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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1899
Page
5
A brisk dress goods feature highlights plaid fabrics with new autumn effects and varied color schemes. The text notes plaids in cloth effects and bright tints, with prices from 50c to 2.50, plus crepons for skirts and dresses in many patterns from 89c to 5.50 per yard.
The store lists Venetian cloths 50 and 54 inches wide in plain colors and mixtures priced 9c to 1.10 dollars per yard. Golf satin cloths are sought after dress goods, offered at 1.75, 2.00, 2.75, and 3.00 dollars per yard.
A chaotic scene on the Jersey Central Railroad as striking workers block the pay car and derail attempts to move wages. Men from Lennett teams and other locals express grievances, torching switches and restraining officials. The altercation escalates with threats of robbery and a prolonged overtime stand at the station, as security and railroad officials struggle to regain control.
City council session degenerated into misunderstandings over plans for the new city building. The committee recommended hiring J. C. Molind as architect with 4% of contract price plus changes. debate followed over costs and supervision, while concerns about desecrating the site and grading plans dominated the discussion.
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the Budd Avenue M E church gather for a pleasant surprise party at Mrs G T Mattingly’s home on Lines Street in celebration of her birthday. Attendees include Mir M Jack, Mr and Mrs Agard, and many others. greetings extend to several local residents, travelers, and visitors.
Mrs F G SoCieitnemas of Eoghan accompanies Ben visiting Mrs WC Mise Beulah who spent a week with her sister. She made a short stop on her way home, opening Wednesday afternoon and evening at 714 Kansas avenue. Courtney.
Northernon Indiana September report recounts a 21 year old man known as McGowan courting Daisy the minister’s daughter. They planned elopement after a promise of marriage with consent, while Daisy indicated willingness and the man claimed a house in New Orleans. The minister vows to oppose any attempt to remove his daughter, drawing local alarm and strong community reaction.
New York news from September reports Brown at No 2 Gwinnett Street Williamsburgh paid $50 on a party for McGovern while celebrating under his house. A dog torn dollar-bill currency sparked a street scene. John Campbell aged 11 at No 8 Franklin Avenue watched currency, then Brown chased him leading to a fight. Campbell was charged with larceny. Brown was the complainant and later fined.
A garbled report outlines police and Surete pay, per diem costs, and indemnity amounts. It mentions extra pay for guards, commissions, and officials, with references to francs, yearly sums, and government funding. Details are unclear but point to compensation discussions and fiscal impact.
A Hawaiian minister met with Treasury officials in Washington to discuss inviting immigrants from northern Italy and Sweden. He planned to travel to Europe to secure immigrants of better class. Assistant Secretary Taylor noted Congress had not extended completion laws and Hawaii could not authorize or desire to do so without careful approval.
Boston minister Rev BH W Farris told the National Colored Baptist convention in Nashville that black men must unite to command respect and restore law. He argued the community must act with conscience, be seen as men, and deter lynching through collective strength.
Frederick Sylvey brought findings from a northern hike showing vast anatomical structures and new animal life species discovered. The note mentions academic figures and local hardware repairs at T. J. Coughlin Hardware Co.
May Irwin drew a 2500 crowd in New Haven for the new farce Sister Mary by Glen McDonough at the Hyperion theater. Her comic songs encore, with Ge bie and Not the Way to Treat a Lady, stood out though the plot and supporting roles lagged, and the show was below her usual successes.
Prof Swingle traveled from Washington to the agricultural zone in California to help Smyrna fig growers by sharing knowledge on fig cultivation. He brought back specimens of a feeding insect for fertilizing figs, sent to California, where experts report they are nearly perfect. Also, date palm specimens collected by Swingle in Tripoli have reached Phoenice, Arizona for testing to advance date culture.
Valparaiso Chile Sept 19 The important rich mines switch emergling plants Playa Blanca and Antofagasta have been leased for 14 years by an American syndicate The press expresses satisfaction Americans will open that enormously rich mineral region Batids Mexican Railway City of Mexico Sept 1 Charles Paul McKrix NY capitalists syndicate negotiating for Chiapas railway 274 miles long to San Geronimo on Tehuantepec railway to the frontier. road will cost 54000000. used wireless Dover Sept 19 British and French associations exchange messages via incal conical cage at top of pole loud and clear Dover users heard the serial messages Unsien Lecture Course season tickets on sale Kelvins Moores and Rowley & Snows Eight numbered A six hole steel range with high warming closet 28 T J Coughlin Hardware Co 7 Kansas avenue
North Tupeka column lists community events and personal notices including travel, weddings, illness, and social gatherings. Mentions Musings on hats and fashion, church camp meeting, a funeral, interment at Rochester, and a planned ice cream social at the Sunday school. A funeral for Sie Pribble noted with family details.
Dallas authorities tested crude petroleum for street sprinkling due to water plant demand and found the method unsatisfactory. A railroad train order was given by Mayor Traylor, and a charity concert was announced at 27 Jackson Street to aid Police Matron Thorpe. Details on the Dewey reception and regional excursions were provided by J M Chesbrough.
Fragmentary OCR yields a brief item mentioning a cone serum likely a mislabeled or garbled local notice. Readable facts are scarce. no clear persons organizations places dates or outcomes present.
About 1,500 union veterans arrived for a welcome in Indiana. Mayor Warkeine planned to speak, with Gen Smith and Col Stewart in attendance. A citizens committee coordinated the visit and a monument dedication to the Wilder brigade was noted for tomorrow.
Virginia notes revived whipping discussions as courts consider harsher measures for youths amid ambiguities in a new statute. Reports from Richmond recount a recent case and political reaction as lawmakers weigh age limits and enforcement.
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