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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1898

Page

8

Dr Miles Restorative Nervine Promises Cure for Nervous Prostration

An advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure for nervous prostration caused by overwork and worry. It claims to nourish nerves and brain, boost appetite, aid digestion, and restore health, citing a Eureka Springs testimonial. The piece urges trying the remedy with free medical advice and a free book on heart and nerve diseases.

W. Hill Eureka Springs Ark Washington, D.C Michigan Wisconsin Miles’ Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Cuba Fever Fears Myth Dispelled By Travel Expert

Washington April 22 William T Horriday chief naturalist of the Smithsonian reports years in East India Borneo and Sumatra taught him practical defenses against fever dangers. He claims nothing in Cuba should deter travelers noting proven medical practices and proper clothing diet and quinine regimens.

Washington William T. Horriday Soithsonian Institution East India Borneo Sumatra Smithsonian Cuba Hornaday Bate Philippines Spain Bon Eerth United States Bissouri Morrisias Areca Pnited States Navy Sasaia' Ia Tropics

The Weeds of Health and Dr Pierce's Remedy

A vintage testimonial extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Remedy as the cure for disease germs and deadly consumption. It touts blood action and heart support, urging readers to obtain the Common Sense Medical Adviser from Mary Street outlets with one-cent stamps.

Marys Tian Pierce

Gorman on War Tax and Democratic Unity

Senator Gorman in New York urges Democrats to unite against war tax opposition. He notes discussions with Tamany leaders and supports administration plans from the Ways and Means Committee. He says any income tax proposal should share the burden and eyeing Supreme Court compatibility.

New York Gorman Ways and Means Committee Senate House of Representatives Croker Tammany House Usx Supreme Court

Uintah Indian Lands allotment bill advances incommittiee

A favorable committee report supports a bill to authorize a commission to allot lands in severalty to Uintah Ute Indians on the Utah Uintah Reservation and to obtain cession of lands to the United States. The document notes irrigation potential, unoccupied land, and diminishing Ute numbers, with progress from prior allotments.

Washington Uintah Reservation Utah United States Surveyor General Utab Nuinder

Allotting Lands in Severalty to Foster Civilization

The passage argues abandoning tribal relations in favor of industrial growth based on land ownership. It asserts that allotting lands to individuals will preserve culture and promote civilization, with 140 acres per head for farming and the same for grazing. It estimates nearly 2,000,000 acres added to federal lands after distributions under the bill.

United States

Detroit Good Example Promises Care for Soldiers Families

In Detroit on April 23 a meeting of 60 representative citizens in the mayor's office adopted a resolution urging citizens to support soldiers going to the front and to ensure dependents at home are cared for. Several wealthy residents pledged substantial subscriptions to fund the effort.

Detroit

Hillmon Case Set to Start Next Monday

Judge Foster says no information delays the trial and expects the sixth trial to begin on time with Judge John F. Williams of Little Rock as the presiding judge. The case, delayed by Mrs Hillmon Smith illness, previously aimed for February. Insurance firms remain involved but have not settled. A new jury has been summoned, their names kept secret, and the trial is expected to last about three weeks.

Hilmon Foster John F. Williams Little Rock United States

Fowler Gift Accepted for University Building

George Fowler of Kansas City donated 500 to fund educational equipment for the electrical engineering building at the state university. Regents will spend 26000 on equipment. building plans by Walker Root of Kansas City were approved. Building to be two stories, attic, tower, located on hill edge about 250 feet southwest of Snow Hall.

T Lawrence Van George Fowler Kansas City The State University Board of Regents Snowhall

Spanish gunboats guard San Juan as harbor defenses rise

Porto Rico advices report four Spanish gunboats at San Juan de Porto Rico. Martial law enforced harshly, civilians leaving inland, capital nearly deserted. Porto Rico to withstand a siege for two months with provisions on hand. Torpedoes planted at Arenas Bay and across the harbor entrance. US warships nearby and lighting extinguished along the coast.

