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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1899
Page
5
Readable portions show prices for 19 pounds finest Granulated Sugar at 1.00, 20 pounds White Extra Coat Sugar, 21 pounds Light Brown Sugar, and various coffee teas and canned goods. Items include Arbuckle’s coffee 10 cents a package, Our Blend 2? per pound, Postum cereal, Minute Tapioca, Bran breakfast foods, canned peaches five cans, sugar corn two cans, tomatoes, peas, and tomato sauce with unit pricing.
A Topeka street scene describes a wax figure exhibition outside a storefront. Bystanders, including a skeptical tall woman, watch as the figure winks and mimics movement, drawing a large crowd and even a small bet. An old man bets five dollars on the realism, then confirms his belief after watching the figure close.
An alarm from fire station No 4 sent crews to a Seventh Street dwelling where a blaze confined to the northwest second floor room caused damage to furniture and goods. Mrs. Hort reported a gas odor and a room filling with fumes before evacuation. Estimated loss set at 1500 with 4000 insurance. ex State Treasurer Hetebower once resided there. Witnesses include Whittelsey & Son and Whittelsey Mercantile Co. Second and Madison.
London news depictions discuss sensational newspaper abuse of Dreyfus coverage and Boer war tension. Indignation grows over the Dreyfus verdict while Boer resistance wanes as Britain mobilizes about 35 000 troops, with potential to rise to 80 000. Kruger signals possible quick negotiations but war may be avoided if concessions are met.
A large inflow of petitions urging President McKinley to request the French government to pardon Dreyfus is reported. Officials say no action will be taken, citing concern over meddling in internal affairs. scattered mentions of bookstores and messages from Henry Ford appear amid the transcription.
A compact curious note reports that in a referenced event or tale no women appeared among the participants or witnesses, creating an odd counterpoint to expected roles and prompting reader interest in the broader circumstances.
William Hahn, a 44 year old German born writer from Hardy Nebraska, posed as a German widow seeking a rich husband. He lured suitors via matrimonial ads in a Nebraska German newspaper and collected small sums of money before sending letters of affection, with some victims sending photos and payments. Post office inspector Fulton traced Hahn to Republic City where he was arrested. Hahn admitted the scheme and later claimed occasional gifts from admirers, totaling several dollars each.
About 10 Canadian Pacific freight workers strike for hour and wage raises, while replacements face housing refusals. Strikers and sympathizers crowd docks as new men quit. 25 special constables arrive from Toronto. Rail officials demand mayor protection or force. Trade diverted and ships rerouted to Windsor with cargo—no violence reported.
Senator Beveridge leaves Minneapolis for Chicago to observe trust conference deliberations. He is accompanied by his guest Robert Ward, an Englishman and key player in the Orient export trade, who is bound for London.
A dated letter touts De Tale Gouraud's Oriental Dream and Oriental Cream as universal purifiers and beauty aids. The writer requests price and supply details for one dozen bottles to take on a tour, mentioning New York dwelling and Madison Street.
A long society column lists marriages, social events, and personal notes from Topeka including weddings in Olympia and local home ceremonies. It records guests, travel plans, and family announcements with numerous names, places, and brief活 events.
Francie Murphy conducted temperance meetings in Des Moines Iowa where he addressed liquor dealers. He was welcomed with respect and received an ovation as members rose to cheer the orator. He argued for personal prohibition and urged each man to be his own prohibitory tariff.
Eadie McDuffee defeated Ben Munroe in a 30 mile motor paced race at Bottumwood Cycle track. McDuffee led after mile two and rode the third mile in 1 35. Records from three to ten miles fell by fractions. McDuffee finished in 34 30 with the last mile in 1 39, beating Butler's distance mark by seconds. Two amateurs opened the meet, including Tallandier of Paris who won the half mile in 1 10 1-5.
Chicago report describes a trial voyage through the Dismal Swamp canal to connect inland water routes. The Talbot’s new petroleum furnace will be tested on this trip, aiming to bolster torpedo boats and other craft against hostile seas.
A report from Ty Ty Georgia describes a man suspended 20 feet above the ground from a telegraph pole after a Negro was arrested at Ty Ty and identified as one of two assailants of Miss Johnson last Tuesday. About 200 armed men gathered near Ty Ty as a search for the second suspect continued.
Telegram reports missionaries Shields and MacBeth driven from Paongan in Andone province Tibet amid anti foreign riots. Over 1000 Lamas sided with locals. missionaries escaped secretly as mission was destroyed. Kidnapping and anti Catholic unrest also cited near Ichang and Chun King with killings. In Paris the French budget for 1900 shows a large rise of 44 million francs with allocations for Algeria and new warships. Royalist raids target prominent Parisian residences. Bennett Books displays at 720 Kansas Avenue.
North Topeka columns record a flurry of yesterday and today events. Mentions include Malcolm James visiting Wamego for Mrs J, families traveling to Waregs, Frank Lukens on a business trip to City, and Georg Frisbie near Grant. Mrs Hartman returns from a visit to Union county and a birth announced to Mr and Mrs Berry of 1112 Harrison Street. Locals plan shopping for Forbestine Coffee extracts and spices, while the A O G W hold a large union meeting at 428 East Kansas Avenue with leaders Nos 3 234 188 367 from the South side and others nearby.
The Crayford theater resumes after two weeks of darkness with the vaudeville opening of Side tracked. The program promises varied acts and nightly entertainment with ticket prices set at 15, 35, 35, and 50 cents.
WANTED. Seated bid will be received at Mandec GE the Kanes Bate Gh A. B reunion office on September 8 at 5 oclock. The right to reject will be reserved by Mason Aup Sireve, Secretary.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Fegenette and a grocer name Witt telsey Mer Co. No clear event, date, or outcome available.
Local listing notes the Bennett Book Store located at 730 Kansas Avenue offering a range of titles. Community readers are informed of the shop’s availability and proximity for book purchases and search for current stock.
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