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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1897
Page
5
A garbled notice touts DeWitts Witch House Sales as a speedy remedy for the public good claiming cures for burns seams cuts and bruises. It mentions G W Stane Seld and broker signs but details are unclear and next steps are not provided.
Fragmented notes report Frank Holbert now city attorney, patrolman election looming, and upcoming meetings at churches. Officials consider bridge inspection, court actions, and a possible municipal council change. Local clubs, public notices, and a flag raising at Clay School are mentioned amid scattered community happenings.
An 1890s style notice from Detroit discusses Harrison winning election and letters from Cavin Ho Frackson congratulating him. Mentions engagements with Chicago Detroit celebrations and a Grand Haven business shipment. Includes a brief ad for DeWitt's Little Early Risers liver pills by G W Stansfield.
Dragon text appears to advertise Humphreys No 10 remedy for acute dyspepsia and persistent indigestion. It lists delivery through a druggist, with location at Willia and Johnew Karke corner.
Kansas City April 10 Prof Lucien Blake argues Bob Fitzsimmons may have been galvanized when facing Corbett He cites electricity as a powerful muscular booster and invincibility enhancer asserting immersion in water and current could render a wearer invincible The claim references Corbett and notable fights and repeats that the method was demonstrated though details and locations remain undisclosed
A group of officials and businessmen from Oklahoma and nearby states toured Galveston and Texas City to examine terminal facilities and discuss export grain rates. The party, including Ed T. Hackney and J. C. Jones among others, toured by boat and streetcar, planned to visit the elevator and wharf offices, and eyed a Beaumont trip next.
Article reports in Denver April 1 that a militia bill opens service to women and expands civic rights. It notes changes to uniforms, discusses implications for governance and wartime roles, and frames adoption as a progressive milestone in the state’s welfare measures.
Major Oliver M. Wilson of Kansas City argues the populist assembly was illegitimate and every general law passed may be invalid. He cites failure to reapportion as required by the 1868-1891 constitutional mandate, urging courts to decide if a de facto legislature can enact general laws.
Attorney General Boyle states the senate chamber inquiry has no authority to force witnesses to testify. He argues the legislature failed to grant the panel power to compel testimony, enforce orders, or hold witnesses in contempt, calling the investigation weak without such powers.
Gov Leedy funds the first witness fee payment from his contingent for the bribery investigation though authority delays May 45 allotment. Rep Metzler's voucher faced auditor's hold before governor intervened to cover the costs. Also noted is Lemay commuting James Cowen's sentence from six to three years for porch theft. Cowen, a young father, had lost work and faced deprivation prior to the crime.
The Peruvian government suspends silver coinage at the mint and bans importing silver coins after May 1. Buckien's Arnica Salve advertised as the best for cuts, bruises, ulcers, and more with a money‑back guarantee. Also mentions Union Pacific rail service and contact points in Fulton and Kansas City.
The House passed a bill aimed at silencing criticism by targeting circulars and posters that injure or defame candidates. It imposes fines up to 100 dollars or six months in jail, requiring clear identification of responsible organizers. The Judiciary Committee altered the bill removing a newspaper publication proviso, narrowing its scope to newspapers as amended.
Chief Steele finds a memorandum book three meal tickets and two checks totaling 274 near Seventh and Van Buren. One check for 270 dollars drawn on a Kansas City bank and another for over a sum drawn on a Topeka bank, all payable to the book owner. The items, now with the chief, suggest secrecy. the owner’s identity remains undisclosed.
Detroit April 0 The International Association of Young Women's Christian Associations held a session focusing on uniting the two bodies via an adjustment committee chair Miss H Moree of Orange New Jersey reported amalgamation impractical due to evangelistic rules. the groups agreed to aid each other without conflict.
The steel casket of the late U S Grant is to be opened today after the alter case enclosing it is drilled and the 150 bolt heads driven down. The public will not be allowed to view the removal, which will occur at night and away from public view.
Promoted as a radical remedy, Mystic Cure claims to cure rheumatism and neuralgia within 1 to 3 days by removing the disease’s cause. A testimonial from Anthony of Promise City praises its beneficial effects after one bottle and two doses. The ad notes Swift & Holliday druggists at 23 Kansas Avenue, Topeka. Also mentions a coughing remedy and a Dayton, Ohio governor arrest story.
Munyon's April Medicines are advertised as preventing end of winter ailments such as catarrh bronchitis and throat diseases and claim to stop the worst form of cold. The ad emphasizes relief from cold symptoms and urges readers to use the products during the month of March.
The article reports on Mason's Kidney Care offering treatment for kidney weakness. It notes heavy extra work on kidneys and describes methods aimed at prompt relief, listing key practitioner Davoid Weather in connection with patient care.
An advertisement by Munyon touts Spring Blood Medicines to purify blood, liver, and kidneys. It warns against combining remedies and urges treatment of each disease phase with specific Munyon cures, including Cold Cure, Cough Cure, Kidney Cure, and Liver Cure, with medical guidance from Munyon at home.
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