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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1898

Page

3

Loring's Germ Killer for Inhalation Endorsed in Topeka

Hundreds in and near Topeka test Loring & Co. Germ Killer for Inhalation amid a wide distribution drive. Journal readers are promised the people's verdict as free sample treatments reach sufferers from catarrh to consumption. Loring urges postal requests to extend the remedy nationwide.

Loring Journal Lorings & Co Topexa Lorings Leeing Loring & Co Rhare Kleman Laring Fells Wabash Avenue Chicago

Coupon for Loring's Germ-Biller Home Treatment

A damaged OCR coupon offering a complete home treatment labeled Loring's Germ-Biller for Inhalation and a heater accessory priced at 10 dollars. Includes extra bottles at five cents each as advertised.

Loring

Remarkable Eye Remedies Claim Universal Cures

A fragmentary notice touts Prof Samuels cures for cataract and eye disease by a method of absorption. It cites patients including Downey and others treated with stories of rapid improvement and complete recoveries after six to nine months. The piece reflects sensational claims from Topeka and Chicago linked to the Samuels enterprise.

Zamilsis Fc Downey Kurses Paulie Kass Prof Samuels Wren Samuels Warner Topeka

Governor Pelt Writes The Gradiat Of Eretiebt Annoyance

Fragmentary OCR note outlines a personal reflection by Governor Pelt about enduring annoyance and a misperceived ideal. Context remains unclear due to distorted wording and missing details.

Pelt

Treatment claims cure for long illness by Prof Samuels

The letter details a patient list praising Prof Samuels for curing catarrh and improving health after years of eye and hearing issues. Don and Lucile Statrane, among others, share experiences of glasses and renewed vision, crediting his methods and declaring life improved after treatment.

Eames Fee Felt Atchison Champhe Don Lucile Statrane Samuels T Crouch Ism Pwik Street Henry Bert Son Prat Yale Sanus

Death of Dr J D Hewitt Known Emporia Leader

Emporia reports the death of Dr J D Hewitt president of the Cottage of Exports and longtime pastor of the First Presbyterian church. Hewitt suffered a stroke weeks ago and remained comatose. The funeral is set for Saturday with burial in Erspect Wiha, and he leaves a wife who is the daughter of Rev 33 Mowabe. The obituary notes Hewitt’s long service and leadership in the community.

Emporia Apel J. D. Hewtts Cottage of Exports Soria Rew Mowabe Hewitt

Galloping Consumption Cured

A fragmentary notice touts a remarkable cure for consumption with claims of arrests to violent attacks and restoration of health. The text references a Dr B and a witness letter dated July, with mentions of family members and a death, all in uncertain phrasing from the clipping.

Rumen Belwe Ae Bering Amici

Democrats Demand Three State Offices and Fourth District Seat

Democ rats press for three state offices and the Fourth district congressman as fusion price. J Mack Love says Dems will nominate a straight ticket if terms refuse. Populists unnamed, but fusion talks progress as Democrats push hard on secretary of state treasurer governor and associate justices.

J. Mack Love Democratic State Central Leve Populiet Committee Emf Overner Pup Kansas Hays Boyle Demerats Semderats Ami Populie Conferenc Wistriet Legren Peleat Tuston Pearth Dams Madden Pers Eesjoy Igass Clera Gemendius Fliomine de Pale Peter W. Bush

Fusion Manifesto Sent to Kansas Populists by Democrats

Dems in Kansas issue a fusion manifesto and brief address to Populist leaders. The document urges continued harmony in the state campaign, endorses fusion theory, and cites a nationwide Populist appeal against gold and monopoly. It frames the two-party choice as defending liberty and prosperity.

Democratic Party Kansas Central Commumittee Democratic Statifsto Democratic Freeference People’s Party State Central Committee Democratic State Central Committee Democratic State Committeee Topeka Kan Suur Leteir Imstedt United States Congress

Kansas Peoples Party State Platform Urges Harmonious Cooperation

A 19th century political letter argues for unity among reform groups to defeat silver forces in Kansas. It warns that a split in representation could jeopardize success and recommends a unified approach through party committees to guide state and national ticket strategy for the upcoming campaign.

Bea Ie Suc Republican Republicas Party Cr Arzanizion Lis C&r Stete c-Set Dartys& Sift Kansas Democrat

Topeka to Host Populist State Convention Choice

The Populist state central committee chose Topeka as the convention site after rival bids from Pittsburg Wichita and Hutchinson. Local booster efforts by the Topeka Commercial Club and figures like MD Henderson secured the decision. Delegates from Pittsburg Wichita and Hutchinson presented their cases but Topeka was favored for its advantages as a convention city.

Rupuust State Couremen Topeka State Journal Pittshore Wichita Hutchinson State Central Committee Pittsburg Ka Commercial Club MD. Henderson Wis Ae and Apetehes J. G. Watera Hendersene Godan F. J. Close Tapeks Messrs E HL Crusty Otto Kaehne Db. J. Greewald M.D. Henderson Elliott Art Ros Brigham Abe Stebbers G. Waters CP. Adams H. Davis H. W._ Hincksey C A Fellows Pittsburo Wichitz Ures EG. Nettleson Huateninwin Gerette

No Need of a Station There Between Helieville and Cuba

The state Board of Railway Commissioners ruled there is no necessity for the Rock Island to reestablish a station midway between Helieville and Cuba in Republic County. The board upheld a prior finding that shipments from Thai territory justify no such station and rejected the Rock Island proposal to establish and maintain it.

