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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1898
Page
7
A minister chronicling nerve strain and breakdown cites medical advice from 1896. He describes repeated nervous prostration, inability to eat, and severe fatigue before beginning treatment with Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The account emphasizes overwork as a widespread modern hazard.
Fort Scott Kansas May 21 The Kansas court of appeals issues an opinion on the coal screen law fee case Underscoring the act aims to regulate screening before weighing coal rather than banning screening It discusses the law's relation to private contracts and the duties between employers government and corporations The opinion notes the legislature sought to require weighing before screening and that the law is being violated in this instance Kansas rights and dairy industry notes follow with circulars urging dairy participation and entries for prizes at a regional exposition and the need to notify the dairy commissioner promptly to arrange shipments
Meriden’s H. Meriden leads Kansas dairy display at the exposition, driving a strong push to secure a robust showcase of dairy products. He coordinates the state’s entries and mobilizes local dairymen to demonstrate quality and production.
Two carloads of exhibits for the Omaha exposition have been shipped from this city to Omaha by the Kansas Commission and another carload will follow in a few days. The exhibits are for the space secured by the commission in the agricultural and mines and mining buildings. One of the mater used in the agricultural and mineral exhibits at the World's Fair has since been used in arranging the exhibits for Omaha. Work on the Kansas headquarters building is being pushed rapidly and will be completed inside ten days.
Decatur county Populist convention meets today with W D Street on the ground to nominate delegates for congressman from the Sixth district. Street plans a bid against N R McCormick who leaves Washington to defend his seat. convention on June 15 likely favors McCormick.
General Passenger agents of St Louis and southern lines met in St Louis on May 21 and selected D Wishart as joint agent to oversee troop transport interests. A rate of 2 vents per mile was agreed for southern points and 1 cent per mile for trunk line transport.
The Canton Milling company filed a charter with the secretary of state. Listed in possession of the company are R. C. Guilder, F. F. Stephens, J. M. Silverthorn, Felicia Stephens and McGill. Chief Justice Carpenter of New Hampshire dies at 83 from paralysis in Concord.
B Hayden returns after Mr 3 onari was initiated into the Channel to the Masonic order last evening. Woven wire hammocks are the latest invention. rubber cushions on shoe heels touted to ease jarring. Capitol grounds flower beds stocked with Seeds and plants. Topeka lectures include Rev Vincent on Bible Study and Dr Gordon on Savonarola. County politics reshaped as A McNeal seeks state senate. Capper not running. The city notes staff changes, improvements, and local incidents with many scattered updates.
A fragmentary ad style note promotes health and self improvement urging readers to water herbs, destroy weeds, and avoid coffee and tobacco for success. It mocks narcotics and alcohol while praising a strong constitution and a diet of pure food elements. Sold by grocers.
San Francisco May 21 arrangements are made for chartering Zealandia and near completion for Chita. Five steamers City of Pekin City of Sydney Australis Zealandia and China to carry troops to the Philippines. Pekin to sail soon and China Zealandia after next month. Admiral Dewey support gear aboard. Major McCarthy quarantines measles. nine cases reported.
Washington May 2 The cabinet discussed the Philippine expedition estimating Spanish resistance and island conditions. Estimates ranged from 60 to 9000 troops, but the conclusion favored about 1900. force already chosen for General Merritt deemed adequate and more could be sent if needed. Secrecy kept on Cuba naval plans.
Washington May 21 Senator Pritchartt received a telegram from the governor of North Carolina indicating fear that a draft may be required to meet enlistment goals. The public funeral for Ensign Bagley at a Beaufort camp dampened local enthusiasm as many volunteers reportedly left the camp after the service.
Four hundred and sixty Swedish Americans marched to Blue and Gray region HQ and offered services. United with them are 400 British Americans with active service in the British army. The Highlanders include many from Black Watch, Gordon Highlanders and other noted Scottish regiments.
The Gloucester formerly J P Morgan's Corsair is commissioned as an auxiliary cruiser under Lieut Richard Wainwright. It will be ready for active service within a day after overhaul at Quintard iron works. Other vessels, including Topeka, Chicago, and Atlanta, see rapid progress in Brooklyn yard and boiler refits.
The public and press in St. Petersburg express strong opposition to any power taking possession of the Philippines. Some papers urge Russia to press Spain for a lease to use the islands as a Pacific base, reflecting widespread strategic anxieties.
An explosion at the Cartagena arsenal on May 21 at the projectile factory killed ten people, ten soldiers and workers, while 62 others were severely injured including the port governor. The incident occurred at the chateau San Juan.
Detective James Kesson and Frank Hendricks fought off a drunken crowd of about 22 tramps near the Rock Island tracks by the river. Two tramps threatened to kill or poison officers as they chased and captured Leonard King and Charles Howard near the waterworks. both men were intoxicated. Police plan to clear the railroad yards of vagrant groups lingering about Topeka.
London dispatches quote Madrid war minister Correa denying definite plans for the Philippines expedition and noting government caution. A Spanish loan of 2 million in gold is reportedly considered after the current financial crisis ends. Canary Islands report says torpedo boats Ariete Axor and Rayo plus armored transports San Francisco Ciudad de Cadiz arrived from Cape Verde. Rayo reportedly needs repairs.
Train schedule fragment notes Rock Island Elyer leaving Topeka nightly at 10 50 p m arriving Colorado Springs 11 05 p m and Denver 11 30 a m next day. Ladies' shirt waists laundered to prevent color fading by Pearless Steam Laundry.
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