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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1897
Page
8
A Kansas family recounts their 3 year old Mary McKinney’s paralysis and nervous disorder, blamed on St Vitus like symptoms. After doctors approved Dr Williams Pink Pills, Mary recovered enough to return to school, with her mother praising the medicine’s effect.
Chief Wilmarth presents Topeka fire department figures for the year ending March 3 1897. Expenses reduced by 13505 and 88 percent of fires confined to the buildings. System details include 20 regular men 4 hose and 3 other companies, 20 miles electric alarm wire 31 hydrants, and ongoing hydrant dispute. Fire losses total 14202 05, insured value 2705500, 108 alarms. several improvements recommended including 2000 feet more cotton hose. Chief notes no political influence in hiring and reports strong discipline and insurance for all personnel.
In New York on April 71 the approver of the estate of Maria Louise Vander bit wife of William H Vanderbilt filed his report with the surrogate. The personal property value after expenses and debts is PASAT.
A Dimondale Michigan clergyman writes of pneumonia and La Grippe severity in his wife with terrible coughing fits. He recommends Dr King's New Discovery for swift relief and satisfactory results. Free trial bottles offered at J K Jones Drug Store Fifth and Kansas Age. California Express route details and travel ads follow.
The Grant parade order process closed and the final marching plan will be issued after next Tuesday. Military divisions list 2,000 regulars and 1,300 marines and blue jackets, with nine brigades totaling 17,100. National guard divisions and state militia units follow with several brigades and thousands of troops, plus cadets, veterans and civic divisions totaling well over 40,000 in parade strength.
In Chicago April 17 a man calling himself Ringling Joe, claimed to be the famed human frog. Before Justice Porter at Hyde Park police station he performed a near boneless transformation to prove his identity, then was released with a warning to be cautious around other frogs on the tracks.
The Topeka Republican Flambeau club condemned the Democratic postmaster’s alleged actions and urged reinstate ment of removed Republican postal workers. They resolved to push Congress to investigate the cause of removals, oppose party control of the civil service, and seek remedies. A copy of the resolutions was to be sent to Senators Curtis and Case Broderick.
A Payetteville Arkansas report says two young sons of Mr Hesson aged ? and ? years died after taking strychnine while parents were away in Fayetteville. They left notes on the door bidding farewell and expressing hope to meet in heaven. The event occurred as the parents were at Fayetteville. England Buying Our Horses in Marion Indiana Two carloads of horses from Grant County have been purchased for British artillery service Noah Wilhelm from Upland is securing horses for Al Hatt of Hertford City under a British contract to furnish 1,000 horses. The order says the animals are to be shipped as soon as possible. Peerless Steam Laundry 112 and 114 West 9th Street.
Rumors persist that Cy Leland plans to secure the United States pension agent job headquartered in Topeka. Kansas political rivals A W Smith and W H Smith of Marysville oppose him, while Major Tor Anderson has backed Shawnee county support for Anderson’s bid. Washington talks, including a possible Baker endorsement, fuel a factional scramble as rivals hope to derail Leland and seize control if he falters.
Distress in kidneys bladder and urinary passages relieved in six hours by a new remedy hailed for prompt pain relief. It relieves water retention and pain on urination for both sexes. Sold by Geo W Stansfield and Sim Drue Co Topeka Kansas. Rock Island Texas continues ticketing to the President and Orient with continuing service.
John A McCall of New York Life criticizes Kansas insurance actions while touring the west. He notes low contested claims in a $20 million business and recounts sending a company representative to Kansas who advised against payout. McCall defends the firm’s stance and defers to court resolutions.
Mrs Julia Dent Grant says she wrote a book for family entertainment only and refused to publish. She notes it was completed after two summers and three years ago and stresses she never intended public release despite excerpts or chapters being requested. Also mentions travel fares and a DeWitts product ad.
Ten year old Florence Dennis, daughter of J H Dennis, wins best juvenile bread baker at the Kansas City Food Show. The event featured daily biscuit baking contests for girls under 14, educating them in cooking and distributing many biscuits to the poor. Florence Dengis wins first prize, with Hertha Robinson second and Alma Webber third.
An article touts catarrh of the stomach as curable with digestion aid. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets containing Diastase and other ingredients, stating a Chicago reader found relief after three years of illness and recommending the product for indigestion, biliousness, and heartburn.
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