State Board of Railrad Commissnors Rock Island Levithe Tuba Republic County Helieville Cuba Rock Island Company Commmissiener Erecline

New Kidney Cure Claimed To Relieve Disease Quickly

Mrs TH Stilwell of Beloit Wisconsin endorses a Great Seth American Kidney Cure promising relief within six hours for kidney and bladder disease. The ad touts a German Salve for burns and skin ailments and notes a Rock Island Flyer schedule from Topeka to Kansas City with arrival times.

Seth Stilwell Beloit Wis Rock Island Flyer Topeka Kansas City Iseves Arrie

Volunteer Battery Commission Sought by Captain Allen

Governor Leedy will consider appointing Captain Hiram Allen to command a volunteer artillery battery. Adjutant General Alles plans to pursue the position, with Allen seeking officer in charge duties. Allen served in the Twenty fourth during the Civil War and held captain rank.

Hiram Allen Alles Bes Leedy Alen Kansas Allen

Damages Award In B B R Case Reversed On Appeal

The case involved Mrs Beste and her husband B Henry. The county district court awarded Mrs Beste 35000 damages. The matter went to the supreme court of appeal via the company but was remanded for error. The second trial in district court followed with the same company appealing.

Fee B Henry Teday Supreme Court Beste Supreme Court of Appeal Tusmer Cone Company

Progressive Movement questioned by Kansas city society

Insurance Commissioner McNall declared the Economies Savings and Progressive Society of Kansas City not authorized to operate in Kansas. The society replied with a dense description of its aims, claiming it would uplift life in all aspects and urging compliance with insurance laws to continue its work.

McNall Economies Savings and Progressive Society of Kansas City Kansas Manier Salie Millennum

Ed Little Company Volunteers for State Troop Call

Abilene dispatch reports Ed Little and 220 Private Secretary BL joined forces to recruit willing young men to join the state volunteers. It is hoped he may lead the unit and possibly command, with Dr WA Julley volunteering as surgeon. Mr. Bittie’s list extends beyond party lines to include elderly Republican feminists.

Abilens BL & Little Julley Bittie Lst

Identity in doubt in Kansas case on note collection

In Riley county district court Judge Spillman ruled on a peculiar action in the suit Kansas Pacific Railway Company v David Godenauer et al for 2160 dollars. The case has been appealed to the state supreme court as Topeka lawyers failed to prove themselves as attorney of record for the railroad.

Spillman District Court of Riley County Supreme Court Basses Pacific Railway Company David Godenauer Topeka Kansas Pacific Ralway

Work for the Pope to settle Haytian boundary dispute

Presidents Samen of Hayti and Heureux of Santo Domingo agreed at a Jacmel conference to submit the entire boundary dispute to the pope for arbitration. The Papal nuncio attended, and Hayti is willing to pay indemnity to secure the boundary settlement Santo Domingo has acquiesced to the plan.

Burt Agriice Hasti Simon Samen Haytian Republic Ulysses Heureux Republic of Santo Domingo Jacmel Hayti Erdler

Real Estate Transfers Reported for Record

Real estate transfers list several parcel moves including Emma G Mitts for 255 dollars on Parkdale’s Selden Time Street, Mary A Brown to A M Heynelts for one dollar on Mulvane Street Cof fee, Huntoon and wife to J B Jones, Geo M Noble and wife to Arthur Farsees for 000, various parcels on Parsons Street and Jett Jerson Street, and 1200 dollars for lots 399 and 297 title in Holliday’s Topeka addition with details on streets and wards.

Emma G Mitts Time Street Parkdale Mary A. Brown A. M. Heynelts Mulvane Street Hnada Joel Huntoon J. Bf. Jones Geo. M. Noble Arthur Farsees Parsons Poole J. S. Cafteree Jettlerson Street H. Cheffin Mutual B. Cris Jos Burdes Stary A Aaron Markley Faure Aaron Mo Thorpe Jefferson Street Holliday Topeka

Pocketbook found by postman yields over $3 cash

A damaged report notes a pocketbook dropped in a mailbox, found by a mail carrier. The pocketbook contained over $3 in cash and was recovered by a woman. No further details on location or individuals are provided.

Womas Ee States Kansas

Armies Face Each Other In Nicaragua Costa Rica Conflict

War seems likely as peace talks fail and troops mass near the border. Reports state Nicaragua President Zelaya should depart, while both sides face a tense standoff, with business and transit details mentioned amid the unrest.

Nicaragua Costa Rice Managua Zelaya

Star Grocery Special Low Prices For Ten Days

Local ad lists a ten day sale at Star Grocery featuring discounted staples. Highlights include Primrose Creamery Butter, dry salt meat, Santos Coffee and Mocha and Java Coffee varieties, assorted canned goods, potatoes from California and Colorado, table syrup, matches, sugared items, and pantry staples. The ad emphasizes broad discounts across multiple categories and products.

Star Grocery Primrose t'Santos

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