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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
2
A dated piece extols cleansing the body to purge poisons and impurities. It argues that clogged organs spread disease and weakness and claims dirt in the blood is a deadly poison affecting health and vitality.
Tickets limited to July 15 on sale May 15 and 18, traveling by Los Angeles to Ogden or return, or both routes for the same charge. King, Agent, Santa Fe Route, Topeka, Colorado Springs and Return 81 8.00 via Santa Fe Route 19.00. Low rate for early vacation. Tickets on sale May 1 and 17 through June 30. Particulars may be had on application to T. I. Ook.
Fragmentary OCR text discusses nervous women and urges action, mentioning feelings of irritability blues and a vague exhortation to seek help or consider death. Names and clear facts are absent, reducing to a confused, unsafe snippet.
Detroit May 3 Michigan society Sons of the American Revolution hosted a dinner with Secretary Alger Senator Depew Maj Gen Wheeler Merritt and others in a grand event. Merritt praised Alger as the best secretary of war, while Alger spoke on war efforts and unity, touching on Spain Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines and the Army and Navy’s actions in the recent conflict.
Washington reports indicate Matthew Stanley Quay is expected to be seated by the United States Senate following Guy Stone’s appointment. Correspondents note strong GOP support from leaders and committee members, with several Republicans backing Quay amid prior Corbett opposition.
Marcus Daly, head of Amalgamated Copper Company, asserts Anaconda will maintain current wages. He rejects claims of control over Parrott property interests and says output will rise with full exploitation of assets. Daly stresses no job cuts and argues profits belong to existing stakeholders as exploration expands.
An odd Berlin scene recounts a diplomatic visit where Prince Henry of Prussia questions an interpreter about ages and titles. A Chinese mandarin responds with cryptic phrases while a princess and other officials exchange terse, enigmatic remarks, highlighting cross language mischief and cultural misstatements.
Mrs William Hickman and Mrs H A Hassall were found dead in a lodging house room, each shot. Hassall, from London, was obsessed with Hickman and killed her then herself. Hassall, calling herself a duchess, claimed royal ties and had attempted reconciliation with her husband. Medical men deem Hassall insane. the case echoes a Memphis tragedy.
Mrs. Charles C. Ackley of Sabinville Seeks a share of husband Charles C. Ackley’s $60,000 estate. She admits condoning his love for another woman and even attending his marriage to Mary Higgins while still alive, arguing that his heirs include her stepson. The case centers on legitimacy of the Higgins marriage and rights as widow in a contested estate ruling.
New York reports May 3 claim Princeton is abuzz with Johnny Hamilton the college newsboy who recently gained a fortune. He was last seen traveling toward Trenton with $10,000 and rumored to have visited a leading diamond store. Suspicions point to kidnapping by town men seeking the money, with Enole Trott worried he is in danger. Circles from matrimonial agencies and Wall Street brokers supposedly target him for wealth schemes. Elderly ladies offer society, but he resists amid alleged shady promotion.
In New Brunswick on May 2 Mme Lehmann and Mrs Jordan discussed bird protection. The high school instructor promised to raise the issue with pupils about decorating hats with birds and feathers. Lehmann agreed to visit the school in fall if Jordan's pupil plan received support, signaling support for feathered songsters' preservation.
Grand Rapids Michigan May The Moral American Woman Buildingist association elects Susan B Anthony as president with Hon Anna Howard Shaw as vice president Rachel Fonte as corresponding secretary Alice Stone Blackwell recording secretary Harriet Taylor Titon Kenauer Carrie Chanmas Day and Catherine Walleh Taylor as advisors The group protests the word white in the Hawaii constitution proposes a commission to verify conditions among colored people urges Kansas women to vote thanks legislators and supports the peace congress Wear collars that have no gouge Save Your Neck and laundry ads appear in the piece.
May 3 Tacoma reports a wave of notable Orthodox Christians withdraw from Christianity in Japan. Among them Paul Keanimori, pastor of Tokio Congregational Church and head of Doshishu University, now a stock Exchange director. Others, including Ichhara and Poulton, depart for banking and business. Professor Motorm studied in the United States, later rejecting God and Christ amid shifts in Japanese religion and money making.
Paris May 3 Sarah Bernhardt presented a private rehearsal of her Hamlet with the title role. Reviewers praised her acting and the French translation by Marcel Shawty je, noting the duel scene and her fencing command learned from Maurine at Saint Cyr.
Governor Bushnell backs a 10 percent wage hike for Warder Bushnell Glessner workers in Lagends. About 1,400 to 4,508 employees receive the raise, with higher boosts for core craft groups. The La gends firm makes agricultural implements and binders and plans a new blacksmith shop as demand grows.
The Lyndhurst property of 24 acres in Lyndhurst New Jersey is reported sold to Miss Helen Gould from the Gould estate for 24000 dollars. The estate, famed for its hothouses and rare plants, was once held by the will of interna Gould with a trust for Helen Gould until siblings came of age. Miss Gould previously hosted wounded soldiers during the war and the house hosted local laws parties and neighborhood fêtes for months.
New York May 3 readers discuss the social rehabilitation of the former Mrs Hency to Sinane amid Belmont influence. Perry Belmont’s power and past ties to Vanderbilt reflect on society’s verdict as Newport preparations unfold with parties and European travel themes.
A Populist official faction in Lincoln says they will resist a senate appointed committee from probing their conduct for the last two years and Governor Holcomb’s four year term. They claim books are open but deny the committee’s authority and will not comply with summons. Chairman Prout says the inquiry will proceed in weeks, with $2,000 provided by the senate but vetoed by the governor. the Republican state central committee will cover expenses.
A dramatic skin grafting procedure saved James Crowley after severe burns. His father died in a lamp accident and James donated skin from his legs for grafting his arm. Under morphine anesthesia the operation used skin segments from an eighth inch wide to a foot long. Ten days later he was out of danger and the arm was nearly well.
Press previews promise an excellent program by the Bruno Steindel company marking the close of the Ladies' Music club course on Friday night. The notes praise Steindel's solo as charming and rank him among the finest performers of the era.
Reviews praise Thomas Orchestra and Mrs Fish Griffin for clear singing and refined tone. Edmund Schuecker performs Reinecke ada gio and a self written piece, recalled multiple times for musicality and expressive playing.
London May 2 The Daily News publishes an interview with Joseph Pulitzer editor of the New York World. It covers American and British journalism methods and suggests Bryan will win the Democratic nomination next year with broad party and moderate support.
Cripple Creek April mint output reached 50 000 tons valued at about 3151 000. Smelters processed 11 000 tons averaging around 80 per ton. Estimates vary with ore values from about 15 to 60 dollars. About 18 007 tons of April ore remain at mills awaiting treatment.
A reader from Indiana describes severe eczema denied relief by skin-focused treatments. He claims Swift's Specific cured his condition after other remedies failed, asserting the medicine reaches the blood and clears the disease at its source.
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