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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1900
Page
8
A Topeka reader recounts six months of kidney and back pain ending with quick relief from Doan's Kidney Pills after trying other remedies. The testimonial names C T Schumaker of 428 Quincy Street and the Rowley and Snow druggists at 017 Kansas Avenue, urging readers to buy only Doan's.
A Tokyo report notes Japan has launched twelve thousand tons and four ships under construction, with two more steamers ordered and another two shuki in progress. United States consul Vinris in Nagasaki cites rapid naval production. overall Japanese shipbuilding shows marked growth with multiple vessels in various stages of completion.
Chr Richard J Minton, Kansan poet, returns tonight to speak at the high school assembly about Kansas history for the New York Tribune. He writes of his present and earlier roles with the Dede Indian committees and military service. A lecture on Early Kansas History is set for February 34 at Lawrence with free admission to University students.
Washington reports Hanna angrily denounces failure to raise 100000 for the campaign fund and demands an immediate cash guarantee. Many local finance committee members resign as leaders threaten to move the convention from Philadelphia to Chicago or elsewhere.
The piece argues Democrats may win this year as Republicans push for a Democratic view. Waggener cites Kaneas district as unique, while Toland and Curtin are targeted by unnamed opponents. The text portrays intraparty clashes and calls Republicans to aid their favored candidates.
Governor Stanley offers a 250 reward for the arrest and conviction of James Harrison wanted for murder in Fas. Seaminet. January 2. Hardeson shot and killed George Stevens and has since been a fugitive. Authorities are anxious to apprehend the criminal. It is believed the reward will motivate officers in the capture of Hardeson.
A six story building at Fourth and Spruce, home to the Aroma Coffee and Spice Co., burned earlier today. Fifteen streams battled the blaze for hours as snow and ice hinder assessment. Stock ruined and damages estimated around 1.0 million dollars, with partial insurance possible.
The State Bar association will urge adoption of a constitutional amendment to expand the supreme court from three to seven justices. It also backed a law setting uniform requirements for county attorneys to address past inefficiencies from incompetent counsel and secure public approval.
Brief reports indicate the War Department supports a plan to improve San Pedro Bay Harbor California to secure four feet of water from the ocean to the river head for practice. Other items note a Senate session and various military and maritime dispatches with dates and semaphore references.
Shawnee County Curtis club lists vice presidents by ward. First ward candidates include H C Safford and HC Blaner. other wards name noted leaders such as D W Mulvane, W T Founthwanl, and James A Troutman with multiple associates in each ward and township.
A Rapid City bank received a visit from an Indian depositor and her squaw daughter who presented rolls of cash and gold coins from two satchels. The cashier counted sums totaling several thousand dollars, issued a certificate of deposit, and closed the transaction after a swift, unusual cash deposit.
R R B Rees of Minneapolis filed an appeal in the supreme court in the Andrews case. Ottawa county district court found Andrews guilty of grand larceny for stealing green coffee prunes and sugar from a Santa Fe freight car. He was sentenced to two and a half years in the penitentiary. An order restraining execution was issued, releasing Andrews until the supreme court rules, subject to a $1200 bond.
Jan 21 report from Low York describes Bowery figures planning a shift to Broadway Buffalo style. A promoter vows to move power and influence, citing duties to save his family while signaling risk of factional feuds and celebrity escorts backing the venture.
A reader claims errors in the first receipt of the GraneNuts Package suggesting serving method. She argues cream or milk alters texture, prefers hot moisture, and praises the product as thoroughly cooked and versatile for instant service.
Prof. Lucien Blake of the University of Kansas told the Commercial club last night that underground pipe corrosion results from electric currents in city streets. He warned that as electric streetcar use grows, electrolysis could require costly pipe replacements, noting early cases in Boston and Cleveland and describing experiments near the Kaw river. He also discussed wireless telegraphy work and his aim for a wireless telephone system, while cautioning that results are not guaranteed.
Harvey L. Jackson, a trader from Malolos, who guided U S troops to a Spanish treasure hoard in Malta era, received no reward after aiding Lawton’s capture. Troops recovered 340 000 in coin plus jewelry but Jackson kept no share and was penniless in Maria.
Governor Stanley appoints Allison D. Gibbs as commissioner of deeds for Manila city and province. It marks the first appointment abroad beyond military cortes, with duties similar to a notary public in this country.
Dispatch from Topeka reports that the Burton influence in the state Republican committee defeated Wichita. Remarks of indignation followed and threats toward Burton were alleged as the Topeka committee's report spread. Miss Jennie Murphy, 16, daughter of former Senator Edward Murphy Jr., Troy, received a $100,000 check from her father at breakfast on her birthday.
Light and water services show low charges under city ownership with 16 candle power incandescent lights at 10 cents monthly to homes and 20 cents to businesses. Waterworks operate with an annual charge of 110 dollars per consumer, plus a basic telephone service and rental fees. The Edinburg system is self-supporting and earns national attention.
Frank Potter, a white man employed at The Plaindealer, was attacked last night on East Seventh Street between Kansas Avenue and Quincy Street after leaving the Delmonico restaurant. He reported being robbed of his wife aid money but refused to name his assailant. police were called after the assault.
Review notes the same company as last season, with the new Alexis actor drawing ire for overacting. Cast strengths appear in Col Septimus Cobb and Baroness Von Rhinebers played by Harry D. Byers and Alfa Peery, while Countess Karshneff, portrayed by Kate Jepson, shows strong potential. Special scenery is used. Burdock Blood Hitters are advertised in closing.
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