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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1898
Page
8
An ad extols Cuticura products as pure emollients to clear scalp crusts scales and dandruff soothe irritation and itching stimulate hair follicles nourish roots and produce luxuriant hair with a clean scalp. Also promotes a “Save Your Hair” sale featuring Ring Hewes and other promos.
A partisan Populist handbook with about sixty pages critiques the Republican pension record. It criticizes Governor Leydy and the pension department, discusses the white school fund, and includes notes from Grant Harrington and others under Senator Beker and Congressman Jerry Etkin.
An excerpt describes Topeka Elks parade attire and a Portland Union Pacific line service note. It mentions Wichita, Denver, San Francisco, and Portland as western destinations with Pullman cars and Union services. Fulton Deputy Agent oversees the route and schedules.
Chicago September 5 The Los Angeles Wheelmen association voices concern that officials ignore jurisdiction and that promoters in towns ignore rules. It urges the racing board to issue sanctioned books detailing racing regulations to educate riders and promoters, reducing errors and rider liability.
New York on September 5 Senator Platt defied pressure from Governor Bukck campaign chief Louis F Payn and Lieutenant Governor Woodruff to declare his governor preference. They warned of a career-ending convention defeat if he sided with any candidate. Payn cited Roosevelt’s nomination as a disaster. Platt stood firm, while Quiss and Gibbs warned Bisby rival claims could backfire.
The Matanzas, the Ward line steamer, brought 257 bales of tobacco and 501 cases of cigars to New York from Havana. About half the cargo was still in transit. Havana cigar makers reported no wartime disruption, with factories able to ship goods via a southern port. Captains Rogers and Carroll visited Havana and observed a strong preference among elites for annexation to the United States, with many business leaders and foreigners opposing a republic.
New York woman 23 year old Anderson claims she kissed and hugged two soldiers in uniform on Sixth Avenue and Thirty Fifth Street. Magistrate asks if it was motive of affection toward happy homecoming. Detective says arrest followed at 6 am. claimed uniforms identified as Eighth Regiment. Woman asserts no honor violation, offers to kiss more heroes.
The Crouch estate property at Lake and Tearborn streets, long on the market, draws speculation that John Wanamaker the Philadelphia clothier may move to enter Chicago’s department store field. Wanamaker reportedly has secured motion on the property and aims to add a Chicago store to its Philadelphia and New York presence. William Woot, manager for the Crouch estate, notes negotiations with Wanamaker are ongoing.
A city businessman outlined a multi year plan to build or remodel existing structures to support a department shop that would operate on a large scale. The proposal emphasizes establishing a major local retail presence and transforming property to accommodate expanded sales.
Fire swept the Newark celluloid works and adjacent buildings injuring residents and gutting several blocks. Losses include about 100,000 to buildings and 59,000 to occupants as crews battled the blaze through the night. emergency crews aided evacuations and containment.
A countywide meeting led by Sheriff Qickewa and about 100 residents plans steps to end perceived lawlessness in the northern area. Since summer Black residents have faced ambushes and violence, including two fatally hurt near Simon Frank(it)n and Tobe Newton. Notices urge Black residents to leave. four members of the Newton family were fired upon amid the hostility in the cotton belt.
The state spiritualistic convention at Liberal elected officers for one year. President G. H. Valant Liberal. vice president J. B. Hutton Sheldon. corresponding secretary Alps CM Oloum Ky. treasurer Mrs. J. S. Hatton Shuldun. general superintendent M Folnom Louisville Ky. Next annual meeting set for Liberal in September following two weeks.
Rival soap firms W alke of St Louis and Dolin of Atchison clash in federal court alleging Dolin copied their "Mechanic's" soap formula. Waltke accuses Dolin of using the same product and seeks damages and profits from Dolin's sale of the rival soap. The suit centers on alleged violations of trade practices and the use of the brine wort ingredient in manufacture.
Democratic party convention nominates a full county slate including W Harvey for clerk and F F Putter for county prosecutor. Indorsement of Hares clashes with Butler rejection. Sadie Grant and others vie for positions in the Third district. Winnie Davis condition updates mention heat and alert readers.
