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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1899
Page
8
The notice claims Ivory Soap cleans without harming fabrics, restoring articles washed with Ivory to their original colors. It asserts Ivory Soap is 99 percent pure and claims no Procter & Gamble involvement.
Philadelphia hosts the teenth annual convention where a resolution to admit Spanish War sailors to the National Association of Naval Veterans triggers a split. Farragut association leaders push for unity with Civil War vets, while Baltimore surgeon A Treo Roberts opposes. A new United States Naval Veterans group forms in New York, aiming to unify late war veterans. The convention also abolishes rear admiral as a title and redefines ranks, and votes against parading with the Grand Army of the Republic. Army nurses meet in Philadelphia with Clare Barton of the Red Cross addressing the gathering.
A garbled dispatch reports two men missing after a schooner robbery near the Frankoottis river mouth. A search party and authorities pursued leads but weather hindered progress. a body was reportedly found in August, with no clear identification.
The headquarters of the Ancient Order of Pyramids once in Topeka have been moved to Kansas City. The offices and officers will relocate to 222 and 226 Temple block, affecting Topeka leadership as BS B McClintisck, royal prophet, and F. P. are named to move.
The document notes dissension among directors over moving the headquarters from its current location to Kansas City. It cites long time officers including Dr C. McClin tock as medical director and Addie Parker as record scribe, with inspector Algnxo Wardall mentioned in the contentious decision.
New York reports unprecedented European demand for American apples this year, forecast to exceed last year by 217,787 barrels and leave U S growers with only partial crops. California exports rush to fill early gaps as freight costs shrink profits for Baldwin and other varieties, with prices rising for farmers and analysts optimistic about seasonal gains.
R Wright of Emporia, former legislator and receiver for LUM, arrived to discuss selling cattle from the Grant Gillett wreck. He aims to cancel the receiver’s certificates if possible and place remaining balance with creditors, signaling probable continued disputes over creditaes.
Admiral Dewey will receive his homecoming sword in Washington on October 3 as President McKinley presents the weapon voted by Congress. A letter from Ville, France, dated August 2, confirms his arrival scheduled during the Washington event. General Miles is absent as parade marshal.
Admiral Dewey spent the day ashore at the Hotel Bristol in Gibraltar, receiving visitors and declining public invitations due to indigestion. He later rode to the governor's summer residence for tea, and is believed to sail for the United States on Saturday next.
XR Johnson, a Rock Island brakeman, was run over at Alte Vista Monday. He had part of his right foot amputated at Stormont hospital due to a crushed foot with three toes missing and extensive tissue and bone injuries.
A garbled compilation details varied community notes from Topeka area life. Mentions include parochial school openings, theater plans, paving updates, school resumes, court chatter, weather, public notices, a Cedar Park event, and local figures like state officials and business players amid a patchwork of misprinted names and stray phrases.
Secretary Hitchcock protests against proposed Missouri appointments to volunteer units. He objects to F. Guthrie of St Louis as captain, J D Howard of California as lieutenant, and J Mack Richardson of Bloomfield as captain. He also opposes charging Ralph Jeans of Kansas City to Missouri's payroll.
Sheriff Cook brought in James S. Wright and James Holloway from Newton after pursuit and capture six miles south of Burlingame. The pair, charged with stealing a tear and spring wagon from PA Brannen and FG Dexter, waived preliminary exam. Wright showed a governor pardon from Indiana, indicating prior forgery conviction.
Attorneys for Edwin Rousell filed for a writ of habeas corpus with Judge Hook on irregularities in the indictment. Captain Waters and GO Clemens led the effort, arguing not more than three offenses should be charged. Rousell remains in Shawnee county jail as the hearing approaches.
The board of education voted to introduce Spanish instruction in Chicago public schools. Superintendent Andrew supported teaching Spanish after the war in Spain, arguing it would prepare students for governance of the new island possession and aid the city’s public school system.
Father Charles Grady, a Roman Catholic priest from a small town, fell ill in Quincy and was cared for by Addie Gwinn, a Protestant. He and Addie were secretly wed in St Louis, prompting his retirement from church duties. The event ends his ministry after years of service.
Barrett Peels the Glory From Aguinaldo spoke in Seattle under the Seattle Chamber of Commerce on oriental commerce from a Pacific coast standard. He opened by referencing Congressman Lentz in New York who reportedly said if you murder Aguinaldo, you destroy a hero of the era.
The passage asserts Aguinaldo took a 460000 bribe from Spain to retreat from the Philippine struggle, alleging misused funds and self serving actions. It argues Lentz lacks American support, notes Dewey’s non recognition of Filipino independence, and quotes Barrett on public opinion backing continuing the war with debate over postwar island disposition.
An Atlanta Journal item recounts a man who hides money to hide his drinking, only to be found out by his wife. He recalls a night of overindulgence leading to his thinking he hid eight silver dollars in a drawer, while his wife discovered a camphor bottle and the cash was later revealed. Tickets on sale Sept. 4 to Sept. Lith.
A collage of jokes and captions from early humor pages, featuring light verse on Kipling, witty exchanges about letters and money, courtroom lines, and playful misunderstandings. Notes include a Boston Transcript riff on poets and a Chicago Record pairing about Beethoven and Mozart, plus puns on vampires, geography lessons, and a missing art of walking.
Emporia Sept 7 The state normal school opened with a large crowd as students arrived by train and on the Katy boat. Enrollment expected around 1800, the largest in years, with faculty changes including Prof Marsland recalled and Prof Hoaglin resigning to chair elocution and oratory. Miss Anna Carll married in Chicago but remains at Powes until a successor is secured. Prof Ellis new associate professor of mathematics has located nearby.
A clothing store at 705 Kanes Avenue opened Wednesday night drawing visitors led by J. W. Robinson and A. W. Tahal. They served 200 gallons of paint and displayed large piles of new clothing, winning attention with an attractive presentation.
Manhattan Sept 7 Democrats and Populists of Riley County held joint conventions yesterday afternoon. Democrats were invited to join Populists and together nominated a ticket headed by J Stuart for county clerk and Ed Secropt for treasurer. L Fell was named register of deeds and Or coroner. J W Paal, a Republican, was nominated for surveyor.
A reader reports a remedy for diarrhoea that cured a longtime trouble after trying various methods. The writer attributes relief to a registered cure and urges others to test it, claiming it restored health and eased symptoms.
Fragments indicate a sale notice for reunion privileges with contact at G A HL headquarters and names A P Shreve secretary and editor. The readable items mention various odd phrases and misread proper nouns, suggesting a damaged,classifications-like notice with unclear specifics and multiple stray terms.
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