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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1899
Page
5
Readable scraps from Topeka edition recount a busy week with turkey preparations, decorations, and local events. The Twentieth Kansas banquet raises funds with many attendees. reports describe parade formations, guard presence, and souvenir theft at the statehouse.
A large audience saw Finnigan's 40 at Crawford theater last night. The review notes facial contortions and satire of human evolution, highlighting performer Mack and the cast's strong crowd reactions and vivid stage business amid the burlesque style.
Members of Sunflower Camp No Sir M W AL are asked to assemble for funeral services. Neighbors of other camps are invited to participate. Attest by E. Fagan and MLW.
The Topeka society notes an informal party at Hudson's Hall on Friday evening. Engagement announced between Mr WT Allen of Chicago and Miss Josephine Dietrich of Topeka. The wedding planned for Wednesday November 8 at Miss Dietrich's sister Mrs A W Lacey's Harrison Street home.
Readable text notes social dancing parties every Wednesday evening at the new hall located at 903 Kansas avenue. The fragment highlights a recurring event schedule without additional context or figures.
Shawnee county election set for next Tuesday with Sheriff candidates Porter S Cook and R B Kepley drawing keen attention. Republican chair John T Chaney forecasts Cook to top the ticket and lead the ticket with a strong majority, possibly exceeding the 2500 state tally, while Populist George Wagner admits uncertainty but notes whisky voters favor Cook and fusionists show cautious optimism. Kepley faces tough odds if turnout matches two years ago and jointists stay opposed.
London reports the Colonial Office says British troops have withdrawn from Colenso and concentrated further south, with no news of engagement in the area. The announcement clarifies strategic repositioning amid ongoing operations.
Rock Island officials meet in Chicago to craft a new winter time card. The schedule, effective around November 20, may feature a few running-time changes and potential new trains. E W Thompson and Stillwell join the gathering with division superintendents to review operation matters.
Charles F Rice a Twentieth Kansas boy awaits a clerk position in the Topeka post office after Civil Service exam success. He served as senior substitute during the war, with a $6000 a year anticipated salary once he takes the clerk role. His father H D Rice lives east of the city and Rice has been on leave of absence during service.
Chicago reports Judge Gibbons rules the Hindis flag law unconstitutional in a habeas corpus decision. The ruling centers on the informer fee provision conflicting with constitutional authority to pardon offenders. The opinion emphasizes a ban on provocation of strife and ill will between citizens.
One of America’s famed writers, William Dean Howells, will speak at Union in a lecture on novels and novel writing next Wednesday evening. The event offers lovers of literature a rare opportunity to hear Howells discuss a topic he is uniquely qualified to address.
Local notices summarize visits and calls across Topeka area. Dee Elliott visits St Louis. Drewey Burcham guests his aunt in Monroe. Willen Luckhardt joins family near Wille, Missouri. Clergy and church events planned at Good Shepherd and Baptist church. schoolhouse dedication, musical programs, and sermons noted with several residents referenced.
At the Scottish Rite Masons session in Washington Colonel T W Harrison was confirmed deputy of the supreme council for Kansas elevating him to head Scottish Rite Masonry in the state The supreme council organized in 1801 is the oldest world body Its jurisdiction covers all US states south of the Ohio River Maryland and west of the Mississippi Alaska included The active membership limit is thirty three with one seat per state region Two years seven of twenty eight or twenty five percent died this season four new members were added The council conferred the 33rd and last degree on candidates elected but not in Washington.
Knights of Pythian Anne of Home Lodge No 155 are requested to meet at the Castle funeral of Brother W E Bush. All Knights are invited to meet with Brother J M Penwell and C De Spileman. Relieving kidney and bladder disease claims advertised with questionable medicine.
In the Union Lecture course the second event features Dean Howells speaking on Novels and Novel Writing. A Bell type group notes a gathering after a body, with throat troubles causing cries in court. Rev Sheldon’s piece In His Steps is also listed. The Bennett Book Store has just received an invoice for it.
Letters from Mrs Morris of Weasa Porxas Co and Mrs Watame of Catxicoos Derr describe relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. They claim improved energy, ability to care for children, and better overall health following prior doctors' limited success.
Col Ed Littles loss of a prized keepsake at the Topeka reception is reported. He searched the depot and streets for hours but the token of friendship remained missing. Other brief notes mention rail service resuming after quarantines and local drugstore offerings.
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