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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1899

Page

3

Dr Miles Nervine touted as cure for La Grippe grip

An advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as the cure for La Grippe and its after effects. It features testimonials from J. M. Allison and Mrs. Galen Humphrey praising its sleep, nerve restoration, and health recovery. The copy urges readers to buy, promising a money back guarantee and free expert advice.

Thames J. M. Allison Tacoma Ave Indianapolis Ind Mies Miles Galen Humphrey Wareham Mass Dr. Miles Dr. Miles Medical Co Elkhart

Stone Inaugurated Governor of Pennsylvania in Imposing Ceremony

Farmshure June 17 Cul William A. Bion inaugurated governor of Pennsylvania in a grand parade led by Gen J P C Gobin. The ceremony featured the National Guard unit, a West Side platform address, and a procession to witness the inauguration at the Capitol. Concluding, the party viewed the parade from the executive mansion grounds with Col Slunie presiding.

Pennsylvania Farmshure William A. Bion J.P. C. Gobin Biog Hastisteirg Mp— Pearunes Mie National Unit Stevice Spat Toon Tics Dumereis Col Slunie Azie Charnter Gebln

Robbed by highwaymen near railroad track

Frederick Mulliken an employee at the National Stock Yards was attacked by armed robbers who stole money a watch and valuables. He was dragged across the railroad track in front of an approaching passenger train and struck by the engine. He suffered internal injuries with uncertain recovery prospects. The assailants fled.

Bt. Louis Frederick Mulliken National Stock Yards Bigisaymre Ody

Lucky Baldwin Plans Eight-Story Hotel Tower

January 17 report states Lucky Baldwin will build an eight story fre pzon tall structure on the former Baldwin hotel site, burned months ago. Project cost estimated at three million dollars with construction to start once debris removal is finished.

Ban Francisca Bulletin

Pyramid Pile Cure promises relief for piles disease

Remarkable remedy claims to bring comfort to thousands of sufferers with piles. The Pyramid Pile Cure is touted as the sole remedy that can cure piles in any stage without pain or loss of blood, supported by testimonials from users in Columbus and elsewhere.

Gol Mina

Exports exceed imports in 1898 with large balance

United States trade data for 1898 show exports of 1,254,925,169 and imports of 635,066,884, yielding a 264,146.08 surplus. Gold imports reached 158,096,252 with 16,184,954 in exports, and silver imports were 29,023,756 with 33, TSIM in exports, marking sizable excesses versus prior years.

United States Bureau of Statistics Shuslss Tsim

Cleaning Havana Moves to Sanitary Overhaul

Havana begins a citywide sanitation drive led by Surgeon Major Davis with 100 resident physicians for house to house inspections. Cesspools will be rinsed and sealed. garbage removed daily. Expected to reach fairness in three months despite opposition to underground sewerage. Soldiers report illnesses and Cuban uniforms used to escape camp, while 20 of 100 nurses have been discharged.

Havana Davis Huston Second Engineers Indiana Regnent Texas

Polish man Michael Rulinski dies in jail suicide

Pittsburg Jan 17 Michael Rulinski known as the Polish dude who strangled his wife and burned her body to cover the crime hanged himself with a bed card torn from his jail bed. He faced a death sentence for the murder but had not fixed date. He had long claimed he would never hang and his prior tales raised suspicions about other killings. He was well educated and wore faultless attire, marked as a black sheep of his circle.

Pittsburg Michael Rulinski Himerif Ruthoski Kis Tales Ruleski

Forged Credentials Found Tying to Ohio Labor Federation

Zanesville January reports say a committee found positive evidence that about 15 percent of representation at the Ohio Federation of Labor meeting used forged credentials. The issue is expected to stir labor circles across the state, with secretary Baurr receiving communications from various groups.

Ohio Federation of Labor Zanesville Ohio State Federation of Labor Baurr Various

Federation promises action after executive council meeting

The process comments that publication is on hold until the executive council meets while labor leaders were told that startling developments could be expected. The federation pointed the committee to ascertain the facts and prosecute the guilty parties.

Rocess Bauer

Stater Dramatic Company Presents All Whys on Time at Crawford Theater

The Metropolitan Comedy company drew the largest popular price audience in Crawford Theater history last night as All Whys on Time played to packed parquet balcony and gallery. Three policemen managed the rush while casualties included a stab wound to Blackilab’s hand and manager J. Nehwwtt wounded by a knife during rehearsals. The company, formerly Gay Khem, reorganized amid these injuries, delivering a performance the audience found creditable.

