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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1900
Page
5
Fragmentary notes indicate Western League disputes involving key figures and dates, with references to president, league talks, and possible team movements. Readable pieces point to June discussions and potential actions affecting teams and fixtures.
A reader from Easton, Pennsylvania shares relief after two years of uterine pain without help from two city doctors. She credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash for restoring health, praising the medicines and noting renewed ability to work.
A chaotic report outlines plans and disputes over a civilian religious and military ceremony to restore and display Confederate battle flags. Key figures include committees led by Camptons and Mirper, with debate over federal ownership, jurisdiction, and who may present the banners at a national observance. Delegates from AMY Cove Burh and other groups urge action while Congress contemplates authority and timing.
The St Joseph committee decided to hold the Lee Forte picnic at the site after securing rate reductions. A vote favored nearby towns including Gen Kaiser City and Atchison with ticket plans and coupons guiding admission and discounts for early buyers. The excursion train leaves Topeka depot at 4 40 p.m. with additional stops and a expected price of thirty dollars in past prizes.
Workers at Lanigh Valley east road yard walk out citing grievances with management. About 1,590 strikers object to the company’s approach after serving a halt notice. A joint grievance committee plans to meet General Superintendent Wilbur at Bowth Bethle to press demands as crews contemplate further action.
Bail granted today by City Magistrate Sritor for members of the American Toe compass. Court heard2 proceedings on Friday. W. Church listed among those present. Other names and details unclear in the fragmented report.
Mr and Mrs C H Morrison entertained about sixty guests at a seven o'clock dinner Monday in honor of Mr and Mrs W A Costes and Mrs A V The rooms were served by Mrs Jaquith with Miss Genevieve Camppery serving punch. Guests enjoyed music and a game with word puzzles. later favorites given for best couple prizes. Numerous local residents and visitors were noted among attendees and guests listed by name throughout the Topeka social scene.
The Portuguese government informed the committee representing the parties to the Delagi Bay arbitration award that its minister of finance is ready to pay and asks where the funds should be remitted.
Fire today partially destroyed the York Haven Paper Company mill at York Haven. Estimated damage reaches around 100000 dollars. Reports include a claimant from Martin Ends and notes on medical issues and local contacts in Gate Post.
Fragmented OCR notes mention couple planning marriage, community lectures, school events, and church services in Topeka area. References include Dr J M Hamme of Cottonwood Falls, Dr EB Agams of Keats Kansas, and various civic gatherings, with notes on street fairs, parade coverage, and a barber shop owner retaining business amid local changes.
New York May 29 Justice Freetman of the supreme court ruled to grant the United Verde Copper company a writ of certiorari with costs, increasing the assessed tax from 144,058.2 to 2. The decision follows corporation counsel Whalen’s probes revealing errors by tax commissioners including failure to tax United Verde Pacific railroad bonds worth 200,000 and copper in transit valued at 830,000. Senator Clark of Montana, a large stockholder in United Verde Copper, notes the firm’s assets and dividends amid disputed jurisdictional property values.
The American Ute steamship New York, damaged en route from Southampton, will be to Newport News for repairs. A new shaft and machinery are being shipped from abroad on the Ore t vessel and will arrive soon. The ship is expected to sail again by July 1. affected passengers move to the Kensington which departs at noon tomorrow.
Real estate transfer notices appear garbled listing Byron ER O Conner and wife to Fo ether Soiste in Mieblend Park and Austin to J B Stewart with vague street details. Also mention John ak Sonne wna wife and Adie A Hobe with uncertain parcel references and dollar amounts.
An old Kansas notice discusses Kroverr electric pianos with self playing attachment from E B Guild Music Co and mentions monthly payments. The piece also cites a testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure and notes Topeka City Troop must assemble in uniform at Capitol entrance Tuesday and Wednesday.
The Topeka council announces a special meeting Friday May to discuss closing business houses on Sunday. Mayor Drew signs the notice, council members present include Miller Mer Buk Myery Eliott Shattingee Weber Chaney, with attendees Squires and others. The sessionAdjourns after debate and decoration day planning.
In New York on May 2, James Fitzharris and Joseph Muller who were excluded by the board of special inquiry were not sent to the Immigration station at Burke Office but remained with other deported immigrants on the Narragansett station beat. Detained immigrants will be brought from Ellis Island for a rehearing before the board of special inquiry.
In New York on May 23 the Commercial Travelers and Hotelmen's Anti-Trust League elected Honey We Walker as chairman and adopted resolutions opposing faste while pledging to help the Democratic ticket. A committee was named to organize travelers at Kansas City on July 4. Also notes on a girls school picnic, fire of spending clues at the old county court, a Junction City wedding, and a Chamberlain's Cough Remedy recommendation.
Purifying tonic claims to cleanse and beautify the skin. Advertises two or more ingredients and promotes improved complexion. Includes phrases about wall coating protection and lifestyle benefits. No clear company or date provided.
Detroit May 2 Davl Ward self made capitalist and lender of fortune over 25 000 000 died today at his Pontiac home after months of brain trouble and general breakdown Born in New York Ward built lumber enterprises from 1880 and was noted for hardy character and broad culture
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