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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1899
Page
3
Chicago’s Joe Corbett remains the most sought Baltim ore trade target amid rumors of a deal with the Yankees and Giants. Reports indicate Baltimore may ship Corbett for a Diabien or other players as part of a broader exchange, with management cautious about timing and terms.
New York June 20 The Cony Island Jockey Club completed purchase of additional acreage at Sheephead Bay It has paid 50000 for 140 acres of laws The land would be worth 4000 annually in seven years The investment aims to beautify the property with a park and roads to create a free course in spring Here the public benefit is stressed as a long term urban improvement
Fragmented 1888 era column reports a long severe sleep illness of a woman near Mexia Texas with medical opinions and remedies cited. It also notes remarks from publisher A Jors about recovery and testimonials for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Additional items include Secretary Long becoming president of a temperance society and bond payments for Pacific Railway bonds.
A townwide remedy claim touts Beggs German Salve as effective for fires cuts burns bruises and various diseases. The advertisement notes neighbors share its benefits and urges sale by all druggists in the area.
A special committee report urges removing politics from state charities and reform schools. It details poor facilities, dangerous dorms, worn floors, and inadequate libraries, recommending strict employment rules and a new commission to supervise.
A historic call to establish a three member commission to study viable industries for state institutions. The commission would investigate economical, practical shop plans, be paid per diem and mileage, and report within a year, with funding to build shops and provide employment as directed by the legislature.
A garbled verse piece centered on Pete Gregory of Osage county and his dramatic presence in the state house. The mock dramatic action shows Pete rising, supporters lining up, and a ceremonial thunderous resolve concluding with a shout of allegiance to Osage. The fragmented dialogue hints at political theater and tribute within a local legislative setting.
The senate committee on judiciary favors Senator Stone's bill to form a new judicial district from Leavenworth county, separating it from Jackson, Jefferson, and Leavenworth counties. Leavenworth residents and others testified for the measure, while opposition plans to attach Jackson county to Atchison county for judicial purposes. A new city court supervises the former justice courts, and reform school issues prompt further inquiry. Senator Anderson's railroad ticket bill, amended and debated, was killed by striking the enabling clause.
The House committees handling three measures reported favorably. One targets ghouls and grave robbers with harsh penalties, another bills against hypnotism, and a third anti cigarette bill all advanced from their assigned panels.
An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a guaranteed treatment for hemorrhoids. It claims rapid relief of swelling, itching, and pain, and asserts many patients avoid surgery and recover in days. The product is marketed by Pyramid Drug Co and sold for 50 cents per box.
Charles Dyer, superintendent of the Western Division at La Junta, Col., repeatedly declines advancement offers from Santa Fe and other roads. He prefers Colorado residence, values his present post, and continues managing the Western Division with steady fidelity.
Argentine readies for a grand railroad dedication in Topeka area with M Dollinger directing construction. Santa Fe officials plan a major ceremony, a special train to bring BE Ripley and dignitaries, and Missouri Kansas speakers. Argentine MC A aims for large Western membership as rail workers show strong interest.
A New York report states the reorganizing Kansas City Pittsburg Gulf railroad scheme advances to final details. The proposed system will be named the Kansas City Omaha and Port Arthur. The kept lines include Kansas City Pittsboro Gulf, Kansas City and Northern connecting road, Omaha Kansas City and Eastern, and Omaha and St Louis. Vice President E L Martin pushed Kansas City to the lead in the title.
An Ottawa to Lebo freight train hit two farmer horses at Lebo on Tuesday night, killing both instantly. A wagon and its driver were unharmed. A local metal pattern will be sent to Topeka for production, with plans to use sheet iron for future layouts.
Four hundred workers at J. E. Tit Shoe Co in Chicago quit. National Shoemakers president Tobin led the strike over alleged blacklisting of old employees and replacement by lower paid women after a shift in manufacturing. Tit said union attempted to run the business and would not permit idle factory.
