World Medical Institute advertises health cures in 1910s Kansas
A public notice touted the World Medical Institute of Kansas City and Topeka offering scientifically based treatments for nervous, digestive, and chronic illnesses. Testimonials from Mrs. Browner of Lansing and Mrs. Hulin of Butler highlighted dramatic personal recoveries after three months of care. Free one month trials and wide opening hours were advertised, with services claimed for epilepsy paralysis kidney liver bladder skin and women and children's diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voice OF the People
Mra
Erowner
Lansing
Kansas
Aays
The
World Medical Institute
Camden Coal Ad Promotes Many Local Sellers
An old time coal advertisement lists numerous Topeka area dealers and addresses for coal and lumber supplies. It features testimonials for Dr King s New Discovery and details on government test options and local delivery. The Militia Committee holds a meeting in Veale block at 9 p m to hear witnesses.
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J. Gunderman
Dimondale
Mich
Dr. King
Rives Janding
Southwesters Fret Co
Kansas Avenue
Excursion to New Orleans Next Month From Parsons
Kansas readers are advised of an organized excursion starting Saturday February 10 returning Sunday February 18. Only legitimate publication affiliates may join. The trip travels via Houston Lake Charles and New Orleans with planned stops at Jeav ings Rowley and Franklin and possible Mobile. A $10 draft is required. sleepers reserved by January 54. Contact A G Stacey Parsons Kansas for berths.
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Kleulnes Kntatiag
New Orleans
Aan Aditorn
Eimporta
Houston
Lake Charles
Jeavings
Rowley
Franklin
Mobile
First National Bank
Parsona
Hamas
Byuring
Sush
Bertha
A. G. Stacey
Parsons
Kan
North Topeka Social and Quarantine Notes
A local 1895 column reports North Topeka noting the quarantine lift at T. M. Forbes residence amid a shiver fever scare, social events at the Christian church banquet hall on Kansas Avenue, a golden wedding celebration for Mr. and Mrs. Ryder, and various advertisements from J. H. Foucat, JK Herver, and others. The piece mentions a Woodman lodge visit, an A. O. U. W. benefit dance, a sausage and steak specials, Reverend George Brown’s Baptist meetings in Belo, baptisms planned, and Dr Price's Baking Powder touted worldwide.
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JK. Herver
BF. Goodman
North Quincy Street
The
Christian Church
Kansas Avenue
C. H. Ryder
Fletcher's
Buck Island House
Shorey
N. Kan
George Brown
Baptist Church
Belo
Dr. Price
BEERBOHM TREE ARRIVES IN NEW YORK STIR
Beerbohm Tree the famous English actor arrived in New York on January 26 to begin a beef American tour at Abbey's theater Monday. He is 42 and plans to present The Red Lamp and A Batch of Violets. He hints at a possible play by Robert Louis Stevenson and a collaboration with W E Henley on Mucaire the Philosopher.
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Eglish
New York
Beerbohm Tree
Majestic
Mir. Tree
Abbey's
Beerbobm
Mr Tree
Robert Lyois Stevenson
W. E. Henley
Robert Mucaire
Mucaire
Span of Life thrills Topeka at Grand theater
Spectacular melodrama Span of Life by Calder drew a pleased audience with strong acting and vivid scenery. Notable moments include a lighthouse scene with a gig steamer and a dangerous Africa gorge stunt where acrobats bridge a chasm. Edith Tilton and E B Tilton garnished strong performances.
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Topeka
Calder
Breakers
Africa
Mr. Calder
Edith Tilton
Sonbrette
E. B. Tilton
Richard Blust
William Smith Arrested After Whisky Fueled Night
William Smith, described as colored, was found by Officer Owens on lower Kansas avenue yelling in a snowstorm after attempting to steal rabbits from Syre’s. He confessed in police court and was fined $10. Lawrence Hitchcock, a white youth, was fined $5 for loud conduct at a Salvation Army meeting.
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William Smith
Owens
Kansas Avenue
William
Syre
Lawrence Hitchcock
Salvation Army
Dr. Price
Senate Endorses Hawaiian Policy in Substitution Debate
In Wasarsotos Hawaii affair coverage dated January 26, the West's substitute endorsing administration policy and urging non interference passed the senate. Vote tallies show 24 yeas and 22 nays with listed lawmakers across both sides.
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Senate
Wasarsotos
West
Yeas—Bate
Blackturn
Blanchard
Ceffery
Butler
Call
Cockrell
George
Gibson
Gray
Harris
Hunton
Irby
Jones
Lindsay
Martin
Mills
Pisco
Pettigrew
Ransom
Turpie
Wiles
Walsh
Nays
Aldrich
Allen
Allison
Cameron
Carey
Chandler
Cullom
Davis
Prye
Gallinger
Mule
Higgins
Kyle
Mitchell
Oregon
Peifer
Platt
Pragtor
Pritchard
Sherman
Stewart
Teller
Woicot
Trains Run on Santa Fe in Snowstorm Travel
East bound Santa Fe trains were on time while west bound services lagged two hours. Snow in Illinois slowed most lines though tracks in deep cuts were cleared. The 10:55 westbound into Topeka arrived two hours late as McPherson branch faced blockades. Forty perishables were stranded but in refrigerated cars escaped freezing.
