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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1897

Page

2

Spasms and Nervous Cure Claims by Dr Miles Remedy

Sadie Steward of Kingston New Mexico and Mrs Walter Ateward of Broadway New York attest that Dr Miles Nervine cured a case of spasms and paralysis in a young girl after doctors failed. They report rapid improvement after four bottles, and note the remedy is sold by druggists with free info.

Sadie Steward Kingston, NM Miles’ Marvine Miles Walter Ateward Broadway N.V Miles Medical OO Eluhsr Ind

Rivera in Captivity Refuses to Talk in Cuba Report

Reporter recalls General Rivera captured near Cayo Hondo by General Martines. Rivera declined to sign the treaty or discuss peace terms. He arrived in Havana after four years abroad and drew attention for terse responses to questions about his captivity and role.

Havaos Rulo Tivera Maceo Pinar del Ble Manuel Dy Velayon Tundas Catesedax de Rio Hondo Cuba Vidie Fernandde Martines Itfie Serean Benceen Asanciniol Pree General Cachiel Gwag Pedro Bacallxo Cacallas

Opera by Mrs. Burnett's Bon Soon to Be Produced

Fractioned item notes Fauntleroy composer and Mrs. Burnett related opera. Mentions initial performance in New York, dates, and people, with garbled advertising for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Mystic Cure. Includes unrelated travel, ticketing, and drugstore references.

Fauntleroy Washington Frances bin New York Reston Warren Pleasant Brook N.Y Chamberlain Elie

Tornado Toll in Chandler Presses City to the Limit

Reports from Chandler show a devastating tornado Tuesday night killed 26 and injured about 170. Buildings including Presbyterian church Outchells hotel and two others were destroyed, with many buried in ruins. Communication failed, relief slow, and the town faced a severe shortage of coffins as it sought aid and temporary hospitals formed in the wrecked streets.

Guthrie C. T Chandler Uhowe Athens Presbyterian Church Outchells Orsi New York Lincoln Coun& Bank Suan Canaries Yeatentay Wystem Chantler Cow Creek Debri Weber Doxens Guilirie WalcuttweHt

Drydock repairs planned at Brooklyn navy yard

Inle Samm reports a drydock at the Brooklyn navy yard will be repaired. The dock measures 108 feet 4 inches in length with six hundred seventy feet of head above and a bottom tray fitted with a lacher. The remaining dimensions and exact components are uncertain due to the damaged text.

Pantio Ates Brooklyn Navy Yard Bock Jom Dork Dewaty

Devastation Report As Guthrie Raises Funds For Victims

Morbid sights sprawl in reports of a disaster with Guthrie residents raising £1600 in cash and city funds allocating about $700 for immediate aid. Hundreds of tents from Fort Fan and Guthrie offer temporary shelter while more substantial relief is urged. Lists of the injured and dead follow, including Mrs. Tom Smith and numerous others. Parkland area is noted as destroyed as details arrive.

Guthrie Fort Fan Cofman Deateineer Juvlen Dawson Demvoff Lincoln Tom Smith Juhneom Clita Lew Keller Qnet Fiona Rivenstein G. Johnson Babe Little’ Bast He Alam Andrew Asher Sidney Kennon C. Johnson Wen Shaan Geores Herndon Awek Bishop Nibiack Ahn McCarthey Clara Sam Wigdtower Mckihnney Woodward Bey W. Hered Dr. Walcott Derker Tow Wilson Wilson Hoffman Bewyer Sarsh Gillespie Hendricks Desens

The New Methodism In Trenton Conference Ends Host Fees

The Trenton New Jersey Methodist conference resolves to cover ministers' conference expenses by churches, ending the prior bid time arrangement. Ministers had argued each could pay for a week, and the change shifts costs to church organizations. Also, Senator Quay is linked to a Panther skin relic for a gunshop display in Philadelphia.

New York Trenton N. J

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Permanent Relief

A health note asserts one in four suffer rectal disease, with piles as the most common. It claims a new Pyramid Pile Cure provides lasting relief by removing tumors or irritants, without narcotics or harmful drugs, and notes past beliefs misattributed relief to opium or sedatives.

Wien

Carter Harrison II Poised for Chicago Mayoral Victory

April Chicago election heats up as Carter Harrison II, backed by Populists and aligned with the Fusion Democrats, leads a crowded field that includes Sears, Harlan, and Washington Mesing. While polling is tight, observers expect Harrison to win amid strong party crossovers and ongoing reformist rhetoric.

Chicago Pouiben Pertinpe Jigs Nathaliter Sears Carter Harrison Frian Democrats John Maynard Harlan Pupreime Comneil Cohdestant Carter Morrison Huertan

Crane on the Syndicate and American Stage Life

Louis April 1 William Crane a noted American actor discusses his view of the Hayman Frohman Theater syndicate. He praises its booking control, hopes for no dictation, and asserts the syndicate brings pecuniary benefit while he remains wary of potential trust formation. He cites preferred rivalries and asserts loyalty to the syndicate will aid his career.

SL Louis William Crane Mr Crane Mr. Crame Robson Johm Drew New York Geisha Syndicats Beneft

Lee Will Stay and consulate status in doubt

Washington April 1 state department says successor chosen for General Lee as consul general at Hevanm not on leave to take effect April 15 and no change in consulate general. Intimated no intention of change. Day of Canton may advise on Russ investigation. ad details follow.

