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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1898
Page
8
Indianapo lle eb AM notes a motor hack blast of the city. The remains of Hart the witest hawkinitn bs the city. The Ark figure and Colonel Hert Dasivet are linked in Hoyts MA Trip to Chinatown. Driver fumbles the vehicle incident and the circus of Lou’s expense.
Florida prospectors headed to Honduras after reports of rich pay dirt in Millebars county. Parties left Valie city for Mandulay with gear and machinery, aiming for the Cetate river. Early work began yesterday, with crews described as healthy and strong, finding rich dirt and favorable climate.
Topeka business man seeks purchase or rental of a modern eight or nine room house with bath furnace steam or hot water heat. Location west of Kansas avenue within eight blocks of Trynefer station preferred. Address inquiries to Journal office. Grain-O ad promotes a health drink as coffee substitute.
Washington February 2 The Vice President and Mrs Hobart hosted a string of entertainments for cabinet members and senators with dinner receptions and afternoon calls. Most events were rescheduled to avoid Cuban harbor calamity delaying the White House schedule.
A New York Chinatown merchant challenges customs on Chinese playing cards valued at two cents per pack. The dispute centers on a 3 percent duty and internal revenue fees. Brokers Troaney and Spence plan to appeal in Washington, hoping to prevent replacement by American cards.
In San Francisco Tammy Ryan III defeated George Green over ten rounds before 4,500 spectators at the National Athletic Club. Ryan showed superior stamina and close work while Green landed several rights, but Ryan’s generalship and body blows sealed the decision as Joe Walcott from New York issued a challenge to the winner.
London reports Adelina Patt refuses a $100,000 legacy from her late husband Signor Nicotini, leaving three children from his first marriage. The article notes her renunciation of the sizable bequest and the ongoing family dispute over the estate.
The Times in London lauds American railroads for their equipment and punctuality, attributing success to one man’s control. It urges English railways to emulate the era by adopting stronger locomotives and greater efficiency, while noting caution about single-person leadership.
The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough will begin a several months tour of Italy within days, leaving London as reported. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised for skin injuries and eruptions, promising satisfaction or money back at 23 cents a box, via Bwitt-Holliday Drug company.
Bradstreet reports show distributive trade steady despite political tension. Strong demand in iron steel and west markets contrasts with softer wool and manufactured goods. Wheat and corn exports rise sharply from the US and Canada. Business failures drop sharply in the current week, with Canada also lower than a year ago.
Fremont Feb 26 The Spiegel Grove homestead of late ex President R B Hayes was levied by the county sheriff to satisfy a $5,000 common pleas court judgment for damages awarded to Mrs Addie M Smith of this city for injuries from a runaway caused by a dog owned by the Hayes estate. Costs total $1.10.
The National Creamery Buttermakers' Association meeting at Hamilton Hall drew a large audience. The Commercial club arranged the program featuring the High School orchestra, the Modocs, Charles Heeske, Frank Weightman, WM. Shiver, and Mrs. George Parkhurst. A free dairy lunch was served and the creamery machinery hall stayed open late. The next convention will be in Sioux Falls in February.
San Diego Feb 26 The movements of Mone Henel Tummelen said to have a commission to select a site for a home for aged and invalid priests of the Roman Catholic church in the United States. He claims a fund of 9,000,000 is set apart for that purpose by the church, fueling speculation about the proposed institution.
Washington February 26 The Nicaraguan government altered its concession to the Haelist Alas company for railroads across the isthmus. United States Consul Loreby at San Juan del Norte reports amendments that could allow damages claims by the Atlas company and invite diplomatic contention if a canal is built.
In Sydney the final cricket test between England and Australia began with one batsman opening and finishing with 61 runs for five down at close. The Queen reportedly enjoys improved health and walks more easily than during Jubilee. China adopts money orders, reported by Denby in Pekin. The sultan plans rearmament and ponders selling parts of his gun collection abroad.
In the House a heated exchange over river and harbor appropriations occurred during the Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill debate. Moody denounced a $150,000 Ractitund Maine item in Dingrey's district as favoritism while Dingrey denied directing it to the Appropriations Committee. The San Pedro item drew applause as a notable passage. An attempt to bring Senate artillery rearmament funding failed after Cox objected.
In Wichita two new scarlet fever cases were reported this week as the city continues to battle the outbreak. Since last fall there have been multiple cases with ongoing transmission and difficulty eradicating the illness.
President Dole of Hawaii left San Francisco aboard the Mariposa this afternoon at 2 o clock bound for Honolulu. A number of Hawaiian delegates were on hand to bid him farewell as the steamer departed.
Washington reports Capt. Henry Robeson, commandant at Portsmouth Navy Yard, has been recommended for promotion to commodore after conflicting naval board findings. Once approved, he would fill the new commodore vacancy created by Admiral Seiff riders’ retirement this month.
London reports allege the American Presbyterian board of foreign missions sold the Jerusalem cemetery to replenish its coffers. The sale, said to violate Turkish law and Jewish burial rights, prompted protests from English mourners who appealed to Washington and Constantinople for redress.
Lieutenant Cordier of the Cuban army with Captain Mahoney to aid the insurgent effort narrowly escaped an assassination in Prescott on February 26. An unknown shooter fired at Cordier as he retreated, Cordier returning fire but missing. Cordier notes a similar attempt occurred years earlier against Mahoney in Montana.
The piece asserts happiness as life’s sole object, guiding all actions from play to crime to work. It argues health is essential for happiness and warns against drugs. suggests dietary change, notably avoiding coffee for ten days to restore balance. It claims coffee lacks true nutritional value and hints at coffee’s economic impact.
Washington February 25 The Joint Traffic association case concluded in the United States supreme court with affurcement. Ex Senator Edmunds led for the railroads arguing the agreement aimed to secure justice and fair play and proper cooperation between lines. He urged the antitrust law should be examined and suggested the court review the transmissouri ruling, while Phelps for railroads urged state rather than national control of competition. Richards for the government contrasted railroads vast interests, argued the agreement restrains trade and that railroads cannot set rates without public oversight.
Lawrence February report states Prof L J Blake of the university received a high level government inquiry acting for Secretary Long asking him to join a five member committee to examine explosives for warships. Blake accepts ensuring the work remains strictly scientific.
San Francisco officials after consulting citizens consider an international exposition to honor California's admission anniversary. Mayor Phelan plans to appoint a commission to launch preliminary work for a midwinter fair soon after the Paris expo. Exhibits from Paris may be moved here and funding will be sought from state and national legislatures. Citizens' committees will be formed shortly.
San Francisco Feb 20 Vice President Brubbs issued a circular noting CP Huntington approved promotions with new officers to commence March 1 Win Sproule promoted to treasurer and trade manager succeeding the late Smurr A D Shepard becomes general freight agent S W Luce named general freight and passenger agent at Los Angeles replacing Shepard Bostwick and Paulking named assistant general freight agents in this city
The San Francisco Stock brewery owes 25000 to creditors and faces settlement at 25 cents on the dollar or foreclosure after transferring property to German Savings and Loan society. Unsecured liabilities total 87000 shared by 22 creditors, Bauer and Schweitzer lead with 25000. A creditors committee was appointed to review affairs. May Buy the Champion. Charles M. Sheldon seeks to buy the Atchison Champion from Col. A. J. Feit to revive it as a morning paper.
A note from May 24 1897 documents Mrs H Marin Wright wife of Rev John R Wright president of Taylor College in Upland praising Paine's celery compound. The letter touts tonic benefits and nerve restoration claims, noting her role in supporting students and civic work.
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