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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1895
Page
6
A Topeka solicitation touts a thirty day trial from the World Medical Institute promising full money return if patients with chronic ailments are not helped. Examinations are free, with a claimed cure for nervous, kidney, liver, and digestive disorders. Office at 631 Quincy Street, hours 9 am to 6 pm.
In society circles personal items and visits of Topeka residents and guests are listed. Graduation news from Mina Sallie Corning in Chicago, Daisy Lakin's trip for commencement, and multiple visits, entertainments, and travels among locals are noted along with two marriages and upcoming social events.
At the Boston M E conference Bishop Tanner presided as Dr Roberts motioned to endorse using a towel to wipe a communicant’s mouth before sipping wine. The motion failed overwhelmingly after initial support and provoked strong debate among delegates.
Dr. Hibben and Mr J B Hibben returned from Madison Wisconsin where he was elected one of the two head physicians of the Modern Woodmen of America. The office pays about 2500 yearly for two years. Other officers elected include Beach Vandalia McCollum Minneapolis Faulkner Lincoln Porterfield Indianola. Dr Hibben belongs to the Sundower camp in this city.
Washington plans include dispatching the steamer Raleigh to the Florida coast to cooperate with revenue cutters in preventing filibustering expeditions from heading to Cuba. Secretary Olney and President confer, issuing orders to execute the action as an early measure in Olney's tenure.
KW McClaughrey, former Chicago police chief, named warden of the U S penitentiary at Fort Leavenworth as of July 1. He will be paid 5000 dollars annually plus a house and living expenses and may choose his own assistant. Some Kansans expect him to share profits. Royal Baking Powder advertises safe hot foods for dieters.
New York dispatch reports Adrian Anson known as Pop Anson of the Chicago club will join the stage in a Hoyt melodrama. Hoyt confirms Anson as the ball playing hero in an exciting onstage game. Fellow players express surprise at the sudden shift to acting.
Overbrook Congregational minister delivered a large charity gift to Scranton miners comprising 450 pounds of flour 240 pounds of corn meal 40 bars of soap 8 pounds of rice 6 ounces of soda 2 baking powders 60 pounds of bacon 6 pounds of coffee and one gallon of syrup. A follow up social is planned tonight.
A Washington report states former Secretary of State John W. Foster, serving as China’s counsel in negotiations with Japan, completed his work on the loan and expects to return to Washington by July 10. The Chinese government allegedly followed his guidance on all points, with a fee cited at 100000.
Local Near North Topeka notes report Miss Sarsh Bernstein visiting St Marys and a string of residents traveling to Rock Island Silver Lake and Marysville. Birth of a girl to Mr. and Mrs. Gurtler on Kious and Logan. Various locals leave for Salt Lake City La Junta and San Francisco. Funeral of Mrs. Glendenn ing held. services by Rev McCabe. Minstrel club formed with officers named. Wedding of John G Spahn and Mary Burghart. Rus sian celebration with beer and dancing. Bunch of business ads for local shops and services fill the page.
A Paris dispatch reports trusted authority says the terms of the French Russian alliance will be released after Kiel celebrations. Hanotaux warned that France must deploy a fleet for the Baltic canal opening before disclosure, while an unrelated note mentions baking powder preserving flour nutrients by preventing yeast rise.
News from St Mazo France dated June 11 reports the British vessel Why Not bound for Jersey caught fire. The ship’s crew deserted the passengers who took to lifeboats and landed at Ergy in Cotes de Nord. The fate of the passengers is unknown.
Four Indians may join Topeka's baseball squad including Abo teau at short and August the pitcher arriving from Lawrence to pitch today. Bucknart likely to sign also, potentially creating four Indians on the fast Topeka team. Meanwhile First M. E Sundey school plans a Friday picnic to Bismark grove with a special ten-coach train for about a thousand attendees. Tickets priced for adults and children, with refreshments and ice cream, available at several local outlets. Also notices on Baltimore excursion via Mt. Lewis for Baptist Young People's Union convention with multiple trains from St Louis and Union Station. Master Plumbers hold thirteenth annual convention in Walnut Street theater with five hundred delegates.
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