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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1899
Page
7
Advertisement notes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain and diarrhea in children. It cautions buyers to request the genuine product from druggists and avoid other brands. The copy mimics early 20th century patent medicine style.
Cleveland, June 1. James T. Rovington of Cleveland explains a metal spinning process. A tubular metal piece placed in a lathe spins at high speed so friction softens it. By applying pressure with adjustable tools the softened metal shapes into circular forms as desired.
In St Paul Minnesota a three year old child was abducted in a February home entry linked to a custody dispute. Amy Hillock Briggs sued Frank W Briggs for cruelty as the case moved through divorce proceedings. Briggs and attorney Powell later seized the child from the Briggs home. Powell knocked down and injured Joseph Po Brigen, an ailing 73 year old. The whereabouts of Mrs Briggs and the child are unknown.
In Pratt City mine near Birmingham, a powder explosion occurred in short No. L of the Wed oil room a mile underground. John Parker the powder foreman was killed when four to six kegs blew, likely igniting powder. About 200 convicts worked underground but panic and stampede hindered rescue.
Denver and nearby cities offer round trip fares with multiple routes. Through Santa Fe and Union Pacific connections advertise discounted summer tickets to Kansas City and Pacific coast destinations with various sale dates and return windows. Contact city ticket agents for schedules, reservations, and freight notices.
A Times financial summary notes a dull week with steady markets while speculation spreads to common investors. It reports Paris bourse activity with 5000 florins traded, copper declines, Japanese bond issues face high demand, and a push by joint stock banks into private banking.
Melbourne June 5 Enthusiastic crowds greet General Booths tour of Australia. Salvation Army celebrations excite the city as Lord Brassey presides at a large meeting. Dwight L Moody cannot visit Australia due to doctors prohibiting a long tropical voyage. he has written to the Evangelization Society secretary.
London June 5 The Duke of Westminster’s relatives stand to gain from wagers on his horse in this year’s derby. Duchess, Lady Ormonde, Lady Chesham, and Princess Adolphus of Teck are keen riders and judges of horses. Lady Groavenor’s family leans literary, but her children ride, despite a past tragedy affecting Lady Cheemen’s daughter.
A New York interview with Mrs. Palmer discusses royalty, marriage, and happiness in a candid exchange. She defends privacy while noting princes resemble ordinary men and that true compatibility, not rank, drives lasting happiness in marriage.
London theater buzz centers on Langury and her plans to resume on stage next season. Nat Goodwin and Max Ott set to debut at Us York's theater with The Cowboy and the Lady. Sarah Bernhardt comes to Adelphi for La Tosca, with Sydney Grundy under contract to supply a new play. Robert Hughens project also purchased as Langtry readies West End return.
Brief telegrams report Alaska relations and port dispatches across Seattle Port Townsend and San Francisco. Notable items include the Alaska rite war ending with restored rates, disappearance of J Enis chief engineer, death of Surgeon SB White, and ex-president of Salvador Carson Breta gravely ill. Also San Francisco notes tennis titles and inspectors in Indiana and Hawaiian Island tennis champion Elliston, with gold-field reports from Ensenada.
Robert Pleg was arrested Saturday for operating a joint on East Sixth Street and for running a crime in North Topeka. The cases are set for June 9 at 3 30 o'clock in police court.
A shaggy local roundup notes wind damage from a Sunday storm, a drowning tragedy near town, and a fire at a North Topeka establishment. It mentions distant federal court activity, a Topeka girl’s Achilles heel joke, and assorted windswept cherries and garden misadventures.
North Topeka updates include visits from Silver Lake and Crantwitte residents, Margaret Summers returning from Ovala, Annie Nystrom from Stotler, and church events. The Christian Endeavor meets this evening with elections, a North Congregational call to Rev. Pearson accepted, and local society notices.
Examiners review Kansas Mutual Life Insurance over 91 inquiries into policy form called a 1886 issue. Governors and policy reserves cited. debates on legal right to raise assessments. Cases from Covenant Mutual of Galesburg and a New York company cited in rulings.
Washington report details from the chief signal officer in Manila and Major A C Devol of the quartermasters. It cites swift, brave actions at Caloocan and Tondo, praise for officers and men, and lists numerous individuals for distinguished service under fire. The Devol report covers conveyances and pack animals, denying supply shortfalls.
A fierce wind Sunday afternoon reached 40 miles per hour with gusts up to 48. A total rainfall of 0.40 inches fell, 0.73 inches Sunday afternoon in 18 minutes, with windows broken but no serious damage reported. Weather observer Jennings notes shifting currents, predicting 25 miles at Kansas Avenue and 4 miles at Topeka Avenue amid gusts potentially exceeding 40 miles later.
A farmer, Beaver, was knocked unconscious after a mosquito bite while walking near his township, remaining insensible from 6:20 PM to the next morning. He later recovered fully, with doctors noting unusual susceptibility. Similar bee sting reaction occurred last summer. Tickets on sale June 6 7 8 for Christian Endeavor event. Lake trip via steamer arranged from Chisago to Buffalo. For details, see agent T. J. King.
A chaotic text listing multiple rental and sale notices. Entries include a Chesterfield notel barber shop with rooms and chairs, various cottages and flats for rent or sale, exterminator services, unclaimed freight auctions, seed and feed offers, real estate lots for sale, medical and veterinary ads, and travel tickets.
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