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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1898

Page

3

Danger in Soda and Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets

An early 20th century health notice warns against excess soda use linking it to stomach and intestinal danger. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe digestion aid, claiming they digest food, curb sour stomach, and improve appetite without being laxative. Free literature offered by Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.

Aoda Sda Harlindson Hiuart Werth Stuart Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Nature Changed by Bite: Rattlesnake's Mark on Carrie Ponder

Miss Carrie Ponder of Georgina, Ga died at 1 oclock after a three year battle since a rattlesnake bite in Walker County. Her mind reportedly shifted to serpent-like traits, with eerie visions and a final death after hours of convulsive symptoms as onlookers recounted a chilling, supernatural transformation.

Georgina Carrie Ponder Mies Ponder Walker County Ponder Porter

Santa Fe Fire Destroys Household Goods Shipment

Fire on a sidetrack near Wellington destroys George Wolz household goods in a box car loaded with a cow and 20 chickens. The blaze spreads from the car to a nearby shed as Will Walls reports a spark and crews rush to control the flames. Most contents are lost, including the Wolz family items.

Wellington George Wolz Amitts Will Walls Mr. Wolf

Ingalls and Old Mike from the Inciensious Journal

For more than forty years Mike served the Big Four as a devoted engineman. After a fateful inspection failure he is told to retire, but a telegram from President Ingalls preserves his career. Amid rumors of cuts, Mike remains steadfast, aided by hope and a neighborly tale.

Inciensious Journal Mike Big Four Indianapolis Cincinna Clemnst Inquall Mary Mile Cincinnati Ingalls Mikes Misty Eyes Tagallk Miike Tam Biusy Union Station Indianapolle Messenger Michael Indianapoli Ta| Hienpolis Cintinnath M. E. Ingauls Mel. Ingalls

Santa Fe Refrigerator Cars Arrive for Fruit Trade

Kansas City services reshape rail operations with the Missouri Kansas association abolishing its Gate of Consolidation office. A. M. Hoener moves to the Kansas City office as more Erie employees likely transfer there. Loading, unloading of all cars in Kansas, Indian Territory, and Oklahoma to be centralized in Kansas City. Santa Fe’s first of 300 refrigerator cars, built to top standards, arrives. General Purchasing Agent W. E. L. Hedges notes increased fruit traffic from California and Rocky Ford.. United States rail interests show plans for expanded operations and personnel shifts.

Santa Fe Hocky Ford Col Kansas City Missouri @ Kkanese association A. M. Hoener Erie Kansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Wells & French Co Chicago Lotsat Bnd California Rocky Ford Cal W. EL Hedges Frank Benson Issick Amos Beeler Engine Emporia Snyder Newton Sun Club L. T W. Tun

Watching Switch Signals on the Santa Fe Route

Santa Fe adopts a new system to verify switch and semaphore signals. Rear brakemen report from the end of trains detailing signal positions and lamp status, including danger indications. Reports go to the division trainmaster for future reference.

Santa Fe Soom Be

Crowd for Emporia Ball at O. R. C. dance

Emporia telegram reports a large winter social event at the O. R. C. dance Tuesday evening with fifty passes issued for Newton and Florence guests. To manage the crowd the committee requires one lady per man and prohibits admittance of ladies without a gentleman escort.

Emporia Newton and Florence Newton

Santa Fe Bridge Burns Delays Trains Near Peabody

A small structure near Peabody caught fire yesterday afternoon between Florence and Peabody causing a temporary halt to Santa Fe trains. No accident reported. In other notes, Frisco grading from Sapulpa to Oklahoma City will start next week with 20 teams and 600 men already assembled. laborers began moving to the new line.

Santa FE Peabody Florence Frisco Springfield Sapilos T. D Oklahoma City Sapulpa

Klondike mining claims eyed by Rothschilds agents

A Tacoma article notes Joseph Ladue and North American Transportation and Trading Co as agents for Rothschilds in Klondike claim purchases. Report claims $40,000 in deposits paid, suggesting a British firm plans vast mining investment, fueling speculation of control over Klondike mines.

Tacoma Wart Joseph Ladue Utd Bayes North American Transportation End Trading Company Klondike 1 Rothschilds Canany Chicags San Franleo Rothrohilde Evetish Talking Howce Klondike

Spain and United States navies compare in 19th century clash

An analysis notes the US Navy’s superiority in battleships with the Texas and Abe Lincoln as premier ships, while Spain’s second class vessels and cruisers show heavier guns but weaker overall power. It cites crew totals, reserves, and historical tensions from Virginius and cross-Atlantic patrols, with speculative war implications.

