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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1898
Page
2
An article describes Dr. BR V, a consultant in Buffalo New York, advocating a medicine claimed to aid women at home without examinations. It cites a “wonderful” product called Ginegers and references a mail-order offer from The TV. Pierce with a low cost means to obtain testimonials and supplies.
Magistrate William Kramer toured Coney Island and ordered raids on venues showing immoral dances. The Pickwick, run by Johns and Hugh Betsne, was raided and cleared. Brooklyn health officials disinfected Misland with lime sprinkling along the Bowery and Surf Avenue under sanitary supervision.
Pittsburgh Auer announces the second Oil Men reunion to be held September 3 to 5 in McDonald in conjunction with the Anim street fair. About fifty from the Little Panhandle town started preparations for a successful event. A list of prizes includes crops, animals, crafts, and craftsmen items such as best bushel of wheat, largest cabbage, team of draft horses, and a Shetland pony race among others.
The vaudeville singer Mims Crescy, daughter of Richard Cresy of Equitable Life, will debut at the Chicago Opera House on Monday evening August 29. Crescy trained at Columbian school of oratory with private lessons and has won multiple oratorical medals, signaling rising prominence in the public eye.
An eye opening account contrasts American rule in the Philippines with harsh conditions and rebellion fears. The writer describes fraught governance debates, oppressive measures, and calls for despotism to maintain order, alongside vivid notes on Manila’s typhoon, floods, disease, and civilian hardships.
A fragment reflects on native Americans abroad facing disputes and cultural clashes as an Englishman and German settle overseas. The narrator laments loss of home, notes impressions of foreign colonies, and questions the permanence of American residency abroad.
Curtaine Nilsson holds Boston property worth 200000 for possible reinvestment in Sweden. After retiring from the stage and marrying a Spaniard, she has lived mainly in Paris yet longs to return to her homeland. She revisited Sweden and recalled childhood rooms and a village near her birth, noting familiar sights from her youth.
Historical ad claims Armica Salve treats ulcers fever sores chapped skin corns and skin eruptions. Promises relief for piles with claim of pay only if cured. Text is partial and garbled but indicates medicinal product offering topical cures with money-back style reassurance.
Chicago Aug 23 Tears of joy marked the reception of Mr and Mrs George M Pullman Jr at the Fernald home as the newlyweds sought forgiveness for a hasty marriage. Mrs Pullman recalled New York negotiations and a failed New Jersey attempt to secure ministers. The couple arrived in Chicago and will delay travel. plans are unsettled. The Fernalds approved the marriage and the Pullman family is vacationing at Castle Rest while the man contemplates future work and residence. Mrs Pullman’s dowers settlement is cited as affecting her sons’ allowances.
Vienna observers report on US military and territorial policy as talks of building new warships and elevating American envoy Charlemagne Tower to ambassadorial rank circulate. Court gossip notes Austria may promote Tower while Spain voices concern. a peace settlement could delay such changes.
A London sketch in O'Connor's paper mocked the Duke of Westminster's income and sparked a rejoinder. The duke wrote to the Liverpool Daily Post denying any data on his earnings and disputing claims of a 200,000 pound yearly income.
Honolulu August 12 reports a formal ceremony in which Hawaii surrendered sovereignty to the United States. President Dole and US Minister Sewall presided as Hawaii’s flag was lowered and Old Glory raised, amid military displays, bands, and cheers from diverse crowds. The event featured the First Hawaiian Regiment, US Marines, and naval units, with a proclamation from McKinley and a 21-gun salute.
Officers of the republic of Hawaii sworn to allegiance to the United States. Ministers Sewail mags sn and Cooper address residents praising annexation. The patron guard leads a parade to the grounds as the naval battalion returns to its boats. Two thousand people attend the executive building rally and flag ceremony.
Chicago detectives probe a high profile robbery involving a sacred gold brick from a prominent family. Actress Lizzie McCall, once Nat C. Goodwin’s leading lady, appears connected as police broadcast messages across cities seeking her whereabouts. McCall faced past notoriety after her husband’s murder and now faces fresh suspicions in this million dollar case.
W H Sears private secretary to Senator W A Harris of Kansas arrived in Denver for a state tour. He said the late war with Spain had a more beneficial effect on the country than any other event would have produced and declared his strong conviction in its lasting impact.
A young man, after leaving home abruptly for Colorado to inspect the state, worked on a cattle ranch near Trinidad for about a year before reuniting with his father. He then studied law at Ann Arbor, graduated with honors, and was admitted to the Kansas bar. He has practiced law while serving in Congress under Senator Harris’s duties in Washington.
The Victoria Hotel company leases a twelve and a half story hotel under construction on the south side of Thirty-fourth street just west of Broadway for twenty years at $1,200,000 total. P.M. Fog era, current Prospective House owner, will manage the new property. The design calls for a large dining room and about 350 rooms with ninety baths, steel skeleton frame, concrete pre probable construction.
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