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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1899
Page
8
Annie Ring of 15 M15 addresses a severe eczema case in her second child. She recalls constant crying and little relief until a religiously observed treatment with Cerentiicé, Orrectra Soar, and Corvuna fohrpent, followed by ointment CETICELS vmtment yielding improvement.
Atwood Kansas Sept fe editor reports response to Sir Cotman statement. Pennell argues grasshoppers do great damage to wheat and corn and have stripped gardens in three counties. He challenges Coburn to show who is the faker.
Governor Stanley Averss refuses to pose for a photograph despite a stack of letters from photographers offering free shoots. The notices cite high demand for his image, but the governor shows little interest in being photographed and has not agreed to posing.
Teuac G Reed Sumner county lawyer convicted of murder seeks presidential clemency. Friends file petitions urging Governor Stan dey to grant a pardon so Reed may be released from prison. Officials report a large flow of petitions for Reed's clemency with strong protest against some. The governor, a longtime ally of Reed, has not yet decided on action.
Activity continues in the war and admiralty offices with no new Transvaal updates. Orders are said sent to America for translators and bridging sections for probable use in Both Africa. Transports move to theSovks, preparing to embark troops.
A reader letter discusses choosing economical foods, praising Grape-Nute for its high food value per serving and low cost. It notes bulk foods are often wasted, while Grape-Nute provides grape sugar from transformed starch, offering ready assimilation and better nourishment for the brain and nerves. The product is sold at all first class grocers, produced by Mostum Co. in Batile Creek, Illinois.
A crowded jumble from Topeka notes weather changes, school openings, and civic chatter. Mentions include Topeka weather hints, county treasurer work, a divorce suit, rail passengers, and community events with names like John Davenport, Nelson Kmiye, and Captain AM Fuller.
In Topeka on Wednesday a speaker from Scott City led a packed event praising Governor Stanley and state officials while criticizing blanket ballots and election practices. The talk touched on trust issues and the role of public notables in shaping civic discourse as voters debated campaign issues.
Newport Alabama September 11 James R Bus tis ambassador to France during the second Cleveland administration and former senator from Soniafina dies at his summer home after a heart collapse and pneumonia like illness. Report notes a rapid decline after Wednesday with limited recovery prospects and a lack of medical consultation.
In Wichita on September 11 the Kansas National Guard Second Regiment elected officers. P M Hoisington of Newton was re elected as colonel by acclamation. New organization adds three majors and four adjutants with battalion aides. regimental adjutant moves from first lieutenant to captain. Captain Frank L Kauffman of Newton named regimental adjutant. Units span Wichita Wellington Winield Newton Garden City Emporia Salina and more.
World dispatch quotes Admiral Dewey before Olympia sails to New York. He backs the commission’s Philippine recommendations to President McKinley, praises Schurman, and defends his role as a commissioner. He favors Filipino self government and notes educated Filipinos in Cavite show promise. He hopes to meet Denby and echurman in Washington and resume work on the commission’s report.
Rain improves crop outlook in western India easing famine fears. Weather foresees more rain and cotton crops gain from recent moisture. A quirky exchange mentions preferences between golf and a caller remarks about fatigue. A Washington Net point mocks inflation and expansionism with a proverb-like jab.
Governor Tanner named ex Governor Altgeld as a conference delegate but Altgeld refused the commission. The communication to James A. Rose states Altgeld cannot serve, signed by William T. Grower.
Washington dispatch reports Major Generals Otis MacArthur and Lawton plan a new dry season offensive against Aguinaldo’s forces. The army will split into two divisions to operate north of Manila and to the west and south, with six brigades each and naval and marine support. A municipal blockade is expected to curb insurgent supplies, while Cavite and surrounding areas receive emphasis for marine operations.
A Norton correspondent reports strong Republican support for Hon. M A Low of Kansas to join the Republican National Committee, succeeding Cyrus Leland. He is praised for executive ability and legal acumen. Many influential Sixth district Republicans already endorse his candidacy.
Stocks buoyant in London with gains across sectors. Prices show advances in several key issues as investors push higher amid steady demand. Americans generally were firmer while money rates in the market edged up suggesting cautious optimism.
Chicago Sept 11 Warren L Aborn a familiar name in racing circles and former owner of a successful string of horses died by suffocation when a fire destroyed a livery stable he operated. The blaze claimed the structure and a cot in the nearby area. Local authorities investigate cause and safety measures.
Washington dispatch states the comptroller of the currency issued a call for statements detailing the condition of all national banks as of the close of business on September .
Lawrence and Ratura via Banta Pe route SLOS. Kaw Valley Fair note accounts. Tickets go on sale September 11 to 15 with final mit September 16.
In a rugged Yukon reminiscence a hunter narrates a dangerous pursuit and a mistaken bear confrontation. He describes a bald faced grizzly following his trail, the tense chase, and a dramatic misreading of danger as the two bears clash and he escapes with wary lessons about the wild.
A cable from Gen Otis to the war department reports Capt Charles T Collins of the Twenty third Infantry died in Cebu on Sept 7 from appendicitis. The telegram lists numerous other deaths from dysentery, typhoid fever, drowning, peritonitis, pneumonia and related causes across US forces in Cuba and the Philippines, including Sgt Edward Remote, First Fourth Cavalry, and Sergeant William Kennedy of the Ninth Infantry, with Brooke’s report noting additional deaths at Havana and Matanzas from dysentery and yellow fever in early September.
Rear Admiral Bradford announces Signor Marconi will come to Washington to discuss wireless telegraphy experiments. Colwell, the new London attaché, arranged the conference. Marconi will bring complete equipment and a navy ship may be set aside for tests with a shore receiver.
Four cases or suspected yellow fever at Swinburne Island near New York Sept 1. Dr Doty health officer says patient Burley is very ill after visit. Three suspects aged young women Anna and Minnie Zimethaur and man F Agolozona show encouraging improvements while Burley and Agolozona receive Sanarelli serum. All patients arrived aboard Lampasas from Key West Thursday.
Captain J. J. Case, ex of the Second Oregon volunteers and aide to Generals Merritt Otis and Lawton, visiting Chicago, says a vigorous fall campaign could end the Philippines war. He notes Filipino troops are not fully demoralized but retreat earlier in battles. Otis as civil governor is praised. troops are sometimes ordered back after missions, requiring repetition.
J G Johnson a Kan Democrat arrives in Chicago to arrange wires as part of political maneuvering amid party operations in September.
An aged advertisement promotes Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for mothers and children claiming relief for teething pains colic and wind, soothing the child and calming distress. It asserts cure of diarrhea and universal benefits as a child’s remedy, touting long standing use and endorsements.
Fragmentary notes describe Mr Johnson's visit a week before an executive meeting. Discussions involve committee lines, planned work, and attempts to avoid friction with Devin. Johnson to remain in Chicago until national campaign kickoff, with editors and auditors mentioned in a tense planning context.
A Brooklyn man identified clothing from six men who jumped from the Brooklyn Bridge as belonging to his brother Edward McLaughlin. The piece notes Edward McLaughlin's prior Brooklyn home and references various unrelated garbled lines from other papers.
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