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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1898

Page

2

Eminent Dr Flower to Visit Kansas Cities for Lectures

Boston physician Dr R C Flower plans a professional tour through Kansas and nearby states. He will lecture privately in Kansas City Kansas Alimon House Topeka Throop Hotel Emporia Wichita Carey House and Cherryvale with dates in March. Flower, renowned for cures many claim miraculous results, offers free public health lectures at the New Penwland Theater on Wednesday evening.

R. C. Flower Kansan Kansas City Kan Alimon House Moll@sy Tupeks Throop Hotel Thoreau Emporia Whitley Wichits Carey Mouse Cherrivale Hanley United States R. D. Flower Hix Flowers Flayer Temor

Montgomery to Havana as relief for Fern in Cuba crisis

Washington reports the navy department plans dispatching the Montgomery to Havana to relieve the Fern, carrying relief supplies to Mantanzas and Matanzas. The unmanned dispatch boat will return the Fern to Key West. The move follows discussions between state and navy officials and aims to avoid Spanish objections.

Washington March Navy Department Cubs Bureau of Navgation Montgomery Quy Fern Hevans Fern Mantunzes Sagia la Grande State Navy Ifan Haven Havan Key West Cuba Santiago de Cuba Matanzas Chine Kayo Havana United States Maine Associated Peas New York Nashville Detroit Marblehead

French Backing New York Spanish Cruiser Question

A London cable reports rising US Spain tensions over potential arms sales and French money backing Spain.Armstrongs deny definite arrangements yet acknowledge Spain seeks ships while French financiers hesitate to fund war, keeping peace as aim.

New York London Ning Post China Japan West Africa Nile Armatrangs Spain Armstrongs Armatrange Artestrongs Spatin Ant Wear Paris

FIRST WAR MEASURE PASSED IN HAWAII BY UNANIMOUS VOTE

Washington March 5 By an almost unanimous vote the Hawley bill providing for two adult regiments of artillery was passed under suspension. Bailey Democratic leader fought for more time but was refused. Full opened debate warning of necessity for military readiness as guns required 18 men to handle and 60 in time of war.

Washington Hawley Doe Bailey Columm Full

Debate Over Army Bill On Fortifications And Coast Defenses

Legislators split over a bill to raise a standing army for coast defenses amid Spain tensions. Proponents argued the fortifications required 7,000 sailors and soldiers for guns emplaced July 1, while opponents said the president could detail troops without expanding the standing army. Key figures include Belknap, McClellan, May, Jones, Shafroth, Williams, and Hepburn with a final passage amid mixed votes and three minority voices.

Belknap McClellan Dem. N.Y All. May Dem Jones Dem. Va Shafroth Coli Euch Spain Williams Cuba Raley Hepburn Hep. In Lewis Dem. Wa Cox Dem. Tenn Todd Fusion Mich

Swindler Nabbed After Long Fraud Spree in Back Bay

Detectives trap a professional swindler in March as he targets Modjeske on Mmo. The man, claiming to be Michael J. Hunley, had earlier been jailed in municipal court for vagrancy and sentenced to a year at Hindenwater. Witness J Montgomery Bear and many notable victims are named, including Adams, Ames, and Shreve’s circle. Police recovered a list of victims and forged letters alleging poverty to extract funds. The suspect also used aliases Joseph W. Flisseraid and James W. Gray.

Jason Mmo Amon Gurdum Abbott Charlee Francis Adams Melvin Adams Samuel N. Allrich Frederick J. Ames Francia Amory John Andrew Alanson Bigelow William B. Schoeffel Wiliam G. Catlin Roger Wolcott Oliver Ames Presets Peabody George I. Low Charles HM. Shreve Shreve Crump & Low Joseph W. Flisseraid James W. Gray

Ada Weaver Arrested for Practicing Medicine Without License

Mrs Ada P Weaver wife of a local roal dealer was arrested on an indictment charging her with practicing medicine without a license. The Christian Scientist treated a child with concursion of the fly after a fall leading to decay of the thigh a surgical operation was required. She preached boldly and was released on her own recognizance. Will Johnson moved his exchange across the street to 513 Hensas avenue.

