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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1899

Page

2

Gomes Deposed Chief of Cuban Army in Disobedience

March 12 Havana reports the Cuban military assembly impeached General Maximo Gomes and removed him as commander in chief for insubordination and failure to his duties. The assembly declared the 35,000,000 peso plan insufficient and debated successors while Gomes issued a farewell statement thanking supporters and vowing to retire abroad.

Gener Geb Gimes Senor Agderso Gomes Senor Sanguilly Cuba Passinn Gomez Robert P. Porter Seawaldz Secermady Govesies de Quesada Porter Nirs Guallerro Senguiliy Aguero Senor Aguerro Laprach MacMahon Cot Mora Nunet Doclaren Amon Benare Gagucuilly Andrade Asuerro Guaiberte Gomex Ceapedes Nunez Valllalon Tastro Aecemis Geumex Ais Len Gomezas Havana Maximo Gomez Cor Miurder Talwys Atentes Assembly Colt Union and Concord Monte Cristo DY Gomez Lela Gutoss Plutians Pensel Hb Resson United States Ty Gungral Brooke Akis Joe Mary Wanilboe Gen Brooke

Topeka Story Promotes Kidneyd Cure for Backache

An illustrated testimonial extols Morrow's Kidney Medicines as a singular cure for kidney backache. A Topeka barber recounts severe years of pain, failed doctors, and costly treatments, claiming rapid improvement within days after using the product. The notice urges readers to buy Kid-ne-ohlds yellow tablets from local druggists and Swift & Hollis at 50 cents a box.

Morrow Beneft Lupe Marrow Topeka Swift & Holli

For Love of the Game in The Spectator

A reflective essay reviews American virtues and struggles, contrasting business, war mobilization, and civic duty with media influence. It critiques public figures and calls for ethical responsibility amid national turmoil, highlighting the wartime climate and cultural tensions.

Marriage of Isaac Ady and Mrs Sherman in Rooks County

Stockton March 1 news reports the marriage of Isaac Ady to Mrs Mary Sherman in Rooks County. Both partners are said to be past sixty years of age and the groom is related to Joe W. Ady, a former Kansas politician, while the bride is the widow of Eli Sherman, a former Rocks County legislator.

Stockton Rooks County Isaac Ady Mary Sherrman Kansas Joe W. Ady Eli Sherman Rocks County

Woman in Male Attire Arrest Triggers Atchison Crisis

Atchison widow Mrs. E S Reynolds, 48, was found prowling around cashier Charley Barrett’s home in disguise. After her arrest for unbecoming attire she shot herself in the breast, attempted a second self harm, and was hospitalized. Authorities arranged care at her home to change clothes. Reynolds, long suspected of arson, faced a high profile incident in Atchison, with her husband dead and life insurance of $3,000. She rests under medical care as the case draws wide attention.

Fao Norman Berrett Andezill Byharley Garrett Phacten Reynolds Tiff Atehicom

Ottawa District report shows growth and debt relief

Presiding Elder Marilyn outlines district progress in Columbus, noting church construction and debt payoff. He cites 38 churches built, 9 parsonages aided, and debts reduced across LeRoy, La Harpe, Richmond, and North Ottawa while membership rises from 5,500 to over 7,000 and 500 conversions are recorded.

Columbus Marilyn M. E. Church Chuck Extension Society LeRoy Brother Benham la Harpe Cus Belt North Ottawa Richmond Doubtnt Baker

FOR CHARITY S SAKE The Fashionable Ladies of Ox borne Cake Walk

In Osborne City the Ladies Embroidery Club led by Mrs Eva Landis and Miss Juliet Ogden plans a March 1 cake walk to raise funds. The group of about 35 members meets quarterly to rehearse entertainments including music dialogues and recitations. Members may be fined for refusing to apply face makeup.

Osborne Osborne City Ladies’ Erebroidery Club Eva Landis Juliet Ogden Court House

Green goods men face trouble with Smith Center man

Fragmented OCR shows a Smith Center man linked to a green goods deception. It references March 12 and a fall time frame with names like Chas. E. Durner and a dubious circular goods firm. The garbled text mentions investigations, signatures, and multiple alleged dealers.

Fraud Letters and Postal Authorities Nab Suspect

A damaged fragment details a scam involving a sample pew money and counterfeit certificates. Investigators tracked Turner through post office orders and letters, with postal authorities and a U.S. marshal coordinating in New York to secure testimony. The case hinges on fraud involving express orders and forged treasury plates.

Treasury Washington Chas Turner Reilly Himn Leland New York

Deceptive Employment Cards Spread in Kansas Area

In Indian Territory Missouri Nebraska and all Kansas points men flock to Cherryvale seeking jobs at one dollar per day. A Humboldt party carried promising cards claiming a labor paradise but large groups found no work, with Cherryvale attracting more laborers than nearby towns and concerns of a labor feud.

Cueserréu Emrmn Agnan Indian Territory Missouri Nebraske Kansas Humbslt Mom Hs City Cherryvale Wumboldt Herryvale

Colored Masons of Kanes to Hold Annual Meeting

Atchison March 1 The grand Lodge of colored Masons of Kanes will hold its annual meeting in Atchison in August. About two hundred delegates will be present. A monument to the memory of the late Grand Master Lett Vernon will be unveiled at Beth Aichieya cemetery. D. A Jones grand minister of Kansas will arrive in a few days to arrange details for the monument. The battery is Lett Was the first grand master of Kansas and the Masons wish to perpetuate his memory with a monument.

