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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1898

Page

8

Co operation and monopolies debated by Bemis at state meeting

Professor Bemis of the State Agricultural College and Chief Justice Duster spoke at the Kansas State AS meeting. They urged cooperation as universal, warned against radical socialism, and explored the rise of associations shaping politics and business. Bemis defined monopoly, discussed public ownership, and noted risks of government control.

Kansas State Bemis State Agricultural Jewe Duster Supreme Court Budge Dusters Odiure Fernal Fraternaliam Acstate di Pestai Individus SA Saenobuly Petehta Althoug Mies

Public ownership and regulation of utilities described

The article argues for strong public ownership of monopolies like street railways water and electric works and for transparent accounting and rate control. It supports abolishing corporate spoils, electing engineers for efficiency, and expanding experiments in public operation from telegraph to railroads, while urging income tax and stressing government by and for the people.

Topeka Bemis Benny Ogten Pacific Commerce Commission Ori Wrete Poli Helmn

Moonlight Returns Home to Galena after Long Voyage

A letter from Tom Moonlight states he will depart on the Grace Two steamers via the Strait of Magellan for New York on January 4, a roughly forty day journey. He plans visits in Washington and Leavenworth before returning to Galena by April 1 to settle and establish his future home.

Galena Kan Jan Tom Moonlight Grace Strait of Magellan New York Washington Sam Leavenworth Galend

Wyandotte County Marshal Appointment Reportedly Set

Wyandotte County is said to be slated for appointment as deputy United States marshal under William Sterne. Sterne declines to disclose the subject, but Mooney is expected to join the anti-Leland Republicans in Wyandotte, with pins ready to back anti-Leland forces in the state campaign.

Witllarestooney Wyandotte County William Sterne Sterne Mooney

LEE TO JOIN BLANCO

Rumors spread that Gen Fitzhugh Lee will accompany Capt Blanco on a field campaign. Reports say Senor Extrada Palma deleste may join and meet with Gen Gomez, with conflicting confirmations from Washington and New York agencies.

Havana Jan Fitzhugh Lee United States Bianco Senor Estrade Palmathe Deleste Eld Maximo Gores Washington Washinngtonn New York Firehugh Glasnog Berrnda Palma Fitz Hugh Lee Maxims Gomez Philadelphia Jas Extrada Palma Blanco Lee Gomez

Dr Odwyer Dies Noted Diphtheria Specialist New York

Dr J O Dwyer died after an extended illness from tubercular meningitis in New York. He was a noted specialist in diphtheria treatment and pioneered tubes used nationwide for suction in diphtheria and croup cases. The piece praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy and notes enduring popularity among users.

New York J. O'Dwyer O’dnwier

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as best world salve

An advertisement recounts how Alice Hughes of Norfolk Virginia suffered severe facial and neck burns and found instant pain relief from DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve. The notice promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers and rheumatic pains.

Bucklen Alice Hughes Norfolk Wwe Kansas

For a Great Theater in Kansas City

Messrs Findson and Judah, managers of the Coates and Grand Opera Houses, plan a new theater in Kansas City to reflect 20 years of experience. Aimed near Eleventh and Walnut, the project may start soon, with aims to surpass all local theaters in scale and finish.

Hudson & Judah New Playhouse Kansas City Messrs. Findson & Judah Coates Grand Opera Lex

Subpoenas Issued in Santa Fe Bribery Probe

Reports from Santa Fe say subpoenas have been issued to witnesses across the territory for a federal bribery investigation tied to the pension process of the Thirty-second territorial legislature. U S district attorney asserts territorial lawmakers are federal officers subject to federal law and court jurisdiction. Several subpoenaed include ex-legislators, newspaper men, and territorial officials.

Santa Fe N. M United States Thirty-second Legislative Assembly United States District Attorney Legislative Assembly

Huntington's Deal Landmarking Newport News Land Sale

A Newport News tract of 1.56 acres north of Newport News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company plant was sold to Collis P. Huntington for 50,000 by Old Dominion Land Company. The conveyance restricts use to promote development or sale of shipyard property, conferring James River frontage for a mile. Rumors mention a large armor factory and possible Polish syndicate interest.

