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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 15, 1898

Page

8

Pyramid Pile Cure Praised in Testimonial Letters

A series of testimonial letters touts Pyramid Pile Cure from The Pyramid Drug Co. of Marshall, claiming dramatic relief from all forms of piles after short use. Letters from Batesville, Ft. Smith, Clinton, Benville, and others are cited as evidence.

Penn W. Arnett Batesville Klein Ft. Smith Ark A. E. Townsend Benville Tad Hi. Wright Clinton Burton, Liano Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, H

Tragic engagement ends in double tragedy in Hetchtveood

A tale of love jealousy and tragedy unfolds as Miss Hutt arranged marriage to D G Gutman collapses after rival Harry Phillips returns from Chicago. A quarrel at a tavern leads to a fatal shooting and Miss Hutt dies, followed by her mother Mrs Gutman who after a period of mourning swallows poison and dies. The intertwining deaths devastate the families and end a planned union.

Daniel G Tur Hetchtveood Elsa Hy Newlerm Ltd Mian Foeith Bertesa Juffman Fie Family Yarite Minooil Eiclly Alway Nettie Mise Hult Harry Php Durie Chicago Paki Phillips Tls Bisse Hufman Ide

French Hypnotism The Doctor Advises Patients Regarding Coffee

In Paris the clinique of De Herilon on Rue St Andre des Arts uses hypnotism for cures. The doctor warns patients to avoid coffee, citing alkaloids that can raise heart rate disturb digestion and hinder bodily function. Prolonged heavy use may harm vital organs and mental state.

Uae Paris de Herilon St-Andre des-Arts

Florida tobacco grows as Cuban import threat

Secretary Wilson returned from Florida where he studied tobacco production. He noted 40,000 Cuban workers in the industry, Florida’s similar soil to Cuba, and rising U S tobacco demand. He warned Cuba, Mexico and others still receive large tobacco payments while Florida aims to expand, with research on fertilizing and fermentation to shape flavor.

Washington Secretay Wilson Sericultural Department Florida Cuba Wate United States Mexico Havana Wilson Agriculture Experiment Stations Uber Stockbridge Lake Guy Folly

Harris Probing Kansas Pacific Bond Redemption Fight

In Washington the senate discussed a resolution by Mr Harris of Kansas touching the Kansas Pacific sale. He cited reports the attorney general planned to redeem first mortgage bonds and appoint a receiver, a move that could cost the government about 6.6 million dollars in interest. The measure seeks confirmation on abandonment of redemption plans and any agreement to sell below face value, with government losses and non-bidder terms disputed.

Washington Senate Harris Kan Kansas Pacific Min Hacha Jearo Eseral Associated Press St. Lows Union Pacifc Railroad Company Eastern Division Kansae Pacific Division Union Pacific Railway Government of United States Eth Wale M. Chandler

Attempt to Kidnap Prince Clarence Sparks Jamaica Plot

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a failed kidnapping attempt linked to Clarence, a prince related to the Mosquito coast, with vague references to Ripeston, Jamaica and Parmuda. The text is garbled but suggests an aborted plot or plan involving money and a prince’s capture.

Clarence Ripeston Jamaica Parmuda Money Prince

Battle ship Victorious runs aground near port entry

London advices report the British battleship Victorious, sailing from Malta February 11 for China, went ashore outside the bar while entering Port Said. She will discharge coal and likely gums before refloating.

London Port Baid

Immense Burlington Elevator Planned for Kansas City

The Burlington announces a new immense grain elevator south of the Kansas line to serve the Kaw and Kansas City markets. Modern grain handling appliances will be installed and work on freight terminal consolidation and removal will start in April with about a quarter million dollars spent to upgrade facilities in Kansas City.

Kanass Kaw Burlington Kansas Kansas City

Peary Arrives in Frisco Ahead of Arctic Quest

Lieutenant R. E. Peary, famed Arctic explorer, and his wife have landed in San Francisco from New York. He sails on a lecture tour before his scheduled expedition. The Navy grants him extended leave from duty in New York as he plans to begin the Arctic voyage.

Arctic Explorer Pacific Coast San Francisco R. E. Peary New York North Pole Peary Naval Station

Traveling delegation arrives for Omaha exposition

Sixty three members of a special traveling delegation arrived by special train over the Wahab to Omaha on February 15. They are stopping at the Southern. The delegation includes representatives of business houses of Nebraska and Jewish groups who will advocate the plans and scope of the exhibition opening near noon. They were welcomed at the Merchants Exchange by ex Mayor Walbridge, with Fr Ournesh responding and urging support from all members of the exchange.

St. Lewis Eeb Ormaka Bual- Rees Jen Nebraska Inxchane Walbridge Ournesh Omaha Teehak Louie

Redmond in Winfield With Sister as Secret Revealed

Redmond the Kansas City desperado spent two days and nights in Winfield visiting a sister. He traveled to Guthrie last Thursday night and had his mail forwarded to him under the war of Soper. The sister's existence is revealed by accident.

