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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1898

Page

2

Petrified Cat Found by Brewery in Louisville

A petrified cat was found in a brick cellar area behind the old brewery in Louisville by Fred Stengel, an employee. The cat, preserved as a fossil in a tomblike state, drew local curiosity and may be moved to a museum. Officials note the unusual discovery likely dates back many years near the brewery site.

Louisville Peuterillle Villaret Frank Lehr Brewing Tte Brewing Company Etewall Wis Fred Stengel Rewsry Soue Sarkrin

War Department to adopt identification tags for dead in Cuba

War Department plans use aluminum neck tags for soldiers killed in Cuba to aid identification, showing time, name, company, and unit. Separate reports note Yukon river ice breakup near Vancouver and eyeline of Marie Van Zandt’s Paris marriage, with scant corroboration.

War Department Washington Sithane Bate Cuba Mny Jones

Mottl to Succeed Seidl at Covent Garden

Felix Mott of Carlsruhe to take over the Covent Garden post after the death of Anton Belial. He has conducted at Bayreuth and led FM Limes in Paris and London. The report adds details from London and Paris about new wartime weapons.

Scott Emulsion: a nerve tonic tissue builder and healers

Scott Emulsion contains hypo phosphites glycerine and cod liver oil. These three agents blend into a creamy emulsion praised as a remarkable tissue builder aiding nervous system affections, poor blood and weight loss. Scott & Bowne Cipriani New York.

Scott Sec Fes

Populists Move to Oust Peters in Second District

In Ottawa on Sunday a Populist meeting of the Second Congressional district disorderly. Chairman Cambridge Peters campaign aide chaired the gathering. The group planned to convene at Orawn April 2 to set the convention location and date, signaling a direct challenge to Congressman Peters in Wyandotte County led by Mackey.

Peters Charen c Cambridge Ottawa RJ. Mackéxs van Prather Seheme Marko Orawn Con Bir Mackey Lenis Wyandotte

Poisonous root kills two workers in county ditch

Sixteen laborers tunnel digging a large ditch unearthed a peculiar root resembling sweet potatoes. Believing it to be edible they ate it. two men, William McVoy and Adam Ritnous, died within an hour and several others are in critical condition. Some roots were sent to the state school for examination. The men are farmers.

Deratin Inu. Apra William McVoy Adam Ritinous Ecole Ic

Jubilee for 50 Years of Pastor H P M'Clarkin

The Reformed Presbyterian Church Jubilee meeting opens in Topeka at the new First Reformed Presbyterian Church on Tenth and Clay streets. Pastors from Topeka and nearby will participate in a program including “Early History Prior to Ordination” and “As a Croucher” with Biographical sketches. The jubilee marks Rev H P M'Clarkin’s fifty years in the ministry, beginning April 2, 14, in Topeka where he has served two years.

H P. M’clarkin The Reformed Presbyterian Church Topeka First Reformed Presbyterian Tenth Clay Streets Wedneson Ctutkin Ty D N. Ft. Jabosda Pads D Lal Purvis Brown TP. Steverson D. Dip D. Canter J. R Wyle M. Stevenson

Dr Briggs An Applicant for Episcopal Orders

Distinguished writer Will Join the Episcopal Church in New York. April 1. A list of candidates recommended for ordination by the standing committee. Dr Charles A Brieene, noted writer and biblical theology professor at Trinity Theological School, has recovered and is presented as a formal applicant for ordination as deacon. The committee endorsed the application and urged the bishop to receive him into the church orders.

Episcopal Church New York Tebor Porter Loerer Anpenre Charles A- Brieen Trion de Bries Siundine Pam Ehnren

Wyandotte Republicans clash over district convention feud

Wyandotte county Republicans fear a fight at the Second congressional district convention in Ottawa on May 2 as a planned protest against Buckan’s candidacy surfaces. A Saturday effort by Trickert and Machin men sought to mobilize opposition amid prior primary and convention defeats, while denials cited fraud rumors and insistence on safer, more cautious actions.

Ottawa Wyandotte W. J. Buckan Trickert Matt- Machin Bachars Buchan Fonde J. K Curtisnn

Armistice Debate Elevates Madrid Anxiety Over Washington Prospects

Madrid reports anxious anticipation over the armistice proposal and possible Senate action in Washington. Officials discuss the throne speech and future parliament while Spain weighs whether McKinley would delay approval or veto. privateering rights and insular governance loom.

Madrid Washington Tranquil el Carrero Senate McKintey Spain McKinsey Fl Epoca Europe Paria el Heralds Senor Polo Y Bernabe Sapain Cubs Senor Gullen Bermajo Corret Stewart L. Woodford Representatives America

Place Kept Open for Treasury Employees Who Wish to Go to War

Washington April 12 Secretary Gage issues a circular stating that any officer clerk or employee in the treasury department may leave temporarily to join the military service in case of war. He may be instated within one year and temporary appointments will fill vacancies with the understanding that on return the temporary clerk will be removed to reinstate the former occupant.

Washington Gage Treasury

US Navy limits warship ambitions amid Chilean fleet loss

Washua een April 19. The navy department reports efforts to acquire the Chilean battleship O Higgins are practically abandoned and no prospect remains for obtaining foreign or foreign built warships. Assistant Secretary Roosevelt says the focus will shift to yachts, tugs, and small craft for auxiliary use. Washington April 29. Secretary Long revokes Rear Admiral Stear i s leave and orders him to duty, citing his fleet knowledge to aid in department plans. He is expected to report within 24 hours.

