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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1897

Page

8

Sunday Church Services At Seabrook and Nearby

Seabrook Congregational church holds service at 1 30 pm with a sermon on Reter Study of Peter. Various churches list morning and evening services with ministers, patrols, and Sunday school notices across Topeka and surrounding areas.

Seabrook Congregational Church Peter J. E. Kirr F. I. Sauerber Totnes Zane's Hall First Unitarian Church of Christ Skettist Aweat-Hixth Street God David Pulfilled Christ Pupela Baptist Church Tourent Horrienn Streets State of Kansan Brytheen Unkard Oakland Ed Root St. John’s A. M. E Seventh and Topeka Avenues J. FR. Ransom Henry Stillweth Kaneas City Southwealers Salvation Army Loorent Jackwon Streets Quincy Street G. D. Olden Ehanit Gorner van Boren J. M. WH Wesleyan Methodist Church Wesleyan Methodist Ch Vorner Phird Jefferson G. B. Howard Pares Eighth Jackann W. Connett Presbyterian Topeka Meghan

Dr Pullman Retires From Baltimore Church After Twenty Years

Baltimore Maryland January 16 Reverend Professor Royal M Pullman brother of George M Pullman of Chicago resigns as pastor of the Second Universalist church after twenty years of service He plans retirement possibly remaining as pastor emeritus The Pullman family marks their golden wedding recently prompting a reunion in Baltimore February 1895

Baltimore Mad Pr. Royal Pullman Geo. M. Pullman Chicago Second Universal Yet Pietar Emerique Imaltimore Mes. Pullman

Lord mayor famine fund tops 35000 pounds

London January 14 The lord mayor s famine fund now exceeds 35000 pounds with a 22000 pound contribution from William Waldorf Astor. Reports from Calcutta relay adequate food stocks at Madras ample supplies in Bombay and Punjab and northern and central provinces ready for immediate relief. Railways reduced staff and relief camps fully equipped while government ships daily rupees for relief work. Californians Celebrate Governor Budd proclaims a legal holiday in the California Assembly. The King of Pit s Beechams Beecharna.

London Tninn Willem Waldorf Astor Calcutta Madras Barsiah Bombay Punjab

How Maceo Died Ambushed While Crossing Into Havana

Havans Jen 16 Via Key Weath Me reports Antonio Maceo was ambushed after crossing the military line into Pinar del Rio on a mission to meet insurgents. Spanish forces opened fire. Maceo was wounded and died. Insurgents allege Dr Zerzueha aided the ambush. later his body was recovered and given a military burial at a secret site known to few associates.

Havans Jen Antonio Maceo Maceo Pinar del Rio Cirui Maceo Tijs Saddiv Maiceo Zerzueha Mateo Macco

Polluted Chicago Water Shuts School Drinking Supply

Chicago officials shut off public school drinking water due to Lake Michigan contamination. Boiled water advised for students as typhoid microbes in lake water prompt talks of artesian or treated substitutes.

Chicago Lake Michigan Board of Education Reday Peepee Wate Nexith

Mrs Bradley Martin to Host Ultra Fashion Waldorf Ball

New York report states Mr and Mrs Bradley Martin will redecorate the Waldorf hotel for a grand ball attended by New York’s elite. The elaborate event aims to rival Belmon t social splendor with lavish dress, prints, and fashion displays, drawing about 500 guests in a winter of 1882–83 styling.

Bradley Martin New York Waldorf Hotel W. WK Vanderbilt Martin Minos Thicen Eatin Seventeenith Hentcents Ventures Eirl Craver van Mle Cornelia Sherman Bane Sheetiss

Treaty Endorsed at Mission Mass Meeting in New York

General James Beaver of Pennsylvania presided at a mass meeting at Carnegie Hall supporting foreign missions. Speakers included General Stea Yer Bishop Charlow Wowler and Rev. Dr. Hichued. The resolution urged prompt Senate confirmation of the general treaty of arbitration and its unification by governments across the United States and Canada.

New York James Beaver Pennsylvania Carnege Hall Stea Yer Charlow Wowler Hichued United States Senate Canada

March of the British depose Benin king after massacre

The Chronicle reports a decision to annex the Benin Kingdom and depose its king due to the massacre of the British expedition. A Bonny dispatch says an English civilian, one of the expedition's civilians, was captured and taken to Benin. His fate remains unknown.

