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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1897

Page

8

Father and Mother Read This Honest Communication

A Minnesota couple praise Dr Charcot's Kola Nervine Tablets after their daughter Emma aged eleven recovered from severe nervous trouble. They report rapid improvement after use, with restored eating, sleep, and school attendance. They urge others with similar cases to try the remedy from La Crosse based Eureka Chemical & Mfg Co.

Emma Lempke Minneapolis Minn Chemical & Mf. Co la Cruse Wis Gentlemitt Emma Adap Dr. Charnot Jobo Densk Washington Plymouth Ave Jett Hee Charcois Kola Nervine Tublwis Apolph Lempke Charlotta Lempke Eighth Avenue North Charcet Hich Charcot Eureka Chemical & Mig. Co la Crosse

Street sweeper runs after midnight amid heavy dust

For some time street sweepers have operated after nightfall, dust and fishy debris blanketing streets. Last night Ramses avenue and nearby Sixth street were swept around 9:59 PM, sending clouds to building tops and hindering crossings. Neighbors cite late hours as necessary, while drivers endure the nuisance.

Parsons Ramses Avenue Sixth

Sewall Takes Trip with Notables to Panama

New York passengers aboard the steamer Alliance bound for Panama include Hutin, Fenams Canal Co. director general, and Arthur Sewall former Democratic vice presidential candidate, with brother Frank Sewall. The Sewalls proceed to Panam a for recreation then to San Francisco. Also notes on Dewitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Beecham’s Pills as local health remedies.

Sewall New York Steamer Alliance Panama Mr. Hutin Fenams Canal Company Arthur Sewall Frank Sewall Sewalls Pankron San Frangisco

Topeka City Notes on Assessor Tours and Local Events

City notes include annual assessor tour, YMCA class, police arrest, upcoming primary booths, charity drives, lectures, German American Russian league meeting, Washburn boxing practice, theft and assault reports, and church Social event plans. Names include Jeres Kueps, Anna L. Dias, Patrolads Murphy, Mrs Thorpe, and Thomas Wilson. Locations cited include Topeka, Gordon Street, East Sixth Avenue, and the Walnut Grove Methodist church.

YM. C. 4 Topeka Meade Bharresth Maren frKt Cit Juder Jeres Kueps Archis F. Willams Nevada Mies Alona Wardail van Buren Piicet Irapuata Mexico Duis Commercial Club Price Nigh Street Western Avenue Fit Lake View Huttine and Piahing Association Stephens Gordon Strest Washburn College O. M. B. Lodge Thorpe Rosa McCarroll Liaste Hutord Aeccrie Beeeae Faike Artwat Asatist Vytaon Sunita Schiol Mt A Manély Commercial Club of Topika Lie Misuart Kansas Telephone Company Letine Wey Umimdsien Walnut Grove Walnut Grove Methodit Otwuret Mra Ide M. Ferris Pam W. C. Pige Bern Justin Grovers Court Stes Picg St Nicholas Piggaye Auonsary Hope Ormance Steleberg Owen Margaret Mutvawn

Moore and Livingstone Engagement at Crawford Opera House

Local dramatic news reports the Moore and Livingstone engagement at the Crawford Opera House this week with a Desperate Game drawing a large audience. The opening play Loss Pa dive was repeated, with musical interludes between acts. The Graham Tarle repertoire company will perform at the Crawford Opera House next week. the troupe has toured nationwide for eighteen years as a popular price company.

Moore & Livingstone Crawford Opera House Broving Graham Tarle Crawford Opera Mouze United States

Kansas Senate Reaches Agreement on Education Funds

Kansas Senate settled on an economy driven appropriation bill for education and state agencies. The measure trims salaries and suspends several boards while restoring others in a bid to curb costs for two years. A conference committee will reconcile house amendments amid debate over penalties and terms.

Gerard Titus Atic Jumper Titus Senate Oast

Senate backs small grant for reform school industry

The senate committee of the whole yesterday unanimously recommended a 3.60 appropriation to establish an industrial department at the state reform school. Noah Allen, a Jefferson county Populist, is credited as the author. A prior 5,000 bill for a canning factory was deemed impracticable, directing the state board of charities to oversee the new department.

House Ways and State Board of Health State Board of Pardons State Fish Commissioner Metropolitan Police Commissioners Howse Falrchild Supreme Court Committee Bil Board of Pardons Senate Etate Reform School Noah Allen Jefferson County Reform School State Board of Charities

Courts of Appeal Funding Authorized by Legislature

The legislature approved appropriations to support the court of appeal for the next two years after a prior session lacked funds. A bill from the house ways and means committee outlines the allocations needed to maintain the courts since their creation.

