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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1898

Page

8

Remarkable Kidney Remedy Promises Medical Revolution

Eminent Springfield chemist John Morrow announces a new tablet remedy claimed to revolutionize medicine by curing Bright's disease and related kidney disorders. The firm Swift & Holliday Drug Co. promotes the white tablet as a life changing treatment, with patient stories and medical implications described in sweeping terms.

Ohn Morrow Springfield, C Actence ADI John Morrow Springfield Almont Shane Fraw Morrow Wuleldy Jr Bright Tome Borineweld

Honors Lady Henry. Frances Mies Willard’s glowing tribute

Chicago letters recall Frances Willard for twelve years of devoted effort toward temperance and womanly reform. The tribute praises her steadfast pledge and leadership, noting plans to travel to New York and Boston while highlighting her influence as an exemplar for activists and tenants alike.

Mies Willard Chicago Mies Frances Will New York Boston Lady Henry Somermit Mott Dewan Geal

Durrant Remains Shipped From San Francisco Home

Theodore Durrant rests with his parents as authorities consider cremation after funeral plans. Pasadena crematory agrees to reduce remains to ashes, with shipment to Los Angeles by afternoon train. Father Lynch of St Peter's church conducted a brief burial service before friends gathered for music and prayers.

San Francisos Theodore Durrant Mes Itles Pasadena Los Angeles Cather Mother Father Lynch St. Peter's Church Durrant Durrant Uked

Silver Republicans Convene Plan Cooperative Reading Circles

The free silver Republicans state central committee met at Webb McNall's office to outline cooperative reading circles in every county. Dr. F B Lawrence urged educational, nonpartisan study of national issues and advocated affordable access to books and pamphlets. Delegates from across the state attended the bi metallic league meeting in Representative Hall as plan cross party policy with Democrats and Populists was discussed.

Webb McNall Free Silver Republicans Jobs Martin John Atwood Deavenworth O. D. Jones Edina

Off to the War Third Hussars Prepare for Foreign Service

Dover January reports great enthusiasm as Third Hussars mobilize at Shorn Cliff and depart from their camp. They set to join other British regiments preparing for foreign service.

Hussars Dover Shorn Cir Laree Arate Arsales

A Deal with Menelth and Abyssinia’s Good Will

The Birmingham Post archly cites a British treaty with King Menelik of Abyssinia via James Bennell Reda. It states a clause binds Menelik not to permit Abyssinian actions obstructing Egyptian advance on Khartoum. In return Britain seeks frontier rectification after the Khalifa is subdued.

London Jat Birmingham Post Joseph Chamberlain Mfr James Bennell Reda Egypt Menelik Abyssin Khartoum Kisg Menlik

Wheeler on the walks. Young American in London trouble

At Maidenhead county court in London a case against Spencer Teddy, secretary to the U.S. ambassador, and Col John C. Hay and J. E. White for bicycling on a sidewalk was adjourned after the Home Office telegraphed that Henry White, secretary of the United States embassy, claimed diplomatic privileges for his son.

London Maiden Head Aimmans Spencer Teddy United States John C. Hay J. E. White Henry White States Home Office Als

Iowa battleship turret accident cripples guns at sea

The New York Times reports the battleship Iowa reached Hampton Roads with its forward 12 inch turret crippled disabling two guns. A sailor suffered a head injury from a dash pot during target practice. The ship proceeded for repairs.

New York The Times Today Iowa Hampton Roads W. F. Bumpson Pracce Hampton Reade

Ballington Booth Pronounced Out of Danger

Mrs Ballington Booth was today pronounced out of danger in New York as her condition improved following her illness. The report states she is responding to treatment and is in a cautiously hopeful state under care at a local hospital.

Corbett Eyes Purchase of the Browns Franchise

James J. Corbett declares he is willing to buy the Browns and invest heavily, aiming to own and properly manage the baseball club. He notes the need to endure initial losses but believes eventual profit would justify the gamble.

St Louis James J. Corbett Chris von der Abe Corbett Browns

Reed to End Civil Service Debate in House

Washington report notes civil service debate in the House intensified with nine of eleven speakers from the opposition side. Leaders planned to test the sense of the chamber today as supporters and foes clash over repeal and reform as Speaker Reed allies prepare to curb further discussion.

