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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1898
Page
7
A dubious advertisement promises hair restoration with a single bottle. It boasts painless, non greasy results and claims permanent color, appealing to those with gray or thinning hair seeking an attractive, renewed appearance.
A discussion traces alleged cures attributed to Professor Samuels over several years. Local physicians doubted results, while supporters cite dramatic improvements in cataracts, catarrh, Wright’s disease and other ailments. The article names patients and a Topeka address, noting public debate over medical legitimacy and the doctor’s challenge offer.
London racing news reports H. G. White's Georgie winning the Cambridge Bikes handicap of 25 sovereigns with 26 starters. Bets stood forty to one against Georgie and thirty to one against Haw Mempley while Dinna ene Arty and Ni faced long odds.
Portland Ore Oct 26 Major W AL Pisk opened bids for extending the north and south jetties at Auquine Bay at the U S engineers office signaling a new phase in harbor improvements.
Jessie Lewelling daughter of ex Governor Lewelling makes a splash as a writer in Chicago newspapers. Her story in the Inter Ocean recounts a crowded Cottage Grove car scene where a sailor boy’s near danger draws a crowd of grateful, sympathetic women and the mother’s sharp rebuke.
Kobe Japan Oct 2 The Japanese steamer Miyasata sank almost immediately after colliding with Kinshu Maru Sixty Japanese were drowned in the disaster with rescue efforts ongoing and authorities investigating the incident.
In Lawrence on Oct 26 two weeks prior there were 600 men not registered for the fall election. Despite repeated admonitions, many voters have not registered and will be unable to vote on November %. About 200 unregistered voters are Democrats and 400 are Republicans. The city clerk's office urges registration by Friday night to qualify.
Leavenworth October 24 jubilee festivities and the night carnival were canceled because of bad weather, with the celebration postponed indefinitely. This marked the return of volunteers in the second anticop of the tale. The Paris resumes her place in New York as merchantman after overhaul and repainting following the end of the government charter.
Manila reports American authorities have released some Spanish sailors captured during the war. Tiotlo officials cable Madrid pledging loyalty to the crown. A separate item from Ryan, Oklahoma, notes 30 pupils involved in a Sanaine event, with a $2,500 insured value.
Dispatch from Paris reports Spanish commissioners instructed to delay acquiescence to Cuba debt demands and avoid provoking break with the United States. Circular notes warn of consequences for Spain’s solvency while awaiting January 1, 1899, evacuation pledge. The piece notes Madrid’s political strife and cabinet reshuffles amid stalled peace talks with America.
Vancouver report by John MacKenzie recounts a prospector killed by a grizzly bear two months ago on the trail near Peace River. It also describes Major Moody’s doomed all land route expedition to the Klondike, his burned camp, ration shortages, and uncertain progress north of Graham city.
A Topeka letter states Lieutenant Showalter of Company B joins the second battalion 10 Manila and Lieutenant Pred HR. Dodge ytil Be assigned to Company I. Lieutenant Hull and Captain Hoffman will join Lieutenant Colonel Little's battalion.
The first Kan sas regiment battalions depart for Manila tomorrow aboard the Indians. Col Funston commands the Kan sas force, with Col Wholly leading the Washington contingent. The fifty first Iowa moves to the Pennsylvania, while Zealandia h Verno carries Kaneas troops. Only about 200 men remain on Zealandia and Newport for later transfer.
Havana dispatch reports Gen Butler’s plan to police the war area with 10 000 to 15 000 men and a U S strategy similar to Mexico under President Diaz. Thomason, a Cuban army lieutenant and survivor of Johnson expedition, says Gomes purges Americans from his army and favors independence advocates. American workers are being sent to Mariel to build docks while duty-free tools debate continues. Admiral and Mrs. Jamison plan New York wedding. Captain Foraker moved for care after yellow fever symptoms appear at Hotel Troteba. recovery progress noted though danger remains. other cases expected to be mild.
A heavy snow storm swept from Lake Michigan across the Midwest, with 2 to 4 inches in Chicago area and strong northeast winds. Telegraph lines fell, streetcar traffic slowed, and some rail service was disrupted as temperatures plunged to near freezing. The storm damaged shipping on the lakes and extended to southern areas, bringing early winter conditions and record cold in several cities.
Comptroller C A Dawes treasurer of the Lafayette monument fund reports wide school contributions from across the country. An office at 10 F Street handles donations with ex-Congressman Walt Butler guiding the effort. Each school records tutor teachers and pupil donors, sometimes under partial names, with many donations averaging around 36 cents per pupil.
Letters from readers are answered in this column while the editor is away. Qs range from how to remove grease to hair and fashion curiosities. Respondents joke with humor, offer quirky remedies, and reference contemporary publications in a light, gossiping tone.
A Washington dispatch reports Spain has protested the Oregon and Iowa sailing toward the Philippine Islands, demanding their return to the United States as a violation of protocol. Secretary Hay considers the matter after McKinley’s return. Dewey’s fleet status, armistice terms, and Sagasta’s alleged knowledge frame the dispute while the ships patrol South America.
The Sons of the American Revolution in California held a San Francisco banquet with Col Littl Little of Kansas commanding volunteers as a surprise speaker. He praised the navy yet extolled the American volunteer soldier, linking sea power to national strength in a wide address.
Two American Protestant tract distributors were arrested at Arequipa Peru on charges tied to violating state religion officials plan to apply for their release. A separate Mount Hope Kansas telegram reports Sheriff Moyer receiving word from Mount Hope about Seattle events dated October 25.
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