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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1898

Page

2

Zola Trial Sessions Crowd as Esterhazy Case Proceeds

Pars Feb 11 The Zola and Esterhazy trial drew a crowded court as counsel sparred over witness questions and expert reports. General Pellieux condemned amateur handwriting evidence while pressing for testimony from key wartime officials. the judge restricted some replies and the hearing adjourned briefly.

M. Emile Zola Perreux M. Clementesu Madame de Boulancey Esterhazy Sausefer Paris Tim Priesians Lyons Aesy Rene M. Laborie M. ‘Zola General Bietot Peiror Peilleux Whinens Gener Peliioux Ama Teuta Math Droyton Staterhuxy Plopie Ministry of War Wes M. Laborle Colonal Bertalua Tures Picquart Pellloux Tw War Ministry Texa Zola Europe France Gener Dréyfis Sie M. Taboris Pel~ Mewx Laborie M. Schaerer-Keatih Major ‘Esterhagy Midjor Haterhasy Rae

How Do I Know Visitor Crashes Into U S Attorney Office

An elderly man drifted into a district attorney office in Wellington, causing a scene as he claimed to seek the United States attorney. The visitors ranged from incredulous to amused while officers questioned the legitimacy of the man and his alleged commission, ending with the intruder preparing to depart without a clear purpose.

District Attorney's Office Uri United States Jedee Minitor Lambert H . Bone Elllliott Wellington Bone Elliott Sim Bote Harry Sying Eliott Sam Ellett Emporia Paine

Mother s Friend promised to ease confinement pains

A vintage testimonial extols Mother’s Friend as easing nervousness, headaches, cramps, and menstrual-like discomfort, preparing the system to shorten recovery and leaving many claiming a stronger return after confinement. It claims to safeguard mother and child and to be indispensable to users.

Bradfield

Disappearance Reported After Leaving Business

Mr Lambert orders commission framed and to be put up by the office following a man’s disappearance after leaving his business. The exact nature of the business and circumstances remain unclear.

Lambert

Dramatic events loom at Crawford theater this week

Seats went on sale at Rowley and Snow’s drug store for The Mysterious Mr Bugle to open at Crawford theater this Saturday featuring Joseph Holland and Gretchen Lyons in a celebrated cast. Madeline Lucette Hyley’s force will be staged with Lewis Morrison in a new piece The Master of Ceremonies next Tuesday and Wednesday. Calhoun Opera brings The Grand Duchess February 20. Gyp the Heiresa by local talent funds Excelsior Lodge No 61 with interludes and an amateur finale.

Mr. Bugle Rowley & Snow Crawford Theater Joseph Holland Topeka Lewis Morrison Mr. Matrixon George Manville Fenn Mr. Morrison Calhoun Opera Company Excelsior Lodge No. 61

Red Cross in the Sky Cross Appears Over Nyack

Nyack residents west of the hills witnessed a brief sunset phenomenon as clouds opened to reveal a blood red cross in the sky. The crimson cross appeared as the sun neared the horizon and inspired nervous superstition among onlookers.

Nyack Nyack Hills

Superintendent Fined For Heating Car Breach

Indianapolis February 17 J Miller Elliott superintendent of the Citizens Street Railway was fined in police court for permitting a car to be used without heating it in January contrary to city ordinance. The defense claimed orders to heat the cars were given but not heated, and an appeal to the circuit court was taken.

Indianapolis Ind J. Miller Elliott Citizens’ Street Railway Company Tae

De Lomes Sall Away On Britannic Sailed to Liverpool

New York February 17 Senor Dupuy De Lome former Spanish minister to Washington sailed on the Britannic for Liverpool. A delegation of Spaniards offered complimentary resolutions aboard and there was no hostile demonstration. Also includes ads for Bucklen’s Arnica Salve De Witt’s Little Early Risers Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup and Cough Cure and two local names G W Stansfield and J H Grege.

