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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1898

Page

7

Kidney Trouble Cured by Morrows Kinevlds Remedy

John Murrow, a Springfield chemist, claims nineteen years of study culminated in a kidney remedy named Morrow's Kidneydtys. The Hert Medicine Co of Springford, Ohio, secured rights to manufacture and sell the preparation in the United States. Prices are 69 cents per box, six for $2.50, with postpaid delivery offered.

Richard Bright Bright Tazl Loo John Murrow Springfeld Cito Morrow Morrow's Kidnealdy United States

Panic at a funeral in Lexington Kentucky

The funeral of Sanford J. Howard a Negro Baptist preacher drew about 50 mourners. Crowds overwhelmed the Auditorium steps and a platform collapse injured four women who were rescued by police before a crush. Howard was later buried at the city cemetery after four preachers officiated. A fire at the nearby South Broadway church was contained shortly after.

Lexington Sanford J. Howard Howard Howard Ody South Broadway Gantenary Methodist

Dramatic events near at Crawford theater and Topeka visit

The Lawrence Holmes company ends its Crawford theater engagement with Bal Heid’s The Pinkard and Human Hearts. Prices are 0 HS and cents. Bal Heid tours Topeka next Monday and Sunday evenings with Human Hearts. Grain-O ad promotes sleep without coffee stimulation. Buckeye Pile Ointment offers relief from itching. Club meeting notes and county property notice included.

Lawrence Holmes Crawford” Theater Bal Heid Topeka

Populists Move to Return to Democratic Party in Alabama

In Birmingham a county Populist conference called for February 1 to unite all Populists to rejoin Democrats and participate in primaries. Leaders claim Democrats adopted Populist principles at Chicago and urge factional unity to influence primaries. Jerry Fountain leads the effort, opposed by the state Populist organization.

Alabama Birmingham Ala Chicago United Action Jerry Fountain Popa. St

Pure Gold Plating For Gould House Stair Railings

New York reports pure gold plating on the spiral stairway and balcony at George J. Gould’s Lakewood home. Work on the stair rail will finish in a month before plating begins. the design imitates Louis XIV with four balcony sections and ornate torches, costing thousands of dollars.

York George J. Gould Lakewood Brice Price

Burgomaster’s Best Dress Edict Triggers Humorous Trial

In Berit on February a towns e admonition to wear finest garments on Sunday yields a farce as a stableman in worn clothes is arrested. A magistrate’s inquiry follows, with the man claiming he was simply tending his master's horse and returning home. The incident echoes imperial excess and satire in local governance.

Berit Feb Wiliam Schikenditz

Undercutting British golf clubs shocks English market

London reports a major setback as American firms secure orders for 8000 golf clubs in England and Scotland. An American agent claims higher quality and lower prices due to superior machinery and manufacturing methods boosting exports and undercutting English makers.

England Scotland London America

Miss Jackson Debuts Brilliantly in London Concert

Miss Leonora Jackson, young American violinist, gave a brilliant London debut at a symphonic concert. She recently won the Mendelssohn prize in Berlin and studied under the famed Joseph Joachim, after being sent to Europe by notable supporters.

Mekea London Leonora Jackson Jackson Berlin Joachim Lance Miss Jackson Chicago Stra Grover Cleveland Washington Joseph Joachim

Baton Rouge Seeks State Run Government

Baton Rouge business leaders and citizens petition the Louisiana constitutional convention to abolish city self government and place Baton Rouge under direct state control, arguing that state management would improve governance similar to Washington, and noting city challenges amid a large African American population.

Louisiana New Orleans Fen &—Rearly Baton Rouse Louisiana Constitutional Convention Baton Rouge Wantington City Congress

Human brain called a monstrosity by Cornell professor

A Cornell professor in Ithaca argues that the brain is largely a mistake, with the cerebrum the main but the smelling region the true center of thinking. He compares animals and claims the thinking part may be merely an appendix to the olfactory lobe in some creatures.

Cornell Ithaca, NM

Joe Leiter a Tartars Revelations of a Wealthy Suit Antics

The Telegraph reports Chicago wheat speculation linked to Joe Leiter. Once nearly sued for breach of promise by a wealthy woman, Leiter calmly handled the matter by contacting Nas Sau Street firms, then threatened to involve detectives, and the case vanished from papers.

