Mes C. Ro Holmes Ade Leonard Ida Sherman Julia Moore Lily Staldn Ina Maud Magee describe relief from nervous prostration heart trouble headaches and dyspepsia after switching from coffee to Postum. They claim years of stomach issues improved within months and urge others to try Postum Food Coffee as a safer alternative.
A New York gathering of district and central labor groups met to push immigration limits and to extend Chinese exclusion to include Japanese. They argued foreign workers flood shores, depress wages, and displace American labor, urging certificates for immigrants and a broader act to curb entry.
Topeka hosts the first annual convention of the postmasters of Kavt saa with Postmaster Guthrie promising a big event. He has begun extensive preparations and has received letters from many postmasters and officials pledging attendance, signaling a notable gathering of high officials.
The 10th district Republican convention in Union Missouri renominated M Herbert for Congress, chose delegates to the national convention, and adopted resolutions urging McKinley support. They express sympathy for the Boers in the Transvaal and hope the war ends soon with a favorable settlement.
Washington reports estimate pension spending may rise from 200000 to 5 million yearly after the Grand Army bill passed by both houses and sent to the president. The measure would aggregate all disabilities for a pension, raising awards to as much as 125 per month in some cases and adjust widow pensions previously limited to eight dollars a month.
The debate centers on denying a pension and the Sew Act’s provision for Davin’s annual income. Amid party divisions, Glynn of New York and several Ohio Democrats spoke in favor. The measure passed without a formal division.
Heavy three day rains flood districts across Nebraska washing out early planted corn and drowning stock. A man named Joan Brett hower attempted to cross a small dra and drowned. Missouri Pacific tracks between Elmwood and Weeping Water were submerged, delaying trains and disrupting service.
Forest fires burn north of Traverse City and near Williamstown with vast wood damage. Farmers work days and nights felling timber and hauling wood as flames threaten Barker Creek area and surrounding farms. Reported near dawn with rain hoped to curb loss.
Victoria May report notes that Chinese government inquiry finds no immediate threat from reform efforts. It says arms shipments to China remain small and tied to private interests. About 108 Japanese parents aboard the steamer Toes Maru, with ties to eastern US manufacturers.
Victoria BC May News reports on a teen's recall of events leading to a hangings by request. The account describes Silvert robbing, killing Steve Frederiga and Christianson, being captured, and requesting execution. The incident occurred near a gold mining area on a Danube voyage era, with broader notes on African conflicts and lives lost.
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