New York Tribune Newport News Newport News Sip Building and Dry Dock Company Collis P. Huntington Biminion Land Company Newport News Ship Building and Dry Docking Company C.H. Creatl Pres Jeb Wd S. A Vunderveer OM Dorizion Londonmpany James Civer Himingtons Bis

Photographed Moon Eclipse By Harvard Observatory

Cambridge Massachusetts June excerpt reports the Harvard Observatory photographed the moon during a partial eclipse last night using six plates and the eleven inch telescope. The effort aimed to determine the penumbra extent with plates on standard film and some through perforated paper. A second, unrelated line quotes P G Essex of Golden City Missouri claiming Roses German Salve cured his piles and bleeding.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Observatory P.G. Essex Golden City

Growing Children The Home Doctor Warns Against Stimulants

An editorial urges banning tea and coffee for children due to their stimulation of the nervous system. It promotes Postum Food Coffee as a safe alternative and stresses proper nourishment as the foundation of health for both children and adults.

Uryukvist

Sunday at the Churches in Topeka Week of Services

Numerous Topeka churches list sermons and revival meetings across January including Rev James Thoms of the University of Chicago preaching at 3 p m at nonsectarian chapel on Topeka avenue, Grace Cathedral morning and evening services, First Christian church address, and multiple other congregations with schedules and themes for the coming week.

Topeka Avenue James Thoms University of Chicago Cimeernine Sami i Dmporia Mt Grace Cathedral Mornin Walnut Grove DR Moore First Christian Church L. i Sellers Comer Ninth Jackson Streets Soul Culture Society West Sixth Street Ho O H. Brown Kansas Avenue Dr. E Kansas Avenue Gordon Streets T. EB. Chandler Lu. Ny First Presbyterian Church Countermine C. 3 E Verner van Buren J. M. Frown First Unitarian Society Unity Church Hey Abram Wyman First_Church of Christ Solendary Jesus Copela Baptist Church Laurent and Harrison Streets Batchinson Kettie bHw Second United Presbyterian Church W. Cox Prof Neeley Evangelist Conner Hey. W. R. Cox United Presbyterian Church Walter McLaughint Society of Spiritualists Topeka Lincon Post Hall East Sixth Street Cheeney United Brethren Church Ladies’ Library Eleventh Twelfth Streets Ha. m S.C. Coblents First African Baptist Church First Street G. D PS. C Divine Science Jackson Fourth Streets Spmn Z. B. Shipman M. L. Everett North Christian Church Grant Street Central Avenue Phere Y. S.C. EL

Humphreys Medicine Comp leads to Dollar Bask

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a medicine claim promising cures for a range of diseases sold at druggists or by agents on receipt of price. References to Tumphreys Medicine Company and advertisements urge purchase of remedies through druggists with claimed universal efficacy.

Humphreys Tumphreys

Prominent Memphis Doctor Shot by Woman Then Kills Self

Dr S A Rogers a leading Memphis physician and former president of the board of health was shot in the back by Mrs Mars Sandbrink a widow near Nonnenhash creek outskirts of Memphis. She then killed herself with a final shot to the heart. Rogers survived until hospital care but died. Authorities note the tragedy followed alleged romantic entanglement and a broken engagement.

Memphis Tenn Nonenhash Creek A. Rogers Te Memphis Medical College The Board of Health Smpkt Mars Sandbrink Hes St Joseph's Hospital Rogues

Mrs Pier Morgan’s seal skins seek due proof of origin

New York social figure Mrs Pierpont Morgan Jr complies with a new law requiring sealskins to show they were not taken in forbidden Ameka waters. She plans to travel abroad next week and fears trouble upon return, so she petitions a customs collector for certificates.

New York San Pierpont Morgan, Jr Ameka Sewline Morgan

Forces advance in Khyber region report

General Sir Bendin Blood boosts punitive actions against Bunerwals for joining Swans in their attack on Kulalind. He claims to have captured the Tanga and Peraal passes as Afridis desert Khyber passes. Ness City State Bank will quit business soon, owners selling to another bank. voluntary liquidation planned.

Simta Jan Sir Bendin Blood Tanga Peraal Khyber Pasa Ness City

Also Mentioned on This Page

Prof Bemis Mr. Rockefeller DIX. Price Chicago Bolivia Wiliam Mooney Wyandotte Marshal Sterne DR. Odwyer Chamberlain New Mexico Harvard Hall Milla, Adame & Co Sane I. Manspeaker Mer. CO Pit Ekberg Merchant Tailor Mrs Pier. Morgan Senate Khyber Pass Free India Burghart California Black G. P. A. Opelmn H. W. ¢. Garey Tupeku
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