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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1899

Page

3

Swamp Root touted as cure in state journal ads

An old advertisement claims Swamp-Root kidney remedy cures kidney bladder and uric acid diseases. It urges readers to request a free sample and book by mail from Dr Kilmer and Co, promising testimonials and rapid health benefits, while noting availability of 50 and 1 dollar bottle options at drug stores.

Tila de Himes Nenetig Teo Oireh State Journal Tipeka Daily State Journal Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton, NL

Grant banquet speakers arrive in Pittsburg for Americas event

Admiral W. E. Behley and General Joseph Wheeler arrived by special Baltimore and Ohio train from Washington at 9 5 o clock this morning. Crowds greeted them at the station and a reception followed at the hotel before a public event at the Americus club house. The party also visited the armor plate plant at Homestead and the firing projectile company at Demmler Pa.

Pittsburg W. E. Behley Joseph Wheeler Baltimore Washington Schesl AK. Sfeatare Philadelphia Ww. J. Thulines OW City Armor Platy Homedtewd Firchtering Projectile Company Demmier Americus Club

Sultana Survivors at Annual Convention Remember Disaster

Cleveland April 3 nearly 100 survivors of the Sultana disaster gathered for the annual convention. They reflected on the 1864 Mississippi river tragedy, noting deaths and ongoing relief efforts. The column also mentions appeals to Japan for aid and various commercial notices and remedies.

Cleveland Stitata Tisister Wpxlun Sultas

Mark Twains Idea Embodied in New York Theater

A plan to build a National Liberal Theater in New York near Fifty ninth street and Central Park aims to promote national drama, curb money making denigration of the stage, and reduce reliance on stars. Miss Hancks Walsh leads efforts with support from Mark Twain, Greek architecture, a domed tower, a large stage, and an attached art gallery. The theater, three stories high and 600 feet long, will open with a German play translated as The Master of Galmyra next September.

New Yort Hancks Walsh Articcle Mark Mark Twain Galmyra

Grant Day at Galena Celebrates Gen Grant Birthday

Citizens of Galena honor Gen. Ulysses S. Grant with seventh annual commemorations drawing thousands of out of town visitors. Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith led the day from Chicago with a speech praising unity and national progress. The event highlighted renewed sectional harmony and a broader hope for America's role in world commerce and civilization.

Enn Gajemi Tukday AB Grant Grant Day Association Charles Emory Smith Chicsgo Uccam- Penind

Sloan's Bad Day at Newmarket Races

London April 27 third day of Newmarket meeting. J M Manburs's 4 year old Lowland Lee defeats others to win the Wal ter Sey plate of 36 sovereigns for oats while Sloan's mount suffers a rare defeat. Damianite Hf placed second with Harrow and others in the Chippenham Stakes and New Haven wins the March stakes. Free Companion takes the maiden plate amid a crowded field.

Newmarket London J. M. Manburs Sioan PL Lorillard Daminte Hf Sion W. Cooper New Haven Lord William Geresford Herzak Sloan Herazack Lord Harewood Free Companion

New Senior Navy Admirals Named in Washington Shuffle

Washington April 27 Rear Admiral Howl has been relieved as senior retiring board. He will be succeeded by Admiral Schrey, previously a member of the naval examining board. Captain Conk Seemann takes command of the Brooklyn.

Washington Howl Schrey Naval Conk, Eee Seemann Brooklyn

River Retires Omabe Apri 27 Breach Earlier Flood

River reports show a major fall of 18 feet in the first 24 hours, with a total drop of six feet. Authorities warn water levels plummet rapidly and may flood ice in coming days. No further damage reported in the city, though some land portions suffered.

Omabe

Mayor Harrison May Migrate

Richmond april 27 mayor car ter harrison of chicago expected to leave office after term ends. report says he may travel and reside in virginia areas along the james river. potential relocation noted with uncertain details and timing.

Harrison Richmond Carter Harrison Chicago James River Sead

Unrelenting Court Detains Adoring Suitor at Gould Home

Ole Bracke of Germania, 42, dressed in silk hat and sunset tie, walked to Helen Gould’s New York home after declaring he is sane and free to love. He admitted long-letter harassment. detective Krauch arrested him for insanity and disturbance. Magistrate Crane ordered Bellevue for a sanity check.

