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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1900
Page
3
An exaggerated ad claims backache signals kidney trouble and brightness of disease, urging readers to trust Dr Holtins Kidney Tablets. It promises cures for countless sufferers, warns against delays, and touts widespread physician endorsements and chemical ingredients.
An article notes President Hilvosire Velez de Eecalante's account of the Great Salt Lake climate and promotes a Union Pacific rate to Ogden and Salt Lake City for round trips plus 92.00, with travel windows from June to August. Contact A. Lewin or J. C. Preiron for details.
General Manager Mudge of the Santa Fe receives the full Texas railroad commission decision on running more than one locomotive in a train. The ruling notes potential cost savings and improved service but warns against public injury. The commission found evidence supports limited use of two or more engines under controlled conditions. the petitioners’ request was denied.
In Atchison newspaper notes the receivers of the Central Branch Union Pacific plan to sell lands that have been paid for. The article explains earlier government reimbursements, land certificates, and disputed titles as courts ordered land deeds to be honored, with agents unsure of deed ownership and sale details.
Denver May 31 President Ripley of Santa Fe and officials from Mellindy and Southern to meet in Chicago to decide traffic arrangements on the Denver to Santa Fe line. Talks include Parker Sid Siveabeth and the possibility of a joint superintendent over Denver Pueblo airifice and related duties.
President Burt of the Asi en Pacific forcibly ejected Superintendent Harris from his private car yesterday near Camell aiding by Green River Wyoming. Arabs and men on the train reached Denver today with a recital of the occurrence.
In Wyoming a dispute at the Union Pacific lines leads to heated exchanges with the president. Harris resigns as superintendent. W. L. Park to take over the Nebraska division. Schiecks named general manager of the Colorado Midland. Curran transferred as Santa Fe relief agent. Botts expected as successor.
A news item notes labor scarcity delaying road work in Colorado and Wyoming. Agents recruit workers nationwide, including a Rock Island car convoy of 50 leaving Chicago for Colorado Springs. Also reports on Locomotive Engineers ruling, Stilwell’s Rock Island inspection trip to Denver, and foreman Conrad resigning with Merritt named successor.
General Freight Agent H. 4. Embry of Rock Island returned after a western state routing. District Passenger Agent H Drake of Wichita, once a Rock Island tailor, was observed in the city yesterday. A westbound Rock Island passenger train ran about an hour late. Private car Morton's Pit No. 218 of A. T and SF was sent to repair shops here. Widespread flagstaff signals marked the south shops for Decoration Day as the shops were shut all day.
Governor Stanley questions the penitentiary physician's health certificates as several convicts seek pardons claiming imminent death. An incident weeks earlier involved pinioning a man deemed near death and later release, prompting scrutiny of medical certifications for commutation.
The article notes Populist figures Taylor Hiddie and Carl Browne clashing over joint debates, with Jacob B. Comey and Browne arrested for a crosswalk protest. Riddles and insults accompany the political theater as a challenger insists on public debate while others offer political excuses. Also mentioned are rheumatism remedies and a New York paper mill fire causing significant damage and losses.
William R Hearst president of the National Association of Democratic Clubs convened with key Democratic leaders in Washington at the Metropolitan hotel to align the national committees and clubs on campaign strategy. He urged a July Fourth pledge of unity across cities calling all patriotic citizens to celebrate independence with renewed fidelity to the republic and the principles of equality and liberty.
May 32 San Francisco reports the transport Meade arriving from Manila after twenty five days at sea. Major General ES. Ole reports three smallpox cases on board and quarantine will continue for an undetermined period. A quartermaster stowaway and a soldier are infected. two soldiers died en route. The Meade carried forty nine cabin and IM steerage passengers and two bodies from the Philippines. General Otis hopes to land and take a train east soon.
Frankfort May. The Kentucky Court of Appeals unexpectedly suspended action on contest motions, delaying docketing and keeping the election dispute unsettled. A prompt resolution by agreement seems unlikely, with trial still pending and parties awaiting fall term decisions.
Salina Kansas May 31 Detective Tilotedh of Kansas City and Sheriff Mud of Bates County Missouri arrested a young man named Rowe employed by Hi J Tight Grain company on forgery charges. He was taken to Kansas City at night. The alleged forgery occurred about a year ago after he received a hog buyer for a farm sale payment with an Olathe bank check. He had correspondence with the Olathe bank but claimed the issue was settled.
