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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1899
Page
7
An inventive Cincinnati patent promotes a sealed bath cabinet selling for 6d with a vapor bath system that allegedly cures rheumatism, obesity, and skin diseases. Endorsed by physicians and publicized with testimonials, the device promises portability, easy use, and a money back guarantee from World Manufacturing Co.
Emporia reports the death of Joseph F. Culver a longtime resident of the town after a four month illness mainly rheumatism and pneumonia. He leaves a wife four daughters and four sons. Funeral plans indicate Sunday service at his home and burial in Pauntiac Illinois.
Robert Fitzsimmons declares he will accept a challenge from Sharkey if backed by funds and posted money, lambasts Lenox Club, and outlines terms for a potential twenty five round fight or longer, while ex-governor Job A. Cooper dies suddenly in Denver of heart failure after a period of illness.
The same company returned to Topeka with Sydney Grundy’s Bowing the Wind and faced a cooler response than during its first visit. Four months earlier the audience was more attentive and sympathetic, but last night the company failed to match that effort though the feminine portion still wept at poignant moments. The cast included Amelia Gardner as Rosamond Hall as Hrubazon and Russ Gardner in stronger form than Hall, with Turner and David also delivering notable performances despite some uneven acting and melodramatic tendencies.
Pittsburg morning reports a new agreement setting eight hours as the workday in coal mines across Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana and Illinois starting April 1 1899. The wage talks for the coming year were settled after midnight by a secret joint committee of operators and miners with vows of silence. The miners had pressed for a 10 cent cut but the concession was made despite strong arguments on both sides.
Newcastle Pa Jan 21 Rev Arthur D Bradford United States consul general at Amoy China under Lincoln died yesterday at his home Buttonwood near Newcastle aged 86 descendant of Governor William Bradford of Plymouth with relics of the Pilgrims He was an abolitionist and a contributor to magazines Captain Glass to head naval training station Goat Island San Francisco Jan 21 former commander of the Charleston arrives from the Orient and will assume command after recovering health
Sir Tatton Sykes arranged a substantial provision for Lady Sykea Lennon before leaving for Mexico with his nephew Mr Thebald C. Sykes. The arrangement ensures she is cared for during the absence.
Washington January 21 Mrs John A Logan unveils the empinidheus a social novelty amid an epidemic. She invited six bedridden friends to luncheon sending trays to their homes with a pet containing order details and warm wishes for their recovery.
In Passat New Jersey Miss Emma Rumpler 23 died and Miss Grace Winthrop was injured when a three story brick building housing Rumpler's bakery caught fire on Main avenue. Rumpler attempted to retrieve jewelry from her bedroom and died after returning to the room to save her trinkets. Winthrop leaped from the third floor and was rescued by firefighters but suffered injuries.
In Lexington Michigan a Wentworth Military academy incident led to nineteen cadets sent home since Thursday night. Two cadets were expelled and seventeen others stood with them as the dispute over running the school intensified. The cadets reportedly resisted orders, prompting the expulsions and suspensions.
Washington on June 21 1940 the interior secretary ruled in the Arch bishop Ireland land title dispute over 98178 acres in Minnesota. Under the July 17 1940 contract with St Paul Minnesota Manitoba Railroad Ireland was not a purchaser but under the March 30 1983 contract he was a purchaser. Lands under the first contract revert or go elsewhere while those under the second contract go to Ireland.
A Philadelphia Times recounts Sir Rowland Hill, famed English postal reformer, once a schoolmaster whose health declined and who, while traveling in 1836, stopped at an inn as a postman delivered a letter to the innkeeper’s daughter, sparking ideas that led to postal reform.
In Stafford Kansas a woman recounts ill health from coffee and nervous spells. After a doctor advised quitting coffee, she tried Postum Food Coffee, boiling it fifteen minutes as directed. She reports better health, clearer skin, and prompts others to switch, including a neighbor and her father.
A girl pretends to pay postage for a letter from her brother to avoid revealing poverty. The unsealed letter is empty, the trick leads to Sir Rowland Hill pondering postal reform. The incident convinces him a system allowing such deception harms the nation.
New York Jan 21 James B Weir prominent in American industry dies at home after grip illness. Born 1826 in Ulster Scots Irish descent he moved to the US as a child and began in Philadelphia then New York’s nursery trade. Early California ventures followed then oil shipping and export to Europe. He helped pioneer tramways in England and owned coal properties in West Virginia later operating the Falling Rock Fuel Company.
Vanity Fair notes a shift in society due to the money element. Great houses once opened freely now rarely host, as wealth and expense redefine status. It mentions a practice where a debutante or hostess pays for influence, with large sums given as a douceur for access to guests.
Boston Jan 41 T B Kinraid the sole scientist of the Keeley motor says Philadelphia dispatches claiming tubing and compressed air powered the device are baseless. He visited Keeley’s workshop last week and warned against sensationalizing minor details. He noted the stock company funds know the truth and would deny a swindle if it existed.
Toronto January 21 The Ontario government has received word that American lumber firms cutting logs in the province intend to seek permission to tow their logs to the U S before navigation opens. If refused they may sue, claiming the prohibitory law breaches their vested rights. The bill requires logs cut in Ontario to be manufactured into wood in Canada before export.
Prof. Carlos V. Cusacis, Spanish teacher at Louisiana State University, has been offered the position of teacher of Spanish and French at Harvard University for the next academic year. He is a New Orleans native and graduate of the University of Barcelona and Tulane University.
A Chicago advertisement from December 12 1898 touts Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for general debility nerve fatigue and kidney liver and stomach disorders. It cites physician Edward Phelps and mentions long studies and university ties while praising restored energy improved appetite and overall vitality.
Toston January 1 Tom Sharkey says he plans marriage and settling in Boston where he believes the city suits him best. He vows to remain the same Tom Sharkey among friends and not be driven by fame. Sharkey reportedly holds a $50,000 bank balance and states he earned $7,500 for beating Hublin $17,500 for defeating Corbett and $15,000 for his win over McCoy.
Boston January 2 The British bark Austria from Cebu Philippines arrived this afternoon. She carried 200 tons of Cavite fortifications destined for the Dewey fleet. The fortifications were reportedly destroyed by American ships at Manila and later loaded in the Austria’s hold before departure from Manila.
Akron January 21 The stock surge leads to Ferdinand Schumacher's retirement as president and a full officer shakeup. Robert Stuart of Chicago will assume the presidency after Schumacher sold all his shares.
Four batteries of the First Maine regiment landed in Cuba and re embarked Havana January 21 after failing to receive orders. General Hrooke warned Major Newcomb no orders, while Major General Lee awaited reply. Rumor says the Watterton may be returned to the United States and mustered out. Godfrey's Seeends cavalry moved to Pinar del Rio. Coffeyville elects plan for a new electric light plant hiring Mr Cain of Bryan Texas to draft specs and begin work.
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