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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1899

Page

2

Baid to Own Hotel in Chihushua Whose Bar Pays $1 000 Per Day

A chaotic report details a hotel ownership dispute in Chihushua with figures suggesting a bar revenue of a thousand dollars daily. Names such as Hanson, Gillett, Troxell, and Arnold appear with mentions of travel, legal questions, and possible connections to Kansas City and Centropolis. The piece notes a U.S. angle, including a voyage from Wey York to Suez and a January arrival, amid speculation over ownership and financial interests.

Baid Chihushua Atchison Hanson Wi & Ve Marsh Mexico Ekhue Giliett Geith Troxell Gillett Enpia al Vest Centropolis Kansas Gilbert Tad Hanson Fatendoed Seaneon Mra_Gillett Kansas City Arnold Span

Peculiar Poisons and the Digestion Cure

A 19th century health note links imperfect digestion to toxins in the body. It explains that germs in food cause decay, affecting blood, brain, heart, and kidneys. It endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a remedy after meals, claiming they improve digestion, flesh, blood, nerves, eyes, and complexion. The ad promotes purchasing from Stuart Co. at Marshall, Michigan.

Bright Jose Ife Stuart Fearke Ss Or &Y Stuart Co Marshall Mich

Little Girl Crushed Under Wabash Engine in Caraga

A six year old girl Minnie Johnson was struck by a Wabash engine near Caraga Chicago. She was walking beside the tracks when the locomotive ran over her as her father watched from the edge of the track. The body was removed to the street crossing by the crew.

Caraga Chicago Wen Minnie Johnson Gil Darved Airdck Dopnea Teats

Captain Martin Resigns as Fort Scott Company Leader

Captain Martin of Company F in Fort Scott Kansas has tendered his resignation and is enroute home due to ill health from the recent battles. First Lieutenant Green is noted to have commanded the company and is expected to be elected captain. Martin, a school teacher, was a candidate for adjutant.

Fort Scott Kun Ren Martin Kapsas Volunteers Ac Manila Green Ger Wader Stanier

Death of Louis Miller Dedicated Chautauqua founder

Akron Ohio February 3 Louis Miller of this city died in a New York hospital after an operation. He was president of the Chautauqua Assembly and with Bishop Vincent founded it. He served as vice president of the board of trustees at Alliance College and led the Alman Miller Company in Alliance.

Vincent Chautauqua Assembly Akron New York Louisa Miller Air Miller Chautauqqun Mishon Vincent Bubdedt Tom Honolulu Corporation James A. Scrymier Pacific Cable Company of Far East Scrymer McKinley Congress Scrymser United States Philippines China Japan Australia Scrvmser Eastern Cable Company Secretary of State Pacific Cable Company Western Telegraph Commpany Eastern Telegraph Company Ching Berymser Huestis Tme Pacific

North Topeka society notes and oblique notices

North Topeka brief items include residents on sick lists and social visits. Mentions Mrs Gonder, G. W. Pusk visiting Bir. aid, and Hallie Hamrick from Monroe Street. Also notes D. D. S. Blyon dental ads and political nudges for ward representation.

Hair clipper Jorgenson seized after brutal hair cutting spree

Chicago police arrest J W Jorgenson alias Jack the Clipper at Wabash and Madison after he attacked six young women in The Fair district. Victims include Erna Fransky Ella Tuthill Minnie Hush and Charlotte Bauer, with one girl’s braid found on him. He cried at arrest claiming disgrace and insanity, while detectives Evans and Elliott pursued and subdued him.

Chicago W. Jorgenson Central Station Bern John Elliott John Evans the Fair Sash Jack the Jorgensen Bauer Charlotte Irving Park Boulevard Hush Minnie West Congress Fransky Kta Ogden Avenue Tyrhill Ella Monroe Avenue A. M. Rothschild & Co Siegel, Cooper & Cos Evans Tullow Jorgens Jorgenson West North Avenue Erna Franaky Elsie Langmann Itte Girs Jong Elliott and Evans A. GC. McCinrs É Co Wabash Avenue Madinin Street Filiott Victiss Erna Fransky Jorgenson's Pocket When He Was Searched At the Central Station Madison Street Mon- Tee State Streets Tel State Street Palmer House Elliott Vans Metilurg C. EB. Jorgenson Cerier Avenue Ella Tuthill Willa Tuthill Irs Tuthill A. M. Rothschilds & Co Theogh Miss Tuthill Jareenson Siegel, Cooper & Co Eril Dorernsen Jurgenson Bins Columbia Business and Trade College Epecine

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Society Pages

A disjointed social roundup records O. N club gatherings at Woetherell’s and a Topeka avenue party hosted by Mrs. Ger P Ashton. Guests, prizes, and humorous bean-counting mix with numerous notices of residents traveling, visiting, or ill, including Mrs. Tewksbury, Miss Leila Little, Mrs. Charles Hood Smith, and Mr. J. F. DuMont.

