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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 14, 1898

Page

10

Woman's Troubles and the Great Advance in Invention

A New York correspondent describes a lecture by Mrs Morgan J Willard on women’s burdens and remedies. The article cites “Unrequired Attention” and poverty as core troubles, praising medical and domestic inventions claimed to ease life. It notes the lecture’s impact on Lengee ladies and mentions cures for rheumatic pain and cough syrups advertised by local vendors.

New York Mre Morgan J. Willard Wortin

Omaha Exposition Gains Endorsement and Optimism

A Kansas approach notes strong sentiment shift favoring the Omaha Exposition. Lincoln’s Johnann cites westward crops and new site interest driving thousands from the Eastern states. Government and private support grows, with state officers, breeders, and bankers backing plans and a vigorous push anticipated.

Kansas Johnann Lincoln Ormine Caxtern States Altthough Board of Ageiceiture Erein Mery

German Warships Deutschland and Gelsenkirch on voyage to Chin

British steamer Geneva from Southampton reports sighting two German warships in a disabled condition. Deutschland and Gelsen now en route to China under Prince Henry of Prussia, last heard from Port Said arriving January 5.

Perim Jum Geneva Southampton Deutschland Prince Henry of Prussia Chin Port Said

Lower Wages No Remedy Opinion Advanced In Textile Woes

Boston January 4 The Globe reports authorities in textile manufacturing doubt wage cuts will ease the textile crisis. Robert Howard of Fall River argues higher wages across the board would revive production while England's tactics show mixed results. He predicts potential strikes in New Bedford and broader impact in New England.

Boston the Globe Glebe Robert Howard Jong Pall River England Fwil River Eppland Howard

Sweeter Than Honors Senator Hanna Welcomes Home

Senator Hanna returns to Cleveland amid a warmly received homecoming. He calls this moment sweeter than any other honor, thanking supporters and pledging to continue serving the people. A later note mentions his election to the Senate and the public reception at Hollénden Mare.

Hanna Cleveland Hanve Hollénden Mare Senate Resuniicas Parte

Whisky confiscation and voyage notices in Alaska trade

Constable forces seized 402 quart bottles of whisky on the steamer City of Seattle just before she departed for Alaska. A meal quantity on the City of Tipeke was also found. An aditorium item promotes Champerlain's Pain Balm for sprains and rheumatic pains, with testimonials from druggists Homeseekers Excursion offers a round trip fare on January 18 via the Santa Fe Route to multiple western territories, touting the Santa Fe as the shortest route to Southern California with Pullman sleepers and electric chairs. Druggist G A Van Hall of Buller Missouri endorses Hegel Blood Purifier and Blood Maker as top sellers.

Alaska Port ‘Townend Seattle Tipeke Santa Fe Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louialina New Mexico Okahomea Texas Eiberat Aie Agent Santa Fe G. A. van Hall Buller, Mo

After His Money

New York reports Charles MacCullagh superintendent in Brooklyn has asked a lawyer to claim a share of the late Joseph J McCullagh estate. He says they were first cousins who learned printing together and that a will entitles him to a share. Inventory in St Louis probate lists personal property valued at 77 but omits real estate value.

New York Herald Charles MacCullagh Thonas Jefferson Borough of Brooklyr Joseph J. MtcCullash Lane McCullagh St. Louis Globe-Democrat Brooklyn St. Louis McCull Gen Ule

Senate committee backs adverse ruling on Corbett seat

Washington June: Senate privileges and elections committee voted 4 to 3 to deny W. Corbett a Senate seat from Quebec. Beamtar Bor rows Read was absent but counted on his authority. The tally opposed Corbett with the committee split along party lines.

Washington, Junia Senato Committee On Privileges and Elections Today Rebert HH. W. Corbett Senate Beamtar Borrows Read Corbett

First Dealing in Sleighs Fails at St Paul

Winter brings oddities in a Minnesota case where Grisham and Witch run a carriage and sleigh business. Wm Will claims a loss of at least 60,000 while Francis L Winch faces court questions over 50,000 worth of concealed personal property. He admits assets once valued at around 60,000 in April 1593 and 59,000 in 1695, with mortgages, cash, and investments traced to Chicago, Maine, and Saco. He describes selling, losing, and mismanaging funds, including a 32,000 house and a 36,000 Maine property, while noting 125 in current assets and no bank money. The matter proceeds under court supervision.

