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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1899

Page

7

Morrow's Kid-ne-oids Promises Cure Claims

A testimonial from A H West of Sactnaws Mich describes severe backache nervousness and illness then credits Morrow's Kid-ne-ode with a rapid cure within days. The letter urges kidney sufferers to try the product, noting it is sold as Yellow Tablets at 20 cents and includes Morrow's Liver Lax Pellets at 25 cents. Available through Swift Holiday druggists or by mail from John Morrow & Co Springfield Co.

Topeka A. H. West North Street Sactnaws Mich Morrow West SS Cents & Bar Swift & Holiday John Morrow & Co Chemigis Springfield

Engagement of Wilbur Mendrix and Marie Bishop Announced

Los Angeles society reports the engagement of Wilbur A. Mendrix a millionaire physician and mining task force member to Marie Elizabeth Bishop a young woman who runs a working parlors. Mendrix learned of her struggle and pledged to support her rise, while the wedding plans attract society interest. The doctor’s late wife wished a memorial hospital for miners, not an expensive monument.

Les Angiiee Los Angeles Society Wilbur A. Mendrix Marie Elizabeth Bishop Hendres Iavell Hhu T Medient College of Southern Wendryx Miss Wehup Marle Neve Mendeux

Davis Merlard feud ends with recognition in Senate room

Old Washington notes say Mrs Merlard, wife of a former Raverdof ty, recognizes Mrs Thin Recognition after years withheld. McKinley may end term soon. Rumors place Merriam in line to follow Fussell as secretary of war upon resignation. Recognition occurred in Senator Davis's receiving room amid brushews.

Esbington Davis-Merlard Mertie Raverdof Cf Snator Austinery McKinley Merriam Fussell AU Davis Iz Brusrews

Keats Takes The Lead In Autograph Auction

An auction in tondon on January 1 featured autographs from Washington Lafayette to Keats and other figures. Notable bids included Keats at 90, Franklin at 16, Garfield at 9, Grant at 3, Taylor at 8, Jefferson Travis at 2, Emerson at 2.50, Holmes at 8, with other entries and prices listed among a wide array of historical signatures.

Holmes Longteliow

New St Louis Browns Bring Cleveland Uniforms to Fore

A shuffled deck of baseball cards in St Louis spotlights players who wore Cleveland uniforms last season. Names include Catcher Criger and Sureck, first baseman Sennen, third baseman Wallace, left fielder Harkett, and others from Cleveland, St Louis, and Oakland, with several players listed across positions. The mock lineup hints at cross-team movement and shared rosters.

Cleveland A. Touls Ian St. Louis Oonor Criger Sureckwngost Sugden St. Itchere Tou Cuppy Powell Wilson Sudhoff St. Louie Ail Sennen Wallace Lev Beatiaton McKean Otland Meleva van Harkett Eid Moaker Eid Prank Dewd Cente Siena

Memorial Tablet to Bagley Unveiled at Naval Academy Chapel

Annapolis Md Jan 2 The memorial tablet placed in the naval academy chapel in memory of Ensign Worth Bagley who was killed aboard the Winslow in the late war was unveiled this morning in the presence of a number of naval officers and other dignitaries. Mrs Bagley mother of Ensign Hagley and his sister were present.

Bagley

Cass Torti Beery Dis Ta Mint Yet

An unclear OCR fragment mentions names and a sequence of phrases that resemble disjointed references to a boat and teams. The legible parts point to possible sports or person names, but the overall item is fragmented with no coherent event or outcome to report.

Cassstorti Beery

Stolen freight goods found in mountain cave by hunters

A Santa Fe round discovered a cave near Raton New Mexico containing bundles of stolen freight goods from Santa Fe cars. Conspirators Conductor W N King Downey and Brakeman James Loues Jones were suspected. a confession tied the merchandise to the earlier thefts. Santa Fe officials retrieved the goods and suspected all claimed freights came from the cars. Engineers and shop work at Horton were also noted with promotions and upgrades to rolling stock projects and depot electrification plans.

