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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1900
Page
7
An advertisement touts Munyon’s Inhaler as a fast, permanent remedy for catarrh colds coughs asthma influenza and lung diseases. It claims relief reaches deep into the body with medicated vapor and offers free demonstrations and mail orders.
A jumble of local chatter reports entertainments, visits, and farewells in North Topeka. Mrs Baker hosts Saturday afternoon at her home. Hallie Hamel returns from GreenCell. Mrs Ryan Embrac plans sermon duties. J James Lord and family return from Abilene area. Miss Anna Kelsisaree Washington and Mrs Asin Owen attend events in Kansas City. cabinet photos and church notices feature alongside routine store notices and small-town updates.
A garbled report details a dispute over alley 3 between Denttwood Kansas residents and Topeka officials. The confused OCR mentions Holman and a General Alips group, with unclear names and dates, signaling a halted inquiry and strained communication as authorities weigh the public access issue and potential obstructions.
Fragmented OCR text discusses a San Francisco Chronicle item about two peculiar volumes tied to a Ban Francisco man. The narrative covers controversial content, alleged ecstasies, and cautions against translation, with claims of religious symbolism and warnings about desecrating sacred texts.
A Utdi state report profiles Private Smith, famed as the smallest man in the United States Army. At five feet tall and 108 pounds, he endured extensive service, earned praise for his discipline, and faces potential promotion to warrant official retirement after twenty-eight years in uniform. His case prompts scrutiny from the Committee on Trusts in Washington.
Probate Judge Dolman investigates claimed will of Woolfork who died after blood poisoning in Santa Fe shops. A Chicago woman asserts engagement and inheritance rights, but no will is found. administrator to be appointed. The record lists estate items, insurance, and a formal probate process to resolve ownership.
Denver March 16 The Congull Gated Stanley mines of Pit Creek county owned by John York Jane F Rig Jarke invilla Abe Samuph Gre wi Whadelanne and Cherries Gehrman sold to Montreal espiratins for an amount estimated for a large deposit transfer to be completed in ten days The mines have been worked for nearly twenty five years with extensive underground work reported
A collage of light verse and humor clippings from various papers includes quips about manners and politics, a joke about a man who rhymes Nice with Greece, and a remark on a veteran’s race talk. It also reports a Pullman sleeper train carrying 260 members of the Kansas Millers and Grith Dealers’ association en route to Galveston, plus General Joe Wheeler’s arrival in Washington for private and official talks.
Light snow fell in the western divisions and western Kanens area, with cold wind and low temperatures noted. Snow was spotty and limited to the extreme western part, while other regions saw only light flurries. Reports came from the Santa Fe office and referenced road conditions and renewal reports.
A Topeka medical firm markets a patent remedy alleging cures for chronic diseases. The notice claims 69,000 Kansans endorse the claim and references herbs, rats, and tare powder. It notes trial terms and stamps, with agents sought for distribution.
New York March 16 The Tribune reports Tammany Democrats defer naming four national convention delegates until Richard Croker returns. Frank Campbell leads state committee discussions with John Whalen Julian Carroll and John Keller. Holding the convention time and place likely in Hitus City in April awaiting Croker’s instruction.
The report cites a cold outlook with temperatures around ten degrees below zero and a brisk northwest wind near twenty miles per hour. A high Canadian barometer, a low in Florida, and a line across Minnesota are mentioned with a forecast for fair weather continuing through Saturday.
Chief Ramsey announced he would not resign after sustained editorials in the Good Citizen attacking the police department. The Sunday issue circulating at churches continued the criticism, linking his name to a recent criminal case, though he now states he will not step down.
San Francisco notes the Santa Fe chooses to consolidate the Valley railroad Santa Fe Pacific and Southern California routes into the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe system. A Mojave connection will link the line with Santa Fe Pacific while Tehaehapt division remains under Southern Pacific lease. Separate executive officers will cut costs.
Mageke Austin aged 2 daughter of Ae Austin died last night at Auburndale home. Body to be taken to Bonner Springs for burial. Charles Ewing aged 1% died yesterday at his home in Highland Park from congestion after typhoid fever. Funeral at 2 o clock Saturday. Mrs Lauck died at 301 Wake Street Auburndale. Funeral from residence Sunday at 3 p.m.
Col Holliday is gravely ill and confined to home for weeks. Age and heart disease cited as factors. care and rest described as needed due to fragile condition. Police report A Ludolph of Emporia arrested for cocaine overdose after fainting on Kan cam avenue. He suffered convulsions but stabilized after medical treatment. In Ogdensburg a valuable colt sold. Star Pointer mentioned as fastest, traded by W H Moffatt of Kempville to McLaren of Ottawa for $600k.
Fragmentary OCR suggests a local political race with candidates Wilson and Pittese poised for the Republican side. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
A flood of self announced candidates seeks Republican primaries in Shawnee. Names include TAMA, HAZEN, PAGAN, DORAN, VANORSDOL, and Farrion among others seeking offices from probate judge to county attorney and county superintendent.
Board of Elections meeting notice repeated with multiple for sale items. Sale notices include household goods, crates, and Kentucky sacks. Addresses referenced as 200 Brunker Street and Queen Anne Street. parties leaving town.
Fragmented notice advises registration closure and a meeting at Topeka. Text mentions dates, officials, and approval by a state board, with obscured names and times.
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