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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1899

Page

5

Noted Professor Johnstone Heads to Kansas City for Nerve Treatment

Report of Prof Johnstone arranging a nerve treatment service with headquarters planned in Kansas City Missouri. He mentions destinations New York Chicago and Minneapolis and claims over seventy thousand cures with pur e ingredients and no harmful drugs. Correspondence to Prof Paul Alexander Johnstone 619 Harrison St Topeka Kansas.

Prof Sums Stone SY Harrison Bireet Péigle Wrk Elicbt Eeleck Prof. Jukstone Johnstone Kanara City Missouri New York Utanch Kansan Itte Johnstons Snealey Panl Alexander Johnstons Harrison St Topeka Kansaa Jotasuime Mont Gist

Dr Newell Dwight Hillis Named Abbott Successor

Chicago reports Rev Dr Newell Dwight Hillis, pastor of Central Church, chosen to succeed Dr Abbott at Plymouth Church Brooklyn. Call to be formal after advisory committee study. Hillis plans to move from Chicago once acceptance reaches Brooklyn. Hillis, Iowa native educated at Grinnell Lake Forest McCormick, has a long clerical record.

Chicago Ewe Dwight Hillis Central Church Plymouth Church Brooklyn Es Abbott Snlix Hylla Fide Leookion Sepa Tisibis F Henry Ward Beecher Lyman Abbott Hillis Iowa Txerre Gripel Academy Lake Forest University McCormick Seminary

Presbyterian Church of Peoria Pioneers Local Cleric Timeline

From 1590 to 180 he preached at the pulpit of the First Church in Fyenston. In December 18M he succeeded Prof. Swing at Central Church. Dr Hiltis, predecessor of Plymouth and Central churches, was a writer whose four books include Foretokens of Immortality How the Inner Licht Passes A Man s Value to Society and The Investment of Influente.

Byterian Peoria Fyenston Swing Central Church Hiltis Plymouth

Consolidation in Sight Among Rail Lines and Companies

A Times report notes ongoing moves toward closer relations among the New York New Haven and Hartford, and Albany rail systems. Talks consider joint control of terminals and lines, with potential separation of unions and charter amendments to modernize the New Haven and Hartford company structure.

New York The Times Aymea New Fork New Laves Mortland Ion Albany Raitroada Piuet Ana Eurfa Hoeton Apany Percy Enat Cormeutin bin i Wiyanage Rew Tayeg Martiontmanssraens Beer Haldinas New York City Pollu Nuri Central Txed Polley New Haven Hurtrom MaLaenent Fae New England Railroad Hom Easton Albans Connecticut New Haven and Hartford Company

English money in gaining control of Cuba property

English capitalists via E Ruis & Co acquire a large stake in the Cuban Carbarfen railway and gain potential control of two companies tied to the line. The move raises English influence in Cuba, with reports that the group also handles related holdings in rail, warehousing, and real estate. Prices for the stock are noted, and the arrangement hints at broader English investment in Cuban assets.

Cuba New York Hor Ald Pisar Santa Clara Save United Rallwaty Sodan Thin Concern

GEIP IN WASHINGTON Ailing residents suffer amid new epidemic

Washington January 4 reports describe widespread grip and related illnesses causing many to be bedridden or homebound. Citations note officials and judges facing health and court access disruptions while urging continued operations. Local pharmacists estimate about 10 percent of residents show illness effects as authorities warn of changing conditions.

Washington Sastoeton Senate Lew and Cockrell Aliison Ms' Roun Turple Wen Supreme Ind Ulstriet Supreme Court Bingham Cox Mie

Topeka Social Scene Highlights and Weddings

Social notes detail the engagement and upcoming marriage of Eugene Wagan and Madge Johnson at the bride’s parents home on West Sixth. Numerous gatherings mark the season with receptions, dances, and gifts, featuring Topeka society figures, clubs, and frequent travel plans amid elaborate decorations and church group affiliations.

Eugene Wagan Madge Johnson Cantal J. Bo Johnson West Sixth Wir Hagan Miss Jimeon Topela

Otis Will Wait For Regulars To Reinforce Manila

General Otis at Manila will receive six regular regiments as reinforcements. The Twentieth sails January seven from San Francisco aboard the Scandia and should reach Manila by month’s end. Major on er at Lawton takes command of the Fourth at Fort Sheridan. The Twenty-second moves from Fort Crook, Neb. to sail January thirty-two from New York aboard the Mohawk and Massachusetts via the Suez Canal. The other regiments depart as transports become available. Authorities expect Otis to delay offensives until reinforcements arrive and negotiations with rebels near Manila are exhausted.

Heguiara Washington Otis Manila Fort Leavenworth San Francisco Scandia Oner Lawton Fort Sheridan Sinois Jefferson Barracks Columbus Ohio New York City Mohawk Massachusetts Suez Canal Philippines Fort Snelitog Minn Fort Crook Neb Senator Astor Battery War Department New York Pacific Muzila Molle

Sloan's Successor at Lackawanna Is Named

The Times reports that Samuel Sloan will retire as president of the Delaware Lackawanna & Western railroad next month and W F Halstead, currently secretary and general manager, will be promoted to president. Halstead has directed system operations for years and works in harmony with Sloan.

