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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1902

Page

5

One Woman’s Advice to Another on Paine’s Celery Compound

A nervous invalid shares relief from Paine’s Celery Compound after a fall and lingering digestive and insomnia issues. Following a hospital operation and Newport summer with failing nerves, the author recounts improved sleep, appetite, digestion, and energy within about two months of use, urging others to seek benefit.

Edward E Phelps Paine New York Newport Tewan Boston Frances L. Bernhardt

Smallpox Case At Weston Raises Vaccination Debate

Immanuel Pieter, a resident of Weston, is severely ill with smallpox after two weeks in the city’s hospital. He refused vaccination and now faces a serious condition, claiming a right to refuse and challenging the idea of vaccination as a myth. Doctors report the disease discovered after several days of illness.

Boscom Lear Immanuel Piet-er Ibis Rity Bia Sen Weston Wim Pieter Smallpox Hospital

Trial by Wire Reported in County Case

The article describes a trial involving alleged misuse of the telephone, with Judge Durham in town for business. The courtroom scene features accusations of breach of recept and a defendant negotiating a settlement. Market references and local notices follow, ending with a local public sale context and a final note about readership.

New Army Posts Proposed by Board of Officers

Washington reports the board of high ranking army officers headed by Lieut Gen Miles has proposed new army posts. Locations include Los Angeles California. Nachmiante ranch near Albuquerque New Mexico. Cavernor New York harbor. Fort Meade area near Washington D C north of the Potomac. Cricksten Crick?. Conewago Valley Pennsylvania. Chickamauga region Georgia. Fort Riley Kansas. Conowago valley Pennsylvania. Nariente ranch in Monterey and San Luis Obispo counties California. The board also urges surveys of the Nachimite and Conowago valleys to confirm sites.

Washington High Rmiking Armay Miles Todey Los Angeles Cal Caenpalte Nachmiante Ranch Pennsylvania Chickamaume Mrk Georsta Fort Filler Conuwae Valley Lebanne Ewuphin Lancaster Pennerivania Narietento Ranch Monteory San Luis Obispo Thi Necesrars

Banquet of 700 Covers Honors Pan American Delegates

Monterey hosts a grand presiD team ball honoring Pan American delegates and their families. The event, celebrated as the greatest social function in Monterey’s history, cost about twenty thousand dollars for decorations and revives. Attendees included Pan American delegates and dignitaries who toured exhibits and enjoyed formal entertainment.

Monterey Batty Dex -Mexin

Elegant Topeka Hostesses Hold Dual Afternoon Events

Mrs. M A Low and Miss Vera Low hosted a grand reception on Fillmore Street with Mrs M J Low of Hamston Mo visiting. Guests enjoyed lace gowns, turquoise accents, palm stagings, and an Assyrian embroidery dining display while Steler’s orchestra played. Nearby Mrs H L P Hillyer hosted a card party with guests from Atchison and Newcomer circles. prizes included hand painted plates as Progressive High Five marked the afternoon.

M. A. Low Vera Low Fillmore Street M. J. Low Hamston, Mo Topeka M.A. Low Low Mr. Low Priscilla Merrill Ethel Davis Stelibere Fem H. L. P. Hillyer Jake Stoddard Mortis Waupun Wis Bessie West Morris Mra Morris George E. Newcomb Harry E Smith Atchison John E. Lord FB. Hue Ben Akers DP. Paxton B.A. Herbst Luther Burns A. A. Hurd Frank Hobart W. A. Morton NL. Stewart D. Jsmall W. L. Newcomer A. Marburg Kale Harry Ashby Hmunn M. O'Brien J. B Bory Harrison” Morgan Snead Hughes McCray W. H. Eastman Ho Ho Imbry J. D. M. Hamilton EW. Poindexter Charla Blood Smith Pablus

