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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1899
Page
2
Made from fresh Tasmanian blue gum leaves, Hyomei Soap claims to cure skin diseases without fats or dangerous alkali. Advertises as a perfect skin food and delightful toilet article, priced at 25 cents and sold by druggists.
Ex manager William B. Ewing of the Reds with strong backing may take control of the New York league team next season. He arrived in New York at the invitation of the club president and plans to secure full authority and guarantees to avoid interference in management. Ewing, who captained the team during its peak, is expected to be a popular choice with dedicated fans due to his prior work with the squad.
New York December 14 The board of directors of the National Baseball League meets to decide, on arbitration, whether the player in the Syracuse case should have gone to the New York club rather than Brooklyn after the transfer. Debs Ward has been hired to advocate before the league to support Wright's transfer to Brooklyn. Conditions proposed by Freedman call for fines reversal, a favorable ruling on Wright, rent relief for Manhattan Field, free choice of players, and Adrian Anson as umpire supervisor.
Yale sprinter Banford, former Yale track standout, plans a 6 week trip to England next year as part of a Yale football costh plane program. The report notes Banford’s speed and mentions past performances and shifting plans around the winter events and Red Championshiy honors.
The first prize of 1000 dollars was split by Frank Waller and Charlo Miller as the top cycle racers at the Madison Square Garden meet. Prize money for other placements and additional totals were awarded to several participants, with Forbes and Coach Crimes among the noted recipients.
An old advertisement extols good health habits while touting Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a harmless, effective digestive aid. It claims balanced digestion enables coffee, tobacco, and other pleasures with less stomach strain, urging households to buy the product for monthly relief and stress the all natural ingredients. The tone imitates period health messaging and shares consumer testimonial style.
Dixon to retire next month after long tenure with the team. George Dison, unseen by most, plans farewell appearance as he departs public life, while rumors swirl about a post career venture after purchasing a famed East Side saloon, the White Elephant, and pursuing business interests.
A disordered 19th century style report chronicles the Hot Woot society backing Major A M Harvey and Brig General K Hudson in a political push. It describes campaign materials, a recruiting gathering, and a fund box at Sim's Wye store, urging support for Harvey with strong military credentials.
The Farmers' Union seeks to organize agricultural education akin to city workers unions. Members urged to push merchants to stock only union made goods, highlighting broader AFL talks on worker rights and cross border labor relations while stressing the need for sustained farm goods production and fair pricing.
The Crawford theater hosts a mixed program featuring MeMaron, Pridericle the Great, and performances by actors including Lewis Morrison. A family-style show crowd pleaser with a matinée and evening shows is announced with ticket prices at 10 and 20 cents.
Advertiser HW Hughes showcases a wide range of goods from carpets to parlor lamps and jewelry at his Kansas Avenue store in Parkerburg West Virginia. The listing emphasizes low prices and easy terms.
A staff of eminent physicians and surgeons from the British Medical Institute offer free treatment for three months to all in need who call before January 9. The institute at 412 Topeka Avenue provides consultation examination advice and minor and surgical operations with no charge. Dr Edward McCully is chief consulting surgeon. Office hours 9 am to 5 pm. Sundays by special notice, home treatment available by mail.
Holiday notes advertise Rock Island Route fares with one fare round trip west of the Missouri River and one and one third fare east of the Missouri River Tickets go on sale December 2 to 5 0 alty December 30 to January 1 final return limit January 5 1900 plus a medical advertisement for remedies and soaps.
A compilation of scattered reports from Washington to Chicago dated Dec 14 through Dec 1. Items include a quartermaster investigation over false kill rumors involving Major Lozun, a horse Mambrino King’s death in East Aurora, price-boost discussions among Chicago manufacturers, flax growers’ meeting in Fargo, Santos port health measures on coffee imports, sheriff election results in Tryon City with populist defeat, and assorted drug store counter notices.
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