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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1899
Page
3
A New York physician advised Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for uterine flooding and womb decay. Testimonies from Mrs Preascax and Mrs Lewy praise relief after following Mrs Pinkham's guidance. Over a million women reportedly helped by her advice and medicine.
A list of elected delegates for the county convention is provided, detailing first through fifth wards and precincts. Names include James Mitchell, Wm. Shrout, Arthur Collins, H. W. Parker, J. B. Perales, Hugh Ley Lernee, Chas Botham, Thos Cheanoly, J. M. Har, Jerry White, G. C. Mamenn, George Xieeeet, W. J. Waite, and others across multiple wards and precincts.
Ohio politics pickup reports Senator Hannah preparing a major campaign tour. The piece notes his Europe trip, planned stops in Akron and London, and rumors of influence over the next U.S. Senate selection as rivals field a ticket. Also mentions travel details and unrelated local ads.
The Santa Fe railway reports delays due to a labor shortage as it accelerates bridge and brick work in New Mexico. Carpenters for bridge projects and bricklayers at Newton are especially scarce, with agencies tapped for help and no quick solution in sight. This marks a unusual downturn in westward prosperity as hiring struggles persist.
Santa Fe shops in the city begin building a three quarter inch iron monster boiler based on a Scots marine tubular design. The outer shell houses a corrugated inner tube, no crown bolts, heavy heating surface, and two flues to the stack. When finished likely in September, the boiler aims to deliver 6 to 1000 pounds of steam and may lead to more locomotives with similar boilers.
Legomine Emporia Gasettet reports a major Santa Fe cattle rush as twenty eight trains move stock between Monday night and Tuesday midnight. Two days saw high earnings for crews with one conductor earning over fifteen dollars, while thirty six engines ran the line with few idle. The peak period is expected to continue, affecting the overall traffic and routing through the cut off toward Kansas City and beyond.
A report details Missouri Pacific planning a line from Caney through Osage Country to Perry and nearby areas. Officials discuss surveying and net ten mile road segments, with community representatives and voting on survey steps and route viability.
A brief report notes a spike drive on the Santa Fe near Strong City during the eastward run. The event marks a completion of activity in the area with several others following the lead spike.
The article notes a division ceremony with a golden spike at a bridge near Strom ci a Bet bridge 11d. Parker of this city witnesses the event. Other reports cover engine crews, layoffs, overhauls, and staffing moves at the Santa Fe yards, plus a baseball game at Athletic park between the Founders and Coe's Rough Riders.
Washington reports success in recruiting Porto Rican volunteers for a dedicated battalion led by Major J P Davidson. Adjutant Bryand praises them as a fine, obedient, eager to learn unit that takes pride, dresses clean, and strengthens the US Army.
Burlington Route promotes rail service east west and north with spacious cars and dining. Advertises fares, schedules, and ticket agents in Kansas City and St Louis. Also notes Grange picnic at Berrytown Berryton and local pharmacy announcements.
Baseball summary covers multiple NL games with score by innings and key players. Mentions Louisville Cincinnati Kansas City Milwaukee and Chicago and notes leaders like Hickman Williams and Delehanty, plus trading hints and upcoming events and local notices.
Five men died and ten wounded in a clash between gen darmes and protesting Cuban oldiera at Cuevitas near Santiago de Cuba during pay distributions. A mob attacked Captain Ballat, his troops fired, and several were killed or injured. Payment resumed under guard as authorities pledged investigation and order.
A letter to the State Journal from Leavenworth Kansas dated August 22 1899 argues Kansas voters misjudge the Klondikers calling for reform and criticizes prohibitionists. The writer defends saloons claims liquor law enforcement is political, praises Dan Anthony and Tilly Bond, and notes pension day with a new auto and beer. The piece references Sheriff Everhardy and local officials, and contrasts Missouri Nebraska and other states on liquor issues.
Stiln cis resident Smith refused extradition help for sought Farry Howard of Spearville Ford County Kansas. Howard escaped jail twice and faces criminal charges. Also mentions Dr Thomas Electric Oil and jewelry store offerings at Morrison 605 Kansas Avenue.
New York August 4 The return of William C Whitney from abroad and a Saratoga Democratic conference have revived party hopes. A veteran observer recalls Sam Randall urging attention to active workers and Flower as a potential presidential candidate. He notes Flower’s honesty and the push to unite Democrats for a return to power, with district leaders and Bryan supporters weighing Flower’s role and possible candidacy. Whitney’s presence could reshape the 1900 landscape.
Labor Commissioner Johnson issues a formal warning letter to state county city township boards of regents school boards contractors and officers in charge of public work. He cites chapter 14 of the Session Laws of 1841 known as the eight hour law and urges bidders and public workers to include its provisions in bids and contracts. Offenders face fines up to 1000 or imprisonment up to six months.
In San Francisco the seven board of tunney commissioners heard Governor Gage’s report on the Agnew asylum for the insane near San Joey Santa Clara county. The inquiry, centering on Dr KH M Spanagnic and aides Stocking and Cristal, led to their removal amid grave charges. Spanagnie’s past includes a Philadelphia fraud tied to a $10,000 policy with Mrs Skinner, and accusations of sexual impropriety and alleged crimes. The board adopted the report, dismissed Spanagnie Stocking and Cristal, and appointed J P Crane of Santa Ana to replace the medical director, with 15 years’ experience in practice.
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