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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1898
Page
2
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as natural remedies to restore vigor and health. It claims improved vitality, facial glow, and muscle strength, linking constipation to serious diseases and urging use of the advertised products for lasting cures.
Tod Oct 29 Walter St Clair sergeant of company K 158th Indiana was to wed Miss Maud Bain of this place last night but left without a bride Invitations were recalled and Bain family persuaded her to cancel after learning St Clair was not acceptable as a son-in-law The ceremony was not held and the minister and arrangements were undone before the act.
New York October 2 Iseae B Potter B5 president of the TA W and Albert Mott chair of the racing board and Albert Sturner secretary are sued for 225 1 damages by the American Cycle Racing Association for alleged libel The Cree Bracing association lists members Powers A G Antobolder James edy and William A Firaily The suit concerns a warning to cyclists about a plan at Madison Square Garden December 5 The association says the motive was to hinder the projected meeting at Madison Square Garden
In St Louis on October 20, Mrs Katherine Clemmons Gould, formerly Miss Katherine Clemmons of Milton Illinois, is said by her father to be 26. He recalls her birth in Milton and traces her family history across Ohio and North Carolina as they moved abroad with her mother Mrs Martha Clemmons.
From a trusted friend, Grover Cleveland learns he has decided not to attend the Trenton meeting on Mr Bayard Stockton's interests. Cleveland stayed home and met at a political gathering.
The article touts Pyramid Pile Cure as the sole remedy for hemorrhoids, claiming it heals the irritated surface, reduces swelling, and restores membranes to health rapidly. It warns neglect leads to suffering and even death, urging readers to obtain the product from druggists.
Chattanooga Tenn Oct 29 reporters describe a full day by the war investigating commission led by General Boynton and General Stewart at Camp Thomas Chickamauga Park. They examined Sternberg hospital water sources including Crawfish Spring and Cave Spring Creek, noting one overflow incident but deeming infection unlikely. Doctors including Dr Craig and Dr Eyre Craig testified on water quality and disease risks while hospital conditions and camp spacing drew sharp attention from the panel.
The article notes a large pecan orchard owned by a grower named in Fort Worth Texas. It describes 49 trees, with some 30 year old and others 12 years old, and predicts growing profits as the trees mature. The piece mentions planting extensions and potential yields per acre as winter approaches.
Chicago reports Jim Murphy plans to dispose of Star Pointer the champion pacer after a legendary betting history at Washington Park. Murphy notes retirement may come as the horse and owner consider resting on laurels and preserving record feats.
U.S. naval authorities assess a Franco British clash where Britain leads in battleships first and second class cruisers and torpedo craft. France trails in many classifications though has strong coastal defense and some third class cruisers. British armor and flagship vessels are deemed superior and formidable.
New York on October 29 reports the rise of horseless broughams as winter-use cars. Prices drop from 10 to 80 cents per mile spurring competition with horse transport. A taximeter will record distance and passenger fare. Vehicles seat three and are seen with noted figures like Albert G. Bostwick and Oliver Belmont, signaling a spreading automobile craze.
More than 200 girls returned to work after the American Cereal company agreed to raise wages for in belt ity and wrapping from 10 cents and to stop fining workers for torn wrappers. Cedar Rapids dispatch notes the settlement ending the labor action and restoring production.
His ejection and role as a respected conspirator lead to a planned farewell tribute upon retirement. Brothers in the commandery show unusual interest from its inception, valuing form and tradition as central to their Masonic life and preparing to adopt burial rites under Commander Hitchcock.
Ortra D. Horton, Sunday School superintendent, eloped July 10 with 17 year old Florence Bevales from Mount Kisco. He returned in disguise, was arrested on abduction charges, posted 760 bail, and faced a grand jury. Crowds jeered as he left the courtroom. he pleaded for reconciliation with his wife, who refused. The doctor sought new lodging.
Belvidere Oct 22 The New York Condensed Milk company sets its annual milk contract pricing by month for five local factories. The monthly rates range from 1.10 to 1.45 dollars per hundred pounds with an average around 1.16, reflecting higher value than last fall due to cheaper feed. The deal covers 600000 pounds for Klein and 100000 pounds for other area plants, and may yield higher returns to producers than selling to Chicago milk dealers.
Off the Maine coast near Bar Harbor and Schoodic a swarm of herring and schools of mackerel lure whales, porpoises, and sturgeon back to the waters. A giant finback was seen near the Ruth from Bar Harbor, nearly capsizing a boat, while an enormous horse mackerel caused a lively chase at Wood Bros. fish well on Stave Island, escaping after a dramatic fight.
Chicago scene reports Eminent Commander Hitchcock to bring earth from the Garden of Gethsemane for Apollo Commandery No 1 Knights Templar burial ceremonies. The sacred soil will accompany rites and a certificate will attest its placement in the grave. The consign ment arrived after months of effort and preparation by Eminent Commander Hitchcock and fellow knights.
An eminent medical teacher praises cod liver oil for nervous diseases and another for hypophosphites as valuable tonics. These remedies are combined in Scott’s Emulsion touted for nervousness neuralgia sciatica insomnia brain exhaustion and sold for $1.20 at SOWNE Commn New Yor.
Detroit reports the Pingree camp claims 15 of 16 Wayne county legislative district nominees, unsettling Burrows allies. Across the state the governor campaigns hard, attacking Senators McMillan and Burrows for alleged federal patronage promises and pressing resignations tied to state to gain a tax law vote.
New York probate records reveal Dr Hall’s will leaving all Kansas real estate to his son after minor bequests. The widow and five children receive portions of the residuary estate. one son is to be held in trust. The survivor of the testator’s family is Mrs Tipsford of Hudson City, Michigan. The value of the personal estate remains unsettled.
Colorado Springs authorities prepare to summon John J. Tooties, son of a regional magnate, for an accounting after alleged tax evasion in 1900s era. He reportedly escaped taxes at two locations, one in Colorado Springs and another in St. Joseph, Missouri, prompting officials to seek final settlement and location. A separate note mentions a pastor attacked in Georgia and a testimonial for a cholera remedy and a local tobacco ad.
Morton Will of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint with severe swelling. After six weeks in bed and eight physicians saw no benefit she tried Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and walked in three days. Sold by Swift and Holliday Topeka Kansas avenue outlet.
Oliver B Hagan a prominent St Louis figure and thirty second degree Mason and Mystic Shriner has been expelled from Staxkn Iodgs A I A M The blue lodge and related bodies found unmasonic conduct including heavy drinking and association with a divorced woman The case cites Hagan as a longtime head manager and partner of John Havin Cincinnati and other associates in the city
Eanice Russ Davis, a direct descendant of Nar ragansett Indians, is celebrated in Dedham Massachusetts as the United States oldest abolitionist. The elderly figure, reportedly over a century old, is noted as a surviving member of a historic lineage including Davis Howard and other family ties.
A postal card sent from Stavanger took eighteen years to reach its destination in Christiania, addressed to Allep Lins agent, mentioning family transport to America. The two dates on the card are June 15, 1880 and October 19, 1598, with Stavanger and Christiania authorities investigating the delay mystery. The same issue mentions Regan's Rheumatism Remedy endorsement from Saint Francis Clinton Town.
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