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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1897

Page

2

Miss Maggie Hannah's Remarkable Recovery Story

Danville resident Miss Maggie Hannah describes severe headaches insomnia and fainting fits before using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine. She credits relief within four weeks after medical consultation and urges readers to try the remedy. The ad notes Dr Miles Medical Co offers a book on heart and nerves and a money back guarantee with first bottle benefits.

Hhat Seldos Maggie Flun Chestnut St Danille June Set Tin Lam Weil Strone Merous Miles

Five Foot Millionaire and His Odd Five Foot House

In New York on April 20 a peculiar tale centers on a man described as a five foot millionaire. Joseph Richarteak and a contractor built a five foot wide structure with a deep cellar at the northwest corner of Mehiy-second street and Kexin avenues. The home rises five feet high and lacks publicity, drawing curious attention as plans and a sale price of 55,000 are noted but disputed. The design includes three sunlit rooms and two closets, with a tortuous layout across the narrow lot.

New York Joseph Richarteak wultU-millighatres Hichardsen Buehty Senrohe Eireet

Los Angeles Fiesta Opens With Royal Attendance Hinted

A Los Angeles Fiesta feature highlights a Living Bouquet spectacle amid invites from notable figures including a governor from Lower California. The event, supervised by Count vou Schmidt, promises marigolds and fourteen other flowers in a new display, with travel specials via Santa Fe routes and travel agents promoting discounted fares for spring dates April 20 to May 26.

Los Angeles Ahmad Bunginer Lower California Marigald Wizterin Vou Schmidt Thore J. K. Jones’ Drug Pith Kansas Avenue Topeka A. O Santa Fe

Mother Friend promised to ease confinement pains

Allays nervousness relieves the headache cramps and nausea and shortens recovery time. It claims safety for mother and child and persuades users they would not be without it again. A free book to expectant mothers is offered with testimonials and dentary notes from customers.

ALA

Boston Public Hall backs city streetcar ownership push

Public meeting in Lorimer hall Tramont Temple supports municipal ownership of street railways. Speakers include John Kurnell George Williams Edwin Mead Harvey Shepard Frank Parsons and mayor Walter Ramsden. Paine Jr explains aims, cites Chicago results, argues for city control over fares and services.

Boston Lorimer Hall Tramont Temple Citizens’ Committee Hulte @ sprinkime Weatier John Kurnell George Fred Williams Robert Treat Paine, Jr Edwin D. Sead Harvey N. Shepard Frank Parzona Walter le Ramsdenl Lyne Thomas Wentworth Higeineon Tut Lelig Addram Robert Reat Paine, Jr Attar Ovnership Cantal Paine Edwin D. Mead Mead Depew Hye Mastachunetes Atrret Railwaye Gliogot Mond Rowton Tie Faily Cli Atregis Shepard Frank Parsons Morgan Syndicatt Twuahter Great Systran Indivediaal Anwar Taw Howe England Pest Ani Aera Heely sAnpiager Itc Ietria

Public Ownership Reform Urged Against Private Corporations

Teresi axel urges public ownership to curb private corporate influence in railroads gas and street rail transit. He argues reforms break up private monopolies, curb corruption, and align government with public interest. He promotes democratic doctrine and government control of key services for fair wages and improved conditions.

Teresi Axel Yous

Centennial Exposition Opening Day Program at Nashville

Opening day program for Nashville Centennial Exposition May 1 outlines exercises by Gov Taylor and executives, with Governor Taft’s party, Supreme Court, women’s board, and President John W. Thomas to speak. Director General Levis to review work, keys turned, machinery started by President McKinney in Washington.

Nashville Nashville Gov. Taylor Centennial Company Eupreme Court Auditoriate Svata John W. Thomas

Arthur's Son Alan Nominated as Netherlands Minister

Chester A Arthur’s son Alan Arthur appears as a favored nominee for minister to the Netherlands. The young Arthur, notably thinner and lacking his father’s Chesterfield manners, was seen at the White House with papers filed for the likely appointment, amid political backing from Michigan’s Quimby and others.

Washington Alan Arthur Netherlands Quimby Michigan Chester A. Arthur Arthur George Sesrit Alentycat Timwsto White House The Hague

Charcot's Kola Nervine Tablets Promised Cure

Advertisement claims Dr Charcot's Kola Nervine Tablets cure nervous diseases and boost strength. Promises proofs from physicians, free samples, and a money back guarantee with a $2 box. Offers two sizes and retail price of 1 dollar per bottle, with La Crosse Wisconsin as the company base.

Charcot Bureka Chemical & Mfg. CO

Teller arrival in Pueblo and silver conference views

Senator Teller and Mrs Teller arrived in Pueblo to visit Colonel Stanton and plan a Washington return by May 1. Warn Berry doubts a full international silver agreement but supports keeping the issue before the public. Letters from Faronesia indicate the conference may proceed without a binding silver deal, while McKinney resists broad platform promises.

