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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1899
Page
6
A letter from Mus. Coen of Buronius New York cites relief after taking Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female weakness. She says head pains dizziness and stomach upset eased and that she now feels like a new woman. Over eighty thousand such letters were received in 1897.
Reports and private advices indicate the winter wheat crop will be among the smallest in years despite increased active trading. Estimates place yield between 250,000,000 and 400,000,000 bushels with Indiana and Minnesota showing poor prospects and widespread concern across Missouri, Kansas, and Illinois markets.
April 18 El Continent America, Cuban organ in Mexico, defends the United States entry into the Philippine conflict. It argues motives are humane not conquest, denounces Burian press, predicts prosperity for Filipinos after American victory and land reform, and notes Cuban papers broadly favor Spain yet support Cuban independence.
A St Petersbourg dispatch via Special Wishten from St Peterburg says that with the completed Transsiberian railroad a traveler could girdle the globe in 33 days. It lists segments from St Petersburg to Windivostok to San Francisco and on to New York and Bremen with respective travel times. The plan envisions rapid connections from Asia to Europe and America, finishing in Bremen in seven days from New York.
Round trip fare listed for Pueblo via Santa Fe Route with departures on May 16 and 17. Return limit stated as June 1, no fare changes. Mentions Harvey dining rooms agent J. L. Thing in Topeka and Hutchinson reunion notices, plus 224.65 for round trip to Hutchinson and Rock Island Route brief lines.
Foote of this city organizes a campaign for a Populist governor with Rev H B Fleharty seeking the lieutenant governor nomination. Fleharty supports the ticket as the Asylum Location Committee plans a town tour to gauge support for the institution. The article notes past roles of Pieturty and Flenarcy in state and local government and their connections.
A legislative committee plans to travel from Topeka this Sunday to locate a new asylum. The panel will meet in Topeka Friday then visit Newton Lyons Neodesha Columbus Parsons and other towns to secure the institution. Secretary J Anderson of Topeka has received commendations amid reports rivals have withdrawn.
Former Secretary of State W. R. Bush retires from office and stays in Topeka to start a new venture with AndreCoRd-band Tarishire Tsiness. He will serve as secretary of state in the business setup while continuing local newspaper ties and civic involvement.
J M Peterson, once pagimaster general of the Kansas National Guard, faces charges as he seeks to persuade Governor Stanley that his removal was improper. He cites documents claiming Republican loyalty while others allege Populist ties and Silverite activity. Republicans in Topeka tout his removal amid disputes over war volunteer plans.
Citizens led by Isaac Wright and William Botinere push a plan to place the new insane asylum within two miles of Columbus. They pledge one acre of land, coal from local veins, and town water supply to attract the institution, arguing annual fuel and transport savings exceed building costs. Columbus will match or beat rival towns with these inducements.
Corfeyville asks for an assistant attorney general as the state tightens grip on prohibition era issues. Attorney General Godard's difficulties impede action while Coffeyville resists outside interference, and saloons face closures amid evolving governance.
The wageinne of a 19th century city council fight over a lawyer prohibition failed to remove Guthrie, a city clerk and belts division attorney, who remained on the council after transferring the brides attorneyship to his father amid a controversial snubbery dispute.
Reported Saturday evening 201 suits claim damages totaling 50 100. Additional 100 suits filed yesterday in the same court allege various actions. Names such as Joseph Jurdas and Americas Fink company appear among plaintiffs while business leaders are described as telegraphing rivals.
The state board of charities will not hasten the departure of Dr HM. Wiher as superintendent of the Lintwoile region. He was to go April 1 but objections led the board to permit him to serve his full term until July 4. Public opinion shows support for Pucher despite politics.
A legislative committee opens its inquiry into charges against Regents M Limbecker and Mottman at Mannation. Notable witnesses summoned from the state include board member Mrs Eugenia St John, ex-board member Dr Butler, professors Wilard Fallyer Graham, Reverend Wilton Lev, Miss Stoner and President The BE Will.
Fragmented OCR text mentions National League teams and cities including Baltimore Cincinnati and Seattle. Many garbled phrases reference players, scores, and dates but no coherent event or outcome is discernible.
Dr Albert White of Yale history and fealty is entering the directorship in medieval and English constitutional history at the University of Minnesota. He will accept the position in Minnesota.
The North Atlantic Squadron gathered in Santa Lucia harbor today as Trem Port Gald sailed for Suet, with all ships reported in readiness.
Wholesale agents press a bluff on Chief Ramsey amid a North Kansas City crackdown. Croft and other joint operators close outlets on Kansas Avenue as police scrutinize licenses, with mobs of patrons and many bars shuttered or restricted. Police list multiple venues closed or under tight examination, signaling a precarity in the underworld economy.
Nat Cave opposite Tyman's rear of a restaurant reports billiard hall at Fourth and Jefferson streets Shorf's place at the Holliday House Charles Jockbeck at 516 and 518 Kansas Avenue Kieuer's on Kansas Avenue between Fifth and Sixth.
A Washington dispatch reports Gen Otis plans to curb illicit vino sales to American troops in Manila. Gen Hughes recommends closing shops selling low grade alcohol and revoking permits, with local commanders urged to prohibit near military areas and arrest nonconforming soldiers to prevent further demoralization.
A months long scandal at Topeka insane asylum surfaced last night after lights out on the women's wards exposed visitors. Superintendent Biddle and Charity Board President Grant Hornaday interrupted a midnight revel and ordered two staffers discharged after discovery of clandestine parties and unauthorized master keys. Revels reportedly continued earlier, with food carried in and officials managing access.
Guthrie Oklahoma April 18 government report shows three deaths from smallpox among the Sac and Fox Indians who refuse to allow their possessions to be burned, hindering disease stamping out. Mayfield Kentucky April 18 Bob Bierk, colored, hanged for criminally assaulting Tensile Batley in 1898. long speech from the gallows.
Mr. H. P. Knight of Denver is now in charge of the Copeland hotel as manager after taking charge yesterday afternoon. Knight, married, comes from many years at the Windsor hotel in Denver. HM. Shaw, former hotel head, has returned home to Lawrence with Mrs. Shaw.
The report details strong wheat activity led by the state and national crop outlook, with May futures pressured by new crop expectations and mixed demand. Corn and provisions show volatility from buyer demand and regional shipments, while hogs and beef receipts trend uncertain amid fluctuating prices.
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