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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1898
Page
8
A translated medical claim touts a revolutionary discovery claimed to ease suffering and prolong life at low cost. It highlights cures for paralysis and nerve disorders, praising the treatment as a modern breakthrough with wide recognition and profound health benefits.
An old notice advertises the Omaha Exposition with reduced fares and stopovers via the Burlington Route. It promotes rail travel to Omaha, plus special rates for the National Educational Association meeting in Washington, D C and the International Christian Endeavor Convention in Nashville. It also notes an excursion to Buffalo and Saratoga via the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line. Quotes from Union Pacific agents and a Peerless Steam Laundry promotion.
A claim against FR B Dry Goods by Ellet Shoe Co of Kansas City for 900 was filed over a shipment of sheds. Sheriff Conk seized shoe stock from Marshall Field Co and stored it near the sheriff’s office. It is hoped the business will continue under Str ZR Brows with the stock valued at about 45,000.
Governor Leedy appoints delegates to the International Mining Congress meeting in Salt Lake City. Named are R. H. Hazlets El Dorado John Sension Atchison H Brandenburg Frankfort Ben McDonald Port Scott Wiliam EF Sapp Galena Robert F Crowe Weir City L C Royle Port Scott St G Noble Galena TB ter Galena James Murphy Empire City Frank Vincent Hutchinson Robert F Rugsles Topeka. Also mentions dubious ad copy about cures and travel with Santa Fe Route and weather note for Kansas.
In Topeka a colored company recruited to 109 men saw only about 60 sworn in. Captain Randolph questioned the ranks finding many with criminal histories or reform school ties. Several refused commissions or to attend camp, leaving only about 9 not receiving offices and others deserting or avoiding muster.
Washington reports say the cabinet expressed belief that Germany would not act unfriendly toward Mania. President and Secretary Day voiced confidence in no hostile moves by the German empire though some members doubted the stance. Admiral Camara’s fleet was said to head toward the Philippines, but dockside expectations favored the Monterey, Monadnock, and Charybdis near Manila first.
In Hutchinson on July 2 Vincent Van Gundy 12 son of Rev W A Van Gundy was brought to the sheriff wearing a halter wrapped around his neck. He had left breakfast, rode a pony, and was found downtown attempting to sell pens. He has prior reform school history and will be taken to Topeka by his father.
An order on the Santa Fe railway pools the Oklahoma and middle divisions chain gang crews. The consolidated crews operate under Emporia, with engineers working there instead of Arkansas City. About forty men and their families will move to Emporia, with some already arranging to relocate.
A man in Wichita identified as English committed suicide at the Manhattan hotel by taking morphine on Thursday night. He had stayed about a week, drank heavily, and lived in the hotel with meals elsewhere. Letters addressed to Andale and Courtland imply ties to Knights of Pythian lodge. Corpse removed to Dunbars after midnight. wife located in the east.
Olive M. Cowan of 1219 Polk Street, with her parents and attorney, appeared before Judge Hagen in district court seeking a divorce from Willem A. Cowan. She testified to a May 6, 1806 marriage, seven years of cohabitation, minimal support from Cowan, and a January 14 separation, with Cowan now employed at Newton. Judge Hazen granted the divorce. Wells vs Wells dismissed for lack of jurisdiction due to Osage county residence. Also noted is the death of Captain F. J. Sholemaker in England on July 2, and Lt. Gateped Fairee, with U.S. military attaches arranging funeral details.
The executive council awarded the paving contract for diagonal walks and part of the drives on the state house grounds to Gilson company of St. Louis at 1.67 per yard. The plan includes asphalt drives, concrete bases, and a 10 foot wide diagonal walk, with limited paving now due to funds. Jonathan Myers represents the Gilson company. Bradley Co. of Topeka bid slightly higher.
Topeka brief covers a patrol driver’s search for a fugitive, property transfers on Harrison Street, and a variety of local notes including a new drinking fountain at the court house, school and club activities, a murder fugitive, telegraph and street events, a July 4 baseball doubleheader, and ads for photos and jewelry discounts. The Adirondack publicity booklet and river train routes are noted, with community notices about a funeral, a court meeting, and a topeka dramatic club adjournment.
Fragmentary notice outlines a travel or sale term from Topeka to an unspecified Tennessee location with a July deadline and possible extension to August 1. It mentions Santa Fe agent and Smeltzers, two games on the Fourth, with times at 10 and 2 PM.
Reports from Topeka allege Noble Abner Kent, held on a murder charge, vanished from a city jail on June 20 after a deputy and a jailed guard recall leaving hours earlier. Patrolman Close notes Davenport provided a photo likeness, suggesting Kent was released or had a key, with investigators seeking the responsible party in Macoupin County Illinois.
The city’s newly formed police force reports the jail cleaned up and operational. Marshal Strauss, Assistant Marshal Owen, and Deputy Marshal Donovan plan alternating day and night duties in July. The first arrest by the new force was Arthur Brown for intoxication from Carol Leedy. Ex-Chief Steele left the station for a fishing trip.
Griffin Walstead, a top district racer, crashed while pacing Halstead at International Park. Halstead, son of Murat Halstead and longtime chief page in the House, struck the fence headfirst, suffering severe injuries including broken front teeth, gash to chin, and deep cuts to arms and back. His racing future is uncertain.
Travel promo from Philadelphia to Gettysburg battlefield aboard Santa Fe route with a day of scenic views through Pennsylvania and notable curves. Depart Kansas City and New York on July 4, arriving next morning. includes timetable details and contact for itinerary and rates through W. C. Garvey at Santa Fe route.
Special 4th of July rates via the Missouri Pacific, one fare for round trips between stations within 200 miles. Sale dates July 2, 3, and 4, with return limited to July 3, minimum rate 50 cents.
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