Washington State Department Lee Hevanm Lepet John FR Day Canton Day

Regulating Everything Threatens Liberty in Maula Debate

In a heated discussion Maula argues that extensive regulation stifles individual freedoms, while opponents claim safeguards protect public interests. The debate centers on government reach over daily life and the balance between order and liberty.

Maula

Misguided Fans of Liberty Rally Against Excessive Law

Ex senator David Hill argues in an agricultural periodical that modern lawmakers overregulate personal action. He warns of widespread excise abuses, new surveillance, and stringent press controls as signs of liberalism retreating before fanatic, paternalistic governance.

New York David Hill America Berty Mquor Harmilons Heversaws Tasik Pless

Personal liberty and social regulation clash in public debate

Editorial argues that overreach in Sunday regulations and moral policing threatens individual rights. It warns that banning shaving, hat cutting, or Sunday newspapers could extend to prohibiting beer, travel, and recreation. Calls for safeguarding personal liberty and restrained government action, urging enlightened public sentiment.

Elf-Consisu Guardians SaeEnetron SD

Jefferson's Island Salt Deposit Unearthed by Drill

The article reports Joseph Jefferson discovering a vast rock salt deposit beneath Jefferson's Island after attempts to obtain water via artesian wells. A diamond drill revealed salt through 1845 feet with no end in sight, suggesting a world spanning supply. The island, formerly Craner Island, was renamed after its owner and used as Jefferson's winter retreat.

Fee Otiesns Eupeass Jefferson's Island Joseph Jefferson Jefferson Craner Island Jefferson If

Corbett in Training to Battle Fitzsimmons Again

Ex champion James J. Corbett trains in San Francisco amid talk of a rematch with world champion Peter Fitzsimmons. No agreement yet, but Corbett argues the public will demand a return to the ring, while Fitzsimmons and manager Martin Julian mock the move and note Fitzsimmons has retired from active fighting.

Pitt San Francisco James J. Corbett Stis Jim Hubert Fitzrimmons Corbett Bitz Asall Fitzsimmons Martin Julian Garbett

Do You Need Dollars From Strawberries

The note suggests earnings from strawberry farming where climate soil and markets are favorable. Alvin on the Santa Fe area highlights Texas leads in strawberry production and offers guidance. A pamphlet from A. T. provides examples and excursions planned for April and May.

Alvin Santa Fe Texas A. T

Electric Bitters for Old People on Fifth Street

Old people needing medicine to regulate bowels and kidneys can find relief with Electric Bitters. The remedy acts as a tonic, contains no whisky or toxins, gently aids digestion, strengthens the organs, and supports natural function. Price 50 cents and 31 per bottle at J. Jones Drug Store, Fifth Street and Kansas Avenue.

J. J. Jones Drug Store Fifth Street Kansas Avenue

Reform the future grandfathers and grandmothers

A reader letter promotes medical education and a proposed medical adviser Dr Pie jon Senge. It urges reform in future generations through literacy and science. The text advertises a 1909 medical book priced at twenty-one cents plus postage for stamps, with an option for cloth binding at thirty-one stamps.

Uae Reston James Reat Pie Jon Senge Main Street Buffalo N.Y

McKenna to take traffic case to Supreme Court

The Attorney General McKenna plans to carry the Joint Traffic Association decision to the Supreme Court after a lower court reversal in the Sherman anti trust ruling. He seeks advancement and a hearing before the court adjourns, aiming for a final ruling on the traffic agreement before Congress acts on pooling legislation.

Chicago Mareh the Post Washington McKenna Supreme Court United States Pasar Meri

Minister Terrell reports murder during fund distribution in Turkey

In Constantinople Terrell informs the State Department that a teller distributing American relief funds in Saud Asiatic Turkey was murdered and robbed of 500 pounds. He seeks recovery of the stolen funds and arrest of culprits. Another item notes updated U S contact from Montevideo Uruguay about the cruiser Vantine, which caused no material damage.

Washington Terrel Constantinople State Department Gos Zvesut Zunun Saud Asiatic Turkey Terrell Euty

Topeka Fire Alarm Notes And Street Index Oddities

A garbled Topeka city street listing notes alarm locations, station address details, and numerous street intersections. It mentions Fire Station No 1, various avenues and streets, and a fragment about free button sewing services and homeseekers excursions via Santa Fe Route with dates April 6 and 20.

Morse Jackson Streets Daylir Bireeta Eatrent Barren Street Grant Street Street Topeks Kansas Avenues Ransue Second Street Gigates Kanes Avenues Roeenih Jeffervon Sore Resira Nath Topeka Ie Sirent van Buren van Bure Arrentsee Suasnanan Trent College Quincy Clare Street Eleventh Mooroe Tenth Avenue Lanrevod Street Lafayette Street Kien Geward Homeseekers Santa Fe Rock Teiend

Four Mothers Friend Pacha Stant Oy Atian Tag

Record fragments show a shopper dialogue mentioning customer and place names Carmel Lake Tuc Bradfield Megulator Co. The readable bits suggest a brief retail or notice item with multiple proper nouns but no clear event.

Pacha Carmel Lk Bradfield Megulator CO

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