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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1898
Page
2
A 19th century advertisement touts Morrow’s Kidneoids as a breakthrough treatment for Bright’s disease and diabetes. It argues kidney dysfunction underpins most health issues, promising rapid relief after early use, with boxes priced at 50 cents or a full “frees” shipment on receipt of payment from Medicine Co.
Plant treasures gathered in Europe and Washington detail a horticultural mission led by Professor Brookings of Brookings BC. The expedition surveyed climate resistance and seed varieties, noting Aleut and Turkestan specimens, hardy cherry types, and new hybrids for trials at experiment stations, with implications for western prairie cultivation.
In Washington March 2 the Senate clashed over the bankruptcy bill with Mr. Hoar urging conference. Mr. Stewart opposed as diabolical and warned it would brand debtors as criminals. Debates shifted to the Alaska homestead bill with speakers warning of speculative land schemes and railroad rate provisions. The session adjourned after a lengthy exchange and executive business.
Debates yesterday over the Loud bill on second class matter focused on an amendment allowing up to ten percent of a newspaper's bona fide circulation in sample copies at pound rates. Speaker Moon and Representative Perkles argued amid claims of a $40,000,000 government subsidy to publishers using mail services. The bill, restricting second class status to periodicals issued four times yearly from known offices, faces further discussion Thursday with a vote anticipated about the time.
Lawmakers clash over press influence in pricing of government advertising. Rep Loud accuses publishers of pushing a bill for their gain while opponents say restricting ads saves the government $20.9 million annually. The session ends with adjournment after tense exchanges.
Alex Ft Banks, injured in Missouri, ventured downtown on crutches two weeks into recovery. Lost in dark southwest woods, he battled water, rocks, and fatigue, was aided by four hunters with lanterns, revived by a fire, and rode four miles to a cabin for treatment before returning home a week ago.
In Madison on March 2 college students at the state university wore knickerbockers and navy biotechnology outfits for a campus drill. The public exhibition drew large crowds and sparked debate over propriety with authorities and many students split on whether the costumes were appropriate or provocative.
In Take Cite and Willismebure county, whites guard routes into Uwtown after a fatal Baker family fire and shooting. Reports of an impending negro attack prompt patrols and calls for calm as Lake City residents demand punishment and justice. State and federal authorities investigate the case.
The Fifth District Populists appear set to renominate Congressman W. D. Vincent despite talk of alternatives. Ex congressman Calderhead leads Gold Tendencies on the opposition, but Gold Standard sentiment has little traction. Several potential rivals including H. N. Gaines C. B. Harriman and Ea. Little declined or offered guarded support. Republicans likely nominate Calderhead amid limited opposition.
The Atchison Globe reports the First district Republican convention will be in Horton, not Atchison, after a deadlock at Leavenworth. Eight votes tied on the first ballot, then Black of Jackson County swung to the Hiawatha-Tellowseyn compromise to send the convention to Horton for the April 12 nominating session.
The Seventh district committee will meet at Hutchinson on Friday to set a convention date and venue for the campaign. Chester J. Long aims to be the congressional nominee, while critics like Capt. Charles Cannon question his leadership and loyalty to party causes. Some supporters view Long as a follower and political hanger-on, while others want a proven worker, not a public idol.
The Fourth district committee lacks a chairman and secretary until Judge Greer of Marion returns to the district from Kansas City to assume the secretary post. Howel Jones of Topeka previously chaired, but the Populist gerrymander moved Shawnee County into the First district. The committee will meet at Emporia Friday.
Letters from Fulton Kentucky recount a fourteen year old boy's paralysis and speech loss from rheumatism and St Vitus dance. After failing to help from a physician the child recovered after four bottles of Dr Miles Nervine. The mother claims his health is fully restored and credits the remedy along with similar relief for their daughter Grace. Pharmacists Palmer Pradles & Co endorse the product and guarantee first bottle benefits.
The article notes W P Dillard will not seek public office again while mentioning his political career and failed private law practice. It also previews dramatic events including The World Against Hee at Crawford Theatre and performances by Marie Jansen. Col Fred Funston will speak at Hamilton Hall on the Maine explosion theory and recount Cuban army adventures.
W A Eddy, famed for scientific kites, asks Secretary of the Navy to test tandem kites to photograph ships beyond the horizon. He claims cameras on kites can capture vessels 43 miles away and aid coastal reconnaissance. Eddy notes electric operation and potential land use with telescope lenses.
Boston chamber urges Massachusetts lawmakers to push for higher harbor appropriation as Rockland Maine seeks 100000, while Boston asks Moody to press the issue amid Maine influence. Secretary Weston notes Boston faces strong odds but pledges chamber support and ongoing telegraphic contact.
Arizona proposes to expand orange cultivation in the Salt River valley. About 800 acres are planted, with around 500 bearing now and overseen by a growing wave of newcomers this spring. Varieties split roughly between Washington navel and seedlings, fruit ripening earlier than those in Central Florida by weeks.
Franklin McVeagh, a Chicago merchant and sociology student, calls the Seventeenth, Kikhtewath, and Nineteenth wards the poorest district in the world. He notes extreme congestion and poverty with wealthy enclaves nearby, calling the three river wards a center of population and study.
March 2 London report on a movement to discourage women from using feathers and birds as adornment. A speaker urged men to refuse marriage to those who wear feathers at dinner, while a poet laureate excerpt highlighted social stigma. The discourse cited a 16,200 member forestry group and noted tourism promotions for Eureka Springs Arkansas.
A large committee of inities including the Marchionne of Tweeddale campaigned in Lambeth and Battersea. John Burnes was introduced to a lady he had called a scented Delilah. Lady Denblel denied personal remarks, and Burne was taken aback by the exchange as social tension surfaced at a county council lunch.
Tickets on Oral and third Tuesdays in January February and March via Union Pyic in multiple territories list Missouri Arkansas Tsidian Territory Okishorms Texas Lawretani Arizona New Mexico with round trip rate starting at 700 cents or more at one fare for the round trip plus run For full ticket information contact P A Lewe City Ticket Agent Fulton Depot Agent Also mentions Herbine medicine and local drug sources in scattered lines.
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