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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1898
Page
5
A distressed parent describes years of severe itching and facial eruptions in a child. After failing two doctors treatments, home remedies and a root oil are tried, with some relief noted from eczema remedies. The letter cites social pressure and a local physician's involvement in seeking relief for the child.
City council completed third page notes on Lake street improvements and water status in the Elm ward. Mayor requested a report on street safety, sewer plans, and repairs for Garth street. meeting set for Thursday at 8 o clock with city officials in attendance.
The official text of Emperor William’s speech delivered June 16 to the Royal Theater company is published. Excerpts stress theater as instrument of the march and nation, urging artists to aid the emperor’s cause and uphold Hienlism, with the manager pledging new victories for dramatic art under imperial guidance.
Captain Joseph Raphael De la Mar, recently divorced from his wife Mile Neilie Leeds of Virginia, returned to New York with their 5 year old daughter. He is described as aristocratic and tall, with a striking appearance that attracted photographers who had urged the family to allow portraits. Nearby, his former wife’s beauty and social standing are noted as pivotal to the story.
Reduced travel rates advertised for the International Christian Endeavor Convention in Nashville from July 5 to 12. The deal includes major fare reductions from Kansas, Nebraska, Colorado, Wyoming and Dakota plus connections, touting the fastest route, best line, and superior accommodations. Also mentions city ticket agent F A Lewis and depot agent, with extra unrelated cosmetic ads interspersed.
Report from Pittsburg Kansas recalls Memorial Day when visitors heard orange sounds emanating from the grave of Charles Winter. A local superstition spurred talk that spirits spoke, later tied to Winter’s death by an alleged self inflicted gun discharge. Residents split between supernatural explanations and possible natural causes.
The Democratic State convention nominated Goxerour Daniel W. Jones of Pulank for Secretary of State Alex C. Hull of Boon for treasurer Thomas Littl of Sebastian for Auditor Clay Sloan e of Lawrence for attorney Jay Retivral and Davie of Woptee. They pledged support for Monroe Doctrine and war with Spain, endorsing swift mobilization, fear of bonds, and construction of the Saint Lawrence Canal by the U.S. government with ownership and control retained.
At Jeffersonity Massachusetts on June 22 Tobe Lanshan and Rd McKenzie were hanged at 9 10 am after deadly crimes including murdering a 12 year old girl and assaulting a farmer. In St Louis John Thomias Solotz died by hanging at 6 15 am for shooting his sweetheart Annie Reusch. Floods threaten British Columbia rail lines as Keo Tenal Lake rises four feet. Tracy Learnard named chairman of Douglas County Republican campaign committee in Kansas. Obituary notes Mrs Jacob Hunt dies at 40 Tyler Street after long illness. Weather notes forecast unsettled conditions for Kansas with southerly winds. Advertising notices include services and local products.
Five men, eighteen women, and eleven children were recovered at Blackwell after the disaster. Duke and Duchess of York expressed profound sympathy. Scene watchers and shipbuilders aided rescue as waves wrecked a long staging and caused many to fall into the water.
Chicago on June 22 a bicyclist Onellus In a wild rampage in Ashland and Monroe streets sparked a panic as he and his brother Martin rode near Avhland boulevard. Police restrained him, took him to the county hospital, with doctors deeming his condition extremely serious and likely to require detention hospital care.
New York June 22 The house passes joint resolutions for Hawaii annexation raising telegraphic link talks between San Francisco and Honolulu. Pacific Cable Co receives a franchise to lay a submarine line to Japan and China with up to 190000 a year for twenty years and a 260000 bond deposit within fifteen days to secure performance.
At the American Sunday School Union annual meeting in May in Philadelphia Edwin Rice reported a 100,000 book offer for a knapsack library to be supplied to the army navy and marine services in camps hospitals and on ships. W L DeGroff is cited as the official representative in the Rocky Mountain district with office room 6 above 111 East Eighth Street.
