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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1899
Page
10
Kalamazoo chemist writes a letter outlining formaldehyde for preserving meat and argues its use. The missive mentions a recommendation to seal with a representative of a shop and notes discussions about preservation methods and safety concerns. The correspondence cites Washington as a contact and seeks informed guidance.
An elderly account depicts a Kansas boy pleading for life amid Civil War pathos. The fragmentary reminiscence references American soldiers, women, and battlefield tensions, with scattered dialogue about courage, danger, and the fate of a young speaker.
Aims to expand Christian homes in Cuba for destitute children and grow support networks. Calls for sympathy and expansion of missionary work, with emphasis on practical care and education through organized relief efforts.
Citizens urge a larger police force after Potwin Place annexation. The current staff includes the chief, two sergeants, two jailers, a matron and 46 patrols. Locals propose adding one or two officers to extend daytime and nighttime coverage across Norris Street to Ninth Street and beyond, covering residence districts more effectively.
In San Francisco an incident at a lake involved a girl named Katherine Williams who dived in to save her friend’s child Clara as a party watches. Despite efforts, water rescue dogs and bystanders could not revive the child, who drowned.
New York reports indicate surplus coffee production with prices expected to dip below last winter's levels. Analysts note consumption rises in certain markets while wholesale rates hover near averages. Stakeholders press for lower prices to clear oversupply, as producers grapple with overproduction and inventory pressures.
New York April 12 The directors of Maurice Gra Opera company declare a dividend at 2 percent on the capital stock after open, with details of receipts and expenditures. The report notes current season gains and shows distribution to shareholders. Also mentions a grand opening and Seattle route via Santa Fe.
From Manila a dispatch to the Herald reports Maj Gen Lawton's expedition moving along a Laguna de Hay district road where North Dakota troops faced cross fire from insurgents. Five North Dakota soldiers were killed and two wounded with heavy trench defenses and steep hills. The launches captured Tuesday are valued at 360,00. The expedition lacks enough men to garrison the towns.
Mrs. George Bauder of Quincy says a dream led her to locate her deserted husband in Chicago. After traveling from St. Louis and posing as a fortune teller for his mother in law she traced him to a bicycle factory near an immense building. Bauder was found at the factory and later confessed. He will face a hearing this afternoon.
Kansas Marysville based Farmers Mutual Fire and Tornado Insurance Co has $100,008 in applications and policies qualifying for business. Superintendent Church appoints W C Austin of Cottonwood Falls to conduct the state exam in Marysville Monday amid a joked controversy at the state house.
The court of visitation will hold an examination on the first Monday in May to elect a stenographer and marshal. Applicants must meet the same qualifications as court stenographers in other districts. Balk rule changes are noted affecting baseball and base running rules. A receiver was appointed for Evansville Railway. Property sales and local notices appear amid miscellaneous items.
Washington report quotes ex mayor Hewitt of New York offering cautious views on industrial regulation. He argues against legislative interference with capital and labor, notes corporations’ growth and potential centralization, and predicts workers may eventually own shares and control property. He warns of population pressures and cites France’s approach to balance comfort and numbers.
Mr. Keon supervises the Arkansas and Smoky Hill river project forming a natural basin near Great Bend. Accompanied by W J Halleck of Detroit the men estimate a half million dollar outlay. The basin will cover ten by seven miles and become the nation’s largest irrigation reservoir, boosting local production to rival Colorado’s Arkansas Valley.
Arrangements completed for consolidation of hoop iron and iron interests across the country. Capital stock set at 3 million dollars with 314.1 million preferred and 19 million common. Including J Painter Hons Co, Ibella Furnace Co, Wi Sons Co, Lindsay Meeu Pittsburg, Caion Works, Steal Co Yaunenurwen O, Aton Essen Steel Motieksen, P L Kimberly Sharon, Pottaxe Tron Dunckinville, and Pomeroy Iron and Steel. Manufacturers to present papers Monday in New York. general offices to be in Pittsburg.
In Toledo on April 14 John S Field president of the Knickerbocker Company of Chicago and Charles Wagner deemed the ice king of Ohio with Saminsky are credited as promoters of a mammoth ice trust to control the industry. They claim to have opened plants in Toledo Chicago New York Columbus Cleveland Pittsburg Buffalo Indiana Sandusky Detroit and other cities.
In federal court last evening a jury found Goodshot, a Pintridge Indian, guilty of murdering his wife near the agency in January. Jealousy was cited as the motive and the victim was beaten with a club. The jury recommended against the death penalty.
Washington April 14 Rear Admiral W S Schley, once on waiting orders, is assigned to duty as a member of the naval examining board in this city.
A lively carnival of humor and dance features a range of performers including sing ers, comedians, and a dance duo. Notable acts include Montague and Weert, Burt Jordan, and Montroe Hite with a Bow Show Foolish act. Prices listed for gallery seating and stalls.
William Deford of Ottawa told Gov. Henry Allen in Topeka that two colored individuals, Charles Brown and Lulu Cash, jailed for highway robbery, deserved pardons. Deford claimed Chaney, an ex-convict and rival, influenced the prosecution. The governor declined to grant clemency, despite Deford’s petition and Allen’s alleged persuasion aimed at colored voters.
Chicago G A R encampment to be held in Philadelphia on September 4-7 provides a one fare round trip from Chicago and Central Passenger Association territory with same rate on all lines. Tickets on sale September 1-4, return by September 12, extended to September 10 with a 50 cent fee. Stopovers allowed. heavy travel expected.
A humorous anecdote from Edison era recounts a dawn hunger flee from work at Broadway labs. Edison and Johnson, short of funds, walked through Central Park to sharpen appetites before breakfast at Pat’s on Park Row. Edison quips about quitting invention to hire out as Chinese gods to avoid hunger.
A Pittsburg Post excerpt notes Kishcugulllus Valley runs from Reedville to Beeville about five miles with two lines and four cars. Locomotive scarce, J P Getter of Belleville as general manager, Clara Getter treasurer, and a master mechanic as engineer. Trains often used by fishing parties, traffic from a canning plant, lines operated by section hands. Also mentions Texas House approval of Galveston wharf piles to P Huntington after a vote of 68 to 35.
Classified ad jumble lists a buggy road wagon Reed Reeey and other wheeled items, a milk cow, two bedroom suites, china dishes, a saddle, a Jersey heifer, and wholesale carpets. Also notes watch cleaning and jewelry services, a fresco painter and a doctor.
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