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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1898
Page
5
A damaged 19th century advertorial touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a universal remedy for piles and rectal diseases. It claims internal and external success, painless use, and permanent cure even when operations failed, urging readers to request full particulars from The Pyramid Co of Marshall, Mississippi.
Multiple church notices across Tupics detail a packed Sunday schedule. Preaching by pastors J Ramen D T Mery and others covers morning services, memorials, and evening sermons on themes from heavenly treasures to the soul’s past, with lay sessions, baptisms, and class meetings.
The American ice steamer Paris arrived in New York from Southhampton after a seven day voyage. Captain Watkins faced possible enemy activity but steered away from the usual course. The ship carried sixteen cases of munitions of war and miscellaneous goods, with a crew of 23 and two mail clerks and included stowaways among its passengers.
Major A C Lindsey urges independent military companies in Atchison city and surrounding areas to stay organized with a likely chance of enlisting. He was named sixth recruiting officer by Governor Leedy and sent to Atchison yesterday. Only about 40 men enlisted in Atchison County, while Doniphan county shows little interest. The recruiting station opens for reserves from Doniphan today, with few Doniphan county men expected to come east. Lindsey believes full company strength will be recruited at each station and then filled after arrival, with Topeka likely offering the best opportunity for volunteers.
A letter to President McKinley from Willem Leman, head of the Irish National Alliance, proposes forming an Irish Brigade to aid the United States in the war with Spain. The unit would tie to the Irish Alliance and Ancient Order of Hibernians, with rings such as the Inn-na-Gael Guards of Chicago and Branch Knights of San Francisco among expected regiments.
Curtis Gtsen-0 7 tere Gay aired Governor Lewis's conduct amid a vigorous exchange with the house over Kan kaa states rights and the national guard. Leedy urged swift deployment of volunteers to enforce national policy while criticizing Kan sas governor for disbanding a regiment. He claimed Kan sas Republicans largely support his view and called for immediate front line action as the country faces a crisis.
Edward Vanderburr faced Police Judge Atchiven on an assault charge after a quarrel over 50 cents. Vanderburr admitted striking John Sewell who said he was kicked in the stomach during the dispute near North Topeka. Vanderburr faced a 34 fine. Sewell claimed he offered, then received only 1 dollar for unloading a car of brick and sought the 50 cents, with payment later disputed.
A 16 year old girl and her 17 year old sister fled their Osage City home after their mother’s death. They traveled to Topeka where the older sister hoped to work as a waitress to support them. The younger sister is in a delicate condition and a Topeka matron alerted the Osage County sheriff, with plans to return them home.
After today fourteen conventions, 64 delegates to the state convention are chosen and 78 counties finish their work. The state convention will hold 512 delegates, with 271 more to be elected by 27 counties. Shawnee lists 37 delegates. Today’s counties and delegates include Stanton 22, Sedgwick 22, Pawnee 4, Seward 3, Kiowa 2, Barton 4, Finney 4, Woodson 7, Pratt 4, Coffey 4, Lyon 16, Smith 2, Kearney 2. Sedgwick and Lyon are home to candidates for governor. Vandelia Varnum lectures at Washburn on Your Kin Sir, Britain and the U S. August Hyllested, Danish pianist, at Library Hall tonight.
Topeka society pages report a Thursday reception at Mrs J W Ripley’s West Sixth Street home honoring Mrs Will Ripley of Denver. Details cover outfits, decorations, the Lohengrin chorus, and a notable display by Miss Lillian Ripley. Also noted is the expedited marriage of Miss Marte Whaley to Mr W S McClintock at Mrs Lee Jones’s Topeka avenue home with a pink white and red parlor decor and a Lohengrin setting.
Kansas Republicans maneuvered federal officials to appoint John B Cunningham of Nebraska as national bank examiner for Kansas and then back Charles 5 Jobes of Attica to the same post. The Washington action drew Kansas indignation as a perceived slight to local bankers. Jobes, little banking experience, is tied to A C Jobes of Wichita, a noted Kansas financier.
August Hyllested lauds the Kimball as superior in tone and action after European tours. He states the Kimball piano offers flawless action, light touch, and premier tone, declaring it best among modern instruments for tone quality and capacity. Branch House manager T P Culley promotes the instrument.
London April 40 The Berlin correspondent of the Standard reports the Austrian government is not inclined to sign a special declaration of neutrality in the war between Spain and the United States. Ring 222 when you want Livery.
A man chronicles his health decline after a spoiled Postum package corrupted his coffee habit. He notes convalescence and eventual return to Postum, finding it better made and a charming beverage within a week, restoring his well being and satisfaction.
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