Legon Benin Bonny Guinea Tr Owls

Cuba For 260 Million Purchase Bill Introduced in Congress

Washington January 16 Representative Spencer of Mississippi introduced a bill to authorize offering up to 260 million dollars to purchase the island of Cuba. The measure also allocates up to 10 thousand dollars for negotiating expenses.

Congress Washington Spencer Mississipni Hus Secretary of State Cubs

Russian plague fears prompt strict southern measures

Odessa dispatch reports the Russian government enforcing strict plague control in southern areas. The piece notes urgency as delays in obtaining medical help can be fatal and plugs a supposed remedy claim by G. W. Stansfeld of Gaz Kan. Ave.

Russia London Times Odessa G. W. Stansfeld Gaz Kan

Favorite Prescription and Medical Discovery Claims Misleading

A murky testimonial appears to tout Favorite Prescription and a Medical Discovery as cures for female ailments and general health, with vague references to Dr. Pierce products and a druggist selling them. The text also attacks a pharmacist while praising the remedies, implying broad efficacy for constipation headaches and biliousness.

F. EB. Porgey Carns Kevapaha Spala Mighter D. Billings Mon

Yellowstone Park Game Drives Animals to Smithsonian

Yellowstone Park Superintendent George S. Amierson reports plans to ship a selection of wildlife to the National Zoological Park in Washington. The mix includes six entetope, four beaver, and other animals as the park continues to face increasing human encroachment and wildlife management challenges. Coyotes remain a growing concern, leading to increased efforts to reduce their numbers.

Cheyenne Wyo Jatt George S. Amierson Yellowstone National Park Osr Nathal Zoologieu Park Washington Hue Anderson FBI Ty Uigdasinle Durr Vander Karouth Aentrion Amd i Mounaki Mt. Gyerott Perensie

Bathhouse meeting warns on drumming at Hot Springs water

In Hot Springs Ark today the bathhouse managers and Superintendent Little reviewed rules for drumming at houses on government property. They warned that future infractions would result in cut off of hot water privileges and pledged faithful observance of Interior Department trimming bans.

Hot Springs Ark Jan Little Interior Department

Pope Physician Advises Eggs and Old Wine Diet

London dispatch reports the pope physician urges strict temperature control in the room and care in diett ing on eggs and old wine. The Kaiser honors Diaz of Mexico with the Grand Cross of the Red Eagle and decorates other Mexican ministers. In Paterson New Jersey, 100 silk spinners strike at Golden Rod Manufacturing over wage issues.

London Janus Standard Rerlin Reichanngoter Mealy Diaz Mexico William Musican Anance Jurden New York Golden Rod ‘Manufacturing Company Paterson N. J

Electric Bitters Promises Nerve and Blood Vitality

This purely vegetable medicine claims to restore nervous vigor by toning nerve centers in the stomach, stimulating the liver and kidneys, and purifying the blood. It improves appetite, aids digestion, and is touted as the best blood purifier and nerve tonic. Sold for 50 cents and $1 at J. K. Jones' Drug Store on Witth and Kansas avenues.

J. K. Jones Witth and Kansas Avenue

Southwest Fuel Co advertises furnaces and cures

An old newspaper fragment promotes Frontenac furnaces from THE SOUTHWESTERN FUEL CO of Chicora Pa. It touts One Minute Cough Cure as a medical breakthrough, claims of relief for coughs and colds, and advertises DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for skin troubles.

Frontenac Southwestern Furl Co Chicora Wechard Vennel Venrell G. W. Stumpfield Ken Fcel Co DeWitt G. W. Stansfield

Pension Bill Skirmish Over Widows Pensions Set at 100

Washington dispatch reports a heated committee day as lawmakers debated widow pension limits. An attempt to lower General Gibbon widow’s pension from 100 a month failed. support grew for recognizing meritorious service. Clara Nichols widow of W A Nichols saw pension rise to 75 monthly. Unfinished business cleared. free homestead bill referred to public lands, senate conference denied.

Kansas Washington Fanny Gibbon Tue Kay Crowther Groesener Gibbon Growvenor Seldlers Clara N. Nichols Hreyet W. A. Nichols Senate Public Lands Committees Congress

Osage County Coal Ad and Local Services

An Osage City shop promotes genuine Osage coal at the same price as inferior grades and notes related services. The notice also advertises free mending and button sewing, a steam laundry, and mentions Ayers products including Cherry Pectoral and Almanac used by speakers actors and singers.

