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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1899
Page
4
A garbled mix of notes covers peace talks, Cuban affairs, a Paris doctor claiming revival methods, and political jibes about Gen Gomes. It references water use in New York, snow cleanup duties, and social commentary on civic duty and trust possessions.
A reform movement led by Governor Pingree plans a July Buffalo conference titled The National Social and Political Conference. Invitations went to prominent radicals and labor leaders including Debs and Williams, with Ellwood Pomeroy as secretary. The event aims for united action across political lines and organizations.
Kansas Red Men plan a five day Jubilee week beginning May 11 with thousands expected from across the state. A large prize list, one fare rate, street decorations, and a military band from St Joseph enhance the event. Dewey Day Monday features notable speakers led by Jobe Madden. Tuesday offers entertainment and handshakes, followed by a Red Men meeting and Chita society entertainment Wednesday at the opera house. Prolific local talents support a program managed by Hewett, Kenney, Vernon, and Boyle. Thursday centers on carnival events and merchant displays, with floats in a parade and a handcarved whewam. Friday emphasizes education with instructors guiding activities and a school chorus under Prof. Jones. Saturday hosts a grand parade to the grove, band concerts, sports, and a final fireworks display.
Fort Scott news notes a war revenue bill affecting estate values, with Deputy Internal Revenue Collector Biskesioy involved. Probate court records show tallies and inventories for Harrisson estate, asking how much is due under the revenue law taxing legacies over 10000. Legatees may owe 2.5 percent on excess over 10000, per the law cited by Binkentey. Lawerence baseball arrangements: KU team vs university slum squad set for June 3 with Frank Curry managing and a full infield lineup. Ballina County Fair dates announced from September 18 to 20, committee members named to plan.
An 1890s style ad asserts that a doctor may find organs normal yet cannot read the blood, claiming Hood's Sarsaparilla vitalizes and enriches blood. Testimonials from Portage Pennsylvania Wilmington Delaware praise cures for dyspepsia nervousness ulcers and sleep, urging reliability and health restoration.
A band of Gypsies is camped across the bridge on the north side of Budora. About half are women and children. several women claim to be fortune tellers and plan to canvas homes for victims.
New York report lists corrected names of those believed seen in the hotel when the fire broke out. the 2:20 pm update names guests servants and staff from several cities including plainfield new jersey pittsburgh baltimore massachusetts maryland and new york areas among the missing are miss dorothy hoffman miss annette upham senator uphold and mrs james h stokes and others with ages and relations where available
Former Governor Altgeld speaks at Willard's belt meeting claiming an awakening against machine rule. He forecasts Carter losing and Harrison facing strong Republican votes while pledging a 20,000 mayoral majority for himself and the city ticket on a municipal ownership platform.
At 2 PM a warmer trend predicted by the weather bureau failed to appear as a northwesterly wind of 21 mph blew. Hail began around 6 30 PM after grayish green clouds formed, prompting fears of a May 1897-like storm. Observers cited atmospheric layer mismixing. hailstones reached walnut size.
The Nobins Mercantile store in Topeka changes hands to W A Swift Co with J H Foucht and W A Swift as active partners. Swift has nine years in Topeka real estate and business, and Foucht is a respected long-time Topeka citizen. The store will operate on a cash basis and Robins shifts focus to Missouri zinc mines.
An 1900 Philadelphia advertisement promotes Munyon’s Cure asserting guaranteed relief from cold symptoms. It claims safety and efficacy, listing a physician endorsement and urging readers to try the remedy with a money-back or promise of results, typical of era patent medicine language.
Sunday church listings across Topeka include First Presbyterian, United Brethren, St John's A. M. E., First M. H., Third Christian, Second Christian, and more. The schedule features morning and evening sermons, special lectures, youth meetings, and memorial services, with pastors such as Rev. J. D. Countermine, Rev. A. E. Wagner, D. D., Rev. J. B. Deever, and others conducting services and preaching across numerous venues on Sunday.