An 1698 July 4 special via Santa Fe route departs Kansas City at 3 pm and reaches Chicago next morning. The trip features Alleghany mountain scenery and the Juniata and Susquehanna rivers with a ride from New York to a historic battlefield. Apply to agent W. C. Garver for itinerary and rates from Washington. Great Rock Island Route runs four daily trains to Omaha with times 7:80 am 1:06 pm 4:00 pm and 8:50 pm.
Mason S Peters won the Populist nomination for Congress in the Second Kansas district by a first ballot 56 to 1 percent over St John. The convention organized with Henry McLean as temporary chair and Judge Fuller as secretary, with delegates from Allen to Wyandotte counties voting amid heated opposition and dramatic speeches. Henry Greene suffered a paralytic attack and was withdrawn. Mason Peters and Henry McLean emerged as key figures in the rally, with J W Poore, Mason Peters and other names featured in heated deliberations.
Washington June 22 Count Cassini the new Russian ambassador will be formally received by President McKinley within a day or two. His arrival amid Europe’s wartime tension carries interest as he brings goodwill from the Russian government and signals enduring U S friendship. A linguist of seven languages he served in Pekin during China tensions and now joins Washington’s diplomatic circle.
A Russian envoy expressed strong cordial sentiments toward the United States at a pivotal moment. He stated the official stance reflects long standing favorable views and pledged to convey the utmost positivity in the renewed relation.
On a June return from Europe Mrs. Elisha Dyer Jr and Mrs. J W Alexander were subjected to a humiliation after New York merchants and manufacturers board of trade authorized detectives to search passengers arrivals. At port the detectives seized trunks labeling items as suspicions. Mrs Dyer had declared 200 worth of Parisian goods while Mrs Alexander claimed no dutiable items. Regular inspectors later appraised the goods at 280 dollars, not 300 as claimed by the owners.
A chaotic scene at Minnie Daly’s funeral in Chicago ends with the casket shoved into the hearse to prevent a collapsing sidewalk. The crowd surged for views of the inscription, causing panic as supports gave way and the procession moved from the red stone house to the Tellory Family church.
Kansans are urged to attend the dedicatory exercises June 22 at Omaha Exposition, touted as second only to the World’s Fair for exhibits. Travel via Santa Fe Route with round trip fare sale June 19 20 24 22. Eight hours from Topeka. apply to Santa Fe agent.
Rogers triple plate knives or forks offered at $1.41 per set during Morrison's sale. These are advertised as the best Rogers goods made and guaranteed to strip more silver to the dozen than any other make. CH Morrison, 505 Kan Ave.
The Kansas coal rate hearing before the railroad commission began with Wichita Emporia Salina Osage City and Fredonia among interested parties. Attorney General Hoyle led state questioning while railroad reps cited competition and haul length as key rate determinants. The session aims to reduce rates with further testimony expected and a possible streamlined process advised by Mr Hurd. An accommodation train with notable equipment accompanied the proceedings.
Washington reports a strong demand for coal drives thrifty individuals to push stocks toward the war sector. A draft for a large coal purchase, drawn by a colored man at Jamunts, prompts debate over government buying versus keeping coal from enemy reach. Navy officials say they are aware of the stock but have not confirmed full arrangements. The draft is likely to be honored, releasing Jamelra coal to government use.
Omaha Exposition dates June 1 to October with the Grand Exposition planned in the United States. Accessible via cheap routes through the Missouri and Mississippi Valleys. Burlington Route offered with stop overs and reduced excursion rates to Omaha. Special trains to Washington for N B H A meeting in July. Agent details and dates for ticket sales provided.
An advertisement touts Morrow's Kidnoids as a remedy for early kidney disease and signs of diabetes. It claims the pills restore kidney health, cites a case of Mr. CH Cuppinger of SpringSaid Ohio, and urges readers to buy from local dealers at a stated price, warning of serious outcomes if kidney issues are ignored.
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