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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1897
Page
8
A historical ad style summary promoting Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for consumption and digestive disorders. It claims 98 percent cure rate, improves appetite, builds blood, purifies lungs, and promotes healthy tissue. Also endorses Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation and emphasizes safe, gentle relief.
The sister of Cole and Jim Younger travels to Chicago to gather signatures for a petition seeking their pardons. She aims to secure rail and express company officials and legislators across the South and Minnesota officials to present the petition to the state and federal executives. Signing momentum promises action before midsummer.
London reports by Fraser Lom and Lowe claim two English girls have been confined in a Persian shah adviser’s harem after leaving Tehran. The tale lacks independent corroboration from London papers but hints at documentary proof the cyclists hold upon return, sparking widespread newspaper and public interest.
Five hundred women gathered in a New York church for a day of humiliation and prayer. As the service progressed, many spoke, creating a lively moment with earnest testimonies. One speaker, overcome by emotion, paused after declaring she could no longer speak.
The council debated drafting an ordinance to submit the auditorium question to voters with provisions naming possible sites and funding use. City Attorney Bird urged including site options and clear expenditure details to prevent future injunctions, while council members pressed for precise location and funding terms.
The council approved resolutions directing the city engineer to survey the area east of the Santa Fe tracks between Pit and First streets to establish corners. A street commissioner is instructed to build a cinder walk on the north side of Hast Sixth Street from Lafayette to Lovdst streets. Another order requires completing a stone crosswalk on the west side of Fillmore Street at Muntoon Street.
In North Topeka a clash between the railroad and settlers over Fiblin's addition arises as residents fear displacement. The council leans toward railroad ownership, while locals claim the land west of Rodmommvilie remains tied to current residents. Eugene Bates notes a legal angle and Connellman Netsis must decide on the matter.
The council faced harassment claims from men who served as police officers. ABU bacabo bobbed up at the meeting with three accusations against the Lewelling police force, presented as part of the eight hour bucaboo dispute.
The city weighs purchasing Felite Island for 11003 after initial offer. council balks at extension of the park until adjacent landowners agree on value. Also lists monthly allowances and assorted department claims including engineering and financial line items.
Ringling Bros and Timetler Bros seek terms for a grand opening at the new Colisem and Hinpadrann. The plan is to move winter quarters to a city near St Louis on a rapid transit line. A Zoological Garden will adjoin the settlement and serve as a supply station and exhibit space for the traveling shows' beasts and curiosities.
Delhi reports severe famine impacting jewelers embroiderers and wire workers. No Hindu marriages or demand for wedding garments. Delhi royal descendants and government pensioners cannot meet high prices. Poverty spreads across classes as cattle mortality rises. Mortality and famine drive moneylenders to seize lands and escalate mortgage rates.
Parkhurst attacks Commissioner Parker accusing treachery to reformers. Chief Contin considers resignation in two weeks to enter theater at the Harlem Opera House. Charges filed by Andrews and Roosevelt bar life pension pursuit and hinder trial, per disputed board deliberations.
In Columbia on March 5 the senate committee reported against a house bill requiring railroads to provide separate and equal accommodations for races, except on through vestibuled Pullman cars. The report was quickly adopted. Also notes a local tonic ad urging cough prevention and claiming “One Minute Cough Cure” wards off lung trouble, with business card for G. W. Stansfield and free button mending at Peerless Steam Laundry.
Rev Walter Vrooman wed Miss Annie J Gramm in Baltimore then kept the ceremony secret until their arrival in St Louis. The bride, daughter of the late George W Gramm of Baltimore, is said to be older than her husband though exact ages were not disclosed. Vrooman, once Civic Federation secretary, now guides the National Bureau of Volunteer Speakers for the Democratic party.
Norfolk Virginia reports State Senator A E Herbert suddenly collapsed while guiding his partner to a seat at a ball. The 48 year old, long afflicted by heart fatigue, died after being moved to an adjoining room. He was elected to the state senate in 1890 and noted for a brilliant record. He resided on a large estate in Princess Anne County.
