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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1900
Page
4
The article surveys British and Canadian parliamentary matters and US reactions, noting debates over imperial policy, Canadian support for troop deployments, and staunch opposition to tax provisions. It highlights figures like Quay, Clark, and Bryan, and previews canal and defense expenditure discussions.
In a turbulent South African theater, British forces under Warren face withdrawal amid shifting tactics. General Buller reportedly commences a withdrawal while plans for reinforcing divisions and regrouping troops unfold as the campaign mood grows tense and uncertain.
A Minne Journal critique traces a trust that raises prices on nails and wire, accusing the American Wire and Steel Company of exploiting protectionism to charge foreigners less and Americans more. It cites price jumps from $1.11 to $1.60 and notes government pressure to curb cartel behavior and protect consumers.
A vintage testimonial asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla cleanses the blood to support kidney liver and stomach health. The ad claims it comforts nervousness indigestion and ulcers and cites examples from Euva Bese of Portage PA and a resident of Wilmington Delaware whose child’s sores improved and who slept better after use.
The text argues against monopoly power in the steel and wire industries, citing the American Steel & Wire company. It calls for measures to compel the trust to sell domestically at parity with foreign prices, proposing a 25 percent price advance but opposing special privileges. It also critiques Congressional responsiveness and urges protective action to sustain domestic industry.
A fragment from a 19th or early 20th century periodical offers humorous and cautionary reflections on manners and behavior. It critiques drinking, gender norms, and social pretenses, noting a witless fool and the dog that knows more than most. It references herbal cures and medical quackery and hints at a lively local culture.
A Muscotah report tells how a dog trekking 240 miles in 36 hours escaped from a moving wagon near a bridge over the Neosho River. The dog returned home six hours before a letter about the escape arrived, prompting a local note about the feat.
An advertisement for a Topeka clinic claims chronic lung diseases can be cured by a new method offered free from now until February 17. A staff of eminent physicians from the British Medical Institute will provide consultations examinations and operations at No 43 Topeka Avenue with no charges for three months for those who call in time. The notice emphasizes a guaranteed cure and warns against wasting money on useless treatment.
Chicago philanthropist D. K. Pearson offers $50,000 toward a $200,000 endowment for Fairmount College in Wichita, if $150,000 is raised. Trustees and church leaders Rev Beale and Rev Campbell attend, endorsing the plan and pledging to mobilize funds.
Local Wichita tale recounts how a Cuban pilot once held Admiral Cervera’s watch. Lieutenant Betts refused a $300 offer to sell it, intends to return it to Spain via Wichita as a gesture. The watch, seized from a Cuban conspirator, bears the admiral’s and Spain’s names and ties Wichita to a dramatic Spanish American War relic.
Arkansas City reports a quarrel between farmers J Pri Nps and Charles Good about food removal from a fire. The dispute on a farm east of town escalated after Good moved in. Phillips struck him with a pitchfork, then Good fired a pistol, wounding Phillips in the right breast. Good has been arrested.
Port Scott faces costly interest after city council signed with Eads a stock broker from Kansas City to redeem bonds. He proposed taking up $20,66 of bonds at par, claiming savings of interest though the plan would yield about 4,200 to Eads. The venture aimed to redeem $40,000 in a sinking fund at 1 percent, but was kept from public awareness amid concerns over legality and benefit to the city.
A city council faces critique over mispriced securities issued to a railway company. Bonds held idle across Fort Scott banks drew 91 209 yearly interest for three extra years. Officials claim legal excuses while funds sat unredeemed and unlocated in New York agents.
Reported at Leavenworth federal prison a guard, Michael Carr, insulted Deputy Warden Lemon and was knocked down during a confrontation with Warden Mc Claughty escalating to suspension. Carr filed suit in U.S. district court alleging assault.
Jan 27 Last July, papers reprinted a Memphis tale of Florence Eddowes and her daughters Madeline and Evelyn stranded in Memphis en route to Winfield to meet soldiers. Edward T. Irwin and Winifred Brown, volunteers from Chickamasta park, promised wealth and homes for brides. Brown reenlisted, Irwin farms east Cowley. both women reached Winfield and were sent to Wichita by a local agent.
Kingman January 2. W Fairchild files suit against Zeb T Crider Commission Co of Kansas City for about $2000 in commissions on cattle sales. Attachments issued and sheriff seizes cattle in the area. Petition to Judge P B Gillett for a receiver to take charge of attached cattle granted.
Generous heiress Miss Gould donates 500 to Fort Scott for a library fund. The gift funds book cases and circulation among members, with conditions to maintain access and use by the local association. Hutchinson records note Martin Smith’s fatal train-car incident linked to heart disease, affecting his family.
Independence January 27 G O Sturdyvin of Coffeyville Texas filed suit in district court yesterday against Citizens Insurance Co of Chicago and Northwestern Fire Insurance Co of Chicago. He claimed 3600 in stock wheat pledged as security valued at 10 per cent. The wheat was buried and the loss was adjudged but the money was never paid, Sturdyvin said.
Our Homestead correspondent says our post office was moved last Wednesday. Mrs Joby Findley is our new postmistress, rude to Ber. Mrs H A Brown, our ex postmistress, has Revved for almost twenty five years, and during that time she has certainly.
An inventive Cincinnati maker markets a folding thermal vapor bath cabinet touted as a cure for rheumatism kidney trouble and general debility. Testimonials from doctors ministers and patients claim relief and renewed vigor after use while praising its durability ease of use and claimed ability to sweat out poisons and cleanse the skin.
A blaze in Longton Kas destroyed three business blocks on the west side of Mall Street including Nolders' tacket store two barber shops Rising's harness shop and Brady Bros restaurant. The losses near 10000 with partial insurance coverage. The origin remains undetermined.
Bank of Blunt City notes receipt of 2590 from Pictity and Casualty Co of New York in full settlement for burglary loss on November 25, 1599. It recommends the company as reliable to the banks of the state and Warr reenact tivity. Also includes an advertisement for a miracle cure and free trial at Wesgoner’s drug store on Kansas Avenue.
Rates granted for the annual meeting of the State Bar Association in this city Monday and Tuesday. Officers expect large attendance and a banquet at the Copeland to close the event. A lengthy program of addresses and discussions has been prepared. The association will endorse a proposed constitutional amendment to increase the supreme court from three to seven members.
The jury in the suit of Mrs. Anos Murty against the Kulghin and Ladies of Security awarded her 31 97 after deliberating about an hour and a half. Special questions addressed Mr Murty mental condition and habits, finding he was sane at the time of the offense and a habitual drunkard when joining the order. appeal to the supreme court probable.
In a tense exchange, KEEP SWAN OUT TN imposes a health quarantine against Shawnes county to thwart Dr W B Rwan, secretary of the azure board of health, amid retaliation against Kansas over a Kay county quarantine. The noon order seizes Kay county and enforces a rigid smallpox quarantine within its borders. The Verritoria bonragio announces tests against Harper Cowley and Sumter counties as state officials, led by Dr Swan at the state house, race to respond to Oklahoma authorities.
A garbled and dubious early advertisement urges readers to request pamphlets and circulars from manufacturers about a so called cabinet offering health benefits. It touts durability and curative properties, promises special inducements to agents, and requests readers send money for more information.
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