Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Topeka State Journal in Topeka, Kansas

We have 6,677,888 pages in Kansas

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 23 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1898

Page

2

Stomach Trouble and Nervous Prostration Cured by Dr Miles Nervine

A patient recounts protracted illness causing nervous prostration and weak stomach restored by Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. Claims improved digestion, blood tone, and brain comfort after trial. Includes testimonial of prior billious fever and notes money back guarantee if the first bottle fails. Contains sales claim that no opiates are used and offers free booklet from Dr Miles Medical Co.

Miles Portland Dr. Miles Dr. Miles Medical Co Elihart Ind

Local Notables and News from Topeka Struck by a Busy Day

Topeka items recount a busy day with sheriff and police notes, road and street work, lectures and entertainments, a hospital operating table remark, and various civic updates. Mentions include Thomas Harley iv tow president of the igscees, Halph Moore purchasing stock, and Prof Waldemar Dahlen directing a large voice class.

Ea. A. Texan Robinson Thomas Harley iv Igscees Exencinilod Wis Telalius Cnet S. Montgomery al Ghiaun Webber

Masonic Officers Elected by Emity Chapter No 1

Emity Chapter No 1 Rose Croix of the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite Masons met at the Masonic temple and elected officers for the coming year including John Daly as wise master, William Filder senior warden, Albert S Green junior warden, John W Neale orator, James Hare secretary, W C Chaffee treasurer, Robert Edwards almoner and ryler.

Emity Masonic Temple John Daly William Filder Albert S. Green John W. Neale James Hare W. C. Chaffee Robert Edwards Ryler T D

Sweden-born man ends life in Carbondale on revolver

John Princelow Blows His Brains Out at 6 p.m. yesterday in Carbondale, using a revolver. He came from Sweden and had resided in the area for about thirty years. He was reported to be 0 years old.

Ine Leiter Robby Seri Christ Hospital Dick” O'Rourke Dallouman Topeka Lis Juan EL Marsa Beergan I Ida Spain Marsh Fins Gover Emporia Masa Holland G. IS. Morrtcom Morrison Ban Francisco Ugoorke UE Crane Jing Mewart Soorge Ninth and Barraca Street Cruns Waldemar ¥ Dahlen Hufefhinssy He Mitchell Ay Louw Baroukis W. Sweartinen Steele Kuroukis Carbondale John Princelow Sweden

Cincinnati Railway Lines Sold for 278000 at Court

The Mc Auburn street railway was sold by court order for 278000 to Charles K Kilgour, representing Cincinnati Consolidated Street Hallway, with Inter company now owning the full system. Also mentions Herbine as a remedy for various ailments and lists Geo W Stare rt Si Banna acne and Miliera Pharmacy at Sixth and Topelia.

Geo W. Starert Miliera Pharmacy Cornet Topelia

Musgrave v Havelay Contest Returns To District Court

In a second contest over the Trego County commissioner race John B Musgrave again appeals after the Kansas Supreme Court remanded the prior ruling. The contest court sided with Musgrave, the district court affirmed, and Barclay, shown elected last November, contests that decision.

John B Musgrave J. T. Havelay Trego County Supreme Court Musgrove Barclay

Curtis Bill Passes to Relieve Indian Territory Residents

Washington April 1 The house passed the Curtis bill for relief of residents in the Indian Territory. It details settlement of 19,000,000 acres among the Cherokees Chickasaws Creeks Choctaws and Seminoles and occupants including 300000 whites and 60000 Indians. It calls for ejectment of 7000 intruders on 127000 acres. Lands are to be leased with Indian shares and mineral lands leased by interior and townspeople may buy titles from Indians.

Washington Indian Territory Secretary of the Interior

Klondike Rate Increases Out of Kansas City

Klondike rates out of Kansas City rise on April 20 to 20 first class and 20 second class to North Pacific coast points. Via St Paul to Portland Tacoma and Beattie costs four dollars more than direct route. Rock Island notes new rates applying to all lines. Also, Rev J B Lewis to lecture on the Passion Play of Oberammergau at Washturn College April 19 with lantern slides. Reserved-seat chart at Kellams Saturday. single admission 60 cents.

