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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1900
Page
6
A series of testimonials from women across the Midwest describe relief from menstrual irregularities dyspepsia and nerve disturbances after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and related products. Readers are urged to contact Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for advice and to write for further letters of endorsement.
The trial of Joseph Leach for murder in the first degree is scheduled in federal court next week. Defense attorneys argue insanity, citing Leach’s two-year jail stay and prior mental health episodes as factors shaping the case. Dozens of witnesses from Maryland to Kansas are summoned, with testimony planned from Leach’s family and military colleagues to support the insanity claim.
The attorney general and visitation start a method of procedure in the Western Union Telegraph Co case. The state has filed a demurrer to the plaintiff’s bill and will advance the time argument. They expect the court to overrule the demurrer and for the state to file an answer in code, followed by appointment of a total tas ter.
Testimony and findings indicate an appeal will be taken with Judge Hook presiding on the dem S008 as time allows this week. The Topeka postoffice sold 31.04 worth of postage stamps in the last three months of 1609, a rise from 3808 by 1,008.%. The increase occurred mainly in December. October and November show declines with October at 10,380.02 and November at 4,849,558.91, while December reflects a notable surge.
Water from the new drainage canal flows at a mile an hour toward Lockport with about four cubic feet per minute entering the system. Joliet dam work should finish in four or five days, enabling sanitary use of the canal as the Gates at Lockport will open and later close. The Chicago River level drops eight inches since Saturday, not due to canal flow. Engineer Randolph reports on the canal condition and the Inspection commission will respond promptly with needed changes. Gov. Tanner and the commission expect a formal permit soon after the final report, with a special committee meeting in Chicago a week hence.
Frankfort Ky Jan 2 Judge Wantrell heard a legislative bribery case involving the Louisville Trust Company which faced contempt for refusing to turn over a safety box said to hold 34,500 paid by Whalen to Senator Harrell to influence Goebel’s contest vote. The box owner claims it is private property not subject to orders. The court ordered the box brought and ordered President Levington and other officers to testify before the grand jury.
Bay 8S Sanborn to M B Sanborn 1109 dollars for lots 268 and 260 Buchanan Street Clarence Scott to Joshua Pierce 19 bucks per rood in SE quarter 15-11-15 Reuben Slaughter and wife to Samuel Smith 1600 dollars for portions of lots 250 and 204 Clay Street Samuel S Smith and wife to Evatt Noble 600 dollars same parcels Henry Nichols and wife to P N Phillips 3250 dollars for lots 435 437 439 Mini Nogota Avenue Keystone addition Rob ert Stone and wife to H Warren White 65 dollars for lots 14 16 48 Guthrie Avenue Eueld Park Inter State Land Company to Chas Knowles 2500 dollars for lot 0 Kansas Avenue H McDowall and wife to David M Whitaker 2400 dollars for part northwest quarter 11-15
Tito Janeira reports the government plans to impose a 10 percent import tax on Austria and Portugal starting March 1 while setting a 0 percent rate on imports from France and Italy. The move aims to regulate trade and protect domestic industry amid ongoing economic policy shifts.
The Navy Department received word from Admiral Watson of the death of Landers James W. Carlin aboard ship after an attack of pneumonia. Reports also state Captain CL A Aingate of the Marine Corps died at Guate on Dec 24 after a surgical operation.
Washington reports General Wood in Havana informs the war department of deaths in Cuba. H. C. Flood died at Santiago de Cuba in December from malarial fever. Hospital Seawacs B. PF. Ciffin died at Cietuexus on December 31 from illness.
Annapolis Md Jan 3 The Maryland Legislature convened in regular biennial session at noon. It will adjourn by April 3. Governor Lowndes message read and both houses adjourned until Wednesday next when new officials will take part in Gov. Jonas Walter inauguration ceremonies.
North Topeka column records transfers visits and socials across Van Buren and Curtin streets. Local residents include L A Altman and John Powers families, Miss Gertie Emory returns to Kansas City, Mrs. Cox hosts millinery sale, and Fraternal Aid and Order chapters plan officer installations amid New Year events.
Cameron burglars blew open the Cameron postoffice safe last night and took the contents. C M Reed, chief clerk of the railway mail service, received a telegram confirming the break in Wichita Kansas January 2. The amount stolen is not named.
A five story Detroit building at Washington and Grand River avenues suffered a total loss of Morgan, Pohl & Morris stock worth $50,000 in a January 3 fire. Insurance coverage is reported as only half.
Washington January 3 Corbin of the Lawton fund committee announces subscriptions total 412 dollars with deposits on hand in the Riger National bank and funds on hand now well above 1900 dollars indicating the drive is moving to success as the total nears the goal.
In Pratt Kansas on January 3 a rear window at Hopper Hardware was broken and thieves took about one dollar in cash and four dollars worth of jack knives. They also entered Peak’s Drug Store where the thieves rifled the cash register and took perfume.
Edward Cres singer aged 19 was hanged at Sunbury Pa for the murder of 16 year old Daisy Smith, daughter of a farmer at Boyles Ti Comeenebr case. He shot the girl and cut her throat on August 10, 1388 in a fit of jealousy. He is described as the youngest murderer ever hanged in the State.
A condensed market report notes receipts and price shifts across cattle, sheep, and hogs with steady to slightly lower trends. It highlights wheat futures, oat features, pork declines, and mixed provisions, plus Kansas City and Haven produce movements and regional price activity.
Market reports from Topeka and Chicago show hides and grain prices in flux. New York traders note rising grain demand with bullish tone. prices for corn wheat oats and butter referenced, with commentary on market strength and future prospects.
A damaged fragment touts 5.5.8 as the only remedy that reaches the disease root and promises complete cure. It claims doctors fail with mercurial and potash treatments and describes severe symptoms like joint swelling hair loss and digestive destruction without these remedies. The notice asserts 5.5.8 is free from mineral toxins and guarantees results.
An old advertisement touts a beauty product claiming to restore youth to gray hair, whiten skin, and improve complexion. It guarantees no greasiness, perfect satisfaction, and cures dandruff, with a perfumed, clean preening formula for hair and skin, urging sales across buyers.
Pulveston, Jan. 2. Cotton market remained firm as price levels held steady amid cautious trading. Traders noted limited demand and steady futures, with mill interest steady and merchants watching weather and supply signals.
Market notes indicate on call and sixty day rates around six percent with prime rates referenced. References to commercial bills, government securities, and sugar markets appear with scattered figures and quotation marks. Named broker J C Gomes of Kansas City provides price feed alongside commodity terms and brief market actions.
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