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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1900
Page
8
Ivory Soap is promoted as the bather’s soap praised for its purity and skin delicacy. The ad argues Ivory Soap costs more but justifies the price by superior ingredients and manufacture, noting it floats for easy use.
Havana reports indicate Cubans smile at the unfolding postal fraud inquiry with restrained irony. Authorities believe warrants may soon follow as the probe into the officials and schemes nears a turning point, signaling a potential large retaliation against corruption.
Delegation from Topeka lodge aims to host the Grand Council United Commercial Travelers of Kansas in 2001 with 60 to 80 traveling members expected. Topeka boosters pursue invitations from the commercial club mayor and council as the sole rival city Hibians City. The effort includes Topeka as meeting place and a touring delegation with attire deemed official. Kansas Millers appoint agent to push surplus product sales to lift prices and stabilize trade.
Denver May 10 A special to the Republican from Cheyenne reports remains of two more victims recovered from the debris of the Union Pacific wreck at O'Neill. A man and a boy are unrecognizable. An official investigation indicates the wreck was caused by a switch left open by an employee.
A narrative recounts an experiment on choosing beverages where wine is avoided for health concerns and coffee is abandoned for Postum. The tester notes headaches and comfort shifts after trying both, ultimately favoring Postum as the healthier option and praising its taste when prepared correctly.
Thomas Patterson of Colorado was chosen as permanent chairman by the committee on permanent organization and order of business at the Sioux Falls convention on May 16. The panel named J H Curran Leo Vincent and William Delscher as permanent secretaries with Patterson elected by acclamation after several candidates were considered. General James B Weaver and Sarah Marion Butler were among urged candidates. Senator Pettigrew withdrew. A five member committee was appointed to arrange the order of business.
George Tillmillon of Crawford county enters the fusion congressional race in the Third District. Hamilton faces limited support as party managers seek more history on his candidacy. The convention is expected by May with continued entries likely.
Havana reports a developing postal fraud case with imminent arrests and substantial recoveries. One suspect has confessed conditionally in exchange for state’s evidence, confirming prior knowledge of others involved including C F W Neely. Authorities have secured exact dates, though the confessor’s name is withheld.
A large criminal docket for the May term at Fort Scott federal court opened this week with many Topeka officials present. A standing jury is empaneled and numerous witnesses are being examined. The focus is the contempt trial of miners union leaders for violating injunctions against interfering with coal company workers. John Heene, previously imprisoned for violations, was freed by the federal appeals court. now Judge Hook presides with a possibly different outcome.
A damaged fragment reports a Hawaiian vessel sinking near Astoria Oregon with Captain Hunter aboard. The sparse text notes a voyage from Po May 10 and a connection to Los Angeles, Portland, and June, but details are unclear.
A jumble of notes from Topeka era items recounts social gatherings, court actions, paving plans, and civic updates. Mentions include a big fruit crop forecast for Kansas, a marriage license in Kansas City Topeka, and donations by Charles M. Sheldon for city prison work and a public fountain. Local society notes and infrastructure chatter fill the page.
In Washington May 10 the House Ways and Means Committee endorsed a Newhands resolution setting the last Wednesday in May for hearings on newspaper publishing complaints about white paper price rises up to 200 percent. It also seeks answers from paper manufacturers or trusts on the rapid cost increase and undermines wood pulp free-list efforts by Representatives Shackleford and Clark.
Manager Thomas of Portal Telegraph forwards a letter from Superintendent Paine to correct a published light on Postal and Western Union tax positions in Kansas. Paine asserts the state board overvalues Postal property, cites no retaliatory aims, and states Postal will not join with rivals while seeking fair treatment and accurate disclosures to state officials.
The Republican county central committee will meet Saturday afternoon at the old courthouse to reorganize. A chairman secretary and treasurer will be elected. Chairman candidates are James B. Larimer George W. Crane and A D Bauer. Secretary candidates are John VanVechten A Newman and D T Gregg. Secretary post has no current nominee. W E Fagan may be re elected as treasurer.
An advertisement dispatch outlines new through service from Grand Island to the Northwest via Billings and the Puget Sound Portland corridor. It highlights through coaches chairs tourist sleepers and dining cars on trains 15 23 and other connections to Nebraska Colorado Utah and Pacific Coast routes with faster travel times and improved equipment. Bramball T P A Kansas City Mo L W Wakelbey Genl Passenger Agent St Louis Mo Howard Elliott Genl Manager St Joseph Mo ends with Dr King New Life Pills and Der Thomas Electric Oil promos and Topeka State Journal format.
Washington May 10 The petition of newspaper publishers on paper prices was presented to the Ways and Means committee. Rep Reynolds Nevada urged an inquiry and the committee fixed the last Wednesday of May 1900 for a hearing. The secretary must notify the association and paper and pulp companies and seek data on costs, wages, taxes, and paper sales. The matter was referred to the gulf committee on customs.
Major T. J. Anderson praises Wichita and the Masonic home while a Topeka Commercial club fall festival is planned from May 28 to June 2. The fall begins with hopes for good weather and the auditorium completion by August 1. Also noted is spring medicine promotion from E. Andrewn and W. Saguites, a Kansas pharmacist at 7 Kansas avenue.
An old advertisement extols Fast Bicycle Rider liniments for aches and injuries with claims of swift relief and guaranteed results. It promotes A J Waggoner Drugs in Hot Springs Arkansas selling the product for 15 57 via Santa Fe with tours in May and June. Also includes a testimonial praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy after a severe cough.
Joliet in UL Bay 1 ends as union carpenters vote to resume work after 600 to 800 workers were idle. Brick layers masons painters plumbers and ushers paused construction across Joliet for days, with contractors claiming victory. Some references note Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy in unrelated testimonials.
A prominent western politician met Arthur P. Gorman in Washington. The lighthearted exchange over initials and origin reveals mutual curiosity about policy. The cordial interview ended with the visitor admiring Gorman and expressing a wish for his presidency.
Henry Demas known as the Black Prince of St John the Baptist and St James parishes died yesterday at 1718 Canal Street after months of heart trouble and dropsy. A longtime political figure, he served in the state house and senate, led Republican circles, and later held naval appointment duties. His life spanned public service, party leadership, and community influence in New Orleans area.
The London Times writer explains Kimberley’s four month stockpiling and self provisioning by residents. The piece notes Kimberley as a distribution center, with references to Maguire and Piles, and hints at the supply mechanisms sustaining a population around fifty thousand.
During the siege the Beers company aided civilians by supplying coal water and vegetables. They pumped water from mines and supported defense efforts with machinery shops led by Mr Labram who died in combat. Rhodes organized continued production for refugees while a soup program aided a population facing dire material odds.
An old advertisement praises Fostetter's Stomach Bitters to improve digestion and blood flow, claiming relief from indigestion constipation and nervous issues while promising malaria prevention and stomach cures. The copy stresses private revenue stamps on bottle necks and asserts invigoration and strength benefits.
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