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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1899
Page
4
Fragmented remarks from a Topeka newspaper page reflect political clashes, garden-variety gossip, and travel through Kansas state debates. It cites Gen Funston and Atkinson with local quips about council members, brick plants, and public interest topics amid Kansas society chatter.
Prominent Kansans and Kansas City citizens denounce Missouri plans to host a reception for the Twentieth Kansas soldiers. County Clerk Leonard Daniels states strong opposition as Kansas papers debate the issue, with cartoons and coverage highlighting local sentiment and accusations of trying to steal the soldiers’ honors.
A fragmentary testimonial ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a remedy for "bad blood" and blood impurities. It recounts several health troubles including sores, fatigue, and wounds, claiming the tonic cured these with improved blood quality. The ad cites individuals from Montana, Key West, San Juan, and Bridgeport praising the medicine's effects.
May hearings will feature state officials and lawmakers examining Standard Oil and related companies. Testimony from W Lee of Pittsburg and Joby Mo Nulta of Ohio will address trust practices and whinky schemes. A voluminous New Jersey corporate law report criticizes lax registration and franchise tax rules while noting trustees exploited weak records to incorporate in the state.
West Presbyterian church trustees announce they will sever ties with Rev Dr Anthony Evans amid rising debts and member withdrawals. A chapter meeting led to a 125 to 35 vote rejecting his resignation, with financial supporters and a request for disassociation extending to the congregation for a final decision.
A major 280000 dollar deal in Kansas City transfers head of cattle and 140000 acres of pasture land in the Indian Territory to G Swift, buyer of the Swift Packard interests. The sale, from I O Williams and others, includes Lockite Glass, Chudletreek, and Mule Shine pastures with plans to expand the herd and acquire more cattle through future purchases. Chief negotiator is Evan Snider. Indian agent Walker involved in the acres expansion discussions.
Dublin May 31 The Teish land court will shortly offer the most desired portion of the Lakes of Kilarner for sale. The Muckinos estate has already been sold, and the Mansion duer parks 4m will be offered with the lakes. The price is expected to be about 150000, but there are fears the purchaser may exclude the public from the lakes.
Travelers from Kansas City and St Joseph may book through sleepers to Butte and Seattle via Burlington Montana Express leaving Kansas City at 10 40 am and St Joseph at 12 40 pm. First and second class through sleeping car service extends to Lutte and Anaconda starting March 12. Contact agents Bramball Wakeley for details.
The notice promotes reduced rail fares to Portland and Puget Sound points including Helena and Montana routes via Union Pacific and Santa Fe, with ticket agent contacts. It also advertises Seattle laundry services and a steam laundry offering collar edge devices, plus a cigar promotion.
A joint meeting of eastern and western freight men considered the Interstate Commerce Commission ruling that domestic and export grain rates be equal. They agreed to comply with the decision while challenging its jurisdiction over export rates, arguing that exceptions may arise that could hinder foreign commerce or harm railroad revenue.
J. J. Hitt, former receiver of the Topeka land office under Cleveland, faces a federal suit over about $500. Rumors of his disappearance are denied by friends, who say he informs his bondsmen of movements. He plans to move to Kansas City, owning property at Tyler and Seventh streets, hoping a higher sale price covers the claim.
Police raided the wholesale liquor house of R. H. Connelly and J. A. Putnam seizing eight and a half cases of beer plus kegs and bottles. In district court Connelly was fined $100, Putnam released. judge Hazen ruled the seizure invalid and Putnam replevined it in city court. Mayer notes most is spoiled but cases and bottles valued at about 110,000.
The state executive council authorized finishing the curbing and paving of the state house walk and drives with no contract changes. Th F F Kepley will finish curbing and Gilsonite Paving Co. to perform the paving. Work to start immediately and aim for completion by month end if possible. Contractors have not yet received payment for prior work.
Charles A. Walsh, secretary of the Democratic National Committee, arrives in Ottumwa after a year in the Klondike. Letters suggest he earned from $50,000 to $100,000 during the winter while publishing the Klondike Miner and Yukon Advertiser at Dawnson City.
