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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1899

Page

6

MME YALE FRUITCURA PROMOTES BEAUTY HEALTH CARE

An advertisement touts MME Yale Fruitcura as the secret to beauty and health, claiming it restores vigor, improves vision, skin tone, and overall vitality. It markets a tonic for women, promising results within weeks and claims to cure various complaints. Price 320 per bottle with special sale at the Topeka Cash Dry Goods Co. drug department.

Fou Sale Deug THE Topeka Cash Dry Goods CO

New Rails Repairs Underway by Topeka City Railway

Topeka City Railway workers began Saturday at Clay and Twelfth streets to replace worn rails with new metal. The project aims to improve track capacity to the car barns at Jackson and Twelfth, then resume from Clay toward Washburn College, with more relays planned at additional sites.

Topeka

Rock Island Extension to Open in Time for Wheat Movement

The Rock Island extension will begin operation soon and be ready to move wheat crops. The new line connects to Ford and Rock Island, tying into the wheat region and improving transport of the season’s harvest.

Oklahoma Rock Sland

Doubt on Canadian Force Advances in Porcupine Region

Washington July 11 With no official information the report that the Canadian mounted police were sent into the Porcupine country is uncredited by the state department. The government withheld a garrison at Pyramid Harbor in that settlement, a mere suggestion from British authorities, and it is not believed that perturand force can be maintained in the Porcupine district.

Canada Porcapias Washington Couttrmbnar Canadian Mounted Police United States State Department Pyramid Hattor Settieg Mt Tim Porcupine District Ules

Fever Grips Santiago as 122 Cases and 24 Deaths Reported

Dispatches from Havana and Washington indicate yellow fever spreading in Santiago with 122 cases and 24 deaths, two cabled updates list 120 cases and two deaths while noting four officers reelected and five new fatalities elsewhere, amid interior headquarters orders.

Beaths Warkingto Steenbere Treadat Hone Man- Sanitig Ali

Yellow fever crackdown by Cuban military governor

Santiasa de Cuba July 11 reports Teviard Wid, the military governor, returning from the United States and promising immediate vigorous action to stamp out yellow fever. He notes the situation is worse than anticipated, headquarters to move to Senge, and plans to deploy a fever wall and immune clerks in most departments. The notice outlines epidemic precautions and mentions unrelated commercial ads for groceries and household goods.

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Prizes of War Policy to Congress for Islands Future

A Washington report states President McKinley will follow Insular Commission guidance, treating Porto Rico Cuba and the Philippines as government property under military rule until Congress decides their fate. The article argues Congress must determine annexation or disposition while maintaining revenue and legal systems.

Chicago Washington Petbune McKinley Insular Commission Porto Rico Philippines United States Cuba Congress Spain Manila Bay Rotas Pote Lon Hawaii Concasia Law Department Porto Rive Porto Fico Netanos Davia Epalate British West Indies Iso Cortanate Gos Chem Seletary Raimen Sanson Hychars Hewanii Epathi Zhane Administratiem Stat Conacerel Islands Otfistwige

War a Mistake Atchison July 31 John J Ingalls Says War Is Mistaken

John J Ingalls declares the war in the Philippines a mistake and criticizes the national mood and policy. He cites weak public support, questionable advantages, and calls for evacuation while warning against imperial ambitions and continued conflict.

Kansas Spain

Cruelty to Dreyfus Rumors Hit French Officials

Paris reports circulated on July 12 that revelation of Dreyfus cruelty on Devil's Island could lead to action against M. Le Bon and the Deniel affair. Bertilien remains in charge of anthropometric police but loses duties. Taubert pardoned. Loubet sought pardons for Baron Christiani, cabinet rejected.

Paris Dreyfus Devil's Island M. Leobon Bt. Daniel Peral Ihs M. Deniel M. Bertilien Court of Cassation Sti Bird

Death lists from Occupying Armies and Philippine reports

War department details deaths from typhoid fever dysentery and drowning among troops in Manila and Guantanamo reports from General Otis and General Brooke. Names include Wilteck Weldon Miller Stevens H H Petro Hyatt Killgelly and Blake with units First Wyoming Fourth Infantry and others. Separate item notes Capt McGinley Kansas volunteers seeking captaincy. Also updates on John Sherman and Jim Daly boxing bout results.

Washington War Department Otis of Manile Charles N. Wilteck Wyronting Infantry Howard Weldon Fourteenth Infantry Willam Miller Fourth Yrmer Stevens Ft Infantry Wm. H. H Thomas W. Petro Fourth Infantry Charles Hyatt Serstant Fourth Cavalry General Hrooke Havina Guantanamo Michael Enny Fitts Infantry Eerie Gloodshain Thomas Killgelly Company C Fits Infantry Davis Frank Blake Ponce

Tenement Fire in Monroe Street Kills Four

Fire in a crowded five story Monroe street tenement early today fatally injures four and overcomes eight others. Victims include Rebecca Basek, Rose Basek, Tillie Silver, and Rosie Silver. Fire started in Max Press's fourth floor apartment. investigators suspect smoking cigarettes in bed.