W. N King Downey Lous Jones New Mexico Santa Fe J. J. Kinney Secret Service Department King Brekeman James Aro m Itaton Mountains Raton Oni Kinney

Santa Fe Retires Him Cap Thomas Dismissed After 50 Years

A Kansas City Star account of CAP Thomas known as Cap Thomas the oldest conductor in active U S service who was retired by the Santa Fe after fifty years in railroading The dismissal cites age and he must seek work elsewhere The veteran began service on the Santa Fe Ch division and rose to handle passenger trains His retirement unfolds amid sadness and pride in a long career with the Louisville and Nashville prior to the Civil War and a Confederate captain role the piece notes the dignity and pathos of his departure.

Kansas City Star A_ J. Thomas Cap”Thomas United States Santa Fe Efe Cap Thomas Kansan City Chen Hest Tenth Street Kansas Ciy Bie Topeka Louisville & Nashville Railway Eae

Cap Thomas Wintered on Railroads After War Injuries

Veteran railroader Cap Thomas, wounded at Gettysburg with both hands impaired, returned to service on Union Pacific construction trains and Santa Fe, guiding crews as his maimed hands faded. He later faced discharge as his hands palsied, ending a life devoted to the rails and military duty. A movement grows to honor him in Argentine at the new M C A building.

Vicksburg Thomas Gettysburg Cap Thomas Union Pacific Railway Santa Fe Company Cap M. Cc. A Argentine

Rock Island works ramp up rail production in Horton

Horton is slated for large new freight car and locomotive orders as Rock Island presses ahead with yard and rolling stock expansion. The Pullman Building shows orders for ten wheel engines for the southwest division in Missouri, and four 1100 engines to run between Rock Island and Trenton. The Peninsula Car works in Detroit will build 100 new 50 foot furniture cars.

T. J. ‘Higby Rock Island Horton Show Horton Shops Heck Island Horton W. Adams Fairbury John Hoes Kaueas City M.D. Weaver Phillipsburg Geo. Dinery McParland Telaidad Aome Tiee Rock Tiana

Union Pacific pays back taxes in Sheridan county

Hoxie Jan 23 The Union Pacific Railway company has compromised delinquent taxes in Sheridan county accepting the original tax amounts for 1885, 96 and 97 without penalties or interest and will pay the 1898 taxes per cent rebate under an agreement that future taxation will follow the same basis as the Regents of the county on their individual property. Mrs W N Murdock president of the Grand International Auxiliary B of L E will visit Topeka on the 28th to conduct a school of instruction for Topeka division No 98. A reception and banquet will be held by Topeka lodge in honor of Mrs Murdock on Saturday evening.

Hoxie Union Pacific Railway Company Sheridan County L. E W. N. Murdock Grand International B of LE Topeka Murdock

England Willing To Aid Nicaragua Canal Effort

New York dispatch says Secretary Hay and Lord Salisbury favor a practical approach to revising the Clayton Bulwer treaty. Britain’s interest shifts from imperial control to commercial access while the United States emphasizes military need for a Central American waterway. Possible treaty revision could ease construction and neutral management of an interoceanic canal.

New York the Tribune London Nicaragua Canal Hay Lord Salisbury Central America England America Seither Eng- Wah Sunz India Australia China South America Atlantic Gulf Pacific East West Indies Sune Canal

Scalchi Concert Impresses Varying Audience Across Genre

The concert at the theater drew a small audience but featured notable performances by Mme Scalchi a renowned contralto praised for power and sweetness. The program included "Semiramide" and "Dower" pieces with strong soprano stars like Ne Helen Noldia and strong baritone Alters.

