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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 03, 1899
Page
8
A garbled 19th century note discusses Munyon's Inhaler and concerns of ineffective therapy. The fragment references a physician, a cracked tooth, and an unnamed notice about treatment efficacy. Limited readable details point to medical claim skepticism without concrete dates or names.
John Haisch achieved success amid a chaotic scene during a mission to the Philippines. He received discharge after supporting work in Manila and faced a crowd as the ceremony concluded. The report notes his continued effort to advance the project despite disturbances and dangers.
Major Whitman commanding officer of the Second battalion Twenderh Kussie velwntene mbarst lisetenant of the Socena in teat goes on a two month absence from duty. He will spend the time on compaciet by tear Or leter at Fort Thomas Kentucky where he will rejoin the regiment after the leave ends.
Capt Watson of Company 2, his relatives, and men of the battery are preparing for active service in the Philippines. The report notes recruitment hurdles, transfers, and muster details as troops await orders and the unit moves toward deployment.
General Nel man A. Miles and party toured the Newark fortifications at Port Townsend for an inspection. He declined to discuss the Philippine action beyond saying peace prevailed and would go to the Philippines if ordered.
Nov 3 reports indicate Dr Newpor s 0 & the Vice President Hobart experienced weakness and fainting fits until 2 a m. He rallied after rest and was to come in at 5 o'clock for a physician check.
New York dispatch reports the Dewey commission urges early end to the war with the Philippines. It argues permanent American control is essential, supports a provisional U S government and eventual Filipino sovereignty, and recommends a governor general and a provincial framework for Negros and other islands.
Fritz a bulldog mascot of the Twentieth Kava regiment marched with the unit in a Philippines campaign parade. Known as a fighter, the dog was muzzled and had a blanket made from the regimental flag with his name embroidered on both sides. He was procured in San Francisco before Manila duty and served throughout the campaign.
A distressed dispatch from Bluefields reports political unrest and worsening administration troubles in Nicaragua. Citizens expect external assistance as revolts loom, with exiles and factions in conflict over governance and potential upheaval. Local industries like bananas face taxation and disruption amid uncertain leadership and pressures from fugitives and rival groups.
In St Louis on November 3 Mime Calve appeared in Carmen at the Olympic theater while unwell since Sunday. She sang in the first three acts but in the final acts could not proceed, signaling to the throat and coughing. Bauermeister Weather Indications appear off as winds shift west portions.
Washington dispatch reports Secretary of the Treasury Gage calling for a legal gold standard and separate note-issuing from revenue to ensure an elastic currency. He urges banking reform enabling 25,000 capital banks to expand circulation, reduce tax on bonds, and protect note holders while maintaining financial stability amid farm demand and economic stress.
The article fragment hints at a metropolitan editorial note in a local paper. It mentions a veiled rebuke, questionable retirement, and a looming financial claim linked to a first of the month payment. The exact events remain unclear from the damaged OCR.
An old advertisement promotes Swift's Specific as the only hope for cancer. It claims surgical operations are useless, warnings rise from blood disease outcomes, and narrates a patient allegedly cured after taking multiple bottles. It cites J. Montgomery of Dallas Texas as a testimonial source.
Kansas City Journal praises Topeka for hosting 59 000 visitors with no complaints. The piece lauds Topeka committees for elaborate fireworks and lighting at the state house, noting zero thefts and orderly crowds. It reflects pride in Topeka’s reception of troops returning from the Philippines and the city’s cooperative spirit.
War Department dispatches from Manila dated Nov 3 describe Lt Slavens and 12 men reconnoitering the MacArthur front, attacking entrenched insurgents and dispersing them with three killed and several wounded. Lawton’s advance near Allugo and Macabebe scouts south of Bataan report ambushes, Boutelle and others killed or wounded, Bell with the Thirty-sixth volunteers clearing armed insurgents from Florida Bianca onward, capturing horses and property while suffering limited casualties.
University of Wisconsin students staged a campus boycott to oppose a society event. Reports say women urged restraint while men faced pressure not to attend parties or join activities. The incident drew crowds and prompted discussions on gender roles and campus traditions.
The second battalion of the Twentieth Kansas Infantry presented Major Frank H. Whitman with a $100, four‑day watch in San Francisco as a token of affection and unit pride. Inscription reads Presented to Major Frank H. Whitman by the enlisted men of the second battalion Twentieth Kansas Infantry. The officer wears the gift proudly amid camp pride and tradition.
In City, Tenn, O J Bickman, chief of police, received notice from Priorsburg Ky to arrest Luther Swiston 17 and Pearl Ward 13 if they cross the border. Luther is already married. Pearl is 16. They left home in an open bag.
Tames Mc Elroy, superintendent of the Southern Indiana church of the Spiritualists, killed himself in Evansville by taking laudentm. He told a church member he was disgusted with the world and religion and believed all men dare.
In a Chicago Times-Herald discussion several women and two ex soldiers debate American uniforms. They note utilitarian blue suits and dull hats, praising practicality, yet some fear uniform sameness erodes morale and tradition. The exchange cites French and Austrian war history, Britain’s red coats, and West Point cadet attire as examples of how distinctive dress sustains identity.
A San Francisco Chronicle report details the cocoanut trade in California with 200000 nuts monthly diverted to factories. It describes processing from husk to cocoanut butter and the use of shells for fuel, furniture, and matting. A Berkeley husk factory turns waste into value, while the outer husk fiber becomes mattress material and nursery cover. The article notes price ranges and declares the industry established along the coast.
A young Filipino boy, about 15, traveled with the Twentieth Kansas from the islands to Topeka. He drew crowds at every stop, was taken for inspection in San Francisco, and is now under care of Lieutenant C. J. Ball of Ottawa who plans schooling. He cannot speak much English, has smallpox scars, and has lived with the regiment since departure, doing odd jobs in exchange for clothing and necessities.
A Kansas newspaper outlines a surge in divorce filings across district courts with numerous quirky examples. It cites Mrs Elizabeth Hagerman and many others amid testimonies of abuse neglect and odd marital tensions highlighting a broader trend in the state.
Bourke Cochran once porter for A T Stewart. John Wanamaker denies advertising Sunday papers. James S Carruthers, a clergyman athlete, emerges as New York’s black film figure. Ex Senator Ingalls retells farmer hair question. Ella Wheeler Wilcox lauds a happy home over money. Max of Saxony visits Nuremberg pulpit. F C Pingres linked to Standard Shoes. Memorial volume for late Fetterworth due November for private and public service tributes.
A dated letter from Jackson Michigan’s mayor extols the British Medical Institute as a world wide experienced facility. The document touts Dr McCully and Dr Hale as key figures and cites cures for cancer and other diseases, with testimonials from volunteers and patients across multiple states.
A fragmented column from Alma notes a comic broadside about pirates and political chatter. It parodies scandal and spoof solicits with misread names and quirky phrases, mentioning Dewey and a London merchant in a satirical tone.
The Detrost Journal notes the death of the Right Reverend Dr Haffner, bishop of Mayence. The fragmentary text references Berlin and a discussion on health and clothing, but confirms the bishop's passing with minimal surrounding context.
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