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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1898
Page
5
Dr Mitchell must submit a future itemized statement of medicines dispensed to Topeka’s poor and disclose recipients. A heated debate upheld keeping records, tying adherence to ordinances on dispensing limits and requiring a county payment for poor care. The council narrowly approved the resolution.
The Water Works dispute moves toward settlement as Connectimean Warner proposes a 2 percent rate cut and renewal of talks with the city. The measure, sent to the Ways and Means Committee, accompanies groundwork for a potential mandamus suit against the company. City Attorney Bird gains a victory as the plan stalls. A petition seeks a bridge span relocation on Lake Street, referred to streets and walks.
Columbus reports three alleged bribery cases in the Ohio legislature to be discussed tonight. One case alleges an offer of 1750 dollars for Hanna votes, another claims Luke F. Jones was offered 35000 to back Hanna, and a third cites Senator Dodge saying Burke offered a partition against Hanna. Republicans split on the votes.
Reports from San Antonio Texas describe a wreck on the Southern Pacific. About 300 tramps gathered at a desolate location and plundered wine from five loaded cars. Revelry continued for days with unrestrained drinking in the ruined cars.
August Schrader a self styled divine healer plans to visit Gov. J W Leedy in Topeka to influence him to abolish metropolitan police power and grant self government to cities in the first clash He argues liquor habits rise and wants prohibition supported He will bless the governor and claims broad influence while delivering prayers and hand blessings to patients in his rooms at 120 Kansas Ave Leedy is due in Topeka tonight and Schrader expects to call on him tomorrow morning He admires Jim Corbett and comments on pugilism noting football as more brutal than boxing He recalls blessings given in New York and mentions large sums blessed per day
A long account details August Schrader the self described divine healer who travels with patients and claims power to heal thousands daily. He emphasizes celibacy earlier, now seeks a wife, credits his wife with handling correspondence, and notes his money comes from voluntary contributions. He rents a second floor lodging room, preaches in Methodist and other churches, and adheres to a strict diet and non pork meals.
Topeka residents await a Wednesday 3 o clock session of the Auditorium Association at the Commercial club rooms. The executive committee led by Major T J Anderson will report progress and push reorganization, including possible reduction of the 20 member board and expanded powers for the committee. Secretary Nettels is temporarily away but operations proceed, with plans to build a remodeled Hamilton hall to seat about 460 people and meet next summer’s state conventions.
Washington dispatch reports the president sending nominations to the senate including Eldon Lowe for postmaster at Fort Scott Kansas and Justice William J Atilis of New Mexico elevated to chief justice of the supreme court in the territory. Other posts listed include Indiana and Kansas appointments.
The text shows garbled classified ad snippets listing for rent rooms and furniture, items for sale, and a charity exchange offer. Jumbled names and addresses appear with vague locations and prices, including dining chairs, a baby’s 2 bedroom suite, stoves, and household goods. several items include street names like Lafayette street and Topeka references amid garbled OCR.
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