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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1898

Page

2

Bad Trusts Blaze in Joint Traffic Case Amid Court Test

The U S Supreme Court hears the Joint Traffic case as the government seeks to force railroads into a nationwide agreement. Justice Brewer questions the claim that competition is life of trade while defense argues regulation may restrain trade and that the agreement targets only legitimate competition. The debate centers on whether the joint arrangement serves public interest or suppresses market dynamics.

Washington Supreme Court of Tnited United States Ltn Eterna Benalur Kamune Tongbank Phelpy Japon C. Carter New York Ikiller Hicherda Tuchalis Pranamiksnurt Fease Posta Kamgrest Carter Rey Curpany

Morrow's Kidneids Sold As Kidney Remedy Card

An advertisement extols Morrow's Kidnevids as the ultimate cure for kidney diseases. It claims the yellow tablets revive dead organs, restore energy, and prevent serious illness from overwork or indiscretions. The copy urges readers to obtain the remedy via postpaid orders.

Morrow

Cart er Addresses Traffic Association Case Document

Mr Carter spoke for two and a half hours detailing the Interstate Commerce law aims to curb discrimination and restore competition. He argued the traffic association sought uniform rates and urged enforcement to prevent railroads from acting like a single owner. The discussion covered government duties to protect shippers and potential outcomes if the agreement is not enforced.

Gombethion Larke Frost Standart 60 Company Taint ‘Trafic Association Congress Poole Carter Hrewer

Stray Countess Found in St Louis Hospital Mystery

Countess Marie de Plasse wife of Belgian nobleman Dr Comte Louis de Plass has been located in St Johns hospital St Louis after a year missing from New York City. She was identified as Alice Murick at Mrs Wickham's and at the city institution before going to St Johns where she waits for a potential position. She blames morphine troubles on her husband and says he is to blame for the quarrel prompting her disappearance.

St. Louis Post Marie de Plasse Comte Louis de Plass East Twentyseventh Artest New York City Dermund St. Jano's Hospital Wickham Van New Y

Hoyt's Theater Sold to Charles Frohman in Chicago

Hoyt McKee transfers Hoyt's Theater to Charles Frohman in a joint lease with Hoyt, under Frohman's control. No immediate changes to bookings, but the house will be redecorated and reopened September 1 with Frohman's company for a five year occupancy at a renamed Madison Square Theater with the Madison Square Theater Stock Company as permanent residents.

Chicago Hoyt Mt. Frohman Madison Square Madison Square Theater Stock Company

Arrested the Editor in Chihuahua Mexico

Thomas Dwyer an American and port owner of El Despachador newspaper at Jimines was arrested and imprisoned for criticizing Gov Ahuamada of the state. He has powerful ties among Mexicans and Americans, and his case will be taken to authorities to secure his release.

Thomas Dwyer Ahnamada Chihuahua Mexico Jimines Dwyer el Despachador Ahuamada

Profit of 21 per cent at Cobb County mill

The Lauretaris Manufacturing Company in Marietta elected old officers at its annual meeting. Mr. S. Crowley was named president. The past year showed a profit of 21 percent and an 8 percent dividend was declared. The firm is a leading Cobb County woolen mill with a bright outlook for continued business.

Cobb County Marietta, Ga Lauretaris Manufacturing Company S. Crowley

Canadian goods to be shipped free of duty by Yukon route

The Canadian government will allow Canadian goods to be shipped from Vancouver and Victoria in American vessels free of duty via the Yukon route by St Michael. The order excludes Skaguay and does not include dyes. The order strengthens coast customs enforcement for this coastward effort.

Ottawa Ont Vancouver Victoria St Alchael Yukon St. Michael

House Disposes of 30 Pages of Sundry Civil Appropriation Bill

The House cleared 30 pages of the Sundry Civil Appropriation bill as members debated contingency funds and quarantines. Chairman Cannon supported restraint on appropriations while Southern members pressed for a larger epidemic fund. Sayres amendment to add 200000 was defeated. Ayer provisions limited surveys in forest reserves and Yosemite park funding was added. the Senate measure on local acts passed as voting continued.

Washington House Cannon Unae Saas Springfield Gillette Afr Alley Tien Texas Underwood Dem Ala Alon Carmack Dem. Tenn Sayres Dem Lacey Puble Landa Committee United States Smith Det Ariz Geological Survey Yuma County Artape de Vries Dem_ Cal Yosemite National Park California Senate

Sparrow Drawn Into Flywheel Endurance Shocker

Anderson Indiana February 25 A remarkable incident shows bird endurance as a sparrow crawled into a fast moving flywheel. The wheel spun about 5 000 revolutions with the bird inside. If atop the wheel the bird would have traveled 73 8 ten miles before the wheel stopped. The bird finally escaped through an open door and flew away to join a covey.

Anderson Ind Knlfe Sparroe

Indians Investigate Colonization Plans En Route to Mexico

Cherokee and other Indian chiefs passing through San Antonio on their way to Mexico City to seek Diaz’s permission for colonizing members of their tribes and to examine a 500000 acre tract in Chihuahua and Coahuila near the Filo Grande. Mexico requires government approval for any colonization by national bands.