Winfeld Redmond Kansas City Winfield Guthrie Hiw Soper

General Strike Fails in New Enz Inch Mills Fight

Lowell Maes reports that conference committee recommendations for a general strike in the coltan mille of New Enz Inch failed. Weavers' union tentatively supports no strike while professional smiters stay away. Ring Spinners ignore the conference and drawing room unions oppose the recommendation and focus on the New Bedford strike.

Lowell Maes Goston Coltan Mille New Enz Patent Kinsella The Weavers’ Union Stelke New Bedford

Senate debates annexation hours long in executive session

Washington Feb 1 The Senate spent nearly four hours in executive session discussing the Ta wilaneaty treaty with Hawaii. The principal speech was delivered by Senator Fetsew, outlining the aims and cautions of the proposal amid intense debate.

Senate Washington Fetsew

Pike's Peak Murderer Verdict At First Degree

Colorado Springs report details Shirley D. Chambell charged with murdering Herbert H. Key of Wistar Nebraska on Pike's Peak in August. Jury brought in a first degree verdict after brief deliberation. Kay was found dead in a culvert near a scenic point above sea level during a nighttime ascent. Also mentioned are social notes about a dancing party at 700 Kansas Avenue and an award won by Stoker and Blythe for a Valentine piece.

Colorado Springs. Com Shirley D. Chambirlate Herbert H. Key Wistar Neb Pike'n Peak Lunt Kay Bre Stoker Mtr Ben Blythe Daughters of Pockhuntas Kansas Avenue

Electric Road to Topeka Surveys From Kansas City

Louis A. Woods chief engineer for the proposed Kansas City to Topeka electric railway reports surveys along the Kaw river valley. He cites rich farming soil and water power at Bowercock dam Lawrence as key advantages, predicting rapid, affordable service with frequent trains and easy rights of way.

Topeka Kansas City Kansas Gay Louis A. Woods Kaw River Eele Eer Woods Midland Kaw Valley Texas Galveston Houston J. G. Zubne Eplet Pluineshirs Kew Lawrence J. D. Bowertuck Ikaw Tobeke Tam

Flour for Europe Arkansas City Sends Large Flour Shipment

Arkansas City Mining company sent a large flour shipment to Europe as commission. European agents ordered outright 280000 pounds to be shipped promptly. The milling company prepares the load with Sante Pe taking it south and Sour loading on steamers at Port Arthur.

Arkansas City Arkansas City Mining Company Europe Ming Company Sante Pe Port Arthur

Bernhardt Seems Rested Amid Ills Despite Fitness Look

Paris report describes Sarah Bernhardt visiting her sanatorium and returning to meals with her son Maurice. Doctors decline to reveal diagnosis, noting no immediate danger as she contemplates continued American tours. Maurice Reinhardt notes exhaustion behind the health decline. An adjacent ad highlights a Missouri forestry travel book.

Paria Sarah Bernhardt Poxst Paris Alent Mme, Bernhardt Maurice Reinhardt

Grain-O advertised as coffee substitute in old notice

An old newspaper snippet touts Grain-O as a stimulating coffee substitute suitable for nervous persons, children, and young people, claiming it looks and tastes like coffee and is sold in packs by grocers. The same item references a Merchants' Federation meeting at Weber's hall and mentions a cold cure and a laundry ad.

Merchants’ Federation Merchants’ Federation of

Mayor Jones Fends Off Fire at City Hall Desk

In Kansas City on February 15 the mayor and his private secretary rushed into the secretary’s office as a fire erupted on the mayor’s desk. Fire alarms, water from a cooler, and a Babcock extinguisher halted the blaze before the arrival of fire crews. The desk sits atop a web of electric wires, whose crossing outside the building is blamed for the incident.

Kansas City Jones E. Mont Helley Riley Helley Babcock Nelson Crews William Sloan Mayor Jones

Valets for Women in New York's Cambridge Hotel Scene

Miss J. B. Freeman, an American woman staying at the Cambridge hotel, keeps a German valet as her personal servant. She notes the valet can run errands, manage her cartage, and escort her to theaters, claiming such arrangements are common in Warsaw, Poland, France, and England.

New York J. B. Freewhan Cambridge Paris Pheht America Warsaw Poland France England

Wall collapses bury boys at Union Storage ruin

Pittsburg Feb 15 The south wall of the Union Storage company building, toppled in the Ore blast last Wednesday, fell again shortly after 11 oclock today. Several boys were playing near the rubble and it is believed at least five are buried under the debris.