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Santa Fe
Topeka
Illinois
Kansas
McPherson
Boston Actress Carrie Turner Featured at the Grand Tonight
Carrie Turner of the John Stetson Boston Globe theater company is confined to her room with a slight indisposition but will perform this evening with a strong company including Edgar L. Davenport and Eugene Ormonde. Matinee scheduled this afternoon, with good advance sales and an expected full house.
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Boston
the Grand
Carrie Turner
John Stetson
Boston Globe Theater Company
Edgar L. Davenport
Eugene Ormonde
Federation Urged as Australian colonies urged to unite
A crowded meeting at Melbourne Victoria urged federation to avoid hostile tariffs. Chief Justice Madden presided with premiers Reid and others present. Reid argued for abolition of hostile tariffs and urged immediate federation. Attendees promised to speak at upcoming Temperance events.
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Australia
Hallet
Metsourne Victoria
Victoria
Madden
New South Wales
South Australia
RH. Reid
C. E Lobdell
Beekman
J. W. Davis
W. M. Glenn
First Methodist Episcopal Church
New Police Board Faces Tough Task In Topeka
Governor Morrill has appointed a 22 member slate for Topeka police, with 200 applicants vying for roles including chief and police judge. Names like Wagener Searle Hale Carey and Donovan appear among contenders. several clubs have endorsed candidates. The board plans to organize next week and aims to keep competent officers while replacing failures, selecting a chief who enforces orders and curbs influence. The piece also notes Dr Price's baking powder popularity. Mr Martin seeks a seat on the Court of Claims bench in Washington, with endorsements and strategizing underway.
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Harrison Street
Cline
Fourth
Davis Streets
Airs Kennedy
Lafayette Street
Sanders
Madison Street
North Topeka
W. H. Miller
Tyler Street
Morrie and
Gurdoo Streets
Mary L. Wheeler
District Court
Monroe Street
Paramore Street
Wm. Louise
Elizabeth T. Guise
Board of Police Commissioners
Morrill
E. A. Wagener
L . Ferry
RELC
Searle
Mat. Hale
G W. Carey
Donovan
Police Board
Guy Jailer
A. K. Jester
C. D. Brusman
W. D. Disbrow
al Hopkins
Flambeau
Topeka Flambeau Club
Hopkins
Charlea “Carlson
South Topeka Colored Club
Charles Smith
North Tope&a Colored Club
Il D Smith
Court of Claims
Washigeton
Martin
Kansas
Rausen
Boston
Strikers Fight Police Raid on Headquarters
Brookins Jan. 26 Police Sergeant Conklin led a squad of forty men to raid strikers headquarters. Four hundred men were present, and the strikers scattered. All saloon activity in the area closed. A seven member committee was formed to hire a lawyer and pursue legal action over the raids. In Washington Jan. 26 Representative Hopkins of Illinois introduced a wire tapping bill akin to Senate champion Chandler’s. The bill goes to Interstate Commerce for consideration at its next meeting. In Chicago Jan. 26 last night’s storm disrupted transport with heavy snow causing severe delays to almost all trains.
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Brookins
Conklin
Salome
Wasnixetos
Hopkins
Illinois
Chandler
Senate
Committee On Interstate Commerce
Cureaoo
Fire Will Answer. Robert Fitzsimmons Indicted In Syracuse
Syracuse January 26 Robert Fitzsimmons under indictment for Riordso killing will answer to the charge Monday The case will be set for trial in two weeks Fitzsimmons now in St Louis and will leave for Syracuse tonight
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Syracuse
Robert Fitzsimmons
Riordso
Fitzsimmons
St Louis
Concordia candidate seeks state bank commissioner post
Charles W. McDonald of Concordia announces his candidacy to succeed John W. Breidenthal as state bank commissioner. Phoebe E Baldwin sues Charles W Baldwin for divorce claiming cruelty after over a year of marriage and running a North Topska shell restaurant. Gulf & Interstate railroad injunction case involves stockholders Fred Close and followers. judge Hazen to hear Monday. Post office investigation uncovers a $800 shortage by accountant Michael Mitea ell. overall losses may extend to more.
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Charles W. McDonald
Concordia
State Bank
John W. Breidenthal
Phoebe E Baldwin
Charles W. Baldwin
North Topska
Gulf & Interstate Railroad Company
Fred Close
Hazen
Pinafore authors out in London concert dispute
In a January 26 report from Loxpox the quarrel between W Gilbert and Sir Arthur Sullivan flares again. Gilbert refused permission to print his words on the programme for London Concert Hall selections, renewing bitter feelings with Sullivan. Griggs & Axtell advertise buggies wagons harness and coals at 634 Kansas Avenue, promising delivery and cash discounts.
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Gilbert
Sullivan
W. Gilbert
Sir Arthur Sulliven
Canary
Messrs. Roosey & Co
London
Grigga & Axtell
Santa Fe
Kansas, Avenue
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William Was
Cleveland
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Olympic Club
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R. L. Cofran
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