Osage County Osage City Southwestern Furl CO Ayers Ayer

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Permanent Relief for Piles

A vintage ad promotes Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe permanent treatment for all forms of piles. It claims instant relief, no cocaine or opium, and notes physicians widely recommend it. The product, sold by Pyramid Co. of Albion Michigan, is advertised at 50 cents to 1 dollar per package with testimonials from across the United States.

Albion Mich United States

W C Women seek state funds for Elaworth home

Mrs Julia L Death writes from Blue Rapids Kansas January 14 1897 urging The State Journal to back a $4080 appropriation to repair remodel and fund a Woman's Relief Corps W R C home and hospital at Elaworth Kansas The letter argues state support mirrors federal kindness toward soldiers families and aims to provide a dedicated refuge for dependents of service members and army nurses while highlighting an organizing effort led by Mrs Anna Seaver Pagan of Ellsworth Kansas and department officers who have leased grounds and started a fund.

Julia L Blue Rapids Kan Hanor The State Journal Woman's Relief Corps Department of Kansan G. A Elaworth W. RC Worc Leavenworth Leavin W. St. C Kanaus Kansas W. H.C Geneva Ohio United States Anna Seaver Pagan Ellsworth Julia. L. Death Special Aid Dept Kan. W

Twenty Story Hotel Planned on Brunswick Site in New York

Baroness de Seillier widow of Charles Livermore proposes a 20 story steel framed office hotel on the Brunswick property at Fifth Avenue. She owns the east side ground north of Twenty-sixth Street 48 by 100 feet and has hired George Edward Harding & Goodrich to draft plans. Construction cost cannot yet be estimated as plans are unfinished.

New York Baroness de Seillier Charles PL Livermore Hotel Bronswick Fifth Avenue Twenty-sixth Twenty-seventh Streets Livermore Brunswick Twenty-sixth Street George Edward Harding & Goodrich

Homeseekers Excursion on Santa Fe Route to Several States

The Home Road Santa Fe excursion runs on January 5 and 19, February 2 and 16, March 3 and 16, April 6 and 20, May 4 and 15. Round trip tickets cost one fare plus 2 dollars to Arkansas, Arizona, Indiana Territory, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas with a 15 day return window, valid Tuesday or Friday within twenty one days. For details contact passenger depot at foot of Fifth Street or Cromwell & Jefferson at the post office. Lost diamond stud near the state house weighs about 2 carats. reward of ten dollars offered at Hotel Throap.

Santa Fe Arkansas Arizona Indiana Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texa Pirasenger Depot Fifth Street Cromwell & Jeffers North Topeka

Munyon Cures by Mail at Arch Street Philadelphia

Munyon s Medical Institution at 1605 Arch Street Philadelphia caters to nationwide inquiries through letters seeking cures for various diseases. A staff of ten to fifteen doctors dictates replies with medical advice, offering separate cures for each ailment at about 26 cents per vial, with proper diagnoses and remedies promised.

Munyon's Medical Institution Arch Street Philadelphia Munyou

The Gypsy Moth in Massachusetts pest debate center

Boston January 16 report from the Gypsy Moth committee of the state board of agriculture details costly pest control options. Entomologist C F H Fernald outlines three paths: continue extermination with large long term appropriations, hold moth in check with perpetual funding, or abandon efforts to cities towns and individuals. Extermination would cost about 1.575 million over 19 years averaging 105060 per year.

Boston State Board of Agriculture C. F H. Fernald

Labor Leaders Meet in Pennsylvania Convention

Pittsburg January 16 convention of Pennsylvania labor leaders held its first session to form an organization for concerted action in pursuing legislation benefiting labor. More than 10 delegates attended from across the state. George Chance of Philadelphia elected chairman, R. M. Cannahan of Pittsburg secretary, J. J. McCoy of Pittsburg treasurer. The group plans to meet in Harrisburg every two years during the legislative session to focus legislative attention on workers' needs.

Pittsburg Pennsylvania Inter Taree George Chance Philadelphia R. M. Cannahan

Insolvent Railway Featured in Logan Ohio Court

Judge Wright on January 16 declared the Columb Shawnee Hocking Kelley company insolvent. The assets are about 514,008,000. The Discovery Saved His Life. Draszist Q Cailloutie of Beaversville TH recalls a救 tale of Dr King’s New Discovery used to treat la grippe and save a wife, praising its value and urging trials at local drug stores.

C8. & & Railway Logan, O Wright Todey Columb Shawnee Hocking Kelley Company J. K. Jonen Kansas Avenue

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