Court of

Appellate Courts Stay in Topeka and Kansas City

State legislature actions include keeping appellate court headquarters in Topeka and Kansas City, with amendments for publishing syllabi and decisions in the official paper and authorizing deputy clerks at a $60 monthly salary if needed. Other items cover university and normal school salaries, attorney general aide funds, and oversight of bond transactions in Kingman and Cowley counties.

Topeka Kansas City Southern Department Ganien City Larned

Late telegram from Senator Barris on adjournment and DUI power

A late telegram from Senator W. A. Harris sent from Atle Eay, Ba, on a Washington trip urges not to adjourn without passing DUI. It mentions Senate Bill 151 and the Hackney amendment mandating a maximum rate schedule within 60 days after passage, signaling strong support for railroad rate controls.

Sears W. A. Barris Atle Eay Washington, D.C W. HH. Sears W. A Harris Senate Haris Saisott

Legislative Expenses Report Shapes Bill In House Ways And Means

Legislative records show a bill introduced to 9 Day the Tol e lawing expenses for the legislative session totaling 282.60 with line items including rural 201.00 Fellows and VanSant wih WW AL Thompson 2000 M Kniehbe furniture 6750 Crane Co statutes and lows 12.00 Movser To Beka the Sulth Premier sarees a Fee 5.00 star writer stands eee Excalsive Coke and Gas Co.

House Ways and Means Fellows & VanSant Thompson M. Kniehbe Crane 4 Co Excalsive Coke & Gas Co

Funding Bond Issue Passed by Senate for State Bonds

The Kansas Senate approved the Ways and Means bill to issue bonds totaling 712000 to fund state bonds due July 1 1897 and July 7 1893. Bonds will be 1000 each with four percent interest, repayable over 20 years. Additional appropriations were passed for the Olathe Deaf and Dumb Asylum waterworks, the Kansas Children's Home Society, and other university and reform school programs.

Senate Ways and Means Committee Lakue Deaf and Dumb Asylum Olathe Nometine Ao McKeever Kansas Children’s Home Society State University Bil Reform School

Investigate Taylor Funds Under State Official Probe

The committees examine H. L. Taylor, former state inspector under Governor Lewriling, to determine the fate of about $20,000 in fees collected. Attorney General Boyte resists responsibility, seeking clarity on money’s disposition and pursuing appropriate legal steps.

Boyte H. L. Taylor Lewriling

10 Per Cent Reduction Bill Passes Senate

Representative Taylors bill to regulate state printer fees received Senate approval with a 10 percent reduction. The measure mirrors a 25 percent house proposal but was amended in the Senate. The bill now returns to the House for concurrence. Blacklisting Prohibition bill passed the Senate without amendment and awaits the governor's action.

Taylors Senate House Jon Moth Hessin Pitt | Web

Chicago's Ball Team Seeks South on Practice Tour

Captain Anson and the Colts started south for a spring practice tour. New pitchers Denzer Callahan and Denger join the squad, with others like Kittrigde, Friend, Ferry, Donahue, and Hyan among the lineup. Decker stays in Chicago for a friend's funeral, while McCormic will meet the team in St. Louis.

Chicago Anson Denger George Decker Brown Hildridge Fitchburg Mars Callahan Hart Comiskey Kittrigde Friend Ferry Donahue Denzer Hyan Everitt Briggs Connors Dahlen Griffith Peter Thornton McCormic St. Louis Lange and Decker

Wealthy Dawson Finances Fall After Bank Failure

Owed SL 262 769 St Paul Minn Maren Wowm Taw son assigned to A H Stickney and Wi Dawson Jr assigned to fhos DP Lijool. Both are personal assignments following the Bank of Minnesota collapse. Earlier Dawson statement showed his liabilities of 152 709 with 109 002 personal debt. he plans to turn all property over to creditors.

St. Paul Minn Maren Wowm Taw Son A. H. Stickney Wi. Dawson, Jr Bank of Minnesota Dawson Dawsons Mr Dawson Northest Gi- Mideo Bia

McKinley Gift Stool For Civil War Veteran Garber

John Garber of Brazil Indiana, an old soldier, received a camp stool from President McKinley. Garber, who served in the major’s company and regiment, recalls McKinley using the stool during the rebellion and notes its last use before Lee’s surrender.