Atchison Grand Lodge of Colored Masons of Kanes Agii Letcat Vernon Cemetery A Jones Ranais Beth Aichieya Beth Aichieya In A Few Days To Make Arrinedm Neiis Lett Kansia

Death of James Little Lincoln County Official

James Little, county commissioner from the First district, died Saturday after a short illness. He was a longtime public servant and contractor who built key Lincoln County structures including the new sport house project, which now proceeds to rejection. The death followed Bright's disease and ends a notable career in local government.

James Little Lincoln Lincoln County Mr. Little Lincoln Center Bright

Thieves Steal Over 100 Chickens Near Dalton

James Vinighn and Tra Witcox of Dalton report thefts of more than a hundred chickens from M lawtborrow and Mre Feely in Dalton last Monday night. They followed clues to Belle Line near M Katt, but the thieves eluded capture. A separate note mentions a cow found two weeks after going missing, tied to local farmland and reported by Sen eva Courier.

James Vinighn Tra Witcox Dalton M Lawtborrow Ira Witcox Perth Belle Cole M Katt Wellbeton

Conference to Meet Jewell City at Downs March 38

The northwest Kinase conference of ME church convenes at Downs. Rev Stauber departs St Risa jores FP after years of service. T Baker to preside while a plat echange between the two churches is discussed. A New York inventor Hirel dies. his revolving backrack and concrete pave ments ideas earned him modest personal gains while others profited greatly.

Jewell City Northwest Kinase Conference of ME Downs Stauber T. Baker New York Hirel

Nervous Wrecks from La Grippe Sold Dr Miles Nervine

An advertisement extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a cure for La Grippe Related nervous collapse. It reproduces testimonials from J M Allison of Indianapolis and S T Warren Gaylord praising relief, sleep restoration, and regained strength after using Miles remedies. A free sampler offer invites readers to mail name and paper name for a trial package.

la Grippe Miles’ Nervine le Grippe Vic J. M. Allison H. Tacoma Ave Indianapolis Ind Miles

Funeral Rum and Temperance on Dingley Funeral Trip

Washington reports reveal hefty funeral expenses for Representative Dingley including 4340 for a special four car train from Washington to Lewiston Maine and substantial drink allowances on the mourning trip. Despite temperance principles, some mourners carried whisky beer and wine, with prohibition rules relaxed after the Maine leg, prompting criticism from supporters of temperance and the press.

Washington Dingley Lewiston Congress Party Maine Euurette Portsmouth Congress Committee Congress ‘Temperance Society Congress

Supreme Court Syllabi of Kansas Opinions

Supreme Court syllabi list multiple Kansas cases with errors from counties including Atchison Decatur Douglas Sedgwick Osage Coffey Shawnee Bourbon and others. Several appeals affirmed reversed or dismissed with Justices Doster Johnston Smith delivering opinions and dissents noted.

Noyes Norman & Co Blanchard Shelley & Rogers Decatur County Richardson, Roberts, Byrnes Dry Goods Co J. WM. Aften Kansas Town Land Co Court of Appeals Jefferson County Nicholas Casner Jos. Gahiman Martin Bender Caroline F. Smith Brown County Gertie Merritt W. F. Furman Shawnee County J. H. Miller Nordyke Marmon Co Jane Atkine Supreme Court of Kansas Doster Howard Grimes Normal Barratt Atchison County Brittain Dry Goods Co Blanchard Shelby & Rogers John Renfro Ann Renfro Douglas County A. F. Walker A. B Green Sedgwick County State Benjamin M. Davies Charles Wooster Maggie Folin Marshall County Justice Smith John S. Cunningham K. C., Fort Scott & Memphis Railway Co Neosho Valley Investment Co Carrie A. Cornell Bourbon County Andrew Palm Emma Popenoe Clement Bane & Co Ve. S. T. Hartzell Chautauqua County Hugh P. Farrelley Geo. B. Cole Henry W. Kingle Blanchard Shetley Rogers

Unpaved Streets Hamper Fire Crews in City

Firemen faced great difficulty Friday accessing blazes due to muddy unpaved streets. The 5 p.m. alarm sent hose wagon and chemical engine from headquarters and No. 3 from Polk to Sixth and Polk, where wagons sank six to eight inches. At 10 p.m. another alarm sent teams to Second and Klein, four horses hauling the chemical engine through the mud while hook and ladder trucks struggled but managed to move their load.

S O'Clock No. 3 Second Klein Streets

French President's Salary and Estate Costs Described

A New York Tribune summary notes the French Republic funds cover the president's salary of 125000 dollars and about 250000 dollars yearly for the presidential establishment. It cites the Elysee as residence, plus Fontainebleau and Rambouillet for summer use, state stocked preserves at Marly, and a forester staff. It mentions President Loubet enjoys hunting, contrasting with Carnot who once wounded a royal household aide during a shooting party.

French Republic Elysee Fontainebleau Ramboulliet Marly Loubet Vic Faure Carnot Grevy General Brugere New York ‘Tribune

Remarkable Palindrome Example From Old Latin Sentence

A western Kansas exchange piece quotes an ancient Latin sentence that reads the same backward and forward word by word and letter by letter. By taking the first and second letters of each word, the phrase forms successive words, a claim about a medieval man who supposedly spent his lifetime composing it.

Frank Montenmery Kansas City Lunenary Kansas

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