Pueblo Col Mors Teller LW. Stanton Washington Senate Berry Bimetailiats Farone Itdiente Aline McKinsey Wdra Aude Mr. Wolkott McKinney

Little Egypt Protests Suit Over Use of Name in Shows

New York April 20 Auhea Waba known as Little Egypt has sued Andy Hughes Jane Doe and Frederick Proctor in supreme court seeking an injunction to stop them from using the name Little Egypt on programs and ads. She seeks $5,000 in damages alleging impersonation and harm to her reputation as a dancer after seven years using the name.

New York Auhea Waba Little Egypt Dinher Andy Hughes Jane Doe Frederick ¥. Proctor Supreme Court Masabir & Cuikor Mies Wah Andy Mmughes Howard Athen~ Dem Egypt Litttle Egypt

Tragic Sap Kettle Accident Claims Young Boy

Langdon Whil, aged 11 1/2, fell headfirst into a boiling sap kettle at Grove, dying within hours from severe burns. The incident occurred as he poured sap into an oiling kettle. the vessel toppled and spilled hot liquid over him while he was unconscious. Also note notices of a funeral gathering and local ads for remedies and services.

Claxton Grove Langdon

Great Flood Devastates Delta as Levees Break

Floods sweep across the Mississippi Delta with new crevasses near Natchez and Concordia parish. Flood waters threaten Madison Parish and Bay Vidal, with 800 to 1,000 feet of breach and tens of thousands needing relief as crops and plantations drown. Refugees crowd river points like Vicksburg and Natchez while engineers race to stem the breaks and avert further disaster.

Memphis Louisiana Natchez Bisgs Madison Parish Vicksburg Natches Mississippi Concordia Parish Neathex Morville Derby United States Enemver Hardle Bay Vidal Tallilah Omega Milliken’s Bend Duckport Richland Kings Kels Vilager Trinidad Ashwood Ruichland

Bryan at Frankfort delivers silver speech to Kentucky legislature

Willam J. Bryan spoke before about 1200 people at the Frankfort opera house with attendees from all parties. Governor Bradley praised the address as the strongest silver argument yet. Bryan continues homeward journey via Louisville and St Louis, still ailing from a recent Florida fall. Also notes Ringling Bros. World's Greatest Shows expanding. salve ad inserted.

Frankfort Willam J. Bryan Opera House Kentucky Fie Louisville St. Louis Florida Bradley Bryan Blackburn

Elephant finds way into a circus car in bold method

Chisago dated report describes Baldy the elephant of Ringling Bros, 18,000 pounds and 10 feet 10 inches tall, solving access to a train car by stepping off a gang plank and forcing the door by shoving his head aside. Jewel and the Hirgiing herd are noted, with Jumbo compared on height.

Chisago Jewel New York Zoo Baldy Jumbo Ringling Bros

Boston Common Plays Resumed After Police Tension

A crowd of boys gathered on Boston Common to play ball as police guarded the historic ground. Mayor Quincy was away, but Private Secretary Mullen delivered a letter authorizing play. Within fifteen minutes several games were under way on the shared playground, echoing past protests over access to public spaces.

Boston Quincy South End Back Bay Dooeye Bine Gen. Gage King Georke Doogue Mayer Quincy Theeie Nathie Citybalk Mullen Cotmon

Prayer Seeks McKinley Conversion To Methodist Belief

A Maine prayer meeting led by Rev A B Ladd urged President McKinley to become a strong Methodist, opposing compromise and urging a rightward stance. The audience shouted support as Ladd, a former Prohibition candidate for governor, prayed for the president’s conversion and leadership.

Portland Maine Methodist Episcotal Conference A. B. Ladd East Maine McKinley Mckiney Tay

May pardon Dunlop case debated with AG McKenna

In April the pro forma pardon talks occurred regarding Joseph Dunlop proprietor of the Chix case Disnatch who received a two year term for obscene literature. Proceedings cited his poor health and his wife’s concern that imprisonment could endanger him. A reply from Mr. Meriney on the pardon appeal is expected within days.

McKenna Joseph Dunlop Disnatch Dunlop Meriney

No Coochee at Coney as Captain Allows Only Respectable Shows

Captain Collins states that only respectable shows will be allowed at Coney Island. He notes no Coochee or suggestive dances, citing expired licenses at Turkish theater and Streets of Cairo venues. Wheater will not renew without his endorsement, and no women or risqué acts will be tolerated.

Collins Coney Island James Balboa Victor Rochiti Cairo Mayer Wheater Colin Coney Tarnstall

Two Escaped in Abyss War and Political Shifts

Paris reports forced escape amid Abyssinian conflict with firing of a messenger and truces as factions clash. Ex delegate Finn resigns from the Pawan Indian commission, with Georgia or Oklahoma successors discussed. One Minute Cough Cure advertised as road to recovery. Local laundry ad lists S. Walnut plans.

Mungen Sciatira Fiynn. Perry O. T Thos. B. Cabinneus Pawanse Indian Commission Georgia Needles Tulanois Ce Iene Aves Oklahoma G. W. Stall

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