Sealeht Adelina Patt Sunde Ak Wien Crawford Theater Beerday Mme Sculchi Wien Scaivki Vvoloe Albert Helens Noldi Chicago Europe Sopeano Galdod Camelo Es Nok

Albany Society Leader Stirs Roosevelt Dinner Scene

Albany society figure Mrs. John V. L. Pruyn, widow, outwits club chiefs by inviting Governor Roosevelt and Mrs. Roosevelt to a private dinner after a Fort Orange reception. The governor, amused, declines future private dinners as the Port Orange affair sparks indignation among patrons. Mrs. Pruyn, a longtime Albany leader, is about 50 years old and affluent.

Albany Society Scrott Albany Proyn Moore Jean V. J. Prayn

What We Do With or Daurhioca The minister argues

A crowded meeting centers on female education and household knowledge. Dr Thorpe promotes practical skills for young women while urging parents to provide public morals, religious study, and modern civic awareness. He contends equal footing with men in public life, yet emphasizes domestic duties as essential. Citizens debate societal roles and future responsibilities for women.

Poe Thorp Bors Ente Busines Fife Soctafem Baling Aather Mele Ilicaha Sysielis Wsoh Mameian UK Priciaul Thorpe Deceta Yieitie Shou

Moon Anchor mines sold to English company

Cripple Creek Moon Anchor mines change hands as the English buyer takes control from the old company. The deal calls for 33 1/3% stock in the new firm and a minimum of 2 400 000 cash paid as London sales progress, with the old company retaining additional Cripple Creek properties. Mr Verner Z Sasd of Colorado Springs spearheaded the transaction.

Colorado Springs Cripple Creek London Verner Z

Local News Snapshots Mixed With Notices And Snippets

A jumble of short items notes Barry Safford’s illness and police search for stolen tires, plus council trips to Texas, a Melbourne orchestra engagement, and an advertising calendar item. Several items cover farm contracts, a new law office Allen & Allen, church events, and rail and weather notes. Local residents seek help for a woman in need, while gamblers and poker games are mentioned amid broader town life and inquiries into crime.

Barry Safford Ceel Asem Sealdilt Saapenr Blonday Grimsoe Hlde Alice Keane Ches J. Drew Texas Melbourne Blanche Walsh Bats Repeke Thos Ee Allen Otis B Allen Crawford Fim Allen & Allen JR Warner Neas Stuiy Pirin Christ Pilate Mupcacsy Department Oflan Hanke Netron Clark County Bone Esaton Cupls H. A. Toe Tls Thorpe Ann Eateson al ‘Tyler Street Utte Mary Neigh Bare

Ex Champion John Sullivan Voices Views on Ingersoll and Sharks

In a Midland hotel room scene on a June afternoon, ex champion John Sullivan rails about religion and Bob Ingersoll, praises Sharkey as the greatest living master, and predicts Sharkey would defeat Fitzsimmons. He jokes about age, relays exaggerated banter with staff, and orders cigars before continuing his monologue.

Heligion Sharkey Fitz Kansans Midland Hotel Yententay No. 124 John Sullivan Sullivan Bob Ingersoll Bob Retieion Fitzsimmons Sharkey Jeffries Fits Kent Fitz Ginner

Montreal Girl Awakens Briefly After Red Hot Needle Treatment

Eedhot needles were applied to the neck and spinal column of Janek-Kya Hooch, a young Montreal girl who has been unconscious since December 23 after a severe attack. Doctors reported a brief revival of consciousness following multiple burns, but she soon relapsed. Clergy and physicians planned further consultations and a hypnotist was to try tomorrow.

Montreal Janek—Kya Hooch Bys Orles Ant Ste. Anne de Beaupre Bruchesi Imamere

FOR RENT King large residence on Queen Street

Classified note listing a large residence for rent at Queen Street and other brief rental ads. Includes names such as Forbes and references to addresses like 110 W and 116 W. The text is fragmented with stray abbreviations and appears to be a mid-century urban rental section.

Forbes Tyler Oni Furrane

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