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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1898

Page

8

Hazeline remedy promises cure for female diseases nationwide

Letters from readers across Indiana Illinois California and New Mexico praise Hazeline as a cure for prolapse leucorrhea menstrual trouble and chronic pain. The company offers a free prepaid sample by mail to any woman who sends name and address to The Hazeline Co South Bend Indiana.

Maseline Company South Bend Ind McPherson Kansay Teto Starke Co Sacramento Cal Silver City Mexico Maxcline Anus B. Fors Granite Falle Minn Hazeline Theresa Koch Sedgwick Street Chicago Rosa Puttbrese Alder, McHenry Co Josephine Storm E. 6Th St New York Fie HAZELINE CO_ (Incorporated Bressiee Block

Toledo Aldermen Rule Midnight Closing for Blue Laws

The Toledo Board of Aldermen adopted a midnight closing ordinance affecting saloons and shops, with votes around 13 to 2 or 43 to 2 in different readings. The measure would keep businesses closed until the next morning Sunday openings contested. many keepers opposed midnight closing. The mayor is expected to sign and enact both hours, leaving most businesses open only at certain times.

Toledo

Too Much Education Declares Revival Debate Hits Methodist Ministers

In Indianapolis February 17 Dr Fowler and Rev Joseph Smith led a ten day revival at Central Avenue Methodist Church. Fowler warned that the church risks becoming wealth oriented and distant from its roots if it does not return to traditional ways. Smith urged the revival as essential, while Rev Biddle argued revivals exhaust the church. Other ministers blamed upper ten influence or defended church support, and after the session ministers urged press not to quote them.

Indianapolis Fev Fowler Joseph Smith Central Avenue Methodist Church Smith Mr. Biddle Oth Fee

Women for War in Cuba Intervention Debate in Atlanta

Atlanta February 1 The foremost Society Women of Atlanta urge United States intervention in the Cuban war on the insurgents. Mira John B Gorgon calls Spain a cruel step mother and others advocate immediate action as a duty and honor. Mrs Albert Cox urges the manly course regardless of consequences, seeking strength and noble results from action. Also an ad offers Laxative Brome Quinine tablets with a money back guarantee. Leonard's Subscribe for The State Journal.

Mira John B.gornor Atlanta United States Mia John B. Gorgon Bpain Baye Iittle Albert Cox

Insurance money used to influence legislation questioned

Kansas Insurance Commissioner McNall received a letter from an eastern actuary outlining how life insurers fund political influence. It states that funds are funneled through the Chamber of Life Insurance in New York with executives like Chariton T. Liew handling matters for all companies. McNall confirms investigation if firms dodge direct answers.

McNall Kansas Chamber of Life Insurance New York Chariton T. Liewis Lewis Phils

Flocht Wreck Off Canary Islands Kills Many Sailors

The Trans-Atlantique steamer Flocht bound from Marseilles to Colon wrecked on Anaga point, Tenerife. At least 87 people drowned. captain, second, officer, eleven crew and one passenger killed. Thirty-eight crew and forty-nine passengers survived. Vessel built in Stockton by Pearse & Co. in 18.

Canary Islands Trans-Atlantique Flocht Marspilies Colon Anaga Point Finchat Stockton Ensina Pearse & Co

John the Baptist controversy stirs Emporia crowd

A self styled preacher named Wm Cawder in Emporia denounces Jesus and the old John the Baptist claiming he is the original John. He preaches in street corners and at the First Colored Christian church denying the Bible and predicting a birth of a Savior. He promises a three in one Trinity and challenges debate with three talented men. He describes a baptist practice of immersion foot washing and holy kiss amid calls to destroy all Bibles in Washington.

Emporia Rep Wm. Cawder John the Baptist Jesus Christ Savior John Washington

Indiana Men Buy Newton Farm Property For Colony

A party from Indiana closed deals with Newton real estate men for farm property around town worth over 25. They will settle here and make further purchases, saying they are advance guards of many more to follow.