Mexico Diaz San Antonio Tex Indian Territory Dia Chihuahua Coahuits Filo Grande

MAKING MONEY AT SKAGUAY AT COSTETT S restaurant

Costett, formerly of this place now in Skaguay Alaska, reports prosperity running a 50 cent meal system. He says receipts average about 31 a day with customers ordering whole meals and extras. one man alone once spent seven dollars and sixty cents.

Costett T. Costett Skag- Uay Abiska

Homeseekers Excursions Tickets on January to March

Tickets go on sale on the first and third Tuesdays of January February and March via the Union Pacific to Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Arizona and New Mexico. Minimum round trip rate is seven dollars or more at one fare for the round trip plus cs 00. For full details or tickets call or address A Lewis City Ticket Agent 3 c Fulton Depot Agent.

Union Pacific Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas Louisiana Arizona New Mexico A. Lewis

Trinidad Officials Resist New Civil Service Order

An order in council issued in Trinidad demands full verification of departmental records as of September 5, prompting strong opposition from government employees. They fear a sweeping purge and insist that chiefs of departments be included, while officials like Herbert Jerni pledge strict enforcement.

Jamaica Trinidad Raabea Sftairs Herbert Jerni Thia

Embargo Edit Said Revised by Blanco on Tobacco Exports

New York reports a revived embargo on tobacco exports from Cubs causing shortages of filler and leaf. Officials note grade prices rose seven cents a pound and claim Cuban cigar makers, many paid well, support insurgents with weekly dollars and cargoes of ammunition.

Tobacco Board of Trade Blanco Weyler

Stratton Offers City a New Building Proposal

Colorado Springs February 26. Stratton has submitted a proposal to the city council to erect a brick building north of the city hall measuring 30 by 40 feet with brick ends. For 1800 dollars per year and a good lease he will rent to the city the improved building crafted for city officials. The plan likely will be considered at an upcoming council meeting.

Colorado Springs Stratton Ths Chty

Old Sword Recovered Awaiting Its Owner in Georgia

A sword with the name Captain Henry Hauff and the Fifteenth Wisconsin on its blade was recovered in Senola Georgia and bought by Dr W R McCrary. It was captured near Memphis in 1863 by Lt Col Cunningham of a Texas regiment from an officer of the Fifteenth Wisconsin. The negro caretaker who held it for years lost it now seeks the captain’s kin in Madison Wisconsin.

Wisconsin Senola W. R. McCrary Holgrand Wright Memphis Ann Cunningham Texas Wisconsin Regiment of Infantry Volunteers Henry Hauff Richmond McCrary Madison Wis

Gotham Plans a Pete Charter Day Parade and Fireworks

New York date Feb 25 Charter day committee outlines three day celebration May 3 4 5 with naval and military parades in Manhattan and Brooklyn fireworks in public square and a banquet after a commercial industrial parade on May 5 Ex mayor Thomas Gilroy chairs plan and scope committee Colonel Radges promotes a diamond button exchange scheme unrelated ad copy follows.

Charter Day Committee New York Thomas &. Gilroy,chatman Manhattan Brooklyn

Dr Miles Nervine touted as cure for nerve fatigue

An older medical advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for fatigue sleeplessness and nervousness claiming it rekindles nerve power improves appetite and sleep. A Danbury Connecticut user recounts recovery after trying the remedy with Dr Miles nerve and liver pills and a money back guarantee is offered.

Miles

Thunderwood Poisoning Case Stuns Atlanta Officials

A strange poisoning case in Atlanta involves the burning of thunderwood, a highly poisonous wood. Mr. L S McMullen and his family almost died from inhaling the fumes after a stick was mixed into his wood supply. Government botanist J Chestnut leads the inquiry as doctors confirm accidental poisoning.

Atlanta J. Chestnut Division of Botany United States Agricultural Department Master Smith Washington L. 5 McMullen Tou Gin Modtullen Park Andersen McMullen Agi Faon Wallsine

Utah's Senatorship Urges Democrats to Unite for Cannon

Benjamin E Rich, campaign manager for Senator Frank J Cannon, displayed a letter from Democratic National Committee Chairman Jones urging Utah Democrats to unite with others and back Frank J Cannon for the Senate. The note was shown in Logan on February 25.

Mr. Jones F. J. Cannon Logan Tinh Benjamin Erich Frank J Cannon Jones Democratic National Committee Utah Frank J. Carinon Senate

Home Wanted In Topeka For Modern House Buy

Topeka business man seeks to buy or rent a modern eight room house with bath and furnace steam or hot water heat west of Kansas avenue within eight blocks of transfer station preferred. Address with price. Permanent care Journal office. Allard’s Horehound Syrup advertised as a remedy for coughs colds and lung troubles. W Stansfield 63 Kan Ave and Millers Pharmacy Corti and Topeka Ave.

Topeka Kansas Avenue Care Journal Allard Ste. Seo. W. Stansfield Kan. Ave Millers Pharmacy Corti Topeka Avenue

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