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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1899

Page

5

Sunday Church Services and Meetings Across Town

Sunday activities feature Revival services at Washburn College and multiple church sessions. Key events include Sabbath school at 2:30, preaching at 4:00, Epworth League, and a pastor-led series across Bethel, United Presbyterian, First Christian, and Baptist congregations, with lectures at Grace Cathedral and a Divine Healing Home event.

Te Christian's Peace' Surdey Piom C. EB. Society Washburn College Amal Saetaky Pilver Crim Adams Epworth Leagut Ray M. Brown Licht Bervicen Secout United Stalare Tamous Grace Cathedral Church of the Good Spirit Kanes Avenue E. EH. Chesney 3Trs EE. Ham Mn First Presbyterian Church D. Countermike Ang People's CE Et Phret Te Rane Huria Avenue Rey Ju Moore Nactur Lilian To Will Kire Walnut Grove Eer Elehteenth E Che Phetor Chiitian Rapiiana Epworth GB Howart Parkdale West Latoh Unitatise Abram Joan Young People'n Society Progressive Spiritualist Union Chase Tke Festa Hy Meifittm Newark Topeka Kansas Avenue Divine Science Society Kurtsay Ave Jolimon Case First Christian Church Harlan Baptist Church Momonrans Auw Abriattan P. Rutheran Warner Endeavor Sockery Ore United Presbyterian Eeah Kiraban Mi O Goan Divine Healing Home Men’s Christian Association Countermine Young People's Meet

Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Claims Quick Healing

Chronic rheumatism cured after taking Detchon’s Mystic Cure for Rheumatism, per Geo. W. Stansfield and Arnold & Son. Patient walked without a cane in four days. two bottles said to cure, sold by Swift & Holiday in Indianapolis.

Hettinger Indianapow Detchon Gil Swift & Holiday Stansfield Arnold & Son

London Has Grip Miss Astor At Court In Pearls

Influenza devastates London with an epidemic pace claiming many lives while deaths from pulmonary diseases drop. Miss Astor is presented at court in a white tullette and pearls as US ambassador Choate networks with officials and attends events. Queen Victoria’s French visit plans raise tension with Paris newspapers and naval precautions. Wales travels to Paris and Cannes, facing scrutiny over charitable schemes. A Prince Ladwig von Lowenstein Wertheim disappearance rumors surface amid Manila talks.

Associated Press London Duchess of Buccleugh Miss Astor United States Joseph H. Choate Claridee Associated Chambers of Commerce Victurin France Houloene-Sur-Mer Cherchourt Belog Boulogne Clent Lime Barule Pratkiy Lord Salisbury Muscat England MM_ Cassagnan Cuban Brendts Senor Sagasta Crat Paris Cimiex Victoria Wales Prince of Wales Cannes League of Mercx Thues Prince of Wales Hospital Fund Wea Epiodl sHebt Ladwice von Lowenstein Wertheim Anne Saville Earl of Mexboro Manila Wsky Mouth Minita Lake Kodol Gee W. Stansfield WH. Wilvon A J. Arnold

Snapshot of Topeka News Mixes Local Happenings

In Topeka a collage of odd items unfolds from politics and court reform to retail remodeling and social clubs. Names like J F Myershaw, Abe Pulford, A Jetmore, and Judie Hagen surface amid references to law changes, a primary election, and a university basketball win over Topeka MOC A. Notable tidbits include a butcher selling an eel, a baker’s cake walk, and a forthcoming cake and checker tournament in March.

