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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1899
Page
8
Three day sale announced for Thursday Friday and Saturday features Laisa Mieeed Unters wear with vents and pants offered at low price. The ad promises good value and encourages customers to view the bargain in the market.
An OCR fragment discusses Mexico’s riches and labor, noting a future Mexican silver industry and claims of abundance. It mentions American markets, potential production levels, and language barriers in interpreting Mexico’s prospects. The piece hints at a critical view of Mexican labor and capital flows, with references to U S and Mexican interests and plans for export.
Surgesh General Sternbergs annual report describes the battlefield and hospital toll in the U S Army from May 3, 18 to June. It lists 6519 killed in battle and 478 from malarial fever among other deaths and notes scattered wounded and disease impacts on food and supply decisions.
Fragmentary text shows a discussion on desirability of action in the tropics and a push for reform. Mentions two complaints and a report advocating increased mission states. Indicates readiness for mobilization pending broader approval.
A November 15 proclamation publicizes a hearing on naval land reserves in Honolulu. Seven tracts are listed: about 20 000 square feet on Richards Street area. 20 000 square feet near Alakea and Alen Street. a coastal plot near Military Jaacasytas sheets. a tract on Punch Row. reef portions of Keakeukukul totaling 7655 acres. and a westerly run along the naval reserve.
Several annual meetings of state organizations are scheduled in Topeka this winter. Kansas Temperance Union January 10 60, State Board of Agriculture January 10 12, Kansas Improved Stock Breeders Association January 16, Kansas State Poultry Exhibition January 13. Railroads offer reduced rates for attendees.
Foggy conditions hindered the Naval Observatory staff as clouds blocked viewing of the Leonid meteor shower after 2 am. A few meteors were sketched on the water chart, one as bright as a second magnitude star, while others were faint. Chicago and the Mississippi Valley reported no sighting, as a dull sky obscured the meteors across the region.
Admiral Schley met Acting Secretary Allen at the Navy Department in Washington on November 15 before sailing to New York and departing next Wednesday to command the cruiser Chicago. Officials expect navigation orders to be finalized soon, with possible South African port visits. Government plans regarding the Dolley War effort will be shared with Schley prior to his departure.
F. M. Colman of Gypsum Kansas spoke to the Kansas City Journal, recounting twenty five years in the Transvaal and West Africa. He described Boers as poor and degraded, praised British service, and criticized natives and attitudes during colonial conflicts. In Oporto, five new plague cases and one death were reported yesterday.
Topeka residents praise Morrow’s Kid-ne-oids for backache relief. A grocer testimony from 712 Kansas Avenue says kidney trouble and nervousness vanished after using the product. Yellow tablets marketed as a cure for kidney disorders, sold at 25 cents a box. Manufactured by John Morrow & Co Chemists.
Washington dispatch quotes Representative Hepburn of Iowa stating he will introduce a Nicaragua canal bill on the session's first day and push it to action. He notes opposition aims to delay, cites recent river and harbor provisions, and mentions Panama and other canal interests. He criticizes commissions and favors U S control and orderly legislation on currency and railways. Bloodless remarks on the Philippines and governance.
William J. Larimer died in Lebanon Kansas after two weeks illness from peritonitis. Born in Lexington Kentucky on April 15 he was a druggist in Hywn earlier life. He leaves no immediate family, his wife having died years ago. He was a member of the Modern Woodmen of America at Lebanon. Funeral from his mother's residence at 214 Clay Street tomorrow afternoon at 2:20.
We extend heartfelt thanks to the ladies of Capitol Lodge No 7 Degree of Honor and to the members of the Third Presbyterian church and to neighbors for kindness during the illness and death of our beloved wife and mother Samuel A Bragunier and family.
Governor Stanley received a retirement letter from Sergeant EB W Johnston, a Roosevelt Rough Rider, inviting the Twentieth Kansas Regiment to the June reunion in Ciladena City. The letter urges Kansas attendance to honor services to the flag and support Funston and the Sehting Kansan.
In a police court Tuesday, Oscar Telley faced a nasaitting charge against a Nitro boy. Witnesses testified the incident involved boyish play. Judge Maegaw dismissed the case and cautioned Vernon for trivial conduct.
Fragmented text from a Paris Kentucky family notice dated November 1 references relatives including a nephew and cousin. The fragmentary lines suggest a family record with ages and relations but lack coherent events or details. The piece reads as an incomplete obituary or kinship listing with unclear identities.
A series of stage changes announced for Crawford theater includes the Talabauta production moved to Tuesday and The Little Minister revived with Sir Burke’s wit. Jacob Litt’s comedy Mis takes Well Haggen and other new acts join the Crawford lineup as Topeka visitors anticipate Thursday through Saturday performances. A generic medical claim is noted for a Duchn ointment cure all at local drugstores.
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