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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1894
Page
2
A Chicago woman, Mrs W Harrison, recounts used heart cure helped her after years of illness. She says pain and swelling subsided, mobility returned, and she could resume work and family duties. Several others reportedly started using the remedy based on her experience.
An old ad promotes Beggs Hair Renewer claiming to strengthen hair follicles and restore natural color, and Cubeb Cough Cure described as a precaution for emergencies like croup or a serious cough. Sold by W. R. Keanedy and Kowley Bros.
Health claims tout a Blood Purifier and Blood Maker promising a youthful appearance. Advertisements mention W H Kennady and several druggists offering prescriptions and tonics, with references to Peerless Steam Laundry and local addresses. The text reads as a mix of medical product pitches and shop notices from Wheldon era adverts.
Morton secured a decisive win on the first ballot, ending the contest swiftly. The election outcome credits Morton with a clear mandate and avoids a multiple-round process.
At Samaroon New York the Republican convention chose Lemuel Ely Quile as temporary chair then Warner Miller as permanent chair. The platform denounces the Democratic administration, backs bimetallism, attacks tariff changes, and endorses free coinage of silver while opposing the income tax. In Ohio, the Democratic state convention features Brice allies, with committee slates favoring free silver and a split on resolutions, as Senator Brice’s supporters push his line amid tariff tension.
Lexmetes Ky Sept 19 official county returns show W C Owens with a 270 vote plurality over Breckinridge for the Democratic congressional nomination. Breckinridge plans a district contest at Frankfort, but delegates expect the committee to affirm Owens.
A roundup of terse notices reports Henry Burkhart a Manhattan drayman hanged himself in Kansas. Morris Rees faces embezzlement charges in Hutchinson. Cordelia Coleman is tried for arson in Lebanon Indiana. Governor Altgeld returns from New York amid health scare warnings. Hop harvests rise in Oregon while rain hampers picking and raises mould concerns. The National Association of Letter Carriers meets in Cleveland with 275 delegates. Indian affairs chief notes troop changes won’t affect Turkans. Swiss citizens urge anti anarchist crackdown. Japanese losses at Ping Yang reported as 11 officers wounded and 260 killed. Shanghai dispatch confirms defeat but denies recapture of towns. Peruvians declare rebels guilty as amnesty law expires. A Ky farmer Marshal Corey dies in a lightning strike. others injured. Nebraska bankers convene in Omaha to discuss state finance and safety.
A Lexington figure greeted passersby with his customary courtesy yesterday and stood by his manifesto, stating he has nothing further to add. He remains firm on his stated positions as supporters and observers watched closely.
Formal announcement of America’s first national convocation of mothers to be held in Chicago from September 25 to 71. The event, organized by the Chicago Kindergarten College, aims to assist mothers lacking training for child development and will benefit primary teachers and Sunday school workers. Leading physicians and educators will speak on the subjects.
Edwin Gould denies reports that his sister Anna Gould, now in Paris, is engaged to Prince Francis of Battenberg. The Paris romance is the sixth engagement rumor surrounding Miss Gould this year with Mr. Gould stating there is no foundation for the story.
Jim Davis champion of Oishoma and Charles Ford of Litchfield, DL, fought eight hard rounds near Guthrie Oklahoma for a $100 purse. The bout ended in a draw as both men were badly used up.
In Look Out hall ChattanoOEa Sept 19 delegates gathered for the sovereign grand lodge session. Atlantic City was selected as the next meeting place amid dissension claims of hotel influence. John W Stebbins Land named for Grand Sire. Carleton of Texas elected deputy grand sire. Theodore Ross re elected grand secretary and Isaac Shephard treasurer.
Consul Tingle at Brunswick reports Germany’s furniture industry is weak compared to American craft. He says American products excel in beauty, finish, and strength. He suggests establishing trade via Hamburg commission houses and sending American furniture experts to study the market.
New York reports Mrs Willie K Vanderbilt has ordered work at the Marble Palace Newport with Mrs Gobbet supervising. Rumors swirl about a Rhode Island relocation for divorce or a reconciliation with her husband.
Cashman and Sutton pleaded guilty to assaulting E R Tingle and wife last Sunday evening four miles north of Count Town. Indicted after a grand jury returned two counts, they were jailed before midnight and sentenced to five years in the penitentiary within forty eight hours of the crime.
At the Kansas Episcopal convention in Barina Kansas the Daughters of the King heard an address by the Rev GO Rowland Hill of Hutchinson with papers read by Miss Davidson of Kansas City and Dean Millspaugh of Topeka. Officers elected for the year include Mrs J H Hopkins of Atchison as diocesan secretary and the Rev Rowland Hill as chaplain. Tomorrow the Brotherhood of St Andrew plans a conference.
In San Francisco editor B. M. Gopehvitch of the Sebin Americane wounded countryman R. Bach. Bach suffered head and hand wounds and may die. The shooting stems from a long standing dispute tied to an article previously published, with past attempts at a duel between the men.
Wasnrse Ton reports the book If Christ Came to Congress by W. Howard of Alabama is held in the mails. The Post Office Department will investigate alleged electivity in the publication as the author seeks Populist nomination for Congress.
Kansas City September results show champion Wing Shot J A E Elliott defeating Dr Carver for the third straight time in the final with a score of 96 to 95.
Round trip tickets to St Louis and return at one fare will be sold by the Santa Fe from Sept 20 to Oct inclusive. Tickets good to return during Oct. City Passenger Agent</s>
Prescott and Co have moved to 118 West Eighth Street, transferring operations to the new location. The relocation updates clients on where to reach the firm for services and consultations.
No formal move toward a new U S Spain commercial treaty has occurred though a change is expected. The old reciprocity pact collapsed with the tariff act, raising Cuban alarm as planters plead with Madrid to shield sugar markets. Negotiations face revenue losses and require Spanish concessions to succeed.
At the Topeka fair grounds first day attendance was under 800 with a sparse grandstand. Races were of high order but the program lagged slightly. Notable incidents included a scuffle between Big Jim McHenry and a cabman nicknamed Coonskin and a sulky crash during the 2:30 trot. The event drew several prominent horsemen and local interest. more spectators are expected as the week progresses.
Claiming the largest savings among local stores, The Star Grocery advertises full weights and guaranteed satisfaction. It lists prices on sugar, crackers, canned goods, ham, beans, oysters, lard, tea, coffee, and produce, highlighting low per pound and per package rates to attract customers.
Patchen Wilkes Maid won with 2:51 in the class trot, edging rivals as Ashland Gunboat was tipped as a probable winner but failed. The final heat proved extremely close with Patchean Wilkes Maid securing first place over Belle Collège and others. Time figures cited include 2:26, 2:25, and 2:45 in various heats, with Albans Boy taking first money from Maude G in the half mile.
At a Burlington meeting Governor Lewelling mocked the Republican platform. He slammed the table and toppled the platform with his fist, causing the cere organist and several Populists to tumble into a heap. He then resumed on a fence, avoiding platform references thereafter.
Battery B plans to travel to Lawrence for a September 20 sham battle with Haskell Institute Indians. They will use two old pieces and will not fire the Gatling gun, now repaired and in working order. The unit drills twice weekly at Sixth and Kansas and Saturday afternoons in the suburbs for target practice. Under Lieut. Phillipa’s leadership for over a year the battery has improved and become one of the state’s foremost military organizations.
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