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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1895

Page

3

Veteran's Verdict on War Literature and Patented Remedies

A fragmented 1872 letter praises wartime poetry and a set of Dr Miles remedies, claiming strong cure and moral support for soldiers. The writer endorses Restorative Nervine Heart Cure and Nerve and Liver Pills as premier preparations, with claims of safety and efficacy. Several named locations and individuals appear in the jumbled text.

Stern Miles Sedicat Ce Eikhart Ind Nets Dinpergis Orage

Prohibition Debate Split Over Law Enforcement in Kansas

Kansas supporters urge keeping the prohibitory law intact while opposing changes. Leaders like Ames A. Troutman and State Temperance Union figures condemn House Bill 743, urging the governor to enforce existing provisions. The State Journal backs the paper’s exposure of attempts to alter the law, which critics warn would weaken prohibition.

Ames A. Troutman Temperance Union Kansas Honss Stromquist State Journal Huckbush Troutman Jocanal House Temperance Committee State Temperance Union J.B McAfee House Domnat Srath Jouknan Cubbison

Unusual Honor as Indiana Delegation Mourn Minister Gray

Indiana members of Congress expressed deep sorrow at the death of Minister Gray in Mexico City. He recently spoke of a new public role and supporting U S relations with Mexico. The delegation planned a meeting to honor a public man not a current or former congressman.

Indiana Gray Wasnixeyox Congress Minister Gray Mexico United States Guatemala

Prince of Wales holds first season levee at St James Palace

The Prince of Wales hosted his first levee of the season at St James Palace, with crowds gathering in Pall Mall to glimpse him as he traveled from Marlborough House to the palace. Among attendees was Mr Thomas F Bayard the United States ambassador.

St. James’ Palace Lospex Prince of Wales St James Palace Pall Mall Stote Starlborough Louse London Life Guards Thomas F. Bayard United States

Unprecedented Winter Storm Ravages Southern Seaboard

Feb 15 report from southern Georgia describes heavy snow killing fruit and vegetables cattle freezing and people suffering. Thomasville reports sleigh use for first time. Savannah faces worst storm ever. Snow three inches deep in extreme south Georgia with cattle dying.

Southern Seaboard Atlanta The Journal Georgia Thomasville Savannah Florida Line

Address of the Populist party founders on money and coinage

Feb. 15 in Washington the Populist senators and representatives publish an appeal to the people. They denounce the gold standard and banks, call for free silver at 16 to 1 and government issued paper money, urging united action against perceived financial schemes. Signers include 0 M. Kem, T. J. Hudson, J. Weaver and others. Address issued to party members.

W. Wasnixcron Senate House People’s Party Europe America United States Great Britain International Gold Ring M. Kem T. J. Hudson William Baker W. A. McKeigan William Y. Allen John Davis W. A. Clarris Jerry Simpson J. C. Bell H. Kyle E E Boen Taubeneck J. B. Weaver Ite Popaashington

Missourians Seek Fast Provisions Aid to Western Kansas

T W Banks of Blackburn writes Mayor Harrison asking how to ship a car load of provisions to the needy in western Kansas with no red tape. The mayor referred the request to the aid commissioner for action.

T. W. Banks Blackburn Harrison Kansas

Local notes mix politics and personal matters in town

Chaplain John A Bright lectured in Salina last night under I O C F auspices. George Hackney sues Julia T Heileberg for 1700 and seeks foreclosure in Shawnee County. Elsie Brown first colored woman to register, last of 46 women voters. Young Jews Republican club to meet at courthouse next Tuesday to pick a spring justice of the peace. Mrs M McGinty died at Seventeenth and Washington, age 44, buried tomorrow in Catholic grounds. Mayor Harrison to address ministers on city pastors and municipal government. Julia Exton wins suit against Joseph Baldwin and others for 534. property sold in sheriff sale. Missouri senate opposes old vagrancy law, repeals section, allows cities to punish vagrants by imprisonment. Kobe report: Korean ministry resigns. Art exhibit at Will S Buck’s shows fancy work. souvenirs promised to ladies tomorrow. home decoration 관심 urged.

