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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1898
Page
2
It promotes Diamond Dyes as easy to use on cotton and mixed fabrics with special colors for different materials. The ad claims a ten cent package can save ten dollars, advises proper selection for cotton or wool, and promises full color without staining hands. Special dyes are needed for wool and cotton to achieve lasting results.
Associate Alumnae of Vassar College reported a $50,000 endowment chair gift at their annual meeting held at the Hotel Savoy New York February 10. A luncheon followed the session, the largest turnout in twenty-one years with 235 covers, while plans included tourism and rail travel promotions for Eureka Springs Arkansas resort.
Atlanta residents debate a so called kissing epidemic sparked by Mrs Kingsberry and echoed by Rev Sam P Jones. Leaders warn against intimate acts and urge modesty and purity while officials question enforceability of any prohibition.
Toledo voters faced a brief setback as the council passed a unanimous ordinance repealing all municipal lane and Sunday closing laws. The measure now goes to the aldermen and mayor for signature, likely ending Toledo’s controversial blue laws after one more Sunday. Local citizens recall past hardships, likening it to the cholera year of 1354.
A clipped 19th century letter reveals Henry and Senate officials urging Lady Somerset to return. The missive praises her health and strength, presenting a patronal request amid personal appeals and loyalty.
Address request to H Bucklen Co in Chicago to receive a free sample of Dr King s New Life Pills. Trial promises proof of merit for constipation sick headache malaria and liver troubles. Pills advertised as vegetable and gentle yet effective with regular size per box. Sold by Swift Holliday druggists and subscription to The State Journal.
The board of aldermen voted 24 to 1 to direct the corporation counsel to draft an ordinance imposing a license tax of 1000 dollars on each department of department stores. The tax amount was removed for later determination. Residents claim big dealers drive tenants from smaller Malin Street stores, with councilman Adam and his brother owning large department outfits.
The Tappar stone house once used to imprison Maj. Andre during the revolution reopened for a public dance and feast. Charles A. Pike, owner, hosted about 300 guests with music and festivities, reviving memories of 1558 rather than the Spirit of 776, while former owner Dr. Stephens had refused admission.
Severe cold formed an ice jam across the St Lawrence river near Morrigore, blocking the waterway. The river rose over five feet as Canadians move portable property inland, and steamers maneuver to keep the jam from pressing downstream toward the rapids.
Topeka audiences will see Miss Esther Cuff, daughter of Mrs. Martin Cuff of 315 Clay Street, with Hal Reid in Human Hearts next Monday and Tuesday evenings. The 18 year old Topeka girl, who left five years ago for New York and later studied drama, has earned favorable notices in eastern press and now performs under the name Humero as Beth Larkins. Also noted is a police warning about a charity fraud by a Merishy woman preying on well meaning citizens, often with children, collecting goods and valuables.
The president sent to the Senate nominations including John H Bagmann for receiver of public moneys at Turret Arizona George W Stewart for register at Visalia California and Charles Wiking agent for the Umatilla agency in Oregon Also a cough medicine ad and a stray line mentioning W W Stansfield of Kansas
A Medina New York wire story quotes a sensational letter from the late George M Pullman. An unnamed Medina acquaintance relays the document noting Pullman’s admission of past selfishness and the burden of responsibility for unequal shares and the need to make amends.
The Kansas agents of Northwestern Insurance Company of Milwaukee gathered in this city for their annual reunion social and business meeting. hosted by general agent J. W. Poindexter, the event featured a Tuesday night dinner at his residence and plans were announced by officers including J. Hacker, Leavenworth, secretary C. Brigg, lawrence, and executive committee members J. C. Clark Guthrie Ok. Arthur Eucker Junction City, C. Challis Hiawatha. Attendees listed include W. H. Collett Atchison M. Hacker Leavenworth J. R. Gentry Lawrence EF Swift Ottawa H J Bailey Fort Scott Z. Curtils Hiawatha J A Wheatley Seneca R. M. Poindexter Beloit J. Clark Guthrie and Arthur Bucker Junction City.
Bucklen's Arica Salve claimed as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever boils tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Priced 25 cents a box sold by Swift Holliday Drug company.
A discussion on women's health and roles, contrasting the ideal of marriage with motherhood as the source of happiness to some, and the pain of disease or weakness for others. The piece references Dr. Pierce and his Favorite Prescription as a remedy, noting testimonials and the influence of traditional gender expectations in society.
Chicago, Feb 10 Adolph I Luetgert was found guilty of murdering his wife and sentenced to life in prison. He laughed upon the verdict, which was reached after a 72 day trial. The jury debated 19 hours before delivering the verdict, and Luetgert sought a new trial while vowing appeal.
A trio wearing clown outfits and pantomime talk robbed F W H Krenning at No 17 Pauchenbaek avenue St Louis on Feb 1. They stole 3 ½ by from silverware a diamond charm and left with no cash. Mrs Krenning woke husband and son who pursued but the burglars vanished.
In Lexington Kentucky Col Thomas B Moore of Bourbon County a former Confederate paralyzed in the right arm proposes a left handed duel with Desha Breckinridge editor of the Herald over a political letter. Breckinridge declines to discuss the challenge while Breckinridge is in Frankfort and Moore awaits a reply.
In San Francisco on February 10 the regents authorize establishing a college of commerce within the University of California. President Kellogg is to seek a naval engineer instructor detailed under a 1873 act to lead the new college, with possible eastern educators invited for the commencement address. Courses will cover technical and mechanical branches along with strictly commercial studies including iron and steel vessel construction.
Preparations for the Arion mask Ball on Friday night at Madison Square Garden are near completion. The interior will depict an ancient Egypt scene with Ramses II era decor and sphinxes representing well known public men placed around the garden.
St Helena Cal Feb 10 The wine makers corporation controlling fifteen million gallons of wine works to block further price reductions predicting that another drop will ruin the wine industry in the state A movement to control distribution of wine held outside the corporation is under way and would restore prices to profitable levels.
Chicago dated dispatch reports W J Calhoun would accept a presidential appointment to the interstate commerce commission if offered, though he has not sought the post and has only heard of it through newspapers. He described his candidacy as passive, noting he has not applied for the position.
Judge Lefever in Denver district court after four months of hearings reduced water rates for the Denver Union Water Co. The new schedule lowers charges but advances a partial victory for the company, aligning the rate with the average in Chicago, St. Louis and Cincinnati as claimed by the citizens committee.
County commissioners formally accept the new bridge and approve the fast estimate. The board chair says the county will retain charge and not turn the bridge over to the city, with piers riprapped and protections completed. Other notes warn of water and pipe companies reaching across jurisdiction and mention various local ads and notices, including travel tickets and a medicinal salve.
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