New York The Times Samuel Sloan Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad W. F. Halstead Sec Ond Halstead Sloan Lackawanna Hal

Governor Signs Railroad and Insurance Bills in Kansas

Governor Lesdy signed the railroad bill and the bill taxing gross premiums of insurance companies at 11 30 this day. The insurance tax imposes 2 percent on gross premiums for all American fire life accident and health companies doing business in Kansas and 4 percent on gross premiums of foreign insurance companies.

Lesdy Mfasure Kansas

Infant Florence McClanthan Funeral in Lecompton

The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs James McClanthan died at home on Jackson street and funeral services were held at the Baptist church in Lecompton, with Mrs Adaline Barth aged Ta years also noted in the notices.

Florence James McClanthan Lecompton Adaline Barth Jackson Street Baptist Church

Bowen Blanchard wedding at Quincy street home

In North Topeka Miss Josephine Alice Bowen and Mr. M A Blanchard were married Sunday evening January 1 at the Bowen home on Quincy street. Canon Maurice J Bywater officiated. The bride wore brown cloth and carried roses. A wedding supper followed. The couple will reside at 1019 Quincy street after the ceremony.

W. Hi. Eastman Emporia Portia L. M. Powell Buchanan Street George Crawford T. DB. Lewin Mary Goddard Josephine Sexton Kansas City Fred Dennis W. F. Ityus Lake View Anna Rose Topeka Hawaiian Islands Cossley & Post Cas Matthews John Green I. A. Ryder Daisy Olinger Horton N. Burgen Carl Burgen Myrtle Seymour Omaha T. F. Seymour West Gordon Street C. T. Shaeffer Coffeyville Shaeffer 8. N. Burgen McClain M. M. Hart Carthage John Hale Albuquerque N. M Mr. Hale M. M. Hale Park Street Robert McMaton Brothers’ College St. Joseph Siiney Harriss Argonauts C. Nicholson Rall Willian Black Adam Hopkinson Kan Dauhter Jacob Wyler Madison Street Annie Winter John Baush Hoyt Leavenworth John Page Rochester Road M. J. Bywater Grace Cathedral Rochester Cemetery Nina Hilton Quincy Street BR. Reynolds J. A. Campbell A. A. Rowley White EH. S. Gresser Mark Putnam Miss Pearl Harry Nash Etta Parsons Hessie Simmons Carrie Lease Pearl Irwin Myrtle Betts Bessie Henry Clarence Johnson Walter Graft Pearle Kelley Pred Parsons Clifford Lutes Joe Taylor Clarence Houghtellin Mabel Gilman M. T. K. Club Monroe Street Belle Banta Maple Hill Grace Verity Marie Clark Stella New Home Queenie Wilton Reka Yonkers Tillie Holcott Cara Baker Brya Watts Carl Currie Wilt Swartz Maurice J. Bywater Bland Topaka Mill and Elevator Company Blanchard

Driven by hunger John Murphy pardoned by governor Leedy

John Murphy, serving five years for burglary in Ford county, was pardoned by Governor Leedy after confessing the theft of several cans of oysters to satisfy hunger. Warden Landis supported the request, noting Murphy’s exemplary conduct as a foreman among convict labor for the penitentiary chimney project.

John Murphy Leedy Leedy Toflay Murphy Ford County Landis

Wells Sought by Governors in Cattle Fraud Case

Governor Leedy issues requisition to Wyoming for the return of H. L. Wells after a prior requisition to Nebraska failed when Wells left the state. Wells, former manager of Mitchell Livestock, is accused of defrauding W. E. Francis and Fred Rowland of Harvey County of 14000 worth of Arizona cattle by misrepresenting his ability to pay. He is believed to be under arrest in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Slovernor Leedy Wyoming H. L. Wells Leedy Nebraska Wells Mitchell Livestock Company W. E Francis Fred Rowland Harvey County Arizona Cheyenne

Vegetable Dinner Served to Over 900 at Quincy Street

Over 900 people received a vegetable dinner yesterday at the Medical Mission and Workingmen's Home, 620 Quincy Street. Donations of clothing and food were distributed, with Rev. Mr. Pernham's hall hosting services and song.

Quincy Medical Mission Quincy Treet Pernham Holt Chicago

Kynoch Starts US Cartridge Production at One Million Weekly

London reports the Kynoch company has begun producing 10,000,000 cartridges for the United States, at a rate of one million weekly, with a special mechanism to prevent jamming in the barrels. A bloodless duel was fought in Budapest between M. Horansky and Baron Banffy, using pistols.

London Kynoch Company United States Budapest M. Horansky Baron Banffy

Hapgood Fined for Exposed Carcasses of Dead Animals

Dr C H Hapgood owner of city cat tract fined by court for leaving dead animal bodies exposed. The verdict notes prior charges and appeals, with references to local figures and unrelated medical and legal notices interwoven in the fragment.

C. H. Hapgood Aury Wat

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