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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1900
Page
7
A verbose narrative warns that Halloween night brings pranks and mischief from youths and pranksmakers. It urges caution while noting parties and revelry will occur with playful yet wary behavior amid a city scene.
Police say Brown's confession was a fake claiming Mills Silk Street Wichita as the scene. Rave testified Brown admitted involvement but claims truth and the elf were taken there. Authorities pursue Geratinine Fie and other alleged confederates as if not yet captured.
A New York syndicate announces plans to build a yacht, outlining the venture and its goals as it prepares to embark on a major naval project. The move signals a significant investment in luxury craft and maritime commerce during the period.
A garbled account hints at a Halloween night with rain and danger. It references old stock, fear, a threatening neighbor, and a restless narrator preparing actions as a chilling scene unfolds. The text remains unclear and disjointed.
Mrs Sarah Anthony Hurtis of Rochester dies in her ninety second year. An early Underground Railroad station host, she aided abolitionists and suffrage advocates including William Lloyd Garrison Wendell Phillips and Frederick Douglass. Her home sheltered notable reformers and figures linked to the era.
An alcohol vat exploded this morning at a steel facility injuring workers Sramiten Dolled and Donder and John Harnetti. One worker named Donder was severely burned and may die. The incident appears connected to alcohol handling and tar contact.
Local column lists visitors and social happenings in North Topeka. Wedding plans, guests at Mrs W C Stede’s Jackson Street residence, and family notes are mentioned alongside church and school activities. Manhattan Milling Company plans and facility upgrades are announced with capacity and equipment details.
London officials report rising drunkenness among British women, especially in upper classes, based on Charity Organization Society figures. Dr Heywood Smith cites everyday patient contact as source and criticizes medical practice for overprescribing alcohol to women and even babies. Dr Holmes supports stricter measures and cites wrecked homes from drunken wives and mothers. Court records show 40,118 women convicted for drunkenness in 1599 with many habitual offenders. A school board member urges temperance education in public schools.
G C Clemens tells State Journal reporter Jodas that Sam remains in the governor race. He predicts the coming election will shape the next campaign and unite reform forces. He says the Popularist faction was swallowed by the Democrats and questions its survival, with reform forces ready to receive them.
A fragmented report notes Ridgley present in the Third district but not active in the opening plenary. He is pressed by friends to endorse former victors and urge voting in the formation of a union list. Feldgrey plans to address the district then move to Chetopa and other areas, with no return to Topeka until Monday morning.
Real estate transfers listed show Wit A Ingham and wife to Chester with nominal consideration. Gaylord and wife to Maggie J Horton for 1200. Helen Hendrix to Water property for 96000. Kirk to Chat Gleed and other scattered entries. Entries include multiple street names and partial parcel references, indicating a compiled notice of transfers with numerous small-scale deeds.
The Colorado Flyer departs Topeka at 20 p.m. and arrives Colorado Springs at 10 38 p m then reaches Denver at 11 08 p m. The service promotes an overnight schedule with arrival times listed as a travel note.
A railroad worker who bought a burial lot suffered a stroke of apoplexy shortly after selecting the plot. The widowed wife remains, with the remaining family unsettled as the funeral arrangements unfold amid unclear details.
Members of Topee Post No 11 G A R will attend the funeral of Comrade Adam Baued at 9 o clock sharp, departing from residence 4th and Lake streets for the service. Exmraites invited, with a march and parade details listed by Adjutant Warren.
An exposition of a repair business being offered for sale in a market area. The listing references a shop location at a street corner and notes shop features and fixtures. It includes partial names and an incomplete description of items and services available.
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