New York Telegraph Young Joe Lester Atl Nas Sau Street Mulberry Street Detective Bureau Obyieus

Towne Hits Silver Cause in Birmingham Speech

Charles Asi Towne of Duluth former congressman and National Silver Republicans leader spoke to a large Birmingham audience last night. He said national silver leaders plan a coast to coast campaign for silver in California Washington and Oregon starting June and noted the Silver Republicans aim to pressure both major parties. He harshly condemned McKinley administration for duplicity on international bimetallism and hinted at eventual merger with the party that fulfills its duty.

Birmingham Ala Charles Asi Towne Duluth Minn Congress National Silver Republicans’ Organissan Towne Washington Pacific Coast California Oregon Fred Jy McKinley

J. B. BiLLARD Socialists Leader Says He Inherited It

J B Billard president of the Topeka police board discusses his socialist ties. He traces socialist lineage through his ancestors including French revolution involvement and family history. Born in the United States after parents active in socialist movements, he outlines inherited ideological traits.

J. B. Billard Police Board B. Billard Board of Police Commissioners Topeka Social Democracy Clemens Vhen Mr. Gillard Prenchman Telr South America Mr. Hillard

Duchess of Marlborough’s acting fad stirs Melton society

Reports from Melton note the Duchess of Marlborough, visiting with the duke, engaging in theatrical displays that amuse friends. A new sensation promises to come with her stirring recitation The Death of the Fox though details remain largely gossip in fashionable circles.

Duchess of Marlborough London Fev Melton Guttess

U S Marines Land at San Juan Del Sur

Washington reports Captain Leyte in command of the Alvex landing marines at San Juan del Sur Nicarsus to protect the American consulate amid a revolution. Also noted is a proposed six year term warden appointment bill by Mr. Broderick and New York prison population figures for Sing Sing Aubur, Clinton and women’s prisons.

Washington Leyte Navy Department San Juan del Sur Nicarsus Broderick Kansas Senate New York Alhany Sing Sing Auburs Clinton

Pure Flour Bill Aimed With Oleo Margarine and Cheese Laws

Washington reports lawmakers push a pure flour bill parallel to oleomargarine and cheese rules. The measure defines mixed flour, regulates sale and import, and requires clear packaging labeling. Tawney cites Department studies showing flour adulteration justifies a purity law for a key domestic staple.

Washington Northwest Pearce Missouri Tawney Agricultural Department

Ohio brick makers clash at meeting in Zanesville

Feb 3 report from Zanerville describes a gathering of Ohio brick manufacturers aiming to form a price agreement to protect profits. The session devolved into a brawl as John Roseard and others used chairs and fists, leaving participants unhurt but unsettled. A future meeting will be scheduled.

Zanerville Ohio John €. Roseard Bon Zanesville

Penitentiary Surplus Earns Nearly Six Thousand

Leavenworth Feb 9 Warden Lands reports January results show total earnings at 17 601 with expenditures 11 458 The penitentiary coal mine earned 12 176 and earnings excluding coal 3 412 The amount charged for coal to site institutions was 11 651 22

Leavenworth Landis State Penitentiary State Penitentiary

Negroes on a Crusade to Locate in Anti Negro Town

A group of about 12 Black residents traveled from Winfield to Blackwell via Arkansas City and Newkirk aiming to establish homes a church and a school there amid longstanding anti Negro sentiment. Blackwell residents reportedly oppose settlement and a race war risk looms as the party proceeds toward Blackwell.

Winfield Arkansas City Blackwell Newkirk Winfield and Newkirk Blaickwell

Tim Murphy Wears Bryan Coat From Noted Speech

Tim Murphy displays the garment Bryan wore at the Chicago convention speech that secured the Democratic nomination. The actor stored the coat and necktie in his trunk after a recent visit to Lincoln. Murphy recounts meeting Bryan, who offered the suit as a memento during an evening at his home.

