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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1900
Page
8
The former lawmaker proposes a coded catechism to inject into speeches this year as he runs for the U S Senate. He rails against banks, calls for protection of domestic interests, and invokes figures from history to frame his antiestablishment messages.
An elderly man extols daily use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets to maintain digestion and health. The ad promotes the tablets as natural digestives, claims broad availability from Maine to California, and asserts strong age-related benefits with modest costs.
Paris April 20 corn kitchen begins American maize propaganda tied to the United States exhibit. Colonel Carr and Mr. Snow have secured promises from leading Paris restaurants to feature corn foods prepared in American style. A French chef from Bremen will teach real American methods. the scheme aims to introduce corn on a large scale and reflects enterprising planning despite some doubt about France accepting the product.
Potwin schools held their spring field day with Arthur Gray directing contests. Winners include Larimer over Morgan in the one third mile, Jennites and Starr in the fifty yard relay, Kitcher in the bee race, Bunn in the 100 yard, Ripley in junior 100 yards, Lavimer in the 100 yard race, Barbara Ines in the 100 yard race, Chesteley in the wheelbarrow, and Margaret Hulse in rope skipping. Miss Lurile Godard led the football victory for the Ka captained by Miss Lute Sige. Sovre’s Calkina team won the baseball game 28 to ?.
New York April 30 Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt second living son of the late Cornelius Vanderbilt and Miss Elsie French daughter of Mrs Francis Ormond French were announced engaged today. The couple are in London and plan a September wedding at Newport followed by a small Harbor View reception. Vanderbilt will sail to the United States for the ceremony and then return to Newport for the event.
New Decatur April 30 A personal friend of Gen Joseph Wiester notes that Erneta will be a candidate to succeed himself in Congress. Wheeler, seeking re election, resigned to let the people decide amid rumors he feared defeat by colleagues in the House.
A sensational Chicago death notes a young woman known as Miss L Gray who killed herself in her Palmer House room after leaving a torn note claiming she wrecked many lives. The letter addressed to A N Ohler of Moline hints at an attempt to shield relatives and to avoid embarrassment by sending her belongings to him. Police found travel cards and a single unset diamond, with the motive described as despair over past acts not detailed. The case ties to mentions of a Windsor hotel stay and prior travels in California New Mexico and Arizona.
New York April 10 Navy department directs the Holland be taken to the Newport torpedo station for exhaustive trials to determine defects and advantages of the craft Rear Admiral O Neil chief of ordnance sponsors the test and inspection plan detailed instructions to Commander Magoh the Holland will be tested under service conditions after volunteers become familiar with the craft The Holland will be moved from Washington navy yard to Newport via canals.
Savers All connection with Tattersall Athletic Club ends as George Siler withdraws after a veteran official says the action will end all future arguments and controversy. The resignation, sent to M Houseman, takes effect immediately then Malathy Hogan is advanced to Siler’s vacated post under the supervision of Wardell, Hurst, and the national issue umpire.
A Washington dispatch reports that if Minister Strawn does not return to Turkey the name of former minister Lew Wallace may be considered as his successor. General Wallace, now in Washington, previously represented the United States in Turkey and maintained friendly relations with the Sublime Porte.
A World dispatch from Washington reports the American Chamber of Commerce at Manila plans to present a memorial to Congress protesting heavy military regime taxes under American rule. It cites high licenses, rising costs of living, flour taxes, and harbor charges as crushing to trade and making imported goods unaffordable for many in the Philippines.
John W Gates and John Lambert, leaders of American Steel and Wire, arrived in New York from Chicago and stayed at the Waldorf Astoria. They said they would respond to any process or papers, denied any resignations, and stated no papers had been served yet. Counsel Max Pam would accept service, and they warned against unqualified false statements about the company.
Reports claim Noles Walsh and Rowan, three men linked to Dublin, are connected to the Welland canal explosion near Thorold Ontario on April 21. Nolan allegedly faced prior charges in the Exchange Court blast. The trio and John Mema were tracked to Philadelphia in November, with hints of further departures and potential trials looming.
Chicago April 2 Patrons of the histrionic art paid 109000 to attend performances by Sir Henry Irving Miss Ellen Terry and the London Lyceum Company during four weeks in the city on their country tour The Merchants of Venice closed the final show at Powers theater crowd at 8 counted record audience The company has taken a large sum from Chicago as three weeks were played at Columbia theater earlier in March with seven shows plus a matinee and the Powers engagement followed a fire that destroyed Columbia theater during the west tour.
William F Miller, manager of the Franklin syndicate, was sentenced in Brooklyn to ten years for grand larceny. Motions for new trial and stay denied. He swindled Mrs Catherine Messer out of $1000 amid about 20 other indictments. The Franklin syndicate promised 10 percent weekly deposits, claiming profits from the stock market, total losses around $1,000,000.
Ex-master workman of the Knights of Labor James Sovereign says he will return in a few weeks to the Coeur d Alene mining district and resist arrest by Governor Steunenburgs martial law deputies without a warrant, as they have done to hundreds of others.
Our Medical Department invites all who suffer from disease or pain to consult by mail free of charge. Each case receives careful attention from a physician skilled in the indicated disease based on symptoms. The Dr J H McLean Medicine Co. A Medical Department, St Louis, Mo.
The speaker vows to resist arrest with life if needed and denies crimes against the laws of the country. He asserts civil courts in Shoshone county are functioning and warns martial law deputies to respect civil process or face treatment as brigands.
In Chicago on April 20 Mr. Bryan voiced sympathy for the Boers after reading cables about South Africa. He argued the Democratic party would support burghers seeking self rule and that the United States as a moral power could influence Hague treaty terms and friendly offers. He noted wide western support for the Boers and warned against claims America favors Britain.
London April 20 Richard Croker will remain in England after Derby day and will not discuss politics or personal matters. A friend says his health is good and he worries about nothing, maintaining that his stance on the Democratic national situation is unchanged since leaving New York. The report frames his quiet period as a deliberate choice ahead of the spring racing season.
A Topeka grocery lure promotes Silver Leaf Brand Vinegar as absolutely pure and of the highest quality. The ad urges customers to order the vinegar, join in increasing custom, and patronize the Silver Leaf line.
A federal suit in the United States Court seeks to curb Colorado’s water use from the Arkansas River for domestic purposes. Plaintiffs aim to prevent irrigation and other demands in Kansas from exhausting supply, invoking state and national authorities.
Local reader from Topeka testifies to relief from kidney pain and nocturnal urinary issues after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The account cites purchase at Howley Knons drug store near Sixth Street and Kansas Avenue and mentions Howley Kidney, Ley & Snow as supplier references.
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