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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1897

Page

8

Temperance Leader St John Attacks Churches and Politics

Closing meeting of the State Temperance Union at Hamilton Hall featured John P. St John lambasting churches for backing liquor power and urging enforcement of the prohibitory law. He attacked party over principle, praised Governor Leedy, and called for constitutional reform and stronger state oversight, with brief remarks by Mrs. Iia W. Brown and Rev. B. Mockwood.

State Temperates Union Hamilton Hall John P. St. John State Temperance Union Hamilton Ball Churches of Kansas Churches of Ton State House Leedy John A. Martin John Martin Kansas John Mapils Missouri River Matt New York Hoosevelt New York City Roosevelt Kauss St. John Parker Dr. Parkhurst Salta Hig State Iia W. Brown Helton BL. Mockwood Indianapolis

Dispensary Debate Gains No Seal of Approval

In a recent annual report meeting Secretary T. Stephens cited state dispensary views from a Journal interview. The proposal was stricken from the records after opposition from Judge J. F. Culver and support from Rev. Mr. Worrell, with plans to renew next year.

Union T. 5. Stephens J. F. Culver Weporin Worrell Waverly Stephens

Clash Over Leadership Splits Populist Press Group

In St Louis on Jan 14, a split looms within the National Reform Press Association as Paul Van Dervoort of Omaha and A. Rozelle of Missouri clash over the meeting plan and control. Van Dervoort favors Memphis on Feb 23 while Rozelle calls Kansas City for Feb 22 to form a new body.

van Dervoort Rozelle St. Louis National Refori Press Association Popullat Papers Paul Vandervoort Omaha A. Rozelle Missouri Vandervoort Watson Memphis Tenn Roselle Kansas City Moselle de Molly Hla Con— Freres Tex

Gone Up the Flume As Harrison Exchange Closes

The Harrison Telephone Exchange in Topeka has been closed as 60 remaining wires were transferred to the Bell system. The Missouri and Kansas Telephone Company, which bought Harrison lines, completed the move with a final switch, leaving the Bell office handling all telephoning business. A single operator had served Harrison for about three months during the transition.

Harrison Telephone Exchange Topeka Central Telephone Harrison Telephone Company Hell Telephone Afce Missouri and Kansan Tetephone Harrison Cqmodux Harrison Bell Hell Harrison Company

Robbers Torture Woman in Farm House Robbery

Three masked robbers forced entry at the Culbertson farm near Wadsworth Ohio. They demanded money and obtained 25 dollars plus a check. They stripped Miss Culbertson, burned her with heated steel, and tortured her in hopes of forcing more money, then fled after she fainted.

Cleveland David Culbertson Wadsworth Dir Culbertson Ribbera

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Lasting Relief

In a dense health advertisement the Pyramid Pile Cure claims to permanently relieve itching piles and all forms of piles without cocaine or opium. It asserts rapid relief, parasite removal, and a general safety record, with nationwide testimonials and prices at 50 cents to 1 per package from druggists.

Bern Pyramid Kurtim Pyramid O Albion Mich United States

Inaugural Address Pressure on Legislature by Governor Adams

Governor Adams urges a short legislative session and tax relief for laborers and citizens, proposes a statewide reform board for employers and employees, and supports executive action to extend public domain management. He praises western resources and warns that overregulation harms finances, stressing East West interdependence and regional prosperity.

Tenvor Adams Jefferson John Adams

Preserve the Constitution Frigate Gets Fresh Push

Washington January 4. A renewed push to save the old frigate Constitution includes potential appropriation to repair and bring it to Washington as a naval relic. Charles Francis Adams and other Boston citizens appeal to the Senate to provide for preserving the vessel.

Washington Compres Charles Francis Adams Boston Senate

Coxeys Men Strike While He Builds a New Party

Coxeys men strike in St Louis over due wages several weeks overdue. They refuse to work until paid and the manager awaits the general's return to handle the dispute. Delaware becoming civilized and a judiciary committee in Wilmington debates abolishing the whip post as punishment for petty criminals. Advertisements tout Dr King’s New Discovery and DeWitt’s Little Early Risers with local store mentions and offers.

