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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1899
Page
7
A historical ad for Munyon's Inhaler claiming relief from colds coughs hay fever bronchitis and asthma with aromatic blends and purported instant action. The copy emphasizes soothing sore spots and restoring facial comfort through the inhaler remedy.
A chaotic, richly described funeral scene unfolds with a large Chinese procession. Vendors and musicians, a marching band, and a long street route lead to a ceremonial burying ground. The account emphasizes music, parade order, and the crowd’s reaction as the rites are performed.
A fragmented note mentions America obtaining a couple of documents related to the Dreyfus affair. It references Rennes and a trial, hinting at official steps and strong tensions surrounding the case, with emphasis on firm statements and forthcoming actions.
Fragmented notice lists a music studio event in Topeka inviting interest in guitar and banjo lessons by J. S. Tun Bes of Columbine. It mentions Aug 10 in Hobart Ann street and references local businesses and civil war era nostalgia amid scattered names and places.
Burlington Route public notice explains east and west bound services from Missouri River to St Louis Chicago Omaha St Paul and beyond. It highlights free chal ars dining cars dairy trains and rapid travel with tickets read by agents. Names mentioned include J Bramhall and L Wakelex as officials.
Commodore Cromwell reports in a Havana cable that tracts of yellow fever appeared among the turkies on Da 18 while guarding government property. The Havana marine battalion under First Lieutenant J E Mahaney is moved to a northern port as a precaution and will sail to New York on the first Ward line steamer for strict quarantine.
The United National Lawn Tennis champion tournament began with 38 entrants, a smaller field than recent years. Lamond could not compete due to business commitments, disappointing many favorites. George L. Wrenn Jr and E P Fa h er were among the notable players listed.
Mrs Papling Lewelling, campine with a Wiehith party near Dovetas, escaped drowning after a narrow peril on Walnut River. A rescue by Dr Woks at Dosing saved her life as two staunch volunteers aided the effort to bring her to shore. Miss Lewelling is the daughter of ex governor Lewelling and resides at Wieh-
A brief local notice reports the coyote crop in Rosaville Townly holding steady with strong deliveries. A recent sale from the northern region brought £1 to the county clerk for a dollar each, while Clarence Harmen of Osmylily sent 22 tons, and more shipments are expected. Several large consignments were received by Mr Har nub today.
Sam Lebanon traveling man reports his barber arrested after claiming $20 was taken from a purse in the barber chair. The pocketbook belonged to J. R. Nichols, a Derge Mercantary salesman, to be sold at Lebanon this Tuesday.
Bruce Lumber of Kansas City defeated Smith Center 3 to 1 on Monday. Smith Center scored in the first and eighth innings. Cochran pitched for the home team while Cellier contributed multiple scores. Theo was noted as one of the best players seen here.
Secretary Foot ordered 200000 pounds of codfish purchased for Porto Rican storm victims. William Eimersell, trap manager of the Atlantic coast, helped render the use of a system for free transportation of meal supplies. Washington, August 15.
General Brooke transmits death notices from Cuba listing Finch del Rio and Charles Ro Peckpany Be among troopers and auxiliaries. Another entry records Malvin Arringter of the Tenth Cavalry on August 10 with pneumonic symptoms. In Saratoga Hilton Judes Meare suffered a sinking spell August 18, was unconscious briefly, then rallied and remained comparatively easy at noon.
A puzzling narrative fragment centers on a girl with a distinctive curl and a man who notices it as they walk down Diaries street. The scene hints at a missed reveal and questions who she is, while tangential ads promote subscriptions and local book offerings at State Journal and Bennett Book Store.
Amid a Wellington dispute over local inspectors wages and rules, state official Me Kenge proposes a new plan tying inspector pay to local job adherence, provoking a boycott and political maneuvering. At a National Colored Women convention, progress includes constitutional amendments, indefinite officer terms, and a push for establishing kindergartens, with Mrs. Hardee Campbell of St Louis presenting.
