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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1898

Page

8

Mayor Ramsdell of Lynn Endorses Paine's Celery Compound

A dated letter from Walter L. Ramsdell, long serving mayor of Lynn, praises Paine's Celery Compound as a remedy for overwork and nerve strain. The missive cites improved appetite, reduced fatigue, better sleep, and steadier nerves, urging readers to consider the tonic in challenging office duties.

Ramedell Lynn Peopl's Party Democratic Citizens’ Reform Party Socrats Ramsdell He's Party For Congress Wells & Richardson Co Burnington Paine Walter L. Ramsdele Herves Pines

Canadian Bicycle Makers Seek Eight Dollar Duty

Ottawa January 29 Canadian bicycle manufacturers urge a specific eight dollar duty on each bicycle imported from the United States. They complain the present tariff of thirty percent is ineffective. Government members have not expressed an opinion.

Ottawa Ont Canada United States

McKinley Speech Lifts Markets in New York Banquet Night

London reports Pres ident McKinley’s remarks at the National Association of Manufacturers banquet in New York boosted business on the stock exchange. The Board of Pardons winds down its quarterly session with three clemency recommendations and most cases sent to the governor for final action.

McKinley London National Association of Manufacturers New York The Stock Exchange Board of Pardons Ases Yen Perdon

Cure a Cold in One Day Odious Patent Remedy Ad

Fragmentary ad text references Lae Saantive Bromoquinine tablets and a claim of curing a cold in one day. Mentions genuine users and a location at 75 Kan. Ave. but details are incomplete and uncertain.

Whitmere Ros Burbers Kan

Use for Popcorn as a Health Aid and Constipation Remedy

A fragment discusses using popcorn as a seed food and natural living remedy for constipation. It suggests thoroughly chewing seed foods like popped corn as a health measure, replacing drugs in obstinate cases and noting morning effects. It also mentions weakened nerves and intestinal elements as causes, with health returning upon improvement.

Opportunity and Underwood Poems Spar Over Plagiarism Claim

A dispute centers on two poems attributed to John Ingalls and an Underwood reference. I. T. Yount accuses Ingalls of plagiarism in an Oregon caper poem, while biographical sources question Underwood’s authorship. The texts compare Opportunity and a quoted verse about fate and power, with questions about origins and attributions.

John D. McDonald I. T. Yount John 7. Ingalls Oregon Underwood Iippingott John DB. Underwood Thether Underwood Inealls

Sulctide Threats Shine Through Cincinnati Robbery Case

Police say a wounded man claims two highwaymen robbed him and shot him on a Cincinnati street. C. I. Shiten, president of the Ki en Fleur and Pred oont Company, was found fatally shot and clings to the theory of death by suicide as investigations stall with no new developments.

Cincinnat Shiten Kien Fleur Oont- Pany Toder Aeroutiel Oy Hous Feud

Railroads pledge funds for state exhibit at Omaha Exposition

The Missward Pacific and Sant officials are first to respond to the governor's plan to raise 35,000 among Kansas railroads for an exhibit from Kansas to the Omaha Exposition. Both say they will contribute their share if the other Kansas roads do likewise.

Omaha Missward Pacific Sant Kansas Tetdy

London figures and plays in transition amid season changes

London society eyes spring season as men travel to the Mediterranean and Monte Carlo. Fashionable ladies parade with a calf, while ritualistic disputes flare at St. Helier’s Church. The stage scene glows with Arthur Wing Pinero’s Trelawny of the Wells and Heerbohm Tree’s Julius Caesar, yet Irving’s Peter the Great nears withdrawal amid looming replacements.

Copsright Associated Press London West End Beto Mediterranean Monte Carlo Mentone Nice John W. Mackay Rome Signora de Cricpi Esc Hastings Arthur W. Fine Trelawny the Wells Lord Anesisa James Erskine Heerbohm Tree Sullus Caesar

Night and Day Work in Steel Industry Amid Busy Trade

R G Dun & Co notes in its Weekly Review of Trade that January brought higher business with 7.3 percent more clearing house payments and railroad earnings up 12 percent. Many mills run night and day and one large steel concern reportedly operates Sundays to meet orders. Prices stay low but demand grows. Wake negotiations and 10 percent wage increases target April 2 for 200,000 central-region cen tainers, while wheat prices rise and exports surge. Failures rise in US to 42, Canada 1, reflecting mixed economic signals and strong foreign demand.

