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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1900
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a college event on a temperance theme and a literary or art program. Names and places are unclear due to corruption, with references to seniors and a collaborative contest at an unspecified college.
The ceremony for Mise isatherine Stauffer Church daughter of Bonnier Chirk Montara to Tr. Lewhbe Rutherford Morris will occur this afternoon at St Thonan Protestant Mute eupal church A large crowd expected with admission denied to non invitees The event features extensive silverware and various keepsakes from friends and relatives including a panel bowl lamps and jade items The bride Miss Clark receives many expensive presents from family and guests
A major race setup in New York for a 5000 dollar purse features Jean Beraud and Ethelbert as principal runners. Details blurred by OCR show June date hints and titled officials, with unclear conditions and entrants.
Indignant citizens along the Mississippi River outlet near Lake Betards in Minnesota denounced a recently erected dam by Beniey and Gypeun. The town pledged to remove the obstruction after the city health board condemned the structure as hindering river flow and harming local businesses. The dam, completed for an unspecified purpose, faced swift official action and public protest.
Water in Lake Bemidji stood nearly four feet above the dam, forcing the Steld saw mill to shut and leaving a dry riverbed for six miles of outlet. This prevented fish from running for a month.
Chinese minister Wu Tingfang says his Senate visit was informal and misconstrued as lobbying. He states he consulted Imperial Chinese Commission officials and discussed Chinese question with Senators Aliomon and others, denying any intent to influence passage of immigration or anti Chinese rider bills. Secretary Hay advised there was no objection to direct dealings with the treasury on immigration matters.
Topeka news brief mentions W J Healy returning, street fair preparations, confetti nights, eclipse watchers, local officials, school teachers, and various community events. Entries cover street car work, midways, races, and civic notices with names like G W Clarson, W Jones, Rev Hayden, and P J Mundy.
In New York bar announcements report the failure of Seymour Johnson & Co a firm organized in March 1908 with members Frederick W Johnson Henry A Seymour and David Wetter. The special partner was Alfred Hayes Jr. and rumors tie the collapse to cotton trade forces. Market impact notes uncertain contract exposure and marginal outstanding cotton futures.
New York May 24 It is stated that a socialist organization for propaganda work is being turned among Columbia college students Columbia college will be represented at the Socialist Congress in Jamaica Plains Mass May 36 and probably at the International Collegiate Congress of Socialists in Parks in September
San Francisco May 28 Consul General William Haywood, after three years as the U S representative in Hawaii, arrives to terminate his duties. He will turn over the office on June 1 to the new government, after which Haywood will pursue commercial and political activities in the region.
William Lloyd Garrison Huggins of Emporia, Lambert's law partner, was nominated by Republicans of Lyon and Greenwood counties at Eureka for state senator in the twenty fourth district. He was named by acclamation with no opposition. Delegates from Greenwood and Lyon selected the new sanitary content committee members.
Mr Stewart of Wircathin on the Indian affairs committee submitted a report in favor of a bill authorizing Interior Department supervision of lands sales by Pottawatomi Indians in Kansas and purchases of new lands in Wisconsin The measure would have the Secretary oversee sales and purchases with individual Indians to prevent exploitation and give Indians time to pursue the change they have long desired.
Social and personal notes from Topeka include Mr and Mrs HH Storrison hosting a large dinner for Bir. Mrs W Coates and Mrs A are in town. The Bohemian club meets with Mr and Mrs Cart. Open air concert at Exmyrood club. Miss Mabel Hillis porch party and Miss Maud Kimball card party for Miss May Whing ahead of her June wedding to Will Clouser. June Federation at Unity church next Tuesday at 2:39. Open Art club meeting at F Prescott home. Mrs E T Sims reception at Throop for several visitors. Saturday brings Mrs George Port Ashiton’s party and the Duplicate Whist club’s season wrap at Mrs Willis Norton’s Topeka avenue home with guests Mrs Thomas Keely of Denver and Miss Belcher of New York. First day observed by Western Sprouins at Pinehurst with a program and luncheon. Junior high school picnic at Tecumseh. many names listed among attendees. The article also notes several visits and social engagements around Topeka, including arrangements for receptions, tea at Mrs Coe’s, and visitors from Lawrence, Chicago, Denver, and St. John’s Military academy.
In Topeka and nearby, residents host porch parties and attend engagements while travel and marriages are announced. The National Acts venue hosts a marriage. high school commence is noted. A sweeping public accounts report shows expenditures for upholstering, rent, and miscellaneous items totaling over 14 thousand dollars with per diem allowances and star route costs making up significant portions.
A Washington Tribune report flags per diem and other perquisites within the Cuban investigation. It cites Director General Rathbone’s annual per diem of 1825 dollars and daily allowances for ten bureaus, plus salaries from 3,000 to 5,000 dollars. It notes palace rent and repairs paid from revenues and references a Senate committee member.
Report notes the arrival of the new commission transport Handocs in Hong Kong on May 28, with details partially obscured but indicating its role in duties aboard the voyage and its movement toward the mission’s objectives.
An old newspaper ad promotes Dean's Kidney Pills with testimonials from Bee Winiaine of 229 Has Seventh Street and other readers. It cites kidney trouble and back pain as before and asserts the pills restore health. The copy lists Rowley & Spow's diner store and Foster Milburn Co as distributors, warning skeptics.
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