New York Senor Dupuy de Lome Woshington Liverpool Bourd

State Politics Show How Much Has Been Drawn in Salaries

Short Grass politicians claim Atchison County residents with state or federal roles earned 275000 over twenty years, far above other counties. Names listed include Albert Horton, David Martin, John Ingalls, G Foster, John A. Martin, S Pomeroy, John Crowell, W Guthrie, John Seaton, with salaries ranging from 1000 to 60000 plus federal or state service durations.

John Seaton Atchison County Albert H. Horton Supreme Court David Martin John J. Ingalls United States Senate G. Foster Atenison Federal Court John A. Martin Pomeroy John M. Crowell Atchison Mail Service W. W. Guthrie Board of Public Works

Temperance union official defends nonpartisan stance amid accusations

ANSWERS ST JOHN and Secretary Stephens of the State Temperance union reject claims that the union is a Republican sideshow. They note most officers and supporters are Republican, yet deny partisan use, citing a Populist president and recent Republican vice president in key districts, and challenge any proof of partisan acts.

Stephens The State Temperance Union John P. St. John St. John Union Votent Republican Party Union & Republican

Best Medicine for Hard Working Men and Women

A fragmentary ad claims a medicine cures biliousness digestive and nervous disorders. It asserts use will restore appetite relieve stomach and liver issues, build health and paralyze aches while aiding sleep and vitality. The tone sells a patent remedy for generalweakness.

Beaith Mick Adache Rose Eppc

Discovery of Mingo Grave Finds Five Dark Streaks in Gravel

Workmen excavating for a new road near Robbing street Milton unearthed a gravel knoll called Mingo hill six feet underground revealing five parallel dark brown streaks. Historians link the site to Mingo last of the Ponkapogs, with Rev Dr A K Teele noting a homestead once stood nearby in 1700. The Ponkapog legacy extends to local hamlet names and a pond shore area nearby.

Mingo A. K. Teele Ubere Thomas Batley Alder

Savannah Society shaken by manhunt for a daughter rumor

Savannah society was jolted when John M. Bryan and his son No son Bryan stormed into Opping and Co. on Bay Street with cowhides and pistols. They assaulted J. F. Flournoy, a young executive, after Bryan believed a letter claimed Flournoy had taken his daughter to a masked French ball two months earlier. Flournoy denied taking her. the daughter said she went to look on. The Bryans ordered Flournoy to leave town that night, warning of further punishment.

Savannah John M. Bryan Ogiethorpe Savings and Trust Company Stern Bryan Opping & Co Bay Street J. F. Ploursoy Dali Bryan Flournoy Miss Bryan Ace

NAME IN A TREE FOUND IN THE INNermost RInG

William J Kernan in Dayton discovers inside a poplar trunk a carved name J Deakier. The tree, about 50 years old, shows the inscription was made four years earlier. The forgotten name is unknown to locals. The odd find will be donated to the library museum by Mr Kernan.

Dayton William J. Kernan Kernan Library Museum

Pearl Bryan case ends as perjury charge against cab driver is quashed

Springfield Ohio February 15 The perjury case against George Jackson driver of Pearl Bryan’s cab and linked to her death was quashed after more than a year in jail and costly grand jury proceedings. He is freed and resumes undertaker work while the Separate Coach Bill in Columbia South Carolina passes the House and heads for signature.

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Grain-O replaces coffee for sound sleep and nourishment

Grain-O advertised as a non stimulating drink made from pure grains, touting sleep aid and nourishment for all ages including nervous persons and children. The ad claims it looks and tastes like coffee, available in 15 and 26 cent packs, with cross promotions for cold cures and laxative relief. It also includes travel offers to Eureka Springs and a testimonial from Major Studer about Chamberlain's Mary Balm for throat and chest relief.

Washington, D. C Majora Studer United States Singapore Dex Moines Chamberlain

Miss Maud Granger Health and Beauty Interview

A city interview with Miss Maud Granger reveals how she recovered perfect health after emotional strain from stage roles. She urges women to adopt a pure remedy she trusts to protect health and beauty, noting its value for sustaining vitality across life stages.

Maud Granger United States Granger Reis Mikery Abe America Valiatte Rumedy Warner Miew Granger

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