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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1899

Page

7

Cures of Eye Diseases by Prof Samuels Reported

A list of locals including Bevelle of Topeka Pigg of Fifth Avenue hotel and Males of Chicago Lumber testify to cures by Prof Samuels for cataracts and conjunctival infections. Cases mention Frederick Freeman, A Troup, Heck, Downey, Donohoe, William Foster and Mrs Warner, with prior misdiagnosed or ineffective treatment by oc ulists and surgeons. The story touts absorption therapy and urges others to consult.

Samuels Bevelle Topeka Western Union Telegeaph Com- Prey Iie Pigg Fifth Avenue Mos Chitage Lumber Company Third Jackwoo Fred Freeman Merchants National Bank New York A. Troup Troup Prof. Samuels Air Heck W. T Downey Ramsau City Samuals Samuel Burns Lake Street la City M. Donohoe East Eighth Prof St. Mary's School Leavenworth William Foster Pauline Kan Mra Warner J. 8 Tupaka Jean Samuele Ahe

Peter Marsch of Mitchell County farms and twins record

Peter Marsch of Cawker City Mitchell County owns 240 acres and 168 hogs. He plans 108 acres of corn 15 sires in wheat and 65 head of cattle. He has 11 children including three pairs of twins. Neighbors say this may be a county record. Volunteers Will Stay in Washington while Gen Otis may organize regiments from volunteers as the war department weighs mustering out. Save Your Neck collars from American St Laundry.

Peter Marsch Mitchell County Cawker City Aga Ana Tie Ofil- Gren Washington Otis War Department

Special Train Tour Of Rail Inspectors Brings Ridicule

state rail assessors will again tour Kansas by special train beginning March 20 under a law critics call absurd. the biannual inspection, funded by railroad property, has long been a junket with lavish meals and families along for the ride. officials plan to cover rock island lines first, though critics say the inspection is pointless as inspectors know little about railroads.

State Board of Railroad Dxsessors Kansas Msi Sid Lewelling Murritt Cole Tern Wavernor Teedi Richter Shemurenetra Lenard Oseewadra Rock Island

Kansas Bar of Webb McNeil in Insurance Field

State Life Insurance of Indiana barred Webb McNeil from acting in Kansas after a hearing showed the company uses special contracts to win business. An applicant seeks a special agent appointment and agrees to keep insurance on the books, with premiums and a $2 license fee per agent. The company faces questions over re entry conditions and agent licensing practices amid 253 agents in the state.

Webb McNeil Toon Kansas State Life Insurance Company Indiana Sarpa¢l Quinn Gmpany Cill McNull Uslake Jr. McNell Ube

Cheaper to Go Abroad This Summer Says Ship Lines

A New York report notes lower ocean fares lure tourists to Europe with transatlantic saloon berths and three meals daily. Hotels in Europe cost more, while steamship voyages offer luxury for about the same price as staying at fashionable New York hotels. Limited mid June dates, some lines still pricing to old rates.

Waltort Netherland Lloyd Plaza New York Europe

Unclear maritime fare cuts ripple through liner bookings

Confusing excerpt describes steamship rate cuts amid rival lines in London conference fallout. Agents report promised fares and the effect on berths, tickets, and repudiations by Western agents in U S cities.

Treshasestn Udine Fa Marobe New York Ge Beene Dominion Allan Dines London Alliance

Ruskin Early Life and Family Roots in London

The London News profiles John Ruskin on his 6th year, tracing his birth in London to a Scottish family, noting his father’s work in Edinburgh and London, his health limiting Oxford hopes, and early artistic awakening. It highlights his Turner pamphlet and evolving views in political economy.

London News John Ruskin London Mr. Ruskin Ydinburgh House of Gordon, Murphy & Co Frm Ruskin, Pelford , Demecq Mr. Hunter Hunter Street Hrunewick Square England John Feuwkin Fins Oxford Miss Dumecq Parter Teel Turner

Is Our Army Degenerate

A Chicago Tribune excerpt discusses Col Alexander Bacon’s March Forum piece arguing military decline since the Spanish-American War. He criticizes civilian leadership and aging officers, urges reliance on regularly trained soldiers, and foresees a new army led by veteran mechanics as the reform path.

Chicago Tribune Alexander Bacon United States Army Spain Santiago Campalen Oval Academy Col Bacon Bim

Census of Cuba Aims for Voter Qualification System

Washington reports the administration plans a complete census of the island of Cuba to determine eligible voters before a forthcoming election. The effort mirrors the U S census and aims to define who may participate in establishing a representative government.

Washington Gslsgd Cuba United States

Wild Horses Abducted By Hunters In Frontier Pasture

A Galveston report describes how wild horse herds were stalked and trapped by hunters using staged walks and staged schooner posts. Cowboys and rangers led expeditions to chase down bands, with volleys of pursuit ending in capture or destruction. The piece notes the unsettling practice of taming or selling horses, the dangers of the hunt, and the harsh methods used to subdue wild herds in frontier plains.

Galveston Newn Sikney Wien Siieon Steve Man Alaine Carter Mann

Luck for Mrs. Stanford and the Palo Alto University

The San Francisco Call notes Mrs. Leland Stanford has attracted vast funds in under three months following her husband’s death. It recalls her role in saving and expanding the university at Palo Alto during the Panic of 1893, defying loans from jewels and guiding the campus through bleak times with aid from Dr. Jordan and advisers.

San Francisco Leland Stanford Stanford Palo Alto Benator Stanford Cenjock Central Pacific Jordan

Tattersall's to Reopen for Ringling Brothers Circus

The big Chicago building at Sixteenth and State streets will be taken by Ringling Brothers Circus for its annual spring opening. Interior reconstruction starts in days to accommodate larger crowds for the April 15 season opening. Plans show extensive alterations to improve safety and seating with more entrances and exits.

Ringlings Chicago Tattersall's Ringling Brothers’ Circus Sixteenth State Streets

Rev Dr Wood Favored For Brown University Presidency

Providence report notes strong support for Rev Dr Nathan E Wood of First Baptist Boston to succeed Dr Andrews at Brown University. College leaders discuss options amid declined candidates, with Prof Benjamin L Wheeler of Cornell reportedly ruling himself out. Chancellor Goddard and associate move cautiously to avoid a disputed second choice.

Maren Nathan E. Wood First Baptist Church Boston Brown University Andrews Wood Taylor Vassar Benjamin L Wheeler Cornell Goddard Miotert Ley

Apparition Terrorizes Indiana Railroad Workmen

In Mishawaka a midnight visitation by a female specter alarmed Indiana railroad workers at a station area. The ghostly figure, described as a woman in a shawl, prompted volunteers and local guards to confront the apparition and drive it away from the vicinity of the labor site.

Indiana Aston Mishawaka Qurty Awaka

Eaten by rats. Childs cradle invasion shocks Dorchester

Boston report describes a sewer rat entering Mrs. Woodward’s Dorchester home and mutilating her two young daughters Elsis three and Emma one while the mother was away. Dr. Carl tending the children says exposure and infection risk may delay their recovery.

Boston Cedar Street Dorchester Carl Thae

Wanted agent for life insurance company position in KC

Advertisement style notice seeking a state agent for a life insurance firm in Kansas City Missouri. It mentions registration notice and lists assorted items including planos tynewriters bicycles guns watches diamonds and other personal property with a cryptic name Lo Biscee and address 623 Ave.

Planos Lo Biscee Ave

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