New York Monroe Street Irs Rebecca Basek Rose Basek Tillie Silver Rosie Silver Harria Hasek Express Max Press Jacob Kaplan Press Nea Bowrder Keplat

Hard Road to Travel Victim Reaches Civilization

Seattle July 1 M Pieming of Philadelphia arrived here last night from Hurt Wrangel Alaska on the steamer Fosaile after suffering through the Yukon Elmanton route. He describes scurvy weakness and mental strain from months in the north. Fourteen days of fevered wakefulness and four months on short rations followed as he journeyed toward Dawson from Calgary with a party of fourteen and eighty horses led by Jonas Mason. Three others of the party died of scurvy. survivors endured a grueling trek with dwindling provisions and gear eaten by the time they reached safety.

Edmonton Civilization Seattle Wash M. Pieming Philadelphia Wilq Arived Wrangel Alusia Yukon Elmanton Sts. Fleming Dawson Calgary Jonas Masot Fleming Nelson Tiver Wally Drill Gate Lizard Heither Ans

BRYAN'S EASY ASCENT AT PIKES PEAK

Col William Jennings Bryan arrived from Colorado Springs to Pike's Peak Summit yesterday. The ascent drew continuous ovations with spectators lining the track as the train passed. A dispatch from J J Dickey of Western Union noted the journey and Bryan replied from Denver with thanks. The day was clear and serene across Denver Pueblo and distant peaks.

Pike's Peak Wiliam Jennings Bryan Colorado Springs J. J. Dickey Western Western Union Telegraph Company Denver Bryan

Investigating Gallinger Campaign Probe Opens in Concord

Representatives of the Civil Service Commission begin a session in Concord to review charges against Senator Jacob H. Gallinger raised by former Governor Charles A. Busiel. The inquiry concerns alleged civil service violations during the last New Hampshire campaign.

Concord N. H Or Service Bureau Jacob H. Gallinger Chas A. Busieh Gallinger Republican State Committee Republiccan Civil Service J. B. Mariow Mark Brewer Washington William E Chandler Knox Manchester Hank Examiner Carroll Warner T. P. Clifford United States Department of Justice

Leaped From Balloon in Graz Suicide Attempt

In Graz, Austria, Professor Meright, a scientist, leaped from a balloon at high altitude over the Prater after rising on Oranant Sundays. A large crowd witnessed the act. He survived with broken limbs and internal injuries, with doctors deeming recovery doubtful. Authorities and aeronautic experts consider it a possible suicide after failed attempts at aerial navigation. The balloon had about 500 cable meters of cable.

Vienna Graz Styria Meright Serane Han Prater Moiter Gras Himslif Vienne

Sheriff Takes Prisoners to Penitentiary from Shawnee County

Sheriff Cook led a Lansing-bound squad of six prisoners to the penitentiary with Deputy Wil liams Chas Jones and ME Stoker West aiding guards. The group included four men and two women from Shawnee County with sentences ranging from one to four terms for grand larceny burglary and related crimes.

Cook Lansing Williams Chas Jones Stoker West Shawnee County Sam Hogan Hook Island Kansas City Tyla John Crate Topeka Cycle Company Craig Len Henderson Rossville Julius Halke Joseph Leach Bessie Moore Edna Rosebud Topeka

Humor and oddities mix in a busy old newspaper page

A collage of jokes and comic snippets from Chicago News and Cleveland Plain Dealer, including playful quips about upper crust, a Detroit Free Press exchange, a manager’s plea for funds, and a camel battle described from the London Globe with vivid details of a staged duel.

Cleveland Plain Dealer

Kansas Court of Appeals clears several county cases

Wichita July 1 judges of the southern department released opinions on errors from multiple counties including Miami Osage Bourbon Allen Greenwood Barber Cowley Reno and Reaver. Several cases were affirmed reversed dismissed or continued as indicated with names such as Sennie Carroll J J Neale John O Mara and George N Troutman among others.

Kansas Court of Appeals Wichita Kan Southern Department Kansas Ceals Sennie Carroll Et al Daniel Chipman Miami County SN. Prankhauser J. J. Neale Osage County J. H. Richards F. Hayden Bourbon County John O'Mara Allen County Western Division Board of County Commissioners of Kearny County Williams Central Division TE. Halstead W. J. Ryan Greenwood Minerva Catlings John Rankin Barber County Winfield National Bank Sthamer Johnson Cowley Missouri Pacific R. J. McDermoton The Hutchinson Grocery Company Et al Re- Ag County

Reports of Alger Resignation Denied by Officials

Washington reports claim Secretary Alger tendered his resignation, but officials deny the action and say no resignation has been requested. The article notes conflicting statements and emphasizes there is no foundation to the resignation rumor. It also includes market notes from Chicago with grain and provision prices and receipts.

Emerson Chicago ‘Tribune Alger Washington Garfield Park

Kansas City Produce Market Wheat Prices Reported

Fragmented OCR listing from Topeka markets shows cash and No 2 grades for wheat and rye, dairy items like creamery and white milk, eggs noted as fresh, with prices partially visible. The text is incomplete, but indicates market quotes and commodity notes at Topeka markets today.

Hmothy Elie

Market Gossip and Weather Clues From New York Reports

Stock and commodity chatter from New York markets notes wheat and sugar trends, mixed receipts, and cautious stance on corn and oats. The report hints at slight price declines and a generally stable tone, with traders watching export demand and seasonal factors as July moves forward.

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