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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1898

Page

4

Mexico prospectus draws Topeka leaders into colonization plan

Prominent Topeka figures including P. L Borebrake Thomas Osborn Col A S Johnson J W Gleed and others back a Mexican land development scheme. Plans envisage land development by American capital with rail access, tropical crops and settlement of thousands of immigrants. Henry and associates push eastern Kansas involvement as Topeka news notes locals traveling and meetings continue with railway and business groups.

T. Beery Kanes Topeka Fainaase Denver Measeu United States Henry Thomas A. Oeborn Johnson Sivaline Colorado Kansas Mexico Aemert Camatt Dynger Topeks Coon

State House Reports Shuffle Through Court and Library

The northern department court refused to under the reloure of J. C. Mil er from Helton jail for a term of habeas corpus. Letters from educators and buyers discuss school books and bonds. The state school fund commissioners purchased bonds and planned funding bonds while Annie J. Dires prepares to assume duties as state librarian. Chamberlain’s Pain Balm is praised in testimonials, and druggists note Little Giant Pills aid digestion and constipation.

J. C. Miler Helton Grane Milnier Low Atilene Oera Rat Annie J. Dires Tosan Tamitinrizhis Heraclf J. J. Pally Mise Ordway Chamberlain Jaeneme Cal

Cyrus le Juna's remarks spark Kansas political rift

In Troy Kansas Cyrus le Juna voices strong opinions about ex Sunatch Ingalls and Kansas politics. The piece notes factions, voter apathy, and the lingering feud as Republicans gain power, with le Juna expressing ire over the St Louis events and ongoing public scrutiny.

Troy Kan Cyrus le Juna Loxtar Kansas Kuruas Burton Engaiin St. Louis

Iron Market Signals Steady Prices Ahead

The Industrial World notes the strength of iron markets from long term sales and firm prices due to forward contracts. Beams and channels rose one per ton while pig iron sellers face concessions to small southern buyers. About 4,000 to 5,400 tons were sold last week as mills hold prices. Peerless Steam Laundry advertises at 12 and 114 West 5th.

Acme

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Maternity Aid

An 19th or early 20th century ad tono extols Dr Pierce type tonics to ease childbirth fears and strengthen the female body for maternity. It claims the remedy makes organs robust and dispels pain, with promises of support from the physician at Buffalo New York. It also references pills for headaches bilious issues and digestion.

Samp Eibetlante K. Pierce Great Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo, N.Y Java Arbucks Baruch Kaw Valley Bettina Ratan Pancale Boston California Sultana Featans Smuhies London Reneey

Mrs Diggs Advocates Fusion To Boost Populists

Annie L Diggs defends fusion as a tactical method to advance Populist aims in Kansas arguing alliances with Democrats can help achieve victories. She says fusion is a means to an end not a moral choice and urges united action against corporations while warning against alienating voters.

Annie L. Diggs Balieve Wwe People’s Party Kansas Pri Tiple Ext People's Party Democrats Kanan

Fever Epidemic Strikes Puerto Principe City and Garrison

An alarming case of quatorial fever spreads through Puerto Principe affecting about 2,500 people in the city and its garrison. The outbreak has prompted urgent health concerns and protective measures.

Puerto Principe Havana

Crawford to Stage Topeist Tour For Italian Grand Opera

Word from Mr Crawford reports the Del Conte Italian Grand Opera company will present Topeist for a single night on its route east. The company, now in Washington state, will begin its eastern tour in a few days under Crawford’s management. Madame Genevia Johnston Bishop, seen here last year, becomes prima donna soprano. Fred Colver, former conductor for Bishop’s tours, is new treasurer amid strong signals of management success.

Stewart Henry St. Joseph Clarence M. Merriam A. Wright Tebanom Kel Journal Ity John Widby Crawfont County Sevtken Willama Foster AL W. McDaniel Sifth Thin City Clover Hehmut & Grote Ant Second Street Merlan Arch J. W Flunt Weeterh Avenue MC. Bimbees Art Munsey Stor Abilene Tony Ott State School Fund John W. Sykes Toledo Gare Cathedral Guttaliain J. Baren Dean Lasued Pereatt Kansan Avenue J. Ws" Stewart Santa Fe Passenger Department New York City Tilly Sterne Toprid Wyerbepy Mt Jefferson Fito George J. Maytess Téterhyne Execunew Kumeas City McDaniel J. G. Lowery C. Green Nashville Students’ Band Rangus Miliary Ldwant Durein Naye-McCon Mercantile Company G. Bowmen & Co Henry Juba Mont Bugle T Kansas Avenue Keele & Curry Jom Shevlin Chicago Jockity Arthur Magney Ralph Rebinnon Reform School Owen Offeer Halseh Justice Chesney Fred Taaseson Chirfes Jaxaeson Wil Fo Kaneas Rook Island Jumen McKingley Hutehl Fon Karman 4K Mo Karess B. W. Billy Washbionn Collegu The Theological Seminary of Chicago Tracy Murphy Lawrence Morris Murphy Lawrence Yeaterday Christ Hospit James Slavin Father Hayden Topeka Pittsburg Kat C. BR. Mulrand Zuilty Bie Charles Fletchar Quincy Street Porter SB. Cook W. H. Williama J.T. Hanna Carl Lawson Prank Beach W. Parker Stone Yard J. S. Ferry Han Douthitt Topeka Avenue H. J. Newman Shawnee Mills Newman L. B. Crawford del Conte Italian Grand Opera Company Washington Crawford Madame Genevia Johnston- Bishop Fred Colver Madame Bishop Wall

Inventor from Logansport Develops Perpetual Light Globe

BH. Nickum of Togansport Indiana is named in a Journal dispatch as the inventor of a perpetual light. He is Afr J. R. Nickums brother, long involved in the regtmerant business with him in Loganport. The invention is electrical, needs no power or wires, and can be made in a sealed globe of any size. One light can glow continuously while the globe remains unbroken, said to surpass Edison incandescent lights.

