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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1899
Page
8
The notice touts Allcock's Rolls Plaster as the best, with a 40 year record of cures and popularity. It claims the plaster cures by absorption, does not irritate the skin, and remains superior to imitations.
Paris reports detail testimonies about the Dreyfus affair. Italian and German attaches discussed the bordereau and alleged forgery links to Schwartzkopen and Esterhazy. Ministers voiced certainty the government did not know of Lieut Henry’s forgery while the case prompted broader cultural remarks on motherhood and public discourse.
At a New York City Mothers club gathering April 13 the debate over an expurgated Mother Goose edition heated, with critics calling the nursery classic pernicious while a speaker urged preserving imagination and old verses. Other children’s literature drew praise amid the discussion.
The North German Lloyd steamer Lahn, arriving from Bremen and Southampton, is held in quarantine due to several smallpox cases aboard. The vessel will be thoroughly disinfected and cleansed before being allowed to proceed to its port.
The Scientific American notes a lodge of women Freemasons in France, tied to a reaction against church prohibitions. Initiated by Maria Deraismes and later Henry Martin, the Paris group Le Droit Humain now numbers about 300 with lodges in Lyons Rouen and Zurich. Meetings imitate male rites and reveal no secret knowledge.
The list shows transfers including Wm S Shirk to T P Shirk for two lots on Taylor street Maple Grove addition. E M Hale to Fred Hale for part of Harrison street Curtis addition. Thos L Cummings to W A Bherie for lots on Lane street Emma Davis to CC Harrison for half of southeast quarter. Emma W Davis guardian to CC Harrison for west half of southeast quarter. Wary C Strause Jr Thomas for property on Van Buren Street Park's 103 lut 1 block C.
Alton Indiana April 12 Michael Teel living 18 miles from town is described as the clin plan sleeper, sleeping four to five days over years and now ten to sixteen days at a stretch. Neighbors observe repeated long slumbers, with brief awakenings for nourishment, while doctors seek the cause. A younger Irish-born brother moved in last October to care for him.
Berlin reports the German government urged unanimity in the Samoan commission findings to hurry its arrival. Great Britain and the United States have agreed to unanimity, allowing Baron Speck von Sternberg’s mission to proceed soon. German papers comment on arrest legality and call for swift action and naval expansion.
Chicago April 13 The Eighth Presbyterian church at Roby Short and Washington boulevard was completely destroyed by fire. A Sunday school teachers meeting was in progress when the blaze started. All escaped unharmed though time was short as the building burned rapidly. The church cost about 40000 and was among the widest in Chicago.
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin April 13 a railroad accident last night left Robert Frenzel of Oakfield and Mrs A Ket User his mother in law dead. Frenzel was instantly killed and Mrs Frenzel seriously injured as their closed carriage failed to see the approaching Wisconsin Central train.
An old health ad describes malnourished children gaining strength from a fat rich diet. It credits Scott's Emulsion with cod liver oil digested and hypophosphites to enrich breast milk, improving blood, nerves, flesh, and bones in infants. BOOTT & BOWNE, New York, sell the product for $2.00.
Pap Eyler the Kansas pitcher now with Grand Rapids pitched well in a frat game against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday afternoon. He made one put out and no errors and manager Yorreyson of Grand Rapids is pleased with Eyler. Otto Kruger, now at third for Kansas City, will be sent to Yorreyson's camp. Kruger agreed to terms and appeared bound for Grand Rapids or nothing.
James Jeffries, undefeated heavyweight champion, appears in Chicago at the Great Northern theater. He speaks little of the future bout with Bob Fitzsimmons but shows confidence, noting his tireless work ethic, rapid recovery, and strong physique. Delancey and others praise his form and prospects for the title fight.
The State Department releases a message from President Loubet of France to President McKinley thanking him for US Spain peace treaty ratifications. Loubet expresses desire to strengthen the bonds of traditional friendship between France and the United States, dated Paris October 2.
Niles Michigan April 13. Union township Missaukee county authorities have passed an extraordinary ordinance prohibiting bicycles from riding on any roads in the township. Wheelsmen suspect auto truck trust influence behind the move as motor carriages appear on the horizon.
Belleville IL April 12 a 2 year old boy Michael Wright wandered onto Illinois Central tracks as an express approached. A neighboring girl Mies Ata Thoedes grabbed the child by the dress, leaped from the wagon and narrowly escaped injury as her dress tore.
A teacher at the first Intermediate school reports Ralph Bauer of the American Hook Company claimed a school principal would receive 708 dollars. Superintendent Morgan probes the charge per school board guidance. Teacher Dobbs of Heading backs an affidavit stating Bauer acted within the teachers and salaries committee.
Cleveland officials threaten to build an in city school furniture plant if a furniture combine forms. Director Fy Sargent says municipal ownership could save taxpayers money. The note appears in the April 123 issue with related items on April 12.
About one hundred railroad officials from major carriers met at the Hotel Cadillac in Detroit to discuss the revision of the standard code of train rules. The gathering, organized by the American Railway Association, aims for broad adoption of the updated rules with New York set for the next semi annual convention in October. Officers named include L. F. Loree as president, W. H. Baseburn Jr as first vice president, and J. T. Hannaman as second vice president.
A prairie fire roared through Rock County Nebraska on April 15 destroying homes and stock from Basset to Newport. Strong winds fanned the flames and hindered control efforts with ranches of James Miller Ellis Mason Peter Olson and others reported obliterated. Families barely escaped with likely fatalities in isolated districts as crews prepared to scout again if wind drops.
Rome Cor. of the London Lancet notes the Misericordia, Tuscan brotherhood founded in 1244, as seen in Florence Pisa and Lucca. It details their selfless rolling method on the “bara” and the measured street march, with Queen Victoria allied to its origins and a grand Florentine funeral procession led by the Ares-Confraternita, guards, and priests.
General John B. Gordon recounts delivering a lecture ten days after a sleigh accident near Sangay and Nebraska. A wound dislocated his left arm but surgeon aid allowed him to reach the audience at Confederacy Inn. he kept the engagement amid a snowbound journey and a triumphant reception.
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