Maellion Coxey St. Louis Delaware

Dan Hanna Rise From Runaway Marriage to Rich Businessman

A Chicago writer recounts Dan Hanna son of Mark A. Hanna of Cleveland who eloped as a youth. He later ran a coal business profitably, built wealth, and earned a mansion gift exceeding $75,000 for the family, marking a remarkable rise.

New York Dan Hanna Mark A. Hanna Cleveland Dan Mark Hanmis Dad Chicago Mark Hanna Booka Don Mc Hanha Metite

George Gould Notified Heir to Castellane Expected

New York January 14 George Gould received three cables from his sister Anna Gould Countess Boniface de Castellany announcing she expects to know motherhood within days A Gould family source says the countess hearth is excellent Anna Gould wife of Count de Castellane married in New York March 4 1895 Her fortune was then estimated at 13000000 The couple sailed to Paris where the count bought a home site by the river near Avenue Malakoff and Avenue Bois de Boulogne ground cost 4700000 francs and the palace is under construction

New York George Gould Anka Boniface de Castellany Tari Gould Anna Gould Jay Gould Count de Castellane Paris Malakoff Bois de Boulogne

Seattle Savings Bank Closes Amid Heavy Withdrawals

Seattle officials announce the Seattle Savings Bank has closed its doors due to heavy county fund withdrawals by new officers. Judge Monroe appoints H. Showy as receiver. Bank officials say affairs are sound though not ready for a run. Notable liabilities total about 78,000 dollars, assets about 104,000. First class accounts range between 20,000 and 399,000 dollars. The institution will meet its obligations dollar for dollar.

Seattle Wash Seattle Savings Bank Monroe Aspets Ps. First

Cure for Lame Back and Remedies Cited

Louden Grover of Sardis Kentucky reports his daughter found relief from back and hip pain after trying Chamberlain s Pain Balm and states Chamberlain s Minard is a cure for rheumatism Other products mentioned include Scott s Carbo Digestive Compound and DeWitt s Little Early Risers with woes of indigestion and torpid liver noted Columbus Buggy Company stock moved to Warner Potter storerooms until after the Food Show estate sale by assignee J S Warner

Louden Grover Sardis Chamberlain Columbus Buggy Company Warner & Potter Quincy Street Assignec

Golden Discovery Promises Cure For Consumption

An letter style ad touts a preparation called Golden Discovery by Dr Pierce. It claims to correct digestion, invigorate the liver, and build new tissue, curing a majority of consumption cases. It cites testimonials and endorsements from druggists and patients, urging purchase.

Pierce Rand Tisilder J Street Tacoma Gaddin Wasiieniom

Mrs Bowser Bills Reveal Husband and Motives

A domestic scene unfolds as Mrs. Bowser pleads to repay small bills while her husband Mr. Bowser belittles the debt, promises a weekly allowance, and plans gifts, showing tension over money and control in a long marriage. The exchange ends with Mrs. Bowser reflecting on a principle of not presenting bills to a husband when he is in a good mood.

Mr. Bowser Bart Fester Bowser Abe Mrs. Boweer Ebe Mrrs. Bowser

The Bills That Broke A Royal Household

In a Detroit newspaper clipping, a comic domestic argument unfolds over household bills. A kingly husband objects to plumber, doorbell, glass, and lock charges, while his wife counters with implied allowances and household costs. The scene satirizes royal frugality and domestic friction.

Not So Bad Masked Man in a Western Hold Up Parlor Car

A garbled selection recalls a masked robber demanding money aboard a parlor car on a western railroad while a bystander offers a taunting reply. The text weaves in assorted headlines and quips about lynching, ranch agency plans, installation plans, and social scenes, reflecting a collage of vintage newspaper snippets and jokes from various papers.

New York Weekly

Fine Art Souvenir Offered At Morrison’s Jewelry Store

Fine Art Souvenir Fine offers a 40 page copper etching book with coast of Normandy scenes. With each $2 purchase or a $1 purchase plus 10¢ extra, at Morrison's Jewelry Store 505 Kansas Avenue. Incoming State Officers and Legislature will be presented a copy.

H. Morrison Oast Normandy

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