Pittsburg Union Storage Company

Zoarites to Disband in Ohio After Communal Experiment Ends

Springfield Ohio February 15 Zoarites a religious sect based in Zoar northern Ohio began to disband once prosperous with hundreds of acres and half a million dollars in bank now land to be sold for taxes to satisfy mortgagees The group arrived from Würtemberg Germany in 1817 practicing strict communism under leader Baulemer and later trustees Their self contained life included a woolen mill and unique dress The railroad era drew youth toward outside life leaving mostly elder members as dissolution moves forward

Ohio Springfield Zoar Wurtemberg Germany Baulemer

Milwaukee Agent Treats Hogs In Cholera District

F J Clemans division freight agent of the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad, with Dr M H Ray state veterinary surgeon, inspected hogs owned by George Mesign in Faribault Minn. The herd was cholera affected and treatment began. Seventeen hogs were sick and two were killed for postmortem examination.

Milwaukee Dubuque F. J. Clemans Chicago Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad Faribault Minn M. H Ray Minnesota George Mesign Frank Baumeartner

Farm herd saved in hog cholera treatment demonstration

A Milwaukee company arranged with O C Gregg of the Minnesota Farmer's Institute and Dr Reynolan of the state board of health for an official hog cholera treatment on a Warsaw farm. Of 42 hogs, 15 recovered and 46 sick hogs were saved as demonstrations will be watched by farmers and railway workers nationwide.

L. W. Ftyberger Warsaw Milwaukee Company O. C. Gregg Minnesota Farmer's Institute Reynolan State Board of Health

Murderess Horrified by Husband's Tombstone Inscription

In Macon Georgia on February 15 Mrs Nobles the elderly murderer was taken to Twiggs County for a third death sentence. Returning at night she encountered the grave marker erected by her daughter bearing the charge Murdered by His Wife. The scene left her horrified at the grim inscription.

Macon

Burglars Blow Open Safe at Farmers Bank in Sheridan

Sheridan Missouri February 15 burglars blew up the safe at the Farmers Bank taking cash and negotiable paper. The robbery was quickly located and measured by local authorities. New satellite moon theory intrigues astronomers as Dr George Waltemath of Hamburg Germany describes a second moon near Earth with precise orbital data.

Sheridan Missouri Sheridan, Mo Farmers” Bank New York George Waltemath Hambuke Germany Walemath Earth Greenwich Tim

Gen Clay Plans Divorce From Child Bride Dora

Richmond Ky February report says General Cassina M. Clay intends to seek divorce from Dora a 15 year old bride claiming she has been drugged by vendetta members to render her not herself. The petition will allege tumry and drugging rather than incompatibility or infidelity.

Dora Richmond Cassina M. Clay

Amendment Aims to Limit Alaska Bonded Goods Privilege

Washington February 15 Senator Hansbrough offered an amendment to the house bill on public lands extending homestead laws. It states that entry of goods under bond or into bonded warehouses at Wrangel Alaska shall not be general until presidential proclamation and that Canada has not granted exclusive transport privileges through British Columbia or the Northwest Territory to any party. It also requires Dominion consent for direct Alaska connections and allows duty free miners outfits and provisions up to 2500 pounds per person for mining in British Columbia or the Northwest Territory.

Hansbrough Washington Committee On Public Lands Wrangel Alaaka British Columbia Northwest Territory United States Alaska Dominion of Canada Britten Columbia Dominion British Columbus Wortin Territory

Contempt case ends. Arkansas City cleared in minutes

Judge Willams of the federal court discharged all involved after finding no contempt. J Mack Love led the defense for the plaintiff while attorney David Overmyer stated St Lance was not the attorney in the suit. The decision released the defendants and halted pursuit of warrants tied to a dispute between Arkansas City and its water company.

Arkansas City Willams Talted States Court J. Mack Love Democratic Teatler Ron Cacams Hite David Overmyer St. Lance Willaims Love Sontempe Treasuer Jose Vega Clifford Rosington, Smith & Dallas Arkuriens City

Incoming Creamery and Butter Makers Convention Arrives

Delegates will arrive in Topeka on two special trains for the national creamery and butter makers convention. A parade will follow the opening, with butter displays from Minnesota and Illinois and a Chicago firm showcasing a complete dairy operation. Officials urge local residents to attend and welcome the visitors warmly.

Tapela Miutional Creamery Huttermakers Die Pirade Yill Kaunas Avenue Ninth Jackson Jivckowen Fifth Enat Wisth Vnce Mhamitten Mayer Aes Wis Ware FSL Baker Oani Fre Topeka Abirmad

Salina man charged with telegraph pole bill fraud

Peter Caffrey of Kansas appeared in police court charged with porting bills on telegraph poles after a rented vehicle incident. The case cited an ordinance, a $5 claim, and a $400 bond. Caffrey was arrested by county authorities and remanded to jail pending trial before Justice Hers.

Salina Peter Caffrey Kansas Cattrey tHak Thule

Militia Statistics Reported for United States and Oklahoma

The abstract outlines militia divisions and counts including light infantry and grenadiers, with totals of 316 commissioned companies and 1 206,000 state service members. It notes Oklahoma's force of 5470 men and 54 officers, and the national totals for reserve ready service.

Congress United States Oklahoma

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