Brazil John Garber Washington McKinley Garber Mjor Lee

Weather Indications From Chicago Forecast

For Kansans a cold wave is expected as the central and eastern regions turn much colder tonight. Friday brings fair weather in the west with continued cold in the east and brisk northwest winds.

Chicago

Rheumatism Cured by Pain Balm Says Sailt Ste. Marie Man

After eleven days housebound and $25 in doctor bills, Mr. Frank Dolvon of Sailt Ste. Marie Michigan was cured by one bottle of Chamberlain's Pain Balm costing 25 cents. He has not suffered the complaint since. For sale by druggists.

Frank Dolvon Sailt Ste. Marie,Mich

Mr Jetmore's Statement on Eastern Bondholders and Topeka Railway

A letter from A. S. Setmore defends the Topeka and Vinewood Park Railway enterprise against Mayor Fellows. He accuses Fellows of obstructing park improvements, pressuring investors, and declaring a viaduct unsafe to derail the project. Setmore calls for an honest, capable mayor to support local enterprise and employment.

State Journal Petraves Giscourteans Fellows North Topeka Hibben Jourtel Fullows East Side Circle Railway Lie East Side Circle Railway Company C. W. Ament Highland Park John Wilson J. H. Vanarsdale Peoria Vineroad Park Topeka and Vinewood Park Park Criizens Topeka Asia Mayo Wich Ninth Street Lexpense Col. Tweedale Neustern Kansas

15 Story Height Limit Debated in New York

Real estate exchange adopts a special committee report urging a commission to map the city by districts and set height limits. A proposed amendment would bar construction taller than 15 stories. Also notes the Carson fight will be kinetoscoped as cameras ship to Carson. An ad touts One Minute Cough Cure from G. W. Stansfield.

Chamberlain California Limited Topeka Santa Fe California Pullman Dulfer Amaker California Express New York Real Estate Exchange Commis Sion Urey Stegest Carson G. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue

Great Day Promise Draws Crowds to Local Store Event

A quirky phrase signals a special Saturday promotion at a Kansas City store. The owners say the words Great Day will attract many ladies to visit, promising a busy day and strong turnout for the sale.

Early Spring Bargain Sale Invites Shoppers Saturday

The Big Sale of the Season brings new goods from New York and the East. Spring merchandise fills the store with fresh counters and spring impressions. Ladies are urged to plan for Saturday March 13 to shop, save money, and enjoy a pleasant trip with attentive service.

New York City

International Horsemen Association Organized in Chicago

A meeting of prominent oarsmen at the Palmer House organized the International Horsemen Association. Kierry was elected president but soon resigned. Thomas J. Gill of Milwaukee was chosen president. James Golden of Medford and J. Carl Figis of Milwaukee named as vice presidents and treasurer Wil J. Davis elected. H. I. Law of Topeka named state president for Kansas.

Chicago Palmer House

Exiled Madagascar Queen Seeks New Home After France Move

Ranavolena II, queen of Madagascar, was exiled to Reunion by French authorities after Madagascar became a French colony. The article notes the 19th century transfer, earlier protectorate claims, and the pending search for a new settlement as the political landscape shifted under French control.

France Tel Guess

STELKE 18 OFF Chicago Plasterers and Hod Carriers Strike

Chicago march 11 The contracting Plasterers and Hod Carriers Associations held a joint meeting this afternoon and declared that the strike is over as far as they are concerned. It was agreed that if the men return they should receive their former wages and that in the future no individual contracts with the unions would be made.

Chicago

First League Openers Set For April In Western Base Ball League

The Western Base Ball League finished its schedule after a late night wrangle. Opening day features Grind Repideap Indianasa Ue hosting the season start on April HM. Detroit, Kansas City, St. Baal, Minnizapels, and Milwaukee are slated to play April 23 with Detroit visiting Chumijus and Minnizapels at Mie waukes.

Kansas City Detroit Peason Grind Repideap Isdianasa Ue Chumijus St. Baal Minnizapels Miewaukes

Canadian Cotton Mills Cut Wishifax N Fifth March 11

Eastern Canadian cotton mills curtail production as market improves. Several mills, including Halifax Cotton Company, announce reductions affecting hundreds of employees. Travel and freight notes warn buyers to check time cards before purchasing tickets amid changing schedules.

Wishifax Canad Halifax Cotton Company

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