Stater Dramatic Company Metropolitan ‘Comedy , Company Crawford Theater Auty Blackilab J. Menhwtt Khem Wader Thiere Uri Es

Cockrell Chosen For Fifth Senate Term In Missouri

Jefferson City Mo Jan 17 Francis Marion Cockrell was today re elected to his fifth term in the United States senate by the legislature the two houses voting separately Tomorrow the election will be ratified by both houses in joint session

Jefferson City Francis Marion Cockrell United States Senate

Fire in the Leland Hotel Basement Burns Briefly

Chicago January 17 Guests at the Leland hotel were startled by a small basement blaze in the northwest corner that filled the lobby with smoke. The tailors shop under Jol Goeckel was the origin. an engineer cut the hinge and staff rushed to operate the alarm. The elevator made several trips as crews extinguished the fire and evacuated guests, with corridors filling with smoke before flames were suppressed.

Chicago Lend Hotel Jol Goeckel

A Jealous Woman Fires at Newlywed Wife in Cleveland

In Cleveland at the Wellington apartment house Miss Edna Raymond reportedly fired four shots at Mrs. Hanna, wife of John Hanna, while the husband was away. Mrs. Hanna was wounded in the thigh. Raymond fled and was pursued by officers as jealousy is cited as the motive.

Cleveland Wellingtons Edna Raymond John A-Hanna Miss Haymond Patloe Mr. Annantes Hanna Christin Miss Raymond

Jesse James Jr Trial Postponed to Feb 20 Bond Set

In Kansas City on January 17 the Jesse James Jr case was postponed to February 20 with a new $8,000 bond posted by Edwards Swinney and T. T. Crittenden. Special Judge D. W. Shackleford arrived late, and the arraignment proceeded with the prisoner pleading not guilty.

James Gites Kanes City Jesse James Jr Ec Ees Jesse James Judes D. W. Shackleford Shackleford Reed Atorney Eawards Swinney T. T. Crittenden

Czar Kisses Tolstoi in Odessa Dispatch

From Odessa the Daily Mall reports Emperor Nicholas meeting Count Leo Tolstoi during a halt north of Livadia. The czar kissed Tolstoi and asked his view on armament limits while Tolstoi urged action by the great powers and suggested a conference plan and potential cooperation.

London Daily Mall Odessa Livadia Nicholas Toolu Ruekla Leo Tolstoi Tolstoi Caar Czar Ramet Count Tolstoi Exar Thacear

Gillett to Return to City to Face Creditors

Kansas City reports Grant Gillett the Kanzea cattle plunger will return to the United States on or before February 1 to face creditors. Charles Hunt, arriving from Chihuahua, says an understanding with creditors exists. Gillett sought refuge in Mexico to avoid arrest and is not expected to pay a large sum, but will help convert scattered cattle and property to cash to wind up the affair.

Kansas Kansas City Grant G. Gillett United States Kang City Charles ¥. Hunt Chihuahua Mexico Gillett Hunt Giles

Motions Filed in Stock Yards Case at Supreme Court

Three motions were filed in Washington in the stock yards case. Attorney General Godard seeks substitution of his name for the retiring L C Boyle, while Judge A H Horton represents stockholders asking to delay the February 6 hearing to next term. Judge David Martin asks abatement due to Boyle’s retirement. All motions are under advisement until next Monday.

Stock Yards United States Supreme Court Washington 2. M. Valentine Godard L. C. Boyle A. H. Horton Kunsan City Stock Yards Company Pei Ruary David Martin Boyle Federal Circuit Court God

Spiders Help Make Balloons For Research Use

In a Chicago Tribune report from the Chilis Meudon textile school spiders are bred to spin threads for balloons used in scientific and military research. A spider yields twenty to forty yards of thread after a rest, then is released. Threads are pinkish, washed to remove a surface layer, and the resulting material is lighter and stronger than silk of similar bulk, promising strong cords for military use.

iFrom Chicago Tribune Chilis- Meudon

Fleeing From Flames Victims Die In Fire

Cleverman residents flee flames destroying a home at 77 Hough Avenue. Mrs. Fred W. Tisdel is killed instantly while her husband, a Lake Shore railroad chief clerk, suffers severe injuries and remains in critical condition after falling from a scaffolding during escape. Fire blamed on a defective furnace flue.

