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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1899
Page
3
The text markets Swift's Specific as the true remedy for deep seated eczema, criticizing doctors and surface soaps. It argues internal causes elude standard treatments and recounts a daughter's worsening skin condition before seeking a cure.
An old advertisement claims blood is the sole cure for obstinate cases and touts a fully vegetable remedy free of potash and mercury. It promises free books from Swift Specific Company and lists Atisota Georgia as the mailing address.
A fire started on a residence roof in Fond du Lac Wisconsin when a meteor fell nearby last evening at about 7. A couple of passersby on Moye Street witnessed sparks and a wall of fire. residents used a ladder to reach the roof and extinguish the blaze. Local observers note meteors occasionally strike during storms and light phenomena are not uncommon in history.
Fragmented OCR lists fare prices and routes for Bt Lotis and Return 11.20 via Santa Fe and Pacific lines. Mentions June travel, agent contacts Lewis and Fulton, and discounts to California points, Utah, Salt Lake City, and Puget Sound. Notes Fourth of July privileges and sleeper service details with multiple mis-typed names.
Local readers share endorsements for Morrow's Kid-ne-olds and Liverlax, claiming relief from kidney trouble, frequent urination, and liver issues. Advertorial letters praise the pills as effective, describe dosage, and note price points of fifty cents or twenty five cents per box. Manufactured by Jolare Co in Springfield, Ohio.
The piece profiles John Collins, an author writing about life inside the Kansas state penitentiary. It outlines the routine from intake to work, meals, discipline, and available activities, including religious services, library access, and potential tobacco, letters, or clothing. It notes diverse prison jobs and the mix of confinement and small freedoms.
The Ohio anti trust law is tested in federal courts in a demurrer by Attorneys General Motnet against the Cleveland and Sandusky Brewing Company. The case argues the law makes criminal all business associations and restricts contracts and group formations. It claims violations of the United States Constitution including the First and Fourteenth Amendments and retroactivity.
War sale tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Puene Glenwood Og den Sault Lake City at one fare plus 2 for the round trip. Colorado Flyer saves 5 to hours to Lees points. M Fuller CPA.
An Indian society note reports Miss Lester and the Earl of Suffolk, aide-de-camp to the viceroy, as engaged though not likely to wed soon. The couple, seen at Simla, plan extended tours through Delhi, Agra, Benares, Lucknow, then Calcutta and Colombo, ending in Paris.
Ex Governor Leedy appears to have moved across the state line to Missouri for business. He is now reached at Joplin Missouri with his office reportedly located there, dismissing Kansas rumors that he had established in Galena. A corner of his stationery bears the Missouri address.
A fragment references W. Leedy and a work titled Mines and Mining. Mentions a date line “Joplin, Me 1S8” and notes the governor uses ruled stationery and writes letters with a pen rather than a typewriter.
Kassun has received an authenticated copy of a Belgium decree raising the prohibition on importing cattle into Feletum. The decree outlines prior prohibitions and veterinary opinions on the importation of American meat cattle, detailing landing and slaughtering places and compliance with the 1897 decree.
Cleveland, June 19. Railroad section hand Patric, who helped Susman at Lake Shore crossing, died after attempting to save Mrs. Jennie Prive from an oncoming train. Prive, riding a whet at Gordon Park entrance, fell before the engine. Prive lost an arm and suffered a skull fracture. Patric was also badly wounded and taken away unconscious. Doctors fear both may die.
At Fairmount Park and nearby Kansas City crowds enjoyed a Santa Fe Picnic day with 11 o'clock start for athletic events. Winners in 100 yard dash, apprentices foot race, standing broad jump, and other contests were announced with prizes including hats, shirts, handkerchiefs, and footwear. George Sherman led multiple events, while the National Electric Car Lighting Company funded several prizes. An afternoon concert, dancing, and prizes followed, with officers and judges named.
