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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1895

Page

3

Sailor's Recovery After Naval Service Endorses Heart Cure

A retired seaman recalls chronic sleeplessness and nerve pain that plagued his heart after 38 years at sea. After using Dr Miles Heart Cure and Nervine, he reports significant relief and credits these remedies with his improved health. The testimonial notes doctors in New York and San Francisco allegedly endorsed the treatment, and that Dr Miles products are sold by druggists nationwide.

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Milwauker Trolley Plunges Through Ice Killing Motorman

A Milwaukee trolley car on Russell avenue and Holton street fell through an open draw at the Einnickenic bridge into the icy river at 8 29 this morning. The motorman drowned and at least six others are believed dead. Six passengers were rescued, several injured. Fireboat Foley helped in rescues and body recoveries.

Milwauser Wis Russell Avenue Holton Street Einnickenic Bridge Bayview W. P. Severey Walnut Street Distriet Ehlimann John Kennedy Peterson Foley Kinnickonic

Kansas City Bankers Probe Central American Coffee Trade

A group of fifteen leading Kansas City and Topeka bankers and businessmen arrived in our capital, traveling to the Isthmus of Tentatepec to study coffee cultivation. They plan extensive land purchases, convinced profits rise from selling coffee priced in gold while paid for with silver, given the current low silver prices.

Mex Kansas City Topeka Tentatepec

They Want a Cable The Kangaroos Move in Pacific Cable

A Pacific cable topic dominates an Inter-colonial postal conference in Honantows with postmaster generals from all Australian colonies. Victoria’s John Gavan Duffy is elected president. The group endorses a four weekly service Vancouver alternating with San Francisco and urges government action for a cable, rejecting a shared cost proposal.

Honantows Tesmania John Gavan Duffy Victoria Vancouver San Francisco A.thynne Neckar Island Fiji Calcurdra Great Britain Canada Australia

Earthquakes Intensify Near Tuxtepec. Volcano Alert Raised

Severe quakes have struck the Tuxtepec district in Oaxaca almost daily for a month, with widespread destruction in the town. The outdated volcanic crater near the town is smoking, suggesting eruptions may be driving the shocks.

Oaxaca Mex Tuxtepec

Sam T. Jacks Car Held In Kansas City

James McAfee, a colored man with Sam Jacks Extravaganza, attached the troupe car at Kansas City Kansas for $44. Deputies held the car at Gillies Opera House foyer under L M Crawford management until Jack's manager paid the sum, allowing the troupe to move on. Also notes Ingleside Endy Minstrels show dates and Far man’s Lady Minstrels sale prices, plus A M Cross moving his jewelry store to 427 Kansas Avenue near the post office.

Kansas City Kansas Crrr James McAfee Sam J. Jack Gillies’ Opera House L. M. Crawford McAfee Jack A. M. Cross North Topeka Kansas Avenue

Editorial exposes Southwest Kansas bias in state jobs

The Wichita Eagle laments loss of a candidate for the state railroad commissioners and condemns Topeka as a political hub. It argues patronage favors Topeka and major rail interests, noting Ralph Burton’s U S Senate support and alleging a prearranged political deal influencing appointments.

Wichita State Board of Railroad Commissioners Jim Simpson Joe Lowe Sui Howe Topeka Wichits Eagle Kansas Eagle Ralph Burton United States Senate Ralph Barton United States

Royalists fate debated as Hawaii plans punishment

A Washington dispatch reports Hawaii's government weighing death sentences for royalists involved in the recent revolution. Meanwhile ex queen Liliuokalani faces banishment and possible arrival in the United States aboard the next steamer, expected to reach San Francisco next week.

United States New York Washington Islands San Francisco

Chinese Peace Envoys Returned Without Proposals

An official dispatch to the Japanese legation confirms that Chinese peace envoys were sent back to China as they lacked plenary powers. The envoys reportedly had no concrete proposition to present and instead sought to discover Japan's terms for peace.

Japan China

Daniel Shelby Theatrical Manager Dies at 57

Daniel Shelby manager of the Music Hall in WirxkissakreE Pennsylvania died suddenly of heart disease at age 57. He had managed theatres in New York Buffalo and Chicago and was an intimate friend of Grover Cleveland during his Buffalo residence. Survived by a wife and son Mia Shelby, who now sings with an opera company. Shelby’s home was in New York City.

