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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1900
Page
8
Washington April 1 The War Department reports growing revenue from Cuba for January and February 1800. The statement shows receipts of fruit and other items totaling 3 004 dollars for January and February, with a note comparing the two months to 1590 figures.
A damaged OCR fragment shows garbled words and names. The readable portion mentions unclear references to people and places with no coherent event or dates.
Dr Heltin reports multiple cures of early Brights disease with his kidney tablets. The preparation, said to be from a physician's prescription, is sold widely in drug stores and promoted as remedies for kidney and bladder ailments.
In Seattiea Washington a government party sails to Copper River Alaska aboard the steamer Excelsior with 35 men under Captain Allerbach to prepare the steamer Duchene for Yukon dispatches under Captain Glenn. Oscar Fish and James Randall are set to carry an intercontract between Port Valdes and Magle City. Supplies and troops accompany Captain Abercrombie to Port Valdes for summer use.
New Jersey based American Match Machine Co pledges to enter the industry against Tan and Match Co, with Ferant C. Dhunany of Altis City as president. Charles W. Trinke leads large interests, while Sieghans and Downe fill key roles in the new company. The outfit claims rapid development of Watlate A Dawns machines, aiming to capture substantial market share as production scales.
Fragmented, garbled text reports an upcoming decision by the Kentucky Court of Appeals on the governor's status. It mentions a Frankfurt grand jury weighing 42 indictments in a Corbet case and references a governor expected to Morgantown, with chaotic notes about a plumbers strike and other dates.
Sheriff Ackman announced the arrest of Huffacre in Carmi Kansas on a charge of stealing and selling a train load of cattle, about 165 head. His brother Thomas Huffacre is sought. their father Taylor Huffacre lives locally and is respected in the community. George Huffacre arrived recently from the west and deposited nearly $4000 in the Bitet National bank, claiming an interest in the cattle and offering to cooperate.
The April Nitre powder handicap at New York drew 150 entrants for 16 bird targets. Handicaps set under Grand American rules. money pool to be shared based on entries. Nest of Bloomfield shot best of the day, hitting three birds from 39 yards but not winning. Tripp of Indianapolis faltered with a bird from the sage mark and missed several to end, while Mrs Johnston of Cincinnati won her first bird at 25 yards.
The steamship Alpha sails from Vancouver for Cape Nome today without a permit. Captain Tom Washington will attempt passenger and mail landings, carrying a large cargo of lumber and mining camp supplies. If opposed, the ship may land passengers and mails in the nearby Nome area.
Reverend John M Linn pastor of Christ in Texas testifies that coffee harmed his health causing neuralgia and nervous troubles. Since using Pontum Cereal Food Coffee he reports smooth, delightful beverage with no coffee adverse effects and urges others to quit coffee for better well‑being.
Memphis April 1 Gen Luke F Wright of the Philippine commission was feted at the Peabody hotel by distinguished men. He spoke on expansion, defense of acquisition policy, and argued for a prudent, humane approach while preserving rights and eventual self government for new territories. Wright urged caution against greed and stressed duty and honor in policy toward the Philippines and other holdings.
Col. BB Amidon of Wichita declines to enter the fusion contest for congress in Kansas Seventh district. The field now includes Frank J. Titown Claude Duval and TP Campbell with a fusion likely at the April 24 convention. Duval of Hutchinson stands as the lone Dem foothold in the current field.
Plasterers have locked out their men in Minneapolis as a wage dispute unfolds. Carpenters seek a 25 to 30 cent hourly increase but are still working after rejection. Contractors offer arbitration, to be discussed Friday, with a potential general strike if unions refuse. Aiming to establish an arbitration board across trades, the move signals broad labor tension. Be Puritier Spring Medicine ad appears within the segment.
Silas B Cobb a wealthy Chicago businessman with ties to major local enterprises is dying of pneumonia after a six year involvement in city business. He hails from Montpelier Vermont and endowed Cobb Hall at the University of Chicago.
Judge Shiras holds arson extends to burning stores as well as houses. Des Moines man Charles Colin extradited under Ashburton treaty challenges habeas corpus arguing treaty covers arson. Writ denied as point not previously decided by federal court. Also notes Portland painters strike for higher minimum wages as 21 cents an hour and day.
April reports indicate seven plague cases in Melbourne Victoria with the disease spreading concerns. Quarantine arrangements for Guatarine have been extended as authorities act to curb transmission.
The April 3 celebration marks the 33rd anniversary of Porfirio Diaz's army victory at Puebla. President Diaz reviewed military displays near the capital with a large delegation of officials, diplomats, and foreign visitors. The Mexican Herald notes gains in education and the telegraph service under the current administration.
Mrs Sarah Fracker Kauffmann wife of Evening Star president BH Kauffmann died at her home after more than a year of heart trouble. Daughter of John Tileston Fracker she was born in Zanesville Ohio and came to Washington with her husband in 1867 where she resided. She leaves a husband and three children.
Thomas Wheeler of Terre Haute pursued a dream bride in St Louis after a year of roaming for fortune tellers and fate. He found Alpha M Meherer, met her parents, sought consent, and last Wednesday the couple wed with both families approving the union.
Report from the London News notes extensive work on the Bloody Tower with masons refacing the upper section facing Trattors Gate. The restoration aims to blend new brick and aged appearance, preserving the historic facade amid ongoing construction activity.
Fragmentary passage recounts replacement of old Stone and Tower plaster with Roman cement at Wallius times, noting superficial embedding of fist-sized portions and deceptive imitation of ancient work. It describes past restorations in the Bloody Tower area, bricking up internal doorways, and the need for reverent strengthening to protect the fortress and its historic occupants.
The latest note lists improved rubber tires and mentions E G Kintey as successor with Riniey and Lannan at 44-496 Jackson. The brief item cites a monthly corte per month rate and references Topeka vendors in a compressed OCR fragment.
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