Indiana Newton

Mr Riddles Mission in Sixth District Meeting

The Populist congressional committee of the Sixth district meets at Colby to set the date for the congressional convention. Taylor Riddle, chairman of the Populist state committee, left Topeka for the convention to push the governor’s plan for a special session. If the committee opposes that action, Riddle will try to block resolutions relating to the railroad bill.

Colby Taylor Riddle Topeka St. Haddbe Tilda

Ticket of Guessers Nominates State Officials for Coming Campaign

A discussion among Guessers at Copeland on Wednesday night proposed a ticket headed by Governor John Seaton of Atchison with Geo Case of Manhattan as Lieutenant Governor. George A. Clark of Function City for Secretary of State, Frank Brown of Garnett as Auditor, Frank Grimes of Scot as Treasurer, J. Q. Thompson of Pratt as Attorney General, and Prof. Frank Nelson of Lindubors as Superintendent.

John Seaton Atchison

Exchange of criminals under requisition orders

Governor Leedy issues a requisition on Missouri for Salaman Zumauit to be arrested for grand larceny in Olathe. A Missouri requisition on Samuel Smith for grand larceny, from Beaver County, is towarded by Governor Barnes of Oklahoma, with Smith in the custody of Sumner county sheriff. Subscribe for The State Journal.

Leedy Missouri Salaman Zumauit Olathe Barnes Oklahoma Samuel Smith Smith Sumner Coy

Getting Even Story Told At State House By Leahy

Kansas reporter Dave Leahy recounted a Wichita magician prank during a gathering at the state Insurance Commissioner’s office. He recalled how he pretended to help the illusionist by carrying a rabbit in his coat, only to reveal the staged trick to the audience and expose the fraud.

Leahy State House Hermen McNall Dave Kansas City Times 2 Man Wichita Commissioner McNall Eay— Mae Bugle Chet Crawford Wall Developments

Death in a Well near Howe Farm

A fatal accident on Tuesday at TD Howe farm southeast of town left Barney Martin, a single man about 30, entombed while blasting a well. He descended into the bottom and was overcome by gas before rescue. He died before help could reach him. no other person was present.

Chapman Beb Howe Barney Martin Tagle Teachise

Ex-Congressman Kirkpatrick Names Postmaster Candidates

Fredonia crowds watch as ex-Congressman Kirkpatrick tours nearby towns this afternoon to inspect fields and prepare recommendations for postmasters. He plans to visit Chetajuls, Arkarins City, Neodesna, Independance, Charaka, and other communities in his district to gather information and suggest nominees.

Kirkpatrick Fredonia Pitburghan Gaeres Chetajuls Arkarins City Colemty Miniei Neodesna Independance Sad Charaka

K P Sold Again Western Division Sold for 4500000

The Western Division of the Kansas Pacific road, 140 miles, was sold this morning at Union Pacific depot in North Topeka under the first mortgage. Alvin W. Kreck bought it for $4,500,000 for the reorganizing committee. The sale was conducted by Judge W D Cornish.

O. N Hsas Pacific Union Pacific North Topeka W. D. Cornish St. Paul Specksmaster Alvin W. Kreck Rilitond Heresty Kansas Pacific

How to Look Good

Health and appearance linked to vital organs. Poor liver or stomach condition harms looks. kidney issues pinch the face. Electric Filters touted as a tonic affecting stomach, liver and kidneys, purifying blood and improving complexion. Sold at Swift & Halliday drug store. 30 cents per bottle. Baldness blamed on heredity, sickness, mental strain, tight hats, overwork. Hall's ever may prevent it.

Swift & Halliday Drug Store Hall

Praise for Kansas by Union Pacific official

Willard S. Pierce of New York, chair of the Union Pacific reorganizaton committee, praises Kansas's progress and character. He notes state reforms, claims prosperity is returning, and says no plans for immediate improvements on the Kansas Pacific property but expects a post sale review by directors after confirmations. President H. G. Burt was recalled to Omaha, delaying a planned Denver trip. Secretary A. Krech, who bid in the sale, endorses Pierce's Kansas compliments.