Social World Notes From Topeka And Nearby

A jumble of social notices from Topeka and nearby towns lists visits, entertainments, dinners, dances, and upcoming events. Mrs. 3. B. Bayless and Lu cile of Fort Sergt guest Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Ware. Mrs. Lee Clinton Forbes hosts card parties. Lucretia Blahken of Philadelphia referenced. Miss Bird Hannigan of Denver visiting. Chester Woodward to join family in Lawrence for Florida trip. Mrs. Anne Marie Wales hosts afternoon at 425 Taylor Street. Portle club meeting on Fillmore Street with Rise and Fall of Hut land topic. Cora Clough and Charles Sheteld wedding planned at Wardell home. Thomas Spragus and D A Downing noted as guests. reviewers meeting at 2:50 with Miss E S Roseburgh.

B. Bayless Duysiter Lucile Fort Sergt Mire Eugene Ware Fort Scott Lee Clinton Forbes Wien Mer Jennie Lord HI Lees Mnoers Jemes Kennedy Hee Lome Jarttine City Tepela T. G. Kennedy Amanda Porter Leaverworth Bert Coun Anne Marie Wales Taylor Street Steintere’s Ladies Music Club Gole Topein Avenue Chester Woodward Lawrence Florida Cuba Jamaica Albert Latham Bore Tenth Avenue Bird Hannigan Denver Toeka Portle Club D.C. Tilloteen Fillmore Street Hutland Maria Garretson Lucretia Munkenders Cora Clough Charles Sheteld A. Wardell van Buren Street Thomas Spragus Scranton D. A Downing Kansas City Win Guetts BOF Thatepeon ORK Roseburgh Pillmort Street

Tea Experts Report Transmitted to Secretary Shaw

New York on February 11 the board of tea experts appointed by the Treasury to set annual standards for tea submitted their recommendations to Secretary Shaw. Chairman George H Hewlett declined to reveal details saying merchants may protest after inspecting the sample standards. The seven member board, from leading firms nationwide, met for a week and will await approval before any concessions or changes are made.

Shaw New York Secretary of the Treasury Treasury Department George H. Hewlett Board of Experts Te Bard Hewlett United States

Appointments signal shift in French diplomatic service

Paris reports Mademoiselle Jeanne Lhe Villedewive named secretary at the French consulate general in New York City. A goverment clerk of nine years, she joins a historic first as a woman in a senior diplomatic role. The foreign minister M Deleane approves the appointment, reflecting rising eastern prosperity and business confidence in Kansas. Insurance firms Minnesota Mutual Life and Security Life of Binghamton seek Kansas City approvals, expanding regional coverage.

Womas Paris Mademoiselle Jeanne Lhe Villedewive New York Ge Vilienneuve M. Deleane Pas Deen Paster Kas- Ses Minnesota Mutual Life The Security Life Insurance Company Hinghamton de Ourlivers Kanzas Kansas

Christian Scientist Wing Portsmouth N HS Trial

Feb 1 report on Mrs Ada Whites and another Christian Scientist charged with criminal neglect in the death of Miss Shaw. Defense argues no duty to summon help beyond medical or spiritual aid deemed best by the claimant. Court hearing held to consider evidence and duties in care.

Christian Scientist Portsmouth N. HS Ada Whts Show Argud Shaw

Lawrence Assumes Ene Teme Court Judge Seat

Lawrence took charge as judge in Summer County after a Supreme Court judgeship decision on Baiarcay. Judge McBride, the predecessor, attended as a spectator and congratulated the new appointee, whose arrival mirrors the broader transport and racing chatter from London.

Lawrence Ene Teme Summer County Supreme Court Baiarcay Yeaterday McBride

Mardi Gras Carnival Riverside Royal Pageant in New Orleans

New Orleans greets Rex king of the carnival as the Ranger lands amid cannon fire and steam whistle noise. The Old Guard of New York and Albany corps lead a lavish parade through Canal Street with Flora's Feast moving pictures and chrysanthemums. Warm weather brings record crowds and grand decorations across the city.

