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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1898
Page
2
An analysis of dyes explains that dyes claiming to color all materials often stain cotton and fade on wear. Diamond Dyes offer sixteen fast colors for cotton and mixed fabrics, delivering reliable, lasting results though at higher cost.
A 1467 bulletin by Entammogiello O. Howard reviews the San Jose scale and its impact on agriculture and trade. It highlights German import restrictions, U S entomology notes, and a history of scale appearances in Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, and other states, with varying outbreak levels and control concerns.
Report from Chickamauga Park near Chattanooga on March 15 notes arrangements for a regular troops maneuver at the park during warmer weather. General J W Boynton and park commissioners state the matter rests in abeyance pending military governor decisions, with potential mobilization if needed. The War Department coordinates with locals as officials weigh the plan.
March 1. The ice bridge below the falls drew thousands as frozen water filled tanks and beer rales altered for the night. Observers noted the white spray and a smooth, scenic surface over the Niagara river, with distant lights flickering along the edge and the crowd watching the icy spectacle.
St Louis March 12 report says Facob Burkhart, a retired engineer, seeks forgiveness and hopes his daughters return home. He notes the family’s many children are settled in various jobs and locations, with some living away and others employed, while letters hint at marriage plans that have not yet occurred.
Senator Proctor reports first hand from Cuba describing reconcentration camps, forts and trenches in four western provinces. He notes starvation, disease, and dire hospital conditions, urges careful consideration of policy but offers no specific plan, stressing the need for accurate truth over sensationalism.
Astoria reports Captain Amnesley of the British bark Purltan sighted a bottom up wreck eight miles north of the Columbia River on the tenth, keel about nine feet, copper painted hull, floating spars nearby, no identification found. The report mirrors earlier Tilamock wreck notes by Captain Dutty of the Hestic.
Robert F. Brunton known as Lord Brunton died in Chicago after arriving with Hanlon's Superba company. Born in Glasgow in 18, he started as a theatre property designer and later worked in London with Irving Barrett Bernhardt and Harris. He had been with the Hanlon brothers since 19.
The Oceanic Steamship Alameda sailing from Australia to San Francisco carries $3,500,000 in gold, the largest single- vessel treasure ever brought into the port. The shipment marks a notable financial milestone as it arrives in March.
Fire Marshal Witmarth issued multiple permits for buildings including residences barns additions and a business house. Notable entries include Deb Gadex for a barn on Van Buren street Henry Mageley for an addition on Gal Kan mid avenue W J Osbern for an apartment dwelling on 1684 Kansas avenue and J G Fletcher for a barn on Lib Madison Street.
Alexander Anderson, a young Black man, tried to assault a school at 9 p.m. in Grenada Minnesota. A mob captured him within hours, forced him to climb a cottonwood tree, placed a rope around his neck, and pushed him from a limb to strangle him to death.
Officers Donovan and Jenkins raided the resort on lower Kansas Avenue run by Mrs Ragan and Mrs Raga. Five individuals named Hattie Morse Lena Rivers Myrtle Johnson Minnie Black and Jessie Stilts each posted ten dollars as inmates. They did not appear in court this morning and the money was forfeited. Football teams Everton and Celtic to visit America for exhibition games next season under a syndicate. Bransfield. 692 Kan. Ave. and at re Pharmacy Corsth and Topeka avenue. Take se Candy Cathartic for constipation.
Henry C. Payne secured a delay on the 4-cent fare question in Milwaukee. He proposed a temporary fare at all hours but the Almonolbes Berent and Electric Light Co. could not afford it. A commission of city officials and business leaders would study affordability and report after the election.
Cobden New Jersey March 30 a large meeting at Milers hall organized a Growers' Union to control supplies and stabilize prices for southern Illinois tomatoes. The plan aims to attract southern Illinois shipping points to join and prevent market dips. An acreage program may plant more tomatoes. state estimates suggest up to 100 car loads daily for shipment from the area south of Catrothera.
Atlanta March 18 Captain W H Harrison chief clerk in the state comptroller general office outlines a plan to reduce excess men in Georgia by yearly elections in each of the 13 counties. The voter with the largest ballot would be labeled the meanest man and most unscrupulous scoundrel and be removed. He says the plan would purge the state of troublesome citizens, though he does not push it as a serious measure.
Two enslaved men James Wade and Rufus Howard are to be sold at the Glasgow Kentucky courthouse door next Monday. They are described as sound but lazy and repeatedly convicted of vagrancy. The purchaser must house and clothe them and may use their services as he sees fit. If they escape they may be arrested.
Governor Pingree fights to block convict labor at the local prison under a ten year shirt contract. The state Supreme Court grants mandamus to compel the prison board to approve contractor bonds. The case sparks major controversy with labor unions and supporters arguing over prison labor policy.
John Sargent, receiver of Garfield Park, is not a member of Marshall’s band. Once honorary with the old group, he has had no ties since Marshall’s incorporation. Rumor says Paramore faction may seek removal over band connections, a contingency noted when his appointment was sought. We mend and sew on buttons free of charge. Peerless Steam Laundry. Whitmere Ros, Servers, i Kan Ave.
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