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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1897
Page
8
A historical advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for weak lungs and blood impurities. It claims to purify the blood, strengthen muscles, drive disease germs from organs, and cure consumption-related ailments, touting dramatic restorative effects for overwork and worry.
A Topeka journal urges merchants to join the Festival Committee of Fifteen, arguing merchants fund the event and should have fuller representation. It lists several local business leaders as potential appointees and notes two vacancies, with a meeting planned Monday to push the effort forward.
In New York on June 26 the Mississippi River commission resumed its session with J. M. Whitaker of Arkansas City as the delegate of Desha district urging fair allocations for levee improvements. General Reynolds of Ohio argued no jealousy among districts exists and noted protection has been uneven. Warnings of flood risk and insufficient levee coverage surfaced as speakers cited miles near Vicksburg and the Gluck River area needing funds estimated at 39 million to protect unprotected lands.
A June 21 blaze at a New York Central corridor near Fifty-ninth Street and Twelfth Avenue destroyed a cellar stock of molasses and cotton seed oil. The fire's extent spanned 150 feet, with a loss estimated at 65,004 dollars though stock valued around 700,000 dollars sparked fears of greater damage.
The American Newspaper Annual lists Pullman Palace Car and other lines, noting passenger provisions and uniform data on ocean and lake steamers. Published by NM. WL Ayer & Son, it is described as a vital reference for travelers, with broad coverage of population, trade, transportation, and prices.
Washington notes Republican tariff leaders near a Senate conclusion next week with most differences resolved. Key issues include rates on lead ore coal iron ore and tea and a possible tax on checks. Conference plans aim for early agreement with Aldrich returning to join the talks and race the end of the session.
The Daily Chronicle reports Flora Shaw, head of Britain’s colonial bureau, hinted to Cecil Rhodes that Britain should act fast in South African matters to avert European protests. The note follows Rhodes’s dispatch urging a change in policy and suggests government approval of a revolutionary plan if time allowed Europe to object.
The Echo prints June 26 an interview with Chauncey Depew expressing belief that a U S Great Britain arbitration treaty will become law before the McKinley administration ends.
Special train will leave Topeka at 7:45 a.m. returning will arrive at 7:36 p.m. round trip price is $1.50. Also note advertisements for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and Peerless Steam Laundry services.
Governor Leedy quietly maneuvers for a special legislative session amid populist county support. Lyman Navigle, editor of the Wellington Voice, cites southern Kansas discontent with bribery probes and urges a prearranged bill on railroad reform to be endorsed at county conventions and presented to legislators.
The Prince of Wales represents the Queen at a naval review in Ryde Isle of Wight and Portsmouth. Royal guests including the Duke of York and the Princess of Wales viewed ships, flags, and salutes as Victoria and Albert anchored between the renews. Royal personnel greeted by commanding officers aboard.
Pharmacist authorized Race-Cure offered with a written guarantee. Each box priced at six cents and one dollar. If a druggist does not stock it, the company will mail it to you. Rubemachemical & Mfg. Co. La Crosse Wisconsin.
From La Veta Coto Mr Butler writes of his trip to Samuel Fielden a Chicago anarchist pardoned by Gov Altgeld. Fielden runs a small mountain farm irrigated recently with 18 cattle a few hogs and solid farming progress. Butler bought Fielden stock and plans to move it to his own valley ranch nearby.
New York on June 26 Charles Mel Kim fights to place Macmonnies Bacchante statue, angering a coalition of American sculptors who oppose architect led public statue control. Also: Robert Maxwell, Union Pacific auditor, survived a near fatal railroad incident in Fort Worth after he was ambushed on the way to the Roundhouse. Pieces warn of severe burns and advertise Tevs Witel Salve for scarring, and promote Beatrice excursion and a patent hair renewer claiming dramatic effects.
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