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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1899
Page
5
A patient details severe hand eczema that ooze and drip, prompting doctor disbelief. After applying Cuticura, itching subsides and sleep returns. The skin dries and the infection clears within about a month, with gradual improvement noted across several attempts and measurements.
Misa Jenale Finch has been in the amp this week. Mrs Jared Lacy of Meriden visited today. Mr Hetegmt of Burlingame is the nephew of Tor. Mr Mark Putnam of Union Pacific resumed work. Pouckt able to be down for the first time this week. Mr and Mrs Dick Tacy of Meriden visiting. J B Watte attending the poultry show. Annie Reed and Ernest Bowman married yesterday and went to housekeeping on Van Buren Street. Lipp of Missville celebrating. Church services and choir practices at the Church of the Good Shepherd tonight. Baptist church held a missionary tea last evening, about $5 raised. Lynthe Beer program featured Miss Atay At Night and duets and solos. Funeral of Clarence Sterne Wednesday at 3 from Mrs J Fulton’s residence. Dr Linus Blakesley eulogized the deceased. Interment in Topeka cemetery guarded by a church choir.
Detroit Miah Jan 12 Hiram Walker founder of Walkerville distillery died today at family residence after strokes this year. He owned land in Ontario and invested in railroads besides whisky. Also notes on Birmingham Alabama pipe plant opening and early 20th century ads and notices mixed in.
The Topeka Commercial Club hears a plan to build a large state heating and power plant near the Rock Island to serve the Capitol, insane asylum, reform school, and state prison, with an estimated cost of about 8000. An appropriation from the legislature is hoped for, with Governor Stanley urging community support. A nine member committee will be appointed to pursue the funding, while paving Sixth Street to the asylum is also urged to ease traffic.
The Topeka Commercial club reports on rent balances and unpaid charges, a U S government rent claim, and dues from the Tor Water company. It notes Henry W McAteer named delegate to the National Live Stock association meeting. Galveston requests support for a Galveston army fort. Committees discuss advertising, Nicaragua canal support, and urban improvement laws. New depot plans and Missouri Pacific right of way on Adams Street are debated, with a wire fence post patent presentation by J T Boot.
Denver faces a week of cattle trade as a national live stock convention and the first range cattle exhibition in the country unfold at the stockyards. Over 20 cars entered with about 60 more expected. buyers from western states arrive amid trading, trade forecasts, and price disputes between northern buyers and southern breeders. Denver hosts for two years but may bow out. Chicago St Paul Omaha Kansas City St Joseph San Antonio Port Worth Salt Lake City among possible future hosts.
Fragmentary historical note references Bertin Jan and national dialogue on Emperor William's visit, France versus Britain, with garbled place names Osage City and coal, dated April 25, signed F MAWHINNEY at Hancock Street phone 743.
Social and personal notes from Topeka detail the Lagica Male club gathering at Laine of Bra W Harrison street and upcoming events. Several members and guests are noted with entertaining programs, visits, and forthcoming parties at Unity church and Hudson's hall.
A Kansas poultry show crowd watched a young lady’s hat with multicolored feathers, dyed to resemble Joseph’s coat, challenged by a Wild Horse Game. The bird pecked the hat, causing a splash of water and injuries to the lady as spectators wrestled to restore order. Officials praised the event as the largest poultry show yet held in the state.
A garbled OCR fragment references Kansas pastors and a legislative appropriation. It mentions insurance and improvement efforts connected to the pastors, with unclear details about who, what, or when. The readable elements imply an official or civic discussion of support for a religious community and related financial matters.
Paris reports a striking speech from M Quesaw da Beare balto, labeled the most dangerous Dreyfus development yet, urging deputies to pressure the cassation court. The piece argues the army dangers, the political stakes, and potential moves by the court’s criminal chamber as new chapters open.
James McNaughton former president of Tradesmen s National Bank and Allen McNaughton head of Wool Exchange and director of the same bank were arraigned before US Commissioner Shielde on charges of violating statutes by certifying a 510 400 check drawn on the bank to United States Trust Company when the Trust Company allegedly had no funds. Both pleaded not guilty and were held in 25000 bail each for examination next Thursday.
Beges German Salve offered as an invaluable remedy for cats burns bruises scalds sore lips eczema skin eruptions fever sores and general skin diseases. Sold by all druggists and stores in town with prompt domestic use guidance.
Marine Review figures show 262 new vessels under construction or contract by January 1 1899. Merchant ships total 204 vessels 264 216 tons valued at about 19 76 million along with 5 war vessels 148 489 tons 272 189 horsepower with a contract price around 42 35 million. Details break out seacoast lakes western rivers and foreign build, including battleships and cruisers for Russia Japan and the United Kingdom.
Ten stockholders led by Henry M. Wallace sue Klondike Yukon and Copper River company in circuit court seeking a receiver and injunction to halt asset disposal and dissolve the firm. They allege insolvency and misused funds totaling over 30,000 by president Frank Buffington Vrooman, a descendant of ex-United States district attorney General John Black.
The 46th annual report of the Congregational church building society was presented by Rev. L. B. Cobb. The society has funded loans and grants for many churches and parsonages, with totals reaching substantial figures and a long-term trend toward balancing donations and loans. Efforts will continue to enlist all 5,634 churches in the denominational fellowship plan.
Caroline H Benton sues Fred A Benton for divorce claiming a mistaken impression at marriage in 1885 led to desertion. She alleges she does not know his whereabouts after years apart and the pair have walked different paths since then.
Dr H B Bettinger of Thianapot tod reports relief after using Detebon's Mystic Cure for rheumatism. He states several days of pain vanished and he could walk unaided after two bottles. Swit Holling druggists in Topeka market the remedy.
In Morrisburg on January day, Jenks the Democratic gubernatorial candidate was nominated by acclamation by Democratic senators and members for United States senator after Chauncey F. Black had 14 votes to 65 for Jenks. A ring committee was appointed to two members. Creasy moved to compel all Democratic members to attend joint conventions and vote for the nominee. The motion was tabled.
A G Lows, superintendent of the Balgation Army hospital, requests a new location at Sixth and Buchanan Streets. He states the public favors relocation, notes high moving costs, asks the city to cover expenses, and says disruption must be minimized for patients. The hospital cannot move immediately but will relocate when a suitable building is secured.
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