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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1897

Page

3

Dissection and body procurement at Kansas Medical College

Hearings reveal duties of anatomy professors and the men who procured bodies for dissection. Witnesses describe committee roles, janitor access, and the handling of mutilated remains amid ongoing scrutiny of the college's practices and a fatal grave robbery connected to Rochester cemetery.

Thestas Kansas Medical Thinean Kencas Medical Eptreme Decemer J.C. McClintock Kaneas Medical College A. Johnson Crus Doran Mit Judge Horton Judge Hortons Johnson Jahiron WE McVey J. E. Minney

Off for the War 300 Men With Arms For Cuba

Dallas reports a large Cuban expedition has sailed from Pass Caballo toward the Queen of the Antilles. About 200 armed frontiersmen chiefly from Colorado and West Texas join with New Mexico volunteers under the Colorado New Mexico network. Arms and ammunition valued at 140000 rounds were shipped quietly from Dallas Port Worth and St. Louis to aid the expedition. The group aims to link with Colonel Roger Comand of Americana or General Garcia in Cuba.

Cuba Dallas Tex the News Today Gulf Coast Texas North Texas Port Worth St. Louis Roger Comand Americana Garcia

Charity Pawn Shop Runs Key Provident Report

New York February 12 The Provident Loan Society operating the charity pawn shop released its second annual report. It notes it charges more than a third above typical pawn rates yet remains able to pay 6 percent dividends. The philanthropic group, run by unpaid officers, has issued loans at 2 percent per month with no storage charges and offers extensions of four to six months grace. Pledges are returned once loans and interest are paid.

New York Provident Loan Society

Ducks Measured in Flight by Triangulation Over Neponset River

New York February 15 A flock of ducks flying near the Neponset River and over the Blue Hill Observatory was tracked by observers Ferguson and Helm Clayton using triangulation. They recorded apex and subsequent observations to determine the flock’s velocity at 47.8 miles per hour with a north wind while the birds moved southwest. The report also notes a patient, Ward L. Smith of Frederickstown Missouri, cured by Chamberlains Calo Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after trying various doctors.

York Nepon‘et Blue Hill 5 & Ferguson Helm Clayton Acrose Neponset River Ward L. Smith Frederickstown Europe America Chamberlain K. 7 Hall Sixth Quincy Taylors Orchestra M. W

OBVIOUS TENSION BETWEEN LAW, TRANSPORTATION, AND RAILROADS

A speech by GEO F Stone of the Chicago Board of Trade at the National Transportation Association meeting urges steady legal enforcement and not pooling schemes, arguing railroads must receive fair remuneration while shippers and merchants win equitable access to transportation benefits. He cautions lawmakers against undermining the law and pleads for sustained reform through Congress, courts, and mercantile groups.

Chicago Board of Trade National Transportation Association Frank Barry Milwaukee Tollow George , Stone Chicago Board of Trade Stone el Hv Congress Wiener Unie i Itelf Commission Temple of Justice

Cleveland Chooses Rev John H McJunkin as Chaplain

President Cleveland names Rev. John H. McJunkin of Missoula Montana as chaplain in the fleet on William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska's recommendation. McJunkin, a young Presbyterian minister, earns high praise from Bryan and various quarters for the appointment.

Cleveland Bryan Washington William Jennings Bryan Nebraska John H. McJunkin Missoula McJunkin Presbyterian Buckingham

Secretaries Arrival in Charleston Amid Welcome

Secretary Herbert and party reached Charleston from Washington to a brilliant reception. Naval salutes greeted them as they toured the harbor and visited the squadron at the mouth of the harbor aboard Colfax. State officials and South Carolina leaders accompanied the delegation for a water carnival visit. The blockade is reported ended with ships anchored without formal formation.

Herbert Charleston D. C Washington Atlantic Coast Line Gheradi Etnator Butler Farrow The Treasury McHough Navy Department Jarvis H. Finley Smythe Naval Reserves Colfax General Assembly of South Carolina Columbia

International Marriage at Nashville Ceremony Draws Notables

In Nashville's First Presbyterian church on February 18, Miss Elizabeth Brown wed Hon Archibald Majoribanks of England. The ceremony, officiated by Rev Dr Vance, featured flags and regal regalia. Guests included Lady Aberdein, Earl Abern, and Lady Marjorie, with Lt Col Strathy and Mrs Strathy in attendance.