John A. Bright Salina George Hackney Julia T. Heileberg District Court Shawnee County Misa Elsie Brown Taylor Street Young Jew's Republican Club Court House Julia Exton Joseph Baldwin North Topeka Baldwin

Norton Indicted for Ten Hour Law Violation

Grand jury indicts Benjamin Norton, president of the Atlantic Railway, and Superintendent Daniel J. Quinn for violating the ten hour law. Conductors Dwyer and Desmond testified they worked over ten hours within twelve before the strike. Bail set for tomorrow at 10. Prison or fine possible. 27 others indicted for felony and riotous conduct.

Brooxlus Grand Benjamin Norton The Atlantic Railway Company Daniel J. Quinn James Dwyer Jeremiah Desmond Moore Norton Mr. Quinn

War in Coal Prices Cuts Rates Across Chicago Tracks

Chicago February 15 coal offered in car load late at 1.10 on the tracks the lowest price since the coal war began. Western coal first affected by a rate war among Monon Chicago and Eastern Illinois Chicago and Alton Wabash and Illinois Central railways. Eastern mine operators and large dealers feel the effect as protests fail and coal men move to Chicago to defend interests.

Chicago Monon Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railways Chicago and Alton Wabash Iinoig Central Columbus

Fortune Hunt Sparks Norman Treasure Speculation

In Penny Oklo Feb 15 excitement centers on a report that $200,000 was buried near Norman by Mexicans fleeing an Indian battle. A Norman man formed a search company led by D L Marsh of the Norman State Bank to locate the hidden wealth amid widespread belief in the tale.

D. L. Marsh Norman State Bank

Closed the Gothenburg saloon injunction in Iowa

Spa Grays Iowa February 15 Judge Church of equity grants temporary injunction against the Gothenburg saloon the only one of its kind in America holding the Gothenburg plan license power invalid. Also mentions sugar duty repeal debate and a string of local notices and adverts.

America Spa Grays Iowa

Bishop Case Recalled Before Mayor In New York

The mother of mind reader Washington Irving Bishop, who died earlier, met Mayor Strang claiming lineage to Nicholas and describing an autopsy on her son and indictments that were dismissed. She blamed De Lancey Nicol, vowed a public meeting to expose Nigel, and said she would visit District Attorney Fellows next.

Strang Washington Irving Bishop Lambs Club Lady Lucas Langdon Nicholas Nicholas de Lancey Nicol Lady Lucas Nigel Fellows

Li Hang Chang Restored to Favor by Chinese Emperor

Report from Feb 15 states the emperor reversed the removal of Li Hang Chang from favor and honors including the yellow jacket and peacock feather. He is summoned to Pekin for an audience and will then proceed to Japan to arrange peace terms. Viceroy Wang Wen Sao to oversee Pai Yang in the interim. Also notes Japan’s stance on indemnity and territories as discussed with powers.

E. B. Swift Kent Li Hang Chang Tres Tsis Pekin Japan Roy Wang Wen Sao Pai Yang Loxpox Berlin The Standard China

MARKET REPORT FROM FURNISHED BY AP TO STATE JOURNAL

Carcaco Feb 15. Board markets opened slow with wheat easing and large Northwestern receipts. Cables firmed market. May wheat 583 to 5830. Corn dull yet steady. oats steady to slightly higher. Provisions easy amid liberal hay receipts and weak yards. Kansas City cattle steady to higher. cattle, hogs, and sheep prices noted with varied receipts. New York sugar market and local ads for Peerless Steam Laundry and other services appended.

Associated Press State Journal Carcaco Board of Trade Northwestern Minneapolis May Carrie Luxer Kansas City Warket Kansas Alc of Wales Mississippi River

Holly Springs Route To Florida via St Louis Chicago Line

The new Holly Springs route via St Louis and the Illinois Central connects to Jacksonville and all Florida points. Through Pullman sleeping cars from St Louis to Jacksonville, offering faster trips to Birmingham Atlanta Macon Charleston Savannah and southeastern destinations. Call local agents or the General Passenger Agent in St Louis Missouri for Florida Folder and full details. Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup advertised with price 25 cents and 1.00, sold by W R Kennardly 112 114 West 8th Peerless Steam Laundry.

Florids St. Louis & Caio St. Louis Illinois Central Railroad Holly Springs Southern Railway Jacksonville Florida Birmingham Atlanta Macon Charleston Savannah Pullman Buffet Fio Louia W. R. Kennardly

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