Eye remedies claimed to cure various diseases
A newspaper item lists numerous individuals said to have been cured of eye diseases by Professor Samuels and associates in Topeka and nearby cities. It attributes dramatic improvements after short treatments, with names and addresses of patients and local figures cited as testimonials. The piece emphasizes absorption-based cures and contrasts with prior ophthalmologists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuels
Topeka
F.C Downey
Columbian
Kanene
Baronets
Win
Foster
Pauline
Kan
J. M. Donohoe
East Eighth
Leavenworth
H. J. Bruelle
Western Union Telegraph Company
Prof
Pigs
St. Nicholas Hotel
Gemuels
M.S. Sales
Chicago Lumber Company
Third
Jackson Streets
Pred Freeman
New York
Orr A. Troup
Gamiein
Warner
Ecole
Wenee
Tordtaess
Jas. Herron
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
West Eighth Street
Samels
Serssin
Bas 3
Ben
Lucile Mulvane
Lamcent
T. Cronch
Polkstrest
Garwels
Henry Ee
TWO WOMEN STOWAWAYS Discovered on a Steamer Bound for Klondike
In San Francisco on March 15 two women stowed aboard the Puebla bound for Puget Sound and Klondike. Jennie Gay and Nellie Terris were discovered when passing Black Point and landed at Breiggs wharf after a wet crossing. They sought to reach Dyea by Seattle to continue stowing away on another ship. Captain Jepsen acted swiftly and placed them ashore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Puebla
Puget Sound
Klondike
Black Point
Jepsen
Breiggs Wharf
Jennie Gay
Nellie Terris
Dyea
Seattle
Walters
Stomers
Lily
Bottger
Tacoma's Grand Fete plan eyed for Alaska carnival
Tacoma officials discuss staging a grand Alaska carnival modeled on Denver events. A royal parade would feature a King Carnival, Queen of Alaska, and floats like the Mammoth Klondike Nugget and Aurora Borealis. Planned fanfare includes citywide decorations and a water pageant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Alaska
Denver
Colorado
Seattle
Aleske
F. L. Talbot
Thooma
Cuban Flag Torn in St Louis and Insult Scrawled
In St Louis on March 1 a Cuban flag at Ninth and Olive has been torn repeatedly and replaced. Vernon B. Stevenson a local civil engineer claims responsibility for the flag’s posting and for the insult inscription Vive La Spain. He issues a threat to meet the flag’s vandal within 20 miles, promising to supply a Cuban flag and defend his act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
Spain
St. Louis
Ninth and
Olive Streets
Vernon B. Stevenson
Stevenson
Stamps Offered to Raise Funds for Spain War
San Antonio reports a Mexico City consignment of 2 500 patriotic Spain stamps meant to fund a 500 000 war effort against Cuban insurgents. The scheme plans 10 200 000 five cent stamps, with sales to Spaniards and mail sheets bearing the Spanish coat of arms. The second million were produced by a German firm and circulated through Latin America, then reaching the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Mexico
Spain
Jose M. de Castellar
Canary Talands
Senor Castellar
Franklin Fire Shut Out by Insurance Commissioner
Insurance Commissioner Webb McNall ordered the Franklin Fire Insurance Company of Philadelphia to cease business in the state until it furnishes detailed salary payments to officers. Licenses paid this year were refunded as the department demanded full disclosure, with McNall insisting salaries must be disclosed and not hidden from state oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin
Webb McNall
Webb McWall
Franklin Fire Insurance Company
Philadelphia
McAlister
McNall
Insurance Corporation
Bloodshed in Colored Hall as Turner Faces Charge
In police court, George Turner is arraigned for stabbing Georg McDowell after an incident at the Colored 400 Hall known as Tell Your Story. McDowell and Ollie Buckner testified of Turner swinging a lamp and a large knife during a drunken quarrel at about 2:30 AM. Several others were involved, with Johnson and the Harper brothers also referenced. The case was continued to summon more witnesses and Turner remained in custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Turner
Atchison
Georg McDowell
Bird
McDowell
Ollie Buckner
Turner
Dne Johnson
Tighiin Harper
Jim Harper
Attorney Bird
Johnson
Harpers
McDowjohnson
Harper Boys
Wien Ome
Divorces Granted In District Court Today
In Brown County Edwin B. Dalley received a divorce from Margaret M. Dalley after she refused to appear in Topeka. Evidence showed five years apart. Dalley had moved but Mrs. Dalley would not join him. Other cases: Rebecca Crane sued James Drane for cruelty and non support. Drane sought custody of their son and was granted divorce. Lida Irwin Shearer case postponed for lack of appearance. George Buckner and Willa Buckner divorce actions were dismissed for want of prosecution. Jones v Jones also dismissed for lack of prosecution. Smoky Town residents noted in docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin B. Dalley
J. B. Larimer
District Court
Topeka
William Myers
Edwin B. Dailey
Jane
Dalley
Drane
Rebecca Crane
James Drane
Tose
Tebecca Drane
A. H. Vance
Wate
Willa Buckner
George Buckner
Beran
Smoky