Nashville Tenn First Presbyterian Church Rey Lady Aberdewn Canada Earl Aberdern Majorie Mmbers Majoribanks Florida

Editorial critique of Dr Abbott in The Christian Advocate

New York February 18 Dr J M Buckley editor of The Christian Advocate editorially denounces Dr Lyman Abbott for his sermons on The Bible as Literature He contends Abbott is not orthodox and criticizes his influence on evangelical churches while praising his character philanthropy and linguistic talents within broad speculative critique.

Buckley Abbott New York J. M. Buckley The Christian Advocate Lyman Abbott New England

Calve Cancels St Louis Appearance Amid Westward Song Tour

New York reports prima donna Calve cannot appear in St Louis February four, citing a grueling westward itinerary from New York to Chicago and back. She plans to stay away for four weeks, while engagements in Chicago, Tuesday, and Wednesday unfold. Fusion Complete in Michigan as Democrats, silver Republicans, and Populists nominate for supreme court and regents. George L.apte of Mennion named for justice, Stanley E. Park hill and Thorpe Rupert named for regents.

New York Maurice Gray Calve St. Louis Damroseh Chicago Michigan Grand Rapids George L

Discovery Saved His Life at Beaverville Drugstore

J Callioutte, druggist of Beavers ville TI, touts Dr King’s New Discovery as lifesaving for La Grippe. He recounts a wife’s illness, doctors’ failures, and rapid improvement after three bottles. Free trial offered at J J Jones’ drug store at 6th and Kevlas avenues. Regular size one dollar.

J. Callioutte Beaversville Kine la Grippe Dr. King Ava J. J. Jones Cth Kevcas Avenue

Santa Fe Route Limited Appeals Topeka Schedules

Santa Fe Route Limited leaves Topeka Thursdays and Sundays at 1:30 pm with vestibulated Pullman Palace Sleepers and Buffet Smoking and Dining Cars. California Express runs daily at 4:35 pm with Pullman Palace and Tourist Sleepers. Homeseekers excursion dates February 16 March 2 and 16 with depot contact at Fifth Street and Cromwell & Jefferson. Also an oak dinner at First Baptist Friday 5:20 pm. admission 5 cents.

First Baptist Churen

Dog wedding in high society sets canine marriage trend

A New York Herald inspired tale reports Mme Ephrussi hosting the first dog wedding. Diane the poodle wed Le Petit Major in a ballroom full of guests in evening dress, with canine attendants, a Mairie officiant, and a formal reception.

New York Herald France Mme. Ephrussi Baron Alphonse de Bothechil Diane Major M. Major Ephrasei Baron Rothschild Comte de Certenex M. Je Maire Maire

Harper's Magazine 1897 preview the new numbers

Harper's Magazine 1897 highlights fiction by Du Maurier Stockton and Howells with notable stories by Twain Nelson Davis Wister King and others. Also science features by Williams Wilson and Lummis plus Africa and Mexico essays and portraits of recent events including the czar’s coronation. Subscriptions offered with postage free to the United States Canada and Mexico.

du Maurier Thomas Nelson Paes Richard Harding Davis Owen Wister John Kendrickie Ruth McEnery Stuart Octave Thanet Mary E Wil King Henry Smith Williams Andrew Wilson Mexico Charles F. Lummis Harper's Magazine Woodrow Wilson John Hack MacManters Jares Barnes Gen G A. Forsyth Howell Africa East Poultney Bigelow Expres Harver & Brothers United States Canada Harper & Brothers P. O

Calvin Hayes Bound Over In Apple Theft Case

Calvin Hayes, a commission merchant, was bound over to the district court for trial on embezzlement charges after a preliminary hearing. A warrant for his son was issued. Hayes had allegedly received 200 crates worth 325 dollars from Be. Thomas W. Pelham of New York and did not settle. The bond was reduced from 1000 to 500 and Hayes remains in jail pending trial.ysyllabic

Calvin Hayes District ‘Court Aus Franee Parry Mr. Hayes Thomas W. Pelham New York Ah. Petham Hugene Hayes Sheri Kepler Lowes

Guugar Will Plead Woman Suffrage Case in Supreme Court

Lafayette Ind Feb 1 3 Mrs Helen M Guogan president of the Indiana Woman Suffrage Association and member of the bar will argue before the Supreme Court in Annapolis tomorrow in the celebrated Test Vote case. Many jurists say women have strong reasons to support suffrage and the court expects substantial argument and evidence. Tonight at 1st M church 25 cents. Coal ads follow.

Supreme Court Lafayette Ind Helen M. Guogan Indie Woman Suffrage Asvoriathen Endo

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