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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1900
Page
5
A proposed transchannel syndicate seeks a vast stake on the Siberian coast to explore a rumored Cam Senin Alaska gold deposit. Promoters, directors, and backers from the United States and Britain pursue licenses, financing, and political support for an offshore venture across the Bering Strait.
An article reports a fifty feet wide gold ore vein opened by Optarcity Springs Mining Company near Cul May 26. Director Howbert and John Hurton are named in a tense scene as a mob attacks a man linked to the claim. The event marks a major mineral discovery and ensuing unrest.
An advertisement touts Drobin’s Rheumatic Remedy as instantly relieving rheumatism. It claims a unique formula guarantees cures and cites thousands of cured patients’ letters as proof. Pills are said to be sold by every druggist with a mysterious international address and scattered garbled text.
Third annual Fortnightly club Kipling night at Loomis home on Woodlawn avenue featured guests and a formal banquet with Wives of members honored. Toastmaster N. H. Loomis. table decor in white blue and greenery. a later dancing party at the Wellingtons on Woodlawn with Mr J. Spindle of Washington D. C. as guest of honor and a large reception planned for May 25 at 1100 Harrison Street with about five hundred invitations issued.
Dry goods department advertises a Tuesday and Wednesday sale featuring Rosebud Lawnes with neat patterns and fast colors, Nottingham laves curtains, Scotch lawns, milends, mull, linen and cotton fabrics, fancy garters, ladies ready-made garments, and pay night specials on soaps pins and hose with discount prices and various styles.
A sale listing highlights men and boys suits in worsted serge and Cassimere with new stripes, prices claimed far below rival stores. It covers medium to dark tones, vests, and straw hats, plus shirts with attached collars and soft shirts, aiming to attract budget buyers with broad range of sizes and styles.
Special shoe prices list ladies lace low cuts in black or tan with regular value 1.25. Stock varies by market and size from B to EE. Sale price 1.69. Also advertised room rugs and stock items including late styles, lips, vests, and tops.
Short visits and informal entertainments populate Topeka society scenes with Mrs Ba and Miss Olive Lewis hosting and attending gatherings. Notable mentions include James King’s trip to Kansas City, civic plans, New City Building work, and upcoming state meetings for unions and professions. The column notes miscellaneous local activities and upcoming events, with a focus on social visits, church events, and civic notices.
Chicago May 15 The Tribune reports postoffice building work will resume immediately despite labor union demands and ongoing troubles. Contractor J A Pierce Henry Ives Cole announce will hire capable men regardless of union ties. Government protection expected for workers. exact start date to be decided in a Cobb Bodwell conference today.
Charles M. Laws, chairman of the Democratic Sixth district committee, reports a reply denying a three cornered fusion plan in Kansas. The letter argues against a cross county primary, cites costs, cautions against personal rivalry between Dykes and Me. Scott, and proposes a joint meeting to select a fusion candidate while preserving party loyalty and reform aims.
A flat rain fell as the free homes bill passes, sending Oklahoma into a frenzy. Reports from multiple points claim the entire Territory is celebrating the measure and telegraph lines buzz with rapid replies.
Washington May 1. Secretary Gage declined to intervene in a labor dispute tied to the Chicago post office building contract. He noted a contract with John A Pierce and said it is his decision how the work is carried out. He maintained the government would not mediate or take sides if a conflict with unions developed.
A large fire at Clifton New Jersey destroyed the grandstand glass betting ring and all race track buildings last night. The loss is placed at 100000 dollars and authorities say incendiaries started the blaze. Blue Corners village escaped only due to a shift in wind.
London report shows John Ruskin estate sworn at 10 311 pounds 7s 6d with a 200 000 pound inheritance from his father in 1864. The will revocation and codicil affect a Bodleian Library bequest, while other notes mention drawings and a statement about a cough remedy. Additional item notes include a New York publisher aiding famine relief in India.
Iola and Heturn offer travel deals on the Santa Fe Line with tickets on sale May 12 to 14 and May 19 final listing. Proceeds benefit Grand Lodge K of P and Rathbone Sisters. Kansas Avenue Topeka reference noted.
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