New Orleeans Pelit New Orleans Rex King Ranger Canal Street Old Guard New York Albany Crewe Proteus Flora Preneh Opera House Charleston D. C Mike Frost Atlanta Candler Georgia Pensacola Fla Priscus

Disbarment Proceedings Opened Against Cubbison in Wyandotte County

Wyandotte County district court filed disbarment charges against Kansas City Kansas lawyer K cubbison for allegedly procuring a witness to perjure testimony in a case tied to a Missouri Pacific collision. The judge ordered the arrest of a key witness and a committee was named to investigate potential disbarment actions.

Wyandotte County K. Cubbiron Kansas City Kan Chad Missouri Pacific Kansas City North Western Lew Harvey P Minery Hess Rst William If Short Alehber Wannera Eric Cubbinan Ras Hess Tim Tommittee Retunietas Cubbso Ufi Abe Heme Perjery

Fires and protests mar funeral of Bulgarian minister

In Sofia Bulgaria on February 1 the Mace donians used the minister of public instruction M Kamcheff funeral to stage a political demonstration. Crowds fired revolvers in all directions but no injuries were reported while participants faced panic during the procession. In other notes, George Gould was arrested at Bellewood for alleged conspiracy tied to the Platte Valley Bank. A trial is planned this week.

Sofia Bulgaria M. Kamtcheff David City Neh George Gould Bellewood Charerdoe Piatie Valley Dank Sail

Wichita and Return via Rock Island Route Tickets Sale

Tickets on sale February 30 12 and 1k Goed for return February 15.

Wichita Rock Island

McPherson County Gubernatorial Battle Rumors Surface

The McPherson Republican misses Smith's governor bid coverage as conjecture grows that Smith campaigns more in boss-busting circles than in his home county. Primaries in McPherson are set for March 2, leaving Smith two weeks to mobilize against Frank son’s alleged forces. Nelson notes a clash with Smith over a third term and Kansas Day discussions, predicting success in securing McPherson delegates.

McPherson A.W. Smith Shiph Smith McPherson County Frankson Nelson Kansas

Resignation of Church Choir Director Over High C Ban

Katheryn E. B. St. John, director and sole soprano of St. Paul’s Methodist Episcopal Church choir in Middletown North Carolina, resigns effective April 15 after a ban on singing high C parts. The Mus ic Committee cited dictation of musical selections and criticized her operatic singing style. St. John, praised as an excellent vocalist, faced opposition from leading members and communicants before submitting her notice following a rehearsal dispute over The Infl armanitus from Stabat Mater.

Middletown N. C St. Paul Katheryn EB. St. John

Wichita Elects Three for District Seat Amid Contest

In Wichita three candidates remain in the field for a district seat. One candidate will be the Seventh district choice, with opposition still thick in other districts. Gebern of Sallue county is the sole other candidate for this place as the Pest and Fifth districts each field two contenders.

Pest Gebern Sallue

Unclear text fragment about New York traffic and river vessels

Fragmentary OCR mentions New York transport, Hudson River entry, a large vessel at Pennsylvania system, Manhattan, Philadelphia dinner, and figures like J Pier Morgen and A.J. aoe presit. Details are garbled and names uncertain, limits of readability prevent a clear summary.

Aes Talhe Ube Hudson Sian Hattan Pennsylvania Sankatlan Island

Doctor dies after streetcar chase in February incident

A prominent physician and costar in a February event died following a chase related to a streetcar incident. The report notes his efforts toward cancer research and public health in a local context, with details limited by fragmented OCR text.

Duboqut Towa Feb

Lydia E Pinkham Letter Promotes Vegetable Compound

A Mrs Anna McKay of Chaplain Sons of Temperance credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health after childbirth and female ailments. The notice asserts the letter’s authenticity and offers advice to sick women to write for guidance, inviting readers to Lynn Massachusetts.

Annie McKay Sons of Temperance Spadina Ave Toronto Lydia E. Pinkham Anna McKay Chaplain Sons of Temperance Pinkham Lynn Mas

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