Washuaaen Nevy Department O'Higgins United States Roonevelt Department Long Washington Steari Navy Department New York State Capt. Rampoon Hampton Roads Schley

Warship collision delays repairs at dock opening

The Somers, twice homeward bound to the United States, struck the masonry at a dock entrance during repairs, smashing its stem and delaying entry to the shipyard. Separately, Illinois Central will transport Kansas and Fort Leavenworth troops from Fort Riley to Chickamauga Park in five trains with Pullmans, coaches, stock cars, and flats. GOELET YACHT Nahma seized. Goelet fined for reported abandonment of five sailors in Barbadoes. consul report and state department actions note detention and possible penalties.

United States Kansas Chicago Illinois Central Fort. Riley Kans Fort Leavenworth St. Louis Chickamauga Park New York Bidwell Robert Goelet Nahma State Department Gocler Barbu Samuel A. Macallister Barbadoes Washington Washington, D. C Trinidad William Birney Frederick James James Gleatyre Department of State Amet Newport Liverpool Goele

Donated Gift To Cornell Medical College By Payne

Ithaca New York April reports reveal Col Oliver H Payne a New York City multi millionaire endowed Cornell University with a medical college to be built in New York City He is the third benefactor to finance the university's rise to fame and the new department will be among its many colleges.

Ithaca N. Y Cornell University New York Col Oiiver H. Payne New York City Schurman Cornell

A Dog's Funeral in Columbus for Diana the Dog

A.J. Chevalier, a French Columbus resident, mourns his dog Diana with a 61st class funeral. He placed crepe on his door, prepared a white coffin with a silver plate, and planned interment in his yard until health officials barred it. About 50 employees will attend as a local minister is to deliver the funeral oration and Chevalier closes his business for the interment.

Columbus Ohio A. J. Chevalier Diana

John F Slater fund selects Washingtons to lead six month tour

On recommendation of Morrin K. Jessup and J L M Curry the John F Slater fund for Negro Education voted to employ Tooker T Washington and his wife, principals of the Tuskegee Institute, for six months. They will travel through the South addressing large Negro centers to urge reform in education, morals, health and industry.

New York Morrin K. Jessup J. L. M. Curry John F. Slater

Vanderbilt Host Receives Guests At Idle Hour House Party

New York April 19 William K Van Gerbalt hosted a three day house party for thirty friends at Idle Hour estate. The Oakdale depot buzzed with entry of Vanderbilt carriages as servants organized preparations. Gardeners tended grounds and walls were decorated with flowers and potted plants for the interior. A family favorite Beges German Salve is praised for burns and skin issues by Mrs Th Stilwhll.

New York William K. van Gerbalt Ragistan Oakdale Beges

Ready for War Soldier Restored by Nervine

A veteran soldier afflicted with chronic nervousness and constipation finds relief through Dr Miles Nervine and Restorative Nervine and Liver Pills. Testimonial from James Teehan of Co B 17th Taft A8, Columbus Ohio describes years of ailment improving after treatment, enabling return to duty. Includes offer of free book and address for Dr Miles Medical Co Bi hkart Ind.

Dr. Miles James Te¢han Co. B Taft Columbus Ohio Teehian Chicago Ste Miles

Maine Victims Widow Loved by Man Who Raises a Bow

In Jersey City on April 19 Mrs Bertha Campbell widow of Maine sailor David Campbell filed a police court complaint against Gustave Titus. Titus, living at her boarding house, professed love after the Maine wreck and demanded marriage. He allegedly returned intoxicated, caused a disturbance, and wrecked the house. Policeman Cox arrested him. Justice Potts held Titus on malicious mischief bail for trial.

Jersey City N. J Bertha Campbell David Campbell Maine Gustave Titus Campbell Eighth Street Titus Cox Justice Potts

Archbishop Corrigan Silver Jubilee Honored by Church

New York April 13 Archbishop Corrigan's episcopal silver jubilee will be a major Catholic event in the city. Plans include a May cathedral service with a large clergy presence and a May 13 reception for laity at the Metropolitan Opera House. Committees were appointed at a Catholic club meeting to organize ceremonies and activities.

Archbishop Corrigan New York Catholic Club Cerumonier Iq Metropolitan Opera House

Fanning Island King Greig arrives with family in San Francisco

G B Greig son of a Scottish sea captain who ruled Fanning Island arrives by schooner with Mia native wife and youngest child. He plans guano bed development and a cable station, living with his mixed heritage family in the Pacific island context. Distressing kidney and bladder dispute reviewed in six hours by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. Sold by local druggists. Bryan heads to Scranton, Pa.

G. B. Greig San Francisco G. B Greig Fanning Island Grelg Geo. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue Sim Drug Company

GE ships 25000 lamps to navy on fast Newark order

General Electric lamp department in Newark received a navy order to supply 25,000 incandescent lamps. The bulk shipment to go to Key West for fleet use. Order received Thursday morning and completed the same day, delivered to Pemmarlyania Railford company for shipment.

General Electric Company New York General Electric Copany Newark Navy Department Key West Pemmarlyania Railford Company

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