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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1897
Page
5
A disputed historical ad claims one true remedy for debility and nervous system illness, touting Edward Phelps and Turtonish College affiliation. It extols Paine's celery compound as a positive cure for dyspepsia biliousness fever-related ailments rheumatism and kidney troubles, noting repeated past successes where other remedies failed.
Notices from Deewlt Church of the Mystic Bhisite and multiple congregations list sermons and services across Sauls y, Fourth Street, and nearby streets. Evangelists, pastors, and events are detailed with locations such as Corner Tutrl and Deveregn streets, Epworth Lease, and United Brethren hall.
W Brees, president of Junior Letaunion, will address rallies at Third Presbyterian at 2 00 First Christian and North Congregational churches at 3 30 Miss Jean Williamson to sing The Resurrection by Shelley tomorrow morning at the First Presbyterian church
In Frankfort Kentucky on April 21 Republicans closed a stormy session to nominate Dr. W. J. Lelee as United States senator. The Deboe faction split, Bradiey and five Republicans bolting, while Deboe’s supporters rallied around him. The vote moved through multiple ballots before Lelee secured the nomination as the party’s choice.
Reverend Frank Gun dallus, longtime pastor of Plymouth Church in Chicago, will leave for New York to assume charge of Broadway Tabernacle. He has also served as president of Armour Institute of Technology, elected over two years ago.
Wakeman Homes 2nd Lizle Hufison and an unnamed companion, both young and from respected local families, were found dead in a pasture near Lorraine village after taking a fatal dose to avoid disgrace. Once the couple faced community gossip, they reportedly decided to end their lives rather than marry.
Advertised as the best medicine for restoring nervous vigor, Electric Bitters is described as a pure vegetable tonic that stimulates the liver and kidneys and purifies blood. The ad claims it improves appetite and digestion and recommends trying Wiedtrie Bitters from J. Jones Drug Store at Fifth and Wanans avenues.
Seattle, April 24. HF Straub was hanged at Friday Harbor for the murder of Les Lanterman on Blakeley Island on August 20, 1895. The execution followed conviction in the prior year.
Rumors swirl about a new bridge project as officials push for rapid completion. County figures, contractors Keepers and Thacher, and Melan bride agents are debated amid talk of stopping work due to high water and financial concerns. Foundation work progresses while quarry stone issues and contract costs spark speculation about delays.
Washington April 24 the removal of chiefs in the pension department to take effect May 1 names John G. Gray Delaware western department Thomas H Featherstonaugh New York medical referee bureau 1 B00 T McLean Lipscomb Virginia chief of the certificate division E G Hye Tennessee chief of anal division Frank C Anderton Virginia chief of the law A lviston plus reference to Chamberlains Cough Remedy sales note with local vendor.
England watching Germany reports that eight British warships now nearest Delagoa Bay intend to thwart German Portuguese and Transvaal schemes to alter the status quo against British interests. The move signals a decisive yet cautious naval show of force in the region.
An assortment of city notes and brief items from Topeka, including court cases, municipal notices, social events, and local happenings. Mentions of city officials, residents, and visitors with scattered references to arrests, trials, and public activities.
A severe Lincoln storm caused paving destruction and downed trees while a Burlington train from Tincoli to Emerald Pleasan t ale derailment details emerge. Three coaches left the tracks in a washout near Black Hill, but no serious injuries reported. delays affected lines across Omaha and Lincoln as debris and hail impacted travel.
Cleveland April 24 The sewer pipe manufacturers of Ohio Pennsylvania and New York who control the industry have formed a trust to regulate output and fix national prices. The Central Union Sewer Pipe company is incorporated in Ohio with 7 400 000 capital and includes 44 factories merging interests.
Chicago April 24 substantial progress on beautifying the lake front with a south side park was halted by rain before promoters won approval from the south park commissioners. A bill will be sent to the legislature authorizing a $5.09 million bond issue to fund the project. The meeting shifted from yearly park improvements to this lake front plan after the Auditorium meeting led by Daniel Burnham and supporters Pemno Wilson Porter urged cooperation from the south park board to secure needed legislation.
The regular April term of the United States district court closed with Judge Foster discharging the jury and rescheduling the case of United States v Thomas H Bain for the June term. Bain awaited key witness availability as the government presses lottery charges. California Express advertises daily service via the Santa Fe route.
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