Onila Batavia Ada P. Weaver Weaver

Old Navajo blankets rare and priceless in value

Jeffersonville Indiana reporter Dr W H Work returns from Arizona with Navajo blankets noting today’s versions are crude and cheap. He contrasts modern blankets selling for about 30 cents with historic weavings that took nearly a year to weave and held sacred value, colors and techniques preserved by generations to remain durable and culturally significant.

Jeffersonville Dr. W. FH Charlestown Arizona

Cuban Independence Resolution Heads for House Vote

Representative Norton of Ohio has introduced a resolution to recognize Cuban independence, set for House consideration next Thursday and Friday, after referral to the resolutions committee. Also notes Grand Opera plans in New York with high costs and new scenery, plus local business items and theatrical fundraiser details.

House Washington Norton Ohio Committee On Resolutions Republic of Cuba

Rates Too Low Justice Harlan Bases His Opinion

Justice Harlan bases his Nebraska case opinion on price concerns and fairness. The ruling centers on how tariff rates affect public access and the equitable treatment of parties involved, signaling a focus on economic impact within the legal framework.

Justice Harlan Nebraska

Nebraska curb on rail rates upheld by Supreme Court

In Nebraska maximum freight rates case Justice Harlan of the Supreme Court held the state law unconstitutional under the fourteenth amendment. The court ruled that states cannot deprive rail carriers of just compensation or due process by fixing fares and freights without respecting interstate implications. The decision emphasizes that domestic rates must be judged apart from interstate profits and that courts must protect rights under the U.S. Constitution.

Washington Maren Nebraska Harlan Supreme Court Justice Harlan Waite United States Stat Justicn Marian Walt Jis Hernan

Nebraska Railroads and Public Compensation Ruling

Court notes potential shift in conditions may allow old railways to receive reasonable compensation under existing law. Board of Transportation members may seek court action if circumstances change. Justices Fuller and McKenna did not participate in the hearing.

Nebraska Circuit Court Board of Transportation State Board of Transportation Piccuit Fuller McKenna

Indignant Topeka Resident Confessed Drunken Arrest

An elderly Topeka property owner, John Branner, was found nearly unable to walk on Kansas avenue near the bridge and accused of drunkenness by a patrolman. Branner denied the charge as a patrol wagon was called and the driver admonished the officer for arresting a man thought to be paralyzed. He was returned home and the alleged arrest dropped.

Topeka John Branner Kansas Avenue Nauses John Bhanner Toose Briner

Baseball Notes Harbingers in a Fragmented Patchwork

Notes survey early National League ideas with players, managers, umpires, and rules. Mentions Pittsburg, Chicago, St Louis, Orioles, and Mount Clemens health waters. Comments on umpire selection, base stealing rule debates, and the charm of popular players like Chippy McGarr. A fragmentary, period-tinged snapshot of nascent baseball chatter.

Watkine Pirates Pittsburg Chicago St. Luly Elton Chamberlain Nick Young Nick Uncle Anson John Uncle Nick Bill Fythe Barry Mea Betemen Barry Jasper Farback Chippy McGarr Chippy Tire Dim McCaie Sam Thompson Mount Clemente Hughey Duffy Herman Long Ural Atelen Hart Thie R Pule Barea Thas & Handicap

Appeal to Louisians for Universal Rights in Race Adversity

A fragmentary historical notice appeals to Louisiana readers urging recognition of universal rights and equality across races. It cites commitments by a convention committee, calls for voting rights tied to residency, and mentions appeals for reform, alongside unrelated ads for mineral water and medicine. It references Eureka Springs Arkansas and Frisco Line travel promotions, and local merchants.

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