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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1899
Page
3
A letter from H. E. Thompson of Milledgeville Georgia urges reliance on a single proven remedy for scrofula rather than experimenting with various tonics. It claims the treatment can permanently erase taint and prevent long term constitutional decline.
A garbled report notes Reed may retire and references Speaker IRA and several named figures in a political context. The fragmentary text mentions Te as well as Maine, New Jersey, and other locations, with unclear connections to retirement or political action.
Fragmentary report notes Indian soldiers in the west, units mustered out, and findings of discipline. Context mentions Philippines and Far East, with various names and places appearing in the garbled text.
A gar national engagement rule restricts occupation and housing options for members. The text cites expectations about living arrangements and eligibility during the Grand Army period, noting limitations and conditions affecting attendance and service.
Fragmented OCR notes reference an embassy, a 2 bwent selection, and dispatches from Madrid. It hints at diplomatic initiative and a possible repacemeties process, mentioning ambassadors and a working party with unclear dates and roles. The text remains garbled with many missing or misread names and terms.
Chicago engineers finalize a large interlocking switch and signal plant for the elevated tracks of the Tinold Central, Rock Island, and Lake Shore trains at Sixteenth and Clark streets. The system will govern five crossings and drawbridges, using electro pneumatic technology to reduce train delays at the fifteen foot aerial intersection.
The funeral for conductor LE W. Sanford of the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis railroad was held in Laihe with Mason lodge and Kalzhts Templar in charge. Many railroad colleagues attended including Trainmaster RV Miter and yardmasters from Kansas City. The Halfway Conductors and Ladies Auxiliary also sent delegations. Conductor W Welch spoke at the graveside before burial.
Pratt April 13 thieves robbed the Minneola station on the Rock Island line west of Pratt Friday night. About $25 in cash, $1 in revenue stamps, and a half clipper were taken. Entry was gained by prying up an office window after breaking a latch.
An aging Missouri Pacific conductor, Pansea Browne, dies at home in Hiawatha Sunday afternoon. He served as yardmaster in the Hiawatha yard for years before retiring five years ago due to locomotor ataxia. He was brother-in-law to King Herbert. survived by his wife and son.
The Chicago Rock Island & Pacific plans 150 box cars at Horton shops during the summer. Each 24 foot car will have 200 pound capacity and be equipped with Westinghouse brakes Bettendirt brake beams Janney couplers and strong springs.
S Fotwell of oY Rungon street Newark was arrested yesterday at the Gretientien of the People Electric Light and Power Company for stealing current by a device placed between the transformers and the meter. He allegedly diverted power from August 61 last year to last Monday. He resides just east of Pressinghuysen avenue in southern Newark. Several similar devices have been found and the company cautions residents about men offering to install a regulator for a small fee.
The British consul at Buenos Aires reports that in 159s 4543 bicycles were imported into the republic, of which 750 were American and 30 were British manufactured.
The Sheffield Telegraph warns that American demand is eclipsing Germany as a key market for home hardware. The leader urges England to act, citing a vast slump in exports and blaming the shift on U S stagnation and competition.
Nancy Goodin, 18, of Brazil Indiana, eloped to marry William Yocum after a hurried courtship. Her father and brother, armed with guns and knives, tried to prevent the match but relented when the old man consented. The couple plans to wed within days.
Yale historic dormitories known as Old Brick Row condemned as death traps by New Haven fire officials. demolition recommended. may upset Yale alumni who value relics of Yale Demvonscy era. President Dwight's annual report supports razing the aging structures.
John Collins, held on a death warrant for his father’s murder, allows a Kansas City palmist to read his palm and asserts the palmistr’s claim that he is not a murderer. The exchange includes mentions of a murderer’s pocket and Collins’s curiosity about his fate.
Fragmentary campus tale recounts Yale facility safety concerns after a fire threat and a dramatic palm reading scene with inmate John Collins. An editorial warns of entrapment in old brick dorms while a deputy warden questions a palmist amid prison life reflections and olives from home.
In New York April 17 Mr and Mrs Bradley Martin and Bradley Martin Jr arrived on the Teatime. Martin said he would remain six weeks and insisted he was an American not a foreigner. Deputy Dowling noted differing citizenship status from W W Astor and clarified the oath to be taken.
Official action directed at Western Central Life Insurance Co of Kansas requires the firm to replace a bond amid proceedings to protect policyholders. The case involves state authorities and a national surety company, with details obscured by damaged text. Leo Whitton, claimed heaviest man, dies at Macclesfield weighing 714 pounds, a Canadian native and father of three.
The text promotes Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a safe nerve tonic free of harmful drugs. Testimonials from Rev Geo W Stone and others claim sleep improvement, headache relief, heart palpitations, and regained health after overwork. A free sample offer from Dr Miles Medical Co is included with address in Elkhart Indiana.
An amicus palm reader argues John Collins is innocent of murder, asserting no murderers mark appears on his hand while citing cases like Luetesrt and Theodore Durrant as comparison. He asserts juries err and offers his hand-reading method as proof, claiming the killer’s sign is absent in Collins.
Eli Thayer former congressman from Worcester died at his home. Born June 1 in Mendon Worcester County he helped organize the emigration and settlement of Kansas and founded Orrart Institute. He served in Congress starting 1856 and was noted for his influence on emigration and freedom in the new state. He left seven children with wife M line M daughter of Collins Capron.
The Schwarscnt'd Sulzberger Packing company closed and cut a government deal to ship a large quantity of dressed beef to the Philippine Islands. Frederick Joseph, vice president, travels from Kansas City to finalize arrangements and ensure high quality meat for the order. Bishop Watterson Dead in Columbus, Ohio, at age 62 after sudden illness.
In Atlantic City on April 17 the Republican caucus on monetary legislation began. General David J. Henderson chairs the committee with members from several states. The group plans private sessions to study bills like the Monetary Commission, McCleary, Hill, and Gage drafts, aiming to stabilize currency and protect the treasury from gold raids.
Paris reports the death by suicide of a French centenarian who feared he would live forever. The article notes the incident occurred on April 17 and references travel figures tied to Portland Spokane and Butte with a sum of 2885 via the Rock Island Route.
Immense crowds watched Sunday baseball with Cincinnati led by Jack Taylor T and St Louis doing well behind Jack Taylor II. The Reds fell due to erratic play and poor bell signaling. Attendance reached about 18,000 as St Louis topped Cleveland, with close scoring until a sixth inning rally. Batteries were Powell and Criger for St Louis and Carsey and Sugden for Cleveland.
Missouri River water rises above long term levels at Williston North Dakota causing rail damage and hundreds of passengers stranded as through trains halt since last Monday. In Pierre South Dakota the river climbs higher than the 1931 flood, rising a foot in a day and forcing residents in the western part to evacuate their homes amid rising flood risks.
The Signal Corps reports all volunteers in Porto Rico and about 100 in Cuba have been mustered out. The remaining volunteers in Cuba will be discharged next week, complicating future staffing in the Philippines. Col Samuel S. Samate designated as military attache at St James. Col Hates to return from London.
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