Ger. P. Ashton Topeka Avenue Margaret Bear Mabel Knowles Delle Small M. A. Low BM. A. Low L. C. Wasson C. B. Teed A. EC .Thompson Ely Turner C. W. Snyder Frey Dan Small J. A. Finney J. Bear Edwin Ranwles Sutton WF. Schoch Frank Hobart A. A. Hurd A. S. Ohmer W. H. Johnston Winifred Wagner Grace Cursla Bessle Kittle Pennell Atchison Werner Hiellé Small Ashton Nigh Five Robert Pierce Charles Kitchell Colorado Springs Marlit Jones Leavenworth Topeka John Norton Kansas City Anna McArthur G. Willett Ottawa Taylor Street Doe Wilson Wentworth Miliary Academy T. W. Crosby F. A. Lewie EH. Bradbury Charles Hiood Smith Convention Hall Sousa W. S. Lindsay Leila Little Emporia Theodore Hammatt F. EH. Wenn Potwin Tewksbury Manchester N. H A. 5. Johnson David Norton Chillicothe Quincy A. V. Auler Monroe T Helping Hands Society First Congregational Church Alice Wood Far West Street Frank Baker Brockman Cameron Miller Ilinois Nebraska Iowa

Scarce sugar and butter spark Yukon river report

Advices through November 26 describe limited supplies at Rampart City and Fort Hamilton with no imminent shortage. About 2,000 at Rampart City and 200 at Fort Hamilton, general health good. Monarch, Rideoun, Evans, and Mary F. Graff carry cargo. ice breakup risks river steamers Herman, Dawson City, Coy, Stoneman, Yukoner. Several vessels stranded near Apheon Pass with crews moving gear to avoid crushing.

Seattle Yukon River Rampart City Fort Hamilton Monarch Dahl River Rideoun Evans Mary F. Graf Khemn

Triplets Die After Ingestion Of Newspaper Ink

Unclear report from Pana details a tragic incident where a triplet child Jennings, son of Mr and Mrs Douglas Shinnifeld, is said to have died from newspaper ink poisoning. The father, an engineer on the Baltimore and Ohio Western Railway, was noted as a Bryan admirer. Other fragmented notes mention a Morgan Nicaragua canal bill and a Degree of Honor lodge event on Kansas Avenue with a 10 cent admission.

Pana Jen— Ningad Douglas Shinnifeld William, Jennings and Bryan Baltimore Bryan Fiim Kansas Ansas Avenue

Drinks or No Drinks for Chicago Women's Athletic Club

Chicago reports a brewing row over alcohol at the new Chicago Women's Athletic Club chaired by Mrs P D Armour. Members debate liquor after Turkish baths as the club near the Art Institute prepares spring opening with prominent social figures among its members.

Chicago Women’s AC Chicago the Tribune Chicago Woman's Athletic Club P. D. Armour Cabinet Ié Michigan Ayenus Art Institute PD. Armour Cyrus H. McCormick BR. W. Roloson RS. Lyon J. Ogden Armour Chauncey J. Biair Charles Henrotin Ferdinand W. Peck Emmons Blaine Marold F. McCormick

Senate adds 12 million to river and harbor bill

Washington Feb 17 Senate commerce committee completed its river and harbor bill review. The last act adds a provision for the Nicaragua canal. The bill awaits printing and report tomorrow. Cash appropriations rise about 2 million over the house figure and continuing contracts increase by about 10 million. Also: Queen arrives with 11 Japanese aboard. An inspector investigates suspected bribery, leading to arrests. Thomas A Edison Jr to wed Marie Louise Toubey in New York.

Washington Fibiz Senate Committee On Commerce Senate Senate Communities On Commerce House San Francisco British Columbia Inspector Ceffney Ulegal Young Edison New York Thomas A. Exilwon, Jr Marie Louise Toubey Casino Opera Company

New Goods Shoes-at Low Prices for All Ages

In the way of New Goods is a ladies' neat cloth top Lace Shoe priced at 2.25, with 146 pairs of ladies' fine Kid Button Shoes from 2.50 to 3.50. Child's Kangaroo Calf Button or Lace Shoes offered for 0.98, while stock lasts. Tomorrow only, men’s 2.50 shoes for 2.25 and 2.25 shoes for 2.00? ladies’ misses lace shoes highlighted as dressy and serviceable.

L. L Madras Waiata

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NEW Crawford Theater Matines and Wight Lewis Lindsay Dyche Greenland Arctic Regions Alaska Wild Animals of North America Batcomy the Heart Chicago Logan Ant Treia Tne Frises 5 Princeton Suez Eunboar Eesua Wey York Marills Manila Lieut Green Louis Miller North Topeka W. J. Sheets W. TK Cnd Mrs Gonder Jackson Street BF. Pax Upland Kan RE Jones G. W. Pusk Fort Wayne Ind Will Forbes MM. Hale First ‘Ward Ladies' Guild Church of the Good Shepherd Hichard Jones Hust Gordon Street Jessie Steele Mrs. Long Quincy Street Hallie Hamrick S23 Monroe Street Geneva Irwin Fraternal Aid Association Lawrence L. A. Ryder Honf. Fowler J.N. Heney Fowler Big Faila Boston Tuttie, Smith & Co Woodmen Shawnee Camp Hamilton J. W. Jorgenson Jack the Clipper Vic Social and Personal O. N Woetherell D. T. Nicoll L. D. Reel J. E McLeod A. F. Robinson Epps W. H. Davis HJ. Wingert J. G. Fleishman J. L. P. Billiger J. H. Wetherell B. E Pitts Grace Pierson Lenora Hates R. E. Thomas O. Dalton L. J. Culver Fred Tuckerman The Yukon Scrymler Reese Ee the New Model Supply Store Kemper & Paxtons
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