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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1898
Page
5
A Rochester reader recounts severe hand sores and blisters worsened by raw skin. After trying three physicians without relief, a neighbor recommended Cuticura remedies. Using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent reportedly cured the condition.
W H Newman, second vice president of the Great Northern, arrived in St Paul from New York. He will stay several weeks or until President Janes J. B. returns from Europe, then move to Cleveland to assume the presidency.
Mrs Prudence Brown died this morning at the residence of her daughter Mrs Af Armstrong 1009 Topeka Avenue She was 16 years old Survived by C J Brown and Mrs H Armstrong of Topeka Mrs C K Mellarg Walter Pred fad Ket Grown of the Rapids Funeral services at half past ten at the residence of Mex Armstrong after which the body will be taken to her Cor mat home Blue Rapids for burial
Washington April 13 Senator Walt Dall of Mississinpi, critically ill for days, is not expected to survive the day. His physicians said there was not one chance in a thousand for recovery.
New York reports the death in Dresden Germany of Captain Henry F Noble United States Army He was appointed to West Point in 1956 promoted through ranks including second lieutenant first lieutenant and captain for his gallant and meritorious service at Cedar Mountain He was wounded and later refined for disability ending his duty February 13.
Owners of large plants in the lower Ohio Valley report war scare disruptions. Secretary Culbertson notes buyers hold back orders as war talk delays registrations. Wheeling Steel and Bratt Co officials say trade damage exceeds wartime reality. Demand from the West and South slows. potteries in Wheeling and East Liverpool feel the impact, with manufacturing easing under nonessential goods.
In Lumpkin County Georgia on April 18 voters approved whisky sales for four years by a substantial majority. Prohibition supporters crowned the leading advocate with a crown of roses after a serenade and cheers. Archibishop Ireland returns from New York to St Paul and declines interviews about potential war significance.
Topeka society pages record Mr and Mrs C E Morrison hosting a 7 pm dinner with guests including Dr and Mrs Lowry, Mr and Mrs Mason, and numerous others. The Derthick Club and Derthick Music club held meetings with programs, while the Stedman and Sindraan clubs featured poetry and papers. A dancing party hosted by J H Wetherell closes the sequence, with invitations and upcoming weddings noted. several residents travel, visit, or plan events in April and May.
William Morris a cook was arrested by Officer Boutwell for riding a bicycle on sidewalks. Probate Judge Dolman issued 4 licenses to Austin Lone and Elizabeth Reardon, both of Topeka. Vera Knowles’s disorderly house raided. $25 and $10 forfeited. Knights of Pythias initiate class Wednesday evening with aid from Uni form Bank. Webb McNall questions National Pest Company right to do business in Kansas. Kittie Emmet, 18, sentenced to Beloit Industrial School for Girls. parents present. James B Abbott’s museum cabinet and relics noted. Topeka Tennis Club courts at Tenth and Pillmore resurfaced. Davis anti-headache medicine advertised.
Richmond Va April 19 A handsome memorial window unveiled at St Pauls Church near the Davis pews with Gen Dabney H Maury and Gen Fitzhugh Lee in attendance. Mrs Davis Miss Cassio Cisneros and Miss Ellen Lew accompany Gen Lee in crowds of onlookers as Cuban beauty Miss Cisneros draws attention along Grace and Franklin streets. Flere Cubans and prominent visitors gather for the event and impromptu receptions at the Jefferson house.
A Social Democracy committee sought to unite with the Socialistic Labor party at Koult's hall in Milwaukee on April 19. After resolutions were read denouncing the move, Paul Grottkau and Jacob Mayowski were attacked by the Socialistic Labor crowd, beaten, and chased from the hall.
The twentieth infantry and four troops of cavalry began moving from Fort Leavenworth on April 19. The force, bound for Mobile and Tampa, traveled via the Missouri Pacific to St. Louis then south over the Illinois Central. The departure drew large crowds as shops closed and schools dismissed.
In St Vincent Cape Verde Island on April 1 the Spanish cruisers Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo, last reported at Porto Rico, arrived at noon today to reinforce the Spanish fleet in these waters.
The Spanish liner Panama will depart New York for Havana and Mexican ports with about 150 Spanish residents and 10 000 barrels of provisions for the Spanish army in Cuba. Passports have been issued to about 30 travelers and many Spaniards will remain behind. some may be sent to Porto Rico if needed. Some passengers doubt the armistice, others report shells fired near Havana and that Spanish authorities will uphold the blockade. A second ship, Seneca, will carry air and Mexican port cargo, including supplies for the army, while the steamer Alodene awaits Nassau bound for Cuba with beef jerky from Montevideo.
