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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1898

Page

8

Cure Claimed For Epilepsy By Dr Miles Nervine

A Brooklyn Michigan case reports fifteen to twenty five daily fits over ten years. After using Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Nerve and Liver Pills, fits stopped and insanity ceased. Seven years later the daughter remains well. The ad guarantees money back if the first bottle fails to help. Book on heart and nerve diseases mailed free by Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.

Haz Mhain Miles Dr. Miles Dr. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Armstrong opposes Leedy plan on special session

Senator John Armstrong of Barton County arrived for the Alliance convention and to discuss Governor Leedy’s bid to call a special legislative session. He says he opposes a special session now, centering on railroad legislation and the repeal of the metropolitan police law, while noting internal splits over Leedy’s leadership and the initiative and referendum issue.

John Armstrong Barton Bounty Alliance Aeis Leedy Locelty Horton County Armstrong Tam Owen Uae

Philadelphia Municipal Races Show GOP Upward Trend

Philadelphia returns a Republican for receiver of taxes William J Honey by a large majority and also elects Republican David T Hart as mayor. Dem mayoral candidate James Ke Gorman and other citywide offices swing with Republicans, while Lancaster and Binselsburg elect Democratic and Republican officials respectively. Weather notes from Chicago forecast warmer trends with brisk southerly winds.

Pennsylvania Philadelphia William J. Honey William H. Rawn Cit- Zenal Munich League Rogey David T. Hart James KE. Gorman Charles P. Donnelly Nekt Rovey Secretar Commonwealth David Martin Lancaster Detmo‘cretic Binselsburg Santa Fe Tle

In Memoriam Frank Bennett Mills Obituary Note

Frank Bennett Mills of Topeka born October in 187 and died February 4 1888 in Denver Colorado. The obituary recounts his Topeka youth, education, bookkeeper career, health decline after a severe cold, and travels with the Murray colony to Tuxtupec Mexico. Survived by mother Mrs J E Jones sister Katheryn B. E Mills and two half brothers. Funeral conducted by Rev Embree and Rev Hinkesley with many floral tributes and gratitude to Denver friends.

Frank Bennett Mills Frank Mills Topeka Kan Denver Col Frank Murray Colony Tuxtupec Mexico Texas Colorado Theodore Mitts Pelis Kansas Free State Wear Point Ohio John Mills Suckett's Harbor New York Ken Albany J. E. Jones Katheryn BE. Mills T. C Mills T. B. Mills New Mexico Embree M. E. Church Hinkesley

Frantic Woman Drowns While Rescue Effort Fails

In Jacksonville Florida during February a Cleveland resident and winter visitor J C Noakes drowns after his rowboat drifts away. His wife, watching from a separate boat, struggles three hours to reach him as he sinks in the canal near New River mouth. A passing steamer later recovers the body. the widow returns home with the corpse.

Jacksonville Fla J. C. Noakes Cleveland Florida New River Fran- Healy

White House Blacklist Shows Uninvited Guests At Receptions

Washington February 16 The White House maintains a blacklist revealing uninvited guests at receptions. In one event 213 unidentified attendees entered while another drew 60. Invitations were strictly issued by name and checked as guests arrived with officer callouts and rosters compared later. Doorkeepers from the Senate and House aided face recognition, and several officials received letters seeking explanations.

Washington, D. C White House Porter Department

Two Angry Widows and Royal Flights in Paris Mardi Gras

Paris reports after Mardi Gras the Mi-Careme election of a Queen washerwoman, a pretty brunette with Bourbon features, amid crowd adoration. A fatal corner near the Champs Elysees and Tuileries spectacle recalls royal instability as Empress Eugenie and Mme Pattl cross paths, both former sovereigns. A testimonial ad for Ely's Cream Balm claims cure of catarrh with patient notes from Boston.

Paris Champs Elysees Tuileries Tee Witews Eugente Mme. Pattl

First United States Corn Convention Opens in Chicago

Chicago, Feb 16. The first corn convention in U S history convened at the Great Northern hotel with about 100 delegates from western states and farther regions. F D Coburn, Kansas agriculture secretary, presided as chairman and opened by praising corn as America’s premier crop and universal food. The talks contrasted corn’s monetary value with silver, noting corn’s growing significance and its economic impact alongside wheat and other staples.

Chicago United States Great Northern Far Western Commonwealths F. D. Coburn Kansas State Board of Agriculture America Americas Buffalo Range Corm

Tugboat Frankie Capsizes and Sinks in New York Bay

New York February 10 A tugboat named Frankie capsized and sank in lower New York Bay. At least five men were reported lost with two saved as the ferry Casteton of the State Island line nearby went to assist.

New York Frankie Tt 3 Cast Teton State Island Line

Prohibition Dissent Letter Supports Legitimate Drugstore Permit

A Kansas letter to the editor argues druggist Loren W. Snepp should receive a druggist permit to sell liquor for legitimate medical and scientific purposes despite prohibition. The writer, with over fifty locals, contends the law is reasonable and urges adherence to exemptions while criticizing prohibitionists and political maneuvering.

