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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1897
Page
2
An aged advertisement touts Munyon's Homeopathic remedies claiming swift relief for ailments from backache to headaches. It emphasizes memory of past pain and urges readers in Philadelphia and surrounding areas to obtain a bottle, asserting rapid curative effects.
Denver is promoting a large Croat colonization effort in southwestern Colorado. About 10 000 settlers are expected to move into the Shenandoah valley area near Grand Junction Montrose and San Miguel counties. The Denver Rio Grande railroad backs a branch line to serve the colony and will supply irrigation canals and a cannery. Secretary Kuburich notes the project aims to found an independent, self sustaining community with homes churches factories and a newspaper.
A founder of a Croatian colony extols American freedom and industrious settlers. He rejects Croatian inclusivity, stresses lawfulness and assimilation, and asserts Colorado will welcome industrious citizens to the Southwest valley, reflecting nationalist pride and immigrant labor ethos.
Mrs Edward Bellamy wife of the author of Equality appeared at a Denver reception hosted by Mrs Charles Toll. A large guest list witnessed her pleasant manner and poised address as she greeted attendees, wearing a bisco brocaded silk gown with pink thread and white lace. The event was among the season’s most noted social functions.
A late Congress provision directs the public printer to provide Richardson with duplicate electrotype plates for Messages and Papers of the Presidents. Richardson signs a contract with a New York firm to publish on royalties of one dollar per volume, with potential sales of up to half a million sets over 20 years.
Advertises Pyramid Pile Cure as a quick effective treatment for hemorrhoids, promising instant relief from swelling and itching. Cites past hospital treatment and medical certainty, with pharmacists selling at 50 cents per box and mail order from Pyramid Co in Marshall Michigan.
Washington debate on alcohol tax reform pits supporters of raising beer tax against opponents. The special joint committee reported, with talk of increasing revenue by one dollar per barrel, while Senator Vest opposed extra beer taxes. Pension of $50 a month awarded to Cassius M. Clay, Confederate-era general. Senate adjourns after tributes to late Indiana representative William Steele Hulman.
Washington December 18 The house finished de bate on the legislative executive and judicial appropriation bill except civil service and adjourned until after the holidays. Two amendments passed and items abolishing Deadwood assay office and Carson City mint funding were approved. A mining relief measure failed in the house and went to conference. A road right of way bill gained action and the house proceeded to the whole bill with a financial debate led by several members. The session adjourned after naming Barham of California as chair of mileage. A local restaurant ad note appears at the end.
Cincinnati reports BONAPARTE leads a Civil Service Reform session. Henry Hitchcock of St. Louis cites Republican pledges and contrasts public trust with party betrayal. Kennedy letter to President McKinley is cited, arguing Maryland defeat of a civil service amendment shows populist stance against national reform.
An advert promotes Electric Bitters as a pure vegetable medicine that tones nerve centers, stimulates liver and kidneys, purges impurities from blood, improves appetite and digestion, and serves as a top blood purifier and nerve tonic. Sold at Swift & Holliday drug store 724 Kansas Avenue. Scott & Scott.
Victoria December 18. Kastner and MacLochlin reached Victoria aboard the Corona with news that about 800 men accepted Alaska Commercial and Canadian government offers of free food at Fort Yukon and headed there. Roughly 80 men on the trails lacked provisions and suffered extreme cold scores below zero. Major Walsh, Yukon administrator, encamped at Ble Salmon awaiting relief after losing boats and provisions. Kastner predicts Dawson may starve this winter as relief delays loom and about 1,000 more plan to attempt the journey out.
Country bankers nationwide oppose Congressman Henderson's involuntary bankruptcy provision. They write to roval bankers urging no protest, arguing current customs favor local creditors while benefiting Chicago and eastern interests. Hall's Hair Renewer advertised as hair treatment.
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