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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1899
Page
3
An advertisement promotes Botanic Blood Balm as a free trial treatment for blood poisoning curing with a private mailed sample. The text asserts permanent cures, urges readers to request a free trial bottle, and lists a Georgia address for the product makers.
From Colliers Weekly a reader notes that anti imperialists gain strength from recent statements by General Orla and Philippine leaders. The piece argues the U S government remains committed to the war until a conclusion is reached and urges critics to consider the policy of reformers in the east. It cites Dr Seaman Appmapps and Dr Knapp as authorities on Philippine affairs and warns against distrust of Aguinaldo and the U S role.
Strange phenomenon reported near Muskegon Michigan with gas and debris bursting from lake bottom. Sightings describe boat gas and water agitation followed by bubbles and underwater material rising, attributed to gas expulsion at lake bottom near a steamboat line on West Seventh Street.
San Rafael and other occupied points have fallen three times as 100000 troops are needed to seize Luzon. In a San Francisco dispatch dated July 17,Lieutenant Sitios, questioned about the war, warned the struggle will last years. Readers learn of garrison needs, shifting positions, and distrust among Filipinos amid ongoing combat as American forces pursue Governor Luzon campaigns.
Historic race off the Isle of Wight draws intense debate as the British challenger and American yacht America duel for the prize. Industry figures discuss construction, stability, and seaworthiness while spectators debate who will claim the cup.
London reports Westinghouse has acquired a hundred acres of land near Manchester and will immediately set up duplicating works. The facility will employ about 300 workers and cost around £1,200,000 of British capital.
Attorney Aus tin Lynch representing President McKinley negotiates with Mrs Elisabeth A Harter for the purchase of the McKinley cottage. Mrs Harter declines comment while Lynch notes talks are ongoing with possible settlements. A railroad record notes nearly a million pilgrims visited in 1446 as Canton hopes for a favorable outcome. The home, a verandaed frame building on a sizable lot, may see limited changes if the sale completes.
United States circuit court in New York southern district grants a preliminary injunction against imitations of Uneeda Biscuit. The ruling bars use of the trade name Iwenta and blocks the Swanta styling, citing strong resemblance and likely audience confusion with Uneeda. The decision notes extensive advertising and a misleading dress and name designed to differentiate, which the court deemed credulous.
Negotiations for the sale of the Popocatepetl volcano are concluded with a purchase price of 500 gold paid to General Gaspar Sanchese, who has run the sulphur depot in the crater for 25 years. An American syndicate including United States Senator Clark of Montana will assume ownership and restore operations.
Cyrus Townsend Brady, formerly Archdeacon of the Episcopalian Church in Kansas, rose to prominence as a writer of war era fiction. After serving as a chaplain in the First Pennsylvania during the Spanish American War, he authored a celebrated serialized novel "For the Freedom of the Sea" to appear in the Saturday Evening Post.
Rudyard Kipling suffers a bitten thumb after a dog attack. The injury is inflamed but not expected to cause serious consequences as he carries his arm for medical attention and a doctor monitors progress. The report notes the incident occurred on July 17 in Tengen.
San Diego July 17 figures from Collector of the Port show June exports from the port totalled 457056 dollars. Of this 276209 dollars and 7617 bales of cotton or 4 053094 pounds went to Japan. The port’s year to date exports rose sharply with 1886 figures at 392508 and 1809 figures at 31967400, signaling growing eastern trade since the Santa Fe steamship line began.
Special Master Hiram Dillon sets sale of the inactive Lawrence to Carbondale Union Pacific branch. Route has not operated for years with only murky rights of way left. Right of way reverts to adjacent owners and back taxes may be recovered from sale proceeds by Douglas County authorities.
Santa Fe received two Baldwin locomotives for passenger service and heavy Quad hauls. The engines are large compound machines with 5 foot 9 inch drivers, built for speed yet capable of heavy loads. They include electric Brights and modern appliances. the railroad emphasizes high class steering and control.
Guthrie Oklahoma Territory 17 a charter granted to Oklahoma City and Western Railway company with 2 000 000 capital to build from Oklahoma City southwest through Chickasaw Nation Red River area to Greer County. Another charter seeks Pawnee and Arkansas Valley line to join Frisco near Tulsa or Red Fork, shifting Pawnee Country toward St Louis.
Jud Cos, foreman, parades a small burro through the shopyard attracting about 20 machinists. The crew teases him as he tries to break in the stubborn animal, hiring a helper to guide the burro with corn. After a midday scare, Jud discovers the mule missing and suspects other workers, amid a trailing roundhouse mischief.