Kas The State Journal Loren W. Snepp Snepp High Staudarns Kansas Snapp Gqiathe Inwa Baptist Church Kansas City Journal Registe Pharma

Erie ship wreck near Wilmington claims many aboard

A vessel sank in the Delaware River off Wilmington about 6 30 this morning. Fifty passengers were rescued and are en route to the city. The Ericsson departed Baltimore yesterday at five in the afternoon. The ship lay in ten feet of water.

Delaware Wilmington Ericsson Baltimors

Zola and Dreyfus Trial Turn in Paris Public Debate

Paris debates reverse as Millevoye claims a secret Dreyfus document dictates harsh actions. court lobbies hint Laberle and Clemenceau delay witness exams to seek a chamber of deputies revision. Testimony from Picquart and Ravary stirs, with Zola’s brief reply expected amid long advocate general addresses and planned senate discussion.

Paris M. Millevoye Surcenes Dreyfus Guillaume Mim. Laberle Clemenceau Chamber of Deputies Zola Piequart Mile Comminge Paty du Clam Speranga Picquart Tunis Haterhazy Jofeskor Grimand M. Laborie M. Zola

Gambling His Ruin

Emporia February 16 M A Hewett filed a warrant charging Hert Robinson a prominent young society man with embezzling 37 50 from Hewetts tea room cash register slips left stating the amount. Hewett said Robinson admitted taking the money and said he had lost it gambling. Robinson could not be seen.

Robinson

Cuban Ama Taken

In Pinar del Rio province a Cuban insurgent skirmish left Senorita Teabel Ruoso wounded and captured by Spanish troops. Described as an Amazon she reportedly joined the insurgents at the invitation of Antonio Maceo and was noted for her prominence in local circles.

Fayana Guare Senorita Teabel Ruoso Pinar del Tio Senorite Rubio Antonio Maceo

Populist Conference Attended by Butter and Dubois

Minneapolis February 1 Senator Marion Butter and ex Senator Dubois arrived to attend the Populist conference defining today. Butter said the aim was honorable cooperation not fusion and believed the so called middle-of-the-roaders numbering about two thousand would not oppose it. The Minnesota situation mirrors that in many western states and the conference decision could set a precedent for action.

Minneapolis Marion Butter Dubois Butter Minnesata

Washington Rumor Flags Angell Resigning Next Fall

Rumor reaches Washington that United States official Angell may resign as secretary next fall. No official confirmation yet, but prevailing belief supports the report despite the lack of formal notice. The White House and safet department have no verified information on the matter.

Washington Safe Department White House United States Angell Sterling Remedy Co Chicago New York

Equal suffrage hearings press Susan B. Anthony plea

Washington reports the Senate and House committees granting hearings to a large delegation from the National Woman Suffrage Association. Susan B. Anthony urged enfranchisement, noting British colonies already grant votes and criticizing voter qualifications. The group marked Anthony’s birthday with a luncheon and evening papers on education and social change.

Washington Senate Committee On Equal Suffrage Senate National Woman Suffrage Association House Susan B. Anthony Isle of Man New Zealand South Australia Association John 3. McLean Women In Education Stay Wright Sewall Indiana Grace Espey Patton Colorado Belle Kearney Mississip

Open Revolt in Hungary Causes Widespread Disorder

In Hungary's agrarian socialist movement unrest spreads in Kistirkany and Kaschan district with a thousand peasants in open revolt. A magistrate is murdered, troops restore order, and clashes with Zendarmes leave four dead and twenty wounded. Prohibitions on gunpowder sales and curfews accompany arrests and further arrests.

Vienna Hungary Kistirkany Kaschan Azrade Sasee Socialista Zendarmmes Seth Seathmur

Fraud Ridden Globe Investment Receivers Report

Boston February 16 Receiver Wsman told the supreme court the Globe Investment company affairs were steeped in fraud. The firm dealt in western farm mortgages and showed about 1 million dollars of liabilities with virtually no assets to meet them. Two officers faced embezzlement charges resulting in convictions and imprisonment. The receiver recovered 4000 dollars in assets, a sum still under investigation.

Boston Mass Globe Investment Company Supreme Court Today Artesia Usey

Epidemic Bans Saloons in Middlesboro Ky

Middlesboro Kentucky declares smallpox epidemic closing all saloons and public schools. fumigation ordered and surrounding towns sealed. Officials enforce health restrictions as cases rise and the public seeks safety measures.

Middlesboro

Wreckage Seen At Sea Delays Clara Nevada News

Seattle readers await authentic details on the Clara Nevada disaster after reports of wreckage in Alaskan waters. Conflicting rumors and remoteness hinder confirmation, with the last report noting uncertainty and continued hopes for the ship and crew.

Seattle Clara Nevada Alaskan Secorit

Governor reports encouraging responses to inquiry letters

Governor Lavdy says he is encouraged by letters from reg titre members in response to a circular inquiry about the bill. He notes most legislators favor continuation as more letters arrive. Also mentions Ard Bai lard's Horehound Trap as a cough and congestion remedy.

Lavdy Ard Bailard Geo. W. Stankield Raniay Avenue Milier Sixth Topeka

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