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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1899
Page
2
An old time patent medicine claim offers a free bottle of Kotune Blood Balm to cure children and babies with eruptions itching and skin sores. It asserts rapid healing, warns of stubborn, deep seated cases, and promotes a pill or topical treatment as a universal remedy while promising no charge for the first bottle.
A tense scene unfolds as the Plambeau club allies with Republicans while a Populist seeks admission to the chair. In New York, 8500 carpenters and joiners walk off the job demanding wage increases from 2.80 to 4.00 per day and threatening a full shutdown until employers concede.
Robert Turosr Insane Tilbert S Turner in probate court. He has been in sane for some time but relatives have been able to control him until required. He will be sent to asylums when necessary arrangements can be made.
Fragmentary clipping describes the Atchison corn carnival date and travel fare notes along with noisy chaos and unorthodox remarks. It references a powder mill explosion and various odd phrases about ailments and wonders, all in a faded 19th century style.
Fragmentary text from a historical page mentions Perneilies and Kansas Avenue with references to a person gaining strength after a treatment. The legible parts include phrases about returning to health and a cryptic quote attributed to the subject, plus a mention of a drag store on a Kansas avenue.
New York reports Craig, a rising fighter, has knocked out top English heavyweights and eyes world champion status. Tommy Ryan, promoter of boxing science, plans to meet him in a Coney Island bout as fans await a potential path to middleweight honors.
California star Harvey, a left handed pitcher from the Sacramento club, draws bids from Chicago, Fillsboro, Brooklyn and Boston as Western clubs seek his services. Known for precise control and strong play, he helped California teams reach the charts last season and remains a fan favorite in San Francisco.
Washburn aims for a top football team with coach Melford Morse predicting a hard and consistent practice. Several players are cited as returning and a tentative schedule is set including games against Kantassy, Lawrence, Rimporia, Normal, Manhattan Agricultural, and Denver. Preseason practice on the 25th precedes the first game on September 29 at Washburn Grounds.
In Todianepolis Indiana on September 1 two baseball players Scott and Newton refuse to end service suspensions. They deny any illegal agreement or collusion with National Bogus Batters and insist they will not be compelled to participate in the league.
Jeffries trainer Delaney leaves San Francisco for New York to prep the fighter for his match with Tous Sharkey. Delaney expects a month to train, notes Jeffries showed strength in recent exhibition, and plans to keep training at the same place with Phil Green as needed.
In a sprawling report, Connie Mack and other figures swirl around a new league. Tom Loftus of Dubuque and Voniekey plan minor league roles while Rosas in Chicago and St. Louis promoters push moves. The launch stalls for informal talks as Western league officers are invited but unlikely to participate. Franchises may be dangled to Western leaders to gain experience and pressure the National League. Palmer McGovern fight profits draw attention to gate receipts and payments, with Palmer nets and possible equity sale noted. Snyder to face Freddie McGovern in Philadelphia show, McGovern to receive six hundred dollars.
Blues beat Coffeyville 2 0 in a tight contest at Coffeyville yesterday. The scoreline reflects a strong defensive effort and timely scoring as Coffeyville battled to stay in the game. The report notes the sixth inning of action and highlights key players from both teams.
A Kansas woman traveling overland in September travels 270 miles west to Kansas City escorted by her faithful dog. The dog accompanies the widow as she seeks to reach her homeland and reunite with relatives, enduring a long, arduous trek with help from neighbors and travelers along the route. The journey ends with the dog remaining beside her as she continues toward her destination.
Mrs. Dalton visits Coffeyville seeking letters and petitions to urge Governor Stanley to commute Emmett Daltons sentence. Public sentiment here remains bitter against clemency as locals insist justice is not served by releasing him.
Galena, Sept. 1. J. C. Garrod, about 30, a mill worker and member of the United Workmen, killed himself with morphine after domestic troubles. He left a note to Galena Lodge No. 50 A. U. W. asking for support for his wife and son and money to move them where they want to go. He leaves a wife and a one or two year old son. He was insured for 2000.
