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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1899
Page
7
An advertising pitch asserts Ivory Soap stands out among soaps. It notes ads may spark curiosity and word of mouth, leading new users to try the product. The message emphasizes that millions already use Ivory Soap because they like it and that readers may also come to enjoy it.
The Salvation Army attorney cites Secretary Hay over indignities to Ensign Joseph Garabed, a long time U.S. citizen harassed abroad. He received a passport in July and hoped for protection, but Turkish authorities jailed him and the consul ordered his departure as the nation directs.
London dispatch reports observers view the Gibraltar sailing of the Channel squadron as signaling possible attacks on British interests. The piece notes oversized war preparations, speculation of Russian aims in Asia and Africa, and a coinciding French fleet movement toward the Levant amid rumors of broader conflict.
A British diplomat discusses a secret Anglo German understanding affecting imperial strategy. He notes the navy would not target Germany in the Levant and claims England risks no German intervention in South Africa. The piece links German preparations to possible naval action and hints at tensions in the Cape and Dutch colonies.
A sensational burglary at the Savoy hotel in London left Mrs. Stockwell of New York, widow of a New York jeweler, bereft of jewelry valued at £10,000 and bank notes totaling £5,000. She has been staying at the hotel for some time with a nephew.
Four white men Willam Cusry Frank Wheeler Jack Burke and Charles Cricewell escaped from Hutchinson Institution on Sunday night by using improvised keys to the outer door. Superintendent Simmons conducts a careful investigation but has not yet solved the mystery. A trace of the escapees remains.
Citizens in Kansas accuse leading politicians of recalling Fred Funston from the Philippines to return to command and disrupt planned actions. They say Washington influenced the order to pull him back to aid the battle and assume brigade leadership while fearing public disclosure of critical remarks.
The state Republican committee pushes a targeted effort to gather names of opposition voters and those favorable to expansion. Aimed at mobilizing Republicans in an off year, the letters urge precinct meetings to compile the list and plan campaign work, requesting prompt response from trusted workers.
Frank L Brown and Congressman W J Bailey forecast strong Republican gains across Kansas in November. They praise President McKinley, denounce copperheads, and cite extensive campaigning and public sentiment. They urge rapid mustering out for soldiers to ensure votes arrive before election day. Bailey and Batley plan to speak in Wichita on the eve of the election.
Secretary Root announces a war department amendment to treasury practice. Messages to vouchers will not be attached when content should not be public, the forwarding officer deciding emergency disclosures with full explanations if kept secret. The rule aims to curb red tape delays in monthly and quarterly settlements. In Philadelphia, Oct 4 Captain C O Howard volunteers to take his late brother Guy’s place after Guy Howard served as a witness in an engagement with insurgents.
The editor of Ladies Home Journal pursued minister Charles M Sheldon for a fresh article after In His Steps, but he refused repeatedly. A chase across cities and states ended with Sheldon submitting a piece in November, answering if the theory is practical. The cost ran to several hundred dollars, and the magazine published barely a page of his first words since In His Steps.
A large syndicate formed to work lead and zinc mines in the Joplin Galena district. National Mine Company of Kansas City, with $1,000,000 capital, plans development and listing on New York Boston and Chicago exchanges. Jim Pollasky promotes the venture after visiting New York. Ore from the district already sustains substantial production and value, with further capital expected to expand operations.
A partial report outlines the system earnings for the year, noting a total of 59,588 collected in money orders and an overall increase from the prior year. It highlights additional offices and an average increase per order, with a small rise in the per-item amount.
A Berlin telegram reports France and Russia will not permit the annexation of the Orange Free State to England and that stern warnings from Berlin oppose any territorial expansion in Africa.
Mrs M J Turner recalls long nervous troubles and dyspepsia fading after using Postum Cereal Food Coffee. She describes trying many remedies before adopting the product and credits it with restoring health for herself and enabling her to feel nearly young again after three years of use. She urges other nervous people to try it, despite initial skepticism.
London reports from G W Steevens and Telegraph field writers recount a volatile battle at Elandalaagte where Gordon Highlanders Manchester and light horse pressed advances amid heavy Boer fire. Prisoners were captured, loot seized by Tommies, and the fighting endured to a costly Boer retreat as dusk fell.
London report says both governments have agreed to arbitrate the eight year seizure of Bering Sea sealers. A protocol is drawn up and finalities expected next month. Arbitration likely to use the Ven dinus court format. Fight Declared Off at Coney Island
Herman Hundhausen of Herman Missouri received a 20 year term for complicity in the murder of Walter F Koeller. Honeck, his accomplice, claimed Hundhausen did not intend to kill and Hundhausen denied prior knowledge while Honeck asserted the opposite.
Eight new yellow fever cases are reported in Jackson Mississippi, bringing total under treatment to twelve. The state Board of Health warns epidemic risk, notes late season reduces spread, and urges quarantine actions where appropriate. One new patient is convict Chittingdon, first fever case in the penitentiary. Dr Hazalson reports two cases at Plantersville north of the city as many residents flee.
While cleaning a well near Maple City east of Arkansas City, farmers John Stevenson and Lamet Woods were overcome by gas. Woods entered first, collapsed, and Stevenson, thinking Woods was safe, attempted to assist. Both men were brought to the surface and died from gas exposure.
Washington reports Secretary Long plans to place several battleships on the Home list and lay up ships such as the India, Brooklyn Navy Yard, and the Texas. The Indiana and others may be ordered to duty at the Navy Department as officers and men face reassignment to the Philippines.
An explosion at the Luther and Moore Lumber mills in Orange Texas yesterday afternoon killed two men and injured eight others. Among the dead was Louis Hicks, whose injuries proved fatal. Injured workers include George Matthews Thomas Dayen Abbelh Rain Peats Sebastian Engibea and Amos Arnald-.
The article lists several officials including J. Gnno Valley tank ne Wheeling as president and John M. Birch as president in Wheeling with W. E H Hearne as secretary treasurer. It mentions Darr Moore firm in Pittsburg and J V Thorp son as president of First National Bank Union Town. Capital stock is stated as 5,000,000 with control of forty thousand acres of cow and mines in Wheeling area.
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