St. Thomas West Indies San Juan de Porto Rico Porto Rico Havana San Juan Rigeurt de Jenouilly United States

Advance on Havana Rumors From Chickamauga Park

Washington orders two light artillery batteries moved from Chickamauga Park to Tampa Florida by train. The action follows a Washington meeting with Cuban insurgent reps General Miles Senorquesada Brigadier Nunz and Lieutenant Artiago and signals U S army support for an immediate Cuban army offensive on Havana.

Chickamauga Canons Park Washington Tampa Fla Chickamauga Park Miles Senor Quesada Nunz Artiago United States Army Havana

MULES FOR CUBANS INQUIRY REVEALS US AID

Government officers at Jefferson Barracks report a War Department order to purchase 1500 small horses 500 wagon mules and 500 pack animals not for army use. Army officers note Cubans favor small horses for cavalry, suggesting these animals may be sent to Cuban insurgents.

St. Louis Oent

Chased by Spaniards off Cape May

A special dispatch from Colon reports the steamship Allianca from New York arrived safely here. She says Spaniards in embost headed toward the Allianca six miles off Cape May on Sunday. The Allianca altered course and after a run the gunboat abandoned the pursuit.

New York Colon Allianca Cape May

War Bulletins Read In Iowa Church Service

Webster City Iowa Pastor Rev Mr Boardman announces a novel plan for Sunday services beginning next week and continuing indefinitely he will read war bulletins during the morning services. A rain sleet storm reduces visitors to the White House today, limiting the number of callers.

Iowa Webster City Laws Mr. Boardman Congress- Honel White House Washington

Hebrews Enlist Baron Hirsch Colony Joins Army

Russian Jewish farmers of the Baron de Hirsch colony in Woodbine New Jersey have offered their services to New Jersey's governor for the war. A large portion of the colony has already served in the Russian army and now joins the American effort.

New York Baron de Hirsch Woodbine N. J New Jersey

Dynamite cruiser Nictheroy to sail north escorted by Brazilian warship

Paris reports from Teraneiro say the dynamite cruiser Nictheroy, bought by the United States, will sail northward Saturday. An escort by a Brazilian warship is planned. Other items note Jewish recruits in a Russian Hussars company and a Marysville dental supply house opening in Kansas. Bishop of Lawrence, S D, travels Washington to urge support for a fall campaign.

Paris Teraneiro Nictheroy United States Dental House Marysville Maryeville Pearl Kansas

Severe northeast storm hits New Jersey coast

Cape May N J April 28 A fierce northeast storm continues from yesterday bringing 40 mph winds and heavy rain. Three inches of snow fell after 1 am with hail and more rain, tides pounding the beach front and threatening the trolley road and could damage it before noon.

Cape Mey N. J South Jersey Bride Hells

Flying Squadron march and navy notes flood Bugle

Naval actions and civic chatter fill Bugle Notes with mentions of Matanzas and Cuba shots fired by U S forces. O S Taylor and W M Van Ness discuss stripes and new march title while figures like Agérew S Rowan tie military ties to Kansas and Ottawa names.

United States Matanzas T. Dumphreys U.S. Navy Cuba Philippines Spain O, EH. McIntosh O. S. Taylor W. M. van Ness

Rest of U S Army Prepares for Cuba as Kansas Fades

No camp ground laid for Volunteers as Company M must meet at the armory at 7:20 Friday morning for possible orders to prepare the camping area. With the Kansas National Guard disbanded, volunteers unlikely to assemble for days. Governor Leedy appoints W D Street of Oberlin to the state board of charities, succeeding W L Brown of Kingman. street not chair. Potential chair may go to Senator H G Jumper if he accepts a volunteer post. There is no special significance to Street’s appointment beyond this context.

Chase Doster Justice Doster Kansas Volunteers Young Doster Central America West Point U. S. Army Cuba Kansas Company M Kansas National Guard W. D. Street Leedy Oberlin Decatur County House of Representatives W. L. Brown Kingman State Board of Charities Street Brown H. G. Jumper Osage County Davis

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