Daniel Shelby Wirxkissakree New York Buffalo Chicago Grover Cleveland Mia Shelby Shelby Aw York City

Two Sides to It of Sides Appear to be Guilty Outrages in Armenia

Armenia turmoil reported by AP correspondent in the region recounts alleged Turkish atrocities and Armenian sufferings. British papers quote two sides to the dispute and warn civilization of the cruelty on both sides. Separate notices advertise Union Pacific excursion tickets, shoe sales, and Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup promotions.

Armenia Loxpas Associated Press England Daily Telegraph Daily News St. James Gazette Begg W. R Kennady

Sullivan And The Calf At Kansas City Saloon Escapade

Ex champion John L Sullivan caused uproar in a Kansas City saloon after riding a calf for hours with ex Alderman Amy Foley. The pair, both intoxicated, tried to hide the calf in a safe and led the animal around while spectators cheered. Sullivan, drunk since arrival, left in a hack after the spectacle ended.

Kansas City John L Sullivan Amy Foley Eighth Walnut Streets City Foley's Sullivan Foley Yale Champler

Most Denounces Capital in York Rally at Turn Verein Hall

Herr Most of York addressed about 800 in Watersuny urging against trolley strike actions. Police warned against anarchistic talk while Most spoke mildly against capital and government. Anarchist rally at Concordia hall was canceled when hall owners refused after learning of his appearance.

Watersuny Conn Herr Most York Verein Hall Brooklyn Most Concordia Hall

One of Them Found Body of Elbe Passenger

The fishing vessel Vereus has recovered the body of Friederich Ernest of Magdeburg Prussia, a drowned Elbe passenger, along with mail bags including one marked Stockholm. The body was found forty five miles southeast of Lonsstort near the river.

Lonsstort Friederich Ernest Magdeburg Prussia Stockholm Ernest

Howell Osborn Close To Death In New York

New York February 4 Poor Howell Osborn lies near death after a long bed rest plagued by grip and other troubles. Doctor Janeway said recovery is hopeless. Osborn, 46, was a well known city figure with a large income. He once reportedly married Miss Lillian Russell and ran away with Fay Templeton, living in Paris for a period. His mother left him a life interest in her estate.

Kimpleton New York Howell Osborn Janeway Osborn Ife Lillian Russell Fay Templeton Paris wState

Baker Illness Spreads To Denver Departure For Florida

Mrs Lucien Baker III remains in Denver for health reasons while Senator Baker travels from Leavenworth. health concerns drive plans to move her to Florida for the winter if her condition worsens.

Lucien Baker III Denver Leavenworth Senator Baker Deave Mr. Baker

Nellie Bly Becomes a Socialist in New York Letter

Nellie Bly, after reporting on strikes and witnessing urban poverty, declares in a New York World letter that the U S lacks justice for hardworking men. She writes of a Brooklyn day among strikers, describing wage loss, limited vacations, and harsh conditions, contrasting workers’ homes with their uniforms. Bly calls for systemic change and highlights poverty amid the nation’s claims of freedom and opportunity.

New York Nellie Bly Nellie Brooklyn Denmark United States Home of the Miss Bly

Wheat and market roundup from February trading

Market report from the State Journal dated February noting wheat steady to higher, corn and oats linked to wheat, hogs and beef mixed with receipts and prices varying. Includes paralleled Kansas City and New York market updates, with details on wheat May and February contracts, cattle and hog receipts, and sugar market tone.

State Journal May Ise Mey Lai Barney Kansas City Colorado Texas Texeo Bert Sisson

Greenhut ousted from whisky trust receivership

In Chicago on February 4 Judge Grosscup removed J B Greenhut from the whisky trust receivership and kept Receiver Lawrence as a director representative while appointing General John McNulta as receiver in chief. The court found Greenhut had a stock shortfall and his personal interest would hurt stock value. In Proxia DL Frank Atkinson shot his sister in law Lena Sitter and then shot himself thrice, dying from his wounds.

Rece Whisky Trust Chioaco Jnudge Grosscup J. B. Greenhut Lawrence John McNulta President Greenhut Greenhut Proxia Frank Atkinson Lena Sitter

Santa Fe Excursions From Topeka

Tuesday February 12 the next Santa Fe Homeseekers excursion starts from Topeka round trip fare two dollars tickets returnable in twenty days stop over privileges under regulations tickets sold to points across several western states agents listed in Topeka for details and pickup calls. Burt's Gentleman's Shoes Sale today Furman's.

Union Pacific Nebraska Kansas Wyoming Colorado Utah Idaho E L. Lomax G. P E. Drexinson Marm’s Porman Santa Fe Topeka Arkansas Arizona Oklahoma Indian Territory Louisiana Missouri Texas New Mexico

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