In Toledo on March 1 doctors used X rays to locate a bullet in a young railroader’s brain after he attempted suicide. Surgeons Howe and Woods removed the bullet at the hospital, and the skull was enlarged with a bone forceps to reach the exact location. The patient regained consciousness and his recovery prospects are good.
A west end Lonton factory now makes artificial flowers from bakers bread. The process preserves natural coloring even as the bread dries, giving flowers a lifelike withered look. The result resembles fresh blossoms more closely than prior artificial flowers.
A Kansas passenger conductor named Campbell, famed for prize fight forecasts, declares Fitzsimmons will beat Corbett. He claims to never miss a correct guess about heavyweight match outcomes over the past twenty years.
Jef Davis a frequent street preacher announces a new scheme to establish a destitute colored home managed by a colored led organization. He says the project would care for homeless women and children and train youths in work including clothing making boots and shoes. A meeting of colored people will be convened to consider the plan.
In San Francisco on March 2 Mrs Jane J Stanford failed to recover 310 900 taxes assessed on the estate of her late husband Senator Stanford. The city of San Francisco won on demurrer and the judge dismissed the action for lack of cause. The taxes were for personal property including stocks and bonds of foreign corporations not doing business in the state. Superior Judge Wibbard ruled against Brad Stanford on all points.
Washington March 2 The senate confirmed Giles N Crenshaw as marshal of the western district of Missouri in executive session. Little Rock Arkansas March 2 The senate approved a bill granting 65000 dollars for drought relief in Arkansas.
Mrs Eva Rodrigues wife of Brig General Alexander Rodrigues of Cuban insurgents recounts her arrest by Spanish officers in Puerto Principe. She details inhumane treatment, incommunicado detention, and a forced march to Havana where she was kept in a reform hall with 95 other women before her release. She seeks protection in the United States and praises Key West reception.
Governor Hast inge consults with leaders on Pennsylvania's future capitol. Calvin Wells of the Philadelphia Press voices support for a diverse plan, stressing security for state archives and fiscal caution. Wells favors funding via short emergency taxes, warns against one massive building, and condemns any corruption risk.
Oberlin Ohio March 2 William L Washington of Lexington Virginia won Oberlin's annual oratorical contest with Frederick Douglass earning first place He is the first negro to win the contest and will represent Oberlin at Ann Arbor in May in the Northern Oratorical league contest Joining him are K Tracy of Marsman Turkey who spoke on The Fall of Islam and other league members from Ann Arbor Northwestern Chicago Iowa and Minnesota
Rev J Gunderman of Dimondale Mich details a wife’s speedy relief from a severe bout of influenza like illness with King’s New Discovery. A friend recommended the remedy, bottles are available at J K Jones Drug Store Fifth and Kansas Ave. One Minute Cough Car touted as effective for grippe and coughs. G W Stansfield 612 Kansas Avenue endorses its rapid action. California Limited train schedule noted with Pullman cars and through service from Topeka to California.
David Henderson plans a revival season at McVicker's theater in Chicago this coming summer with an elaborate revival of the Crystal Cupper and new extravaganza ideas. The deal with manager Sharpe is believed signed but not publicly discussed.
New York officials anticipate at least a ten percent drop in licensed liquor dealers for the year starting May 1 1897, about 700 fewer establishments. Despite fewer licenses revenue from liquor tax should hold steady as certificates cover a full year. Deputy Excise Commissioner George Hilliard says the Raines law works well for dealers and brewers and favors no amendment.
In Dobbs Ferry a carpenter uncovered about $1000 in various banknotes while tearing down an old barn on Thomas H. Thompson’s property. Most bills were rat-eaten. Thompson suspects his father hid them nearly a decade ago. The find was reportedly near a bushel basket used by the rats.
The Rev T De Witt Talmage misses Brunswick lecture and Pensacola engagement. Savannah lawyer Brown filed attachment on Lox receipts but settled for 7 50. Court action threatened if Talmage fails to fulfill contract at Pensacola chautauqua. Belmont’s New Country Scene describes 150 acres of cultivated land with mansion stables and outbuildings near New York.
Washington March 4 137 Santa Fe Route offers homeward travel tickets at one fare 29 25 for a round trip. Sale dates March 1 and 2 with return good to March 19.
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