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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1898
Page
5
A crowd gathered at Crawford's Opera House last evening to enjoy Three Hats, a playful revue by Topeka's clever amateurs. The lively spectacle featured humor, song, and light dance routines, drawing praise for its polished performances and cheerful pace.
A Topeka society gathering showcased an amateur drama at the Crewiued theater. Young ladies served as ushers while a large crowd observed a farce comedy featuring local actors and notable community names. The performance drew praise for costumes and overall reception amid lively, credited cast and audience engagement.
A fragmented OCR list enumerates numerous individuals with titles and surnames including Crane Gay Jones Raceyess, Williams Jarrell Hudwop Brows Pane Cosby, Thomas Morton Sheldwh Gutt Morton, Emms Densia Eva Frown Lawrence Bartin and many others. The text appears to be a social roster or seating list with multiple misreadings and garbled names.
Social and personal items recount a Topeka Ladies Musicale recital featuring Miss Mabel Martin and Mrs Frank Foster Quartet. The event praised for artistry, with reviews of performers and a reception for Mrs John P. Boers. The column also covers weddings, guests, and hometown updates from Lincoln society, including Mrs Hoser, Miss Mille Markley, and local engagements.
Real estate transfers list several parcel moves. Lee Eee and others deeded parts of Madison Street lots to Robt Mo wr and Frits S70 plus residual notes. Wm Bagtes conveys to Jow Frits, with several town lots described and crossed by Montana like lines. A Thomas and wife sell to Walter Vi pena Bewers a 6th part of a section in town and range 1S. The record also notes Franklin avenue, Grand View, and Bradford Miller additions with various quarter sections and residencies.
An unidentified speaker argues slot machines are a legitimate business tool and argues against efforts to stamp them out. The speaker contends machines attract customers, aid business, and should be driven out only if widespread to no avail, claiming support from druggists and cigar men and city officials.
An excerpt notes plans for a coming street fair and festival with mentions of locations and dates. It references towns and groups and hints at organizing efforts and potential activities. The readable text is fragmented but signals a public event focus and community involvement.
A fragmentary 1882 Evening Express page notes a sale at the local book holdings house and a court proceeding involving a Mr. Mos and a Mr. Brankem. It highlights a death-related pest tale and promotes Dr. Gourant’s Oriental Dream with testimonials. Public events include a show and a cooking class by Mire. Wiley ahead of a school exhibit attracting visitors and children.
Rheumatism remedy Reeans Rheumatism Femedty advertised with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure in one day. Sold for $2 per bottle by Switz and Holliday, Drax Co, W. H Wilson, and Arnold Drug Co. Davies and Wichorton praised for trade. A Santa Fe car line offers $855 to Chicago today with no transfer of cars.
Predicts Prof Paul Alexander Johnstone due to power of decimation foretells that Kansas officials who consulted him last March would shift votes from Edwards to Stanley in a dead of winter scenario. Johnstone claims Accentus Viens reveals Stanley’s nomination and election, while warned not to reveal more from palm readings.
Representative Mekester advocates abolishing the office of commissioner of elections and replacing it with an appointed election clerk as an assistant to the city clerk. The plan aims to reduce monthly costs from 175 dollars and remove the post, arguing the office is a political relic with little work to justify its existence.
The Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church in New York appointed a committee to confer with church sessions on appointing a successor to Rev Dr John Hall. The panel will recommend a candidate likely to be chosen as his successor, with deliberations scheduled.
A new time card room is being fitted on the fifth floor of the Santa Fe general offices. It adjoins a room reserved for system officials and directors. Previously, time cards were processed in a room on Kansas Avenue due to office building shortages.
A garbled telegraph excerpt reports statements by U S officials and witnesses on Paris negotiations at the Tuileries and the Louvre area. Woodward replies that interviews were disclaimed while Picard cites measurements of ground waves and land area connected to the Lafayette monument site.
New York November 17 Mrs Mary Scott Hughand of this city reports that Mme Patti Nicolini told her she would marry again after Nicolini's death in London. The intended husband would be wealthy, not for money, and the match would be her third husband.
Advices from Uriimt carried by the Empress of Ching describe a secret Chinese treaty tied to a plan to organize a Chinese army. The treaty would place all expenses on China and undermine broader reform efforts. Reports note edicts to protect Christian missions and growing unrest in Hunan and Kuang Tung. Talks of a Chinese legation in Tokyo and South American trade interests also surface.
Pacific Mail Steamship increased its semi annual dividend from 1 to 1.5 percent citing solid cash biddings of over 5,500,000 which will require 24 hundred to fund the raised payout. President C P Huntington said orders for two new steamships were premature though fleet additions are considered to meet business needs.
Frank Brown the Topeka attorney is again in the state insane asylum after being taken there from Windeld by an attendant. He had earlier undergone surgery and was briefly detained before being ordered returned. His case centers on alleged theft of others money.
The Frances Living with her sister, Countess Lewin-Pansie, traveled to Algiers for her health. Philip deoms, youngest son of the ambassador, accompanied them on the trip.
The Dramatic club presents The Doll show at Crawford Attention venue. The exhibition runs daily from 5 30 a m to 6 0 p m with additional Thursday and Saturday evening performances.
Fifty members of the Guarantee Ticket Brokers from New York, Illinois, Mississippi, Louisiana, and California plan coordinated action. Judge Prendergast says attorneys general in each state must take cognizance. pending proceedings may be started to curb associations charging full fares on roads.
North Topera reports various North Side visitors and errands including Mr Fisking of Meriden, Squire Grever of Owinkle, Bert Green returning from Kansas, Mrs Desrborn and Abby of Liv er Lakes shopping, and Mr Antrim traveling to Nebraska. Mrs White leaves Lansinan for home after a visit to Quincy street. Mrs Berry returns to Creston after weeks with A S Berry family. Gabriel Co lumber dealers report a daylight robbery with 44.31 taken. Central Buys a Dine Bennington Vermont notes New York Central purchasing Lebast Ss 9 Sipris Railroad status.
Help wanted note mentions hair loss remedies with Bers Halr Renewer promoted as a unique preventative. The ad claims 32 years of fame and healing qualities, touting superiority over other products and urging readers to consult druggists for the remedy.
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