Washington United States Bocin Maine Havana Texas Spain Spilin Maxinchunetts Indiana Qrocon Earsatee Kentucky Wisconsin Alabama Iowa New York Brooklyn Vizcaya United States Navy Crenista New Orleans Taltel States

State Populists Rally Across Localities for June Meeting

Anti Leedy papers criticize a June convention for state offices. Lyman Naugie of Wellington denounces June 29 as harvest time, arguing farmers cannot attend. Sixth District Populists announce a convention set for June 7 to select candidates. The movement seeks to influence state leadership amid farmers and professional politicians.

Lyman Naugie Wellington Leedy

Sixth district convention to nominate congress candidate at Smith Center

The Sixth district committee selected June 7 for the convention at Smith Center. Colby meeting brought Taylor Hiddle and state committee backing for early campaigning. McCormick likely renominated. Bourbon County Republicans feud over delegation between Jon Crider and Ed Gates with Crider as A C T U W grand master asserting strength in the Second district.

Tional Congress Smith Center Congressional Committee Colby Taylor Hiddle State Committee Sixth District Riddle McCormick Bourbon County Fort Scott Lewlers Kansas Spencers

Junction City Union backs Hessin for governor endorsement

The Junction City Union announces support for John B Hessin for governor and urges Kansas Republicans to nominate men of eminent ability and unimpeachable character. The editor asserts Hessin possesses the required qualifications to lead the ticket this year.

Junction City Union George Clark John B. Hessin Republicans of Kansas Hessin Iter Trivallcan

County backing shapes Clark delegation contest

The report notes home county support for Clark and signals Union opposition to his candidacy, foretelling a spirited battle for the delegation from that county as delegates from other counties are courted for cooperation.

Rude returns to Democrats amid Cowley fusion debates

Dr T J Rude of Winfield who left the Democrats to join the Populists announces his return as Cowley county Populist chairman The move follows a long fusion dispute Frank Thomas credits the Democratic rally in Topeka for the shift The article notes ongoing negotiations among Democrats Populists and Republicans in the region and mentions a lecture by J Wille Gleed on temperance and state ownership.

T. J. Rude Winfield Ias Cowley County Frank Thomas Topeka Dr Rude Bryan and Silver Chicago Anses City Times James Willis Gleed J. Wille Gleed Kan Republican Temperance Teagre Kansas Ym.c. A Republican Temperance League Democratic Star Central Committee Fourth Job Madden Terperia B.S. Martin Marion Congress Madden Martin

Severe Blizzard Hits Milwaukee and Statewide Snow

A northern blizzard blankets Milwaukee with a foot of snow as rail lines halt and streetcar service collapses. Across the state, drifting snow slows trains and blocks some routes, with reports of continued heavy winds and accumulations, while a local notice promotes a hair dye event at Oakland Presbyterian Church tomorrow night.

Milwaukee Wis Paul Alin Waces Erate

Irrigation Fight Delegates Meet in Wichita

About thirty delegates attended a convention in Wichita on February 7 to discuss irrigation aims and a government suit prepared for Senators Aaker and Marrin. Chairman Jewett named the executive committee and officers, with plans to begin decisions and actions within a week.

Wichit Wichita D. Jewett Mady Gurmanuene Oreoriteation Und Free W. Graves Eugeestioan Uiat Wiletter Moti Costae Fee Aaker Marrin Wibington P. Ti. Carpenter Hutaminvon A. Muckmen Arkaeaus Eaciurt Jewett

Clay Clement A Kissed Troubled Show Ends

In Tuptin Missouri on February 2 Chey Clement and his company clashed during a Joplin tour week leading to the resignation of the leading lady. A quarrel over stage roles caused Miss Melwen to faint as tensions flared between Clement and his cast amid audience unrest.

Tuptin Chey Clement Joplin Ma Guitar Seal Merwen Trouve Ate Clemente Clements Wite Iruyete Miss Kenwyn Joplis Clement Mies Cysssid

Topeka man seeks modern house west of Kane Avenue

A Topeka businessman seeks to buy or rent a modern house with six to eight rooms, bath, furnace or hot water heat, a yard, and a yard of transfer station area preference. Include price and address, with provisional terms and local transportation details.

Topeka Kanes Avenue Leelahi Lawrence Union Pacific

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