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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1898
Page
8
A fragmented passage speaks of ancient wisdom guiding sick care and modern medical authority. It hints at powerful health knowledge, fever treatments, and directional guidance from a central city figure, implying broader scientific laws shaping remedies.
Women of Sioux City form a Klondike club after a men only mining group refuses women members. The Alaska mining company plans to recruit about 40 to 50 women for a March start, with public details to follow after officers are elected. Members will focus on speculation rather than active mining.
Governor Whampton urges support for the Tellet fund warfare to aid Cuban independence. He argues prevention is partly good and partly deplorable yet necessary, urging government influence to support a Cuban republic and end civil war, saying freedom must be upheld worldwide.
In St Louis February 12 the National Assembly of the League of American Wheelmen adjourned after a long session. The Sunday racing local option was defeated again with a proposed amendment allowing state divisions to decide locally. A pamphlet with the law and court opinions will be distributed, reflecting similar efforts by labor groups in several states.
A fragmented early 20th century note compares inspecting cars to examining the human body. It warns that neglecting defects harms engines and people, urging attentive self care and caution with daily habits like coffee intake, linking mechanical vigilance to personal health.
A bitter quarrel between Cyrus Leland and Judge Samuel R. Peters of Newton during the Kansas day celebration over the division of the state into two federal districts triggers a split in the local GOP. Peters refuses patronage promises, sparking a rift with Leland and signaling a broader Republican shakeup with Baker and Curtis involved.
Jacek Harris declares another bid for Congress in Kansas Second District. Six candidates are listed by party, including Cubrison Gates Funston and Bowersock with Wyandotte and Lawrence affiliations. Portey backs elective railroad commissioners as a Populist reform. Moore and Desh clash in Marion Fourth District race amid intra party tensions.
Vancouver from February 1 reports that Chinese youths attached to the regation have been marrying English girls. They allegedly persuade them to marry, then take them to China and sell them. If the wives resist they are discarded with nothing, locked in empty houses to scream. Parents ban alliances and suffer degradation in silence as the Press seeks government action to curb such international marriages.
Frank Buffington Vrooman, once assistant pastor at People's Church, heads a new Alaska venture for the Kiundike Yukon and Copper River Mining company. The project aims to dredge river beds to separate gold from sand and gravel, with eight dredges to operate day and night under a Seattle to Sitka route and mail service logistics. The roster includes Dr. Washburne as surgeon, engineer Dean, and several corporate officers, with expeditions from Pintania and Taiva to prospect pay streaks along the Yukon and Copper River regions.
A Chicago jury in Judge Chetlaine's court convicted David Frost of violating the prohibition ordinance by covering fruit baskets with red tartar, fined $150. City Attorney DeVine vows a compulsory prosecution against future violators as fruit dealers on South Water Street note the practice aids sale and preservation, while prosecutors allege it misleads buyers.
Howard Gould filed for admission to the New York Stock Exchange and bought the seat of the late George T. Green. The admissions committee will vote at the next meeting on Feb 14. Gould would be the third family member to own a seat, though Jay Gould never gained approval because of his tainted ties to the Black Friday disasters.
New York February 12 Daniel S Lamont vice president of the Northern Pacific Railway has been bedridden for several days with typhoid like symptoms. Officials say the illness has materially improved and danger of fever has passed making a return to duties likely soon.
St Louis reports Justice George B. McPFarlane of the state supreme court died at 7 am following an appendicitis operation. The brief notice states the death occurred in St Louis on February 12. The cause was post operative complications.
Berlin reports Dr. Darth urged the United States not to overlook Germany s refusal of reprisals while cautioning that American treatment remains a concern. Count Posadowsky said Hamburg measures followed alarms about infected consignments, noting similar findings in Berlin. He argued Germany acted in self defense and called for new tariffs within future treaties to avoid warlike steps, hoping for a peaceful path ahead.
A Washington message states J. B Peairs will arrive Monday to assume duties as superintendent of Haskell Institute, relieving Swett once the school property is transferred. Dr. Dixon is named distant superintendent and will move from school physician to the new role.
Fr Scott paper quotes Representative N Ury replying to an inquiry that Gov Leedy did not send a proposed railroad bill and he has not seen it yet. He says he will decide for or against once he reads it and supports an extra session to act on the measure with a plan to pass, veto, then call another extra session.
Leavenworth Miss Helen King a June graduate of the American school of dramatic art has accepted a part with The White Heather company in New York City. She was chosen from twenty girls at a competitive examination and marks her first prominent role since graduation.
