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.
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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1899
Page
2
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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