Spanish soldiers refuse to return to Spain citing fifteen months of overpayment and dissatisfaction with Madrid’s government. Posters circulated urge acceptance of an American protectorate while detailing favorable treatment by U S officers and a trend of pro-American sentiment among Spaniards in various walks of life.
London based Manila dispatch reports trains to resume on the Manila Dagupan railway tomorrow, with Aguinaldo allowing service only if foreign troops are not carried. He forms a new alliance with the Santiades in Pangasinan and Zambales while insurgent activity expands north of Manila and in Laguna Hay.
London dispatch reports the Danish queen's illness has worsened with a hemorrhage leaving her speechless and unconscious. Authorities fear a critical crisis and possible death. The Copenhagen correspondent notes the gravity of the condition and the extended period of alert.
Returned prospector H Hi Hill reports no gold along Copper River after 200 miles of prospecting from Valdez. He notes 400 others share the same experience and about 700 men plan to winter in the valley. Since August 26 destitution and drownings are reported among the rush, with relief by the Wheeling ship and new Pine Creek claims emerging after Miller Bros. discovery.
James Kirkendall, a private in the Twentieth Infantry and Topeka volunteer, arrived from Montauk Point to Topeka sick with marshal fever. Too weak to talk, he lies at his aunt Mrs Taylor’s home, four miles southeast of Topeka, after a prior illness at Santiago and Montauk Point with a thirty day sick leave.
In Lewiston two men, M B Marvin of Buffalo and Constable Mack en, were drowned after their small skiff rode upstream against warnings and overturned in the Niagara River. The incident occurred last night as they were pulled toward the rapids.
It notes Allamates of San Francesco reported by the war department as having died July 21 at a French hospital, with another unknown soldier named Elverson also brought to the hospital. It also cites a Daily Mail report that rebellion in Hal Nan continues and the American consul at Canton urged troops to protect American missionaries.
North Tupera items note Bernice Goff recovering from typhoid, Browning visit to old Ohio, Calphernin Stewart from Lawrence, Alice Dow guest of the Kimballs, Norris siblings returning with their father’s remains, Fribach visiting St Louis, Lydia Piiley visiting relatives, Blanchard to Albuquerque for locomotive fireman post, Fourth League meeting at Kansas Avenue ME Church, Rev. Glendenning’s western Kansas trip, Wolf and Betts traveling to Cincinnati, Delman family home from Texas, funeral of Isaac Norris at 23 Jackson Street, Sunday School gathering at Mrs Lapp’s, local ads feature Peerless Siam Laundry and Santa Fe dining cars.
Gen Luis Pando former Spanish commander in Manzanillo arrived in New York on the Ward liner Philadelphia and told reporters there has been no war. He said 200000 Cuban based troops had not seen an American, blamed politicians for dragging both sides into conflict, and predicted a court martial for Gen Turan while asserting he would seek Madrid to attend the Cortes. He added Cubans could still raise themselves.
J M Coleman arrive from St Michael brings word two prospectors were ambushed on the Yukon boat. Indians fired killing one and wounding the other. The wounded man reached a police camp and report says Indians looted supplies near Dawson where a confession was obtained. Also reported are drownings at Lake Erie with three youths swept to deep water during heavy seas.
Private Charles Banderaon of Company L Piret Tennessee volunteers was acquitted by court martial for an assault on Daniel Thomas a negro whom regiment men threatened to lynch Anderson was one of two men with whom Thomas had a sut-join row that led to the trouble. Vanderbilt's Lawyer Dead
A Washington dispatch reports Justice Whitestill’s possible acceptance of a seat on the American peace commission. The piece notes ongoing discussions, with the president and MoKinley administration officials weighing which figures will join and how the commission will proceed, including plans for the first full body meeting and related diplomacy in Cuba and the Philippines. The report mentions Secretary Moore and talks with Canadian representatives about concessions and disarmament conference invitations.
Mrs Amelia Bates Hin Bern is arrested at Norwell charged with the murder of her one year old daughter Lottie Bates whose death occurred at the Bates home amid suspicions. A letter threatening self harm was found. Georgiana Hatue is reported cop. The case unfolds with conflicting claims about the letter’s authorship.
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