Tim Murphy Chicago Kansas City Bryan Mr. Bryan Lincoln Ofr. Murphy

Who Is To Pay Probate Fees in Shawnee County

A confusing dispute cites probate judge fees under a new law. Assistant Attorney General Snelling explains that probate judges may collect 2.20 for issuing marriage licenses and 1 for recording returns, while ministers handle the mailing. questions arise why the minister should pay part of the fee. Snelling notes potential extra 3.20 or 3.90 in some interpretations, stirring nearly universal questions about who bears the costs.

Dolman Shawnee County George Sneiling Sneiline Jule Dolmar Snelling Dolmars Sneiling

Worden Confesses to Conspiracy to Wreck Train Load of Soldiers

San Francisco February 3 Worden sentenced for wrecking a troop train during the 184 strike has confessed to Governor Budd seeking clemency. The 3700 word document names accomplices and details the planned rails removal near the Yolo bridge. Ex President Cleveland and Governor Budd are mentioned, with officials present during the confession.

San Francisco Saiter D. Worden United States Sacramento Cali Supreme Court of the United States Budd Worden Yolo Bridge Cleveland Himsell Warden Warden Ault Folsom Denientiary

Colored Parents, Dillard Clash Over Local School Access

Henry Dillard, a Black father, opposes sending his son to a white school while criticizing cleanliness and behavior at Monroe Street colored schools. He urges enforcement of uniform cleanliness rules and considers private tutoring after failing to gain admission to Harrison and white schools, lamenting peer conditions and parental neglect.

Henry Dillard Edaroe School G. Foster United States District Court Harrison School Walting Monroe Street Board of Education Dillard

Autonomy Crisis: Pando Suppresses Local Papers

General Pando in Havana hosts directors of Havana newspapers at noon and orders strict censorship. He directs editors to avoid any remarks on peace efforts or autonomy and bans content deemed unfriendly to nations. Noncompliant papers face suppression and removal.

Havana Pando Arso

Government seeks settlement with Union Pacific on Kansas Pacific claim

Washington Feb 9 The government and a Union Pacific reorganizing committee may settle the government claim against the Kansas Pacific without foreclosure. Offers ranged from 2 5 million to 4 5 million and were rejected. The government stands firm for 6 202 000 principal plus interest and may seek to pay off the first mortgage as a condition before full settlement. Also an unrelated tobacco remedy ad promotes No To Bac and Sterling Remedy Co.

Washington Union Pacific Kansas Pacific

Osborn funeral and epidemics in town

Tuesday saw Governor Osborn’s funeral start at First Methodist Church as another child’s funeral crossed Sixth street on both sides. A scarlet fever case in Judge F G Adenim’s family forced Adams family to relocate to protect the child. Edison plans to rebuild wiring, remove old poles on Kansas avenue, and consolidate Brush and Edison plants to supply power.

Governor Osborn First Methodist Church Sixth Street F. G. Adenim College WM Kansas Wyarfs Adams Edison Company Brush Plant Errth Kansas Avenue Brush Edison

Von Der Ahe Freed On Bail In Abduction Case

St Louis baseball magnate Chris Von Der Ahe arrived at Alleghany county Jail in custody of Detective Nicholas Bendel, after a sensational kidnapping claim. Habeas corpus papers were issued. bail set at 2000 dollars. He asserts the arrest was real and will defend the case, describing rough treatment on arrival. He will stay with attorney J Scott Ferguson at his East End residence until hearings.

Pittsburg Chris von der Ahe St. Louis Alleghany County Nicholas Bendel United States Bullington Bendel Marshal Garable von der Ahe J. Scott Ferguson Ferguson Bast Nd

Indians consent to Arizona railway across San Carlos

Apache Indians at San Carlos agency consented to the Gila Valley, Ghibe & Northern railway line through the reservation from Geronimo to Glebe, marking approval under a congressional right of way law. The company must secure further tribal consent as required.

San Carlos Ariz Gila

Garfield Hall Sold to J M Devis for Friends Church

Garfield Hall, the University Building at Wichita, was sold yesterday to J M Devis of Cincinnati for 75000. Built by the Christian church of Ne Boumdiys of Wichita at a cost of 590000, the six story structure housed law, music, literature and art schools. Devis also trades a Topeka business block and pays 40000 in cash, planning a 200000 endowment and transfer of the property to the Friends church for theology, literature and music programs.