Deputy U S Marshal Teleg arrested George B. Howard alias J W Clawnon, alleged fugitive from justice who escaped from the federal insane asylum in Washington D C. Once a pension attorney in Chester, Illinois, he was convicted of forging pension vouchers in 1891 and later removed to the federal asylum before escaping December 21, 1891. He is held in Wichita federal jail pending order to return him to Illinois.
Funeral notices recall M. Clark and Wilyan death announcements with Greanw avenue service at 10. Marie George W. Burge’s funeral drew Lincoln Post guards and 200 veterans. Services at First Methodist led by Rev Madison, De Fisher, Chaplain Sidwell with Masons, Odd Fellows in honor at the graveside. Also itemized are Rock Island Route ads, American Steam Laundry pledge, and a Washburn vs. K U baseball note at Athletic Park.
Manila report details President Schurman praising talks between Gen Otis and Filipino representatives for reducing hostilities. Excerpts describe troop movements toward a decisive strike, ongoing exodus from insurgent lines, and fighting around Balibur with American casualties. A prisoner notes coordinated Filipino trench defenses and high rebel losses in recent actions.
The Kansas State Dental association meeting shows higher attendance with members arriving overnight. Dr. L P Haskell of Chicago lectured on Prosthetic Dentistry and Dr. W M Shirley of Hiawatha led a discussion. Dr. L C Winsor read Some Incidents in Practice. The afternoon covers practical work. Tonight Dr J D Patterson of Kansas City will speak on Diseases of the Maxillary Sinus and Dr Herrick of Ottawa on Ideals.
Governor Leedy of Kansas visits Joplin as 600 acres of Printz Poundstone Haven Crane and Lochrie tracts northwest of Orange are under lease and development. Congressman Ridgley, staying in Joplin, buys two Kentucky Avenue lots from Thomas Stanley for factory use.
In Liberty Indiana a fossil mastodon skeleton found on a Union county farm stands as one of the nation’s most valuable discoveries. While smaller bones disintegrated due to atmospheric effects, large bones tusks and teeth remain largely intact with a skull nearly complete and teeth showing distinct double rows. The three tusks, termed holders by the paleontologist, survived with moderate wear.
From the Washington Star, a look at samovars the Russian household uses daily. Made of brass copper or silver with a central chimney, they boil water over charcoal or wood. Tea is strong yet diluted with hot water, served with lemon or milk and sugar as guests chat by the fire.
Readable fragments describe a curious scene in a remote region. Mentions Cornwall Chile and Dlaves. The text is incomplete but hints at a described landscape or unusual sight with abundant greenery and a peculiar sight to behold.
Advertisement extolling Cuticura products as the supreme cleansing trio for skin scalp hair and nursery use. Claims superior emollients from Cuticura, with Ointment and Resolvent priced separately. Promotes gentle healing for itching burning and humors, listing price points and a charity note.
A fragment discusses how fumes from a smelter alter hair texture in miners, noting a chemical change and arsenic content. Investigations suggest the fumes affect growth and texture without causing injury, as workers seek a marketable price by roasting in large furnaces.
Chicago May 3 H W Witey chief chemist US Department of Agriculture testified before the senatorial pure food investigating committee now in Kenston that fully 90 percent of food and drink products from this company are adulterated All kinds of dairy products nearly every variety of condiments and even coffee are tainted Senator Mascon conducted the examination of witnesses
Police arrested E. Hickinson for allegedly ruining a place where a man named Williams was found near the corner of Twelfth and Buchanan streets. A.B Crith was found in Oyster Bay on East Firth street, related to the Wagner case from the first of May.
A dubious 19th century advertisement touts a "New Great South American Kidney Cure" that allegedly relieves kidney and bladder discomfort within six hours. It lists Geo. W. Stanfield and Sim Drug Co. in Topeka as sellers and makes sensational promises about rapid relief and urinary detention.
The state superintendent of insurance will distribute about 20000 dollars to Kansas fire departments including Topeka, with Topeka receiving the largest share. The funds come from fire insurance taxes and will be allocated to 147 towns based on population, with Topeka totaling roughly 2000 dollars this year, down from 2200 last year.
Topeka residents praise Morrow’s Kid-neoids as speeding relief for backache and disordered kidneys. William Green & Son grocers report a customer’s complete cure after using the product, with ads noting price and mail order details.
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