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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1899

Page

2

Blood Poison Cure Promoted By Botanic Blood Balm Ad

An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm as a cure for blood poisoning and severe skin lesions. It claims private mail delivery and offers free treatment samples, urging sufferers to contact the company at Atlantic, Georgia, with addresses in Duneke and other outlets. It promises medical guidance and free books with image descriptions.

Mays Bettisa Botanto Biot Mackie Avenue Rowley & Sacer Kanens Avenue Dunekn Adress Iihood Balm Co Ditehet St Atlante

Ex-Congressman Attacks President Will in Open Letter

A long open letter from Davis of Junction City defends President Will, questions Davis family motives, and argues for professors with views. It defends Will’s teaching as twofold: alleged inexactness and partisan bias, comparing Will to other educators who express opinions. The writer claims students deserve exposure to diverse ideas and critiques of reforms in monetary policy.

State Journal Fe Davin Junction City Davie Barmontoud Will Charles S. Davis Collees John Davis Will Ge Hevan Wil John Davie Charete Agamhat Witt John Darin United States Populiet Party West David Starr Jordan Leland Stanford University Benjamin Andrews Brown University Chicago Public Schools Laughlin Chicago University Republican Party Turkey Armartoester Pomeake la Summit

Reform Critique of President Will at Kansas College

A Kansas college critique denounces President Will for political bias and mismanagement. The letter accuses him of fostering student enthusiasm, expanding curricula, and reducing living costs, while alleging favoritism toward white Kansans and limiting civic access for broader youth. It cites efforts to broaden courses in agriculture and domestic science, expand facilities, and hire renowned instructors, while claiming restraint on funding and equity. The writer argues the president’s actions harm corresponding institutional aims and allege partisan influence in administration.

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Melvern Champion Pugilist Predicts World Title

Chicago August 14 Sornou Twomes, Paplendert, on a summer tour, stopped in Obitheo while en route from the Pacific coast. He, hair cropped, says he weighs 191 pounds, plans no weight loss, and predicts becoming world champion within weeks if he defeats Jim Jeffries. J W Hughes accompanied him east from the coast.

Chicago Sparkies Obitheo Pacific Vest Rte Keferien Mort Jim Jeffries J. W. Hughes

Woman blocks streetcars in Cincinnati protest

Magsie Gallagher, near a century mark for drinking, lay on Central Avenue tracks to halt streetcars. She mocked officials and urged a passerby to wake her for a patrol, laughing as bells rang. A crowd gathered and police were alerted, but she was eventually arrested.

Cincinnati Magsie Gallagher Central Sue

VROOMAN'S PROJECT BECOMES AMERICAN MOVEMENT IN CHICAGO

Charles A Beard arrives from Europe with Walter Vrooman to launch the Rockingham movement in the United States. The plan mirrors an English effort and aims to organize a Chicago field within three months. Ruskin Hall named in homage to John Ruskin.

G. & Beard Europe New York Charles A Beard Walter Vroomas St. Louis Rockinhall Oxford Cunard Servia Mr. Howard Aimilar England Chicago Ruskin Hall Bir. Vrooman Vrooman John Ruskin

Kansas roots of Captain Crozier echo in history

Fragmented reminiscence traces Captain Wilther Crozier from Leavenworth youth to West Point graduate, Army officer, and author. It highlights his Kansas upbringing, role in coast defenses, European assignments, and prominence at a czar peace conference, emphasizing how Kansas background shaped his career.

William Crozier Kansas The Hague North Pole Atlantic Wilther Crosi¢e United States Leavencworth Captain Crozier Ohio Leavenworth Kansas Supreme Court Croster West Point Wilder Willem Crozier Crozier Crogier Weet Potat Ordninee Department Army Congress Europe President White Captain Mahan Tie bin Tie Trent

Miles Advises Immediate Steps to Enlist 35000 Men

Secretary Root plans at least five additional volunteer regiments to be called and sent to Manila as the United States presses recruitment to end the rebellion. General Miles argues the move would boost moral and deter insurgents while ensuring a strong garrison in captured territory. Recruitment already yields over sixty new soldiers daily, aiming to fill five skeleton regiments within two weeks.

Washington Root Fha Congress Manila United States Becktarr Thie Tt Ie Esenetal Gtle Heldi Pewce Department Hoothua Olle Muplie Bullock Lodge New Jersey Jersey Central Leblen Cain Othurs Mall

J A BR Elliott to stage matches with top shooters

Kansas City reports J A B R Elliott’s matches set with E W Wort and Charlie Young for trophies at Easton and Atlantic City. Crosby and Young will meet at Atlantic City grounds on August 23 and 24, then Elliott travels west for trial shoots for Sportsmen’s Review trophies and the Cast Iron medal during Carnival week in Kansas City.

J. A. BR. Elliott Kansas City J. A. Rel Wort Easton W. B Eeby Charlie Young Crosby Atlantic City N. Z Young

Servants Will Not Yield Strike Backs Free Employment Office

Chicago August 14 The servant girl strike grows with crowds at the state free employment agency at 44 Congress street. Wages offered range from 3 to 4 60 dollars while applicants refuse under 5 or 6 dollars. Report notes strong attendance, varied ages and nationalities, and a tense standstill as workers press for higher pay.

Chicago Tne State Free Employment Agency Congress Street Mia Med Bureau

Mark Hanna may return early. Toledo mayor race eyed

In Washington rumors say Mark Hanna will cut his overseas trip short to address labor unrest and the Cleveland controversy. Officials fear Republican losses in key states if the independent Toledo mayoral bid continues, while Hanna’s health reportedly improves. He may also assess whether Mayor Jones can hurt or help the party as he plans several speeches.

Washington Mark Hanna Cleveland Hanna Jones Toledo Republica Manna Saly

Automobiles Tested for Mail Collection in Washington

James E. Hell, Washington post office superintendent, piloted an electric automobile from the American Electric Vehicle Co. on a city route to test mail collection efficiency. The 2 PM trial on a route from Tenth to Eighteenth Streets NW showed time savings versus horse-drawn wagons, with notes on practicality and battery charging from the city plant.

Washington James EL Hell Washington Post Office American Electric Vehicle Company Chicig Eighteenth Street Major Bell

G A R Special Train to Philadelphia via Santa Fe Lines

Special train planned for September 2 to Philadelphia for G A R members families and friends to attend the thirty third national event. Round trip fare 80.15. Train consists of Pullman palace and tourer sleepers and five reclining chair cars. Also mentions low rates from New York Washington Old Point Comfort and other points, with various excursion options and Fort Riley outing details.

Santern Philadelphia Pullman Palace Topeka New York Washinaton Old Point Comfort Goeam Grove Getlyy

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