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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1899
Page
7
The fragment touts a hair product claiming to strengthen roots and restore vitality. It presents bold claims about beauty, health, and noticeable effects, urging readers to try the formula and promote it to friends. Repeated phrases emphasize abundance, beauty, and dramatic improvement.
Friends of Alice Case allege Max Hoffman hypnotized the girl and caused her disappearance from a home. Police were asked to detain Hoffman while Miss Case was treated at a hospital. Hoffman denies hypnotizing and insists he is not responsible for her condition. The case centers on alleged posthypnotic influence and occult power as Case’s friends seek action.
Cincinnati January 27 fourth annual convention of the National Association of Manufacturers adjourned to meet in Boston next January. The group claims to represent more capital than any other organization and aims to expand with warehouses and agencies worldwide. President Search and officers reelected. headquarters Philadelphia with branches in New York Boston Chicago and Cincinnati. Paris exhibition talks with F W Peck noted. Resolutions praise transportation improvements and consular service reform and Philadelphia exposition next summer with Caracas fair. Concerns raised over freight classification and harbor developments. Dues drive aims to add over three thousand dollars yearly revenue, with a reception at the Grand Hotel attended by Governor Tushnell and Mayor.
Zanesville Ohio January 27 executive committee of the National League of Stuntpathies met in cone neethon with the annual convention of the state league. Next national convention scheduled for Syracuse September 25 26 27 1803. Mayers Jones Tol Gray Flower named to prepare programme. It was rumored charges could be brought against secretary Gikinson of New York for alleged irregularities from the Detroit convention last summer, but no action reported.
Panama City January reports the dock and railway strike widening with idle ships and paralyzed business. Police ride switch engines as military intervenes to quell a mob of Spaniards. a deputation of Panama strikers seeks to bolster mutual aid. Nearby, a fishing schooner crew from Alaska is rescued after a December wreck. A Washburn College concert was scheduled for Friday night.
A collage of brief items from Topeka and Kansas City featuring local officials, court figures, and civic notes. Mentions include a kansas medical college enrollment, potential city clerk candidacy by Garrard, Frauke Welgheman fashion, Jack Walkes opening a brokerage, prayers at Westburg College, and various legal and public notices.
Tomorrow features Town Topics with staged matinee and evening shows and varied pricing for adults and children across parquet balcony and other parts. John L Sullivan visits Crawford next Tuesday for a septical farce and sparring with Jake Kitrain amid a touring vaudeville company. Beach Bowers Minstrel and Dorothy Morton Opera announce performances at local venues next week.
Kansas City Missouri January 27. Seventeen bucket shop proprietors along with dynamite stock and race horse pool room owners were arrested last week for violating a city betting ordinance. Police Judge Burnham cites a Supreme Court decision and declares the board of trade legal hence bucket shops are lawful though city attorney Brown vows no immediate crackdown.
Chicago January reports detail Santa Fe agreement with Everett-King Manufacturing to build nine horseless carriages for a sightseeing route from Flagstaff to the Grand Canyon. Three large coaches cost 44000 each, with six smaller units. A. W. King leads design and the first large automobile is under construction in Canal Street shops. The project aims to transport tourists using a fast electric/automobile powered line.
The Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway reports six months ending December 31 with gross earnings of 21,087,682 and operating expense of 14,698,260 while total income stands at 5,545,004, up from prior period. Santa Fe plans a depot and eating house at Colorado Springs costing about 15,000, with work to start March 1. Palmer Lake eating house to close, making Colorado Springs the sole eating station between Denver and Pueblo. current Springs depot is deemed inadequate for growing traffic.
An 18 passenger horseless coach designed by Mr King will trial on a route from Flagstaff to Grand Canyon. A 4 horsepower engine powers the boxlike cabin with concealed machinery and visible refrigeration. The project aims to run a mountain service for a national teachers convention and future sightseer trips.
Wichita January 27 The Missouri Pacific Railway company announced via a senior official that a 40000 depot will be built in Wichita modeled after the Jefferson City Missouri facility. The road long sought central city property but faced rising prices as owners raised asks, pushing construction to the current line in use.
Mexico June 27 The Mexican Central railroad moves to recruit West Indian laborers for Tampico docks and Tampico division gangs. The plan aims to show that Tampico laborers are productive, with the approach tested for dock and section work across the division.
Omaja, Neb Jan 27 The General Passenger Agent Francis of the Burlington and Missouri announced the railway will launch a new fast train one week from Sunday and will not stop at Oma jiha while keeping fast service through to Denver The plan follows a model similar to the Dodge City arrangement and aims to surpass the rival lines
The Missouri Pacific announces electric fans will be installed in coaches, operated by batteries attached to each car, allowing cooler airflow for passengers.
London will establish a permanent British military attache at its Washington embassy after consulting the U S government. Captain Arthur H Lee, of the Royal Artillery, to become the first attache and be promoted to lieutenant colonel. He long taught military topography in Kingston Ontario and served with American forces in Cuba and Puerto Rico campaigns.
New York January 27 reports say Union Pacific directors agreed to exchange common stock for Oregon Short Line stock. Terms likely include 27.48 million in Oregon Short Line stock plus a small assessment on holders, yielding about 1 million dollars for Union Pacific.
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