J. F. Myershaw Galena J. Sakco-walkera Lee S. Boneeb Ewa Cucar Sanedia Abe Pulford Galing Pennessee Conn Bros Bataing TV Kansa Ant Aie Bert Pierce Topeka James Lucey Wien Tate A. Jetmore Stormont Hagen Barmera CTU Michureh Rheemis Willian Marshal Bf She Justice Courts Ita Advocate Eaerins Seotenday Tiliard Gali A. J. Huntrean Brn Begulieus Ity Ramsey Nis Charles Kansas University MOC. A Tatter Atiault Robe

Ekstrom Reply On Mrs Nortin Injury Claim

Charles M. Ekstrom writes to the State Journal defending himself after Mrs. Sarah Nortin accused him of causing her fall at his Boise home in July. He says the accident was purely accidental, blames no one, and denies any intent to sue. he asks for a published reply to set the controversy straight.

the State Journal Sarah Nortin Dra Norin Boise Shin Charles M. Ekstrom

New Baking Powder Trust Forming in New York

Subscriptions received for a new baking powder trust to be capitalized at 20 million dollars. William Zeisler leads consolidation, purchasing Royal Cleveland New York and Price Baking Powder companies. Preferred stock set at 80, with 10 million common. Royal Baking Powder Company to be the resulting name. Common stock not to be sold. President likely Mr. Huse of the Price company.

New Baking Powder Trust New York United States Mortgage and Trust Company Cedar Street Baking William Zeisler Royal Baking Powder Company Cleveland Baking Powder Company New York Baking Powder Company Price Baking Powder Company Steee Ea Distersim Huse The Price Company

Vicksburg National Park Commission Organized

Washington March 4 The Vicksburg National Park commission has organized and will begin duties under the act creating the body. Members include Lieut Gen Stephen B Lee Col of Columbus Bliss Col G Roverst of Chicago and Capt Wm Higby of Montana with Gen John S Kwants of Toledo as assistant secretary and historian. Gen Lee chairs the commission and meetings are planned for Vicksburg this month.

Waetington Vickshure Nasional Park Commission Bee- Felbry Alger Stephen B. Lee Columbs Bliss Faris Columrs G Rverest Chieney Higby Mont Veenon Viho Tus John S. Kwants Toledo Grand Army of the Republic Lee Vicksburg

Women’s Sympathy: Starving shoplifter freed in Kansas City

In a Kansas City store a starving mother of eight pleaded for mercy after shoplifting shoes and stockings. Shoppers rallied around her, offering to pay three times the value, and Officer Hayden released her after Lieut Weber concluded it would be a greater sin to imprison her from her hungry children.

Kansas City Maroh Jones Dry Gods Company Uresien Valery Hayden Anis Slergier Armourdais Atx Rem Hayden Teted Weldei Ollieer Hayden

Sagasta Quits Cabinet as Queen Regent Reshapes Spanish Government

Madrid reports the queen regent seeks to retain the current chamber and rebuild the cabinet. Sagasta refuses dissolution, Montero Rios declines, and Silvela accepts. A conservative ministry is expected with Pidal as foreign affairs head, Pelagié as war minister, and Dute to lead the interior. Cortes to dissolve. elections set for late April and May. Hascon and Leon y Castillo resign as ambassadors.

Madrid Maren Senor Sagasta Senor Sacieta Senor Montero Rios Senor Silvela Sajesty Silvera Marquis Pidall Chamber of Deputies Pelagieja Cuba Philippines Senor Dute Count de Hascon Great Britain Leon Y Casillo France

Electrolysis Suits Against Chicago Street Railway

Chicago March 4 Corporal Tor Counsel Thornton files a $500 damages suit in the circuit court against the Chicago North Shore Street Railway Company. The claim cites drainages and damage to a ten inch water main on Evanston Avenue near the street railway power house, alleging return electricity current caused chemical action that disintegrated the pipe.

Chicago Street Railway Company Chivaro Circus Court Corporal Tor Counsel Thornton Evanston Avenue Street Railway Areyie Park Winnemack

April Term Jurors Drawn for District Court

The April term jurors include G. Seybold Dover H T Grandpre ka W A Forbes Solilier Henry th Topeka G C Pritchard To Miller open HD Bar rett Topeka W Davis Topeka Chas Wirebingtos Monmouth J D Short Topeka Benjamin Adams To peka N o H Menry Topeka N D Stork Topeka township T C Adams Topeka E C Warren Topeka H G Fevette Topeka Thos Gilbert Topeka Henry etsner Topeka