New York R G. Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Clearihg Atlantic Pacifc Tacoma Axaentine Ad Dour Russia Milix United States Agelnist Canada

Spain Celebrates Peace With Te Deum in Madrid

King Alfonso, the queen regent, cabinet, diplomats, and Madrid officials attended a te deum at San Francisco Church to mark pacification of the Philippines. Cuba not included in the arrangement.

Cuba Madrid Alfonso Church of San Francisco Philippines

Worden Is Respited California Train Wrecker Gets Another Chance

San Francisco January 20 Governor Budd announced Worden, condemned for the train wreck, will receive another respite. Evidence before the sanity committee may be rejected unless sworn affidavits are provided. Affidavits from the East must be sent to complete the process before the documents return to the city.

Worden California San Francisco Budd Werden

Bloomington Judge Bequeaths 200000 for City Hospital

Judge John M. Scott leaves 200000 to Bloomington under a trust for his heirs until their death, then the fund goes to the city to found a hospital in Bloomington NL. The will directs the trust and specifies the hospital’s founding goal.

John M. Scott Bloomington John O. Scott

Skaters Gather for National Contests at Spring Lake

Poughkropsie New York January 23 The city shows strong interest in the national association skating races to be held at Spring Lake near Vassar college beginning today The ice is perfect and the course will feature a six lap mile with a 400 foot center section and a 330 yard straightaway The track is 20 to 20 feet wide on each side with easy turns J R McCulloch the world champion is among the first arrivals in town New Cassino near Colorado Springs January 2 Plans for new housing at Broadmoor are ready and out for bids for construction The larger planned house will replace the fire destroyed old one with more exterior and interior space Pure Peg Flour at J Heller s 27 Main Street.

Poughkropsie N.Y Spring Lake Vassar College New Cassino Colorado Springs Colorado Springs Jan Broadmoor

Kansas Day Campaign Opens at Copeland with 13 Speakers

The Kansas Day celebration at the Copeland hotel draws Republicans from across the state, with crowded halls and lobby activity as organizers plan campaigns and select candidates. A program features 13 speeches led by W. Y. Morgan as toastmaster, including Charles Curtis, W. L. Huggins, and G. W. Wheatley, with the Amphion club providing music.

Copeland Offic Asker Thiat Fis Woo W. Y. Morgan Mutchingon Kansas Charles Curtis Topeka W. L. Huggins Emporis G. W. Wheatley Galena J. M. Miller Cornell Grove Ty—W. L. Cunningham Washburn College J. Q Thompson Pratt Fred Trigg Garnett H. F. Mazon Garden City A. P. Tiddle Minneapolis A. Perry Troy Boss Columbus Borin Oberlin Barton Abilene Morgan Amphion Club

Move to grant tramway privileges to Alaska corporations

Washington reports the general office introduces in Congress a measure granting certain tramway and other privileges over Alaska to corporations. If enacted, the bill would open a regular path for those seeking such privileges, aiding conduct of operations under established rules.

Washington Comminefaner Herango Eqneraliam Alaska Deuba Maress

Wyoming Blizzard Strands Lander Mail Route Trains Late

A severe Wyoming blizzard pounding central regions south and east of Lander for four to five days delays mail stages from Rawlins to Lander by 24 to 40 hours. Sheep interests fear storm damage to flocks as stages struggle along the route.

Lander Wye Jan Wyoming

Marriage of T J McGue Near Norton

Report says Thor J McCue receiver of the Colby land office for four years will wed Miss Kittie M Grier of Norton sister of John J Grier of Colorado Springs and proprietor of Rock Island eating houses west of Philipsburg McCue has been offered travel auditor post at Foster Lumber Co in Kananaan and his successor is to take charge about February 15 Miss Grier is described as amiable and highly educated Myrtle Mitchell to sing at First Presbyterian concert February 4 Also mentions Homeseekers' excursion tickets via Santa Fe Route on February 1 and local ads from Peerless Steam Laundry

Norton Thor. J. McCue Colby Land Office Kittie M. Grier John J. Grier Colorado Springs Rock Island Philipsburg McCue Foster Lumber Company Kanaan Mins Grier Mise Myrtle Mitchell

Simpson Attacks Pension Dept Delays in Washington

Congressman Jerry Simpson voiced frustration over pension and claims delays, citing Western Kansans and a Topeka case from H. C. Townsend. He criticized department efficiency, noting few pension approvals recently. Also reported: Santa Fe Train 2 split into three sections near Topeka and a ribbed ad for Mystic Cure and other remedies.

Santa Fe Bants Fe Topeka Nexit California Tame

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