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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1896
Page
8
An advertisement touts Ager's Hair Vigor as best for hair under all circumstances. It argues no preparation adds inches to stature, only conditions that favor growth. The product allegedly removes dandruff cleanses the scalp nourishes the soil for hair to grow and restores color if roots remain.
The article records varied notes from a Supreme Court rest period with Justice Allen planning a trip to St. Louis and Topeka, while Justice Johnston and secretary Pick Smith discuss Canada and the Panitheon as possible destinations. It also includes local medical remedies and endorsements such as Bucklen's Arnica Salve and DeWitt's Colic and Cholera Cure, with mentions of the Tinton Steam Laundry business and other regional references.
In Topeka a conference among seniority rule advocates of the Santa Fe and the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen addresses disputes over discipline and promotions. Representatives Garrington Murkrey Thornburg and Scott pressed for a resolution with General Superintendent Mudee, with a meeting planned with General Manager Fray upon his return. Additional notes cover checks for a Santa Fe clerk injured in Argentine yards and remodeling of Atlantic & Pacific engines at Santa Fe shops with staff reassigned to paint work and agent changes at Vilas Springer Walrous and other posts.
Local briefs report river changes and bridge bond delays while Salvation Army moves to Rossville. Market notes include first grapes, corn shipments to New York, and a mortgage sale. Community scenes cover church outings, hospital updates, a dog bite, and a political rally setup for the Republican state convention in Hamilton.
About 40 000 excursionists at Washington Park witnessed the death of Charles Raymond known as the boy aeronaut after a balloon tore open and parachute failed during a display. He fell from about 500 feet as the crowd watched in panic. Doctors said he could not recover.
Mark Hanna arrives with Ohio Republicans to open headquarters after executive committee picks quarters. Senator Thurston, We Aflerton, and Chester Dawes accompany Hanna as divisions map western strategy. Meetings at Auditorium Hotel settle staffing and travel while Hanna says silver sentiment is not as strong as claimed and pledges sound money literature and speakers into western strongholds.
After closing June 29 for annual inventories, the Philadelphia mint reopened on July 2. Superintendent Krety announced a thorough cleaning and repainting of offices, with several rooms renovated while new mint ladishes await arrival, and a daily expectation of the expected shipments.
Letter from Dorato Kansas argues that a southern district court ruling on spousal testimony in divorce actions does not invalidate past decrees. He warns readers not to fear illegality of recent or future marriages and notes the court of appeals lacks jurisdiction in divorce suits. The letter cites Shepherd v Shepherd and reflects populist judge candidate Milton's involvement.
The Journeyman Barbers Union No. 35 of Topeka elected George Blackman president and other officers for the coming year. Blackman has left the post and a new president will be chosen at next Monday night’s meeting. The national union meets October 6 in Evansville with M Wolf as Topeka’s delegate and M Langhart as alternate. The union, now 34 members, meets the second and fourth Mondays at Trades Assembly Hall.
Mrs L O Case of Topeka is named as a director of the Columbus Jewel Gold Mining Company in Cripple Creek. The five directors include three women with Hattie Wright as president. The treasurer and secretary roles are held by women while the secretary’s husband acts as treasurer. The mine is reportedly capitalized at 3100, and Mrs Case says the mine is paying.
Morristown New Jersey July 7 noon a telephone inquiry from New York asked if Tom Nast, the famed cartoonist, was dead. Nast, alive and well, was found at his dinner table and stated the report was false, noting he was in usual health.
A new one story brick building with pressed brick front is proposed on Jackson Street near the Grand Opera House. Estimated cost ranges from 15 000 to 13 000 dollars with a 40 foot basement along the full frontage and initial work to start soon.
Denver man E V Macdonald arrived at the Auditorium Annex and told a tale of a “soft anap” with Barnato the South African mining king. He received a pocket game and pawnticket dated July 9 showing pants and vest pawned for $1.0, revealing a surprising souvenir gift to a hotel clerk.
Old advertisement notes Mrs Winston's Soothing for teething in children and for wind colic and diarrhoea. It claims pain relief and gum softening, priced at twenty five cents a bottle. Also promotes Bege's Little Giant Pills with cautions about conditions and a general guarantee by druggists.
Webster City Gladbrook and Eldora f matic street bands join dozens of brass outfits for the Northwestern Band Carnival at Eagle Grove September 5 9 and 10. Notables include Tawa State fund Burnhouse's Oskaloosa Des Moines Anton and Fourth Regiment Sioux City bands. Carnegie gift to library noted with repeated £1000 checks to Oyster Bay Library.
In St Cloud on July 21 voters in Minnesota's Sixth district nominated Judge Pare Aforris of Duluth for congress while endorsing the national convention platform. The district is represented by G C Towne, a free silver advocate who bolted at St Louis. Also noted are local political rumors, a Knights of Pythias encampment event, and mentions of Santa Fe route to St Louis. Electric Bitters advertised as a remedy for maladies and fatigue.
Paducah Ky July 4 the populist yesterday voted 218 to 107 against joining the Chicago ticket and platform. Delegates to the St Louis convention were elected to complete the delegation after two districts were unrepresented. The platform favored union of reform forces on an honorable basis with an equitable division of electors, not surrender or fusion. Beautification plans for E W Senedict include a fountain, marble walks, and a miniature park on Buchanan Short. Dewit Live Early promotes relief for indigestion and constipation with Sroak ee pill, best pill G W Srans-
Mojave Gs July 21 atrs. J Tol free who was Grover Cleveland's secretary while he was mayor of Buffalo committed suicide here last night by drinking embaloric mold. It is supposed that she was temporarily insane.
New York July 21 Mrs 0 H P Belmont desires to sell Marble House Newport for 1 000 000 to 1 100 000 amid reports from reliable sources noting her and her husband’s incomes. The mansion’s lavish history includes William K Vanderbilt hiring 2 7 9 000 to build and Mina Consuelo Vanderbilt’s debut at Marble House.
New York July 2 Walter Jones principal comedian of the In Gay New York company at the Casino theatre was knocked unconscious Saturday night during The Prisoner of Zenda disturbance. A brace chain in the orchestra rail broke sending Jones into the crowd where he sustained injuries to the head and right side. the audience believed the incident intended as part of the play and the orchestra continued.
Chicago July 21 Immediate steps to attack Henry C Payne manager of McKinleys western campaign mapped by the trade and Invernssembly will be taken by the ehevarice committer of the assembly after a special meeting. Mark Hannanile discussed sub committee to go to Milwaukee collect evidence against Payne and to Cleveland to cut her testimony regarding Mr Hanow
Washington July 21 United States Consul Mee ker Bradford Hogland reports two wedding gown samples selected for Princess Maudie trousseau. One gown pure Mackinshair with black diamond figures, the other pure White mohair with covered effects. The royal family chose from many samples approved by Bradford merchants. Also notes American dress imports and re export practices.
Fevered Chinatown scene in San Francisco centers on a feud between Ye Yup and Sam Yup factions. A murder yesterday sparks vengeance, price on two merchants, and families placed under ban amid police unwilling to intervene.
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