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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1898
Page
8
In spring, the body needs a natural cleanse to purge impurities and restore energy. The text warns against dangerous mixtures and urges choosing a safe blood remedy, emphasizing caution to avoid harmful ingredients and health risks.
Pierre May 11 On account of many applications in the adjutant general's office a circular asks applicants to continue conditional recruiting and have a second rustment ready to go in at short notice. Notice says the first regiment will be sent to Camp Thomas Chickamauga Park once accepted.
A Topeka man joins Theodore Roosevelt and the Rough Riders in a letter describing the 1st United States regiment. Names listed include Coville, Senta, Burtiui, Harvard figures, Horace Devereaux, and Revival Gaet. Colonel Roosevelt warns that rides may ride on foot if horses fail or fever spreads, and urges quick enlistment.
May 1 Terre Haute Indiana Wrote to Senator Thurston of Nebraska asking to mobilize troops for Cuba. Thurston replied stay put as real land fighting unlikely and few volunteers would leave the United States.
National Pythian Sanitarium construction in Hot Springs Arkansas moves forward after senate house bill passes for a government reserve site. Project cost around two million dollars with the hospital and army navy facilities nearby. Chicago leaders back the effort but funding challenges loom as plans push toward a grand public building.
Albany May 11 Justice Alden Chester granted a writ of mandamus requiring the Gerry Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children to appear before the New York State Board of Charities in New York City on May 14 to show cause why it should submit to the board. The society contends it is not a charitable institution under the board’s jurisdiction. Attorney General Mencock stated the society falls within eleemosynary and charitable categories and under state law. The board alleges the society refuses inspection of its affairs and refuses to submit reports or disclose information.
On motion of Lawyer Stephen J. O’Hare Judge New burger dismissed in the general sessions yesterday ninety old excise in dictments. Healy and the Sixty-ninth regiment service prevented trial. Twenty-nine other bartenders enlisted, some aboard vessels in Barspson’s feet. Also includes unrelated ads and notices about Cascarets, Union Pacific train times, and Peerless Steam Laundry.
Fragmentary OCR reads like trading card phrasing about a brand slogan. The readable bits mention ownership and a product and hint at a familiar line used in advertising. No clear names, dates, or locations are established.
A New Edition of Miss Muhlbach s twenty volume historical romance series receives high praise for blending history with vivid character portraits The catalog lists titles including Napoleon and the Queen of Prussia Empress Josephine Goethe and Schiller Frederick the Great and His Family Maria Theresa and Wer and Henry VIII and Catherine Parr Readers are invited to explore how romance illuminates history in works published by D Appleton Co bound in morocco with illustrations
Real estate transfers filed include Lewis to James W Washington for 234 Locust Street Medsker's Second Addition valued at 159 dollars and other deeds: Leroy Twaddle to Elmer Best 2500 for 1st 403 27 Polk Street Gould's Addition. Andrew Nordquist to Hugh L Jones 33 north half of Lot 154 2nd at 152. James A Nelson to David G Wright 75 dollars for lots 79 5 7 9 601 Lincoln 794 6 8 800 02 Lane in Steele's Addition. W H Morris to Wm Hely 550 for 119 and sub Hale 17 Western Avenue. D L McCampbell to Hattie Small 310 for 10 Indiana Avenue Hughes Park Subdivision A. Silver and Wire to Laurel Garrisim 1000 for Lots 49 51 53 College Avenue College Hill EB. Blachery to John O'Brien 2260 for part of SE Quarter 23 1 16. Julius T Clark to Mary Ash For Hughes 1000 for Lots 622 4 6 5 40 Topeka Avenue Walnut Grove subdivision. Willis B Talley to Thomas A Gaines mix of Lot 634 Hamilton Avenue Deer Park Addition. Willis J Deturt to Willis B Dulles 700 for Lot 634 Hamilton Avenue Deer Park Addition. Ann P Holyoke to Mary M Bascons 1600 for Lots 499 West Street Williams' District.
Washington May 11 The Senate approved a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment to move inauguration to the last Tuesday in April. Proponents said current date causes bad weather and short time for major appropriations. An amendment to set May dates was discussed and the measure passed 32 to 10, two-thirds.
Ww. L Allen returns from Denver after riding the new Ayer car west from Chicago. Three records fell: Chicago to Joliet 42 miles in 48 minutes. Rock Island to Council Bluffs 219 miles in 6 hours 5 minutes. Phillipsburg Kan to Goofland Kan 141 miles in 148 minutes with two stops. The car combines baggage, buffet, library, lounging and smoking rooms with electric lighting and decorative woodwork, and features two sleepers and a dining car.
A jumble of Topeka society notes captures a private in uniform wearing a battered silk hat at a parade, Dr Dé Gert’s Revolutionary war sword, local bets, and varied civic chatter from education funds in Japan to divorce actions and camp Leedy news.