University Wichita Friends Church Garfield University America J. M. Devis Cincinnati Christian Church of Ne Boumdiys Davis Topeka

Prayer at a Dance Brings Ministers to Address Knob Noster

In Knob Noster Missouri on February 9 the Young People society invited town ministers to a dance. Rev. Brigham and Rev. Russell attended, led a brief service, read a Bible chapter, and prayed for dancers. After benediction they declined to join a waltz and left as the dance continued. The piece also notes past local separations and unrelated ads embedded in the article.

Knob Noster Knob Nostar Old Town Fr. Brigham Frank Russell Cumberhend Presbyterian Church Mr. Russell Russell Flo

Walter Haynes Burns Estate Disposition Details

New York February 9 Walter Haynes Burns late partner of J B Morean & Guixale leaves 390 000 to widow and son and 125 090 to daughter in trust. Real estate in England and America to be sold. Personal estate to be held in trust for widow son and daughter. Executors are widow and son and J Perpent Morgan. Partners Robert Gordon and Frederick Lawrence each receive 15 000.

J. P. Mor Wan New York Walter Haynes Burns J. B. Morean & Guix Widoer J. Perpant Morgan London Burns Hertfordshrey England America Seeydal Paris Robert Gordon Frederich Lawrence

Fire devastates Fort Worth business district in massive blaze

A dawn fire in Fort Worth Texas destroyed an eight story brick building and the Dreyfus dry goods house along with the Pars Ome and Mechanics Bank and others. Firemen fought the blaze for hours. estimated losses exceed 250 000 with insurance likely far short. Flying embers disrupted trolley lines as trains and commerce slowed citywide.

Kansas City Fort Worth Texas Sturley Ouc Dreyfus Company Mammoth Dry Parsome and Mechanics’ Bank Fort Worth and Denver City Railway Company Fort Worth Cycle Company Hickey Balling Ty Willian Simpson Jrire Basta Hurley

Serum reduces yellow fever threat in Brazil tests

Dr Saranelli develops a serum to prevent yellow fever and sends Braet for extensive trials in San Paulo. He conducts three injections to test the serum before leaving to complete broader testing. He claims the single serum use is more significant than official declarations amid Brazil’s fears of beriberi.

Montevideo Saranelli Braet San Paulo Baranelli Burger- la Prenze Buenos Ayres Uprn Brazil Beri Beri

President and Mrs McKinley Host Supreme Court Guests

President and Mrs McKinley entertained the Supreme Court members and invited guests at dinner in a large state dining room, with elaborate decorations of arches and American beauty roses, as winter state dinners continued.

McKinley Supreme Court Washington

California Rules Promote Top Class Exhibit at Omaha Fair

The state board of trade adopts rules to ensure California ranks a first class exhibit at the Omaha exposition. It insists no part of the exhibit will be taken for granted and sets two conditions: 10000 feet of Cove space in the pavilion must be free of cave and ready by April. The board undertakes to collect the exhibit materials and oversee the effort.

San Francisco State Board of Trade California Omaha Exposition Hatcher Omaha

Scramble for Pig Iron Prices Rise Rapidly

In Cleveland in February demand for Frescemer pig iron surged over two weeks. Prices jumped from about $9.05 to the high nines as buyers, including Carnegie Birel, secured large tonnages. The Lisle Steel and Minnesota Iron companies arranged for special ore deliveries to meet the growing needs.

Cleveland Carnigie Birel Company Lisle Steel Company Minhestta Iron Company Atenithe

Judge Tarvin Jails Covington Council for Contempt

Kentucky judge Tarvin ordered seven Covington councilmen held for contempt of court. They were kept in jail until they purge themselves of contempt. The men refused to appear or answer the court on points related to the proceedings.

Kentucky Independence Tarvin Covington

Trouser Makers Strike For Higher Wages In New York Area

About 3,000 trainer makers in New York, Brooklyn and Brownsville walked out today demanding higher pay. They say workers toil 16 hours a day earning only 5 to 9 dollars weekly. The mass action follows a Feb 2 report in New Pad with details of the stoppage and wage dispute.

New Pade New York Brooklyn Brownsvills

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