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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1900
Page
3
Physicians claim the disease resists cure and potash and mercury worsen it. A suggested remedy, a plant based treatment from Swift Specific Co of Atlanta, is promoted as a safe alternative with free self-treatment literature.
An account of a military expedition to the Yukon reaching Fort Gibbon is told with Indian aid noted. The narrative describes travel logistics, provision handling, and interactions with local Indigenous people during the campaign, including living conditions and daily tasks at the fort and surrounding area.
Advance guard of the army of educators has begun to enter Chicago for the annual convention of the department of superintendent of National Educational Association. President Dowling expects strong attendance from many colleges and universities. Welcome ceremonies open with remarks and a three day program of morning sermons and evening lectures.
A New York case details a life sentence after the murder of Ludtines Muchio in Fairview on April 4. The suspect was electrocuted, with a sequence of blows and a baxer scene described before life ended.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names such as Jeanle Healy and references to a marriage or spousal situation near Pail River in February. The passage is garbled with many illegible words but hints at personal relations and possible events around a wife and custody or residence.
In Santa Fe on February 16 a party led by Second Vice President Paul Morton and spouses, guided by J B Hurley, visited a gambling house. Police Magistrate Newcomb confirmed charges of harassment and exposure causing arrest, the Ladies sought to view Bret Harte figures amid roulette, faro, and keno games.
Denver editors report Harry Harris seeks to mobilize railroad stations along Colorado lines for a beauty program. He urges railways to plant lawns and flowers around stations and encourage communities to display grasses and shrubs. The plan, already piloted in the East, draws broad support and may be adopted locally.
Neubert takes master mechanic position in Newton, superseding Gavitt. Former Oklahoma division supervisor appointed head of motor division with city headquarters. The shift follows Santa Fe promotions, amid changes in the local shop hierarchy and staff adjustments.
Austin Texas opens an open hearing by the railroad commission to receive complaints from Texas railway employees about the practice of double-header trains. Representatives for the alias will be heard, and arguments will cover whether the practice should be prohibited. The act passed by the legislature has rapid interest as rail labor nationwide seeks compatible laws in other states.
A Denver sale reports a road transferred for one dollar amid a complex bundle of assets valued at millions. The buyer acquires track, rights of way, stations, spurs, depots, houses, warehouses, tanks, and assorted equipment including locomotives and rails, with liens and contracts attached.
The Emporia division endures retrenchment under new superintendent Dolan. Six switchmen, two engine crews and a telegraphist lost positions as payroll cuts of about 2400 dollars monthly began. Telegraphers reassigned, Strong City duties trimmed, and crews consolidated to meet reduced demand amid potential unrest.
The jury awarded Conductor G. C. Canola $15,008 in a damages verdict against the Weabasts after a wreck in Missouri City in 1837. Canola claimed nerve damage and a broken rib from the incident, with the trial marking the first record, while the Wabash defendants sought a new trial claiming jurors read newspapers before the first verdict.
January payrolls for the Pennsylvania Railroad pension fund show 808 employees affected. The average annual pension bill tops 200 000 dollars, covering a wide range of positions from watchmen to clerks and carpenters. J. J. Merrill resigns as superintendent of transportation for the Kansas City, Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad to join a fast freight line. He has prior service with Minneapolis and St Louis, Nogiturn Pacific, Chicago Burlington and Northern, and Great Northern, ultimately supervising car operation before moving to the Gull road post.
Foote is ratified as secretary of the Kansas City Local Passenger Association after conditions to include Langenworth St. Joseph and Atchison and Southwestern bureau interest. Mir Foote to assume charge upon acceptance. Also reported, E Akley Lumber introduces locomotive powered logging train near Grand Rapids, moving ten to fifteen logs at five to six miles per hour, signaling a potential shift in lumber camp methods.
The article notes Córdoba leather boots with white Cordovan pairs edged in lace and gold spurs were highly admired in Elizabeth I's court. It describes color variations including buff red black and references court fashion among officials and gentlemen during the Stuart era.
William J. addressed by Mr Bryan before 7,000 in Nashville at the tabernacle on a Saturday night. He spoke on trusts and imperial topics, following the lines of his southern tour remarks.
State central committee members from the Democratic and Populist parties in Topeka plan to meet next Saturday to fix the date and place for state conventions. Fusion appears likely with mutual bluffing and concessions. Col W H Rossington has joined the Republican side, and the Democrats may gain a place on the state ticket while Populists trade seats. The Throop group hosts the deliberations.
