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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1900
Page
13
A nursery calculation of Ivory Soap’s true value accounts for time labor and materials. Deductions for longer fabric life and reduced waste reveal the soap’s economic edge. The text notes Ivory floats and thus remains the lowest cost soap in the world.
North Topeka column lists residents and visitors, including Miss Lina Piles and Miss Rose Glenn of Lecompton. Bertha Witer and Walter join Brielle boutique staff. Mr and Mrs Harry Purcell of Chicago guests of Mr Purcell’s sister. Mrs Crane and family move to Butterfly property on Van Buren Street. local pharmacists Garnett from Pittsburg and Dolge City arrivals. JC medical exams and custody of activity noted. church events and a solo by Lutter Bright at North Baptist Church.
Police raided joints yesterday afternoon and evening arresting multiple men. Names listed include Win, Woods, Ed Timon, Henry Woods, Douglas Colin, G. G. Cheaney, O. Kamp tin, Ed Ryan, H Dowling and George Blauer. Most released. Ryan Dowling Kilver face hearings. Other cases set for August 3. Police vow to continue efforts and new raids planned.
A fire was reported at the Blue in the Masoohe building with fire crews responding. A second incident occurred a week later at the same location as authorities investigated the cause and checked for further danger. The awning and exterior burned before firefighters arrived.
M C Holman who will conduct the chorus faced a chorus of nearly 60 members as the Auditorium minstrels call drew talent. Management jubilant as interest grows for the opening week feature with a Monday rehearsal at the Modoc rooms and more songs planned.
The United States monitor Wyoming was launched at high tide from Union Iron Works in San Francisco as thousands cheered. The event, part of California’s semicentennial celebrations, featured Superintendent Dickie and Union workers guiding the launch. Guests and officials witnessed the lowering of the vessel as the crowd cheered.
A Shanghai dated dispatch notes General Dung Yu's troops returning from Pao Ting Fu to Tai Yuen Fu. It reports Manchu finance minister L Chis Lim allegedly committed an act of autecide. The note discusses imperatorial nominational moves and administrative framing in August.
The state department has received a telegram from the Consul General at Shanghai. Mentioned are Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Ivsea and daughter Florence, Rev. and Mrs. R. Atwater and two children, Rev. and Mrs. Dd. Bes, and Rev. George L. Willinm.
Train timetable note from Colorado Flyer shows Leaver Topeka at 10 p.m. arriving Colorado Springs at 30:08. A warning reads Danger 200 wclogk next a.m. indicating caution on the route segment.
A Detroit session notes petitioning the Department on shirtwaist issues. The minutes record endorsements for a policy allowing a nonuniform waist or shirt for deliveries, and a related salary bill of 1000 dollars. Chattanooga was noted for a next year selection.
The Prohibition editor rebukes St John in the current issue, accusing the elder statesman of pandering to rum influenced factions and chasing fading influence. The piece portrays him as a grand old man of the past whose party allies exploit him for unofficial rewards.
Nine years after sinking in the Cottonwood river at Thompson's ford C Ti Hawkins had a solid gold ring recovered. Dever found the ring in gravel while Pish was loading wood seven months ago and gave it to his mother. Sito sold it to Tom Echofield, negotiations followed, and Hawkins now wears the ring that rested on the river bottom for nearly a decade.
San Francisco reports Vice President Stubbs of Southern and associates dispute rumors about leadership. Charles H. Tweed notes Huntington’s likely election, citing his coastal residence and active management of company property. Directors consider Huntington fit to oversee affairs, with Tweed remaining influential.
The state action board disbars Randolph from the official ballot in Lyon District and awards the nomination to Dennis Mac Populists and Democrats, while Madden is declared winner. The Gelph claims he had the right to the Democratic nomination.
Two political figures, Rev. W. L. Grant and Major John M. Brown, a Republican representative and a Democratic-Populist counterpart, will debate in Forest, Atchison, with special trains to bring attendees from surrounding towns. The event underscores a tense electoral contest between rival factions of the era.
In a scrambled report, Russell Harding and his wife travel east with friends when a sudden incident occurs as the train reaches a location described as near Colorado. The brief item notes weather indications in Chicago and a forecast for Kan sas and Portland with partly cloudy skies and possible showers.
In South Hendricks Indiana on Sept 8 Governor Roosevelt arrived by Michigan Central railway. A large mixed crowd welcomed him with a reception by Congressman Brickbad’s delegation and a Hough Rider parade to the station. Roosevelt spoke amid calls about campaign policy and imperial questions.
Washington reports that General Chaffee’s selfless action shapes a policy choice. The president is believed to accept Chaffee’s recommendation to promote and fill a vacancy, signaling a reshuffle at high command pending formal approval.
The North Topeka store of William Green & Sons has been sold to Bert Morns and Charles Myers of Topeka. The deal transfers ownership to local businessmen, indicating a change in management for the Topeka operation.
William J. Bryan arrived by special train at 1 05 PM to a large depot crowd in Milwaukee. He was escorted to the Democratic picnic at National Park to deliver an address later in the day. Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison and the Cook County Democratic Club were prominent in the event.
The Genessee of Rochester won the first in a series of races for the Fisher cup against Minota. The triangular course totals 20 miles after two laps. Genessee rounded the first buoy at 1:81 and the home buoy at 1:54 for the second half.
William W Kennedy an old soldier near Highland Park collapsed and died last night. The coroner's jury ruled death by heart failure this morning. Deputy Sheriff Carl Lawson and W J H will be available tomorrow for funeral arrangements. Burial will be at a local creek town cemetery.
Daily market report from Chicago highlights dull wheat trading with firm undertone driven by cables and heavy spring wheat rains. October wheat opened higher then drifted before a late rally aided by big yesterday cash sales. Corn and oats described as moderately active to dull with mixed receipts and small offerings, while provisions and fats showed varied movement.
Chicago and Kansas City livestock markets report receipts across cattle and hogs with nominal to steady demand. Prices shown for steers feeders cows bulls and heifers vary by category and quality with weekly totals and regional contrasts noted.
Market reports indicate fluctuating demand for wheat and corn with near term selling quiet. Prices edge lower at times amid cautious activity from traders and speculative interest, while provisions show tighter stocks and expectations of winter supply shifts.
Fragmentary market note discusses cotton futures, railroad securities, and mercantile factors. Mentions Topeka scene, Bearish pressure, and a firm named THALMAN & CO marking routine brokerage activity. Reads as a dated stock and commodity column with references to prices, shares, and exchange actions.
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