Rio Janeiro dispatch says representatives from Rio Grande do Sul Parana Santa Catharina and Minas Geraes may soon declare separation from Brazil and form an independent republic. Brazil orders for twenty locomotives sent to the United States are viewed as a renewal of commerce between the two nations.
Seattle reports that vigilance committees are forming at Skaguay and plan to drive out bushs and bumco rn. The drive follows daily reports of holdups and petty larceny and warns lynchings may occur unless authorities act promptly.
Sioux Falls Feb 12 Governor Lee today removed Insurance Commissioner Kipp from office amid alleged blackmail charges against Traders Insurance of Chicago. The governor plans to prosecute Kipp, who resisted removal. Reports say the governor may seek militia to seize the commissioner's books, since access by other means appears impossible.
Chicago police seek Bart Conway a Wilented youth and Miss Glite Wilson daughter of a Nebraska stock man after they reportedly ran away together their families allege a pact was formed and the pair left under unclear circumstances in early February clues point to a possible elopement with tensions rising among musical circles involved parties and investigators seek the missing pair to confirm the story
A dispute between the state board of charities and the Rock Island Halfway Company over switching coal to the Topeka asylum nears mandamus action. The railroad seeks 60 cents per ton before switching, threatening coal shortages. authorities consult the attorney general and consider compelled handling of freight under state oversight.
Secretary Coburn of the state board of agriculture delivered a humorous address to the Kansas City Live Stock Exchange and their guests on pork under the title Pork Dressed and Undressed. He praised the pig as a coin condenser and a maker of ham bacon and more, noting its reach from noble tables to humble laborers as it nears control of land fat while paying debts to farmers. The reception followed the event for exchange members and their wives.
Wichita police detain a young colored woman in the city jail after an odd arrest around 2 am. She appeared queer and had to be carried to the station and has since slept through two days, not waking even for meals brought by Turkey Pavis.
Cork's mayor arrives from New York to promote the big Bicentennial celebration in Ireland this year. He joins Miss Mund Goone and John Redmoni MP in touring the country to drum up enthusiasm and is expected to give a lecture during the campaign.
In Pittsburg on February 12, two more bodies were recovered from the Wednesday night blaze ruins, bringing the total to 13. The deceased include William Finch of the Pittsburg Fire Department known as Littie and George Newman of the Philadelphia Natural Gas Co. An additional 200 workers to clear debris, with eight buried today and others to be interred tomorrow.
Mrs. John Tansay of 180 Baker Street Detroit recounts aiding her daughter’s illness. She praises Dr Quitamin Pink Fills and the Williams Medicine Company, noting the product’s affordability and physician endorsements. She urges other mothers to try the remedy for various ailments.
Lent begins next week as prices surge for fish and salt pork. Mackerel and herring grow scarce with costs up to two to four times normal, while salt herring and fresh pork demand higher prices. The poor face steep costs as supplies shrink and boarding houses brace for higher meals during the season.
Syracuse University Chancellor James R. Day and Rev. James M. Buckley face civil actions seeking damages for alleged defamation. Plaintiff Rev William D. Rockwell claims 10,000 to 25,000 in total, arising from statements about Mrs Persis Wing Peck and related church figures, plus arriving claims tied to a December 1907 NY Sun piece and a December 6 Christian Advocate article. The case alleges conspiracy to harm church officers and seeks combined judgments of 25,000 plus 4 for Day and Buckley. additional papers in motion target 335,000 in damages.
Goods include Bigins Walthams Hampden brands with silver cases for men and women. Key wind watches $2 to $4 stem wind $2 to $5 gold filled $10 to $15, Elgin and B R Raymond brands in silver or filled cases. New watches price match any firm. Diamonds priced on request. 605 Kansas Ave.
A distressing scene at St Pauls AM church in St Louis follows a revival gathering. Eliza William, wife of Louis Wie Wams, killed her infant in a blanket swap and then leapt from the bench in a hysterical act as mourners gathered. The child perished during the church incident. Local authorities and witnesses recount the tragic sequence.
Feb 13 report notes Von der Ahe in Pittsburg matter before Judge Hufitio. Writ of habeas corpus discussed. Buffington warns case could be suspended. grand jury summoned at Mapitua. court proceeds amid defense claims and abduction allegations.
Telegram from Colorado reports H Trainer’s condition shows improvement. Attending physicians who previously expected extended care now believe she may soon come home. L L Mingsing, Trainer’s father, has retired from Colorado Springs and says she is still recovering.
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