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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1900
Page
8
A commentary on maternal neglect and the idea that women must suffer. It urges mothers to seek proper medical examination for daughters and to write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn, Maine for free, efficient advice.
A Wisconsin mother credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing her daughter of long standing menstrual pain irregularity and side pain. The letter from January 1599 notes two ages of suffering and swelling, while March 1790 correspondence confirms relief and general improvement.
Citiezen reports Dec 15 that Fret L. Dindham, a student at Northwestern academy, broke Western College records at Evanston in the MC gymnasium under Director Dass. Dindhammer scored 42 points, surpassing Alfred W. Place’s 3,284 in the wear, set February 16 at the Palvershy of Chicas. The notes give Dindhammer as 22, 5'7" and 165 pounds.
A lone highwayman robbed the Like View and Ager stage about three o clock two miles from the city. The assailant accomplice assisted. No passengers were harmed. Two tall sacks were rifled and a considerable amount of registered mail was taken.
J P Bolmar and Missouri Pacific officials discussed extending the Fort Scott to Topeka line toward Omaha. The club was urged to write to VP C G Warner of St Louis as surveys and finance were debated. Transportation talks covered railroad law, board powers, and the need to secure cooperation from eastern, central, and western state interests.
Plans for a city welcome to the twentieth century will be submitted to the municipal assembly by council president Guegenheimer. If approved, a joint council and board of aldermen committee will oversee celebrations including a city hall reception, illumination, and fireworks with music. A large singing society proposes a chorus on city hall steps to sing national anthems and seasonal selections.
New York correspondent Winston nee Churchill gave a lecture on the South African war last evening. Mark Twain introduced him and contrasted their views on the war and American policy. The remarks touched on amity, openness to the oppressed, and controversial questions about trade and foreign policy including China and open-door principles.
A Vicksburg boy J B Smith on Grove and Third says hard study and breakfast with Grape-Nuts improved health and exam performance. He planned to compete for a gold medal at an upcoming exhibition and asked readers to write to Bron Garhral for confirmation.
A garbled passage hints at Germany and Japan during wartime, mentioning price increases, financial strain, and a sense of shame. The text references Port Arthur and looming economic pressure, but specifics are obscured by damaged OCR.
A Washington dispatch reports that high ranking officers in the Philippines expect changes after the dry season. Generals MacArthur Bates and Chaftes are mentioned as likely to return home or be reassigned, with MacArthur potentially succeeding Chaftes in Asia as officers anticipate new commands.
Washington dispatch reports Representative Walter Reeves of Illinois alerted Speaker Henderson to a British flag being displayed incorrectly near the executive gallery. Henderson ordered a manual flag raise to hide it, then ceremonies commenced with other nations' flags shown. The incident drew attention as the hour for the event arrived.
In Phoenix a split ownership dispute at the Cananea mines ends after a settlement between factions led by W G Greene and others. Agreement covers 112000 shares at par value with more shares expected. The pact will halt numerous cases in Arizona, Mexico and Texas and ease military tensions at the Cananea property amid a long running feud.
Tacoma Wis Dec 13 The Northern Pacific cuts Montana passenger rate from four to three cents per mile with effect soon after New Year. The Great Northern and Union Pacific opposed the change arguing it would force Oregon rates. Once current reduction is in place every state on the Northern Pacific line will have a three cent rate.
Delegates from across the country attend the National Civil Service Reform annual meeting in New York. The program includes general sessions, two Carnete Lycrum meetings, and a banquet hosted by Bishop Potter. Speakers include Charles J. Bonaparte F Gillette and Richard Henry Dana, with addresses at the Lyceum by Bonaparte Dudley and others.
Cant Lambson of the U S fish commission sails from San Francisco with 800,000 live salmon eggs to New Zealand as a government gift. The eggs were collected at Battle Creek in Tehama County from Sacramento River salmon between November 1 and 15.
San Francisco reports a calculated total for Klondike Alaska and Nome for the year, totaling 25 724 223 61 with Klondike at 51 806 020 1 Nome 4 365 694 61. Benjamin R Crocker former Central Pacific railroad official died in Sacramento aged retirement.
Dec 13 note that Capt F. W. Dickens will sail tomorrow from San Francisco aboard the Steamer Rio de Janeiro to take command of the Oregon for service on the Asiatic station. He is to bring the battleship to this port for remaining duties.
London reports Dr Joseph Parker to edit the Sun during Christmas week with George Edwards assisting on dramatic matters. New York notes Geo Goulds yacht Atlanta transferred to the Venezuelan consul general for $123000. Vienna rumors link former steamship owner Aifian to engagement with American heiress Atsel. Belgrade cites M C Genitz sentenced to seven years for lese majesty. Berlin reports fire near Count von Waldersee’s quarters. Kansas City notes over 40 smallpox cases with one recovery. Springfield professor Marshall Henshaw dies suddenly. New York Union Telegraph projects quarterly net earnings near $176000 with 5 percent dividend. Washington army canteen policy debated in Senate committee. St Paul probate files the will of late Senator Cushman in Davis to widow Mrs Davis. estate valued at $25,000 personal and $40,000 real.
The piece extols a tonic claiming to fortify digestion and nerves, urging readers to use it against disease. It promotes internal armor and vitality, presenting various benefits and endorsing the product as a universal remedy.
Crowds gathered as placards urged citizens and secret society members to rise in January. No reports of police reformer Yung Sung exposed to torture or killed were confirmed, though claims spread he was strung up by thumbs and toes.
A report describes police and civil governance changes in Luzon, noting military approval of a new civil government framework. It mentions retention of municipal councilors appointed under military orders and a readjustment of civil employees amid ongoing administrative reform.
An explosion in Canton is described as caused by reformers who planted dynamite to destroy a local rate and set off ammunition. The appellate division of the supreme court recently ruled on an interest case involving Walter W. Newcomer and Charles Blaney.
Fragmentary report from Cincinnati dated December 19 mentions Geu KR Gridiths and a board of education inquiry. It references an audit by the county auditor and a post at the board of education with abstention and attendance notes, but reading is incomplete and unclear.
Author Crawford based in New York notes a dramatic event involving Marion Craw and Crawford’s recent arrival to America to witness the dramatization of a pivotal life event. Crawford has been absent from the United States for years and returns in February, with Crawford seen in attendance.
In New York a brief dispatch from Lime Peru reports a native figure involved in a local Heralt era event. The note signals cultural context and regional ties, with limited detail on people or dates.
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