Democratic lawyer Rossington abandons his party to join Republicans after participating in Topeka primaries last Saturday. He frames his move as personal alignment with sound money and fusion concerns, insisting he remains a private supporter rather than seeking a leadership role.
Kansas City Kansas open state party delegates will use the Hike lodge as the national convention center. One invitation likely accepted to avoid crowds during the event and to plan for spoils.
Reported that Leavenworth county delegates will be fined for Curtis and rejected by Senator Baker, with Bailey faction dissolving opposition in tech Eastern districts. Shawnee primary lacked contests, Bailey steps aside for Curtis by acclamation. J W Spenable of Gardner announces bid for Republican state senate in Johnson and Miami counties.
The article traces currants and gooseberries from unknown Greek and Roman cultivation to sixteenth century introduction. It notes indigenity claims in northern Britain, possible cultivation in warmer southern regions, and mentions brick currants called squincy berries. References elderberry wine, medicinal uses, and a seventeenth century herbal context, ending with a mention of Thomas’ Evicotric drops.
Mr and Mrs RK Jamison mourn L Taulby brother in law of Mrs Jamison after he perished in Blains Wisconsin last week. An electrician recently moved from St Louis to install an electric light plant and lived in the plant's apartments. While others worked he was burned to death as a shingle mill next door caught fire and the flames swept into the plant. The watchman failed to notice him until the blaze spread and Taulby was forgotten. He was later taken to St Louis for burial.
The Allan line steamer Californian ran aground on Ram Island ledge near Portland, Maine, after the pilot left and heavy seas battered the vessel. All passengers and crew, 18 in crew plus cabins, are safe aboard while salvage steps, potential floatation, and cargo inspection are planned.
Contested duel in Cleveland Ohio as Bill Hackney and Mayor Quayle exchange blows in a courthouse hall after a heated exchange over an insult. The Cleveland Leader recounts the four rounds of fighting, noting pauses as onlookers intervene and Hackney exits walking toward Sechech Street unscathed.
The attorney quips about the opposing witness being called a liar after presenting a proposition to the court. The exchange highlights questions of trust and the attorney’s attempt to frame the witness’s weight of evidence.
The Republican primaries were quiet with contests in the Third Fourth and Sixth wards. Snattinger beat Forbes in the Third ward Weber defeated Salmson in the Fourth ward Rodgers topped Valent ine and Sheard in the Seventh ward. for council seats and board of education multiple candidates were named with vote counts listed for key races.
Cecil Rhodes at a De Beers meeting in Kimberley lauded the year's 2,000,000 pound photo of the company and declared the chartered company owns diamonds where its charter exists. He split shareholders into imaginative and unimaginative camps and praised war efforts while asserting loyalty to the queen's flag and Britain’s privilege in Africa.
Richard Hovey, 35, a Barnard College English professor and noted poet, died in New York City on February 26 from apoplexy. Born in Normal, Illinois, he was son of Chan Ranard Hovey, former president of Illinois State Normal University, Dartmouth graduate, class poet, and author of The Men of Dartmouth. He studied further at Harper summer school and wrote drama pieces for Boston papers, co authored Songs From Vagabondia with Bliss Carman, and married Henriette Rossel in 1881, a Delsarte movement leader.
Savannah Ga February reports President Hugh M L Comer head of the Central of Georgia railroad and Ocean Steamship Company and a former prominent figure is critically ill and near death in Savannah Georgia with little chance of recovery.
The ad argues common foods strain daily bills and urges regular use of Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets after meals. It claims tablets supply natural peptones to restore stomach tone, digest all forms of food, and strengthen the system. It touts wide fame and daily use in the United States Canada and Great Britain.
The Savannah merchant Wes lies near death at his home in the city as doctors say his cancer at the throat has progressed. Mar three or four days ago he began sinking gradually and is now near death despite earlier diagnosis in New York three months ago by Dey Chagoitte.
Cleveland readers report on the fish trust using adjusted pricing since last August. The scheme, described as aiming to gain Senate influence, centers on cutting prices in areas where trust control is weak. An estimated 40 percent price rise is noted in regions under partial independence, with some markets aligning to water edge levels.
In San Francisco on February 2 12 year old Arthur Mag pet fled his foster home fearing forced return to New York after his father Dr Theibere was arrested for beating him and paid for transport to the city. He left with 20 cents in his pocket and walked toward New York spending part of his money on a ferry to cross the bay and reaching Pick after about twenty miles of a 3000 mile journey.
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