Nickum Togansport Ind Afr J. R. Nickum J. RR Logansport

Judge Dillon's Leg Infirmity Confines New York Judge

New York reports Judge John F. Dily son of the Gould Sage circle is homebound after a Christmas Eve accident. A fire near his residence caused a fall onto a stone step, breaking his leg and leading a physician to order bed rest.

New York John F. Dily Gould-Sage Far Bills

Hearse Caught in Snowdrifts Delays Funeral in Newton Center

Snowbound in Wilkesbarre area blocks roads and delays a funeral. The hearse for Edward Metsger was trapped by heavy drifts. farmers helped dig it out and coffin was moved to a sled. Nightfall reached the cemetery after improvising a roadway with snow shovels. Prosperity line ends with an unrelated product mention.

Wilkesburre San Lucerne County Edward Metsger Newton Center

First Night Photographs by Eddy in City Hall Park

William A. Eddy of Bayonne N J captures New Year carnival scenes in City Hall Park New York using searchlight photography. He notes exposure challenges, including short exposures creating blanks and a two second shot being too dim, while longer exposures reveal lights, street reflections, and crowds beneath the illuminated city facade.

William A. Eddy City Hall Park New York Tully Williams A. Eddy Bayonne N. J Postal Telegraph Building

Judge Peters Joins in What's the Matter With Kansas Tale

In Washington Judge Peters of Kansas praises prosperity in the state amid talk of eastern investment. He notes banks’ improved deposits, municipal water works expansion, and bond sales struggles. The Tribune interview weighs how Kansas sunlit times could affect Jerry Simpson and Populist politics.

Judge Peters Kansas New York Tribune Washington Julgoe Peters Tribune New York Toaton Philadelphia Matias Ebard Chieng Philatelphia Bowron Baltimore Kannast Pepullete Jerry Simpson Congress Simpson Kansar

Ministers Organize to Prevent Colorado Overchurching

Colorado Ministers Alliance in Denver plans interdenominational action to curb overchurching and wasteful spending. Led by Dr Jumen A Beob of the First Congregational Church, the push seeks church federation to avoid duplicative churches and ensure adequate coverage.

Colorado Denver Alianer of Colorady Fee

Electric Spasm Strikes Young Girl in Winesburg

Millersburg reports a girl about a year old? in Winesburg afflicted with electric shocks after a July thunderstorm. Since then she endures daily episodes described by doctors as electric spasms causing bed confinement and severe discomfort. Doctors remain perplexed by the condition and its cause.

Millersburg San Ady Stabi Winesburg Bho

Birth of the Greater New York Ushers in a New Era

The dawn of the Greater New York brings a vast municipal challenge as a population rivaling thirteen states faces life health and crime issues. The piece touts Hosletters Stomach Hitters as preventive against malaria indigestion and as a cure for rheumatism and related ailments.

New York

Star Grocery Ad Promises Easy Savings and Prompt Shipments

J. S. Sprout proprietor of Star Grocery offers wholesale and retail groceries fresh meats queensware and tinware with emphasis on cash sales and quickservice. Ad promotes low profits and money-back satisfaction with fast material orders shipped prompt.

Star Grocery J. S. Sprout

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T. €. Henry P. L Borebrake Thomas Osborn Col. A. S. Johnson, J. W. and S. Gleed Jonnie Curlin Wilo Wolman Ateeie Alatron Thorpe Heluit Reformatory Annie M. Curiles North Topeka Athel Coe Jui Coe Santa Fe Machinery Department Siles Georia Brown Mike Brown J. J. Hunt 7. E. Bowman Edward Wilder HF. Pillow Eugene Quinton H. B Ball G. Adama Morgenthin Ale. Thompson Mrdine W. E. Gamble Alexie, ML First United Presbyterian Church Tauniel Tricty’ Ashe Mehurtis Sergion Evangelis McKinnhan Liege Arlons Kansas Avenue Edward Zeander J. W. Nichols Chas Mrtman Hemani Steinhers Arkin Ihuce Charlee B. Kimberly Arnheim Hiryker Tor Mer Ekberg Tia Keanean Avenue T. Wiliams Boughton, Ark ROYAL Leland Peerless West Sth Bilatd Consti Pierce Iguaness Pilieis Mrs. Diggs MR. Crawford Italian Opera Co Judge Dillon de Witt Stansted Searchlight Photos MATL Ite Aruseraien Klaudike Regen Literatura Sory Dor Krone Dinvovetien Authiere Iver Erett Owen Wister Om Riters He John Kendrick Bangs Wrmgi Mary E. Wilkins Cally Mier Arnold Wuetr Cesnop Dhe Wamsey Caepar Whitney Ie Ares Giewert Necro Lie Gamer Lissie Fiatgkick Ate Pencwra Europe Asm Levom United State Canada Aml Morbo Nrothems Peblichirs Ulip Periz Harper & Orc Wiella Black Ragged LaDy Ramee Poneiney Bienen Uomor Rang Mumic Leadon Enue Wiper Camaate Ama Denim Ithers Auaneatet S
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