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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
6
Mex Guifford Duding attended an informal gathering on Horrisom street where she suffered a severe injury to her eyes. Attendees describe the scene as turbulent with wreaths and cut flowers present. A reception following the event was planned for Friday.
A social gathering hosted by Mrs Alice Clagston featured tea and light refreshments. Attendees included Mrs Dives and numerous local residents. plans for future gatherings and visits to New York were noted along with multiple personal mentions and upcoming entertaining events.
Directors of the Semi Centennial company fail to meet as Kansas federation delegates plan to hold talks on good roads. Stock sales progress with John Finger of Santa Fe taking $1,000 worth and Misery Goods company W A Thompson and Warren Crosby purchasing shares. An architect will start ground plans soon, possibly settled before Christmas.
Fragmentary report describes debris on a roof including bomb cups and skyrocket parts found after a scare. Text notes dangerous items and crowded streets, warning of serious risk if projectiles had fallen, with references to Hoover era anxieties and municipal response.
In Philadelphia a 10 year old boy, Frank Hebaugher of West Spring Mill, was shot in the side when a revolver discharged while he was handling it. His sister Mary Hebaugher carried him two and a half miles to Dr Horace Benim's house, applied tourniquets, and stabilized him until help arrived. The doctor located the bullet and the boy began to recover, with the sister praised for remarkable courage.
Grief turned to joy for William Penny and his wife of Nov. x, who for two months mourned their son Mineo believed dead in the Philippines. A war department telegram revealed he survived and is alive in health, after reportedly being wounded while hoisting a flag on a captured fort.
Peoria Illinois reports the Sailors and Soldiers monument, erected a year ago at nearly 50000, remains 13000 short of funding and may be sold after voters rejected using county funds. The county has given 100000 to the monument and more was promised. current offer exceeds shaft cost by 20000, with sale to happen unless citizens raise the balance.
Italian anarchists in New York announce a benefit entertainment for November 10 to aid Bresci’s widow and family, linking the event to the Chicago Haymarket hanging. Mrs Bresci denounces the anarchists, and locals condemn tying her name to the purpose, while the Bowery venue is cited.
New York reports actor Retand Feed quit his tour after falling ill in Chicago and returning to St Luke's Hospital. The season will not continue and the company will disband. Isadors Rush to replace Belle Money in The Rogers are in Cer feat Park at the Victoria theater next Monday.
The Iron Trade Review reports a busy week with Chicago leading buying activity. Purchases of pig iron and finished steel rise, with shipments and contracts extending into next year. Prices lag in places but firming expectations emerge as mills and buyers anticipate higher costs after November.
A New York meeting of steel company representatives discussed advancing billets from 18.50 to 30 per ton. Participants included C. M. Schieab of Carnegie Steel, Wille Ly. King of Jones & Laughlin, and FR Hirsch of American Steel Wire. The talks, part of a larger pool plan, followed a prior meeting that delayed action until after the election.
A large audience attended Fraulein Stolle's lecture at the high school assembly ball last evening. The show featured reproductions from Florence galleries focusing on Fra Anletico paintings of Christ. Tonight's feature will cover the Stinicd of the galleries of Venice.
Special one week train excursion promotes a traveling fair featuring marine exhibits across cities. Includes timetable details and pricing information for visitors, with emphasis on accessibility and group travel options.
A garbled notice urges Columbia Council No PK and L of S to meet in a special session in the Security Building on Thursday May 5 by order of the Bevaident Snattinter and Mat tie A. Bair. Also a faded ad promises a finer EoneXt Wednesday evening than the last and promotes Bromotine to cure LaGrippe Colds or Neuralgia at cents per package.
English bankers react to McKinley victory with optimism. Francis Baring of Baring Bros notes improved American markets and safer investments as British capital may flow into US securities. Morgan partners expect relief for commerce, silver fears alleviated, and gold hoarding concerns eased. Montague says gold drainage could stop, stabilizing money markets and boosting confidence for investors and manufacturers.
A Washington meeting of American marine conference members convenes to discuss Britain’s proposal to modify rules and signaling for fishing vessels at sea. The aim is to prevent collisions and standardize observance, with representatives Griscom Shackford Goodrich Franklin and Cottman attending. Cottman tours Massachusetts coast gathering fishermen views on adopting the proposal.
Abington Mass. Frank A. Smith, 44, of Rockland Street, died this afternoon at home after a painful illness. A few weeks earlier she helped a neighbor with a hat pin incident to her mouth. A Boston hospital operation failed to save her. X rays showed no relief and she sank after intense suffering. Also included: immigration inquiry in New York, a rummage sale ad, and an ad praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy.
Colorado Flyer advertises a Great Rock Island Route train leaving Topeka at 8 10 pm and arriving Colorado Springs Denver at 11 00 o clock next day. The blotched notice promotes Thomas Eclectic Ointment for coughs colds and minor injuries, claiming numerous lives saved and urging purchases at drug stores.
Local North Topeka column lists church activities and meetings. Mrs Lett Jackson hosts Womith’s Missionary Society gathering. Ladies' Missionary society hosts papers on polygamy and Indian life. Central Avenue church Sunday school groups meet with Mrs Beeler and Myrtle Palmer. social visits occur at 1319 Monroe and 1121 Central Ave. Funeral details note Rev Peter W Bilson rites at Axchlonts Rua.
A garbled OCR item mentions Palmer and Maan and a tale of treasure across York, Boston, and a harbor setting. The readable fragments hint at a puzzle or serialized piece amid the page, with no clear names or dates to pin a full event.
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