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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1897

Page

8

Intermittent Heart and Cure Claimed by Mrs Strope

A Cleveland widow Mrs Emily A Strope describes severe heart irregularities with episodes of skipped beats. She credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Heart to restoring regular heartbeat and nerve strength after two months of use. The ad promotes the pills as a female health remedy and lists pricing and availability.

Hestingies Street Cleveland Ohio Emily A. Strope X. M. ‘Strope Berepe Areness Pace William Pink Sul Peli Dale Pepin Br. Williams de. Willimans

Frisco Unemployed Struggles With Empty Larder

San Francisco reports dire relief as 1400 men await honest work, 420 slept on hall floors, and charity provisions dwindle. Women donors bring ham and bread but distrib tion is limited. many families face destitution while boulevard and road work plans promise future employment.

San Francisco California Club Fioward New Montgomery Streels Mym Whiting Miss Cary Hese Wwe

Night schools open as Chicago leaders defend program

Chicago officials defend night schools saying they serve populations unable to attend daytime classes. Mina Jane Addams, supported by Halie, Cumack, and Gross, argue for keeping schools like Garfield and Wells open, despite budget pressures. They cite Greek, Italian, and Bohemian communities urging continuation and plan further votes Wednesday night to gain approval.

Mina Jane Addams Chicago Marth Apel Jane Addams Febt Halie Board of Education Thom= Cumack H.W. Grosswind Thoman Trenan Cusackaid Halirawid McBrenne Garfield Thrvey Wells Echon New Main Brenan

Riches in stamps fetch $35,000 Wisconsin hotel trade

Byron Foss traded a 20 year stamp collection for a Hurley Wisconsin hotel valued at $35,000. Ross, long a dealer in canceled stamps in Chicago, left for Hurley to take charge of the Barton House after the deal, the largest stamp exchange of its kind.

Wisconsin Chicago Byron Foss Walnut Street Ross Hurley Wis Reas DonGrey Stamos John E. Burton Barton Roxs Wisconsi Burton Treseatt Niail Cartier United States

Ohio's New Excise Law Reduces Saloons But Boosts Revenue

Ohio auditor reports 9 118 gallons with a 4 decrease since July and total state tax receipts rising under the new excise law. Despite fewer saloons, revenue exceeds pre law levels with nearly $500 000 raised by the excise tax on utilities and transport firms, including Adams Express and United States Express among others.

Columbus Guilbert Ohio Meuron

Negroes Barred Out In Oklahoma School Plan

The Oklahoma legislature approved measures restricting white and colored children from attending the same school in several districts. Plans call for building new facilities and hiring teachers in four segregated areas, affecting many families and potentially forcing some colored children to travel long distances to attend school. The item also notes related travel and transit notices from Union Pacific and city ticket services in the same era.

Perry O. T. March Oxahoma Cin Sulvat Severa Fira Geo

Rheumatism Cured by Pain Balm for Dolson in Sault Ste. Marie

Frank Dolson of Sault Ste. Marie Michigan, bedridden eleven days and out twenty five dollars on doctors, was cured by one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm costing a quarter. He has since recovered. For sale by druggists. Homeseekers' excursions via Santa Fe Route on March 3 and 16. Brecham's Pills for stomach and liver mis.

Rc Fulton Frank Dolson Sault Ste. Marie Mich Chamberlain Santa Fe Brecham

Fellows Confident He Is Unopposed in Primary

Mayor Fellows, long in politics, voices strong confidence about winning the Republican primary. He says he has found no opposition after touring the city and openly mocks active campaigning. He credits Colonel Jetmore’s speeches for shaping public opinion while noting a council action on the Ninth Street viaduct with Jetmore as attorney for the company.

Fellows Journal Tam Doling Mayor Fellows Jetmore Council

Topeka Mayor Fellows Responds to Importing Mechanics Charge

In a letter to the State Journal Fellows defends his administration against claims he imported outside workers. He cites projects from St. Joe to Santa Fe depots, notes Topeka merchants used, and compares minor outside hires to state house contracts. He argues labor support remains his priority and dismisses Jetmore’s influence on his re election.

