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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1900

Page

5

Delay Is Fatal Men’s Specialist In Topeka Medical Scam

A distorted 19th century medical advertisement claims a Topeka specialist offers permanent cures for a wide range of ailments including consumption, bronchitis, and nervous debility. It touts testimonials, free consultations, and mail cures, with bold pricing and calls to visit or write for treatment at Chicago Medical Institute in Topeka Kansas.

Bright St. Vitus Sonus Tampa Hensas Avocus Chicago Medical Institute Topeka Kas

TO RAISE A MILLION Boston January announcement and funds

Boston January 21 President W H Turker of Dartmourt declares a plan to raise a million by trustees with a list of gifts totaling 100 000 and various endowments. The treasurer notes productive funds and forecasts continued strong currents toward the goal with further property sums to be raised.

Boston W. He Turker Kradua Oemene Webster Thayer Ech Trensurer

Kansas Jack Rabbits Endangered Coursing Fight in Chicago

The Times Herald reports a controversial coursing event in Chicago where Jack Rabbits from Wichita were brought for a hunt. City authorities and local humane groups opposed the display, citing legal and moral concerns about animal torture and death.

Sherman and Patch Heroism Tied to Civil War Train Plot

A Civil War veteran, Patch, died at his home in Galesburg after nine years. The special dispatch recalls Patch’s valiant act aboard a train near Memphis and his service under Sherman in the campaign toward Corinth. The piece notes Sherman’s enduring gratitude to Patch and reflects on the broader wartime efforts.

Patch Galesburg Tisara Willam Walkes Sherman Mr. Patchens Rash Ritnicu Memphis Get Fien Ike Corinth Exhineer Cie & Pobel Dean

Sauer Kraut Brand Ad from Topeka Stores

The Silver Leaf Sauer Kraut by Otto Kuehne & Co. Topeka is sold at Star Grocery Exchange Grocery Wo. Gregn & Sons Fred. Glick Schmidt Bros. 1. 8 Grine Sam Rice Sam Conningham J. W. Abbott Goo. Young D. J. Dickinson . & Driesburh B. A. Chesney Griffin & Pritton D. E. Tilson.

Otto Kuehne & Co Topeka Klien Followin Star Grocery Exchange Grocery Gregn & Sons Fred. Glick Schmidt Bros Grine Sam Rice Conningham J. W. Abbott Goo. Young D. J. Dickinson Driesburh B. A

Turbulent Scene Near Railroad as Engineer Faces Threat

Dense woods shelter a dramatic escape when a train is halted by a man who leaped forward to confront the perilous situation. A brigand-like seizure dissolved as civilians urged restraint and a crowd gathered, with reports of injuries and arrests pending.

House to review Payne bill on tax reach to Porto Rico

Washington dispatch says Representative Payne introduces a bill to extend U S customs and internal revenue to Philippine and Porto Rican areas. House Ways and Means committee to consider this week with Republican votes likely to favor a favorable report. The measure would pull insular territories into U S revenue system while Hawaii and Porto Rico are singled out. The open door policy guiding trade aims to keep Philippines under U S banner per treaty obligations with Spain and years of retention.

New York Wen Ccm Herald Washington Payne Porto Rico House Newland Tris Hu Wertsin United States Porto Rion Hawaii Philippines Othen Sun Spain

TOPEKA TEAM LOSES TO ST JOSEPH IN BOWLING MATCH

St Joseph team defeats Capital City Playara at home with a 24 to 14 score. The Topeka squad had seven more misses than the home team, sparking speculation of a home win for the St. Joseph outfit. Listed players include Colman Wolgel Sloan Sweher and others on the St. Joseph side. line scores show strikes spares and total pins for each frame.

St Joe Capital City Toveien “Athletic Association Tatersgate Meera Follies Morton Hatrick Bowart Goswett St. Joseph Colman Wolgel Sloan Sweher Chuge Spatca Lesen Total Joe

Antipodean Colonies Federation Seen by Australian People

In Chicago Jan 2 N Colic a lone traveller who spent three months in Australia reports broad support for federation of the Antipodean colonies. He says everywhere in Australia the people favor federation and that the plan will be enacted by vote within about five months.

Fed Chicago N. Colic

Kipling's Village Home At Rottingdean Noted In Washington Star

The piece describes Kipling's long residence at Rottingdean on England's chalk cliffs near the Sussex coast. It highlights The Black Horse Tavern in Washington Star, the village's ancient stone walls, Kipling's house, the surrounding churchyard, and local figures such as Noank and Willabick, noting the home and its rustic, history soaked peppered with modern touches.

Washington Star Rottingdean England Kipling Haginni Sumener Lenis Holt Tethem Keipling’ Hawke Arses Kottingdran Gantens Kiplins Lore Tate Margaret Willan Hluck Evers Sphort Kipling Howe Burne Joneses Chem Kiplink Hye Indianales Maya

Kipling in a New England Village Portrait

A fragmented reminiscence describes Rudyard Kipling visiting Noank and nearby, his daily routines, routines with neighbors, and his rare public appearances. The piece notes his disdain for attention, the Kipling children’s shyness, and the author’s habit of walking cliffs and sharing conversations with the local innkeeper.

Witnesses Testify In Clark Montana Senate Bribery Probe

The Senate privileges and elections committee opened hearings on charges of bribery in Senator Clark of Montana's election. A J Smith of Montana National Bank testified about limited Clark dealings while Patrick Murray recounted attempted votes and offers tied to Clark’s bid. The committee adjourned with no land witnesses presented, awaiting further testimony tomorrow.

