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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1898
Page
2
Fragmented ad text from Amherst County Virginia promoting Dr Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a cure for constipation. It mentions price three dollars and compares competing remedies. The passage mimics 19th century tone with testimonial style and dubious medical claims.
The Topeka Clearing House association met Monday and agreed banks will close on Christmas Eve observed holiday. A telegram from Bantales confirms Santa Claus visit plans. post office will observe Monday as the legal holiday.
A Kansas movement forms to curb Populist majorities in Shouse and senate and block railroad legislation. Republicans meet in Topeka next Wednesday to organize a caucus aimed at defeating any Populist or radical measures and to keep pressure on actions beyond rail regulation.
Washington orders immediate preparation of regular infantry for the Philippines project. Units listed include Twelfth at Jefferson Barracks, Twenty-second Fort McCook, Red Third at Fort St. Louis, Seventeenth at Columbia Barracks, Fourth at Fort Sheridan. Purpose is a two-year war-indefinite horizon with no wagon transport for return. Also notes officers selected and installed at the night meeting led by Worshipful Master Frank Crane and other officers.
Rahmers Dec. 17 The National Civil Service Reform association convention devoted almost the entire session to the report charging the administration with violating civil service rules. The resolutions congratulate the powers of good government as they warn that the president intends to withdraw many regions from civil service, debating implications for reform and governance under the United States.
Fragmentary reminiscence recalls political figures and policies from the Cleveland era. It notes criticism of removed Indian agents and inexperience westward expansion, praising reform efforts while lamenting political influence and inefficiencies. The piece mentions General RJ Marwan and President Harrisan in a convoluted context.
A county jail prisoner awaiting burglary trial is linked to the August 14 murder of H. W. Wall, a wealthy Staunton financier. Dr. N. Hoxsry identified the suspect as Otto Mattias, a coal miner, while news of the lynching mood and the city’s shock at the crime spread. Wall, a leading Democrat and lawyer worth about 350000, held major stakes in local coal and land.
Washington December 27. Postmaster Gordon proposes uniforms for all Chicago post office clerks under civil service rules. Supervisors and clerks will wear navy outfits with brass buttons. velvet collars and insignia mark rank. Orders to be issued by January 1 and enforced by July 1, aiming to improve conduct and public perception.
Congressman Meekison introduces a bill to create a new natural central railway from New York to San Francisco. The plan fixes company stock at 100 million dollars, with 100 dollar shares and a guaranteed US interest of 3 percent. The proposal would require a 50 mile continuous section to trigger bonds backing by the treasury, sparking strong opposition to government guarantees.
Homeseeker excursion on December 2 offers round trip fare plus 2.00 to Arkanets Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas. Contact nearest Santa Fe agent for details.
New York reports a surge of holiday thefts as women from various social circles, including wives of a minister and an army officer, are arrested for pilfering articles from Sixth Avenue stores. A woman identified as Kitty Shea, tied to a prominent officer, was caught with $18.29 worth of goods. Other suspects include Mrs Laura Switt and Mrs Sarah Raymond, each linked to prominent spouses, with simple trinkets and a bottle of cologne found in their possession.
Mrs Ellen S Huntoon longtime Topeka pioneer died aged in 41 years after funeral on Wednesday. Born Ellen Richardson December 2 1823 in New Hampshire she married Colonel Joel Huntoon in 1846. The couple moved from Lawrenceville Pennsylvania to Kansas in 1837 traveling by wagon. They preempted eighty acres that now forms part of Topeka.
Seven children were mentioned with one death in fancy and another, Joel Mintoon Jr, who died. Attendees at the funeral included Loudean P now of Port Wayne Intl Fred R near Ti-Deka ver wife of fey POM Grif fin son of Brockton Mass Nellie MH wife of C. Shm now of Wichita An other son Fritz A now of Sen Jo Cal was not present though several grandchildren and great grandchildren attended Mrs Huntoon a member of the Episcopal church was revered for her devotion to family and to children. Her late husband and children were the core of a wide circle of sympathizing friends.
Washington reports Consul Brittain at Nantes says a powerful French group plans to push a measure that would set an import duty on cotton seed oil as an almost prohibitive rate. French producers may start oil manufacture in France using imported seed from Berpt, aiming to control prices and impact US exporters. If enacted, the plan could trigger higher US duties on sardines imported from France.
In Paris, Japanese minister Jutaro Kamura said he could not commit Japan to any alliance as proposed by Senator Davis. The interview touched on a possible US England Japan pact discussed in Washington, but Kamura stated no commitment could be made.
A fragmentary report quotes a Japanese minister discussing the international balance of power among England the United States and Japan. He predicts limited impact from alliances and notes shared interests with the three nations, while addressing Hawaiian policy toward Japanese residents and related franchise changes.
Special to the Chronicle describes plans to send a steamer to Pago-Pago soon with material for construction of a pier and other enhancements for an American coaling station. The note suggests naval presence at stations to secure exchanges and strengthen facilities.
A fragmentary OCR shows a dubious medicine claim involving stomach relief and digestion, mentioning pills and a topical treatment. The text is garbled and unclear but suggests a pain relief product advertised with health effects and sales notes.
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