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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1898
Page
6
A dainty but dubious ad urges readers to purchase Goatsud's Cream as the least harmful skin remedy. It claims miraculous healing, warns against dangers of other preparations, and pressures readers to mail order gifts and fake goods dealers to back a lucrative fraud. The piece targets women with promises of beauty and rapid results.
Aug 6 Ches Drennin was arrested on wife Addie Drennan's complaint for smothering a newborn son on April 2. He was taken to Frankfort for a preliminary examination set for Aug 1. He was refused bond and sent to jail. Drennan, industrious farmer, had the community’s sympathy.
Aug 6 report says the torpedo boat Mackenzie built at Hillman's Ship Yard underwent builder’s trials and reached about 55 knots per hour. The contract called for at least one knot higher, firm details unclear.
Travel and event notices include round trip fares to Indianapolis and Chicago via Santa Fe Route with August sale dates August 5 7 8 and August 16 return options. Also mentions an ice cream social and dance at P hall by N RA with August 8. Includes contact via depot ticket agent and local telephone numbers. Also references Gypsy Queen baking powder advertisement.
New York reports the Montauk Point case where the Madline tribe claims ownership of funds and protests government possession via the Long Island railroad company. Attorneys Scott and Tremewill state notes were served to United States Attorney General Crises to support their debt claim and warn of proper proceedings if not recognized.
Bourbon County attorney clashes with district court over poll tax law. Judge Simons rules potl tax ordinance valid and labor duties inapplicable. Populist official vows to arrest nonpayers and seek habeas corpus releases while awaiting test case before higher court. Large crowd attends court hearing amid labor dispute.
Reading Po Aus reports shell and projectile production continues under heavy government pressure as war demands full supply. Large shipments arrive at the plant two times weekly for future use. In San Francisco Private A M Dove of Company B First Cataracts Regiment died from effects of vaccination after being inoculated at Pueblo. he was among the regiment's recruits stationed here.
Messina on the Island of Sicily reports a severe earthquake at 2 33 am causing panic though no damage is noted. A fire at Oswald Uay in Hamburg is blamed on spontaneous combustion destroying over a million marks in cotton goods. A band concert is announced at Garfield Park tomorrow. A local laundry advertises colored shirts and waists with color guarantees.
Correspondent describes sanitation chaos and food scarcity in besieged Santiago de Cuba, noting American efforts to modernize the city. Reports malarial fever and dysentery among Spanish troops, rising yellow fever, and scarce daily papers. The Anglo American club supports officers and reporters, while opportunists eye business openings as the town slowly normalizes.
Citizens discuss soaring prices for clothing, food, and drink as wartime money issues linger. Authorities restrict bread to 20 cents per pound and announce an American bakery to set prices akin to New York levels, aiming to curb profiteering.
In Greenwood County near Hill Top a man attempted a holdup at Abe Sanders's store. Sanders fought the robber, disarmed him, and with help subdued him before local residents gathered to view the captive. The bandit was jailed in Madison and later to be moved to Barleska county jail.
Ten residences robbed in Hutchinson and a Missouri Pacific ticket office safe blown. Thieves fled before loot taken. three men caught tying to enter a house held for trial. Police say the crew trailed the Firepaugh Seitz show in the city.
Jeffries, the California heavyweight, defeated Armstrong after ten rounds but shattered his left arm during the exchange and could not meet O Donovan in the later rounds. Promoters and fans lament the injury as the crowd expected a clash with the other challenger.
The London Statist forecasts a great wave of American prosperity as wartime demand shifts to postwar European business in American securities. It says investments in Cuba, Puerto Rico and the Philippines will boost railways and employ vast capital, stimulating industry in the United States.
North Topeka notes include visits by Gem Hakery’s Miss Birkinche Goudtnoe from Elmont guests of Mrs P C Joseph artistic mentions of local travelers to Hoyt Grantgilly and Kansas City. An anti sewer remonstrance meeting drew 23 attendees with 242 names claimed but no clear defeat threshold.
Chaperoned outings for a 4 party at the Coulis farm include Misses Banta, Waters, McFarland, Work, Payne, others, with Ed Dennis and Dean Waters among escorts. A mayor of entertaining events features Mr Harry Cochran of Chicago hosting guests at Western Avenue, with games, music and refreshments. Mrs E D Benner hosted a young people party on Buchanan Street with Japanese lanterns and varied guests. The Italston apiarry readies for Traveling Library transfer with Dr Eva Harding overseeing. 56 volumes noted with more on the way to Kansas homes. Several notes on travels, illnesses, and visits across Topeka, Leavenworth, Chicago, and Denver follow, with a death in Maxwell City and visiting dignitaries from St Louis.
Northwest newspaper item from Nawton and Newtos, Kan, Aug 6 reports thieves posing as traveling grocery salesmen renting two top teams from Welch at an Easy Livery. The事件 describes two well dressed men swindling Welch, leaving him two fine horses unpaid. Separate note: Santa Fe proposes viaduct or subway at Main and Broadway crossings to prevent casualties.
The Val Blatz Brewing Company has secured a lease on the Center block in St Joseph and will invest $15,000 to reconstruct it into a European style hotel on Lyon Avenue. Modern dental work offered at reasonable prices.
Five young Cincinnati men Rankin good and Harry Price promote a fund among scholar children to finance a government battleship named The American Boy. They present a supportive letter from President McKinley, praising patriotic efforts and inviting participation.
Market nerves linger as hog receipts show varied totals across Bodity and Kansas City exchanges. Higher shipments and dull demand push cautious pricing, with hogs and beef noted under steady but unsettled pressure. Regional reports cite steady pork values and mixed grain market signals influencing overall livestock activity.
Stock price ranges are listed by the Wickham Comptsslam Co of Topeka and New York. The notice mentions bonds and Mexican dollars, with a focus on market demand and commodity values. The fragmented text references prices, bonds, and financial terms without full context.
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