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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1899
Page
7
An advertisement touts Blood Bats Co as a guaranteed cure for illnesses from blood poisons to eczema and ulcers. It claims thirty years of testing, free shipments, and prepaid orders. The notice lists addresses in Atlanta and Topeka and urges sufferers to describe their trouble for free medical advice.
Four hundred veterans bring suit seeking full payment from the state for their entire term of service in the Spanish War. Officials announce a test case will be tried again. A ruling against them could cost the state about $1,001 to make the payment.
Washington reports Acting Secretary Merketjohn notified the president and Secretary Moot about Atlanta citizens seeking to have a Department of the Gulf order vacated. The petition argues to revoke the order and carry out the original directive.
In a rare public exchange on faith and afterlife, the Mabbi and Bishop Potter share a humorous tale about heaven and hell and the potential fate of souls at St Peter's gates. The lighthearted debate highlights interfaith friendship and freedom of speech amid differing beliefs. A separate court decision places Howard Benham, Batavia banker, under death sentence as he remains confined in Auburn prison after conviction for his wife’s murder.
A health report from General Sternhaw discusses water quality and disease in a coastal region. Major Havard and General Wood are cited regarding climate effects on soldiers, including low fever rates and good care. The speaker suggests reducing troop numbers and reorganizing regiments with American officers.
Deramishen Alexander Walter, president of the National Afro-American council, spoke at North Russell Street AME Church on the trial and achievements for Afro-Americans. He urged enforcement of constitutional rights, including equality before the law, unrestrained ballots, and access to public places, while condemning racial violence and urging readiness to challenge discriminatory Mississippi, Louisiana, and South Carolina laws.
A fragmentary North Topeka column details various local movements and visits. Mentions Toma heading to Wichita, Schapter and Meriam travel, Mr and Mrs Jones of Grantville, Baptist convention aid, real estate ads, and upcoming church events. Also notes arrivals and departures of several residents between Topeka and nearby towns, plus church notices and a discount on wares.
In San Antonio Texas on October 10 the city streetcar system faced a major strike. Conductor and motormen picketed the lines and were joined by many sympathizers who surrounded cars and urged workers to join the strike. The chaotic scene disrupted service as crowds swelled in the heart of the city.
Guthrie October 18 reports Ivan Conklin of Iowa to be census supervisor in Oklahoma Territory. The piece argues M A Low, Rock Island official, aims to dominate Oklahoma politics via federal appointments and alliances.
The state Democratic league's executive committee met in Topeka to authorize organizers in each congressional district. The goal is to establish as many new clubs as possible before the next year's state campaign, with W. E. Frown to be replaced while W. F. Sapp leads and funds organizer efforts.
A large audience in the church parlors bid farewell to Rev M E Harlan and his family as they depart for Brooklyn NY. The gathering featured music and a poem by Mrs McArthur and concluded with prayers and a sentimentful reading of church resolutions praising his faithful pastorate and anticipating the church’s future work.
Oct 10 report on steamer City of Pekin bringing items from Honolulu. U S government keeps two steamers running San Francisco to Honolulu with horses and forage and two between San Francisco and Manila. Asters Lonawa Centennial and another steamer likely deployed. Opium smuggling and small Honolulu customs force noted. Hawaii exhibit planned for expedition display. Sherman and Relief arrivals recorded. Vienna Reichstag notes Emperor Francis Joseph letter and closing of the Reichstag session.
A fractured war account recounts sailors and soldiers drowned in a river crossing near Malules. Corporal Larson and Private J. Biol are noted for heroism, saving comrades before perishing. Lieutenants and others also drown during the paddle journey and rescue attempt.
A Wichita report recounts a Topeka gathering where John Breidenthal announced plans to run for governor. It notes rivalries among Harvey, McNall, Crown, and Amidon for state posts, with Brown and Fairchild at odds over Congress. Brown hints at withdrawing if Fairchild is stronger locally.
The supervising architect of the treasury released a public annual report on public buildings under erection. The Kansas City building shows masonry and steps nearing completion, heating and ventilation work underway, with total expenditure listed as 50.07 and available funds around 3,851.48. A list of personnel changes and appointments is included, with Tobias promoted to 350 dollars and several examiners named in Topeka Scott and other locales.
The Topeka Whist Club convened promptly at night led by President BE L Copeland with about forty members present. Officers including A Washburn and W N Wert were reelected. a reception was planned for October 23 inviting each member to bring a whist friend. the winter tournament begins October 20 with north and south games. A short post-meeting game yielded scores: Copeland and W 130, Huling and Carr 129, Murphey Peagekimnp 144, Kootus and Drum 125, Scott and Armstrong 118, Ryder and Lowry 126, Dave Hogeboom 151, Allen and Noble, Hust and West 114, Merrick and Hurie 188, Thrapp and es oe Shakeshaf and Shekeshatt 507, Wsburn and Greeswoou 1, Keeler Saal.
Fileh scores dart and outs Lee Pepnekamy high score east west Wolf Heyden.
Ten capitalists own the federal district street railway in Mexico City and have purchased the lines for stiri, planning to introduce electric traction. They also bought Puebla street railways and intend to transfer them to an electric system. Led by Alfred Belt, a South African multimillionaire, the group is expanding to other Mexican railways as electric power may be secured from neighboring water powers.
Correspondence from Yokohama dated September 2 notes the Twentyeth Kansan regiment’s arrival and the prominent General Panastoy among Americans passing through on their homeward journey. Reports describe mutineers, the Morgan City wreck, mining reforms in Japan, and a series of large fires in Yokohama with calls for urban architectural change. Also mentions coffins from New Chang, and palace intrigue rumors amid diplomatic circles in Fejin.
A ragged collage of Help Wanted items shows positions sought and offered across households and trades, including general housework, sewing, clerical, store work, machine operation, tailoring, dining room, and agents. Names and locations like 1330 Nofal waves avenue 706 Polk street and Topeka Kansas appear with terse demands and brief contact notes.
Rental item describes a six room cottage at 112 Monroe Street with water and gas. Includes notes on location near N Ber and Maclaren area and a modern house with several rooms. Contains fragmented OCR many unreadable pieces.
Several rental notices describe furnished and unfurnished front rooms on Van Buren, Jackson, Quincy and other streets with mentions of modern conveniences. Also listed are large rooms on Quincy, two rooms on North Ran and Madison streets, plus a variety of sale items including stoves, a hard coal base burner, a corn stove, a heating stove, and a family driving horse. Also included is Washburns Pure Apple Cider delivery information.
A jumble of property for sale and rental notes on Taylor street near Bunton, Polk Street near saving, and various parcels with details on lots, water, baths, and improvements. Also found notices for a reward, lost items, and miscellaneous services including physicians, attorneys, Turkish baths, and other local ads in Topeka.
Fragmented legal notice describes street center lines and intersections in a city grid with references to Fillmore Street Des Moines Des Moines and local landmarks. Details include center lines of alleys Thirteenth Street and nearby avenues, possible property layouts and notices concerning ground staked land and public works.
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