Ole Bracke New York Helen Goult Germania Miss Gould Mr. Bracke Bracke Hellevue

Upside Down Flag Sparks Nassau Rescue Rumors

The United States transport Comal, Captain Evans, arrived from Havana with four passengers and discharged soldiers. A small sailboat from Miami to Nassau encountered bad weather. ten men were lost overboard to lighten the craft, the inverted flag signaling distress while the Comal appeared on the horizon.

New York United States Comal Evans Havana John Evans Iuverior South Cerejina Es Orame Ayatem Pet Melors J. G. Me Lewan Pole Haas Bi Gann Gey Fookstaver Mitte Kv. Gann Scifim Walder J. BR Miami Pia Nassau

From Bed to Jail in Toledo Case of Perjury

Marie Burrowerls alias Stars Crowus Wison and her mother faced authorities in Toledo after allegations of a large sum defalcation against officials in Toledo and Fremont. She was moved from Ded to the county jail wrapped in a blanket as arrests for perjury were prepared amid dramatic measures.

Toledo. O Apm Marie Burrowerls Crowus Wison Fremont Ded Drafec

McKinley Declines Interference in Speakership Battle

President McKinley will not back any candidate in the speakership contest. He told callers he will stay hands off and avoid administration candidates. He urges selecting a man with ripe experience, capacity, and good temper to manage House work. Hopkins is the only clear McKinley backer among the cited rivals. The president values loyal administration friends yet will treat all impartially.

Washington McKinley Haa Hopkins Henderson Canhon Payne Dalzdil Sherman Congress House

Will Quit Sunday Linus Blakesley to Leave Pulpit

Dr Linus Blakesley longtime pastor of the First Congregational church will deliver his farewell sermon next Sunday. He resigned to take effect May 1 and plans a trip to California with no firm post church plans. During May interim ministers will fill the pulpit as trustees seek a new pastor, likely beginning June 1.

Linus Blakesley Sears First Congregational Church Blakesley California

A RECEPTIVE CANDIDATE

Toledo Mayor S. M. Jones releases a signed statement saying he is not seeking the governorship at present. He notes he would be ready to take on the responsibility if it becomes natural and proper to run, and states his position to clarify the matter amid the Rousting ramblings.

Toledo S. M. Jones Associated Press

Big Job for Movers Van in Silver Vault Transfer

Philadelphia april 27 the responsible operation of moving 43 000 000 in silver from the vaults of the old mint and the post office to a newly completed steel lined vault in the basement of the new reint building at seventeenth and spring garden streets will begin within the next few days. Most of the silver is in boxes and the balance in bags.

Philadelphia Reint Building Seventeenth and Spring Garden Streets

Salute Fired at Savannah Memorial Day Ceremony

In Savannah on April 21 the memorial day exercises featured two companies of the Second United States Infantry led by Lieutenant John Hines. The regulars fired the customary salute at the Confederate monument in Forsyth Place, marking possibly the first time federal troops saluted Confederate dead.

Savannah Second United States Infantry John Hines Forsyth Place

Rich Copper Mine Poised to Resume Operations

Santiago April 27 El Corbre one of the world's richest copper mines may resume mining soon. A stockholders meeting for the mine and its railway will be held in Havana on May 15 to consider a British syndicate proposal. If favorable, it would boost industry in the province. Operations were halted thirty one years ago due to owner government disputes over terms.

Santiago el Corbre Wil Havana

Indictment Against Dover Officials Reports Bribery Case

Dover Delaware April 27 grand jury returns true bill against Representative Mark L Davis and two against D C Heeman assistant senate clerk Davis accused of offering an bribe to Assemblyman Lattatys to back Edward Addick for US Senator Heeman faces charges of attempting to influence enrollment of the bill related to race track oil licensing and lottery schemes Princeton New Jersey April 27 a donor to Princeton University endowed a half valued at 1 0 0 be called the professorship of petition the first incumbent to be chosen at the June board meeting

Dover Del Mark L Davis D.C. Heeman Senate Davis Lattatys Edward Addick United States Herman Cleveland Princeton N. J Princeton

Whisky distribution in Cincinnati at 1 cent a dram

The Cincinnati Enquirer reports a business column noting whisky distributers in Kentucky and a warehousing association offering whisky at 15 cents. Orders were sent Saturday. The note mentions habits of owners and a surprising share reportedly not being misused. Good satisfaction is claimed for New Gypsy Queen Baking Powder.