Reed Washington Civil Service House Friends of the Law Moody

WHERE COLUMBUS LANDED An Italian Bark Lost on the First Island Seen

The Italian bark Celestian, Captain Scott, from Venice bound for Savannah, was sighted off Watling Island on January 5. All crew members were saved. Foresters of America, Court of Topeka, to be instituted Thursday evening at Odd Fellows hall, 1 West Street, applications for charter membership to be received. Whitmere Bron, Berbers, 7% Fan. ave

Naseau N. H Celestian Scott Venice Golaberg Savacnan Watling Island Foresters of America Court of

Flowers Cheaper Now As Holiday Prices Fall

In Kansas City on January 1 prices for roses and other flowers plummet after New Year. Roses that fetched $2.30 to $3 per dozen drop to $1 or less, with some at seven cents. Carnations fall from 70 cents to 30 or 40 cents per dozen, and more varieties appear at lower prices as demand eases.

Kansas City

Snow on Oranges No Damage in Southern California

Snow fell yesterday in Southern California but did not injure the orange crop. The harvest continues with about 12 million trees in prime condition. Farmers report the light snowfall will benefit future growth despite a brief cold spell.

California Los Angeles Cal Jan

Mexican South Eastern Railway Concession Cancelled

San Antonin Tex January 11 advices received here that the Mexican government has cancelled the valuable concession of the Mexican South eastern Railway company due to the company's failure to comply with the concession terms. The company was composed of Cleve and O men.

San Antonin, Tex Mexican Southeastern Railway Company Cleve and

Topeka Girls to Beloit Industrial School Lead

Police Matron Thorpe plans to take three Topeka girls to the Beloit industrial school after recent improvements at the facility allow more room. Rose Thompson, about 15, named by Thorpe as a local troublemaker, is the alleged ringleader in steering other girls astray.

Thorpe Topeka Beloit Industrial School Wimere Rose Thompson Rose ‘Thompson Madison Street Kaness City Kansas Beloit Belleville

Burning of Seminole Indians Report Confirmed

Jan. 11 reports from Washington state the Indian office has not received confirmation of the burning at the stake of two Seminole men linked to Mrs. Simmons murder. Officials warn against a general uprising, while Governor Brown and the fathers of McGhelsey denounce the act as an outrage. A dispatch from B Linn notes the mob burned Lincoln McGhelsey and Palmer Lampoon near Maud, witnessed by a child of Mrs. Simmons.

Washinton Indian Office Simmons Wisdom Jones Indian Bureau Brown Seminole Nation McGhelsey Bruno Oklahoma Lincoln McGhelsey Palmer Lampoon Maud

First White Man Convicted of Murdering a Negro in Kansas City

Kansas City January 11 Gill Adler a town tough was convicted of second degree murder in the Wm Johnson case and sentenced to six years in the penitentiary. It marks the first white man in Jackson County convicted for killing a Black person. Adler previously served a short term for a fist blow that killed Postoffice Inspector McClure during a carnival quarrel three years ago.

Kansas City Gill Adter Wm. Johnson Adler Jackson County Postofice McClure

Clark Improves Health Joined by Family in San Antonio

Ex-President Clark of the Union Pacific continues to recover in San Antonio, with his family arriving to join him last week. He stays at the Menger Hotel and appears well. Weather notes from Chicago and Kansas indicate rain and colder conditions. An old Tennessean resident reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy eased a persistent cough after three bottles, advertised by The State Journal.

San Antonio Tex Clark Union Pacific Sally Jennington State Journal

Judge Sluss Confirmed as Chief Justice of Private Land Claims Court

The senate confirmed several nominees for judgeship of the Court of Private Land Claims. Thomas Fuller of North Carolina and William W. Murray of Tennessee named as judges. Joseph T. Reed of Town elter justice Henry C. Sins of Kansas and W. W. Stone of Colorado listed among nominees.

Court of Private Land Claims Washington Jan Senate Norina Lini Thomas ©.Fuller North Carolina William W. Murray Tennessee Joseph T. Heed Town Elter Henry C. Sins Kanno W. WW Stone of Colorada

A Rub Down and Postum Debate in Morning Routine

A health column extols a brisk morning rub down with warm water and towel, then a Postum Food Coffee swap for breakfast. It argues coffee harms the nervous system while Postum offers nourishment and flavor, praising Mr Curtice of the Ladies' Home Journal for endorsing Postum over coffee.

Curtie Ladies’ Home Journal Postum Postum Ste

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