St Louis May 11 The Rev Father Thomas Sherman son of the late Gen William T Sherman has been appointed chaplain of the Fourth regiment Missouri National Guard He assented readily after being asked by Col Corley He is familiar with camp life from time with his father during the war Probably Fatal Runaway Winfield May 11 George Bussart s team ran away yesterday throwing his wife and baby onto the street Mrs Bussart remains unconscious in precarious condition.
Food in liquid form claims to supply essential body parts through field grains. It resembles coffee in taste and appearance but is promoted as a pure nourishment drink. Grocers sell it.
Washington May 11 The cruiser Charleston is ordered to sail immediately to Manila with ammunition and relief supplies for Admiral Dewey. She will depart San Francisco today without waiting for remaining relief steamers and supplies.
In Madrid May 11 a tense session of the Cortes featured clashes between monarchists and Republicans over funds to sustain the war. Senor Salmeron defied the president until threatened with removal, while Senor Sagasta urged unity. Amid interruptions, Senor Silvela pressed for the immediate vote on the necessary funds.
A Mobile report says a second poison attempt targeted infantry at Camp Mobile. Soldiers found arsenic soaked cotton in a creek near the drinking water, with a sack anchored under a rock. Corporal John Sullivan later uncovered another poisoned bag. officers remain tight lipped while privates fear Spanish agents.
Washington May 11 The senate committee on finance voted to raise the tax on manufactured tobacco in the war revenue bill from 12 to 16 cents per pound and to exempt tobacco held on hand from the act.
London reports a Spanish torpedo boat destroyer is believed sunk near Gibraltar with the loss of all hands.
Two serious accidents occurred within an hour in Osage City. Rev A H H Petty, pastor of the First Baptist church, fell from a scaffold while carpentry, breaking a leg. Andrew Anderson, Swede miner from Peterton, was thrown from a buckboard in a runaway, breaking his right leg at the ankle with bone protruding. Anderson, a single man, was taken to a Topeka hospital after treatment.
Private Foley, an old regular army tailor, works at Camp Leedy while Sergt McIntosh serves as brigade trumpeter. Gen McCrum orders 75 blankets from Kansas City as soldiers await government shoes. First hard tack arrives. Manila rope from the island noted. Rev M L Everett and DeFord noted in camp. Garter of Wollteton club praised as best trumpeter with talk of promotion. Chesterfield Hotel Topska Kansas now managed by Charles L Wood.
In Kansas City the circuit court ruled against George Palmer in a suit against the University of Kansas Athletic Association. Palmer claimed a claim to the football team’s receipts from Thanksgiving games and alleged a contract for "roll ing down" work. Evidence showed prior faculty involvement and a signed contract without association consent, leading the court to hold the organization not responsible.
Correspondents in Pars on May 1 declare that revolutions in Italy are imminent and that a popular rising will bring broad satisfaction. Reports mention Prahos and the retreat from the land, with emphasis on the wartime upheaval and foreign envy.
One Republican Wilder S Metcalf of Lawrence was appointed major general of the First regiment National Guard by Governor Leedy. His camp rivalries included Twenty regiment candidates, while Mr John C Little of Columbus was named quartermaster of the Twenty first regiment.
New York May 11 An understanding sees American Tobacco Co turn over its pig manufacturing to a new company forming a larger trust. The plan absorbs Tairsiland Co. and Pere & Co. of Ohio and creates a new company with common stock valued at 10 percent in cash and 100 percent in preferred stock. Leading figures include James B. Duke F J Let Bierre Lorillard Oliver Payne and Mears and Schley. The move follows a protracted conference ending in resignations of Williams H Butler and George Arona.
An inmate at the county jail killed himself early this morning by opening an artery in his thigh. The prisoner, identified as Bivins, had been convicted of murder last Tuesday with a mercy recommendation, but died by his own action before Blyings’ trial concluded.
A British steamer arriving in New Orleans from Honduras carried 211 African American laborers formerly employed on the Honduras railroad controlled by the Astor syndicate. The workers, about 40 from Louisiana, will be sent to New Orleans as American shipping between New Orleans and Honduras has halted due to the Spain United States war.
May 14 Fort Scott reports Herty Pond a city firefighter injured when attacked by a fire horse at the T40 station. Pond remains bed ridden with a doctor in attendance. A month earlier Nat Brown was seized by the same horse and kicked, suffering severe injuries. Senator Howell declines commission. Attorney General Griggs says action unconstitutional. Also a bank arrest in Fort Kear appears. missionaries rush to cover Sierra Leone due to native threats.
May day weather outlook mentions favorable chances of showers in Chicago and windy, variable conditions in Kansas. A separate item reports Hazen fined 200 dollars and sentenced to 90 days in jail for a separate offense. he appealed the case.
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