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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1898
Page
3
June 13 to 4 1898 event offering one fare for round trip with tickets on sale June 11 to 24 and return valid until June 27. Santa Fe line advertised as best to the assembly grounds with station nearby. Inquiries directed to W Garvey, Agent.
Last November Br. Joseph James of 325 W Pearl J lodiane ss Ind faced near death from consumption. His doctor and family expected death as he was kept on opium. A Brazilian Balm eased his cough and the patient, after relying on it alone, recovered rapidly. By February he returned to work and showed improved weight and health. The recovery is described as almost miraculous.
A fragment warns against coughing mixtures with opium and praises Brazilian Balm for not containing opiates. It claims opium paralyzes nerves and aids lung destruction, while Brazilian Balm supposedly stimulates nerves, destroys the microbe, and restores damaged lungs to health.
Senator Baker introduces a bill to create a single new district judge position in Kansas with presidential appointment and similar powers to the current judge. The plan aims to divide the state into two judicial districts, prompting discussion of wider federal judicial staffing and potential support from Representative Curtis. The proposal faces mixed reactions as Congress weighs the merits and logistics of extra federal judges.
Scores of eager male applicants arrive for enlistment as recruitment drives push forward. Officials report steady turnout, noting increasing interest from rural districts and urban centers alike amid ongoing training programs and eligibility checks.
A Kansas City street scene shows men queuing before a recruiting station at daybreak. Dr Hamilton and Sgt Barnton interview, measure, and test applicants for age, height, weight, eyesight, lungs, and heart. Most pass, some fail, including a boy deemed too young. The process emphasizes physical readiness and personal stories as families watch hopefuls say goodbye.
Washington June 20 circular issued to collectors outlines the revenue act of June 13 1898 imposing stamp taxes on documents articles and things in schedules A and B effective July 1 1898. Bank checks drafts may bear stamps. private dies for printing stamps may be supplied to compliant proprietors with government engraving paid by the government and deposits required to cover dies and stamp costs.
A Topeka recruiting office scene shows colonel Lind sey and sergeants conducting a rapid eye ear and hearing test on applicants for the Twenty second Kansas. The piece also advertises the dedication of the Kansas Building at Omaha Exposition on June 28 and Santa Fe Route round trip specials, with details on summer tickets and other notices about stamps and revenue regulations.
City Attorney W A S Bird states Topeka has no salary ordinance for the police department. Before the July 1 start of a new department, council must draft and pass complete ordinances governing regulation and maintenance, including a salary schedule and expenses, as old laws were annulled by the metropolitan police statute.
The Twenty second Kansas regiment at Camp Alger endures illness from measles heat and poor water. 315 officers and men on the sick list with 20 sent to division hospitals. Measles and vaccination issues noted. Lt George D Abdel is a patient. Colonel Graham tightens oversight as the unit prepares for deployment and a pay march to arrive soon.
Camp Alger Va June 20 The Twenty second Kansas regimental morale rises over lack of rifles for Fernandina assignment. Officers blame eastern regiments politics and slow supply, while only Kansas rifles are missing. Quartermaster Lamb ill slows efforts, Lt Col Grehem pushes aid to secure arms, with Lt V V Tumb sent to Dung Loring to obtain rifles or face failure.
Advertorial style claim highlights John Morrow’s kidney tablets as a cure, with testimonials from Louise Bretsteider of Springfield Ohio. It mentions accompanying Livertax to tone stomach and liver, and outlines ordering details from Herb Medicine Co Scott Ohio.
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