Kansas City Missouri River North Pacific Coast St. Paul Portland Tacoma Beatie Rock Island Lewis Chicago Oberammergan Washturn College Kellam

Fatal Fall From a Wagon Near Pittsburg Farm

John V. Russell 45, prominent farmer nine and a half miles southwest of Pittsburg, died instantly when he fell from a wagon at his farm yesterday afternoon. He leaves a wife and three children and has relatives in Illinois.

Pittsburg John V. Russell Ilnots

Free Delivery Carriers Arrive to Establish System

Four Kansas City post office substitutes arrive in Pittsburg to help set up a free delivery system. They will stay only until a civil service examination can be held.

Pittsburg Kansas City

New Ice Plant for Newton Opens This Spring

Newton reports the ice plant started today and aims for May 25 operation. Capacity is 19 tons per day with plans to supply Santa Fe through the summer. Weather notes from Chicago indicate generally fair for Kansas with southerly winds east portion tonight. Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo to be served via Santa Fe Route with Pullman sleepers and reclining chair cars.

Newton Santa Fe Chicago Kansas Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo

Topeka Urged For Populist State Convention Site

The Commercial club offers hall music and printing if Topeka hosts the Populist state convention. A committee led by M D Henderson will coordinate with the state central committee at the National hotel next Wednesday. Delegations from Pittsburg and Wichita are expected to push their cities, with about 1500 attendees including Democrats and Free Silver Republicans.

State Central Committee Topeka M. D. Henderson National Hotel Henderson Pittsburg Wichita

Topeka Gunboat Receives Civic Dilemma On Recognition

The Commercial Club debated how to honor the newly purchased gunboat Topeka. Proposals included a stand of colors or a library, with china service deemed impractical since government supplies cover these. The president and secretary were tasked to decide, possibly presenting a naval-appeal ceremony or a ceremonial flag.

Topeka Toka Lund Anderson Navy A. A. Goddard

Propositions for Market House and College Discussed

The Ster ling and Salina proposals for a Jackson street market house and a brick commercial college were debated by the Commercial club last night and sent to the trade extension committee. A 200 scholarship plan at $40 each was tied to the college project, while the market house would require a five year rent guarantee. The club will not fund enterprises, aiming to create customers instead. The meeting also covered German employment correspondence, club by law changes reducing dues to $1, and a push to raise licenses against fake sales. A committee was appointed to urge higher perimeters before the city council.

D. J. Fair Sterling L. M. Hansum Salina Commercial Club Committee On Trade Extension Falr Jackson Street Commercial Clut Mr. Hansamix Vienna Austria Anderson Oscar Bischof D. J. Greenwald Messia BD. J. Greengraid John F. McManus Abe Steinberg

Topeka Commercial Club Elects New Members and Plans Ads

Members of the Commercial club were elected, with William Green cited as president. Green is ill with sciatic rheumatism and left for Hot Springs with Dr. C F Menninger for treatment. The club adopted a sympathy resolution and discussed bridge souvenirs and fundraising. Donations and sales plans cover 5000 copies at 25 cents, 1800 for sale, with Major Anderson overseeing sales. A request to expand the Interstate Commerce Commission’s powers was approved for Kansas senators and representatives. Advertising offers from The New England Magazine and North American Review were reviewed, with a special ad committee appointed for next steps.

William Green Commercial Club Hot Springs Ark C. F. Menninger Mrr H. V. Hinckley Club Omaha Exposiion Topeka Santa Fe Company Major Anderson Interstate Commerce Commission Club Io A. A. Godard Kansas New England Magazine North American Review John J. Ingalls The M. D. Henderson M. Holman W. I. Miller

Queen Regent Gifts One Million Pesetas to Navy Fund

Madrid reports stir over the queen regent leading a national subscription to bolster the Spanish navy with a gift of one million pesetas. The Imparcial lauds her action, saying she is now seen as a Spanish queen uniting the nation, while the Ginbe criticizes the Carlist manifesto as revolutionary.

