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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1899

Page

2

A Question of Method Meets in Philadelphia

The American Academy of Political and Social Science held its third annual meeting in Philadelphia with leaders from Yale Harvard Cornell and University of Pennsylvania among speakers. Topics covered include governing dependencies and the future of Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines under American oversight and debates on colonial administration and local self government.

Philadelphia American Academy of Political and Social Science Lane United States the Dependencies Jemme Samuel McCune Lindsay University of Pennsylvania Association Theodore S. Woolsey Yale Uni W.allgue Harvard University W. Allyne London B. W. ‘Hugecut Cornell University Talcott Williams J. O. Adams L. 5. Rowe A. Lawrence Lowell Dependencies America Philippines England Great Britain India Malay Peninsula Porto Rico Theodore 8. Woolsey Yale ‘University Cuba Benet Spain Sone Rhei Congress Army United States Army Jts W. Aheyne Ireland Eng Tropics

Railway for Africa plans extension of Egyptian line to the south

General Lord Kitchener proposes wiring and building a extensive Egyptian railway from Khartoum south and northeast toward the Red Sea. The plan includes routes up the Blue Nile to Abu Harres and Kedref with branches toward Kassala and Sennaar. Telegraph lines and long wires would connect Khartoum to Pashoda as part of a broader railway system in the region.

Cairo Lord Kitchener Eidar Fapypilans Srucytae Khartoum Lomile Blue Nile Abu Harres Kedref Kassin Hed Sea Buain Kedares Roseres Bive Nile Cape Feline Abu Arras Ar Kessatef Kassala Abu Marras Sennaar Abbasland Pashoda

Favorite Prescription Adopts Medical Adviser Appeal

An old advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the cure for women and favors local treatment avoidance. It praises the physician’s book Dr Pierce's Common Medical Adviser, claiming broad audience reach and price savings, urging readers to obtain the paper-bound edition.

Rem Pierce

A New Star Aims for Ohio Governor Backed by Kurtz

Toledo April report outlines Mayor Sam Jones seeking Ohio governor nomination with anti Hanna and anti administration Republican backing. Jones platform favors public ownership of utilities and an eight hour day with a $1 minimum wage. Kurtz faction vows to control county and northern delegations, warns of bolting if denied nomination.

Toledo Sam Jones Ohio Jones Joncs Lucas County Kurtz McBaye Kre Roth Sones John Kumler Onto Centennial Commission Kuri

Pastor Accused as Controversy Hits South Chicago Church

The First Presbyterian Church of South Chicago faces a scandal as Pastor Charles B. Black considers resignation after an Easter sermon interruption by Elder Robert Aitcheson who shouted a profane denial. Aitcheson apologized later, while church trustees seek a public apology and support for Black amid the controversy.

First Presbyterian Church of South Chicago Chicago First Presbyterian Church of South Mr. Aitcheson Black Aitcheson Aitheson William Crombie Aitceson

Paris to Berlin diplomacy and the Samoan incident

A fragmented report discusses friendly dispositions among nations, referencing Paris and Berlin talks and a Samoan matter attracting attention. It notes prior events and possible shifts in French relations, mentioning Admiral Kautwe and upcoming treaties with unclear timing and locations.

Paris Fuaheda France Admiral Kautwe Etter Poewcia Berlin Frankfort Mts

20 000 Live Pigeons Brave Shooting Week at Elkwood Park

Crack shots of the United States plan to shoot 20 000 live pigeons next week at Elkwood Park in Branch New Jersey. The event opens on Tuesday with daily demonstrations and new features including underground taps and a series of shooting contests drawing crowds from Utica and Rochester.

United States N. J Elkwood Park Fulford Utica Rochester N.Y

Paine's celery compound praised by nurses and doctors

The article extols Paine's celery compound as a trusted spring remedy, recommended by nurses and physicians for nervous exhaustion and blood purification. It cites Miss Cora Smith and Miss Georgiana Dean, both nurses, claiming rapid improvement under medical guidance and wide endorsement by medical professionals and druggists.

Paine Cora Smith Miss Smith Northwestern Hospital School For Nurses Minneapolis Georgiana Dean Francis Willard National Temperance Hospital of Chicago

Boston's Sockless Mayor Faces Illness Rumor and Funerals

Boston mayor Quincy misses Ninth Massachusetts funerals and the Fifth Massachusetts welcome home. Friends say he is sick and skeptical of doctors, relying on Christian Science. Reportedly sockless in cold weather, his condition raised concerns about his vitality.

Boston Mass Quincy Ninth Massachusetts Fifth Massachusetts Regiment Roden Quincy Court State House Cate

Scientific claim on cod liver oil and Scott's Emulsion

An eminent scientist praised cod liver oil as Nature's remedy for wasting diseases and noted Scott's Emulsion combines pure oil with hypophosphites to rebuild tissues enrich the blood and invigorate nerves. It targets consumptives diabetics and orphans or nurses.

Scott

Saco Market Names Scott and Bowie as Partners

Local notes list Scott and Bowie tied to the Saco market venture with Cumin Bow involvement. Details sparse due to fragmented OCR. Further clarification needed for full accuracy.

Ant Saco Scott & Bowie Cumin Bow

Lincoln Monument Plan Gains Illinois Support

Springfield April. Representative Alschuler presses a monument to Abraham Lincoln in Springfield rather than funding the Oak Ridge cemetery ruin. The Republican majority in the appropriations committee backs an Illinois funded project, but seeks alternate funding sources. A bill creating a commission on the greater Lincoln mausoleum is reported, with $100,000 appropriated.

Springfield Alschuler Abraham Lincoln Oak Ridge Cemetery Appropriations Committee Illinois Greater Lincoln Manune

Lincoln tomb preservation plan seeks federal and private funds

The commission may use portions of the text to preserve the Lincoln tomb not the monument and is authorized to press Congress for a $600,000 federal appropriation plus $400,000 from public and private sources to build a Lincoln monument within the city Units of Spring-

Lincoln

Rheumatism Cure Guarantee by Regana Remedy

An advertisement proclaims Regana Rheumatism Remedy guarantees cure in 30 days or money back. Sold as 31 bottle packages by Swift Holliday Drug W H Wilson and Arnold Drug Co.

Swift & Holliday Drug W. H. Wilson Arnold Drug Co

Gothenburg Council Plans Tramway Purchase

The Gothenburg city council decided to acquire stock of the Gothenburg Tramway Company for 70000 pounds. It remains undecided whether the municipality will build and operate electric trams or grant concession rights to foreign or domestic companies seeking to run the system.

Gothenburg Othenburg Tramway Company

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