City of Mexico reports January 2 inaugurates Puertozuelo Light and Power plant operated by water power. The station, built by Sebastian de Mier under a government concession, generates about 4000 horsepower at low cost. Turbines supply Puebla with 2000 incandescents and other uses.
In Havana on January S seventy five American women met to arrange a memorial for the February 1 destruction of the battleship Maine. The program includes prayer and singing with participation by marines from Texas and a request from Captain Sigsbee. The committee debated Cuban and Spanish participation but resolved to invite representatives to avoid offense.
The World prints an interview with John Sherman criticizing expansion into the Philippines. He argues imposing government on 7 000 000 people is monstrous and urges withdrawal from the islands. He questions sending troops to Manila and states he would vote to ratify the treaty only if sentence as stands.
New York reports detail cyanide infused facsimiles sent to Harry Cornish under chromo-senger cover aimed at proving police progress. A dying note about Kate Adams’s death on December 28 adds to the investigation as authorities chase indirect leads and await toxicology results while a Broadway address figures in the latest mailings.
Louisville clergymen endorse Bishop Potter's views in a debate on the saloon issue. Right Rev. Thomas J. Dudley, bishop of the Episcopal diocese, supports Potter's remarks as wise and fact-based, reflecting a broader sympathy among Louisville religious leaders for his stance.
It claims Hostetter's Stomach Bitters makes digestion biliousness and dyspepsia easier to handle. The ad asserts quick relief as the stomach returns to strength and health.
A wary feature of the year is the rise of sudden mysterious deaths blamed on unseen causes. The piece argues doctors misstate immediate deaths and exalts kidney health, promoting Warners Safe Cure as a remedy to prevent pneumonia and heart failure by supporting the kidneys.
Prominent church and temple leaders in St Louis speak in support of Bishop Potter. They call saloons a source of harm and distress while endorsing measures to regulate or reform the saloon environment as a step toward the common good.
Washington Jan 25 Nearly every senator has a candidate for the librarian position left open by John Russell Youre’s death. The president is expected to settle the matter soon. Names mentioned include Murat Halstead and J Addison Pureter with Hanna in Auers’ camp supporting Hulstein. Garfield denies seeking the post.
William A. Eddy lifted four seven foot kites with tin foil collectors to gather electricity last night in Bayonne New Jersey. A bare wire ran from the kite cable to coils around soft iron and a Leyden jar. The current entered a ground wire through an electric switch. Clarence Beebes witnessed the first spark, though smaller than Eddy expected for such a high collector.
The steamer Ysabel carries news from Santa Cruz via resident trader Mr. Parrest that natives captured a Sydney yacht but two white crewmen escaped into the bush. At Basile heurtin they found the burned Curlew wreck and rescued the Curlew’s boy, the sole survivor of that crew.
New York dispatch notes Rear Admiral Kautz will arrive with the Philadelphia at Apia to investigate the Samoan situation and report facts to the department. The findings could bolster demands already presented to Germany by Ambassador White if the report confirms Consul General Osborne's dispatches. Officials expect the Philadelphia to act on orders.
Graphed to Rear Adair Raute will leave San Diego Thursday for Heno Inn en route to Apin. The vessel may be delayed if Chief Engineer Bates cannot provide an artesan ce. It is expected that within 19 days the cruiser will reach her destination.
The Toledo Commercial reports a Saturday program at Crawford theater featuring Town Topics musical comedy with a strong cast and new specialties. Performances praise lively numbers and a well received cake walk by Mack and Tennehill. John Sullivan vaudeville act and Jake Kitrain as partner join Tuesday shows. Dorothy Morton Overs company with 38 performers, led by Dorothy Morton of Fencing Master fame, booked for matinee and evening next Saturday February.
A late inheritance of five thousand dollars arrived after a man died of starvation. The money, sent from England, arrived just in time to prevent burial in the potter's field. An epidemic note praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as preventing pneumonia after la grippe, claiming its efficacy and offering it through druggists.
Senator died Scott telegraphed President MacKinley after a caucus nomination week ago. He stated on top another vote for expansion. The message reflects strong administration silence as a disparaging remark.
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