Guthrie Oklahoma August 15 report credits George Miller as owner of a prominent Ponca reservation melon patch near White Eagle. His 490 acre spread includes a 48 acre block famed for a giant flood of fruit. A five dollar reward stands for anyone driving through the patch with a melon. Miller ships 200 carts of melons northward this season while wheat and corn production also thrives under harvest machinery.
August 30 article notes the theatrical season begins August 20 with Ben Hendricks in A Genuine Ventiemat at Crawford theater. After opening attraction, few dates remain in September and October bookings show sparse attractions, including A Bachelor’s Honeymoon at the Grand Opera House and Bertember 25 engagement at Crawford.
Edward C Bearace, 36, manager of Western Beef & Provision Co of Grand Rapids Mich, was found with his throat cut in a state room aboard the Goodrich steamer Town upon arrival in Chicago. A pen knife lay beside him. the motive remains unknown.
Pettigrew criticizes government errors and urges a sane approach to foreign affairs. He references Dakota, Sioux lands, and vows to pursue the only honorable course for the country in the East, warning against pacifist excuses.
At Rio de Janeiro on August 15 medals were distributed in honor of President Reca's visit. The ceremony included naval and military participants and referenced similar honors for other figures. Most details are unclear due to OCR damage.
The Zionist movement convened in Basle on Aug 15 with about 300 delegates including Americans and English. Dr Heral presided and said the aim is to secure a Turkish charter for Jewish settlements in Palestine, noting Emperor Wilhelm’s Jerusalem reception strengthened the movement’s legal standing. Dock wages rise for Ashtabula workers with raises across shovellers engineers and laborers, affecting about two thousand men.
James Byrne and colleagues push for victory while music by the Mudocs and an orchestra under Prof. Heck provides entertainment. A line about digestion and stomach issues appears in the fragment, mentioning Burdock Blood and its claimed effects.
Aug 1 in Dewsit the International Typographical Union convention endorses a constitutional amendment limiting eligibility to journeymen printers and recent apprentices. The proposal, fixing terms and restricting non-printer workers, is sent to a special committee for review.
The Oklahoma territory has no poorhouse, a sign of apparent prosperity. The article notes expected poverty is scarce, contrasting with eastern states, and urges focus on opportunity rather than welfare. Also includes a rental notice for a six room cottage at Sixth and Times.
A fragment from a Topeka newspaper shows medical advertisements and stray notices. It mentions Dr A Ryder practicing Brinkerhoff rectal treatment and lists other items such as bank stock and lost items. A city meeting on August 7 adopts measures to improve health, comfort, and safety of Topeka’s inhabitants.
Notice outlines proposed paving and grading along Eleven street to Hiuntown street and several cross streets, with boundaries around Tenth to Harrison, Fifth to Van Buren, and Seventh to Topeka. Mentions validity of assessments on all lots and parcels for the improvement project to be enacted and published in August.
The ordinance apportions and levies a special assessment on all lots to fund street coverings and tenh avenue work from Tyler street to Buchanan street. It lists parcels on Tenth Avenue Tyler Street Pole Street and Taylor Street with owner names and lot numbers in a detailed, fragmented Topeka city record.
Classified ad item lists house painting and brick work services with wide ranges of work. Includes address hints and pricing notes, offering repairs, cement work, and related home improvement tasks in Quincy area. Mentioned names and contact cues appear in sparse form.
An unreadable OCR fragment mentions certification or formal approval elements dated or tied to a past action but contains many garbled words and missing context making specifics impossible to determine. The readable bits reference 16 percent and a copy at a filing or resolution, yet essential names dates and actions are absent.
Historic notice details multiple lots on Tenth Avenue and Clay Street offered for sale by auction or private arrangement. It references owners, lot numbers, and adjacent properties, outlining terms, assessments, and collection provisions by city and county authorities.
Notice announces closing of registration for a city election with dates and authority details. It lists the responsible election commission and the jurisdiction, noting the final date to register and where to file. The item emphasizes eligibility and procedures for qualified voters.
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