Washington Jan Senate Committee On Privileges Clark Montana Paulkner Hector Butte A. J. Smith Montana National Bank of Helena Smith Wolitome Giulie Staith Bank of Clerk & Brother Patrick W. Murray Senate Gallick George Caney Murray Daly

Halt the Pension Sharks in Philadelphia Preps Row

Representative from Knny sas introduces a resolution to appoint a special committee to investigate the pension commission's handling of the pension department. Critics label pension sharks as undermining treasury integrity while the president endorses Pension Commissioner Reank and the agency's honest administration.

Philadelphia Curtis Knnnysas Epecink Penelon Commission Pasion Department Wnih Gollars Iy Dincini Don Siatue Pernshin Reank

Social and Personal Week in Topeka Clubs and Weddings

Social notes recount a busy Topeka week with meetings of the Chaldean club the Glamour and Venpuccinoci groups and gatherings hosted by Miss Belle Thompson Miss Virgie Payne Miss Mabel Hills and others The Stedman club program includes a talk on an ideal picture gallery and a wedding at the bride’s parents home with Mr and Mrs W H Scott of Kansas City set to reside there after February 1st Additional items cover club dances receptions and visits among Topeka residents and visitors from Chicago Kansas City and St Louis

Belle Thompson Hlmwood Club Trisna Card Club Virgie Payne Mabel Hills Hillis Lilian Whitelock Edna Crane George F. Sharitt Thimbler T. 5. Hafid New York City A. F. Flory St. Laws HH. L. Whiting W. H. Eastman H. G. Garvey Mix. Churien FL Spencar Mex A. B Whiting James 5 Huyuen- Siva H. J. Shiver Joh Lord Frank Bonebrake Spire Th. Reed Wines Hall Horace Hall Mos Sire de Wn Furry Harold Chase GD. Vardon Aaron Jetmore Geo. Rainier A. M. Flory Neile Clough Mise Landogret Mise Jebbnette Lord Emily King Stedman Club Stedman West Eighth Street J. G. Wood Mary E, Stewart Lida Case Otal Anna Wardall Alonzo Wardall W. H. Scott Kansasity Buren Street Cora Dia Wwending This Hammon Soviey of Spirituadiats Miss Clough Belle Cook Mrs. Scott Kansas City Mra Reid Alexander Topeks Avenue J. M. Johnson Miss Fisk Chicago To- Dekt H. H. Embry Mr. Johnson Rock Island Railroad Omaha Iss Maude Ranney Arkansas City Topeka Nellle Neville Miss Forbes Wingert Daisy Lakin Larry Weaver Irene Hotter Theresa Rossington Florence Kensington Walter Cyst Lee Redden Jessie Meade W. J. Trump C. McGruder Ows Charles Barnes la Grex JW. E. Hughes Potwin St Louis Quincy Street Astine Dietrich Grace Thompson Clara Daniels Ruth Simpson Mica Mary Long Merle Powler Minnie Pears Dora Kerie Beatrice Edwards May Thomas Ethel Wingett Roy Slayton Todd Mathews Frank West Ges Daniels Everett Miller Ain Linden Pee Ie Bi Nautilis Club Bishop Boswell Avenue New York W. A. Barter Kansas Tly Alster i Areve Scenpbe Mai Ieee Pierre Diana Ales Seanpaniy Putin Helter Sonditinn Kurtz Kellam Doubleday McChure Baita Ani Fae Paris Seber Tod

Too Much Money At Crow Theater Delights Audiences

Edward Owings Towne's comedy Too Much Money draws laughter at Crow Theater weekend matinee and evening shows. The plot centers on a Dunkard sect objecting to wealth, with farcical disguises and a lively Olive Grandison delivering a strong performance.

Edward Owings Towne Crow Aie Olive Grandieon Ee Mies Grandisa

Kansee City and Return Trains at Two Dollars

A clipped notice notes Kansee City service offering a two dollar round trip. Six regular trains daily each way indicate a steady schedule. Details suggest limited fragmentary text from a transit advertisement or timetable. Entities include Kansee City and standard NYC style fare, with multiple daily departures implied.

Topeka Notes Sparkling With Small Town Happenings

Local items report a new state bank at Edgerton with capital of 4000 dollars, a year of mild weather, theater plans at Crawford, and various civic and social events. Breidenthal returns from Kansas City business, the live stock sanitary commission adjourns, and a busy week of concerts, meetings, and civic initiatives fills Topeka life.

Gyre Leland Kan Aes Gowrnn Stanley Edgerton Haus State Live Stock Sanitary Commission St. Ananias Club W. Breidenthal Kancand Bre Russia Crawford Theater Topeka Minshatta Stock Company Rand Reay Asto Methodist Church le Pau Festus Sirians Kanan Tala Ital H. V. McKwever B.D Mckeaver St Louis John Royall America Lincoln Post Hall Goa Rebecca H. J. Wise Lovewell Gevre Tucker CB. McAfee Park College Nicholaon

French Press for Territorial Gain in China War

June dispatch from Tacoma reports Chinese acquiescence to French demands for territory at Kwang Chan Wan bay after defeats. France seeks expansion into Tonkin and Szechuan while promising 200000 taels to the families of killed Frenchmen. Muted uprisings and battles near the interior cited with casualties, and French gunboats threaten up the Pearl River toward Canton as hostilities continue.

Tacoma Wash Monmouthshire Shanghai China Kwang Chan Wan Bay Africa France England Canton

Foggy Weather Described by Weather Observer

Weather observer Jennings reports dense fog reducing visibility to 1,000 feet. Thick fog blanketed buildings and blocked lines of sight from morning shadows to tree tops as cold air settled in valleys. The night was calm with winds under four miles per hour.

Jennings

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