District Court G. Seybold Dover H. T. Grandpreka W. A. Forbes Solilier Henryth Topeka G. C. Pritchard To Miller Open HD. Barrett W. Davis Chas Wirebingtos Monmouth J. D. Short Benjamin Adams N. O H. Menry N. D. Stork Topeka Township T. C. Adams E. C. Warren H. G. Fevette Thos, Gilbert Henry Etsner

Prescriptions filled accurately with pure drugs

It Does Not Pay you to take chances by having your Prescriptions compounded by a Druggist you don't know. We employ none but the most careful and trustworthy clerks in our ieee Department, and you can rely upon your prescrip tions being filled accurately, and with the very Best and Purest Drugs that can be secured.

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Taylor Riddle Stays as Bouss Scheme Fails in Senate

The Kansas legislature rifts over a measure to reorganize the sanitary commission and dip Texas fever cattle. The bill, aimed at state payment for inspectors, was blocked by partisan House actions that would have ousted Taylor Riddle as commission secretary. The Senate’s stance defenders Riddle, condemning legislative politics as subverting beneficial cattle protections and urging people to make laws directly.

Senate House Kansas Taylor Riddle Pfice Riddle

Schley for Europe Arranges Herschells Remains Transport

A Washington despatch reports Rear Admiral Schley is directed by the president to accompany the remains of Lord Herschell to England. Lady Herschell has accepted a US warship voyage to convey the body to Boxland. Funeral planned at Clyffe Dorchester with services at Westminster Abbey. The widow remains in the South of France.

New York Washington Sehley Lord Herschell England Lady Herschell London United States Boxland Clyffe Dorchester Westminster Abbey France

A BILLION AND A HALF Congress total appropriations

Estimates place present session appropriations at 975,580,480. The sundry bills pass through the senate with items for District of Columbia, navy, river and harbor, and sundry civil appropriations. Army and deficiency figures are cited with additional claims and expositions funding. The prior year total was 898,223,015, bringing Congress total to 1,569,107,108.

Washington Marcus Couaress Miliary Academy District of Columbia Senate Committee On Appropriations Army Mixéedanesius Congress

Barnet Poisoning Report Emerges From Disinterment

New York dispatch reports mercurial traces found in the vascular system of Henry Crossman Barnet following body disinterment. Prof Hudolph A Witthaus submitted findings to District Attorney Gartner, with further analysis anticipated from Dr Henry Loomis.

New York the Herald Today Henry Crossman Barnet Gartner Hudolph A. Witthaus Barnet Henry Loomis Witthaus

Edifice for Hutchinson Reformatory Approved

The House passed the Hutchinson reformatory bill as received from the Senate, granting $70,000 for a new building and cell blocks. Critics urged trimming to $15,000 for cell blocks only, but proponents led by Mr Wise and Mr Defard kept the full appropriation, arguing space shortages and rising inmate numbers.

House Senate Ways and Means Wise Defard

Hearing Set For Judicial Contest Tuesday March 21

Senate forenoon session on the Falloon-Stuart judicial contest ends with a delay. On Senator Peerrelly's motion, further hearings postponed to Tuesday March 21 at 4 p m. Other items include appropriation bill discussion and notices about the Kimball pianos and Ely Cream Balm advertisements. Carnegie’s expected return to Britain noted with renovations at Bribe Castle during his U S absence.

Senate Peerrelly Maurch London Andrew Carnesie America

Palma Will Stay Here

New York on March 4 T Estrada Palma head of the Cuban revolutionary delegation to the United States said he did not intend to return to Cuba to participate in its affairs. He expressed no desire for personal reward and asked for no material compensation, seeking instead liberty for Cuba and a life of quiet study. He pledged to retire to his home as soon as possible and devote himself to his duties.

New York T. Estrada Palma Napa Cuba Ana

Sunday saloon closing order adopted by St Louis police

The police board adopted a resolution ordering enforcement of the law that closes saloons on Sundays. Captains have instructions from Chief Campbell to ensure no liquor is sold tomorrow or on any Sunday. A test of legality of the order is expected in the courts.

