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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
3
Hosiery offers include Ladies' Past Black Seam less with new 2x1 rib, very elastic and good weight, Abe Zipairs 16Fr 22.5. 45 eta. Ban ae eh ease 28c. Onyx Black full fashioned with toe and sole, 25¢ stocking 19¢. Handkerchiefs present three specials, not cheap if you value quality, all pure linen. Ladies' full size Hemstitched 25¢, Hemstitched finer quality, and extra fine linen options.
Damages for discharge referenced with fragmented names and terms. The text mentions Jaime A and Wilkininn, a Lumen Teta Company, and a case involving a hospital or trust, but the details are garbled and unreadable.
A garbled report suggests factional strife within the Indiana Knights of Pythias with officers and lodge leaders accused of misusing funds and rude conduct. The piece hints at shifts in lodge leadership and political influence affecting potential state and local offices.
Denver October 6 Union Pacific chief engineer W Ashton outlined plans to straighten the railway from Ogden to Evanston and beyond. Surveys for next year target the Weber district, removing curves, improving grades, and enabling faster trains on the trans continental line. Steel for new ties and stone abutments is on site, with erection soon.
The Hay Deat ems association of Kansas City issues a circular signed by H.C. Menefer Brextt and J Woollwey, urging members to shun shipments and business with Burlington alleging discrimination, until further notice.
The Midland office received a new Souvenir Passe from Thore that year honors midtisid art on its front and back. The work, a masterpiece of Greushiaemes colorist, features a realistic depiction of the Pike's Peak route with yellow accents and surrounding scenery.
Lexington October 6 Transylvania Stakes drew fierce continent wide interest. Peter the Great led early heats but faltered in the third, while LORD VINCENT surged to win after close finishes. Brisk betting saw a top backer lose thousands as the favorite stumbled and Vincent claimed victory in the final call.
In a Thursday scrimmage on the Washburn field the Washburn second eleven edged the high school five to six after a hard fought game. Clarke scored on a two yard rush but fumbled the return. Charley Gries then broke through for a second touchdown as Washburn pressed toward the goal. The extra point failed and time expired with Washburn driving.
Washburns football team travels to Lawrence to meet Kansas University Varsity. A strong Topeka crowd will back the blue as critics note Washburn lacks a reserve to defeat KU B team. A scoring effort would be a credit to Washburn and its supporters.
Washburn faces tough lineup as Watson Lawrence holds practice and recruits from a larger corps. Coach Melford aims to use experimental tactics while Washburn relies on center and guard strength. KU hopes to leverage its heavier roster, with Meehan at center and Silvers as a foil, as referees Taw and Whilfin oversee the match.
Kansas City opens its football season today at Exposition Park as the Medics meet Ottawa. Ex-Medic Eddie Pendleton scouts Ottawa and outlines their tricks. Coached by Hellar and Morris, the Medics field a student team of University Medical College graduates, aiming to repeat last year’s by a narrow margin victory.
Atchison Ostcher or Loman catcher leaves Archison team after securing a big salary with Worcester, Mass. baseball club for the next season.
Abilene Oct 6 The Abilene Coursing club arranged its first annual meet open to the entire state November 1 and 2 on the prairie west of town. A $50 prize will go to winners in all age and puppy stakes, with $20 $16 and $10 for other divisions. Entry fees and prize draw set for Oct 25. Local report says up to 100 dogs expected, largest meet of the year in the state.
Topeka residents cite Morrow’s Kidne-olds as a cure for backache nervousness sleeplessness and debility with Dr J H E Goodwin of 607 Kansas Ave endorsing a four year lumbago relief after one box. Liverlax pills and Kidne-olds priced at 50 cents per two box set and 25 cents per Liverlax box. manufactured by John Morrow & Co Springfield Ohio.
National League reports show scattered game scores by innings from Baltimore Philadelphia Cleveland St. Louis Pittsburgh Boston Washington and Brooklyn. Standings list November dates with teams including Evansville Cleveland and Washington leading with multiple losses and wins reflected in terse inning by inning formats.
Washington reports the industrial commission resumed sittings to examine interstate commerce issues on railroad transportation. Judge Knapp cites ongoing discrimination by railways, notes methods beyond rebates, and urges criminal penalties for passes and pooling. Officials discuss national inspection, rate abuses, and fixing rates.
Vancouver reports reach Sydney of cannibal tragedy involving Amara, a Hawaii native and Noumea immigration orderly, who married a woman from Aoba. While visiting her tribe, he and his wife were landed on a hostile shore, captured, tortured with snakes and fire, then killed and eaten amid tribal rites as Amara’s wife was given a second husband. A British warship was informed but no action taken.
The Muster committee heard evidence on alleged liquor sales by tenants of city owned buildings in Bronx parks. Gussie Storm, a ten year old girl, testified she was assaulted by Baumuel Lethe and later pressured by Assistant District Attorney Grady to drop charges. A forged letter attempt followed. Grady is dead. the Mazet committee will hold a session Saturday with Justices Van Bruut.
Barrett Patternon Ingraham Aria Airlie ere a bench of the appeals court and Tris Wierstaod to be examined. invitations sent to Justice Trane of the Supreme court and Recover Got eo court of general ereeluna. State charter board grants charters to Pretty Prairie New Jerusalem church People’s Supply Hitt City and others. Bids invited for walks cisterns. Portland Cement advertises product from Thomas Lie.
Eminent physicians from Troms and Beiuin Medical Hieettea have announced free examination and treatment for invalids in Dopelen. The office opens tomorrow at 9 a.m. for a three month period offering consultations, medicines, and appliances at no charge. Dr. Edward McCully and staff will provide care including deformities and cancers, with no usual fees.
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