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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1900
Page
15
London crowds erupt in cheering after Pretoria telegram claims Mafeking relief. From Piccadilly to Pall Mall, banners and union jacks fly while soldiers, actors, and civilians join in God Save the Queen. Officials seek confirmation as citywide demonstrations surge through night.
The text argues a judge needs experience and learning, comparing a housekeeper who must also possess these traits to discern that soaps imitating Ivory Soap lack its remarkable purity. It links experience with recognizing genuine quality and warns counterfeits cannot match Ivory Soap 99% pure.
The Industrial Institute at Karns avenue will close its annual session next Tuesday. Graduates include young colored students who will receive diplomas and certificates after completing a three year academic and trades program. Governor Stanley and Gen. Hudson will speak. music and exhibits conclude the event.
May 19 report from Omaha states the steamer John R Hugo employed on government work on Missouri Street at Florence was totally destroyed by fire last night. Also note Niagara reaches Queenstown on May 13 with Howard Gould and party aboard, all well. The Niagara to remain until Monday then proceed to the continent. Marshal's band concert set for Garfield Park tomorrow at 3 p.m.
New York May 1 Klaw and Erlanger settled year’s finances with General Lew Wallace author of Ben Hur. Wallace received 10000 for the last installment of royalties from the first six months run at Broadway. The contract for dramatization was signed with William Young. the novelists consent covered a long term stage version. Total six-month receipts show substantial potential.
Atchison May 18 J M Hagaman former Concordia Blade editor now in Cape Nome Alaska writes of exorbitant charges harming travel from Seattle He printed circulars calling Cape Nome a port of entry to foster competition against Pacific coast transport trusts He was arrested and his circulars seized.
Chicago reports parental forgiveness for William W. Sloan Jr of Buffalo who wed Miss Edwards of Cambridge the day after a planned St Louis marriage. Sloan and Edwards married in Lowell,MA, after a church postponement rumor. the couple left for Buffalo with Sloan’s uncle.
Mrs. Cordelia Servins, 68, of Linwood Kansas, taken from Union depot by Special Officer Powers to Toledo Central police station after disrobing in a waiting room and tampering with the telegraph office instruments. She is the widow of Benson Servins and recently granted a pension. attorney is W. H. Sheckler of Eucyrus. Local witnesses describe the distressing scene and note property deeds in Linwood Heavenworth Kansas. A testimonial touts King’s New Discovery for coughs and throat issues, with druggist A. T. Waggoner offering free trials.
Berlin May 19 Captain Laut author of The Irontooth was ordered by Emperor Willan to write a new Hohenzollern drama for 199 commemorating the Prussia kingdom. The work will center on the Great Elector after a late night conference between Laut and the Emperor established the play’s plan.
Ellenville Episcipalian minister extols physical and mental benefits of ditching white bread for Grape-Nuts breakfast food and coffee. He reports personal and family health improvements and claims many followers adopted the change, praising the predigested starch and phosphates aiding brain and nerve function.
Commercial club votes to give fair funds to the Santa Fe shop project and appoints dames S. Coe as director general with full booth access. A six attraction program includes a cake walk, free exhibitions, and no gambling devices on grounds with a five member committee to secure merchant booths.
Washington May 19 There is a link between postal irregularities in Havana and Corrydon Rich the postal clerk who confessed Rich the son of an old Muncie Quaker was urged to invest in Cuba by Neely He went to Havana and after fear of corruption at the service spread he wrote a letter urging his son not to err My fear grew as Havana news worsened and he sought an interview with Postmaster General Smith The next dispatch from Fayarit said a clerk had confessed It was Corrydon Rich.
Early today in Memphis two residents, Henry Belchmann and Lily Hutakin, were found dead in the Woman's apartments on Jefferson Avenue. Belchmann was shot six times, Hutakin once. no weapon was located, leaving investigators to label it a murder with unclear motives.
Topeka State Journal notes Mershall's band will render an interesting programme at their concert tomorrow afternoon. Details of selections and program timing are expected in the town.
Chicago May 1 The Record reports a Russian government plan to join with the United States to dictate world wheat prices. J M Flynn of San Francisco, agent for a new Asian American company, cites Transsiberian rails and exports as tools to lift prices. He notes previous consideration during Cleveland's second term and alleges British and American actions suppressing prices to aid workers.
Chicago May 19 After William Staith of Kirksville Missouri arrived to press the dismissal of charges against her husband Mrs Smith won her point and left for Kirksville. A letter to Superintendent Healy from Dr Smith supported the move saying the matter had worn them to the edge. Healy saw States Attorney De-
The Inter and peers agreed to drop cases against Dr Smith with Jeave to reiterate before departure Mrs Smith hinted at a Chicago visit. This would be his first trip out of Kirksville since a reward was offered after the October 1897 grave robberies at Downing. Missouri governor refused to honor a request for Stith.
The War Department informs the Senate of Cuba’s 1899 finances. Total receipts from all sources reach $15,012,100 with customs and internal revenue leading. expenditures total $7,457,719. Vouchers audited cover civil departments, while other spending spans July through December. Names and figures include finance, justice, public instruction, agriculture, civil government, sanitation, customs, and charities, with detailed allocations and future reports promised.
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