St. Paul Minn St Paul Grisham & Witch Will Lame Willa Hoowever Francis L. Winch Chickee Willhome Mrr John F. Newbury Chicago Auron Saco Maine Biddeford Times Biddefort Old Orchard Sea Sheila St.Paul Z. Q. Bron

Boats for Rothschilds aboard Pacific expedition

Six range barges and three Fiver steamers are under construction at TP Whitehouse and Sons shipyard for service on the Viktor and the Alaska Exploration Company venture. The nine boats, costing over a quarter of a million dollars, will be disassembled and shipped to Unalaska to be set up and towed toward the Yukon mouth. The Bold of the American Ship Sin tran will tow the pieces to Datel Harbor, with a tow distance of 2,906 miles to improve the Pacific coast towing record by about a thousand miles if successful.

San Francisno Whitelaw & Fons Algaka Yukon Sintran Datel Harpur

Trenholm Dismissed as President of American Surety

New York Jan 14 The Journal reports former Comptroller William Lee Trenholm is no longer president of the American Surety Company. At the annual stockholders meeting of the State Trust Company two board motions were carried one toppled Trenholm. Cause cited is dissatisfaction with the president's policy in managing the trust's affairs.

New York the Journal Cotpptroller William Lee Treshalm American Surety Company State Trust Company Trenholns

Dawes Attacks Eagle Critics in Morris Pivot

A rush of political debate surrounds Dawes and opponents linked to Wilt Whites. Dawes accuses an unnamed rival of harming Ingalls with a misstrike, prompting gathering unease as officials discuss the Copeland episode and Tugalis Enasting Lalani.

John J. Tugalis Lalani Copeland

Edwin T Earl Seeks $100000 Damages in Patent Action

Edwin T Earl files in United States court alleging Armith & Co Chicago and others infringed a refrigerator car patent owned by Bari Company. Complaint seeks $100000 in damages in a new step in the conflict between the two firms.

Edwin T. Earl Fratiiscs Cal Jac Ryn Te Hari Kurt Frult Comming Today United States Armith & Co Chicago Bari Company Ble

Pigeon Route to Dawson Scheme to Establish Pigeon Communication

James Jackson arrives from Boston with carrier pigeons to establish regular communication between Dawson City and St Michael next winter. He plans to take the birds to St Michael and set up stations at frequent intervals from there to Dawson.

San Francisco James Jackson Boston Dawson City St Michael St. Michael Dawson

Ames cattle feeder urges beef industry reform

Champion cattle feeder BM Allen of Ames Nebraska told the state board of agriculture about the beef cattle situation. He heads a company with about 30 000 head in sheds and stalls at Ames. He argued small farmers erred by neglecting beef production methods and winter taking opportunities, and urged adoption of improvements to boost the industry.

Allen Ames Ines Allestem

Palace Clothing to Measure Trousers in Topeka

Topeka's Palace Clothing company announces tailored trousers for 25 dollars. Garments made locally from Topeka wool by Topeka workers, guaranteed full wool content and shrinkage. Home industry from raw sheep wool to finished product for Topeka, state, and world.

Topeka Palace Clothing Company Topeta Topeka Wooten Agu

Stoppe d at 15 Wyman Pastor Had Appendix Removed

Rev Mr A Wyman pastor of the Unity church had his vermiform appendix removed at Stormont hospital Thursday afternoon to stop at the fifteenth attack of appendicitis. The operation was performed while he lay under anesthesia and he is resting comfortably and will resume ministerial duties soon.

A. Wyman Unity Church Stormont Hospital Wyman

Foreigners threaten voting against restriction supporters

In Chicago on January 4, about 150 German societies issued a broad protest opposing immigration limits. The document sent to Congress warns against any exclusionary policy and pledges to oppose renomination of lawmakers who back further immigration restrictions. It cites editors of German Irish Swedish Italian and other newspapers as disseminators and frames the move as a revival of the Know Nothing spirit.

Chicago Congress Leer Iise Itafian Ingus United States Comeress Seho

Paris Students Demonstrate Against Zola in Front of Aurore

A group of law students after an evening lecture marched to the Auore offices in Paris and denounced M Emile Zola. The demonstration turned disorderly and was dispersed by the police.

