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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1898
Page
6
A woman recounts illness diagnosed as neuralgia of the heart amid nervous provocation. She notes doctors’ opinions differed, mentions Mrs Williams Pink Pills for Pale People, and expresses hope others find faith in her experience despite ongoing pain and distress.
A young woman Miss Clopton, living near Madison, Kansas, died by self administered strychnine after visiting her sister in Emporia. She left a letter to her mother claiming innocence and detailing hardship. Dr. Boylan, coroner, handled the remains. A preceding week’s suspicion of theft from work is noted but the act itself is not labeled a crime. The case centers on a personal tragedy and a farewell note.
The City Union of the Epworth of Topeka will hold an evening meeting on April 6 at the Avenue MEL church. North Tr. BL Thorpe will address the topic Cured in a Day. (See De. Dav)
Immigration Commissioner talks to coal miners in Wheeling district about a general strike over Chicago wage and hour scales. About 300 Kanawha and New River valley miners, fewer than 600 at work. Speeches at Montgomery urged unity and adherence to the Chicago demand.
Washington officials doubt Spanish torpedo fleet reached Porto Rico quickly as Madrid cables claimed. Reports say flotilla left the Canaries March 22 and could reach Porto Rico in about 25 days if coal supplies hold, but interception moves are not being made.
London papers urge peace while deeming war between Spain and the United States inevitable unless a third nation forges a late bargain. The Westminster Gazette mocks Madrid protests as an international Nellie Farren turn. The Pall Mall Gazette credits President McKinley with restraint amid Madrid Opera style theatrics.
Milwaukee April 2 Lynde Bradley an expert electrician has perfected plans for using the X ray on war vessels and in field service. He would mount a small engine boiler and dynamo for field use, with the X ray machine on a carriage. Bradley says the apparatus would be useful for locating bullets splinters bone fractures and other injuries and would be ready in a week if needed.
Lima April 2 The Chilean government asserts on Rend authority it will not sell any war ships to the United States. The gunboat Markethin finished coaling and contracted for coal for the battleship Oregon, sailed for Valparaiso last evening after completing preparations.
London April 2 a radical member of parliament argued that the British North American Squadron would assist in repelling attacks on undefended east coast cities. In contrast evidence shows conservatives display empathy for Spain in their decisive stance.
Local readers are invited to the Y W C A rooms Monday evening for talks on art by Miss Jean M Hay and a piano program by the member orchestra. The Miniaterial Union also meets, with Dr B W Roby delivering a paper on funeral reform from a medical view.
Items of interest describe a First Baptist church Apollo club concert with soloists and encores, mothers meetings at Tennesseetown kindergarten, the Bachelor club party with a framed group photo for Prof. Hudaga, and numerous social visits, dances, and outings around Topeka. The piece notes stormy weather reducing attendance and lists many local residents and engagements.
An advertisement extols Felix Gouraud's skin preparations as magical and gentle for cleansing and whitening, claiming purity and skin benefits like removing tan and freckles. A Hampton inn promoter notes Courand's frame as the least harmful option, urging purchases through drujists, agents, and retailers.
London reports a likely retirement of the Marquis of Salisbury from the foreign office while he remains prime minister. Rumors say A J Balfour could succeed him in the foreign office if elevated to the Lords, with Curzon or Devonshire other potential successors. The issue widens splits in the Unionist ranks as party leaders debate cabinet reshuffles amid Spain US tensions and domestic finance notes.
Topeka departure at 2 50 p m reaches Colorado Springs at 11 05 a m Denver at 11 30 a m Pueblo at 12 20 morning On return Pueblo departs 1 19 p m Denver and Colorado Springs by 2 45 p m arrives Topeka 7 80 next morning
The Associated Press report from Chicago on April 3 notes wheat gained in early trading, with strong export demand and outside orders lifting prices. Shorts alarmed by a rally in Liverpool prices, while corn and oats held firm amid moderate receipts. Pork and lard moved higher on active buying, with live cattle receipts up and the market steady to strong.
Grain and provisions trading through principal exchanges via direct wires or telephone. Reasonable margins. Orders by wire, mail or telephone promptly executed. Reference by permission to Central National Bank Union National Bank Kansas City Mo Kansas City office First Mercantile Building.
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