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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1898
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as the best medicine for illness and recovery. It claims to restore appetite, build strength, improve liver function, and aid various health issues from weak lungs to chronic coughs, citing testimonials from those given up to die.
A fragmentary Wichita era notice touts the Chautauqua Assembly at Winneid with ticket details from the Santa Fe agent W. C Garvey for June 13 1898. It also blotches reports of a Rock Creek depot burglary injuring a guard and a string of local ads for tonics laundries and medicines.
Secretary Gage will present a plan to establish a revenue system in the Philippine Islands operated by army and navy officers led by Major General Merritt and Rear Admiral Dewey. The report estimates receipts and notes taxes on tobacco opium and liquor, with funds to support the army and navy and various colonial expenditures.
A Terre Haute telegram reports Major Terre Haute native Russett B Harrison ordered to Tampa for Gen Lee staff but unavailable due to Indiana quota decisions under the second call for volunteers. Citizens plan to petition Gov Mount to appoint T W Harper, attorney for Locomotive Firemen and consulting attorney, to a regiment. Senator Harris informs Bank Commissioner Breidenthal of a tax bill change favoring banks with capital under 25 000, protesting small bank outcomes. Also notice promotes the Santa Fe Route to Denver with through sleepers and chair cars.
A Havana published summary from El Progresso praises Spain, claims Yankee attacks failed, and asserts Spanish supremacy. It alleges New York famine, Boston bombardment, and imminent occupation of US territory, with Blanco's army quelling Cuba and regaining the Philippines. The piece ends with a rallying call for Spain to rule the seas again.
Omaha reports June 2 that Kittie Wells, a renowned Chicago diamond thief, has left the city and may head toward Grube. Police suspect her method involves dusting for stones from unset diamonds as she feigns poor sight to closely study trays. The clerk notices her hands as she studies the jewelry.
Hazel Burroughs, riding in red and gold Spanish colors, toppled in Garfield park amid derisive cheers from youths. She raged for two hours in Farrell's store before rationality returned with Dr. Wells' help. Her companion fled as police struggled to restrain the mob outside the shop.
In Mexico City on June 2 agents of the Spanish government are reported to be purchasing cattle and grain to smuggle aboard tramp steamers seeking to run the Cuban blockade. The government will scrutinize the affair as it maintains neutrality while Mexico begins exporting wheat to Europe.
In Camden New Jersey on Memorial Day a thousands strong crowd attacked George Hull’s home removing and trampling a Spanish flag displayed as part of decorative scheme. Grand Army of the Republic veterans led the riot as officers shouted for order and the flag was torn from the porch and damaged.
New York society women organize the Orange Auxiliary of the First New York Ambulance Red Cross Equipment Society to raise money for ambulances. Officers named include President Miss Robinson, Vice President Mrs Ely, Treasurer Mrs Tr, Secretary Miss Helen Page, with executive committee members Read Howe and Miss Margaret Pierson. Also mentions Beggs German Salve testimonial from T W Patton of Lane Texas.
J W Jacobs of Galena was killed Monday night when a dirt tub hoist struck him in the Crown Point mine shaft. The blow fractured the skull and brain spine concussion led to death next morning. Owners include A Kramer Mrs J W Hutchins Hale Baugh and Grant Clayborn. Mine shuttered for funeral services.
Stockton June 2 A McMahon circus tour through Lucas Luray Waldo and other rail line towns drew a disreputable gang of fakirs tied to the show and causing bad blood in the north part of the county. At Lucas the crowd reportedly swindled locals of about 200 on shell games. Sheriff Vanderbur, summoned to Luray Wednesday, forbade the games. Three men reported $25 shortages from changed bills. the sheriff recovered the money for claimants. The mob threatened to burn tents at night, and the sheriff stayed until dispersal, then left for Waldo amid requests to remain for safety. He returned home due to other duties.
June 7 report from Havird Cranston and Mavrid run a business college in Parsons. Mavrid left Sunday after mortgaging college contents for seventy five dollars, leaving debts around two hundred forty dollars in the city. Havird Cranston had bought the college from Prof E C Hall. Cranston, once trusted, vanished months ago, raising questions about his recent conduct and success.
In San Francisco on June 2 a Kansas regiment group complains their lack of uniforms weakens their military look. Despite this they rank high in spirit, physique, and cleanliness at the Bay District track, and Colonel Little today inspected the unit and proposed Major Frank Whitman as field court judge to handle brought cases.
Stockton reports W B Ham and wife suffered a serious wreck while returning from Hill City when their team turned the buggy over crossing the Solomon River. The horses ran two miles before stopping. Both escaped with painful bruises after wading to recover the wreck and reach home two hours later.
Hutchinson jury returns verdict naming Mrs Nellie Postlethwaite, her son Harry, Jack Burrell and Clyde Postlethwaite as principals in the W C Boyd murder. Clark, a local lawyer, is also implicated. Postlethwaite testified she killed Boyd with no others involved. Evidence shows wounds caused death.
Testimony portrays Mrs Postlethwaite as killing Boyd after he allegedly threatened her for marriage. Prisoners testify that lawyer Clark warned the two sons to stick to their story. Boyd’s body was found in a ditch near the restaurant, with officials suspecting the family early on.
Arkansas City reports Wim. Piper shot his wife near Perry Oklahoma then killed himself. The infant in her arms was burned by powder as she attempted to shield it. Piper had separated from his wife a year earlier, then kidnapped the child before pursuing the final confrontation that ended in death for both.
Ohio Socialist Labor delegates refuse to fuse with United Farm element. Columbus June 2 state convention heavy attendance, overwhelming opposition to fusion. Nominations listed for secretary of state and other posts. Cuban question endorsed. Cleveland named party headquarters for campaign. Also notes on Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption free trial and Berges Blood Purifier claims.
A notice offers a prize for predicting Havana’s surrender to the United States with a five dollar maximum value article. Entrants must submit full name and address and be registered if their guess arrives before the final 24 hours prior to the city’s fall.
Merchants Supply Co invites holders of coupons from numerous local merchants to visit 111 E Eighth St Topeka to exchange coupons for stock selections free of charge. The list includes Jade D Clark Wall Paper 532 Kaness guymen Cherley hardware paints glass 996 Kansas Ave A J T King Co Grocers 41 Kansas Ave C J Snyder Photographer 222 Kansas Ave A B Woolverton Druggist 484 Kansas Ave Davis Glick Grocers 108 H Sixth St W Van Houten Wall Paper 750 SHOE Kine Photon Kemper Kansas Ave N Topeka J W Priddy Books and Picture Frames Eighth Jackson Kansas Tent Awning Co 318 Kansas Ave KD Druggist 10K alb in Sees Dreeat A M Cross Jeweler Kansas Ave North Topeka J Nussbecke Groves Tinware Kansas Ave O S Townard Co Bicycles 18 Eighth St Mosbarger Co 911 W Sixth Hiatt Grocer Fourth and LaSalle Sts J Crone Jeweler 6 Kansas Ave Gene Co Dry Goods 27 Kansas Ave Bullivan Delahoyde Art Dealers Kansas Ave John Spear Variety Store 83% N Tallor 62 Kansas Ave Supply Co Bleyel Deeet Haskins New Second Hand Furniture 42 Kansas Ave GM Chase Co Popular Price Shoe Store 629 Kansas Ave
A fragmentary report notes a first class train unable to pass yesterday, with the locomotive halted by rising banks near Topeka. The train’s progress was blocked, and crews worked to clear the obstruction and resume service.
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