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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1896

Page

8

Tobacco Heart and No-To-Bac Cure Story

An advertisement-style narrative recounts tobacco damage to heart and nerves and touts No-To-Bac as a remedy. An engineer claims rapid improvement in ten days, citing regained appetite and sleep, with testimonials about lifelong tobacco use ending after treatment and a guarantee from Sterling Remedy of New York and Chicago.

O. K Sterling Remedy New York Chicago Telseco Eoer

Baltimore Cruiser Baltimore Rides Out Terrifying Typhoon

The US cruiser Baltimore, long at Yokohama, faced a brutal typhoon upon departure. After four days the storm left two sailors washed overboard and left the captain questioning the ship’s seaworthiness despite weathering the gale.

Mike Baltimore Sax Prancisco United States Yokohama

Seven Applicants for County Physician and Health Officer

The county commission will likely decide tomorrow who will serve as city and county health officer for the coming year. Seven physicians, mostly from Topeka, Auburndale and nearby, seek the post, including Dr. Wycahier, Dr. G P Howard, Dr. G Merlintock, Dr. W D Storre, Dr. Cr Donnell, Dr. E Buckmaster, and Dr. M A Millard. The job, worth about $50 per month, remains open to contest.

Offeer Coustr Wy Cahier G. P. Howard G. Merlintock W. D. Storre Cr. Donnell E Buckmaster M.A. Millard Donnell Topeke de Besnell Tives Auburr

Willis Edson Named City Assessor Applicant Chosen

At the first Pebruary city council meeting Willis Edson will be named as city assessor to succeed George D Hale. Edson, one of many applicants, was selected by Mayor Fellows after deliberation. He has not yet decided on immediate appointment steps, but will accept the role if no unforeseen contingencies arise. Also noted is Southwestern Fuel Company offering Canon City coal of best grade at low market figures.

Cty Assnasor Wayne Fellow Pebruary Willis Edson City Escesvor George D. Hale Edson Fellows Canon City Southwestern Fuel Company Allihon Hansne Ha Sande Jacob Rick Dubuque Jaws William H. Allison Mr. Rich Allison J. S Clarkson Cleve McFadden Jocanat Sid Cooke Democrata Leavenworth Cel. Coote la Obw National Military Home Edivon Company Edison Company Ught Burgess Crileoad Guilbert Yvette Guilbert Watteau Yvette Shu Paris Finn Val Mir Tito Bertlhardt Cleopatra Uello Ubat Gora Borseaueger Paytz Epptring George Palliser Park Place New York Cheas Brooklyn

Six Republican governor candidates emerge in 1900 era report

The piece lists several contenders for the Republican nomination for governor including J. W. Robinson backed by Bent Murdock, and notes other potential candidates like Allison and McKinley as factions form. It also covers reactions from party leaders in Leavenworth and Topeka regarding nominations and conventions. It mentions political letters urging support for Western candidates and opposition from Populists.

Robinson Bent Murdock Totes E. N. Morral Farmer and Dives Butler County J. W. Robinson Beut Murdock Robingog Itm

Suffragists Meet in Pittwsburg Reception for Mrs Avery

Rev Anas Shaw of Pulisdetonia attended a Pittwsburg suffrage event hosted by Mrs Machipl Foster Avery Todd y in Stanton avenue East End. Guests included Mrs James Wilson Len, with Anna Shaw as honored guest, black attire noted. talks urged suffrage ahead of February 28 campaign openings in various cities.

Anas Shaw Pulisdetonia Phristso Pitteburg Machipl Foster Avery Pittwsbarger Resout James Wilson Len Stanton Aveaus East End Anns Shaw Philadelphia Anna Shaw

iN Clara Morris's Barn Tramps Gather at Riverside District

A night scene at Clara Morris's barn on Riverside Avenue near Mount St. Vincent shows tramps taking shelter while a log fire blazes. Police break in after an alarm. a couple, R. Baker and his wife, quarrelled earlier, leading to Baker's arrest and a five dollar fine in police court.

New Yous Jan Clara Morris Rivechais Ayenue Mount St. Vincents Atnigh Leisure Dept Two Acres R. Baker

Unequal Distribution Speech Calls for State Control Advancing

Serry Simpson addresses a large Minnsapolia audience urging reform in wealth distribution. He rails against concentration of wealth in cities, cites Depew on monetary power, and questions the value of gold versus silver. He advocates state railroad and land controls and a single tax approach.

Serry Simpson Istle Mexnearotis Jas Jerry Simpson Acca Natoreliig Butths Clearing House Dows Kansay Chauncey M. Depew Thule Depew Lincoln Sons of Toll Wall Street

Yukon Gould Fields and Alaska Gold Pages

Jan 24 Tacoma reports spring rush to the Yukon river gold fields begins with seventy-five prospectors departing on the steamer Topea. Notes include Alaska mining at Anglmisland producing $90,000 monthly and ore shipped to San Francisco, plus British-claimed Forty Mile creek mostly in Alaska. Populist papers in South Dakota predict victory and oppose fusion as leaders discuss governor and lieutenant governor nominees. Coal prices from Southwestern Fuel Company promote Osage City shaft and Canon City coal at low prices amid cold weather.

Tacoma Yukon River Juneat EA. Gardner Alaska Alaska Comimercial Company Anglmisland San Francisco Com Cook's Inlet Tritten United States South Dakota Paston Kyle Reblicans Taylor Lehigh Valley Osage City Canon City

Guilbert’s Beginning The Paris Vaudeville Star In Her Early Ambitions

A vivid look at Yvette Guilbert’s emergence in Paris, detailing her Nouveau Cirque performances and onstage persona. The piece describes her fashion, stagecraft, and the shift from rustic pastoral scenes to a modern, provocative style that mesmerized audiences and press alike.

Modern School Building and the Need for Better Plans

The article argues that correct form and durable design are essential for schoolhouses. It urges education boards to put aside personal interests and hire experienced pilots to guide modern school erections, noting past failures and the deep social value of well-built facilities for youth and civic stability.

Ernacienes

Tales of the Times Grant Stories From Galena to Janesville

Colonel Watrous recalls Grant era and a proposed railroad Galena to Janesville with Galena financiers led by Henry Corwith. The party visited Janesville in 1880, shared a feast, and Grant, then a teamster, later rose to presidential stature. The piece links Washburne and Lincoln to Grant’s rise and notes early encounters with German settlers and a Lancaster incident.

Colonel Watrous General Grant Grant Munch Galena Janesville Milwaukee and Mississippi Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Jancsville Mitton Junction Milwaukee Snte Henry Corwith Wisconsin Fon Spd A. Hyatt Smith Jonesville Corwith Mr. Smith Tata Mgr. Cowrich Bigs

Eye care challenge pits local oculists against Prof Samuels

In Topeka a published challenge invites rival opticians to prove they can treat complex eye cases as quickly and accurately as Prof Samuels. He offers to deposit five hundred or a thousand dollars in Central National Bank, pledging to split or claim deposits based on who best matches his results.

Samuels Topeka Kansas Avenue Samucia Samaele Tootka Gemuele Bee Cose Cath Central National Bank Prof Samuel Samuoels Topeke PaorSasors Kuneas Avenna

Fragmented Improbable News Snippets Compile

A garbled OCR patch compiles scattered quotes from multiple papers about Philistine topics. References include Chicago Times Chicago, St Louis Globe Democrat, New Haven Register, Boston Herald and Washington Post with stray names Pillsbury Spain Cuba and Uncle Sam.

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