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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1897

Page

3

Ayer's Cathartic Pills Promoted as Daily Remedy

Before Retiring, Before Retiring, take Ayer's Pills and you will sleep better and wake in better condition for the day's work. Ayer's Cathartic Pills have no equal as a pleasant and effective remedy for constipation, biliousness, sick headache, and all liver troubles. They are sugar-coated and perfectly prepared, avoiding annoyances common with other pills. Ask your druggist for Ayer's Cathartic Pills. When other pills won't help you, Ayer's is THE PILL THAT WILL.

Ayer

New Kansas Bishop Hosts Manitou Castle Gala Reception

A grand ball in Manitou Colorado features Father Franecelon the new bishop of Concordia Kansas, hosting a Bradley Martin style event at Miremont Castle. Washington guests, Colonial costumes, and a showcase of architecture blend with a fund raiser for the public library, drawing notable figures from Colorado Springs and distant towns.

Manitou Kent Concordia Kan Franecelon Colorado Miremont Castle Colorado Springs Hatiet White Mountain Washington Mangdolin Coltnbhi Mtrdaenes Thornton Arthur James Charles Smiley Harry Thornton Claude Glasser Costae Wik David Lord George Washington Ening Sohn Aligall Adama W. A. Bell H.W Grafton Thomas Jefferson Mary Ann Wetcot C. H. Peters Michamberu J. Holt Arvat Caseerts Hsigwr -Orchestre Spris¢gs Manitou Mandolin Club d. @. Smith C. L. Elienwood Walter Srnbala Charles Weills Kid Prandon Hradley Blartin France Spain Frafroion Father Francelon Pather Francelon Santa Fe Laney Leo XII Archbishop Capelle Matz Cardinal Batolli Denver Mortcclme Sanitarium Mani

Living skeleton John Battersby of Barnum's show dies

Obituary notes the death of John Battersby once billed as the living skeleton with a 45 pound frame. He married Hanna Perkins, a 400 pound counterpart from Barnum's show, and their daughter, a striking blonde, survived by Philadelphia in 1859. The piece recounts their remarkable life and contrasts in body size.

John Battersby Barnum Almena Battersby Rettersisy Hattersby Harnum John Hanna Perkins Kattersby Bi Leaness Philadelphia John Hattersby Grate Howman

Judge Piper Sparks Manhattan Methodist Conference

The Venerable Judge John Piper, founder of Manhattan, prompts the Kansas conference to meet in March in the city. At age over 80 he helped secure a meeting place, headed a subscription for additions with figures and names aiding construction, and will welcome the conference at a large convenient church.

John Piper M. E Manhattan Kansas Atenison The Judes Key Gil

Fredonia Oil Mill Ships Meal to Liverpool

The Fredonia link of and Paint works owned by Mr. F. H. Lyater now ships 40 cars of oil meal to Liverpool via Galveston. The sale was enabled by Mr. Lenter’s efforts and reduced freight to the Gulf of Mexico. The center of the state's flax industry, the mill crushes about 100 thousand bushels per year and is among three mills in the state producing oil and byproducts.

Fredonia Fredonia Linked OF and Paint Works F. H. Lyater Liverpool Galveston Lenter Mexico

Meeting Discusses AOUW Graded Assessment Plan in Salina

The Salina session of the A O U W largely debated adopting a graded assessment plan over the current level system. A. P. Bilch’s paper The Kansas Workman of Minneapolis appeared in the official paper for the coming year. Next meeting planned for Wichita, expected to close this evening.

Salina A. P. Bilch Karsas Workman Minneapolis Wichita

Gambling to Stop in Leavenworth Meeting Decree

The police board in Leavenworth voted to suppress all gambling devices including slot machines. After a two hour session they adjourned with a sweeping rider directing police to enforce a prohibition on all forms of gambling. The action caused stir and mixed reaction in the community.

Leavenworth

Death by Own Action Near Norton

J M Atterbery of Norton aged about fifty died by hanging yesterday morning at his home ten miles southeast of Norton. He was a weaver by trade and a respected resident. No cause is given for the act.

MM Atterbery Norton J. M. Atterbery Here Wes

Leavenworth mayoral candidate named by Populists

Leavenworth Populists nominate fruit merchant William J H Farrell as mayor candidate after a Saturday meeting and central committee discuss city convention. Arrests reported in Valery Falls for weapon and dice incident. McPherson notes farmer’s armed men seen near a wagon. Parson s notes petty larceny fines. Jennings reports a Wisconsin man killed by freight train severing his arm. Hutchinson notes H F Hatch appointed Michigan state penitentiary shirt contract department superintendent. Council Grove adopts tax plan requiring business houses to pay into treasury, with refunds after local taxes are set.

Leavenworth William JH. Farrell Valery Falls Gues— Sey McPherson Ruher Waymner Uikic Apting Wacom Parsons C. EL Pickett Dell Frank Solomon Ini E.R. Buppery Yereray Mieke Jule Howan Bully Conta Oswego Constabla Jones Jennings Schwelteur Wisconsin Hutchinson H. F Hatch Arkansas City Kat Mere Wenaeh Michigan State Kansas

Greatest snow shed deflects in Sierra Nevada snow and alarms

Denver Feb 2 The Sierra Nevada snow shed on the Central Pacific line is described as the greatest in the world. It runs forty miles with thirty unites shielded, equipped with a fire department and an electric alarm system. Fire crews patrol the route from Blue Canyon Summit and Truckee while trains are guided by manual signals to safety.