California naval battalion on the coast lists 41 commissioned officers and 490 petty officers and enlisted men. Vessels assigned are the Marion and the Pinta. The Marion is a third rate cruiser of 1900 tons with five rapid fire guns and a 60 pound breech loading rifle. The Pinta, at San Francisco, is a steam schooner built in 1865, 187 feet long, 26 feet broad, displacement 580 tons. Regiment of 1000 volunteers and Wall Street brokers plan equip for possible hostilities with Spain. Washington FE Connor says pledges cover $100,000 for uniform and equipment. no officers chosen yet, a colonel may come from a noted military man. project originated with Connor or Theodore W Meyers and met enthusiastic support on the stock exchange. Many banks have National Guard members on payrolls and will retain them in case of enlistment.
In St Louis the Third Cavalry could not depart for Chinkamunga last night due to Louisville and Nashville railroad cars shortage. Sufficient cars secured today, enabling plans to move before night. Missouri Pacific Iron Mountain Four to move tonight. Twenty-sec ond Infantry under Col. Wickett arrives from Fort Crook en route south. First and Second Cavalry and eight companies of the Twentieth pass through St Louis from the west to new posts.
Rome correspondent for the Daily Chronicle reports France and Italy with the Vatican pressing Spain to abandon Cuba. Spain privately leans toward surrender at war's outbreak, hoping public opinion justifies yielding, while Vatican and several embassies still expect no war.
London dispatch says an April 19 telegram from Gibraltar reports riots resumed in Malaga on Monday. The American consul's Black servant was killed and others were injured in the disturbance.
Report from Denver notes Bishop Matz of Colorado is the favored choice to fill the archbishopric of New Mexico, recently vacated by Arch bishop Chayelie’s transfer to New Orleans. A Tuscon selection panel named three candidates from which Rome will choose. Matz is deemed the likely pick. The notice also lists train schedules and a laundry offer from Peerless Steam Laundry.
The district court dismissed vagrancy appeals due to a faulty printed form that failed to charge vagrancy as an offense. City Attorney Bird dismissed the last case against John Walker after police court conviction. Police plan to re-arrest Walker on a proper complaint.
Real estate agent d EF Magill petitions habeas corpus to recover his 2 year old daughter Anita held by grandmother Rachael Joyce. Judge Hazen set to hear next Thursday amid an ongoing dispute over custody after the child's mother died and left custody with the grandmother. Joyce argues the father cannot properly care for the child.
San Francisco April 193 The naval militia of the National Guard of California prepares for active service aboard the Marion on the coast. A thousand pounds of tiger ridges have been taken aboard and stored in the magazine.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to Topeka residents for Uberal patronage of 1500 during three months. Offers 10 cents a dozen photos through April 20 with no pictures after that date. NOVELTY PHOTO CO on West Sixth Street promotes services. Capital Council No.1 K. & L. announces urgent business at tonight's meeting. Dr. McLaughlin returns from New York postgrad work and opens office at 505 Kansas Avenue. Livery service Ring 22 available.
Col Fred Funston sails to Washington to offer his services to the government for the Cuba invasion. He cites Cuban and Spanish troop strengths, notes Spanish discipline and age, and argues a Yankee force of sixty to seventy five thousand can drive Spain from Cuba while recommending sidelining Cuban insurgents.
Frank Raynor was found guilty in district court for operating a joint at 490 West Curtis Street. The jury returned its verdict quickly after Judge Hazen pressed a witness over admitting what he sold. The man, ex policeman John Ewing, testified the so called cold tea was whiskey. Raynor faces a $100 fine and 30 days in jail plus costs. case will be appealed.
Burglaries reported at the homes of F J Ely at his residence and F J Kay at 71 Madison Street. A house on Madison was entered Monday evening while residents were away, allegedly via a skeleton key. Loot was limited to cash. silverware and other items were untouched. A passerby noted the entry and an errand boy reported seeing a likely intruder.
Mrs. Mattie C. Welch files suit against Manhattan Alma Burlingame and Santa Fe railroads for 315000 damages claiming an 1896 May 9 incident on the Manhattan plug left her with a broken leg and ongoing injuries in Pauline, Kansas.
A fire at the Target Factory in South Leavenworth caused a total loss, starting around ten minutes to two this morning. The sugar factory site on the Ryan estate was the previous location, and firefighters faced a long run to reach the scene. Loss estimated in the thousands of dollars.
The Kansas Omaha mission opened with its first fund contribution from Sumner County totaling 473 dollars. The Sumner County commission accepted Architect J. F. Stanton’s Kansas headquarters plan and bids will be advertised. A county canvass for funds continues as exhibits are being arranged. Frost may form tonight with frost risk on roofs. a warmer forecast for Wednesday. The notice lists railroad and Union Pacific train options from Kansas City to Topeka.
Secretary Coburn issues a farm and dairy report from the seventh annual meeting stressing diversified yet careful farming. The text urges adaptation to climate and markets, warning those who deny agriculture's profitability and urging perseverance for steady rewards across Kansas counties.
A garbled update lists social visits and personal notices from North side towns including Mrs. Walter Walkley in Wamego, Ben Dennis of Rossville, Miss Virginia Hunt returning to St Marys, and J. W. Naylor of St Joseph. It mentions births, visits, and hometown greetings, plus council and temperance activities and a fertilizer of civic notices.
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