The State Journal Tts Citien Topeka A. E. Jetmore Fellows & van Sant St. Joe Grind Opera House St. Joseph State House Ninth Street Santa Fe Comen Pease Tae Jetmore

Electric Cabs Coming to New York Will Use Hansoms

New York reports progress on Electric Storage Battery and Electric Carriage companies plan to deploy decoteles hansoms and electric cabs in weeks. Several units already in daily use were bought by private owners for 3200 to 209 each, with speeds 4 to 16 mph, city use about 6 mph, battery weight about 800 pounds aiding motion.

New York Electric Storage Battery Company Electric Carriage and Wigod Company

A wartime march and spring strength in a tonic ad

A column extols Ayer s Sarsaparilla as the veteran remedy for the dangerous March wind and spring strain. It argues the tonic strengthens the blood, builds the body, and helps feeble or stressed individuals resist seasonal fatigue amid military imagery and veterans’ valor.

Ayer

Tailors Seek to Levy Duty on Cloth From Abroad

Chicago March. President elect McKinley backs aims of the Retail Dealers Board of Trade to tax clothing and personal outfits of returning European tourists, except items taken abroad, to curb travel incentives. Meeting at Sherman House previews Chicago branch formation by merchant tailors. movement links to national conventions and broader dry goods and fur trades.

Chicago McKinley Congress Charles E. Hyde Sherman House Europe Cleveland New York Tetail Dealers’ Board of Trade of New York Ia1 Fifth Avenue

Pyramid Pile Cure touted by Dr Redmond and Dr Esterbrook

The Pyramid Pile Cure is praised as a remarkable remedy for piles, with instant relief from the first application and no opium or poisons. Drs Redmond and Esterbrook endorse its simplicity, safety, and rapid results, claiming it replaces surgical options. Sold by druggists at 40 cents each, with free book on piles causes and cures.

Ayer United States Redmond Esterbrook

Movement grows for free apparel duty on travelers

A reform movement spreads from Boston to Cleveland and Pittsburg with Chicago soon to join. The New York association circulates a petition to Congress claiming 100000 signatures in support. They seek laws to exempt wearing apparel and personal effects from duty for arriving travelers while returning residents face no exemption unless items were taken abroad and not increased in value.

Boston Cleveland Pittsburg Chicago New York Congress United States Secretary of the Treasury

Library board probes purchases of risqué memoirs

Columbus reports a school board inquiry after the new library committee bought editions of the Secret Memoirs of the Prefeh Revolution. The volumes cost hundreds of dollars and stirred controversy among students. The books describe trials of French aristocrats and crimes with risqué illustrations, sold at ten dollars each.

Columbus

Mystery of Evangelist McAllister Feet Alive in Wichita

Reported death of California evangelist Aaron McAllister sparks rumor and letters. Rosa McAllister denies murder claim, says husband active with meetings in Ogden and Salt Lake. The exchange reveals confusion over McAllister's fate and a search for his wife. Also mentions influenza dangers and promotion of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy.

San Francisco Evangelist McAllister Aaron McAllister McAllister WI Denver Jeanie Alice Greenwell Omden City McAllister Ogren Euleg Ogden Salt Lake City Walker Hotel Court House Tin Tls Barts Davis McAllisters Bray Xaey Helther Rene Aid de Witezent Rosa McAllister Wichita McAmisters

Mineral Water 4 it to that Bucklens Arnica Salva

Bucklens Arnica Salve claims the best salve for piles and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by J. K. Jones and at stores on Firth and Kansas avenues. Also advertises Ayers Sarsaparilla for cleansing impurities.

Byulsea J. K. Jones Firth and Kansas Ave

State Regulation of Telephone Business Debated in Boston

Boston committee hears bills to regulate telephone conduct and permit lines sharing by other companies. Petitioners led by Str PW Kennedy seek cheaper service and state oversight akin to railroad and utility commissions. Letter from Rev J Gunderman cited praising King’s New Discovery for coughs and a local ad block follows with laundry and dry goods notices.

Boston Bell Telephone Committee On Mercantile Affairs Str. PW Kennedy

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