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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1899
Page
6
A letter from Mrs. Clare of Baromats describes relief after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female weakness and nervous stomach issues. The ad notes over eighty thousand similar letters received in 1897, praising the remedy and recommending it to friends.
New York October 7 Bishop Potter held a farewell dinner with close friends and personal guests before departing for St Paul the first leg of a voyage to Hawaii and the Philippines. He will be joined next week by Reverend Percy S Grant. Potter plans a prolonged stay in the islands and will convene a general church meeting in Washington to study increased responsibilities from the church's new regional sovereignty. A conference with the Church of England authorities will follow before any decisive action.
A 37 year old woman en route from Mankato to a retreat asylum leaped from a Northwest train at forty miles per hour. The brakeman pulled the emergency cord and passengers fled to the platform. City Recorder Paul Kemp of Winona was first off and injured his wrist. Several others jumped but were unhurt. A missing young woman was later found under a bridge unharmed.
A group of Topeka doctors announces free treatment for all disabled and needy patients from now through November. Services include exams, diagnosis, minor surgery, and advice, with special focus on incurables and rectal diseases. Edward Motully leads the institute, offering hours from 9 am to 5 pm.
Topeka faces criticism over planned reception for the Twentieth Kansas Regiment. While private soldiers demand fair treatment, officers may be hosted at big hotels with expenses paid, and privates would be fed from commissaries. Petitions urge minimal public entertainments and fair pay, with a parade route from depot to state home. Guz Funston to receive sword.
The Ohance committee, pressed by Saturday business, logged a few hours securing additional subscriptions for the Twentieth Kansas reception. Contributors include Palace Clothing, Wm Green & Sons, T J Bowman Co, Topeka Water Co, Kansas Medical Life, and several local firms and individuals.
The supreme court rules mortgagees must pay the full mortgage debt to redeem Hyans Mats property. Tendering the amount from a Tyrerlakure sale, even with a remaining balance of 1500, is insufficient. Chief Justice Doster dissents, with Justices Johnston and Frith in the majority.
The Topeka Whist club will hold its annual meeting in new rooms at 119 West Sixth Avenue next Monday evening October 8. Officers will be elected and a social session planned for October 22. A winter tournament with many new players is anticipated as the club has added five members and has twenty five prospects. The meeting will begin early with play to follow.
Representatives of San Francisco firms met to oppose the interstate freight tariff as part of a campaign organized by the Pacis Coast Traffic association. A substantial pledge of twenty thousand dollars was reported to support the effort in Washington.
City grocers and butchers met at the Commercial Club to finalize plans for a banquet to honor the Twentieth Kansas regiment returning to the state. Harry Weill reported a estimated total cost of about 1250 with room rental, decorations, and contingencies. Committees were formed for tables, seating, decorations, pastry, reception, and other tasks with Wm. Dransfield chairing the main arrangements.
Washington October 7 total recruits for the two dollar volunteer regiments reached 74 158 with 650 men added yesterday The Thirty seventh Thirty ninth Forty fourth Forty fifth and Forty eighth regiments are fully organized The Forty second Fortieth Forty seventh and Forty eighth each exceed 1 000 men The Forty first and Forty ninth are still short of the standard Less than 1 500 men remain to complete the current volunteer army authorization
Oct reports from Anderson Ind indicate a ruling by Judge Yan that dents trust defenses in a major Indiana manufacturing dispute. The decision overruled demurrers and held the case within court jurisdiction as sufficient to proceed, signaling a severe setback for trust tactics amid a drought of market control.
The weekly bank statement shows changes in surplus reserve loans and deposits. It records a decrease in loans of 33.50 and 200¢, a decrease of 13,654,000 in local deposits, and an increase in deposits to 4,265,400 with circulation rising by 317,900. The report notes the bank holdings in excess of required reserves.
The state fund commission purchased bonds for the permanent school fund. Entries include Argentine 17,000. Creekwood County District bonus 100. Pawnee County 400. Jackson 800. Etk 1,080. Stafford 360. Philip 500. McPherson 300. Cowley 700. Clay 500. Johnson 600. Burton 0. Sumner 300. Rice 0. Decatur sev.
The passage recalls a moving nation saving stance by a leader who urged defense of the capital at all costs and set aside party lines. Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith delivered the day’s oration praising Lincoln Douglas and recalling earlier political clashes. The presidential party left for Chicago before noon after the exercises.
Postmaster General Charles E. Smith praises the Lincoln Douglas debate on the 41st anniversary at Peoria. He extols Lincoln’s moral leadership, describes Gettysburg and emancipation as pivotal, and lauds Peoria’s tribute before the presidential party continues to Galesburg for an overnight stop.
Mme Za Mora attracts Topeka women with a facial treatment claimed to erase freckles blemishes and wrinkles. The sole proprietor offers a two week course at No 14 Trent Eighty street with a temporary price cut for three weeks and a proven remedy backed by testimonials.
A new partnership, George M Noble & Co, begins October 1 in Crawford building with George M Noble A D Washburn J HL Noble and Walter T Noble. The firm, assembling noted local figures, takes over leadership from Kansas Loan Trust and aims to continue Noble’s trusted business. Sunflower Camp 536 WA awards degrees October 10 with music and refreshments.
The Union Lecture Course will be opened by Rev Thomas Dixon Jr of New York on Monday evening October 9. Seats may be reserved at Howley and Snow's today and Monday.
The president attended Peoria Illinois unveiling a tall marble monument to Civil War soldiers. The ceremony featured Mayor Kingman, Mrs Kinsey, and sculptor Fritz Triebet. Six thousand schoolchildrenParticipants carried flags as the procession and dedication followed remarks praising patriotic service and national unity.
A Kalispell, Mont. special to the Miner reports Justice M. J. Sullivan issued a warrant charging State Senator Fred Whiteside with attempting to bribe the deputy clerk of Flathead County to obtain access to the 1396 election returns. Whiteside became notorious in last year’s senatorial contest.
Chicago Saturday session closes with a firm tone as traders await news from the Transvaal and transport issues. December and May contracts advance with active buying. receipts tot up amid mixed demand. Kansas City livestock reports show steady hogs and varied cattle and sheep trends with situational shifts in futures.
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