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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1900
Page
15
Public health notices warn that baking powders containing alum are corrosive poisons. Physicians condemn alum in powders and advise against door to door sales or free samples amid city restrictions.
A heavy frost lingers as Phil Moraine notes state officials and local figures. A measles like chickenpox case appears on Meeifth street west of Jackson. The Nuster News team with red caps reports busy civic activity: teachers convene at the high school auditorium, and church and club events fill week ahead. Gordon March, typhoid affects his home on Lincoln street while Topeka City Troop resumes duties for the Twentieth Century Inaugural Fete.
The article argues that improving general health is the best approach to settled rheumatism. It notes cod liver oil emulsion by Scott as a favorable option, though it admits no guaranteed cure. It suggests future breakthroughs may provide a true cure.
A mix of city news covers college pavement work near Washburn, court actions on state funds, and social events. Highlights include two week marriages, a defeated high school basketball game, a dropped suit against Treasurer Grimes, and plans for New Year dances. Also noted are police activity, an arrest at a Kansas Avenue joint, and civic efforts to fund a private police force.
A Topeka high school football clash pits the team against a squad of alumni. The game is set for 3 PM next Tuesday December 4, replacing a cancelled game with Ef finition Kansas. Admission for season ticket holders is free.
Five men seized an Ogden avenue electric car at Randolph and Canal streets in a bold attack. The crew and passengers fought back, conductor John Steinbeck wounded and unconscious, J Edward Wright robbed of a satchel with over $300 in cash and checks. The car interior was wrecked and several women fainted amid panic. Police arrived after a riot call to find injuries and damage throughout the vehicle.
The Kansas Association of Corrections and Charities, formed less than a year ago, held its first annual meeting at Representative Hall Topeka. Gov. Stanley addressed the gathering and Hastings G. Hart spoke on The Child Movement. Prof. Blackmar urged three care methods and the union of charity workers to combat politics and improve management of state institutions. Election of officers follows. Prof. Blackmar expected to be re elected president.
Former private secretary to Senor Agoncillo, Lopes, arrived in New York after meetings with prominent Americans. He stated the war in the Philippines will continue and that a declaration toward genuine independence for the islands may emerge in the United States. He described Philippine conditions as deplorable, likening them to Cuba before intervention.
Washington Republicans hold a large majority in both chambers according to official returns compiled by Wi Lyons of the Republican state committee. The GOP commands two thirds in each branch, risking vetoes on major laws. House shows 69 Republicans, 2 Democrats, with a strong majority overall.
The Topeka lodge of Wika No 204 holds memorial services Sunday afternoon at Grace Church at 3 30 o clock. The program includes Amphion quartet and Watson’s orchestra with hymns opening and closing prayers by The Very Rev John W Sykes and other lodge officers. All are invited to attend the public ceremony with a responsive service and doxology.
Paris reports Mr. Kruger departed from the hotel at 1 10 p m in two closed carriages with mounted guards. The Boer leader waved to cheers as he left, and the Boer committee will travel to the French border. The special train carrying Kruger left at 1 40 p m for Cologne. An official in Herlin noted Kruger will arrive Tuesday but Emperor William may block a meeting.
Secretary Hay and Nicaraguan minister Senor Correa signed a treaty where Nicaragua grants the United States the rights and privileges required to construct the canal.
A Crawford theater presented Kelly's Kids a musical farce with strong singing and dancing. The boys trio impressed with three clear voices, and the show drew favorable notes compared with What Happened to Smith. Also included is a health tip touting Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup with near universal availability comments.
In Casper Wyoming Union Pacific Railroad secures an injunction restraining Copper King mine operators from removing ore or interfering with property within the tract granted to the railroad by the government The case centers on whether mineral deposits lie within government granted bounds and is considered a significant issue likely to attract mining men attention
An advertisement invites readers to send names to receive a free illustrated publication about farming fruit growing and mining in Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma and Texas. It notes low rate excursions twice monthly and provides W P A Friscoine Kansas City address for responses. Also reports Daniel Maraleese, a North Monaghan MP and Belfast Morning News editor, died aged about 104. He led the Ulster nationalist cause and served as editor of the Ulster Examiner.
A fragmented old note discusses cad liver oil remedies and rival teachings. It critiques ineffective schemes and hints at simple flavoring or preparation ideas, while noting difficulties and skepticism about cures and remedies.
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