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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1898
Page
7
An old advertisement touts "Hyomel" as a universal cure by inhalation to reach diseased parts of the system. It claims airborne remedies can heal catarrh bronchitis pneumonia consumption and more. The pitch urges education of the people and offers bottles by mail from R. T. Booth Co.
The Vatican published a letter from the pope to Cardinal Audra Ferrari criticizing the grave disorders in Italy. He says the unrest stems from evils spread with impunity, sparking moral corruption. He laments attacks on Cardinal Ferrari and praises the Milan archbishop while urging calm and continued Catholic leadership.
Mobile May 2 Jane Pantin the Cuban exmdivian steamer finished loading and took on coal. At 3 oclock she took a pilot and moved down the ship channel probably bound for Tampa. Four pirates on board brigadier general Rafael Rodrigues and aides Colonel Torres Triste and Nynex. Fine winds of material loaded including immuniion guns and sturns. A first class train for everybody the train serves Topeka 7 20 m daily via Santa Fe.
A grateful user from Springnets Ohio writes that Barrett Publishing Co offers a kidney tonic that cured his severe kidney pains and night restlessness. He describes prior failures with other remedies, asserts renewed health after two weekly doses, and urges others with kidney troubles to try the product today at five cents per box or six for a dollar.
Key West reports the arrest of Romigno Sapetro Jiminez, a Spaniard and civil engineer, captured aboard the Panama. He is accused of obtaining New York harbor charts and attempted to pass them to Spanish authorities. He denies spying. authorities continue examination as ships are prepared for sale northward in wartime.
Adjutant General Allen outlined steps to reorganize the Kansas National Guard, building two full regiments and implementing strict medical exams. A second volunteer call could accelerate reorganization, while a lack of calls would limit future expansion. Existing units remain mostly in place with a note on regional allocations and leadership changes.
A May 5 letter from Lake Linderman describes the Topeka party camping on Lake Bennett shore two miles away, preparing boats and sleds, whip sawing logs, and awaiting lake breakup. The note details hard travel, accidents, cold, northern lights, and daily life as they push toward Dawson City with food, fish, and hope for gold.
In Madrid on May 2 Sunor Pulecerver, Spain’s finance minister, warned negotiations abroad fail and funds to sustain the war can only come from extending Spain notes, not a true currency. He proposed converting treasury debt into small treasury bonds and reviewed external debt plans while avoiding tax hike specifics. Pulever defended the government’s policy to deputies, denying war-risk charges and claiming finances are sound with no need to cover all war expenses.
Ex-Snerut Wilkerson cites a Robbins family lead linked to Kansas City murder and Oklahoma crimes. Charles Robbins, jailed in Missouri, serves two years. a possible pardon could allow murder trials. Thad Robbins sits in Strawnee County Jail after burglary arrest in Okinboma.
Atchison reports a young man dies of blood poisoning after eating pears from a can. In Newton on May 23 G. J. Hollinbeak, a respected resident, died after an apoplectic stroke while visiting near Canton. He was a former Ohio businessman and father in law to Fox Winn, superintendent of the Guilt and Interstate railroad to southern Texas.
Emporia May 25 class day exercises marked the Emporia high school graduation for the class of 14. William Cunningham served as class president and gave the class address. A dramatic and musical program featured the play The Squire's Daughter with many graduates participating. Commencement exercises followed tonight at Whitney Opera House.
Salina reports severe damage to fruit trees from the tanker worm, with apples worst hit and crops near total loss. Farmers battle the pest using water sprays and pesticides as the drought impacts yields. Lawrence notes Douglas County growers form an association to market their fruit directly, appointing a member as agent. Kentucky-bound news mentions J H Driscoll, former Maine crew member, now serving as a lieutenant with the Kentucky.
In Atchison on May 4 Charlie Keith aged 20 son of U B Keith and Braralwent citizen died after a brief illness believed caused by poisoning of the blood from eating a can of bears.
Postmaster General Emory Smith grants two orders affecting mail with the Philippines. One restores delivery to US forces and the other permits soldier sailor and marine letters with postage due on delivery. Rules detail marking cleansing and forwarding to San Francisco for dispatch.
Thaddeus Hyatt forwards a dramatic letter attributed to a judge and dated to a contemporary of Greenley and Seward, denouncing Spain. The missive calls Spain a “monster of monsters” and praises England’s foes, urging antipathy toward Spanish conquest and warning against sympathetic liberalism.
A dense ad sheet lists agents wanted for a Murat Halstead war book. promotions for Bible and history titles. job ads for lawnmower sharpeners and tutoring in Latin math and Greek. a Topeka petition to sell intoxicating liquor. amateur photographers offering developing services. various real estate and rental notices. an unfinished market entry for a Topeka address. and general classified lines with prices and locations.
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