An advertisement promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney and urinary issues. It claims strong benefits, cites testimonials, and announces a one day free distribution for the first 1,000 people at Howley & Show druggists at the southeast corner of Sixth and Kansas avenues. Foster-Milburn Co is named as sole U.S. agent.
In Grace Cathedral and nearby churches the day features a 7:0 p.m. address A Wise Devision, 7:30 a.m. holy communion, 9:30 a.m. Sunday school, 11:00 a.m. morning prayers, and 7:30 p.m. Stainers Crucifixion rendition by the cathedral choir. Good Shepherd holds 9:30 a.m. confirmation class and Bible study, 9:30 a.m. литeny holy communion and sermon by Rev. Canon Bywater. no evening service. St. Simon’s offers 4:30 p.m. evening prayer and sermon by Rev. water. Calvary chapel presents 4:00 p.m. evening prayer and sermon by Rev. Joseph Wayne. English Lutheran conducts morning and evening preaching by Rev. A. E. Wagner with weekday services nightly except Monday and Saturday.
Republican city central committee laments poor voter registration and repeated elections on the waterworks issue. Only about 6 000 people registered as books close next Thursday. J Betts faces opposition in First ward amid sewer dispute echoes. Central committee calls a meeting at the old court house Saturday evening to discuss the administration question and nominate Republicans for the upcoming election.
Mrs Etta Lewis wife of Charles Lewis night watchman at Knight undertaking attempted suicide by carbolic acid. A friend discovered her and doctors were called. she survived. The act followed a quarrel after seeing her husband with another woman near Quincy near Seventh. The friend rooms above the restaurant and reported the event.
New York report details a fox terrier saved from Windsor Hotel ruins and the collection of hotel registers to aid investigation. Commissioner Scanned warns of worse fire traps in the city and threatens to publish a list of unsafe hotels. Warren Leland Jr. urges survivors to telegraph their survival while others remain unaccounted for and a body heads to Chicago for burial.
A blacksmith named Preble suffered a severe thigh injury after a horse he was showing at his Quincy Street shop slipped and fell on him. He was rescued and taken to medical care as doctors feared possible fracture and serious damage. The incident interrupted work as physicians assessed the extent of the injuries.
Local sale listing enormous bargain numbers across hardware items priced from one to ten cents. Includes tacks, spoons, meat grinders, bakeware, tools, and household goods with emphasis on cut prices and surplus stock at Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. items range from one cent to ten cents with many domestic utensils and minor tools highlighted.
Dr Burkholder, anatomy professor at the state agricultural college in Manhattan, has resigned and gone to Virginia. The resignation followed a dispute with the college head over a black leg vaccine, with Burkholder and Paul Fisher at odds and the controversy cited as cause. The Telegraphers Controversy: Santa Fe General Manager Frey in Chicago, wage dispute unresolved. Operators demand higher minimums, company balks at 56, then 50, with 47 the latest offer to be refused. Skin remedy claims in Dean's Ointment offered by Rowley and Snow’s druggists with free samples March 20 after 9 am.
Tuesday March 21 tickets go on sale for round trips to northwest south and southwest destinations at one fare plus $2.00 round trip. Stops allowed. Regions Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas. Rock Island agents handle tickets. Hal Nelson, a Topeka clarinetist, left Wat son’s orchestra to join Buffalo Bill tour in New York. He previously played with Barnum Bailey and London outfits before returning home.
John H Shelton aged x died suddenly Wednesday afternoon at his home from heart failure. He leaves a wife and one child five years old. He was a member of AO.UW No 244 Modern Woodmen of Amphien No 636 and Knights of Pythias No TM%. Funeral services are set for Sunday afternoon at 2 20 oclock at Third Presbyterian Church. Friends are invited to attend. The Beat notes kidney education ads and Raw & Snows druggists offer the free distribution in the paper. The Peerless Steam Laundry highlights a new device to smooth collar and cuff edges.
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