St. Louis Campbell

State House Levy Passes For Two-Year Library Move

The Ayuse twilay passes Senator An dersofs bill to levy one quarter mill for two years to finish the state house. The levy will raise about $50,000 yearly. The original plan for a state house architect at $200 monthly is cut to a superintendent of work at $125 monthly. Initial work focuses on finishing the state library and moving it, then the east Wing will be allocated to the State Historical Society.

Ayuse Twilay Andersofs Axi House Br. Henney Forth State Historical Society

Honors for Richter Receives Silver Gift from Senate

Lieutenant Governor H. E. Richter president of the senate received a silver tea set from the senators and a silver oyster tureen from the senate employes. Senator Lewelling spoke for the senators and Seater Farrelly represented the employes.

H. E. Richter Senate Lewelling Seater Farrelly

Worst in 40 Years Storm Hits Lexington Ky

A severe ball storm lashed Lexington Kentucky with heavy damage to property and widespread power outages. Rain and hail accompanied strong winds, damaging homes and causing downed trees and flooded streets as residents endured a dangerous weather event.

Lexington LSS Talnutes

New Laws Signed By The President Including Census Measure

Washington reports list of bills signed by the President. Actions include funding for the twelfth census and fortifications, reimbursements for Spanish War expenses, public buildings, and defense works. Names of officers and places such as Stockton Los Angeles Salem Leadville and Mount Rainier National Park appear in the measures.

Washington Department of Stockton Cala Los Angeles Salem Ore Leadville Coto John Wiliams Third Artillery Victor Visquain Nebraska Volunter Infantry A. B. Bates United States Volunteers Admirl Selfridge United States Naxy Mount Ranier Yshington Che Weve Pervannet

Young Woman Bitten by Wolfhound at Dog Show in New York

John Fish, a mason, reported to police with his daughter and son after his daughter petted a wolf hound at a dog show on Thursday night and was bitten in the right thumb. The sergeant explained there was no sure way to detain the dog, and the girl was reassured that the wound would be cauterized if necessary.

New York John Fish Madison Avenue Freh

COUNSEL FOR GENERAL MILES SHAPES COURT OF INQUIRY

Washington March 4 Major Jesse Lee appeared as counsel for General Miles in the war department court of inquiry into the general commanding the army. He cross examined at once and sought admission of certain letters as evidence but the request was refused. Proceedings were otherwise uneventful with no friction evident between court and counsel.

Washington War Department Court of Miter’ Bee Jesse Lee Esmy Lee Davie Lees

Deaths and Funerals Record B S Kershner and Waggoner

Deaths reported in East Klaus street Orth Toneka. B S Kershner died yesterday afternoon at home. Funeral from the house tomorrow at 3:30 p m. Waggoner, an old soldier, died yesterday at the insane asylum. Funeral conducted this morning under G A R auspices.

B.S. Kershner Klaus Street Orth Toneka Waggoner Anglur The G, A, Re

Today Market Report Reflects Shifting Commodity Prices

Market report shows heavy receipts and mixed demand for corn oats and provisions. Prices edged lower with May contracts down while shipments and weekly totals hint at uneven demand and rising inventories across the week.

Duluth S.anels America Minetey Louie May SGC Heceipts Ars. Annes Aek Bayer Minthavestern

Kansas City Livestock Market Report Amid Mixed Trading

Market notes show dull wheat and hay prices with lower butter creamery returns. Trading discusses varied stock activity in Kansas City and New York, with references to futures, exchange rates, and evolving market sentiment impacting steel stocks and broader market expectations.

Quay Hopaful Aims to Rally Republicans in Pa

March 4 report from Baurrisburg Pa describes Fenater Quay exneck's supporters planning a comeback rally. Trumicent Republicans from across the state invite Quay to speak with Senator Penrose expected to attend. The group remains defiant, pledging to prevent any Democrat victory under Col. Gustry’s watch.

Quay Baurrisburg Fenater Quay Tate Fepatoy Quay Penrose

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