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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1899
Page
4
A garbled page piece mentions Gen Funston and Aguinaldo with warnings of military action in the Philippines, notes on silver prices tied to advertising, and a mix of civic and social items. It references Rev Barrows explaining a Greenwhich marriage, and suggests clerical fees and newspaper awareness.
The fifteenth annual report of the Civil Service Commission shows steady progress in introducing the civil service system across government branches. It notes a record number of appointments by examination, with 45,471 posts examined and 20,600 placed. 3,165 filled through internal examinations and 2,226 via registration exams. Several offices are cited as legitimate appointments under civil service, including customs houses, post offices, internal government offices, and government printing offices, with total executive salaries over 100 million dollars and at least ten percent savings estimated. The commission urges bringing the census bureau under civil service rules and recommends exaustive exams for colonial offices.
The Philadelphia Call reports a bright business outlook with rising export trade and wage gains across industries. It notes growing prosperity, strong financial institutions, and widespread factory activity while mentioning improved pay, fewer strikes, and robust manufacturing as a key driver of expansion.
A mosaic of 19th century observations and humor from the Atchison Globe and New York Press. It contrasts business optimism with social quirks and personal anecdotes, including wages disputes, court cases, and reflections on bachelor life and gender roles.
An ad style passage extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a miracle blood cleanser. It cites testimonials from Brown in Lynn Massachusetts and J Griveta in Moose Lake Minnesota among others, claiming improved health, strength, appetite, and recovery from various ailments attributed to impure blood.
An obscure ad like fragment mentions Hood Suesparilia and a 328 muly cathartic remedy. It implies a medicinal claim tied to the Hood family name and a patent cure. Details are fragmented but suggest a 19th or early 20th century patent medicine style.
Hutchinson murder suspect Wilson Waddingham sues the National Bank of Coffeyville and W A Long in federal court at Fort Scott seeking 15080 in damages. He testified a 1890 cattle deal involved 250 head of feeding steers mortgaged for 600 then second mortgaged for 1700, cattle shipped to Chicago, sold for 1700 and funds turned over to the bank amid alleged conspiracy and blackmail counterclaims.
A man named Moore was convicted of first degree murder for slaying his five young children by stabbing and setting a fire to conceal the crime. The verdict came after insanity testimony from a physician in Arkansas City. Moore attempted to flee the courtroom as officers pursued him, but was recaptured in his father in law’s house after a tense struggle.
Dr J W Clawson held before Federal Commissioner Healter today after arrest in Arkansas City. He admitted alias George R Howard and a prior prison term, with local officials seeking presidential clemency. Loyal Legion officers and notable pledges emerge from a broader Kansas meeting announcing new leadership and pension and track meet news.
Junction City is among three proposed sites for a new state insane asylum. The committee will visit 641 acres of ground near Junction City, with numerous auxiliary inducements, and plans to conclude their tour there.
A 20 year old, Charles E Bushong, was killed when his horse fell and struck his head near Herington. He was unmarried and the youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. George Bushang. The accident left him unconscious and he did not revive.
Bruno Steindel Concert company drew an audience in the Grand Opera House Friday as the final event of the Ladies Music Club course. Illness forced Edmund Shuecker to withdraw, replaced by Felina Stone of Chicago. Steindel and Ms Stone drew strong applause. proceeds totaled 53 with 400 in the bank for next season.
Six cubs found in a county clerk's vault are under inspection after farmers McBee and Sumey killed them while claiming gray wolf heritage. Deputies doubt the species, while the state offers a bounty of five dollars per wolf scalp and one for coyotes. Simultaneously a hardware store was burglarized on East Sixth Street, with revolvers razors and knives taken.
Colorado Springs and Return $19.00 via Santa Fe Route $19.00. A low rate for early vacation. Tickets on sale May 16 and 18, bearing limit of June 30. Particulars may be had on application to T. L. King, agent, Topeka. Relief In Six Days. Distressing Kidneys 2nd Bladder Disease relieved in six hours by New Great South American Kidney Cure. It relieves retention of water almost immediately. Sold by Geo. W. Stansfield and Sim Drug Co. Topeka. Also laundry ads and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve cure ad.
Ellis G Davis serving in Company A Twentieth Kansas writes from Calocan about the fighting near Manila February 4 to February 11, describing attacks on outposts, heavy exchanges with sharpshooters, and a brutal march through woods. He recounts wounded civilians, including a woman near a trench, and notes battles at Lon Lon and Colone r and the approach to Malabon. Davis defends American conduct and defends the right to independence for the Philippines while urging protection of the nation’s honor.
New York social figure Wm C Whitney builds a private race track at Wheatly Hills I for his invalid wife injured in a fall at Aiken South Carolina. She sits daily in the conservatory and watches training of their safety horses while the project yields public interest. A line about Gypsy Queen Baking Powder and travel to Portland via Santa Fe Route appears in the same clipping.
Chicago reports the Rock Island and Pacific railroad's gross earnings for the year ending March 31 at $20,067,915, up $1,115,381 from the prior year. Operating expenses and taxes were $13,676,11, up $1,050,145, leaving net earnings of $7,702,272. After fixed charges, the company shows a surplus of $1,172,7, an increase of $451,204.
Treasurer Grimes cites dwindling state funds and plans to stamp warrants not paid for want of funds. He blames the Populist legislature for insufficient appropriations affecting university funding, the Omaha exposition, Spanish War volunteers, and other state expenses.
North Topeka notes visiting Densford from Whiting and various local business promotions. Special shoe bargains offered by The Leader on Kansas Avenue. Mrs Harry Fowler and Miss Maud Kenneth of Silver Lake shopped in town. Meriden millinery plans by Mrs Grigsby and Miss Lottie Scott. D D 5 clinic at 912 North Kansas for dental work. Funeral for J J Bonewitz scheduled Sunday at 4 from Van Buren and Grant. services at Congregational and Christian churches. Engagement announced Louis Nystrom and Angie Oleson of Kansas City Kansas. Community events include church services, Sunday school, and a series of sermons at the Baptist church. Municipal notices include Dr Plummer renting Rankin property at 613 Quincy while remodels home at 1019 Quincy. Local civic groups announce meetings and entertainment programs at Shawnee Council and related lodges.
The notice advertises cheap round trip fares from St. Louis to Roanoke for the meeting of the German Baptist Brethren, with May departure dates and June return, plus California specials via Santa Fe and Union Pacific. It lists agents J M Chesbrough, J T Foley, Lewis, Fulton, and King, and mentions laundry services and linen care services for sale at Kansas Avenue and West Seventh.
The Kimball Piano Company touts over forty years of study into instrumental tone for pianos reed organs and pipe organs. It cites world class musicians praise and world’s fair awards including a gold medal, highlighting its self-made components, meticulous construction, and easy payment plans with a catalogue of 200 models.
T P Culley manager notes Branch House displays claim red room dampens smallpox symptoms. Exhibition includes microbes under prisms and violet red light to test effects on bacteria. Observations mention red color calming children and contrast with violet rays feared to cause sunstroke.
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