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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1899

Page

2

Favorite Prescription Offers Home Treatment For Women

A column extols Dr. Pierce as chief consult physician at the Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute. It praises his Favorite Prescription for weak women, promising private, mailed advice and a free Common Sense Medical Adviser volume in exchange for a mailing cost.

Wormin R. Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo Ferex Les Pierce St Tha Wera Medical Association Pena Ens Isco

A Whiskers Club Formed At Missouri University

Faithful appearances of Missouri University students to be changed as a whiskers club is formed in Columbia. Rules include staged growth by April 1, voting by ballot, dues for absences, and a requirement to wear more than a mustache. The club’s colors are red and white with a crimson weed flower.

Missouri University Columbia Studenta Quesoart University Prev Woltker Club

Extra Session Expected If Army Bill Fails

President promises possible extra session if army reorganization bill does not pass. Officials warn against extending wartime measures and maintaining volunteers beyond the emergency, while debating funding and allocation of military commissions and supplies under population based divisions.

Congress Washington Thasa Eivett Theralire Kew

Grain-O Offered As Coffee Stand-In In Tipsy Ad

A dubious ad touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute promising vigor and digestion aid. It suggests using Grain-O from the grocer and following directions to gain energy, enticing readers to switch from coffee for better health.

Abe

New York Detectives Ordered to Study Prisoners by Morning

Police Chief to assemble all precinct and Brooklyn detectives at Mulberry Street HQ each morning starting Thursday. Arrested thieves and suspicious persons citywide to be brought to the bureau for face recognition, with the aim of speeding identification and preventing depredations.

New York Devery Five Boroughs Brooklyn Mulberry Street Fortien Uss Detective Bureau Borough of Manhattan Barough Soae McCluskey Staten Orland Rockaway Herd War Rockaway Coney Island Devory Creeks

Rivalry Among Actors For First Production Prize In Louaville

Rivalry among Sothern James ONeill and others centers on the first production prize in Louaville. The winner will stage The Three Dragoons in New York with a cast including Lackaye Anglin and Carlyle, ahead of Sothern. Rehearsals begin with an English stage manager as ONeill plans next engagements.

Sothern O'Neil Prise Louisrills Loulaville James O'Neill New York Three Dragoons Fon Leckaye Edmund Collier Frank Catmvie Miller Kent Mira Margaret Ankita Miss Anglin Roxane Mansfield Diebler Tiros New Fark Sother Inder Bir Neill Mbers Gotham

Shark on a Silip's Deck Desperate Fight Ends in Shark's Death

New York reports a British tramp ship near Hatteras endured a fierce struggle with a 11 foot shark that boarded the British vessel's deck. Crew fought with belaying pins and winch bars until the shark died when a chain was cut free. The raid, weather, and shipboard injuries are briefly noted amid a clogged, OCR-heavy page of unrelated items.

New York Hatteras Great Sea Sallor

Nature’s Cure Aid Promises Health Boost

Nature makes the cures after all. Now and then she gets into a tight place and needs helping out. Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with hypophosphites can do just this. It strengthens the nerves, feeds famished tissues, and makes rich blood.

Scott

Canal fight ends in Congress as Nicaragua bill dies

Washington Feb 16 The Nicaragua canal bill was defeated in committee of the whole after a party line debate. The chair sustained the ruling that Hepburns amendment was out of order, ending hopes to override the chair. Grosvenor urged declaring victory to the world and funding remains debated.

Washington House Haa Hepburn Orde Nicaragua Mau Bailey Groavenor Rep Messrs. Moody Mass Tackery Dem Med Wleming Bem Decis Bulley Pacific Railways St. Cannon Pacific Railway Otherwins Dockery Donkery Willch Hanna-Payne Maritime Canal Company Grosvenor Rep. C Appropriations Hopkins Daterll Ambh Wath Deep Waterways Commission Appropriations Committee

Judge refuses injunction over burlesque Odd Fellows show

Muncie Indiana February 16 Judge Leffler denied a request to enjoin the Knights of the Golden Eagle lodge from staging a public entertainment last night. The show was alleged to be a fraudulent exposure of Odd Fellows rites, but the lodge demurred on free speech grounds. Grand Master O N Cranor of the Odd Fellows resides in the area.

Indiana Rites Muncie Ind Leffler Lodge of Knights of the Golden Eagle Energy Judee Independent Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellowship Golden Eagle Lodge O. N. Cranor The

Mulhall Replies To McCoy On Cattle Paper Losses

Ranchman defends Texas cattle operators against McCoy claims of heavy losses due to winter weather. He cites bankers and buyers backing cattle paper, notes good feed in Panhandle, argues few cattle will be lost, and predicts strong spring prices and overall profit for stockmen despite cold, highlighting Texas and Indian Territory as strong credit risks.

Boowleas Kan Tive Specter McCoy McCoy Mulhall Kansas Texas Han Dite Panhandle Indian Territory Colorado Coy Texio Indian Winfield Scott Port Worth J. K. Sanderson Mitga Midland Tex Texan

Fine Concert Course Opens With Bendix Appearance

The Tardten Murte club of Topeka presents a three concert series at Grand Opera House Saturday evening February 3 featuring Max Bendix violinist Jennie Osborn soprano Anne Jeanne Scott pianist. Tickets are on sale now and interest is high as Topeka music lovers anticipate a refined program and notable guest artists from Chicago and Omaha engagements.

Tardten’ Murte Club Max Bendix Iss Jengie Osborn Anne Jeanne Scott Glu Betsy Shous Peironage Topeka Mix Bendix EU Vali Lirtiiona R. Bendix Jennie Saprine Styre Tomlin Apollo Chieneo Omaha Exposition Chicago Jeanne Scott

Plague of the Night Claims Piles Cure Promised

An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a permanent remedy for itching piles and all pile types. It claims instant relief, safety, and a non surgical cure, with the cure sold nationwide for 50 cents to 31.00. Address Pyramid Co. Marshall Michigan for a book and testimonials.

Pyramid Co Marshall, Mich United States Wartartog le Pirtey Apon

Chicago recital showcases Leopold Godowski era gems

Notable concert program features Leopold Godowski interpreting classical works to critical audiences. Thomas's Chicago orchestra presents cellist R. Steindel, formerly soloist with the Berlin Philharmonic, joined by soprano Minnie Grifin and other European artists. The varied program aims to appeal to lovers of high art across concertgoers.

Chicago Bendixs Leopold Godowski Clare’ Mnliste Trane Stalitol Company Thomas Chicages Rt. Steindel Steindel Phi Harmon Orchestra of Berlin Thin Pees Hha Leer Gino Ria Yon Bulow Minnie Tsh-Grifiin Meinrich Barth Heerk America Sir Schorr Primis Auries Ederard Schnecker Thomas Orchestra Tukr Saxony Altentors Royal Consurvatory Ye Jasinal Heine Bretndelglosten Berit

Few votes in Ohio would McKinley get up for president now

John Sherman reports indignant over war investigation commission findings. He says McKinley would carry Ohio if voted today but only a small enthusiasm exists. He criticizes General Miles and defends presidential authority to detain and reassign officers, noting court martial or impeachment as removal paths, while denying Miles sought his counsel.

McKinley John Sherman New York Washington Herald War Investigation Commission Ohio Miles Scott West Point Congress General Miles

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