Denver Albany Sierra Nevada Mountains Central Pacific Sierra Reson Bive Canon Summit Truckee Frasier Fateh Sacramento Canon Sierras Tiwan

Penn student joins Cuban insurgents as sergeant

Roland Fortescue, nephew of Theodore Roosevelt, a Penn senior and former Pennsylvania quarterback, sailed from Philadelphia on the Seminole with a sergeant’s commission to Cuba. He departed after a farewell in New York, amid student cheers and questions about his parents’ address. Fortescue is said to be the advance guard of a 60 man contingent heading to Cuba.

Roland Fortescue Roosevelt New York Roland Portescue University of Pennsylvania Senor Palma Junta Philadelphia Cubs UK Pennsylva Fortescus Jacksonville Cuba Fortescue Tye Pennsylvania

Indian Claims Debate on Pawnee Fund in Senate

In the Senate Chilton of Texas attacked a committee amendment to pay Pawnee Delaware funds. The dispute over local claims against old settlers and western Cherokees revived. Chandler pressed the amendment as unfair to claims. Chilton cited Massachusetts Indian abuses. Senators Hoar and Lodge objected. Chandler questioned Chilton’s birthplace.

Washington Senate Chilton Derm. Tex Court of Claims Chandier New England Miles Boston Harbor Massachusetts Mr. Mar Indiana Hoar Lodet Mr. Chitton New

12000 Men in Line for Inauguration Parade

Washington February report details a civic pageant with 12000 men and many bands leading the organizations. National League of Republican clubs president Woodmanvee to command the first division. brigade leadership and officers named from Pennsylvania Maryland Georgia and New York. Bell meets with the White House to arrange the president elects reception and inaugural ball tickets selling fast.

Washington Fev Woodmanvee National League of Stepublican Ehube John A. Weldersham Pennsylvania W. A. Johnson Maryland Thomas P. Ivy eGoreia Quiles New York John Cochran Murat Hulistead Bell White House Cleve~ Inc Executive Mansion Cleveland

Inauguration Excursion Fares From Lines For Washington Visit

Railroads announce special excursion fares for travel to Washington for the presidential inauguration. Balt more & Ohio and BR & O R R sell round trips from Ohio Indiana and Illinois with multiple travel dates and return by March 10. Train options include direct routes via Akron Pittsburgh and via Britaire Gratton with Pullman sleepers and superior dining service. Information available from L A Allen, B and O R L agent, Chicago. One Minute Cough Care ad ends. Unity tea tomorrow night.

Washington United States Baltmore & Ohio RR Air Police Ohio Indiana Ilinos Simlar Ticke BR & OR. R Wew All America Akron Pittaberg Britaire Gratton L. A. Alien Grand Central Station Chicago

War ships urged to Cuba to protect Americans

Senate debate centers on Allen urging immediate U S action. Call for sending warships to Cuban ports to secure American citizens amid reports of arrests, searches, and alleged barbarities. Debate references Sanguilly case, treatment, and Spanish conduct, with calls for strong U S response.

Washington Senate Allen Cuba United States Selaié Congress Morgan Committee On Foreign Relations Httle Sanguilly Hoar Sanguilfly Ar. Moreau Sanguifly Mr. Morean Caloma Ton Yard Moreau Lees Spain Daniel Chama Cubu Sancuilly

Senators Clash Over Cuban Resolution And Indian Bill

A heated Senate debate erupted over the Cuban resolution and a pending Indian bill. Daniel condemned bureaucratic delays while Allen moved to displace the Indian Bill with the Cuban measure. Hill pressed for a recorded vote as the roll call followed amid strong interest.

United States Senate Daniel Spain Cuban Resolution, Mr. Allen Mr. Hill

National game conference details in Baltimore

At a three day conference in Baltimore the board of arbitration will address grievances between players and managers led by Willum H. Meg and Frank Foreman. The Indianapolis club inquiry and Varints rules loom large as trades and privi era talks unfold with Louisville executives hinting at player moves and possible deals with Quin and others.

Baltimore Board of Arbitration Sonmider Willum H. Meg Louisville Frank Foreman Enilienapoliaye Pritsh Clnelzny Indkianpalix Clube Een Ronletva Priviiere Chiening Harry Pulliam Lowisville Tavine Acme Maanager James F. Rogers Quin Iowa Brush van der Ane Tyne Holliday Roger Connor New York Fale Taylor-Clements Boston Manger Frook

Harbor Bill Cuts Down Senate Reductions

Senate appropriations committee trims sundry civil bill allocations including harbor costs for excavations at Unkland California and a $150,000 appropriation to survey the deep water canal linking the Great Lakes to the ocean. Also funds for a branch soldiers home at Springs South Dakota and continued Nicaragua survey work.

Senate Washington Senate Committee On Appropriations Cal Great Lakes Ocean At Springs 5. D Nicaragua

Acquittal for Famous Theatrical Manager Duncan Harrison

Duncan Harrison, well known theatrical manager, was acquitted in criminal court of five accusations including larceny and assault with intent to kill. The jury rejected the charges after a lengthy trial, and Harrison plans to return to New Orleans to pursue the case further. Cleveland carriage trains arrive in Princeton as President Cleveland's forces are observed nearby.

Triuropha New Geleans Dusran i Mere Fron Toponler Ints anaWer Harrison New Orleans

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