Jobe T. Chaney, long at the head of Stanton County Republican organization, has been renewed as county committee chair. The move signals satisfaction with his past service and fears of dissent appear muted as party efforts focus on reorganizing leadership and advancing its local agenda.
Arrangements for the National Educational convention in Los Angeles extend July 21 to 14. Supt. F Louis Soldan, wife and daughter depart July 1 by Missouri Pacific Santa Fe line, joining Chicago teachers at Kansas City. The group tours Grand Canyon via Flagstaff. Principal W P Evans leaves July 2 by the same route with local teachers, and a large St Louis party leaves July 6 with Supervisors Murphy and Bienwett, Herzog, Morgan, Miss Brady, and friends, joining Soldan and Evans at Flagstaff for the Los Angeles journey arriving July 10.
Improvements to the Rock Island route include the introduction of the finest sleeping cars on Denver through trains. A car shown at Van Buren Street features beveled stained glass windows, new woods, inlaid cabinetry, tiger wood smoking compartments, mahogany interiors, and green embossed plush upholstery. Caldwell’s successor at the Western Passenger Association is debated as committees draft recommendations for the next meeting.
June 19 report shows cattle dairy and poultry activity with Santa Fe receipts: 700 cases of exes 30 dozen each at 3 per case totaling 2100 650 butter packages 41 000 pounds at licents per pound 6000 28 barrels dressed poultry 9100 pounds at 10 cents per pound 410 5 crops poultry 300 pounds at 1 cent per pound 24 total 39084. Also Texas suit threat against Kansas City Pittsboro Gulf Railway for charter forfeiture over resident requirements. Santa Fe to bridge Hell's Canon eyed with 300 cost estimate.
Under ideal weather a large crowd of about 25 000 witnessed Imp win the Suburban handicap at Sheepshead Bay. George Keene led early but Imp surged to victory by two lengths, Bannockburn second, Warrenton third, breaking Ramape’s record in 2 061 seconds and approaching Salvator’s world mark.
A Philadelphia Record correspondent describes visiting a renowned Turkish bath, noting a vivid Oriental scene with court, fountains, tar furnishings, and audience watching disrobing. He contrasts traditional practices with American cleanliness and comfort, predicting gradual improvements adapting Oriental conservatism to American progress.
Reports from Trego and Ellis counties claim a carload from Camp Burleigh mine near Hays was shipped to Florence Colorado for milling. Initial assay showed gold worth $50 per ton. C K Holliday Jr said big results may follow. The shale bed may hold vast ore, with the Camp Burleigh company owning $0,000 genes of shale.
Republican central committee formed for the year appoints an executive ten with six city warders and six county members. Chairman Chaney Secretary Dudley and Treasurer Aarau named ex officio. Members listed include Ostrand Van Orsdel Grew Baust Welgiatmian Johnson Larimer and Fraser.
In Kansas City and Milwaukee the National League games were reported with unclear line scores. Players Petrie Cronin Shaw and Spies appear in the text along with names like Zearfoss and Mendee, but the scoring details are garbled.
London June 19 A government statement notes that the regular forces abroad and at home plus a sizable volunteer and militia system create a large imperial force numbering about one million. It argues there is no need for conscription as soldiery is already ample, with units in India Egypt and Australia contributing to a substantial global presence.
Nevine recounts a troubled case involving a bank clerk accused of misusing funds and concerns over a missing dame. The article notes alters in compensation, a family dispute, and a fatal evening departure as a relative contemplates travel after a confrontation.
A chaotic, OCR damaged report from Atlanta on June 18 shows Governor call to curb trusts and anti-trust push plans. References to Governor Sayers and Louie Ut Beirne appear amid garbled lines about reform and public sentiment, with lines suggesting calls for uniform laws and protections against corporate greed. The piece hints at youth concerns and potential political maneuvering around trust regulation.
Manafield Ohio June 11 John Sherman III re secretary suffers from lingering illness after a trip to the West Indies. A cold developed into a persistent tussle with a throat condition not considered serious by doctors.
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