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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1898
Page
8
A bold campaign plans to issue thousands of copies soon, promising the face of Enmonia's favorite son will become familiar in every Kansas hamlet, signaling a widespread distribution effort across the state.
San Francisco report shows Pacific coast commerce with Russian ports rising as vessels depart for Viadivostock. The bark Edward May and barkentine Addena carry cargoes valued around 70 thousand dollars, including 71 900 in four units and 5 000 in leather, plus 1 150 tons of salt aboard the Edward May. The Weesels head for the Transsiberian terminus and more ships will join for the Amoor river, with most goods owed by Russians along the railway line to Viadivostock.
The Yale Harvard Cornell varsity boat race at New London Conn will be held Saturday June 2 with the Freshmen race Friday June 24. The schedule changes come four weeks earlier than in past years and place events at week’s end.
The remedy is non irritating and easy to apply reaching inflamed surfaces. Bly's Dream Balm combines fast action with safe, curative powers and is highly regarded by physicians and druggists for alleviating catarrh symptoms swiftly, offering almost instant relief in acute cases.
Oshkosh Wis April 14 the much talked of Raddetz submarine boat is to be shipped from Oshkosh to Milwaukee the home of its present owners tomorrow Mr Raddetz is in the city arranging for the shipment the craft is ponderous and heavy requiring large derricks two first cars and wires the boat is 6 feet long and weighs 38 tons at Milwaukee it will be tested to determine its capability as a submarine war vessel.
Madrid reports heightened war fever as Washington dispatches spark excitement. A decree to organize a national surveillance to boost Spanish defense is expected in The Chief Gazettes issue. In Nevada, police units mobilize with infantry companies formed at Rio, and Governor Sadler donates twelve horses for a private cavalry troop.
Information from Capt O Neill head of the bureau of ordnance indicates 133 guns including one two and six pounders bought in England have been shipped. This move aims to prevent any chance of neutrality law violations by the British government should war break out.
The Daily Mail reports English submarine expert Joseph P. Gibbins says the Maine explosion was deliberate and could be traced to one or two men. He ridicules Spanish denials and cites possible evidence to prove United States vessels were willfully destroyed. Also noted are train schedules and a local return engagement by Clay Clement this month.
City Attorney Bird presided as Jailer Jones led William Montgomery to the front of Judge Atchison’s desk. The boy admitted making noise with a pipe used as a gallery railing to disturb the Grand Opera House crowd. Crawford’s house policeman testified to shouting. Montgomery paid a three dollar fine and was warned not to repeat the act.
Dr. L. D. McKinley, who left city for Osawatomie state insane asylum, will return to Topeka to take a staff physician post there. He will exchange places with Dr. Wellman, who now serves at the Topeka asylum. McKinley cites Topeka as his preferred home for the move.
Superintendent Carr of Leavenworth Coal and attorney Atwood met with Governor Swedy and State Mine Inspector McGrath to discuss a suit over coal mined on state land in Leavenworth. Surveys by McGrath and engineer Asa Bunn suggested the state was owed for coal mined, with a compromise likely to be offered to recover a full amount.
Lansing April 14 both houses passed Phil Hips bill increasing express company taxes from 1 to 5 percent on gross Michigan earnings. Henry B. Pierce, longtime Massachusetts secretary, died at his Abington home. Also an advertising notice promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and a Great South American Kidney Cure with druggists listed in Kansas avenues.
A persuasive sketch argues against sticking to outdated methods and endorses Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pellets as superior cures for stomach, liver disorders, bronchitis, and blood purification. It touts science aiding natural excretion and circulation and claims wide success.
A dense ad lists constant low prices on groceries and goods with sugar offers and extensive meat, coffee, canned foods, soaps, lard, barn items, and household staples. It markets cut prices to lure buyers, urging purchase before price cuts end and highlighting California granulated sugar and wide product ranges.
A New York City amateur vaudeville show sparked patriotic furor when hostess Mrs. Everett Culver wore a gown bearing To hell with Spain. Patrons cheered as banners and the Star Spangled Banner ran through the program though the uproar ended with Sousa’s band playing and audience calls for war.
In Cambridge Massachusetts Lieutenant Wirt Robinson drilled 800 Harvard students in military tactics. Notable participants included William K Vanderbilt Jr and William Burden. Frank Alger, son of General Alger, eyed organizing a regiment if needed. The event showed broad student support for the patriotic effort. Coal costs and distribution details follow in Cumberland and San Francisco shipments. Tennessee’s Johnny Law case ends by marriage to avoid trial. Beggs Anti headache ad claims quick relief. Chamberlain rheumatism cure praised by local merchants and residents. For sais by druggists.
New York hosts the first annual Bull Dog Club of America show at Logerot Gardens on West Eighteenth Street. Doors open at 10 o clock for a display of some of the country’s finest bulldogs. The club, formed in Boston in 1864, counts 38 active members and notable financiers among its ranks. The value of the dogs to be shown likely exceeds 25000 dollars.
New York audiences reacted with strong patriotism as Sousa conducted Dixie in lively theater scenes. The April 14 report notes crowds nearly went wild with enthusiasm during performances across New York venues.
A B Hulst of Topeka forms a second organization under Kansas law, the International Trade Association and Bank, capital stock 21000, to purchase and improve real estate and act as agents. Headquarters planned at Kansas City, Kansas. Directors: A B Hulst, John D Miles, B B Miles, Edmund Ataner, F Todd.
Editor readers with lung or pulmonary ailments are invited to request four free sample treatments of Amick Chemical Cure for consumption. The letter cites testimonials from Geo A Martley of New Orleans and Mrs C J Gardner of York Nebraska claiming cure and gratitude, urging others with lung problems to apply and mention the paper. Communications go to Amick Chemical Co Cincinnati Ohio.
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