Madrid Imparejal Senor Sugastu

France 18 Shocked by US Policy and War Talk

Paris observers condemn McKinley and Congress amid calls for privateering and potential war. French officials vow neutrality while American residents fret at resorts. Henry Vignaud and other officials dispute US motives, pointing to past colonial ties and the move to sever Cuba from Spain.

Paris United States McKinley Pontius Pilate American Congress Spain Henry Wienaud America Cuba France Vignaud

Patriot ic Corporation to grant half pay during war

April 15 New York The American Express company will grant half pay to employees who are members of the national guard or naval reserves if called to war with Spain, with restoration to former salaries and positions on return.

New York American Express Company National Guard S64 Spain

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Digestion After Meals

An early 20th century health column touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the safest way to cure indigestion. It credits vegetables essences pure pepsin golden seal and fruit salts, claims post meal use dissolves fermenting food, strengthens the stomach, and notes widespread drugstore availability at 50 cents per package from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich with a mail back for stomach disease info.

Stuart Diges Stuart Co, Marshall Mich Daniel J. Haynes Florence Ala) Republic Haynes & Harris Unity Building Chicago

Colonization of Woodson Lands by Farmers Begun

Fort Scott April 16 The colonization of thousands of acres of railroad lands in Woodson and neighboring counties has been started by Judge J F Mc Donald. Farmers from various parts of the state have squatted on tracts and begun improvements, promising a repeat of the Allen county land league experience, including fierce resistance to ejectment and loss of improvements.

Woodson County Fort Scott Woodson J. F. McDonald Lewelling State Board of Pardons Allen County Land

The Baby Act and Spain prepares for war note

A Madrid dispatch reports a note to the powers reviewing Cuba, blaming US sugar interests and filibustering adventurers, accusing US consuls of aiding insurgents, and asserting Spain exhausted peace options and must prepare for war to defend its rights and honor.

London Madrid United States Susar Spain Cuba

Sale of Harness Horses At New York Exchange

The April 15 sale attracted a large crowd with consignments from M. H. Tichenor & Co. of Chicago. Top prices included Anapolis and West Point aged 6 and 6 years at 725, Carson Bros. Liverpool Ra gelding 6 years at 375, West and Havana bay gelding 6 years at 550, and Fi Rattier bay colt 4 years plus others, per Mr. Johnson and I. F. Gibson.

New York American Horse Exchange M.H. Tichenor & Co Chicago Anapolis West Point Carson Bros Liverpool West Havana L. Maitland Hornpipe I. F. Gibson Fi Rattier Mr. Johnson

Sent Free to Teachers and Tourism Guide

Special information about places of interest and a comprehensive map of the National Capital from Chicago to Washington via Pennsylvanian Short Lines. Reduced rates for the National Education Association meeting in July. Address Heft DERING. ALG Py Act, DS South Clark St. Chicago. Enclose 2 cent stamp.

National Chicago Washington Pennsytvenia Clark St

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stephen W. Shackford Gorham, Maine Mire Hels-Greenspan Wright Berentham Prgham Pont Office Tad Samir Estelin Fourth Sitet Smiswurt Kansas Telephone Company Sid Strest United States Fish Commiscon C. R. Thrapy Titan Itsheath Howe Jones Bullterr Association Pistcher Hess Tom Doran Otie Kaa T. Toe North Polk Washhurn College Bas University Samuel Alesander Bae Wate and Clock Company Finn Piuston Bemcmams Beecham al Drag Masonic News Lawrence Grand Commandery Knights Templar of Tepes Marstall Keights Templar Cincinnati Conantda Trego Curtis Klondike Puget Sound Omaha Lincoln Topeka Commercial Club George B. Harrison & Co George Neal P. Heing J. E. Lyte John James Ingalls A Patriotic Corporation Powers Troup’s Enterprise Washington,d.c Chile Geo W. Reya W. Stansfield Kan Ave Myers Pharmacy Corth and Avenue
Search Courier

Search the Topeka State Journal Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Topeka State Journal?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication