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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1895
Page
3
Topeka residents learn that the World Medical Institute at 681 Quincy Street offers chronic disease treatment. Physicians claim many patients have benefited and announce a one month free treatment offer to new referrals, expiring March 1.
An Topeka address promotes treatment for catarrh asthma bronchitis rheumatism consumption and chronic diseases with claims to remove worms and cure epilepsy paralysis kidney liver bladder skin and women and children illnesses. Hours listed as 9 pm to 8:30 pm Sundays 9 am to 4 pm. Kansas City corner Missouri Ave office at Main Street.
The Holly Springs route from St Louis to Jacksonville via the Minnis Central, Southern Railway and Florida lines is touted as the fastest link to Birmingham Atlanta Macon Charleston and Savannah with through Pullman sleeping cars from St Louis to Jacksonville. Wallet notes advertise Beggs Cherry Couch Syrup and Beggs Little Giant Pills with claims of cures and a full line of Kennady remedies including German Salve and a library exhibit at Library Hall.
A major fire at the Lincoln Avenue cable line storage barns and power house in Chicago destroyed most cars stored inside and endangered a 35,000 gallon petroleum tank. Total building and car loss estimated at $300,000 with insurance roughly half. a nearby warehouse also suffered repeated flare ups before firefighters contained the blaze. Superintendent Roach estimated lesser overall damage to machinery and a lower total loss than initial figures.
Chicago Feb 13 The annual meeting of the Associated Press is in session with full attendance as all sections of the United States are represented. Proceedings are harmonious and expected to run into the afternoon. Tonight Eastern members will host a banquet at the Grand Pacific Hotel.
Mrs French Sheldon of New York filed a $15,000 suit against Adams Express Company after thirteen exhibit boxes for the Worlds Fair were transported to the Auditorium hotel but only twelve were delivered. The missing box contained choicest parts valued about $6,000, with $3 offered by the express company later refused. Mrs Sheldon planned to travel to Chicago to pursue the action.
Mrs Mary Brown kept a large male cat noted for its loud singing voice. Neigh bor William Glaugins shot the animal after hearing it rehearsing an aria. He pleaded guilty before Police Judge Ferry and was fined $3 for shooting within city limits. New kinetoscope scenes shown at 705 Kansas avenue.
Mrs Joshua Leonard, claiming to be sister of Charles Fair of San Francisco, faces hardship at Onanan as her husband remains jobless for months. Her mother Mrs Hannah E Nelson, supported by daughter’s allowances, may seek aid. Leonard left home young. Also note a kineticoscope butterfly dance exhibit at 103 Kangas Avenue Hear Hon C C Baker at Unity Church on Wednesday night February 12.
Judge Grosscup orders George M. Pullman to appear in court to explain why he did not answer the subpoena in the Debs trial. The order, entered on the court’s motion, requires Pullman to state whether he evaded service and to provide reasons for his absence. No Debs defense counsel were present at the order’s entry.
A legislative committee appointed to probe charges against Warden Dick Cuase and other penitentiary officials was discharged after a one day session with two witnesses. The report says further inquiry would cost too much for the people. Warden Cuase is expected to resign once a successor is named.
United States grand jury in session at Deadwood finds four murder indictments against Captain Straighthed and seven Cheyenne Indian police for the shooting death of William Fielder, an interpreter at the Cheyenne agency. Fielder, accused of wife beating, was killed when police attempted to arrest him.
Miss Mary Glidden of Concorpia Kansas took ten grains of strychnine by mistake last evening believing it to be rat poison. She went to Dr Coffee’s office for medicine for a relative and swallowed the drug thinking it was antikamnia powder. Timely treatment and a stomach pump saved her life.
The Ways and Means Committee voted to report to the House a resolution enabling the treasury to issue United States gold bonds under the 1870 refunding act. Bonds to bear interest under 3 percent, issued for up to 65,110,275, payable in gold, and not more than 30 years, with proceeds not allocated to current government expenses. The text notes a party line vote of 8 to 5.
In Washington February 13 a financial bill based on the president s latest message to Congress was laid before the Senate by Senator Vilas Democratic Wisconsin The measure seeks to save the American people about 16174770 by authorizing 65000000 in bonds at 3 percent interest payable in gold over thirty years to redeem greenbacks and exempt from tax Hoar of Massachusetts pressed for authority details Vilas declined to supply them Wolcott Colorado warned that London buyers at 1124 could yield an 8 percent profit to Jewish bankers The House adjourned to consider the navy bill tomorrow and concurred with Senate amendments on mineral land examinations in Montana and Idaho with a conference ordered
A rumor from Santa Fe offices says the Refrigerator Department plans a staff expansion, with ERHH Davies of Chicago slated for transfer to Topeka, bringing the department’s count to Topeka as well. Confirmation could not be obtained. Reichsland bill adopts repeal of governor powers. Gen. Lucius Fairchild receives formal state welcome in St Paul. Blind Tom’s manager Gen James Bethune dies in Wasumetox at age 81.
Governor Morrill turns 61 as Kansas fills weekday notices with county governance, fraud probes, and aid appeals. Wabaunsee mourns drom H Parsons at Vera home, while Sheridan and Rooks counties seek relief and audit scrutiny. Local ads promote laundry services, art displays, and Beggs' Blood Purifier remedies.
The mayor plans not to sign the sidewalk bicycle ordinance despite council actions. Protests from residents with unpaved streets and walkers crowded by riders spark opposition. Councilman Holman also opposes the provision allowing bicycles on sidewalks, while the measure risks passage at the next March meeting without mayoral signature.
Maryland reports describe an almost unprecedented ice storm. A colored man, James Brunner, was found frozen in a fence corner in Pisgah, Charles County. Two men were found dead on railroad tracks near Easton, tied to a dredge boat at Oxford. Geese frozen near Hater n Bay mouth. Public notices promote kinetoscopes at 108 Kansas Avenue and lectures by Prof. Swift at Library Hall with affordable admission. Also ads for household goods and valentines at Kellam's and E. W. Hughes offers.
Police agitation of a serious nature shocks Moscow University students. The husbandry institute closes as many students are detained for participation. St Petersburg authorities warn students to refrain from protests under severe penalties. Akin to a kinetic inquiry, message from 708 Kansas Avenue.
The market report shows steady wheat and corn after early selling, May prices for wheat and corn trading near opening levels. Hog receipts and market activity were higher with live hogs and pork prices rising, while beef and sugar futures held steady to firm with modest shipments and steady receipts.
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