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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1898

Page

8

Golden Medical Discovery Promises Relief From Nervous Symptoms

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as restoring appetite, digestion, and liver function while building blood and nerves. It claims the medicine aids work capacity and combats minor ailments like nervousness and headaches, urging cautious daily use and praising the product as a reliable tonic. It also promotes Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation as a gentle remedy.

Dr. Pierce Holides Gaffney Yoattasibaire Ca Peltica

Travel Deals and Rail Arrangements Across 20th Century Routes

The notice advertises a Union Pacific journey to Denver with a meeting in Teh Isth and mentions 39 rate for round trips. It notes special passenger arrangements from Denver Montai Resorts to Salt Lake City and other points with sleeping car reservations and depot agent contact.

Union Pacific Denver Denver Montai Resorts Wao Salt Lake City Fultos

Madrid dispatch on Manila insurrection and Spanish retreat

Advices from Manila dated June 6 report heavy fighting as insurgents push across the Zapote river capturing Las Piñas and Purarik. Spanish forces under Aguinaldo’s superior forces face continuous skirmishes, with ammunition and provisions scarce. Wounded crowd churches and convents under papal protection as priests and nuns seek refuge. archbishop reportedly seeks moderation. Manila expected to hold until American troops arrive.

Madrid Liberal Manila Shanehat Lodo Tellaraph Insurkents Zapote Las Pinas Puraraki Aguinaldo Hike Jentits Hattenzas la Guana

Rush Orders Drive Camp Thomas Armament Effort

At Chickamauga Park on June 16 the rush orders from Washington push Camp Thomas to quickly equip the volunteer army. Ordnance supplies arrive at Chattanooga with thousands of rifles and artillery, many deemed defective, as Col. Melvin Grigsby confirms arms and gear are en route. Regiments will be filled, rifles prepared, and target practice ranges established in the coming days.

Chickanauga Park Washington Camp Thomas Chattanoosa Melvin Grigsby Thea Col. Griesbuss Seevier

War Balloons to Aid Cuban Campaigns

Washington June 1. A military balloon expedition under General Greely is to trial a captive aerostat near Cuba. Captain Joseph Maxted oversees operations, with the New York origin balloon to fly westward for possible enemy observation. Two foreign balloons arriving in New York will also be deployed for Cuba and Puerto Rico operations, signaling telegraphic reporting to ground commanders.

Washington Mort ‘Amie General Greely Wlinal Tihe Inehares Joseph Maxteid York Greely Lisier Mabey Mar Grevig France New York Tampa Cuba Porto Fico

No Fear of Bullets Reported in War Department Notes

Washington reports from the War Department indicate continued tension as maritime vessels of the enginery face threats. Aliens express surprise at violations while the Navy notes risk to crews and ongoing annoyance to the department as repairs and guard responses unfold. In New York, dockside incidents prompt delayed service and occasional gunfire against offenders to protect vessels and personnel.

Washington War Department Susiset Kunrad Department New York Kirtur

A Broken Reed in Spain’s German Interference

Berlin reports a broken note in the Corduigne Gazette says Germany contemplates interference in the Philippines. The fictional text claims German neutrality would be abandoned to protect German interests, noting plans and intentions amid tensions with Italy and broader European politics.

Spain Philippines Berlin Coiigne Gasette Roday Comoti Sagan

Topeka News Recaps War Prep And Local Events

Topeka residents read about uniforms for the Twentieth Kansas regiment in San Francisco, local police activity, recruiting efforts for the Twenty-second regiment, and preparations for war taxes on the athletic association. Evening cinema at Garfield park may show the Passion play with Marshall’s band. community sermons and a debut drama club performance headline the week.

Topeka Twentieth Kansas Regiment San Francisco James Moore The Santa Fe Hin Dingo Athletic Association Kansas Avenue Mt North Topeka Boyd Silver Lake Embree Garfield Park Tonfardt Marshall Park A. L. Davis J.P Davis Kansae Mutual IH Hot Springs Arkarkas Yorkshire City Thomas Cat Alys Bia A. L. Davia Topeks Kan J. K. Hudson Monty War Department Uty Pouyeh Atiy Corps Col. H. ©. Tindsey Holton Topelo Twenty-second Achia Stable West Path Street Masonic Building Henry M. Steele Lawrence Yeetenday George Lyone Alphonse Smith Tenth Street Topeka Dramatic Club Crawford Theater Ine Teromie Fe Serome Curt Raiser Nat Ata Rachel Lakers Bob

Fusion trials at Minnesota conventions spark party clashes

June report from Minneapolis notes state conventions of the Democrats Silver Republicans and People's party selecting joint conference committees to distribute offices among three parties. John Linn and J. J. Meinrich win nominations for governor and secretary of state amid heated attacks by anti fusion factions.

