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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1899

Page

3

Warner's Safe Cure Praised by Dr Burchmore for Kidney and Female Ailments

Dr. Burchmore of Beeton extols Warner's Safe Cure as a decisive treatment for kidney and bladder inflammation and related female disorders. He claims it cured acute Bright's disease in his experience and notes the drug's specificity and strong standing among physicians, urging sufferers not to despondent.

Burchmore Beeton F. B Burchmore M.D. Buffelk Suffolk Burchmere Warners Bre Barch Warner Harchmire Wright Bissell Fran

Fraud scheme nets New York victims in floral racket

New York investigators say a Fairfield Floral Company fraud swindled over 290000 from more than 259000 Working girls. The operation recruited via ads offering free instruction in artificial flower making and paid outfits, then pressed for deposits and fees. Arrests include Willem Skinner Mrs Angie Wing and Mrs Viola Ras, with charges of using the mails for fraudulent purposes.

New York Willem E Skinner Angie H. Wing Viola H. Ras Billa Mia Ras Wing Skinn Aliognd

January Imports Show Declines Across Tea Wool and Sugar

Treasury figures from several ports indicate January imports fell from the prior year for tea wool and sugar. Tea imports totaled 3,143 pounds valued at 87,500, wool imports reached 51,049 pounds yielding 6,235 in tariff, and sugar imports were 1,068,985 dollars versus 2,665 in the previous January.

Washington Fen United States

Gaffney Says Americans Superior Shots To Filipinos

Washington Feb 17 Small National Council on Women meeting heard informal report on Saucageum cropper in Citbeenskippe. Discussion touched on war with Spain and urged peaceful methods, arbitration, and social reform. Speakers stressed equal citizenship and cautioned against cultural superiority claims.

Gaffney National Council Panch Humphreys Pational Council Spain Patringi Clert United States Hannan G. Soloman Hinds Social Peare Frestituss Fc Fladina Cae Blake New York Owe Coun

Gomez's Latest War and Caribbean Unity Message

Fragmented text records a Spanish colonial context, referencing Porto Rico and a shift toward American territory, with a speaker claiming Antillacs as brothers and stressing unity among three Caribbean islands. The passage hints at diplomatic failure and the need for decisive action.

New York Boxing Champion Fitzsimmons Remains Champion

New York February 17. Robert Fitzsimmons remains the champion pugilist. A court in New York awarded 178 dollars to a defendant for services rendered in November 1894. The case references sparring and a hotel or merchant context, with extended courtroom detail and names of involved parties.

New York Bennet Onne Hotel & Grossman

McKinley Dinner Honors Imperial Policy at Boston Banquet

In Boston on February 17 President McKinley spoke at a Home Market Club event described as the largest banquet in the nation. He praised progress, the war with Spain, and U S responsibilities in the Philippines and Porto Rico, and thanked Dewey Otis and all who support U S efforts abroad.

Boston McKinney Home Market Club Hotel Touraine Mechanics’ Hall Paul Revere McKinley Inmense Company Washington Lincoln Admiral Dewey United States Mantle Gridley McKinsey Bishop Matlaties Quincy Reston Long Alger Weicurt Gage Smith Blixe Rollina New Hampshire Strong New Fork Plunkett Walcott Kinley Yong Honor Manny Fareer Rewuke Trrat Congress Manta Santiago Guam Porto Rico Philippines Cubs Porto Rito Dewey Otis

Philippine Reoccupation Moral Duty Beyond War

A historical reflection argues the United States must lead with moral obligation in the Philippines after Spain’s defeat. It emphasizes the duty to end Spanish sovereignty, establish order, protect life and property, and guide the islands toward humane governance, regardless of immediate political risk. The speaker contends there was no alternative to US control and urges Congress to ratify peace terms aligned with humanity and honor.

Congress Cuba Porto Rico Philippines Spain Oura <Ither United States Washington Manila Paris Philippine Islands Manus Arortes Aries Tertor Nut Ikibefor Senate of the In States Comireea Voul Simase Thas Ashi

The United States and Imperial Destiny Speech

A fragmented passage reflects wartime rhetoric praising American leadership and civilization. It envisions future global influence, liberty, education, and economic growth under democratic governance, with calls for sacrifice and national unity amid conflict. The text echoes propaganda themes of progress and civil rights tied to imperial reach.

Arrest of Swindler Dr. Bove in Newton

Dr Charles Bove was arrested in Newton and turned over to Edwards county sheriff. He wore a Red Cross uniform and claimed to serve the United States at four dollars a day. He obtained money by asserting his allowance awaited him in Kansas City.

Newton Charles Bove Edwards County Red Cross United States Kansas City

Gen Clay deed sparks marital dispute in Kentucky suit

In a Kentucky case, Gen Cassius M. Clay’s marriage to Dora Brock is challenged by a court filing. The document grants Dora life use of property and then to heirs, with half to informers and half to local poor, amid Dora and Riley Brock’s new marriage and prior divorce. The story merges legal action with a medical advertisement for Ely's Cream Balm addressing catarrh and hearing issues.

Clay Seaheane White Hall Riley Brock Woodland County Cassius M. Clay Dore Brock Riley Madison Woodford Dora Brock Ely Ely Brothers Warren Street New York J. W. Davidson Atty Lew Monmouth

Gloves Offered For Women By Hotel Oxford Manager

Prank Long, manager of Hotel Oxford and restaurant, announces Miller's See For sale only by ce ae agents for the fair sex. Kid gloves in desirable shades, with a warranted quality at Gloves Street.

Ce Ae P&l Prank Long Hotel Oxford and Restaurant

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