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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1898
Page
3
Local testimonials claim Ayer's Cherry Pectoral quickly relieves bronchial coughs and promotes sleep. Patients from Woodson West Virginia and Altoona Pennsylvania report rapid relief after a single bottle, calling the remedy curing and highly effective.
The Indiana Populist convention ended after a long quarrel approving a fusion-free platform. A state ticket was nominated including Secretary of State H. Murris, Auditor W. M. Park, Treasurer F. M. Grown, Clerk of the Supreme Court R. W. Thid, and Superintendent E. Packard, with reform planks on silver and female enfranchisement.
Tracked to Chicago area, investigation into a month old theft at Thxan Southern ticket office in Fhov- HH reveals Charles Collins as ringleader with J W Watermain implicated. The daring break in saw box damage and a plan to flee to Galvestos before arrest in Savileville. article mixes in unrelated patent medicine ad text.
Dodge City celebrates a $35,000 depot and hotel opening described as the finest reception in Western Kansas. The article details a two-story brick complex with copper accents, steam heating, modern kitchen and sleeping rooms, electric lights, and ornate woodwork.
A plan for a new hotel and depot complex in Dodge City proposed as the eastern terminal of the western division prompted citizen votes on funding. Details describe a 260 by 52 foot building with brickwork, terra cotta trim, copper roofs, and extensive first floor facilities including dining room, offices, and a banquet hall, plus a basement with storage and laundry. Committees formed public meeting and set groundwork for construction with broad support from local groups.
Guests gathered for a grand banquet in Dodge City to celebrate the opening of the Santa Fe Hallway depot and hotel. Speeches praised the new facility and its impact on westward growth, with hospitality led by caterer Pred Harvey and the Santa Fe Railway.
Columbus Ohio February 23 Leaders of the Liberty party meet to form steps toward affiliation with the Populist party. Officers chosen include R S Thomas chairman and F A Nuille secretary. State representatives are present and more are expected.
London reports a British notice detailing Chinese concessions after Sir Claude Macdonald negotiations. Foreign ships will access internal Chinese waterways from June, with foreigners allowed to use steamers. China rejects mortgaging Yaneth region and pledges a British inspector general of maritime affairs. Hu Nan port to open within two years.
Boston, Feb 22. The British ship Asia bound from Manila to Boston is believed wrecked near Nantucket in recent gales. Only scattered wreckage and two recovered bodies, a man and a girl, are found, with the crew of 20 reportedly perishing. Captain Dakin and family were aboard. cargo hemp valued at 724 bales, ship valued at 25,000 dollars.
Honolulu February 15 via Senator Francisco February 23 one of the darkest ready transfers on the island records Queen Dowager Kaniolani deeded in fee simple to her nephews Princes David and Cupid Kanarkase all her real and personal property. The exact value of their interest is not stated.
Fev. Sue Jones, a preaching evangelist in Atlanta, announces a gubernatorial bid and outlines a platform criticizing the Silver question as a state issue. He pledges to challenge corruption in church and politics, declaring readiness for public debate and to defend his principles even if he does not run.
Judge John Guthrie returned home Tuesday to find a party of Topeka Scottish friends awaiting him. He received a gold hexified cane as a token of friendship during an evening of song recitation and socializing. Attendees included James Cuthbert, Stuart MacDonald, James Clark and many others.
A health warning warns that excessive soda consumption can cause heartburn sour stomach and stomach distress. It cites stomach irritation and potential peritonitis from improper use of certain remedies. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are promoted as a safe digestion aid with claims of relief and improved appetite and strength.
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