Minneapole Minn Remecrits People’s Party Jus Donnelly Pearly Britvey AL Owen Davey People Democrats Silver Renube Heane MW J.cbrvan Cotterpnes Comenition Turk Tiree John Linn Silver Republican Ernor Ateditar Ete Eral Supreme ¢Oourting Democrat Mess Ander McKinnon Michell, Canty and Buck Supreme

Russian Ambassador Arrives in New York

Graf Cassini, a Russian ambassador, arrived in New York today aboard the North German Lloyd liner Kaiser Freiherr from Bremen and Southampton.

New York Graf Cassini Andex Russia United States Loyd Stamer Kaiser Freihrin Bremen Southarmpton

Ottawa Chautauqua Excursions From Topeka by Rail

Missouri Pacific trains stop at Purest Park station with round trip fare from Topeka set at one dollar. Tickets available from F. E. Nipps, Topeka ticket agent. Excursions offer one fare round trip to destinations including Arkansas, Arizona, Indian Territory, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas via Santa Fe route. Liberal layovers and stopover privileges. inquire with agent for details.

Ottawa Chautauqua Missouri Pacific Purest Park Topeka Jane F. E. Nipps Kans Santa Fe Porte Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas

Western Union Appeals Supreme Court Over Telegraph Error

A Milwaukee firm Elias & Beals sues Western Union in Brown county Nebraska after a telegram meant for seven hundred dollars reads even hundred. An attached property worth that amount was seized before correction. Judgment of 473 dollars and costs upheld. Western Union appeals by error claiming nonliability for transmission errors unless repeated for a fee.

Lincoln, Neb Western Union Telegraph Company Supreme Court Elias & Beals Milwaukee Firrm Brown County Neoreska Sargent &Co Milwaukee District Court of Telegraph Company Supreme Courts Wal

Odd Sea Wedding Near Monterey Chooses Night Ceremony

A seventeen year old groom J W Thompson and Mamie Olser aged twenty seven wed at sea off Monterey after failing to secure a local minister. The couple, with the bride's sister and brother in law, set sail just after midnight beyond the three mile limit for a ceremony performed aboard. The groom works at Spreckels swear factory and the bride hails from Blancs.

Monterey Cal J. W. Thompson Mamie Olser Salinas J. 5. Bankson H. B Snodgrass Spreckels Blancs

Will of John Kipp Provides Beer For Funeral Fare

New Jersey state records reveal the will of John Kipp, a veteran inmate of the Soldiers' Home at Kearny, directs an unusual funeral budget. The document orders $100 for burial arrangements, $50 for music, $50 for headstones, $40 for a coffin, $16 for beer, $15 for tobacco and pipes, and $4 for opening the grave plus $40 for carriages. Wake to be held at Garden Street and Bergentine Avenue, Iron Hall, with a headstone inscription noting his service in Company A, New Jersey Artillery. Executor Hubert Hermon carries out the provisions and inherits the residue.

New York John Kipp Soldiers Kearney Orphans Court Jersey New Jersey Soltiers Madsen Garden Street Bergentine Avenue Rron Hall Duhnip Ar Whery Ted Hubert Hermoon

Rivalry ends in brutal street duel in Paria

Julian Ficot alias Tronskull and Henry Chass alias Ferret fought over a Boulevard belle. Chassler was knocked down and Ironskull struck in two places, his skull reportedly fractured. He is not expected to survive as Ferret lies in custody awaiting Jus.

Paria Julian Ficot Tronskull Henry Chass Ferret Boulevard Belle Chassler Tronekall Crassier Ironskull

Ohio Naval Cadet Dies After Surgery at Home

Hatavia Ohio mourns as 19 year old naval cadet Clive Ek Hulick dies at North Street home from complications after an appendicitis operation. He was cousin to GW Hulick ex congressman and earned top standing in his 1900 graduating class at Annapolis.

Ohio Hatavia Clive Ek Hulick James Hu- Nick North Street Annapolis

Leg Torn Off In Runaway Accident In New York

Frank Frenk of the Hotel Marlborough suffered a severe leg injury when a runaway horse dragged him after stepping on a wagon wheel. He was receiving medical attention near Boulevard when the horse bolted, dragging Frenk until the lines snapped. A woman aboard the wagon was jolted and knocked unconscious. Surgeons remained optimistic about his recovery.

New York Frank Frenk Marlborough Boulevard Billee Frank

Union Pacific Western Line Service Benefits and Cars

The Direct Line to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland is via the Union Pacific. The service to all principal western points is unequaled by any other line including Pullman Palace Sleepers and Pullman Tourist Sleepers. Sleeper cars dining cars and special dining offered a la carte. For timetable and full information call F A Lewis City Ticket Agent J Fulton Depot Agent.

Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco Portland Union Pacific Pullman F. A. Lewis J. & Pulton

Hanna for chairman at Ohio Republican convention

Columbus reports indicate a lively upcoming state GOP convention with F M Daugherty meeting Hanna in Washington. Hanna will accept the permanent chairmanship if Kurtz faction threatens the slate or administration opposition, while anti-Hanna Republicans may be expelled and Kurtz works quietly, planning a Colorado trip for three months.

Columbus Ohio F. M. Daugherty Washington Hanna Daugherty Kurtz Hasna Kurte Hanta Tunteht Colorado

Mexicans Hostile Reflecting War Sentiment at Queretaro

Mr and Mrs James Livingston and their daughter arrived in Saratoga after leaving Queretaro Mexico 160 miles north of Mexico City due to hostile Mexican sentiment tied to the Spanish American War. He recalls Americans facing knife attacks, scant investigations, and a threat to assassinate him on May 30. Wary locals guarded him as churches display Spanish flags and prayers support Spanish arms while Diaz and cabinet grant Americans courtesy.

Saratoga James Livingston Queretary Mexico Spain Queretaro United States Surelile Sheldon Wells-Farzo Mr. Livingston Diaz

Steamer Lapwing Reports Damaged Steamers Abandoned Voyage

Victoria, June 16. The Lapwing reached port after reporting that eleven river steamers sailing from Seaiue for St Michael were too badly strained to complete the crossing of Queen Charlotte Sound. Two vessels did not return, and the rest abandoned the voyage amid damage and uncertainty.

Female conductors take charge in Chideethe street cars

In Chideethe Ohio on June 1 the street railway adopted a new method by placing women conductors on all cars. Previously the motorman controlled fares now passengers are served by attractive young women wearing ribbons on their hats marked Conductor.

Chideethe Ohio Pas Sengers

Frohman Sued Over Unpaid Salary in Chicago Suit

John J. Collins, once of Frohman's Under the Red Robe stock, sues Charles Frohman in circuit court for 1000 alleging unpaid wages. Harry J. Powers of Hooley's theater named as party, and 1200 of Frohman funds in custody has been garnished. Collins, formerly in charge of the stock company business, was discharged during the last Chicago visit.

Charles Frohman Chicago John J. Coll Froman Red Robe’ Company Collins Prohman Chicaso

Miners Fear Pirates At Yukon Gold Runs

In Dawson a July 4 Dowt from Dawson is expected, but miners refuse to ship gold on unescorted vessels. They demand government protection as pirates rumored from Sound country threaten gold shipments down to the Yukon, prompting fears of attacks on steamers.

San Francisco Cal Dawson Lother Stanley Ute Yukon

Pretty Girl Robber Caught in Evansville Ind

Mattie Williams, an alleged highway robber and leader of a bandit gang, was arrested in Evansville Indiana and taken to Fort Branch charged with theft. A mixed ad page notes a freak-animals exhibit by Wood of New Woodstock and a Denver via Santa Fe rail line promotion. Chamberlain's Pain Palm is praised for sciatic rheumatism relief with local retailer Whitusere Bros. listed.

Mattie Williams Evansville Ind Evanavilly Fort Hranch Hilinota Indiana Beimg Air. P. Ketcham Pike City Cat Chamberlain Pi Falm

Wichita to Play Ball and City Businessmen Organize

Wichita officials and leading businessmen met to reorganize a local baseball club for July through September. A subscription fund will cover salaries, with a goal of 100 dollars for three hot months. Directors include G L Eaton Edward Vail Joseph Miller B B Hull Charles Mostacher Fred Van Dyne A L Bennet C W Carey B S Amidan and Clarence Smith. Katun elected president Henrion secretary Carey treasurer.

Wichita G L, Eaton Edward Vail Joseph Miler BB. Hull Charles Mostacher Fred van Dyne A. L. Bennet C. W Carey W. & Henrion C. W. Carey

Omaha Exposition Opens with Grand Plan and Travel Deals

June to October marks a grand exposition in Omaha surpassing previous fairs. Burlington Route promotes easy, cheap access with through tickets and stopovers from the Mississippi Valley. W Wakeley, general agent, and Howard, general manager, urge travel via the Burlington. Also advertised are cash buys of a buggy and harness, with Watson's livery offering horses and buggies for sale and care at Seventh and Van Buren.

United States Micsnul Mississippi Omaha Burlington Watson's Livery Barn Seventh van, Buren Streets

Special to Washington by Santa Fe Route July 4 1998

A mixed, OCR filled notice describes a travel itinerary via Santa Fe route from Washington to Kansas City, with July 4 1998 timing and stops, plus a lengthy promotional block for a wine ride and scenic Alleghany views. It includes a dramatic medical testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a laundry service advertisement. The text is garbled and interleaves unrelated items and misspellings.

Washington, D Santa Fe Pennsylvania Kansas Santa Pe Kensas Chicago Alleghany York Gettyn- Ar W.C. Garvey

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