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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1899
Page
4
A garbled reading recounts mayoral figures and political debates from late nineteenth century cities. It references Cleveland and Toledo officials, municipal ownership talk, and discussions on annexation and Cuba, interwoven with stray notes on Philippine policy and American political figures.
An Atchison wife facing pressure from her family to adopt fad “tress cure” remedies is described. Her husband’s care fails to address the issue, while the daughters cling to the practice. A neighbor criticizes the cure and the family’s neglectful conditions as a man in the street tries the remedy. the only family member who walks and needs care refuses treatment.
A Baltimore News summary notes Hoboken Republicans endorsement of a Democratic city comptroller nominee and a ward nomination of a Democrat for city council. Reform Republicans aim to unseat the Democratic ring, drawing support from good government groups while opposing party treachery. The piece contrasts free trade and free silver advocates with protectionist economists within the party.
Fragmentary remark about credit money and patient wheelmen, noting rural cattle disease and a woman’s grief. Mentions a husband on a stripe and visits to hotels, with muddled references to local social scenes and finances.
Santander, Havana bishop, removed four priests from Cuhesas parish after military interference. Governor Brooke suggested action. Wilson threatened ejectment if not acted. Wilson filed a report, leading to the priest’s removal amid controversy over ecclesiastical and military roles.
A large cannon seized from the Vizcaya will be placed beside General Grant's statue in Grant Park Galena. Congressman H R Hitt arranged the capture and Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith will be orator at the April 27 celebration. The weapon weighs about five and a half tons, is 38 feet long, and was built in Bilbao Spain in 1934. Ute Reservation Opened. Washington April 5 The president signed a treaty to settle the southern Ute reservation in Colorado.
An old slogan shifts from policy to principle as Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a universal remedy. The ad claims Hood's cleanses blood and improves liver kidney and bowel function, reportedly curing scrofula malaria eczema sick headache and stomach trouble with repeated patient testimonials and locations across the United States.
An unreadable OCR fragment provides only scattered hints of a local event. Names, dates, or places are unclear, but the piece implies a civic or community notice without concrete facts.
Kansas City and Leavenworth pursue an electric interurban line. The Kanene City & Leaven Worth Traction Co chartered March 30 will build three miles to connect Grandview with Kansas City university. A power plant, new tracks, and 1200 horsepower engines are planned with the system expanding toward Leavenworth.
Sheriff Cooper escorted John Gilbert to Sensing Friday morning, 18 hours after Judge Glass ordered death by hanging within a year. The prisoner showed no remorse, gazing moodily from the car window as officials prepared to deliver him to the authorities. Guards accompanied him as he marched toward the penitentiary, with mining reportedly the likely fate for the murderer.
Leavenworth April 5 A bridge over the Kansas River opposite De Soto will cost about 18000. It will connect Lenape and De Soto areas to aid potato farmers by creating competition with the Santa Fe railroad and reducing freight rates. Local officials say the span will strengthen cross county commerce and improve shipments.
A historical note reports a bridge funding agreement where Deavenworth county would provide 4000 units of money toward the structure and Zebncon county would cover the remaining balance. The stipulation specifies the counties share the costs to complete the project.
Hutchinson plans a new opera house with a $2,000 prize pool to be distributed at a June 1 and 2 concert in the auditorium. Tickets grant admission and enter a prize drawing. top prizes include $1,000, $500, and $100 bonds plus a Jersey heifer and numerous smaller prizes.
In Garden City a Pitts trial jury returned a not guilty verdict after about 36 hours deliberation in a self defense case. Pitts fled east amid anger. Then reports say he stayed in the county to avoid mob justice. Separate trials for Nabors murders ended in acquittals on self defense pleas. Local districts discuss building new or expanded schoolhouses in Marquette Wolf Creek Little Valley and other townships. Hutchinson Reformatory board met, confirming hires and planning new cell block with bids for stone cement and other materials.
William Waker, ex congressman, is defeated for mayor by J. W. Minx, a stockman, by a one hundred vote majority after a bitter campaign. Lincoln's voters split along Bryan and free silver lines as business groups supported Minx.
Lawrence Nation, longtime partner in S. Nation & Sons of Emporia and a leading central Kansas cattleman, died last night of appendicitis. He was a major dealer in cattle with wide recognition in stock circles across Kansas and Kansas City. A portrait of Pollock by Prof. A H Clarke of Kansas University was completed in colors for Governor Roosevelt.