Neely Print a Stay in Muncie shut by U S Marshal Forey on attachment warrant after embezzlement charges against Charles W Neely of the Catan postal service. Closure affects staff. reports say Neely sold property to Thanos Campbell of Zanesville and R Cowan to dodge seizure. Federal court in Indianapolis expected to settle matter.
Berlin reports heavy press reaction to Mr Bailey's US House bill proposing a 10 percent tariff on German imports. German papers warn of a tariff war, citing potential damage to commerce and urging Germany to prepare. British envoy Laselles reportedly pressed Germany against the meat inspection bill.
Filipino insurgents struck the town of San Miguel de Mayumo in Bulacan province killing five Americans and wounding seven on Tuesday night. Captain Charles D. Roberts and two privates were among the wounded as troops moved toward Manila. The same night a separate ambush by Ladrones resulted in three American troop deaths within twenty five miles of the capital.
London May 31 Beerbohm Tree presented a new version of Hip Van Winkie at Her Majesty's theater. The production was magnificently staged and well acted though Tree's concept differed from Joseph Jefferson. In his curtain speech Tree said he could not hope to imitate Jefferson, the great American. Weir City Kan May 31 Roman Catholics gifted Pastor Rev M J Casey with a bisey and harness as a token of regard from his parish.
Parsons Kansas May 31 The women, tired of waiting for men to act, plan to raise money and organize a Ladies Improvement association to build a suitable convention hall. They will meet next Tuesday to organize and set a fundraising plan.
McCoy signs to box Steve and Donnell for six or more rounds on the evening of June. McCoy wires his acceptance from Chicago. Sprained ankle cured quickly says Geo K Cary boy of the Guilt Washington. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm brings swift relief after trying several medicines without success. Sold by all druggists. Tourist rates to Colorado and Utah offered June 1 to September 15 from Missouri Pacific. Tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake Ogden at reduced rate via nearest agent. Townsend GP TA St Louis. Fopcken Kansas and Dr Eclentric Oil advertised.
Envoys from the South African republics paid tribute to Soldiers of this republic by placing a wreath on the Boston common monument. Surrounded by the joint city mission, they rode in carriages past cheering crowds to Parker House, then to the state house and hotel balconies where they spoke to the gathered public.
Judge Jackson of Atchison denies supplying Thomas Beattie with a copy of the Republican State convention resolution. He states Beattie misrepresented him by claiming the reading reflected the convention’s adopted text and that the central committee’s composition was fixed. Jackson asserts he did not share or claim any exact copy and that the resolution was not the motion he offered at the convention.
Wellington man Hackney announces he will not seek the attorney general nomination. He says the convention cannot offer him the post and he has no desire for a legislative return. He also notes involvement in gas business and private matters linked to the ongoing campaign.
New York on May 31 reports a rumor that John Clarke Ridpath, recently ill, may be near death. Doctors say recovery is possible as his condition shows slight improvement within the last twenty four hours.
A section of the Sabermutte River bank near Ahmedabad caved in today killing thirty people. Many workers and children were in the water, wearing clothing, as rescue efforts began and authorities investigated the disaster.
Alabama populists name a ticket and favor a slate of candidates for state offices. A fire in Martinique Fort de France island May 9 destroyed a house and nearby structures, starting near the pulsing building. Flames brought under control with dynamite and aid from firefighters.
J W Ceanna of Marca, brother of Harry D Cessna, asks for information about Harry, a Kansas soldier who served as a conductor in Manila and was last heard from in December near Rush House. Lieut John Halsen, returning from the Philippines, says Cessna was in Manila when he left April 14, in good health, and that he worked in the quartermaster's department.
San Francisco hears from Chinese Benevolent Association lawyers as quarantine issues rise. They urge controlled measures, oppose hurried court orders, and demand vigorous cleansing of the quarantined district. Chinese Consul Po Yow asserts city support for the quarantined, while federal officials withhold health bills for ships City of Pekin and Australia.
At Picpus cemetery in Paris about two Americans attended the Lafayette grave ceremony. General Horace Porter United States ambassador Colonel Clarke Curr Commissioner General Printing and W. Peck descendant of the patriot spoke. Wreaths from American societies were laid around the grave.
A marble shaft was unveiled in Fairmount cemetery in Denver to honor the late Rev. Myron Reed. The unveiling, Wednesday afternoon, was under the auspices of organized labor. A large crowd of working people attended, with addresses by Rev. William O'Ryan and Habbs Friedman.
A scantly legible fragment reveals a Belgrade based BSA scandal implicating police and wartime influence with ties to a Softe era magazine. The text hints at corruption, theft, and a controversial July timing. Names and precise details are missing due to OCR damage.
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