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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1899
Page
2
A fragmented health note describes a woman's health concerns and childbirth history. It mentions pregnancy, nervous system focus, and maternal strength, with reference to a physician and postnatal care. The text notes emotional support for children and care costs, ending with a reference to a family doctor presence.
Highland Kansas faces a public dispute as B D Williams resists city health orders over a private waterworks and cess pool behind his three story brick building. The state health board and mayor press for cementing cess pools while citizens fear health hazards and demand action. Williams defends his right to maintain the facilities despite threats of lawsuits and public outcry.
In a stubborn court fight the state and Mr. Godard challenge appraisers testimony on land tract values and connections between yards. Villains aside, the case tests higher court rulings as Bushesa’s court visitation advances. A petition from Monett citizens seeks Leray Caney Valley airline staffing with a local agent.
The Central Porto Rican Committee asks churches and banks nationwide to publicly post the appeal and boost weekly aid. General Davis notes a need for one thousand tons of food, including rice beans fish bacon and medical supplies, to be bought by the U S government and transported tomorrow. The relief fund at the National Bank South America shows slow growth near 30 dollars.
Washington reports August receipts from Manila and all Philippine ports totaling 467615 dollars from customs and other sources. The August total surpasses any prior month since U S occupation, reflecting activity at three principal ports with customs revenues of 615903 dollars and other sources adding to the record.
Representatives of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern agreed to transport the Thirteenth Minnesota regiment in streamlined cars from San Francisco to the city in one Pullman car attached to the Great Northern train. Governor Lind and his party, about 20 in total, will accompany the transport and attend the arrival in San Francisco.
The Bouglas Houghton, the lake’s largest hull, sank across the St Marys River channel near Sault Ste Marie, halting commerce and loading ore bound for the steel schooner Fritz. Losses are estimated over a million dollars as two vessels lie sunk, blocking navigation and delaying ore traffic. Grain rates from Chicago fell as tonnage diverted to the Chicago market.
Two hundred women and girls led riots in Salem seeking a five cent raise for peeling tomatoes. They marched to Jones & Ayres and Fenwick Starr factories, faced refusals, threats, and some violence as they pressed for higher wages. Several factories halted operations briefly before compromises resumed work.
Attorney General Godarata readies to argue in October before the U.S. Supreme Court as Kansas seeks to enforce a new fee schedule for feed water and yardage at the Kansas City Stock Yards. The state won a preliminary federal victory, with stockholders contending the valuation depends on improvements and proximity to neighboring properties. The stock yards company claimed property worth 10 million dollars, while witnesses valued it at about 4 million.
San Francisco September 71 Willam J Bryan and family arrived from Yosemite to a packed Woodward's pavilion last night. Bryan urged extending protections to the Philippines similar to those enjoyed by South and Central American republics, opposing premature troop withdrawal before a stable government is formed.
A deal transferring three million acres of land in Nuevo Leon and Tamaulipas was closed in Chicago by L J Summerlin of San Antonio with Chicago and New York capitalists. Summerlin touted vast resources including asphalt deposits, petroleum, mahogany, rosewood, ebony, and cedar, with the property in northern Mexico bordering the gulf. Also noted were passengers arriving on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Bre men Southampton and Cherbourg, including Congressman Richard Bartholdt and Henry Clay Frick among United States delegates to a conference.
London report notes Rear Admiral Kane, famed as captain of the Calliope which sailed from Apia against a devastating hurricane, has voluntarily retired from the navy. This marks the end of a notable American sea career highlighted by perilous Pacific duty.
A patient, Mrs. Goopes, credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Lunatire Wash with curing long standing female troubles after doctors failed. She describes kidney inflammation, womb issues, and ovarian inflammation improving after three bottles and a wash.
Chicago dated Sept 7 President McKinley is elected member of the Bricklayers and Stone Masons International Union No 21 Chicago. The union says he must join before handling a cornerstone in Cook County and notes an honorary card is prepared but not sent until further discussion.
Ottawa residents have funded a $2100 Forest Park memorial gateway for Company K Twentieth Kansas. A tablet will dedicate the gate to the regiment. Plans call for counties to bring Companies K and the regimental staff and band, with a San Francisco trip for officers and privates on the return to Topeka.
Galena, South Dakota report cites ex consul Wentep disputing Benthelm claims. He names Herr Alvin Bier schultz and details tenure of Florschultz as clerk and vice consul. He asserts Benthelm erred about consular envelopes and US naturalization rules, noting Mr Welle served under Cleveland.
A London Times piece describes a brisk American tourist racing through Europe and Holy Land sights to fit a two week itinerary. It extols Killarney as a rare serene counterpoint, praising the lakes, scenery, and boat ride to Rosa Castle. A brief insertion promotes One Minute Cough Cure with testimonial letters.
Returns from the Creek nation election come in slowly with Porter of this place leading the progressive faction by a small majority to be elected chief. The vote count suggests a quiet polling and a narrow victory for Porter.
Tickets go on sale September 6 and 7 for Danver to Colorado Springs Pueblo and return on the Great Rock Island Route. Prices start at $235 with inclusive dates September 9 through 15. Woolverton pharmacy on Ti Kan Ave offers tickets and information.
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