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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1899
Page
5
Alfred Meisel of 055 W tub St NF City reports persistent itching and eye issues after an unknown reaction. He describes failing to reach doctors for months, despite many visits, before improvement began after treatment.
A repertoire company under C. H. Hosskam presented Counterfeit Money and other thrilling numbers at Crawford Theater Monday night. The audience, free night, enjoyed a lively show featuring a quiet villain, antics by Christe, and musical numbers by Matt W. Zisle and Marcy Den Zicke. The ensemble delivered strong comedy and melodrama as the troupe performs nightly all week.
Six thousand socialists gathered in Union Square New York on May Day with red flags banners and music. Speeches and notices followed in Tolon Square and Shawnee meetings were scheduled at 221 5 Quincy Street for May 24.
For the round trip via Union Pacific to San Francisco for Ne Yon al Rapital sorietias anniversaries May 25 1893. For dates tick eta sales limits and full info call FLA Lewis city ticket agent J Fulton depot agent 100 For $1.00 Luckes Rolls at Jim Drug fo wash rear colored shirts and tee calein from fading Peertess freimsonay lid end Lit Wath.
No bids received for the old city building. Seventy one property offers were open at the council meeting with varied prices from low to high. Several councilmen want an auditorium with 956,000, but bidding officials defer. The list includes Quincy street lots and other parcels mapped across Topeka, with multiple parties seeking sale terms and hearings scheduled for next Thursday.
Columbus May 7 Governor Bushnell appoints Colonel H A Axline late of the Tenth Ohio volunteer infantry to be adjutant general of the state. Axline previously held the office before entering the volunteer service. Columbus May 2 Attorney General Soames to appear before the industrial alcohol commission in Washington to provide information regarding trusts.
Austin May 2 The Texas legislature began consideration of an anti trust bill. Two drastic substitute measures were offered in place of the Arkansas law. The proposals aim to restrict corporate arms linked to member corporations and impose broad controls on business activities.
Listings show Leonidas Bryson Cyrus K Holliday and others offering numerous lots at various corners and tracts with prices ranging from 4 to 13 3 4 thousand dollars. Additional notes include Masonic property bids and a prohibition clause on corporate land ownership. A separate item reports Canfield's appointment at Seth Low University and a coal conspiracy case opening in Sangamon court. Also mentions a proposed electric suburban railway between Terre Haute and Brazil, Indiana.
City council received petitions for paving eight blocks on Tenth avenue from Tyler to Lane streets, with funds raised toward Bethany college tax but college declined sign unless a three year guarantee is provided. Paving efforts also target Fillmore and Huntoon streets with bids to be advertised. Committees reported favorable on numerous sidewalk and street paving petitions across Spruce, Fifteenth, Third, West, Monroe, and other streets, all adopted without discussion.
A crowded Topeka page notes May term of the supreme court opening, plus brief items from the city including doctors, lawyers, and a drilling line up of civic news. Mentions J. D. Milliken, W. H. Stillen, J. D. M. Hampto, and Charles Wolff among others, with updates on local court, police, and public works.
New York May 2 A group of Episcopal clergymen opposed to the ordination of Dr Charles Briggs plan to file charges of heresy to delay his ordination until he clears himself. Briggs a former Presbyterian theologian and Union Theological Seminary professor stirred controversy with unorthodox writings and left to join the Episcopalians. Bishop Potter supports him but some diocese clergy resist his ministry entry.
Springfield UL May 2. Taylorville council split with five Democrats and three Republicans. Mayor W H Peabody, a Republican, appointed city officers but the council refused approval. He swore in officers and ousted the old regime while contesting his election. Burlington Declares Dividend. Boston May 2. Chicago Burlington & Quincy directors announce a regular 1% dividend. Ice Tea Ice Jones advertises prompt delivery and low prices at 117 E Norris North.
Chicago plans a May 3 banquet by Carter Harrison Trades Union League to praise Mayor Harrison and align with Bryan and free silver. Ex governor is not invited. attendees include Deneen Gibbons Pinree and Mayor Jones of Toledo, with William Jennings Bryan likely to attend and endorse Harrison and the Chicago platform. Organized labor backs Harrison as a path to Bryan’s approval and a gubernatorial bid.
Berlin May dispatch reports a Russian force of seven officers and fourteen engineers advancing northeast of Bardad toward the Little Zab river. The movement accompanies a Persian protected railway extension to the Persian Gulf and Kar railway corridor.
Tickets from St Louis to Roanoke and return at one fare for the German Baptist Brethren meeting in Roanoke. Good going May 11 19 39 and 22 with return limit to June 30 1530 inclusive. Write to J M Chesbrough Assistant G P A St T Foley T P A Kaneus for full particulars.
Travel advertisement cites a $32.50 fare via the Rock Island Route between San Francisco and Los Angeles. The notice also advertises a medical cure for digestive ailments including stomach cancer and dyspepsia, attributed to Rodol Dyspepsia Cure by Kane & Co.
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