A rambunctious scene shows a burro strapped and hoisted to a roof as boys laugh. In Colorado Texas & Mexico railroad news, Chief Engineer Busckburn reports survey completion from Abilene to Haskell and Stamford, detailing grades, distances, and planned intersections with other lines.
The Santa Fe plans improvements including replacing the old stone pump house with a new 28 by 25 feet structure. A 28 by 25 foot overhaul will be built on the old site covering the well. Two large boilers will be installed replacing the single unit, and a three steel water tank will be erected.
William Moulnigg becomes a new brake max while Fireman W D Oakford returns from visit cast. Brigineer Tom Kelly on the Denver run. George Adams related to Sanford and Henry is in theette. Paul McBride returns from 4 hp east. Radcliffe and another return from the east. Sherman Wileman heads to Wilt with the bridge gang. Engine 357 down from Denver run for repairs. Matt Daly captain. Jess Yocum now at Roswell depot operator’s desk. FP & Rees resign after nearly two years touring Goodland. William McLefunher buys a south side residence with family. Fireman Jeff Powers badly scalded on No 10. he’s laid up. Boyle of freight office off for three weeks after 18 Hebron, Neb. Engineer Sam Crooks back from Bu reau. Fireman Frank Pickenpaugh and wife to Sabetla Kan for some time. Pickpaugh’s rheumatism keeps him laid up. Fifteen colored men from Lawrence and Topeka rework on the section near Harps. Cordwood shipments from Reich Island system in Texas and Indian and Oklahoma Territories to run between stations on Gulf lines.
A local reader testifies that Doan's Kidney Pills relieved severe kidney weakness and back pain after months of ailment. He purchased at Rowley Snow's drug store and reports better sleep and health. The ad urges readers to remember Doan's and buy from agents nationwide.
A list of residents and officials travels Across states and towns. F C Gay visits Denver while R A Parker tours the middle division in town. AW French spends vacation in Lawrence and C W Kouns with family in Texas. ET Cartilage and family vacation in Green Mountain Falls. C C Henshaw away on vacation visiting Egporia Wichita Winfield Topeka. J M Johnson Rock Island VP conducts inspection near the Missouri river.
New York July 17 George H Keeney president of the association of national silver clubs tells a Times reporter that free silver coinage will not be the main issue in the Democratic Platform next year. He predicts Bryan will push it but cannot restore its former prominence. He notes anti-imperial sentiment unlikely to lead the plank, argues Democratic leaders support the administration, and warns against attacking McKinley. Keeney discusses trusts, Hawaii, and factional splits, predicting a eastern southern bloc seeking a unifying candidate. He cites Gorman as stronger and foresees a candidate who can unite east and south without reviving old tactics that led to earlier defeats.
A Des Moines dispatch describes the new auditorium as a handsome brick structure 167.6 feet long and four feet wide, three stories high with a 200 seat main hall and a larger foyer on the second floor. It will house a stage 40 feet deep and include modern safety and ventilation features, with outward swinging doors for rapid egress. The total cost is about 2500 dollars including seating, funded by cash subscriptions and rail companies contributing roughly 4500 dollars. the remainder comes from outright gifts.
A Mexican warship Democrato arrived from San Roque with 8 Americans and 25 Mexicans rescued from the beach near Ensenada Lower California. Miners and hungry seekers gathered there after false rumors of expected aid and a committee raised 1000 Mexican dollars to hire transport to Ensenada. The captain refused the money and treated the distressed men with loyalty.
The Society of the Army of the Cumberland led by President De Laney announces the next annual reunion to be held in Detroit on September 8. The article notes the society’s wartime roots and its postwar activities, including fundraising and shared memories of the war with Spain.
National League coverage muddled with ad like chatter mentions batteries in Milwaukee and Minneapolis games with unclear scores. It notes innings details, players such as Thames Shaw and Dammann, and references upcoming races and committee plans for yacht events, all in a disjointed wart of OCR text.
A church ceremony at Methodist Church in Chilmbin Missouri celebrated a couple brought together by a matrimonial bureau from Mion New York and Ashland. The bride, well known in Moone county, wed a watchmaker and jeweler from Thon. The couple planned ten days of acquaintance visits before marriage. Harvest outlook in England sees oats and wheat cutting underway in Great Britain with mixed conditions and expected yield.
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