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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1898
Page
2
A historical notice discusses infant mortality and prenatal care, urging proper gestation care and referencing Dr. Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser. It claims remedies and home treatments for female health, promoting a pamphlet and book available for free or low cost in stores.
Chicago reports Governor John R. Tanner opposes the Logan Day jubilee promoted by business leaders. He criticizes lavish decorations and questions the project, suggesting funds would better aid veterans and their families. Speculation says he may oppose attendance and work to persuade President McKinley to decline involvement.
The Chicago Enterprise displays energy and skill in a Seattle to St Michael river expedition. Captain Burns praises the Chicago team for their earnestness to reach new gold fields. The Vine schooner carried the party up the river and back, while insurance and weather hinder other steamers from reaching St Michael this year.
York August 27 The Hentz Bonard Bronze company foundry on West Sixteenth Street completed the largest single bronze casting in the country. George Gray Barnard's reclining statue of the god Pan, about thirteen feet high, was cast in under five minutes after an eight month mold preparation. The Clark estate bought the piece for display atop a monument at Contrapack.
In a showy crucible pour, molten metal flowed into a vast ladle and a continuous white stream filled the great iron bound flask. The casting occurred before many spectators who cheered, as the mold weighed about 54 650 pounds, over twenty seven tons.
A Spanish cruiser survivor pig named Blanco, rescued by the Oregon crew, battles the Iowa mascot Dewey in a mock fight aboard a navy yard. Dewey wins after a long chase, then is celebrated as the crew revives Blanco with hot sauce and returns to shore amid fanfare.
In Chicago on Aug 27 the Chinese wife of Sing Moy, wealthy restaurant owner, returned after a week apart causing distress. Her absence during Moy's attendance at another Chinaman's funeral sparked a Chinatown scare, but her timely arrival prompted joyous celebrations. Moy welcomed her back with gratitude, gave $300, bought new furniture, and vowed kindness. he is cousin to Bam Moy, famed Chinatown king.
T W Doyle suspended from Illinois State Federation of Labor secretary treasurer position declares he still holds the post. He objects to Hinman and Holmes calling an annual meeting as illegal under the constitution and warns unions that dues sent to Holmes will not be credited. Doyle says he was elected at the previous annual meeting and handed the seal by his predecessor.
Mr Doyle, president of the Chicago Federation of Labor, labels itemized statements garbled before publication. He claims last conven tion proceedings were delayed with executive board knowledge. Hinman Wax was elected president to fill a vacancy after the former resigned, causing labor circles to react amid political speculation.
St Louis police with Desmond lead a wide theft probe at a major local bank. From June to August multiple vault robberies total five figures, with coins and silver targeted monthly. New bank staff and city detectives assist as officers trace a hidden tunnel trick using a hooked wire to siphon coins from the vault.
Columbus Aug 27 Pandora’s box opened in Hanna Republicans after John Sherman met Governor Bushnell in secret talks. Sherman, now a private citizen, reportedly agreed to run as anti Hanna candidate with Bushnell backing. Sherman contends Hanna and McKinley betrayed him in a confidence game.
Fragmentary notice mentions Gypsy Queen baking powder and a trip to Cincinnati with a September to October schedule. It references agents, berth reservations, baggage checks, and unclear sale details, with scattered dates and logistical notes.
Crowds of tenderfeet surge through Dawson City N T as winter nears. Police count 16 000 residents within town boundaries amid tents and camps. Prices for food rise sharply while many head upriver hoping to return to the states.
The railroad commission today upheld a Postal Telegraph discrimination case against the Chicago Burlington and Quincy. It found railways advantages given to Western Union do not mandate equal service for Postal. The railroad must build a new depot at South Wyoming within 60 days, keeping two stations amid local opposition.
In Chicago and Aus, Dunton and Hand back ragtime amid crowd approval at a Lincoln Park band concert. Dunton says the lively two step and rag time are fine while Hand urges more classical music, praising audience enthusiasm and singling out the band’s performance.
Mayor Van Wrok announced no additions would be made to the current budget. The total appropriation for municipal government for one year was set, with estimates noting a larger city cost of 132 when charter drafts were prepared. Public library plans and related matters were also discussed by city leaders.
A 16-year-old from New York traveled to St Louis to kill his father, De 1 Mayer, after pawned jewelry to fund the trip. He shot at his father on Twenty first Street near Market, four shots fired, one hitting as the elder Mayer fled. Police arrested Joseph Mayer, who explained his motive as revenge for his mother’s supposed wrong.
In two ounces of coffee at a Milwaukee table, arsenic enough to kill a regiment was found by a city chemist. Zaturski is under arrest but refuses to speak. Initial stories given by him provided evidence against him, and the arsenic likely saved the family from death as they became deathly sick after drinking the coffee. One tale claimed he bought the poison to kill cats and possibly misplaced it in the sugar bowl.
Through tickets to Omaha with stop overs advertised for a grand expo listed as the Historic Exposition beyond the World's Fair. Readers learn the Burlington Route’s through cars to Cincinnati with Pullman sleepers and free chairs. Round trip travel announced for early September at a listed price.
The G A R train will leave Rock Island Sunday September 4 at 4 pm for Cincinnati arriving same day. Pullman palace and tourist sleepers, chair cars, and all are provided. Reservations available from A M Fuller City Passenger and Ticket Agent phone 334. The G A R meeting in Cincinnati runs September 5 to 10 1898 with a special train via Santa Fe.
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