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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1899
Page
5
A classic 19th century advert claims rheumatism is universal and caused by morbid waste in blood. It promotes Paine's celery compound as a universal cure improving blood, liver, and kidney function, with testimonials from Mrs. H. C. Donalds of Rochester and widespread praise from readers.
A lengthy and garbled bill draft proposes reimbursements for county and state asylum care with numerous numeric allocations across counties such as Ande son Archison and others. The text lists varied dollar amounts, culminating in a large total, then shifts to a Europe silver shipment note and a hotel recommendation.
Harvard faculty meeting approves expending 175 dollars of the Henry L. Pierce bequest for a new building on Holmes field. Two thirds for Lawrence Scientific School civil engineering courses and one third for College uses. The structure will front Oxford Street, join Hastings Hall to form a quadrangle and anchor Holmes field as a college yard.
Miss Lottie Kretchner aged 18 with home near Mangum Oklahoma jailed for five years for cattle stealing. Her lover Allan Cook was also involved. Conviction affirmed after appeal. She fled to Denver and Cal but bondmen recall her duties. She offered railway fare to force officers to release her.
Havava reports that department employees finally received full timely salaries after months of delayed payments. The customs house supplied funds to other departments for this purpose, pleasing workers who had awaited regular pay. Distillers in the Blue Grass belt received telegrams for large whisky orders as prices rise, with anticipated increases of 10 to 16 dollars per barrel tied to Festivities in Kentucky.
The Topeka school board considers raising the general tax levy from eight to nine or nine and a half mills to cover a projected annual shortfall of about $6,000. Declining property values, growing enrollment, longer schooling, and underfunded outside districts strain finances. Building bonds may be avoided by a higher levy and selective building levies.
Begg's German Salve described as an invaluable remedy for cuts burns bruises scalds chapped hands sore nipples sore lips eczema ulcers chronic sores skin eruptions fever sores and other skin diseases sold by all druggists.
Topeka reports a bustling mix of cultural events, business notes, and social updates. Minstrel performances, whist games, and a grand opera show headline a busy week as civic life continues amid weather, illness, and public notices.
Governor Jones plans a special message to the legislature on smallpox. Quarantines stretch across Fulton Izard and surrounding areas with strict guards at Mountain Home West Plains and Garden Bottom. Entry is blocked along roads and trains as fear and disruption grow.
Manhattan, reo. 4 cmain wW B Leicester received orders from Governor Stanley to requisition pew clothing for company 3 K N G of this place. About 0 of the boys who formerly belonged to company I and volunteered during the war will return to the old company and the remainder of the 64 men will be recruited.
A sworn report presents assets and liabilities of The Savings and Loan Association. Charles B. Elliott attests accuracy dated January 17, 1889. Officials listed include WM. Macferran president cashier and others from financial and public institutions. The document notes 5511 shares in force, 233 real estate loans, 586 shareholders, average loan 750, and five-year cash receipts of 384,038.08 at N. E. Cor. Sixth and Kansas Ave., Topeka Kansas.
A message from Judge Hook of Leavenworth dated February 4 says he prefers no public reception on arrival home. Newspapers had suggested a public depot demonstration, but he requests no display. The committee of businessmen who planned the reception canceled all arrangements.
Washington reports semirelated update as James A. Sexton of Chicago has grown worse in the last day. His brain function is affected, respiration is seriously impaired, and he is considerably weaker.
Col Moonlight of Leavenworth Kansas was critically ill after a bout of grip and a severe coughing spell Tuesday night caused a lung hemorrhage. He fell and sustained injuries while being attended by his daughter Mrs Murphy as his condition remained alarming but friendshope for improvement with his son in law E Murphy in attendance.
Sig Barnabel director of antiquities and arts arrives from Rome to supervise transferring the Marcian library from the decaying Palace of the Doges to the Zecca near by the ancient mint.
The Tribune reports heavy domestic buying on the local stock exchange with foreign holders selling extensively. New arrivals include the Majestic from Liverpool with over 2 million dollars in American securities and the Lucimata carrying around 8 thousand dollars more. Steamers bound for New York also carry packages containing American stocks for London accounts.
A local notice states a fire sale of old garden seed will be burned off on Saturday forenoon February 11 to make room for new Northern Seeds Mina.TM stock. The announcing party promises the completion of the stock burn and introduces the upcoming seed line.
Foreign holders have sold American stocks through a large credit balance held by American bankers overseas. The pattern suggests substantial outbound purchases by non residents, with the balance approaching a notably high level.
Washington February 4 a lively contest is on for the assistant countiescomer ship of the general land office as Frank W Mondell of Wyoming to resign March 4. Ex Governor Richards of Wyoming leads the field with geographic familiarity and land knowledge, while several candidates vie for the post.
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