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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1899
Page
8
Verses extol Ivory Soap as gentle yet effective. It contrasts with alkali soaps that burn and fray fabrics, claiming Ivory cleans stains without harming fabric. It references Procter & Gamble branding and product trust.
The Crawford theater will present Victor Herbert's The Serenade The Bostonians in Topeka for the first time in years as part of the Alice Nelson Opera Company tour The company is finishing a Pacific coast run and tickets go on sale at Rowley and Snow drug store Thursday morning The cast includes Henry Clay Barnaber William McDonald Jessie Bartlett Davis and others The Oliver Cally Vaudeville season begins at Garfield Park next Tuesday with a 10 cent admission and 18 cents for reserved seats Ladies admitted free on opening night
New York May 11 R L Coleman president of Western Wheel Works Chicago announced the option for sale of the A G Spalding bicycle plant. The Spaldings hold a controlling stake in a large US output, with facilities to produce a bicycle every five seconds ten hours daily. Financing includes United States Mortgage and Trust and other firms. capital planned at 335000000 preferred and 45900000 common stock. Within days 106 of the manufacturers named by Spalding are said to be involved.
The article notes that options have been obtained and preparations are underway to execute transfers. After all transfers are completed, the new company’s organization will come into being, signaling the formation of a reorganized enterprise.
Buffalo on May 16 reports only two elevators in operation as union members stay away from the monthly meeting. Contractors expect Ontario field to reopen today with 0 to 100 outside workers. Erie dock Chemung loaded, 140 men at work. Lehigh Valley and Northern docks bustle with freight handlers while coal crews remain largely idle. The Lake Carriers association appears to have dropped out, leaving no finish fight between strikers and contractors. In Washington, requests arise to turn over captured Philippines cannons as regimental trophies, but the War Department notes obsolete pieces must go to the Spanish government under the peace treaty.
The Ohio Vitrified Pipe company plant, one of eastern Ohio’s largest, was sold at sheriff's sale to John Leng and H. J. Brown of New York for 105000. They are viewed as forming a new sewer pipe trust. The report notes the sale occurred in Lisbon, Ohio, on May 16. Portland Tacoma and Seattle travel ads list a Round Trip fare of 352.00 with tickets on sale May 16 to 18 and final return July 1.
Mrs J Adams and her husband J Adams, long serving missionaries in Corea, arrived back in Topeka for a rest. She describes a four day overland trip by chair and four Coolies to Tagoo, with details on Corean life, language, governance, and education. Accompanying her are Rev William Storrd and wife, longtime Corea residents.
Arkansas City May 16 The Traveler Dispatch says City Attorney J V Beekman was arrested by Marshal Callahan on a charge of being drunk and disorderly. Hearing set for 3 PM. Incident began Saturday outside W H Pottles store over alleged liquor sales to Beekman’s son Sewell, who faced warnings from bootleggers. Beekman allegedly cursed and struck Sewell, then pursued him into the store. Beekman was fined with costs.
London on May 16 reports that 19 year old Newman of Whitehead's torpedo works has invented a deadly smokeless electric gun. He reportedly refused £75,000 offered by the English admiralty. The device is said to discharge explosives at five and a half miles with great accuracy.
Pittsburg May 16 annual convention of the American Foundrymen Association opened with nearly 500 delegates and local officials delivering welcomes. A notable feature is an exhibit by various industrial firms, touted as the most elaborate display yet in any city.
A chaotic snapshot notes police prep for circus day in Topeka with warnings of crowds and potential incidents. Mentions home incidents, fence damage, heat costs at the courthouse, and local events shaping the city day.
The New York joint committee urges the city assembly to authorize a 150000 appropriation for a grand reception for Admiral Dewey. Mayor Van Wyck approves, with resolutions to be introduced in both chambers and the event set for the day after his arrival. A temporary municipal association committee will take preliminary steps and invite Ex-Governor of Exeh state to attend.
Boston Mayor Josiah Quincy, in his second term, outlines reform ideas centered on public improvements and mass comfort. He highlights his successful public baths program as proof that free winter and summer bathing facilities aid the poor, noting under his administration millions have been invested in such reforms.
A description of Boston under Mayor Quincy highlights hundreds of miles of streets and roadbeds, new bridges, many new schoolhouses, and extensive public improvements with more employment. The mayor promotes a prosperous, well governed city and plans a stereopticon lecture to illustrate his achievements.
New York theatre listings review the late week scene with new and returning productions. Erminie reignites Casino crowds led by Witwon and a mix of original and new cast members. Bijou revival Adonis stars Ditey with Summerville. The Lyceum, Herald Square, Drury Lane panoptics, and Garrick report longevity as shows extend runs into summer.
Olga Nyphersole visits next week for a test of a theatrical talent. Migs Nethergole has recovered and brings cremes and linens to the stage. She appears in The Prostigate, a pre play not yet acted in this city, and in Cannon, The Second Mrs Tanqueray and Camille.
R Vincent on state board of charities reveals a dispatch from Washington. Sheriff Ed Coleman of Washington county was killed by robbers while attempting to arrest a suspect. The incident occurred in Hollandbore near the Nebraska line in the county’s north. Telegraphic message offered few details.
Tickets from St. Louis to Roanoke and return offered for one fare to cover travel May 16 19 06 and 22 with return by June 14 18 inclusive. Details available from J M Chesbrough Asige G Poe or J T Foley in Kansas City Mo. Portland Oregon
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