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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1899

Page

2

But One Cure for Scrofula

A letter from H. E. Thompson of Milledgeville Georgia describes scrofula breaking out on his body and how he was cured quickly by S S S, urging others with blood troubles to try the remedy instead of years of suffering.

H. E. Thompson Milledgeville, Ga Catarra St. Vitua Johnston Jay Ofice Kansas Avenue Chicago Medical Institute Topeka Kansas

Cuban Bride to Go Home After Forced Marriage Claim

A Cuban woman named Hawkins facing family pressure in Havana seeks to return to the United States. The letter to a New York firm reveals a marriage arranged with a U S soldier, forcing her to leave Cuba and return to her husband. The husband was deported, and she plans to depart for New York on Monday.

Negro Silinota Chirag John J. Dolan Impartitus M. Rare Perex Jin Xeneral Havans Bee Tia City Hawkins Havana Gurera Tas Wine Mra Dawkins Funity Cuba New York

Cold Home Excursion and Mature Advice from Ty

Ty the Biker of the State Journal urges a home excursion to outthink modern times. He calls for people to return to and stay with their children, praising home ties, old paths, and rail routes. Readers are asked to mail to Peerless Steam Laundry in Topeka for finishing touches.

Bumbo Piac Bert Honinsick Tyoeks

Hartville Man Kennedy Convicted In Train-Robbery Case

John Kennedy known as a Cracker-necker was found guilty of stealing from an express train on the Kansas City Fort Scott and Memphis line at Macomb Missouri. He faces 17 years in the state penitentiary though the death penalty loomed earlier. The verdict follows earlier failures to convict him in Macomb and marks him as the second gang member jailed for the crime. Additional associates linked to the hold up are also noted as co-conspirators, with one fellow to receive a 14 year sentence. Kennedy awaits further action on an indictment in Kansas City for the murder of a woman shot during the December 1807 robbery.

Hartville John Kennedy Dern Kennedy Kansas City, Fort Scott and Mempie Macomb Hartetile Nved Kanens City Maromb Old Yan Doe Berpart Old Gane Lous Nigh Formar Atea Dartinnatiy Wansag City Rusia Ayaiteal Young Jee Jame Charme Pendine Dines Kennedy Kansas City Ty Bhder Kfilimar Erne Schumacher Jonnie Piero Ge Moris Avenue Tevere Dot Bie Erawilie Raghail

Demand Gen Wood In Demand In New York

Washington reports officers believe General Leonard Wood will not return to Santiago and may join corporate offers in New York. Offers cited include managing a New England convention with a $25,000 yearly salary and other high profile posts. War Department officials doubt he will be enticed from the army.

New York Tribune Washington Leonard Wood Santiago Serice Xenls Foe Breantece Hosted Timesume New England Syndi~ Cese Paisoner Cupltel War Department General Wood

Waiting On The Border Time Of Tense Chinese Crossings

El Paso reports on Chinese migrants crossing the border toward Juarez and Torreon. Officials plan reinforced guards and new agents to intercept possible return to the United States as border tensions rise.

el Paso Rex Chinarmen Juares City of Mexico Torreon Juades Mehan Dick Rule J.D. Putnam Los Angeles Mises Dillon United States

Degenerate Children and Caretaker Forefront in Court Notes

A fractured report details two cases involving a severely deranged girl and a four year old boy. The girl, described as a degenerate, exhibited violent acts including threats with a knife and attempts to harm relatives, leading to commitments and hospital stays. The boy, age four, was subjected to institutional care after threats and dangerous play. Authorities discuss potential outpatient arrangements and long term care plans.

No Colonial Census Authority Questioned by Merriam

Washington June Director of the Census Merriam states no census for the West Indies or Philippines will occur without explicit authority. Census Act 8 allows Alaska and Hawaii work. two agents in the fore territory report progress but no full outcomes yet. Plans for Hawaii territories and winter field operations are unsettled. Merriam avoided reply with President Dole due to being tied up.

Merriam West Indies Philippines Washington Censis Merriam Saya Cuba Porto Hico Alaska Cotmersti Hawaii Census Bureau Dole Mawati Deen Huay

Phone Rates Reduced for Long Distance Toll Lines

Missouri Kanane Telephone Company to cut toll charges on long distance calls. New tariff shifts to a three minute basis with direct distance pricing, expanding the 25 cent three minute city to Kansas City rate and promising overall lower costs as usage rises. Includes note that revenue may fall temporarily and that one conversation at a time over a circuit remains. Also mentions a broken back incident and ship news.

George J Haytess Minsouri Kanane Telephone Company Ubeine Kansas City

Frank Dysinger Pronounced Insane After Rail Career Decline

Kansas City Kansas June 21 Frank Dysinger once a prominent Tallmadge Kansas railroad figure was ruled incurably insane by a probate court jury. He began in Topeka shops as a qiler and rose to passenger engineer before joining the railroad strike. After years of instability he wandered the country seeking work, traveled to Mexico and Argentina, and lived by odd jobs while his illness worsened. He now faces placement in a state insane asylum.

