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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1900
Page
8
To women of all ages and stations Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound is offered as free advice through Mrs Piskhan of Lynn Massachusetts. A testimonial from Muna Be ctrovius Ludington Michigan says she could not do housework before the remedy and now can manage eight in the family.
A London report describes the Japanese battleship Mikaea, claimed to be the most formidable ever built. Details give displacement of 14208 tons, length 400 feet, beam 16 feet, four propellers, 15000 horsepower, armor belts 12 to 4 inches, deck plating, armament including 16 six inch guns, 20 12 pdrs, four torpedo tubes, estimated speed 18 knots, coal capacity 408 tons, crew 728, with preliminary notes on broader crop reports and agricultural figures mentioned in the same piece.
A jumble of notes recounts events around Crawford yesterday including a chilly morning thermometer at thirty, marriages and theatre plans, a water wagon driver, and local concerts and lectures. References to Fire bell, The Burgomaster, and a few civic notices show busy town life amid a cold snap. The piece mentions Washburn playing KD, a piano recital, and a city clerk’s talk as part of the day’s brief items.
Rev. Chas Parham leads Bethel Missionary and Bible training school in Topeka after revival work in Kansas City. Eighteen new students join the thirty five already enrolled at the old Stone mansion near Washburn College. The school emphasizes daily continuous prayer, faith healing, and self supporting upkeep, with no tuition for willing students.
A large donation toward the fair fund arrived late yesterday afternoon with $20,000 presented to William H. Thompson, chairman of the steering committee, from the St Louis Transit and Suburban railways. The gift totals a quarter of a million dollars toward the $5,000,000 goal, easing the path to completion.
A period description notes that a woman's health reflects her feminine organs and suggests beauty results from this link. It cites Dr. R V Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy with no narcotics, and offers free letter consultations. It promotes Dr Pierce's Pellets for liver regulation and mentions a 148 pound weight reference.
Neal Thornton a leading Atlanta businessman and social figure enlisted as a private in the U S cavalry. He traveled from Macon to St Louis for assignment saying health reasons prompted the enlistment and he declined offers of a commission from friends.
Vernal Utah reports starving Ute Indians from Uintah reservation. Thos Taylor superintendent of St Louis Gilsonite mines at Fort Duchesne arrives from White River and confirms bands facing hunger. Government rationing reportedly stopped, no game on reservation, and hunting bans in Colorado drive some toward risky rescues.
After a night of threats and clashes between nervous crowds and white groups, authorities aided by Company I of the Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers restored order. The dayslong contest caused injuries, arrests, and warrants as extra police patrolled streets and tensions subsided by morning. Prominent factions drew in southern contracting firms.
Ottawa reports the government sustained by a majority likely fifty to sixty seats as returns come in with five districts yet to hear from. In New York a steamer from Southampton brought $2,706,200 in gold.
Chas Prior of Middletown, a chemist, recounts his family trial with predigested foods and endorses Grape-Nuts after his infant son improved from malnourishment. He notes his own relief from dyspepsia and weight gain from 122 to 170 pounds, crediting the product for enhanced health and stamina.
Washburn manager George B. Huron defends the football team amid criticism after a loss to Haskell. He cites lack of practice, asserts the team was stronger, and claims misconduct by spectators shifted the game’s outcome. He praises in-person supporters and urges Topeka residents to back Washburn.
Reports from Denver note a possible $15 million sale of the Portland mine to a British led group including the Venture exploration company and Werner Brit Co. London sources say Portland may be merged with Stratton’s Independence to form a control entity for vast Colorado and world gold holdings. Meanwhile in San Francisco Willie Donohoe, 12, son of Kansas City judge W. H. Donohoe, is in custody after runaway with friend Pert Howard, sought for food. Howard remains at large.
Frank Green, son of Joseph Haydn daughter who authored Dictionary of Dates, was installed as acting Lord Mayor at Guildhall after the election. The formal duties passed to Green’s daughter following the widow’s death earlier winter.
More than 4,000 brokers from the stock, produce, maritime and cotton exchanges paraded through New York City in celebration of William McKinley’s election. The line moved from White Hall and Beaver streets to Wall Street with bands, cheers, and an immense American flag inspiring widespread acclaim.
London readers praise Sir Wilfrid Laurier of Canada as the embodiment of the required spirit for the country. The Pall Mall Gazette notes his potential long tenure, lauding him as an inspiring imperialist statesman and French Canadian, while condemning efforts to weaponize race against him.
Yesterday afternoon a blaze damaged a building and its furniture with an estimated loss around 5500 dollars. Insurance coverage is noted, with details not fully disclosed.
An Austrian paper argues United States policy in China risks provoking war as imperial powers seek new markets. The Times correspondent notes tension with the United States over protectionism and political attitudes, warning that Pan-European schemes and American power loom large.
Workmen uncover a body during excavation at the Tarrant & Co fire and explosion site in New York. It is identified as a spat, pulled under debris between two steam pipes, ten feet or more. U S Express Agent Missing Milwaukee Wis November John A Jr transfer agent at Green Bay is reported missing per General Superintendent Averill.
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