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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1897
Page
2
Dr. McKirahan offers ideas for the annual Topeka festival to improve last year’s displays. He suggests afternoon city displays, a single music day parade with church choirs and bands, and a Grand Army parade with veteran groups. He also proposes a Grand Army May day for all veterans and military units to participate.
Detective Chas Price arrested Fred Cowlos, a colored man of Smoky Row, after a street attack near First and Jefferson. A dirk was found on him as he walked north from Union Pacific depot, ending with a $25 fine in the police court. Mineral Water. Fhe Soest is the west. Come and it W. PHILLIPS, 612 W. E Eighth Ave.
In a tense all day conference in Carson City between Martin Julian for Fitzsimmons and William A. Brady for Corbett, referee Siler's interpretation of the Queensberry rules was accepted after disputes over breakaway blows and one arm freedom. Julian conceded after Brady and Stuart urged compromise, and Corbett signaled willingness to fight under Siler's ruling. Betting in San Francisco favored Fitzsimmons at odds 20 to 7, with local pools cautious ahead of the fight.
Faulkner of the Soldiers' Orphans' Home in Atchison reports Diaz of Mexico would be pleased to send delegates to the International Conference of Charities and Corrections in Toronto in June. The Spanish letter, signed by Diaz's private secretary, was delivered to the U S legation in Mexico and read aloud by ex-Gov. Thomas A. Onborn for translation. It will be published in Faulkner's conference report.
Carlisle, ex secretary of the treasury, becomes legal adviser to J Pierpont Morgan. In Raleigh he appears in court with Morgan as the Southern Railway seeks an injunction against Gov Russell and North Carolina officials over selling the state owned North Carolina Railroad lease to the highest bidder. Morgan controls the line worth $500000 yearly with nominal rent. Lobbyists pressed Morgan’s cause all session but failed. Carlisle aided by Governor Trussell who removes directors against whom injunctions were obtained.
Balt Lake Utah March 12 The 18 state senators drew for terms half holding two years and half four years The long term went to Cannon Chambers W Nebeker Hideout Robinson Short Whitaker Wright and Agulhaber All are Democrats and will participate in electing my successor to Hon F J Cannon in the United States chancelor.
Sensing Mich March 12 The supreme court heard arguments on whether Attorney General Manning should file a petition to remove Governor Pingree from Detroit mayoral office. The AG argued Detroit’s prosecuting attorney should act, citing hostility to any removal, while the court reserved judgment after advisement.
The note advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive and cure for la grippe. It claims thousands of users show no cases of deadly complications and promises quicker relief than other treatments. Available in 25 and 50 cent sizes from druggists. Subscribe to The State Journal.
New York March 12 At a Society of Medical Jurisprudence meeting Stephen C Baldwin argued that many physicians may be liable under second degree manslaughter for negligent acts. He cited cases of misprescription and poor patient care, urging legal reform to protect doctors acting in good faith.
John Graham, famed American athletics figure, guides a Boston gym team whose proteges win New England titles. The piece credits Paine's Celery Compound for rebuilding strength and vitality, citing Prof. Edward Phelps and endorsements from Graham and other physicians.
St Louis March 13 coroner's jury found that 10 to 12 grains of sulphonual were given to Chas Eggleston at St Johns hospital in a death case. The coroner requested chemical analysis while a dispute over remains between undertaker Schwacker and Smithers Wagoner delayed shipment. Eggleston settled the quarrel and the body was prepared and shipped.
Seasonal months March to May bring impurities from winter. Hood's Sarsaparilla is promoted as a blood purifier used to build health and ward off sickness. Also mentions Hall's Hair Renewer as a remedy for bald patches and shiny scalp.
Daniel Fa ward Mitchell, Hartford County’s largest man, died of heart disease at his home near Aberdeen Maryland. At seven feet four inches and 360 pounds he ran a canning business and managed a docking shore on Spesutlisl mma. He hosted President Cleveland on several occasions and was noted for the president's quips about his great size.
In Washington on March 13 an elderly woman of refined bearing waited in the White House throng to greet President McKinley. When her turn came she raised his hand high and kissed it, then walked away content, leaving onlookers amused by the moment of deference.
Denver dispatch reports a cave near Taos county New Mexico housed a lone elderly man with white beard and hair. Theodore Forman blasted into the mountain opening and saw him gesturing to ward off disturbance. The piece claims a direct descendant of cliff dwellers inhabits the cave filled with relics lit by Regotius lamp.
Washington March 13 There is no question who will preside in Mrs McKinley's place when needed The president’s relative notes Mrs McKinley will lead all social duties unless unforeseen events occur She enjoys Washington and returned with pleasant memories The White House will host in the Red Room and the Blue Parlor as arranged by Mrs Cleveland
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