U. P Kansas Willard S. Pierce New York Union Pacific Saissouri Pacific Pierce Mr. Pierce United States Tate Lines East Thas Kansas Pacific H. G. Burt Denver Omaha Afr Hurt AW. Krech

No Education for 50 000 Indians in Territory

Washington Feb 17 The secretary of War reports that the five tribes and the United States provide for white and negro education in Indian Territory only where direct appropriations exist. No such appropriation has been made, leaving more than 20000 children of both races with no school funding and risk of misery or displacement. Additional items note sugar machinery for Hawaii, electric semaphore lights on the Panhandle line, and St Marys Saving and Loan charter with $500000 capital.

Indian Territory Washington, D.C Secretary of War Colletoss Tegan United States Secrery St Marys Loan Association St. Marys Saving and Lean Association John ©. Moss August Orbacher Achille de Donder Fercule Pessemer Andrew Banerline St. Marys H. A. Airrich Wann J. N. Johnston Raneus City

Local Farm Goods Listing Highlights Beans Flour and Dried Fruit

A market snippet lists fifty bushels of Wisconsin navy bean crop at 25 cents per bushel and ten barrels of Wrights pure Wisconsin buckwheat flour with other items including fancy bright California evaporated apricots.

Wisconsin Navy Wright

Chet Crawford Sues For Ten Thousand Indignities

Guthrie Otilla dispatch says Chet Crawford of this city son of Mr Su 2 Crawford sues in district court for 10000 damages against Sheriff Rhine gert Policeman Joe Pentacost and royalty hotel owners Blosers Jones Morris. Crawford was arrested after displaying many postal money orders while settling a Guthrie hotel bill. He claims the incident injured his feelings and seeks 10000.

Guthrie Otilla Chet Crawford Su 2 Crawford Rhinegert Joe Pentacost Jones & Morris Royal Hotel Crawford Guthrie Hotel

Mine disaster at Verinigt Church colliery kills fifty

A deadly fire damp explosion struck the Verinigt Church inenglueck colliery near Himmeerly this morning. Thirty seven bodies have been recovered and dozens more miners are seriously injured. Authorities fear up to fifty deaths.

Serdam Prussia Pet Verinigt Church

California Lays Down Exposition Plan in San Francisco

A San Francisco committee of commercial and industrial bodies advised that a California exhibit at theTransmissiosippi exposition in Omaha is not practicable now due to lack of interest and no assurance of space. The group will report back to their organizations with the conclusion that the project should be postponed.

San Francisco California Omaha

Senators Grow Liberal on Coast Defenses in Senate

Washington February 17 discussion on coast defenses dominated the senate session. Many lobbied for full War Department estimates with some advocating $10,000,000 annual fortifications spending. Senator Teller signaled support for liberal outlays referencing Cuba and Hawaii. Early talks touched Kansas Pacific railroad sale with no action.

Washington Senate War Department Perkins Hare Btewart Hawley Crancher Lodge Teller Cuba

Sugar Trust Plans Aggressive Campaign War of Prices

New York reporters note the sugar trust aims to launch a bold campaign to curb competition. Arrangements are said to be completed and the trust claims it will trigger a price rise as an independent sugar refinery prepares to respond.

Sugar Trust New York

Hostetters Ration Measures Stir Food Trade

Fragmented in tone a distressed notice discusses rationing impacts on staples with mentions of sugar and coffee trade. It hints at a forthcoming wartime pricing shift and the need for independent markets to adapt. The passage reflects uncertain economic effects and caution over supply.

Boston Theater Hat Ordinance Sparks Demands

Citizens condemn a city theater rule requiring women to remove hats. The enforcement has waned as milliners report falling sales while opera goers keep their street hats. Critics call the ordinance arbitrary for banning bonnets and large feathers.

Boston Fem

School Board Warns Against Tobacco Sale to Children

Lima Ohio February 17 At a board of education meeting Superintendent Miller urged removal of tobacco and cigarettes from school reach saying children many as six years old have become physically deteriorated by use. He cited after school access and the need to enforce laws to protect pupils from smoking during school hours.

Lima Board of Education Miller Ssl

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