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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1900
Page
5
Lightweight spring capes in browns and tans sold at 6Oe each with evening echoal capes. Fancy braided capes also available. Golf capes in black white plaids and other colors. Ladies tailored suits start at $10.00 with guaranteed fit. New Standard Patterns and November Designers featured as the most correct patterns.
The Prudential Committee reports to the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions from St Louis Ot that missionary activity grew. 40 new missionaries, including 11 men and 29 women, were appointed or supported, with funds rising across churches and Sunday schools. The board plans measures like repealing the legacy tax and enhancing distribution of scriptures and tracts while outlining receipts, expenditures, and debt.
A Detroit special recounts a Philippine front letter from a member of Col Gredirer's 36th Regiment describing harsh orders to shoot on sight including women and children. He notes tensions, rebel activity in Lucban and Mayjay, and mentions ammunition stockpiles and a traitor among American forces to be executed if found.
New York Oct 10 James J Corbett announces he will challenge champion James Jeffrion for a rematch. He says he is ready to meet Jeffrion and will post a forfeit of 2500 to prove his readiness to oppose the title holder, asserting no reason exists to avoid defending the crown.
The marriage of Miss Pherena Tosington and Dr. Hissel Phillips at Grace Cathedral promises one of Topeka’s most brilliant weddings with a reception to follow. Attendants include Misses Rexsington Kellam Monday and others. guests from Knoxville, Denver, Philadelphia, and Lawrence attend, with social events preceding the ceremony and a lively afterglow of parties and notices in the Topeka society scene.
A jumble of social items lists wedding invitations, birthdays, and visits. Names include Paul Smulvane, Mrs D Welch, Mrs H Dustin, Miss Lulie Brags, Miss Kate Welch, and G W Greenwood. Events note parties at 4 60 Kansas Avenue and a school of dance opening October 15 with Topeka residents and visitors mentioned in scattered briefs.
Rock Island announces an October 16 sale of excursion tickets to Texas New Mexico Arkansas Louisiana and more with a round trip rate plus 200 and stopover privileges. Final return by November 6. Contact Rock Island agents for full information.
A prominent surgeon urges avoiding surgery when possible and endorses the Pyramid Pile Cure. He cites painless treatment with suppositories and recommends combining healing extracts to contract congested vessels, promising cure of long-standing piles without operation and detailing a 60 cent package and free trial offer from Pyramid One Co in Marshall Michigan.
Father Hayden, recently back from a four month abroad trip that included London and France, was serenaded by Jackson's Twenty-third Regiment. He praised Irish prosperity and happiness, noted American interest, and spoke of his brother John P. Hayden returning to parliament. A pilgrimage to Lourdes and a visit to the shrine were described along with remarks on the town of Hessommi and the coming election. He reported slight recovery of health and a desire to rest at home in Resscommyon, Ireland.
The council reports strong demand for the use of He Auditorium with many permits already granted, indicating continued popularity as a community gathering venue.
The council granted dates for various groups including Swatish Rite Masons and Ladies Musical Club to use the Auditorium, with Nordica slated to sing. The Pure Food Show and National Democracy events are also planned, while talks and forums continue through winter with broader public appeals.
Detectives say they may have tracked the suspect to New York, detailing the Elinimatpore beating investigation and noting police actions, witness statements, and property claims tied to the case. Authorities reference sergeant reports and identified individuals amid a chaotic, partially readable scene from the Shrieber splintered notes.
The text presents a garbled mix of names and topics including habeas corpus, conspiracy, labor strikes, and probate matters. It references legal actions, parliamentary mentions, and a Woodworkers' Strike ending with broader labor disputes, but the garbling obscures coherent details and specific entities.
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