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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1897
Page
8
The narrative recounts General Wiles’s struggle with typhoid fever and paralysis after military service. It details his decline, physician visits, and eventual recovery attributed to Dr Williams Pink Pills, with testimony about their effectiveness and availability from Dr Williams Medicine Co.
A Texas Senate proposal led by Senator Tillett aims to outlaw nepotism in state, district, county, and municipal offices. The bill would punish violations with a fine between 100 and 1,000 dollars and exclude private secretary appointments made by law from the ban. It targets officials who appoint relatives within the third degree to public employment or offices of trust.
February incident reports thieves slipping away with a load of law books valued at 1. The books were lent from wagon February 8 by F C Weinitz’s office at Adams and Clark streets. The wagon driver returned to find the team missing near Monroe Street and 4th avenues after a drink break.
Four California voting machines are on display in the Sacramento Capitol for inspection by legislators. The devices range from punch-card style to total-tally printers, with three machines using front-panel punches and one printing a running total for each candidate. The article notes different mechanisms and contemplates legislative action to approve or regulate such devices for use in elections.
Danning, Mich February 12 Goodell former Wayne representative proposed a bill to print his favorite bill in English. In Chicago he could not read a French menu and ordered five dishes costing 86 cents. Waiter served potatoes in five styles, shocking him.
Excursion fares to Washington offered by the B&O for the next President's inauguration. One fare round trip from points in Ohio Indiana and Illinois. Tickets on sale March 1 2 and 3 valid for return to March 7. Option to travel via Akron Pittsburg or via Hellare and Grafton. Pullman sleeper and dining car service available. Details from Li S Allen at B&O Grand Central Station Chicago.
A special Topeka council session last night considered turning the coal hole fund into an auditorium fund. The meeting drew many citizens and heard support from Commercial club leaders. City Attorney Bird outlined legal steps while Edward Wilder urged legislative action to authorize a $10,000 purchase and erection of a public auditorium.
City councilors clash on debt priorities and a proposed auditorium vote. Skinner urges using coal money to pay debts while Netters argues for public approval. A financing bill would let the council submit the issue to voters without building specs, awaiting a special meeting.
The Lawrence Daily Journal urges Topeka to fund and erect a large, decent auditorium. It argues a proper hall would host conventions and immense meetings, calling Hamilton Hall inadequate and a poor excuse for the city’s cultural needs. It frames the project as a sound business venture with broad civic benefit.
An advertisement describes grip and common cold symptoms as similar, noting fever, chills, catarrh, and severe cough. It asserts Dr. Humphrey's 77 cures colds, grippe, influenza, catarrh, head and chest pains, cough, and sore throat, urging purchase locally through agents in New York.
A heated meeting debated whether silver Republicans may vote in the coming Republican city primary. A majority urged inclusion for all who support the party nominees, while some urged excluding those who deserted the party. The chair ruled to keep the clause none but known Republicans shall be allowed to vote, with the primary set for March.
At the executive mansion Mrs Frank S Black banned wine at the first reception, permitting only lemonade. A state official’s wife fainted during the event and an attendant sought brandy, but none was available. The governor reportedly acquiesced to his wife’s temperance stance.
Mrs Jane L Stanford surprised trustees by pledging the Nob Hill mansion with furnishings and art to Stanford University as a death gift valued at 1 000 000 The house, lot, and gallery display Stanford collected items from Europe The mansion is estimated at 220 000 for the house and 709 000 for furnishings The meeting also decided to reduce trustees from 24 to 15 and set ten year terms instead of life tenure
Edster Morrigan of Worthington Ind endorses Electric Bitters as a remedy for tension and sick headaches and a general tonic. Annie Stehle of 2525 Cottage Grove Avenue Chicago, once run down and unable to eat, regained strength after six bottles. Sold at J K Jones Drug Store on Fourth Street and Kansas Avenue.
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