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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1900
Page
11
An Ohio inventor claims two devices that bring happiness and health to users. The method steams poisons from the blood to cure stubborn diseases without drugs, according to the advertisement. He presents the devices as natural cures and emphasizes rapid, drugless relief.
An ad style claim touts a new home bath cabinet offering Turkish bath virtues for 3 cents. It lists famous endorsers, praises cleansing and vigor, cites widespread sales since August, and urges readers to order from World ECO Cincinnati for full details and a money back guarantee.
A Brookline correspondent predicts William Jennings Bryan’s election in 1890, arguing the silver issue shifts middle class support, with Republicans still wary of his war record. The El Paso Times note adds discussion of travel and silver, while National Banks and currency loans are touched on in Washington.
Leavenworth reports two deserters from US Army surrendered for a reward but were fooled. Policemen McDonald and Craig turned them over to post authorities. court martial found only violation of articles of war. Soldiers fined. police receive back pay reward and witness fees for cooperation.
A trio including Frank Clair Thoms Miner and James Hall were found guilty in Quenemo after a bank burglary attempt. Miner was found guilty first and the others pleaded guilty. Pinkerton agents, led by Chief Tillotson, traced the gang across Kansas, with nitro glycerine fuse wood alcohol and skeleton keys seized. Miner was labeled the planner while Clair and Hall demonstrated nerve and skill in safe cracking without explosives. The trial judge will determine full penalties, and the arrest marks a major breakthrough against a regional bank robbing ring.
Independence Republicans plan a straight partisan ticket for spring, with a city convention set for Thursday evening. The contest centers on city clerk between a corporal of Company G, Twentieth Kansas, and the present deputy city clerk, a young woman.
Rev A M Heltest president of the state Christ in Endeavor Union organized the program for a state conference to be held at the Presbyterian church. The convention opens Tuesday afternoon July 5 with a key note service and district speakers.
Hutchinson March 14 The Old Settlers of Reno County will start preparing for their annual celebration with August fixed as the date The executive committee met at Justice Morris's office and began outlining this year’s program They will invite Governor Stanley to attend and await his reply The committee aims to expand early day relics and agricultural exhibits Mr Maxaball will collect relics and Mr Switzer will oversee the farm product exhibit
McPherson March 14 District court Mike Kern proprietor Union hotel and Andy Cheeberg pleaded guilty to violating the prohibitory law. Each sentenced to thirty days in county jail and a $100 fine. Keen to post $600 bond to keep good behavior for two years. First conviction from the law and order push. Burlington March 17 Endaley proprietor Central hotel and Henry Hainen arrested for violating the prohibitory law. Beer and whisky found. sour cider seized. Arrestees bonded. Counts allege maintaining nuisances. charges pressed by County Attorney Weaver from Liggett’s complaint.
The Brandley murder case in Cottonwood Falls could not proceed as jurors could not be assembled in Chase County. The defense urged postponement while awaiting a future Lyon County trial date. In other local items prohibition violator Childe Miner Bon Hoots faces an appeal as he seeks to overturn a prior conviction. Meanwhile Larned High School plans a large graduating class of twenty one with commencement exercises set for Friday evening.
The union lecture course closed with a Tuesday high school concert by the Spiering quartet. The group, regarded as among the best in the United States, drew prominent city musicians. The program featured Haydn quartet in four parts, a cello solo by Diestel, and a Spiering violin piece, with two encore items.
Mr J L Schallaire and C Pritalen tour the city as Ben Hur cigar agents promoting a Grand Opera House style chariot display. They claim strong local sales and a forthcoming May surprise showcasing a lighted Roman chariot driven by four white horses on public streets for two weeks.
L J Merrill secured a $22000 verdict against M K T railroad and Kansas City Suburban lines, the largest personal damage case against a railroad in Kansas history. An appeal is taken as the case climbs to the supreme court amid dramatic on bridge injuries and a near fatal fall into the Missouri river.
Edward BreAtlister, Union Pacific conductor, faced Monn l ilaughter charges after a wreck at Brighton. His wife and family took him to Grand Island Neb, hoping lower altitude and new scene restore his mind. The Newton brief notes crew changes and local railroad developments as business grows in the area.
H Dyer of Fowler was sent to Burden Kansas due to his wife illness. M E Holottay now oversees Fowler. Plains station transferred to Hurt until Mrs Kerr returns. Sheett to take charge of that station. D Weaver replaces A C Black at Dover station following Black’s resignation.
Radical claim the Munyon inhaler blends eucalyptus and other remedies into a vapor with antiseptic germicidal power. Advertises near-magical healing for respiratory and systemic ailments, urging free demonstrations at multiple Kansas City area druggists and grocers.
The Lakota club met at Miss Mary Thompson’s Topeka avenue home to discuss Napoleon the Man with readings from Emerson and Wordsworth. Officers were elected with Mrs Harrison Morgan as president and Miss Willa Rodgers as vice president, while the Monday club hosts were noted with upcoming meetings and guest attendees listed.
The piece discusses cross eyes, noting many believe an operation cures strabismus but this is not always true. It explains causes and urges timely eye care for children, warning against false remedies and suggesting proper treatment and attention.
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