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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1899
Page
2
An old advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets as strengtheners for maternity and digestive aid. It claims safety, comfort, and baby health benefits while noting constipation as a disease aggravator. The copy urges using both products together for best results.
R G Dun and Co weekly review notes increased gold outflow from the United States while Europe borrows to meet needs. It cites grave French ministerial crisis, German speculative collapse, and South American uncertainty as key troubles. US revenue exceeds ordinary expenses but war costs are heavy. Exports, grain, cotton, and iron show mixed trends as investors reassess risk and consumption.
Chicago June 24 Secretary of War Alger arrived from Detroit and supported Governor Pingree's stance on direct election of U S senators by the people. He denounced trusts and wealth concentration, said he would run for the senate when the direct vote is adopted, and opposed legislative selection. He noted Senator Dutrow and Senator McMillan in election dynamics.
The article notes a greatly reduced rate by Union Pacific to California points with quicker travel than rival lines. It directs readers to Lewis, city ticket agent, or J Fulton, depot agent, for full information and tickets. Also includes a fragmentary medical anecdote about an injury and a remedy involving Charpinr tincture, with a patient claiming recovery.
At The Hague on June 24 M DeStaat leader of the peace conference committee presented Russian proposals aimed at halting armaments and declared no plan for immediate reductions though a standstill might trigger gradual cuts. He urged all powers to press for an end to armed peace while limiting budgets. Colonel Gilinsky urged a five year understanding to avoid expanding peacetime forces beyond current levels, with colonial ports excluded. The resolutions were ordered printed and the meeting adjourned until Monday. A naval standstill resolution would be introduced later.
June 24 report from The Hague states Achmed Riza Bey of the Young Turks refused to duel with Rechid Bey head of the Turkish delegation at the peace conference. Ammnehian an Armenian, planned to speak but sent a letter denying remarks attributed to him while accepting the challenge, which Riza Bey declined as dueling is unlawful in Holland.
F E Wear, prize winner, blasts show decisions as unfair and biased. He claims judges favored the Horse Show association rules over popular opinion, disagreeing with the blue ribbon outcome and urging broader entry by future contestants. He cites a disputed first prize to a different team and questions judging standards.
New York reports Mrs Ramsay attacked her sleeping husband with a razor in their Garden hotel room. Authorities note Ramsay is believed insane. The shocking crime occurred as Spaulding For President Chicago and Spaulding Co. leader accepted a new rail presidency following Syndicate control of Chicago Surface railways.
Baseball results across multiple parks show varied innings with teams like Cleveland New York Louisville Baltimore Pittsburgh St Louis Philadelphia and Boston posting runs. Batteries and lineups listed reflect the era’s box score style and railroad era travel.
In early September Hester Williams battles longing as she kneads bread, torn between a looming departure to pursue song and a farmer’s quiet bond with Raymond, who reveals plans to sail for New York and South America, while their tender moment leads to a whirlwind vow and a shared future abroad.
The Topeka Wheelmen organize the Topeka Wheelmen 99 Meet Club to promote the state meet on August 24 to 26. Members from the wheelmen and white cyclists of Topeka form the new association with no member charge. Officers elected include Jas Donelson as president and R D Hunt as vice president. The club plans track work at Garfield park, with $50 raised and a subscription committee to raise more. Road runs Sundays and by moonlight will visit Meriden and Calhoun Bluffs. A teaser ride to Tecumseh is planned for June 25. The next meeting is June 29 at 4 pm.
W McShane swears in New Richmond Wisconsin on June 23 that seven storm windows were placed upright in a box near a chicken coop and remained unbroken though the box was torn away after a cyclone struck. Mrs McShane escaped to a neighbor's cellar as glass panes stayed intact.
Walker Minn June 2 the Indian agent Captain Mercer received orders to remove all white persons from the Chippewa reservation within thirty days. The measure threatens the Cass Lake village and Great Northern railway division headqu arters on its Fosston extension. The railroad right of way remains excluded by presidential grant.
New York officials state there is no law against cars in Central Park but the Park Board has issued orders banning automobiles from the drives. The move aims to prevent horse fright and runaways and protect life. Permits have been few, with Col. Cope seeking a permit for manufacturing use and cab companies asking to run through the park system minus Central Park. The Park Board notes likely battles with auto owners will echo League of American Wheelmen actions granting bike access.
William E B Jones, a six year United States Navy veteran who steered the cruiser Brooklyn at the battle of Santiago, is imprisoned in a county jail serving a thirty day sentence for concealed weapons. He sought to deliver a school speech but was halted by the janitor, leading to his arrest. Jones was among the first men recognized by Admiral Schley in Chicago.
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