Cleverman Gam Whoere Hough Avenue Fred W. Tisdel Tisdel Lake Shore Railroad

Atlantic Liner Marquette Missing at Sea After 18 Days

New York reports anxiety over the Atlantic transport liner Marquette from London to New York, which departed December 29 and has not been sighted. The ship, under Captain Low Gates with chief engineer Simpson and surgeon H Cock, carries 130 crew and a number of named passengers, with no second class or steerage aboard. The Catalonia from Hamburg also appeared at St Michael Azores after concerns for its safety.

Fearn Marquette New York London Cap- Low Gates Simpson H. Cock Passenses Ursula Anchor Mr. Bennet T. F. Cashart S. Creswell C. M. Dycott Vere Finch Lyall

Fourth Infantry Sends Off For Manila From Jersey City

The Fourth United States Regular Infantry from Fort Sheridan arrived at Jersey City to board the transport Grant for Manila via the Suez Canal. About 1,490 men, led by General Mullin, prepared for departure with a special farewell planned by Secretary of War Alger and others. The Grant, decorated, will sail after salutes from Governors Island and surrounding forts.

Manila New York United States Regular Infantry Fort Sheridan Jersey City Pennsylvania Railroad Robert A Mull Darcy East River Grant Mantle Lex Linton Staf Suez Canal Alger Generi Corbin Senate House of Representatives North River Washington Meles Governor's Island Hamilton and Wadsworth

Naphtha Launch Paul Jones Searched After Disappearance

Washington reports the naphtha launch Paul Jones is believed sunk with all aboard in Gulf or Mississippi waters. The Winona searches inland waters for clues while authorities consider a Pensacola gulf route. Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis travels south after his daughter saw the Paul Jones.

Washington Treasury Paul Jones Mississippi Gulf Winona Pensacola Taggart Indianapolis Ind Tagzeart Louisville Lawrence Jones

Receiver Appointed for Gillett Cattle Case in Kansas

Judge Randolph appointed A L Morrison of Cottonwood Falls as receiver for cattle in Chase and Lyon counties after findings of improper care. Bond reduced from 40000 to 20000, paying about 5 daily to oversee cattle. Petition came from Holyrood bank and others. defendants include Hollinger and 15 stockmen and commission houses in the Kansas City area.

Morrison Holyrood Bank Holyrood Kan Merchant's Bank Bt Joe, Mo Central National Bank of Marshall Iowa First National Bank of Sharon William Hollinger Kansas City Chase Lyon Counties

Cure Kidney and Urinary Ailments With Swamp Root

A promotional article extols Swamp Root by Dr Kilmer as a universal remedy for kidney and bladder disorders and uric acid troubles. It links kidney health to blood purity, highlights symptoms like frequent urination and back pain, and offers free sample bottles and testimonials via the Topeka Daily State Journal.

Kilmer Binghamton State Journal Atei Topeka Daily State Journal Filmer @& Co

Cloyd Troxel Writes About Practicing Law in City of Mexico

A letter from C R Troxel, who joined Grant Gillett to Chi Huachin, Mexico, says he plans to practice law in the City of Mexico in about six months and may become a citizen. The note also mentions a benefit concert by Prof Von Dahlen and a medicine advertisement for Regis Little Giant Pile remedy sold by druggists.

City of Mexico Abilene C. R. Troxel Grant Gillett Chi- Huachin Mexico Cloyd Hotel Palacio Jaaa City of Mexico Prof von Dahlen Grand Opera House Sia Topeka

Labiti Reports Alarm Over War Rumors in Harbor

Jan 17 dispatch notes fear in the city as reports claimed France and England planned attacks while Governor Guiliach prepared to resist. Gunboat dismantling and ships sunk near the harbor entrance are described in a tense scene amid war rumors. The report reflects a local reaction to international tensions.

Labiti San Francisco Papoute Tahiti France England Guiliach

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Grim Sapa Mile Stone Lucky Baldwin Cockrell Missouri U. S. Senate Chicago Hotel Janes Czar Kisses Stock Yards Salt Gillett Cattle Chase and Swamp-Root Kellam Book & Stationery Co Kansas Avenue Cloyd Troxel Middletown Conn Middletown Plate Company Raat Bate Boc Infermationa Jose Cain Fresno
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