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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1899
Page
1
Seventeen boxes of Manila cigars sent to Felitives in the cis by Twentieth Kansas Volunteers are held at the post by Postmaster Guthrie. Recipients have been notified of arrival and that they must pay a $1.46 customs duty per fifty cigars before delivery. The incident is viewed as possible duty evasion, yet the sender’s name shows no smuggling intent.
Retrier Adjutant General Allen and Biomaster Major Boyd dispute February salaries as State Auditor Cole withholds the adjutant general’s 125 dollar monthly pay. The row centers on 28 or 30 days in a month, totaling about 15 dollars, with Allen threatening mandamus to force payment while Auditor Cole seeks a legal opinion from General Godard.
An article explains heart troubles often arise from weak digestion and stress rather than organic disease. It urges improving digestion through regular use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets, claiming steady use can cure stomach trouble though cancer of the stomach is not mentioned as curable.
New York February coverage details Henry Corntan's testimony in the Adams poisoning inquiry. He accuses Roland Molineux of sending poison and reveals rival clubs, enmities, and alleged misconduct linked to Knickerbocker and New York Athletic clubs. Corntish disputes prior statements and points to social entanglements and suspicious writings as motives.
Portions of witness testimony reveal Osborn pressing Cornish for names of others and questioning motives as Cornish’s statements clashed with observed symptoms. The defense and prosecution clash over symptoms, possible suppressions, and a dangerous cyanide-related poison discussion. The proceedings touched on vomiting, tests, and a later adjournment as investigators pursued leads.
In Muscat a crisis over a coal station lease to France flared as British forces moved. Rear Admiral Drummond demanded the sultan attend a durbar. the Sultan later capitulated, officially repudiating the Franco agreement after a gunboat threat and naval display.
The Commercial Club plans to issue 60 000 Topeka booklets containing industry statistics compiled by Secretary Anderson. These booklets will be sized to fit business envelopes for nationwide mailing with no extra postage. Firms are urged to purchase in thousands at $40 per thousand with advertisements printed on the cover. Some have already been taken.
Count D Almenas declines Gen Linares challenge citing cowardice claim over Santiago surrender. He vows to continue the campaign against the generals in the senate where he will read a provocative letter from Gen Pando. Pando plans to speak against peace with the United States and then resign his senate seat.
An old advertisement touts Mother’s Friend as the safe external remedy for expectant mothers to ease sickness and prepare for delivery. The copy claims the product prevents danger and is sold at drug stores for 3 a bottle, via The Bradford Regulator Co., Atlanta, Ga.
A Kansas Topeka debate centers on a bill to create a state plumbing board and require exams for plumbers to curb fraud and protect public health. Albert M Hyde of Detroit supports the measure as vital for sanitation, while opponents say it favors plumbers. Hyde cites Texas and eastern states as models and plans lecture tours to sway lawmakers. The bill would appoint examiners, inspectors, and a board of health with master plumbers to oversee licensing.
The Fort Scott district road bill, amid debate over routing through the Fort Scott area, advances to a final vote after amendments. Key figures including Mr Goodno and Mr Bee pressed positions as supporters and opponents argued over county impact and road construction plans.
The salary grabbers won final passage of their bill in a late session after a hard struggle. The measure passed 51 to 35 amid sharp debate led by Mr. DeBurd who condemned the pay seekers as pursuing higher compensation. List of affirmative and negative votes and several absentees are recorded, showing a divided chamber and a costly political dispute.
The house passed four general bills and a rail funding measure. Three appropriations were approved, including $1,000 for a Grand Army museum and support for the Soldiers' Home at Atchison. Topeka Auditorium improvements and a cattle assessment for winter drive were also approved. The measures advanced on a party-line vote.
The Falloon Stuart contest is moved to March 3 with a note that the brick plant at Lansing will supply bricks for state buildings. The house committee on ways and means introduced a bill for a $900,000 appropriation to erect a Tick DinEE at the penitentiary. The brick produced will be used for state buildings.
Nathan Lachtman an 80 year old suspect confessed to a nine year European and American swindle spree. He told Captain Wheeler he earned around 200000 dollars selling brass borings as gold dust and tried to swindle Lowenthal Bros. junk dealers for 17000 dollars. He refused to name accomplices in various cities.
William Leaford, son of Cirk of Kansas City, accepts a 3100 cleanup in Havana under Chief Clerk Lowenthal of Kansas Department. Ford previously served as chief clerk under General Randolph at Fort Riley and taught at the Eh Beean school. He married Miss Reaghier Louis Hauserman, longtime city resident.
The Supreme Court issues a notable ruling in a novel case affecting railroad operations and regulatory interpretation. The decision clarifies procedural questions and outlines implications for industry practices and related legal standards.
West Cleveland Ohio February fast train debate follows U S Supreme Court ruling allowing states to require rail lines to stop at stations with populations over 3 000 if three trains daily are mandated The Lake Shore line had not stopped there residents sued The court upheld the Ohio ruling that state public convenience powers override objections under interstate commerce laws and the decision was affirmed
From Emporia comes word that Engineer Meredith has given up the Salvia passenger run. Firemen Hayman Kopfield William som Davis and Ashbaugh will be examined for engineers this week. The oldest German applicant signs on March 1. Engine 26% returns to duty in the west end at night. Engine 548 damaged between here and Topeka. Heavy movement of empty stock cars westward. Santa Fe to move cars for Pecos Valley and Northeastern road. Officers and crews report for duty, with several on/off board statuses noted.
President Purdy of the Rock Island road says February remains weak for western lines with snowfall only lightly hindering trade. He notes current business matches last year’s pace and a fair corn movement with notable westbound freight. Also, Central Branch roadmaster Dan McLaughlin, aged four years in service, died in Concordia of consumption.
Lieutenant French of the First Montana volunteers was killed in a skirmish near Caloocan. He was 25, son of Stephen B. French longtime New York board of commissioners Republican figure. Born in New York, resident of Helena fifteen years, twice county treasurer, state agent of the Mutual Reserve Fund. He leaves a wife.
New York report details actress Edyth Skerrett’s career decline and retirement after mental strain. Daughter of Rear Admiral Skerrett, she faced intense public and professional pressure from Frohman era theater work. Her mother reluctantly aided her recovery before a final exit to manage health.
Mrs. Littlefield filed a petition in district court alleging a divorce secured by intimidation and attempting to take household goods. The court freed Dr. J E Littlefield from the case for unsupported claims. The report also notes local affairs and a Mason death in Cincinnati.
A Topeka reader shares his 65 year old testimony after suffering backache and nervous fatigue. He describes relief within two days of using Morrow's Kid-ne-oid and claims full cure. The letter urges kidney walkers to try the remedy, noting Yellow Tablets and Liver Lax pellets sold nationwide by John Morrow & Co and Swift & Holiday's drug stores.
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