SHAFTER has been directed to proceed at once to Washington by telegraph. Major General Shafter, with his aides Captain Plumer and others, is due to reach the capital in about ten days or two weeks as announced by the War Department.
A badly crowded district report outlines Brenner and Clay districts planning a nine room addition and connection to brick buildings, with eleven other schools needing expansion. Lincoln Harrison Sumner and Quincy face overcrowding. calls for new furnaces doors and larger facilities. several buildings to be modernized or replaced to relieve crowded conditions.
Victoria April 5 considerable friction remains at White Pass summit between American and Canadian officials. Two weeks ago Captain Cartwright of the mounted police stopped two American customs men posing as guides to a party carrying liquor into Alaska. Deputy United States collector at Skaguay Andrew retaliated by stopping all bound shipments. Orders direct that Canadian liquors go to the Skaguay bonded warehouse until an understanding is reached. He invited Cartwright to Skaguay for talks but the inspector replied he had nothing to arrange, leaving the issue unresolved.
Dr Charles Harris of the U S Army medical department traveling to Washington disputes optimistic notes on American troop health. From the Philippine Islands he says many soldiers are disheartened physically and may deliberately expose themselves as targets, warning sickness and death could rise if troops stay long in the Philippines.
Gentle Samoan people are described as naturally brave in war yet peaceful in daily life. A Boston traveler recounts friendly manners, smiles, and drug-free hospitality across villages, noting chivalry and mutual aid. An incident during a battle shows restraint when a white man safely ferries horses between hostile lines.
Twenty five inmates of the state industrial home for incorrigible girls in Chillicothe Missouri escaped armed with butcher knives and other weapons. They overpowered guards but were ultimately run down and captured by police after a long pursuit.
Wealthy horticulture fans chase a new fad importing dwarf evergreen trees from Japan. Some are between two inches and two and a half feet tall, with twisted trunks and knotted limbs. The dwarfs demand patient care, often twenty years, and are prized for exact miniature copies of North American evergreens. Only moneyed collectors can sustain the practice, as florists import hundreds of plants, strip tendrils, and await prime shoots before selling to conservatory owners.
A report on the White House grounds reveals a devoted band of horticul turists led by Henry Pinter who steward the rear garden with beds of pansies daisies and rare Alpine specimens. President McKinley and past first families took limited interest while others like Arthur Harrison and Cleveland visited the conservatories at times. recent plantings focus on trees shrubs and the front grounds.
The readable text mentions shrubs on the east side and various trees such as tulip trees elms oaks and German terms. It also contains garbled phrases about a front of a university executive unit and references to appropriations and areas, with many distorted words.
A garbled reading of a London performance dispute describes a matinee event with hats and headgear drawing protest. The piece notes audience decorum, attempted restrictions on attire, and management responses to disruptive dress as a broader theatre etiquette debate.
The article outlines Roquefort cheese production from mixing sheep and goat milk to coagulation, layering in molds, brining, and aging in damp caves. It notes curing times, salting, and the final maturation before shipment, with emphasis on cave conditions and process steps.
The Union Pacific quotes a creet dy reduced rate of 25.45 to Portland and Puget Sound areas, with additional cuts to Montana points, Salt Lake City, Utah, and nearby destinations. Levis, city ticket agent, and J. C. Fulton, depot agent, are the contacts for information.
Captain SD allied on General Stephen D. Lewos staff has received orders from headquarters with important announcements. The Tennessee department staff urges all members to attend the reunion in Charleston from April 10 to 13. A rate of 1 cent per mile, each way, is set over Riv roads to travel to Charleston for the reunion.
Washington dispatch reports Vice President Hobart is not progressing satisfactorily and is presently less well than usual due to a disagreeable cough. The note cites persistent illness hindering his duties and recovery prospects. In Galveston, a separate item notes a $50,000 payment by Collis P. Huntington toward a $200,000 ten-year fund to connect rail and steamship lines and develop wharves and traffic junctions.
The central district of Iowa faced a four mine operation day with 1,200 workers idle due to a miners' union strike. Operators refused to recognize the union or meet demands, then reportedly planned to consolidate and import Black miners from Missouri.
New York April 5 At a meeting of the board of directors of the A T & 8 F railroad the executive committee was authorized to arrange for the payment of interest semi annually on the adjustment bonds when requests are received from holders of 16 000 008 bonds It is said such request has already been received from holders of 39 000 000 BO For 1 25 Also mentions the Lucke Rolled Cigar Sim Drug Co Tacoma Wash 28 86 via Santa Fe Roll And a note about mend and sew on buttons free American Steam Laundry Tele ab
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