Kansas City Kan Frank Dysinger Kansas Goisinker Oller Tyrhard Dysinger Mexico Flo Argentine Oale Strong City Inown Engineer Grimes Newton Jobs Wiemeyer West End Qxkooman Comfort Lightner Ray Shatter Wisconsin Hackett Poteman Gartiento Minton Senet Senet Rny Pierce Has Reported For Ae Conductor D. Te Milton Frank Venn Fist Bt Invarco Dapan Mrakerman Mrakeman Miller Colorado Hink Marahall Wertenberg Stanton Hag Cotarnao Brakeman G. W. Sarchie Siker Arid Lancaster

Rock Island Excursion to Beatrice Chautauqua Sunday

The Rock Island will run a Sunday special to Beatrice Nebraska for the Chautauqua session with Rev. Wm H Milburn delivering a sermon and Modaca of Topeka Jubilee singers choir and others providing music. The train leaves Topeka at 7:45 a.m. and arrives Beatrice at 12:15 p.m. Return time not specified. Fare for round trip is $1.00.

Beatrice Chautauqua Modeca Rock Island Hestrice Neb Chautauqua Wm. H. Milburn United States Senate Modaca Topeka Jubilee Singers Beatrice

Pig with eight legs shown in Caldwell

Charles Mellar, a farmer from the Strip near Caldwell, brought a pie to town that displayed a freak of nature. The pig exhibit features two bodies eight legs one head two eyes and two tails. John Schaeffer embalmed it and has it on display in the Caldwell Advance story.

Charles Mellar Caldwell John Schaeffer Caldwel Advance

Statues Shock Chicago by Nude Female Figures at Fountain

Chicago residents split into two camps as seven nude female figures by a fountain near the Art Institute drew crowds. Lorado Taft directed the work with Evelyn Longman and others guiding, as police and officials weighed whether the display would stay on view amid public outcry and praise.

Chicago Art Institute Lorado Taft Evelyn Longman Clarisse Wilson Mar-guerite Wheeler Edith Parker Alice Cooper Mary Parker Maud Moore Verde “Dundas Edith Freeman Marie Naughton Lake Front Sunser Commissioner McGann Department of Streets French McGann

Revolutionary Dewey Joins Sons of the Revolution as Life Member

New York June 21 Admiral George Dewey elected a life member of the Society of Sons of the Revolution and accepts the honor in a letter dated April 1 from Tugship Olympia Manila Bay. His eligibility was traced to William Dewey of Hebron Connecticut militia. The society only grants life membership to qualified descendants.

Admiral Dewey New York George Dewey Lfe Society of Sons of the Revolution Alexander R. Thompson Olympia Manila Bay William Dewey Calt Worthy Waters” Company of Militia Hebron Conn The Sons of the Revolution

Nebraska Plan for Homecoming of First Nebraska Volunteers

In Omaha Neb February 21 two meetings of prominent citizens decided to give the First Nebraska volunteers a rousing reception on their return from the Philippines. They will muster out at San Francisco and a special train will bring the troops to Omaha for a city reception. A memorial tablet to soldiers who died in the Philippines will be erected in Omaha city hall.

Omaha Nep Nebraska Philippines San Francisco Oty

Real estate transfers listed through Polk Street area

Henry Mayer and wife transfer to Vermont Savings Park for 200 dollars a south half of lot 152 and north half of lot 165 on Polk street. Numerous other deeds follow from Sarah E Boyles to R Mason for 75 dollars to various parcels, including quarters, additions, and lots. Transactions include smaller sums and multiple properties across Topeka, Shiver Lake area, and surrounding streets.

Henry Mayer Vermiont Polk Street Sarah E. Boyles R. Mason Samual B. Wade Tenth Avenue Wiliam Perry John Preegrove Palmers Shiver Lake Topeka National Bank A. EL. Voorhis Branner Street Klein A. L. Voottis W. T. Bassett William Casey C. B. Merriam Western Avenue Third Street H.H. Fox Preston Taylor Harrison Street Auburn J. W. Robinson James A. Phinney R. H. Williams J. W. Thurston John Mminer Alantetreet Hintoon’s C Chas. A. Smith Richard Binns Rossville Fred HH Webster J. ‘Thomas Wenater Belle Godard Mary Albert Quincy Mary E. Gilbert Mutte V. Farns Thompson Hoyt Northwret Vinton Prenlé B. Meriam Sixth Avenue West Frank S Adame T. W. Harrison Nouth

New Home Fork Mail Erects Paper Building Near Crawford

Arthur Capper expects to erect a two story newspaper building just south of the Crawford structure. The Mail Printing company will use the space, connected by archways, sharing the current Crawford footprint and expansion. Excavation work is planned to begin soon as plans and measurements are finalized.

Arthur Cspper Arthur Capper Crawford Bulling Mail Printing Company Mall and Breeze Crawford Epi

Great Rock Island route sells round trip tickets to western points

The Union Pacific announces a special fare from Draver, Colorado Springs, Pueblo, Glenwood Springs, Ogden, and Salt Lake City at one fare plus two dollars for the round trip. The Colorado Fiver saves six to eight hours on travel. A M Fuller CP A announces the rate. Lewis and Fulton are listed as ticket agents for full information.

Draver Colorado Springs Publo Glenwood Rprings Orden Salt Lake City Colorado Union Pacific California FA. Lewis J. ©. Fulton

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