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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1899
Page
5
A Washington dispatch reports ants in the Aliads eat almost every item including money paper money cannot be used in the Philopopees yet ants devour notes of various denominations. The destruction is potentially more serious than eating crates or other items.
A garbled Melal report notes crop prospects across several departments with varying conditions and optimism. It mentions excursions from St Louis to Columbus and back via Wandala Pennsylvania, dates and fares, and references a promotional travel piece tied to the Michigan Southern Railway.
The Union Pacific offers a greatly reduced fare to California with faster sleepers and quicker service. Tickets are $3250 to $3256 for round trips to San Francisco, with full details available from City Ticket Agent P A Lewit or Fulton Depot Agent ex 3. Tacoma, Wash., fares listed at $445 via Santa Fe Route.
Out in the world they have completed the high school course. The 8th grade graduating class of the era fills the hall with friends and family. Dignified attire and eager nerves mark the scene as faculty and students prepare for the ceremony and processional.
Edward Wilder presided as diplomas were handed to graduates amid loud applause. He urged students to aim higher, noting unequal cheers for boys and girls. The ceremony listed names including Hanson, Ber nice Holcomb, Perles Kirkland Kelly, Mary West McK ben, and many more among officers and debaters.
Missouri Republicans deride plan to split census bureau patronage with Democrats as Merriam cites White House guidance. Washington confirms districting would give Democrats six posts and Republicans seven, with West angling for Kansas City share. GOP leaders denounce actions. Senator Cockrell accuses McKinley of engineered division amid steady administration stance.
Audiences packed the hall for the high school graduation exercises amid red and white decorations and a large crowd. Prof Whittemore and the orchestra led the program as graduates entered, with valedictorian Nel Me Peart Chambers and salutatorian Frank Loxiey Griffin noted among the speakers and diploma recipients.
The Unfeo Reform League of America plans to unite reform forces at the Buffalo conference. It aims to educate the public on measures such as direct legislation via initiative and referendum, civil service reform, direct nominations, tax exemptions, progressive inheritance tax, and the creation of postal savings and services. The movement emphasizes preserving separate freedom and activity of reform organizations.
An advertisement touts Munyon's Inhaler as a remedy for colds, coughs, hay fever, bronchitis, asthma, and lung issues. It claims quick relief by vaporizing active ingredients in the throat and lungs, priced at $2.00, with mail order available from 1505 Arch St. It also references public labor actions and a legislative hours of labor debate.
Andrew D. White the United States ambassador to Germany and head of the American delegation at the peace conference said he would submit the U S arbitration proposal next week. Details were not ready for yesterday's session and the debate focused on the permanence of the arbitration tribunal with a strong committee majority favoring it.
A long run naked description from Guthrie references a smallpox quarantine removal of the Sue and Fox Indians. It notes every Indian stripped and forced to run a quarter of a tile to a new village where they were housed with clothing blankets tents and supplies while the old village and its contents were destroyed by fire.
A Wisconsin marriage proclamation lists Alexander Schenamdore of Oneida marrying Miss Mabel Bennett, a well known nurse and teacher educated at Carlisle. Bennett came from the South and settled near a reservation, with Bennett’s background noted as significant in local circles.
Professors at Columbus University have tested how quickly thought travels to the finger and how fast piano action responds. They find the time for nerve impulse mirrors the time for key strike to hammer and string contact, with the Kimball piano praised for its delicate, responsive action and precise repetition.
A solid train of ten refrigerator cars carrying about 410 cases each departed Salina midweek for Springfield Massachusetts. The Kansas Feed and Storage Co. backed the shipment. The line traveled via Kansas City and Missouri Pacific to St. Louis, then by Wabash Erie and New York & New England to Springfield. The train, decorated with banners, was photographed at St. Louis. The eggs were gathered from Kansas farms and the schedule time to Springfield was four days and a half.
An old advertisement extols Scott’s Emulsion of Cod liver oil with hypophosphites as a remedy for weakness. It claims the product strengthens the body, enriches blood, nourishes nerves, and builds fat, addressing pale thin people and general debility. The ad credits Scott & Sowns.Che nus, New Tee.
London May 27 Queen Victoria's birthday week and Whitsuntide festivities dominate Britain with Windsor events marred by rain in provinces. Royal party to Osborne and Cowes regatta planned. Emperor William to attend private visits. Covent Garden hosts wealthy Americans including the Duchess of Marlborough and Madame Melba. Misses Letter to tour upper India. News notes on Paris ship disaster and British press commentary.
Local page notes an upcoming concert by Marshall's Band tomorrow afternoon at the town hall. It highlights the event as an entertaining program for residents and mentions planned repairs to garments and laundry services nearby.
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