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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1898
Page
8
At a Chicago platform Democrats meeting last night Henry George son of the Single Tax reformer was nominated for governor. The group endorsed Danforth the Tammany candidate for lieutenant governor and urged adoption of the Chicago platform in full.
An old health column recommends exercise and routine, noting gloom and nervous strain from insomnia, poor appetite, and digestion. It promotes Dr Pierce’s medicines and pills as cures for constipation, urging readers to act for physical relief and stability.
The regular Democratic convention in Syracuse endorsed Elliott Danforth for lieutenant governor with other nominees: Gideon J. Tucker for secretary of state, M. C. Caton for treasurer, Ole F. Snyder for attorney general, and Jan A. Les for engineer and surveyor-general. Harmony was elusive as factions clashed led by Henry McDonald and Willis J. Abbott. Col. Fisk backed Henry George after the meeting, and George reportedly would accept the nomination. The Chicago platform was reaffirmed.
Dun s record shows September failures near 36 million and quarterly totals about 22.88 million. The patterns indicate a smaller failure aggregate than any month in years except August, with the quarter also the smallest since 1892. Prices for cotton fell to a 50 year low and although wool sales stagnate prices show limited decline, while boots and shoes shipments exceed prior December levels.
The report notes weakness in tin and lead while copper holds at 12 and spelter at 4.321 percent. Nickel rises to 35 with unchanged plates amid rising production but consolidation threatens a temporary dip. Pig iron remains high, Be saemer at 10.45 and alloy sales totaling 33,000 tons to be delivered by June. Iron bar demand grows as steel use expands. Rail and structural work stay heavy with robust orders. east coast price hints. Wheat declines 2 cents on the week despite large exports totaling 4,921,210 bushels. Corn eases slightly as export demand weakens. western crop prospects point to record yields despite lower prices. Weekly failures total 195 in the United States and 17 in Kansas.
Pittsburg business leaders aided by the Gar nett and Fort Scott associations and the Topeka Commercial Club push Missouri Pacific to add a daily passenger run between Pittsburg and Topeka. Major T J Anderson of Topeka pledges hearty support and letters indicate a new push to present petitions next week.
Scalp ers plan to educate the public that ticket brokers offer fair, legitimate services and save travelers money. They argue the law supports brokers while critics push rail and steamship ticket scalping as criminal. Aimed at broad public outreach, the effort cites recent judicial rulings and pledges to counter unlicensed sellers.
In an action for damages filed by TL Chamberlain of Sprite Tuite onysen against M. Rebrand Company, a jury found for the plaintiff with damages and attorney's fees. The suit sought recovery for loss of a mill and elevator, plus a lumber yard and outbuildings destroyed by fire March 1st. Chamberlain claimed sparks from a railroad engine owned by KG, F. S. & MM. caused the blaze.
A Philadelphia locomotive buyer firm is testing a four motor car with a wide passenger compartment and pipe machinery. The car uses a horizontal motor and front truck wheels, with compound cylinders claimed to reach forty miles per hour with an extra car. Only two men are needed to operate the train. Burton Works at Wichita is reportedly being repaired for a railroad project, but officials deny any active interest.
The Santa Fe local freight train to Ottawa met a severe accident near Humboldt when an axle broke in two, derailing wheels and delaying service for hours. Conductor Moore led the crew as the engine left the track after the axle failure.
An old advertisement extols La Grippe's lingering nervous effects and promotes Dr. Miles Restorative Nervine and Dr Miles New Heart Cure as the remedy. Personal testimonials from C F Bero, M W Waddell, and Rev C Bodey praise restored sleep, strength, and mood, with a dealer endorsement from John Metz. The notice invites readers to write for free expert advice and a booklet.
The Pittsburg Commercial Club plans to present Pittsburg as a site for a cotton and woolen factory and a sugar refinery along the Santa Fe line, highlighting factory locations in Kansas and Oklahoma to attract investment.
The Republicans nominate a long list of county by county candidates for state legislative seats across 110 districts. Notable entries include Doniphan Ed Heeney Atchison John Seaton Jefferson W A Coy and A B Scott Leavenworth Sherman Medill B Dawes and D E Monday and many others across Bourbon Crawford Shawnee Jackson and Wilson. Several counties show multiple nominees with various individuals named for district representation. The slip lists candidates for each county, though several counties remain undetermined.
The Republican slate nominates no candidate, endorsing Editor Starr and Rev. Le Blakesley. A detailed Sunday schedule lists services, sermons, and religious activities at First Congregational, St Johns A M, First African Baptist, First Christian, English Lutheran, First United Presbyterian, Holiness Union, First Church of Christ Scientist, First Presbyterian, Grace Cathedral, St Lions, Church of the Good Shepherd, Calvary chapel, Divine Healing Mission, Martin M E, and the Unitarian Society. Each entry notes pastors, sermon topics, service times, communion, Sunday school, Endeavor, and related events. The compilation also mentions a Topeka steam laundry offer.
An advertisement from CN Ela at 816 Quincy Street South Topeka touts a sole remedy called Morrow's Kidney side claiming to cure kidney and bladder issues. The testimonial promises relief after a few doses, noting two boxes sufficed for a cure and urging readers to buy at 50 cents per box, distributed by Swift & Holiday Co. druggists and manufactured by John Morrows & Co. in Springfield, Ohio.
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