Paris The Auore M. Emile Zola

Kurtz's Expulsion Sought by National Committee

Washington January 14 The Ohio Republican member Charles L Kurtz faces probable retirement from the Republican national committee after the recent senatorial meeting in Ohio. Several committee members are in Washington as unan imous sentiment favors expulsion amid anger over Kurtz support for Hanna and questions about the committee's authority to oust a member.

National Committee Hanna Washington D. C Ohio Republican National Committee Charles L. Kurtz Oto Kurtz

YALE DECLINES TO ROW CORNELL THIS YEAR

Ithaca Jan 14 Yale replies to Cornell's conditional challenge to row at New London this year. Capt Colson and Benjamin J Wheeler comment but Yale states it cannot row Cornell. Apples and pears from Australia Sydney Jan 14 next shipment to London.

Cornell Ithache Yale New London Colton Capt Colson Benjamin J. Wheeler Australia Sydney N Yin San Francisco Ministers of Agriculture Varios Coronies London Totare

Military Mutineers In Havana Shown On Paper Page

Uproar and mutiny reports dominate the Havana scene with a full page banner. Ten officers from various corps allegedly took part in the disturbance, while Captain General Weyler's aides face criticism and Blanco contemplates stern action. A new law to curb press attacks on Spanish army prestige is set to appear in the Gazette this week.

Heralde Havana Key West

Havana Sees Prohibitions on Carve Dispatches and Crowds

A Havana decree bans daily newspaper publication of dispatches without prior censorship and ten hours notice, with potential military jurisdiction for violators. A second edict restricts gatherings to four or fewer in public spaces. Separately, Senor De Lome reports from Washington that tranquility prevailed at Havana late on January 10 with no anticipated trouble.

Havana Neekere Washington Senor de Lome

Cabinet Meeting Held as Cuban Tensions Rise

Assistant Secretary Day relayed Consul General Lee's Havana telegraph noting riots and attacks on newspapers. Cabinet, briefed on Havana unrest, discusses safeguarding American interests and the Hawaiian annexation treaty. North Atlantic squadron sails from Hampton Roads for evaluation and drill with possible near-Havana presence if needed.

Hampton Roads Washington Day White House State Department Lee Havana Senate Briely Sall Tomorow Aviat Dupertrent Admiral Sicard Avy Department Cuba United States Loe

Calm in Havana Amid Reports of Turmoil

Dispatches from Havana reported to Senor De Lome that calm prevailed in the city with no casualties and hope for a normal state. Spanish consul Baldasano called reports exaggerated, noting mobs rarely lead to war. Madrid acknowledged disagreeable news from Cuba without detail, while private Havana dispatches claimed cheers for Die Cartes and Weyler near General Blanco’s windows.

San Havana Senor de Lome Uied Congaatu Spain Madrid Cuba Viva Weyler Blanco

Denver's Postmaster Confirmed After Senate Vote

Washington report confirms ex-Senator Tabor of Colorado as Denver postmaster after swift executive session action. Also noted Col Edwin P Myers former state printer of Pennsylvania found dead in his stable yard, suspected accidental carriage mishap.

Tabor Washington Senate Toilay Denver Wolcott Taber Myers Harrisburg Edwin P. Myers

Size of Pullman Estate

Executors file an inventory of George M. Pullman estate with real property valued at zero and personal property around 6.5 million dollars. Bonds and stocks noted, including Pullman Palace Car holdings and Nicaragua Canal stock, plus mentioned art and library values. overall estate projected to exceed 10 million dollars with real estate alone near 2 million.

Chicago George M. Pullman New York We Prairie Avenue Tryons Bougereau Pullman Pullan Palace Car Company Nicaragua Canal Company Stork Kate Field Washington the Journal of Commerce the Weekly Magazine Meares

Wheat and grain markets show mixed early gains in today’s export news

The report notes wheat opening higher in Chicago and Minneapolis with modest advances amid bullish news on Liverpool and expected demand from Milwaukee and St Paul. Corn and oats trade near steady, while pork futures drift. hogs and cattle receive mixed receipts and prices linger. Kansas City market shows lower cattle and hogs with steady sheep. Prices for wheat, corn, oats, and rye vary across regions with futures direction influenced by foreign demand and domestic stock moves.

Satleago Wrgac Tor Mayax Keeily Liverpool Milwaukee St Paul Minneapolis San Francisco Northwestern Chicago Sue TIS Kansas City Jan Texas

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