A mass meeting in Hypert's opera house Bonner Springs discussed W J Winner proposal for an electric railway from Kansas City to Bonner Springs then to Lawrence and Topeka. Winner would construct Grandview to Bonner Springs and operate within twelve months if $10 000 bond is raised, with Bonner Springs to provide $6 000 and farmers along the route the remainder. The meeting, held Sept 18, favored the road. another gathering was planned.
J W McDaniely offers to give 00 dollars and the rest of a 1000 dollar goal will be raised. The company plans to transport passengers from here to Eighth and Delaware Streets in Kansas City using the elevated road from Grandview. They will also run a milk boundary and handle light freight and produce shipments. 15 POUND MURDERED Leavenworth Sept 12 The remains of a man believed to be Harry Wallace of West Prairie were found south of Connor Station near Missouri Pacific tracks. The skull was crushed and a wagon spoke with blood was found nearby. Decomposing body taken to the Davis morgue.
Paola reporters describe a street fight sparked by an editorial in the Western Spirit. CT Greason, brother of Miami Republican editor W D Greason, and Barney Sheridan clashed Friday night, with Orenson wounded and both men briefly knocked down before bystanders separated them. Local editor T Greason is identified as C T Greason’s brother and Paola editor.
Atchison Sept 18 Jewell county boasts unmatched size population and yearly food production. The 150 mile west Missouri river region spans 674000 acres, organized since 1870, with historic grain records and huge crops including corn and wheat. Animal sales and poultry values also soar.
Pittsburg Sept 1 A young man named Jack Cloudy was killed Saturday night between this city and Frontenac when he fell while trying to descend from a crowded trolley car. The car was packed with people going to a dance. Cloudy and another youth climbed on top of the motor, and during the attempt to get down he slipped between the motor and the urnafler, dying within minutes after reaching the city. Franklin County Republicans at Ottawa named a party ticket. Don’t want to go back a Kansas soldier hurt in the Philippines returns home. Wellington waterworks worth and repairs estimated. Mrs shot herself in Solomon over a love affair after suing for breach of promise.
An old advertisement lists cures for colds, coughs, sore throat, rheumatism, lumbago, headaches, toothache, and sprains. It promises instant relief from excruciating pains and claims to be a sure cure for every pain, naming various ailments and pains in broken descriptions.
A fragmented Kansas wire summary reports settlements in an out of court case with a man threatening self harm and various county political tickets in Lincoln Saline Anderson Edwards Edwards and Edwards counties. Pension grants list several individuals and the Belleville postmaster Joseph H L Long dies after long illness.
Manchester News reports that a United States NaN commissioner has ordered a shipment of black bass to Manchester as cooler weather makes transport safer. The piece notes new electric lights for Horton with a council authorization for a 10 light installation running to May 1, 160 and a monthly pay of six dollars per light.
Seventeen couples secured judicial separation in the district court last week with twelve other divorce cases disposed of in various ways. Notable actions include Katherine Van Valkenbure obtaining a divorce from F C Van Valkenbure for desertion, previously Miss Kittie Lindsey and daughter of Colonel H C Lindsey.
A garbled OCR list shows numerous personal names and affiliations, including Sulton Eamets, William Wake, A G Capran, Jessamine Ash eer, Georgia Wat- B, Reuben, Webtor Belle Ewing, Eugene Wal laree Wits, Alice Haney, Olive M, William Brown, Mary Grad shawe, Edge in WN, Stan Paicy cy Suesat, H DeBaunive, Charlow Holt, Bradshaw, George W Brad, Hannah North, Will Cantey, and references to Tat zl 0 Pho Pareoos mst Jaen w. Smith. The text appears as fragmented notices or name lists with no clear events or actions.
Leon County representative Wright seeks the Fourth district nomination amid speculation of cross party support. Wright, backed by local supporters, pursues the race as John Madsen declines another campaign. The district’s voting history favors Republicans, heightening the stake for both sides.
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