Cincinnati the Enquirer Colomne Kentucky Etileres and

Lynchings Denounced at National Convention Speech

At the International Convention in Atlanta delegates including John M. Green and Gov. Allen D. Candler gathered as trains from Boston St Louis New Orleans and the west arrived. Dr. Vance from Nashville condemned mob violence saying law and justice must curb lynching and slander the south.

Atlanta Pany United States Gahan Atoning Soeeed Orises Boston St. Louis New Orleans Opera House John M. Green Allen D. Candler Georgia Wiliam J. Northen North R A. Beard Massachusetts Canada Hen . H. Balke Ontario James O. Vance D. D M. F__Collier Florida Newnan Dr. Vance Nashville South

Miss Jackson's Success at Paris Concert

An American violinist Miss Leonora Jackson formerly of Chicago appeared as soloist at Colonne concert in Paris winning praise for Braham concerto. Notables in attendance included Mr and Mrs Vanderbilt and Mr and Mrs A Howard Hinkle of Cincinnati. She will perform for Infanta Eulalia and opens her American tour in New York with the Philharmonic Society after a Berlin study under Joachim.

Paris Leonora Jackson Chicago Berlin Colonne Vanderbilt A. Howard Hinkle Cincinnati Astar Sweden Norway Infarta Eulalia of Spal America New York Philharmonic Society Miss Jackson Grover Cleveland Washington Society Joachim

Washington Firm Sues Rival Over Employee Poaching

A Washington dry goods company sues another firm alleging maliciously unlawful inducement of a clerk to quit and join the rival, claiming it forced the plaintiff to raise the clerk’s salary to retain him. The suit asks whether an employer may legally induce workers to leave by higher offers.

Washington

Beggar on Fifth Avenue Besieges Helen Goulds Door

Police detain a 53-year-old cab driver at East Fifty-first Street after he rings a servant bell ten minutes at Helen Goulds residence seeking money. Officer McLaughlin reported the man, Michel Hen Ean of Third Avenue, claimed he was a cab driver and insisted on aid.

New York McLiughnn Fifth Avenue Forty-second Street Porty-eighth Street McLaughlin Helen Gould Cop McLaughlin Im At the East Fifty-first Street Michel Hens Third Avenue Saki

Lord Byron in Trouble in Bankruptcy Court

A relative of the poet Byron appears in bankruptcy court on April 2 as creditors claim £5000 with assets shown at £250. The case, described in terse notes, positions the illustrious name amid financial distress and estate concerns.

Aed Fie Ieee Byron Leo

Egbert Memorial Tablet Planned for Port Thomas

In Cincinnati on April 27 the Memorial committee chose to place a large bronze tablet at the Port Thomas water tower site. The design will be selected by HF Farley HLM Bridewell Albert Fischer and Captain Chieman after a lengthy discussion. The tablet costs 00 dollars and will be the largest of its kind in the United States, measuring 74 feet wide by 9.5 feet long.

Cincinnati Egbert Port Thomas Farley Hlm Bridewell Albert Fischer Chieman Buildine United States

Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Promises Relief for Suffering Women

Letters from Mrs. George Osman of Belvidere New Jersey and others describe relief from menstrual irregularities back pain and weakness after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. A Tennessee and Pennsylvania correspondent report improvement after following advice and remedies.

George Osman Belvidere,Warren Co N.J Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Mrs Pinkham Aids Mrs McDaniels In Recovery

Mrs Georgia McDaniels of Viewfields South Dakota credits Lydia E Pinkham Vegetables Compound Blood Purifier Liver Pills and Sanative Wash with curing years of illness including backache nervousness and painful periods After four bottles and two and a half packages she feels renewed and urges suffering women to seek her advice in Lynn Massachusetts The article highlights Pinkham's free advice and widespread aid to women.

Maggie P. Stine New Berlin Lydia E. Pinkham Cedar Street Owosso Mich Ito Georgia McDaniels Viewfields South Dakota

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