Dr Miles Nervine advertised as cure for nervous disorders
An advertising copy extols Dr Miles Restorative Nervine for weak stomachs sleeplessness and nervous irritability claiming it restores health by soothing digestive glands and rebuilding the nervous system. It includes a testimonial from Mrs Hedman of Meriden Conn and offers a money back trial with a free book on diseases of the nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles
H. I. Hedman
Main Street
Meriden
Conn
Hew
Dr. Miles* Nervine
Dr. Miles Medical Co
Efichart, Ind
Arbitration move plans boundary cases for Paris meeting
Washington reports that Sir Julian Pauncefote for Great Britain and Senator Andrade for Venezuela have exchanged prepared boundary arbitration documents. The ambassadors will forward papers to their governments as bases for counter cases to be exchanged later and to set the stage for the arbitration board to meet in Paris next fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Julian Pauncefote
Great Britain
Sener Andrade
Venezuela
Arbitration Board
Paris
Tall
Leedy voices stance on army size and Wall Street influence
Governor Leedy says he will not be asked to supply militiamen for the US army and doubts the war department seeks Kansas troops. He accuses Wall Street brokers and corporate lawyers of pushing for a 100000 man regular army to protect internal order. In Lexington, Mrs. Caroline Clark Quantrell, 78, is moved to St Joseph's hospital from Canal Dover after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Rob
Warren St
A. C. Clark
Shawmut Ave
Boston
Leedy
McKinley
United States Army
War Department
Kansas
Wall Street
Chicago
Quantrell
Lexington
W. T. Woodward
Canal Dover
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Caroline Clark Quantrel
Ridicule vs Facts in Digestive Remedies Claim
An old advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a rational, non secret remedy for indigestion. It argues against humbugging and cathartics, detailing ingredients like pepsin and digestive ferments, and claims meals digested promptly prevent gas and headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Oeeres
Can Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Morrow's Kidneyids Proclaimed as Sole Kidney Tonic
John Morrow the Chemist promotes Morrow's Kidneyids as the only scientifically prepared kidney tonic. The ad extols kidneys as blood filters and links health to kidney function, claiming universal cure for kidney trouble and urging purchase by mail from Herb Medicine Co., Springfield, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morrow
Morrow
Morrow's
Herb Medicine Co
Springfield
Ohio
Hogue Declares Himself for Congress in Second District
Johnson county Republican T L Hogue, initially named by the local committee, issues a letter stating he is an active candidate for the Republican nomination in the Second district. He cites strong county support, asks for endorsement, and pledges faithful service if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson County
Jubnsor
Kansas
Do Spanish Get It Food Sent to Reconcentrados May Never Reach Them
Governor Leedy asserts that nourishment sent from the United States to Cuban reconcentrados will largely be diverted by Spaniards to eaters. He warns the Spanish ignore the starving, fearing provisions will fail to reach the intended recipients and instead feed the occupying force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leedy
Spain
United States
Cuba
Frances Willard Wine Controversy Sparks Temperance Debate
In Oswego a biographical inquiry into Frances Willard’s past abroad concludes she briefly attended theaters on Sundays and drank wine at dinner. The account notes she mixed wine with water during travels to avoid unsafe drinking water, and that she later regretted these early mistakes while leading temperance efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Anamore
Frances FL. Willard
Willard
Osly City
Frances &. Witlard
Ah Tee
Rudesheimer
Stort
Rome
Focal WC ZT
Mise Willard
Slehtem Fo
Copenhagen
Sho
Northwestern University
Gar
Miss Willard
Dame
Czar Moves to Let Corean Affairs Be Managed Locally
The official message from St Petersburg reports Korea may govern its internal administration without foreign help. Russia will withdraw instructors and advisers but keep troops available if needed as Korea preserves independence. The note warns Russia can intervene to safeguard its interests if Korea falters. Also includes a health ad claiming a kidney cure relieves pain quickly, with distributors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cores
St. Petersburg
Dublin
Seoul
Corea
Feusala
Ube Fuamasin
Coraan Archy
Russia
Coren
Frusxia
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Monsieur
Madame
Mademoisell
Prof. Samuels
Bewke
Oor l
Eterling Hemety Cao
Kansans Avenue
Muller
Popeka
Geo
W. Stansfield
Kansan Avenue
Miller's Pharmacy
Sixth and
Topeka Avenue
Beecham
Willuickly
Sage Hazen
Jones
Miles’ Nervine
Dr. Miles
Lore
Hogue
Himself
Mess Willard
Czar
Heber
Geo. W. Stapatiets
Vgge
Geo W. Stunafield
Katsas Avenue
Millers Pharmacy
Topeka Syenua
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