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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1899

Page

8

Hyomei Endorsed By Actor Manager In 1897 Ad

An advertisement from R T Booth Co Chicago promotes Hyomei as a cure for catarrh bronchitis and related diseases. It touts testimonials from a well known actor and manager and claims guaranteed relief with prices for Trinidad outfits regular outfits and extra bottles. It invites readers to request a folder and the story of Hyomel.

R. T. Booth & CO Sonaerrut Catarro Sonnufacterers Ityomdore Hyomel RH. T. Booth CO Auditorium Building Chicago

Fragmented 19th century notices mix in scattered names

A garbled page fragment mentions Gif of a House by and M Flagler in Macun Ge Btarch and Henry M Fingler with a $10,000 Geena avenue residence gift to Mrs Wise and a Wire and War sister, Miss Keenan, plus a $17,500 land purchase. It parades a list of adlike names and ailments with Mystic Cure claims, early risers pills, and a San Francisco style telegraph of addresses and services.

By & M Flagler Macun Henry M Fingler Geena Avenue Mra Mice Keenan Mre. Wise Plagier Senoelmates

Metropolitan Hall Dance for Railroad Men Crowded Night

Metropolitan Hall hosted a joint ball of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Railroad Trainmen with 160 couples. Decorations from lodge members lit by green and red electric chandeliers and two rear gallery headlights created a festive scene. The event ran until 2 AM with supper around midnight and included a presentation of a banner and shamrock badges for the fine committee.

Metropolitan Hall Brotherhood of the Locomotive Firemen Watson AL Watson Meés L. A L. FP. No L.A RT. No Greevening Olvetek Golden Belt Brake Mlomer of Wese’ Igise Firainerh No A. Versin Veriin James O'Byrne Wes Waland Brig. Reeve Draperty Newlin Fit Fir Lewes Qsage Atchison Trish Mrr Bruce Jackson Andrew O'Byrne Mra HM. McNeaty F. J. Withrow Chris McGinnis

Independence Rail Link Deal Reported In March

A telephone message to the Reporter from Caney states the Santa Fe line leases the Missouri Pacific track from Caney to Niotare, with negotiations underway to buy right of way for connections at both Caney and Niotare. Work to start at one o’clock, and Caney expects Missouri Pacific tracks to be a temporary expedient until the Caney to Havana road is built. It is now settled that the Kanes Oklahoma Central and Southwestern will reach Independence.

Independence Caney Santa Feeliclule Missouri Pacific Railway Nio~iare Niotare Missouri Pacific Havana Kanes Oklahoma Central & Southwestern

Santa Fe gains Hunnewell to Perry line linking to Galveston main

Independence March 18 report notes a big Missouri Pacific to Santa Fe transfer at this point and plans to lease the line to Perry. The Hunnewell to Perry connection shortens the southern route by about forty miles, boosting through freight and fast passenger service. Wellington prospects rise with the new main line, potentially shifting north south traffic to the Hunnewell branch.

Independence Missouri Parifhc Santa Fe Japan Indian Territory Texas Wellington Hunnewell Braman Rhanss Perry Mulvane Wellton Munnewell Winfield Arkansas City Braid Panhandle

Central Branch shops reveal new rail work and jobs

Atchison March 18 a large building will be devoted to building and repairing cars and painting them as part of Central Branch shops improvements. The project will add forty to fifty more men in Atchison and create additional machinist roles, boosting local business and housing demand.

Central Sranch Atchison Central Branch

Invitations Issued For Martha Place Execution At Sing Sing

New York on March 15 warden Sage of Sing Sing will send invitations to witnesses for the execution of Mrs Martha Place for the murder of her step daughter Ida Place. The execution is expected Tuesday at about 11 am with Governor Roosevelt ordering privacy and a limited press presence. Doctors and staff will be present. a female attendant and electrode prep will be arranged.

New York Warden Sage Sing Sing Prigan Martha Place Ida Place Pisce Rev A. Cole Yonkers Mix Roosevelt Newark Brooklyn Mrs. Place

Plow and Lamp Trusts Forming in United States Markets

Chicago and Pittsburg dispatches report two early stage trusts forming in the United States. A plow manufacturers’ stock company with 60 million dollars capital, organized under New Jersey law, awaits incorporation with options on multiple plants nationwide. A lamp trust, unpriced capital, plans to unite all lamp makers and seek a New Jersey charter, targeting operation by mid next month.

Chicago the Post Manni Thetirers United States New Jersey Pittsburg

Witnesses summoned for Falloon Stuart contest hearing

The state senate plans a special session next Tuesday afternoon to hear the Falloon-Stuart judicial contest. Populist leaders debate dismissal while observers expect the case to move to the next legislature. Senate sergeant at arms Gassoway has summoned witnesses across several towns and editors. Senators travel to Kansas City for a Bert Arthur excursion, risking a quorum issue on departure.

State Senate Senate Ft Hi. Gas

Old Story Reappears in Governor Letter Mixup

A Miami county lawyer sent two letters to the governor. The second letter arrived first due to a misaddressed earlier note that was torn up. The executive office questions what the intended point was and awaits further communication.

Miami Weiter

Executive council to meet March 29 at secretary of state office

The executive council will convene March 23 to select the official state paper and handle pending bills and business. An advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment for itching piles with free samples at Rowley & Snow's druggists, and a laundry service offers guaranteed color washing.

Secretary of State Maren 23 Dean St Rowley & Snow's Druggista Southeast Corner Sixth Kansas

Topeka News Roundup Highlights Local People and Events

Topeka news notes a police sergeant’s comment, local court activity, returning colored soldiers in neat uniforms, Crawford theater plans, and Congressman Curtis in town. It reports on Major Anderson’s cement plan, Judge Hazen urging legal mind-making, and a to-be-held oratorical event at the theater. Community updates include street paving costs, a recent hailstorm, and a Dane roaming St Matins day.

Tim Donovan Netic Spee Ieee Ower Ake Pepatoesne A. J Topeka Crawfond’ Theater Morrae Charles Curtis Hinis Oka Giaraten J. B. Remington Minant Puny House of Representatives Fre Hoere Fort Worth Tex Hazen Adhat Gaitine Wnt Mares St Shawnee County Fri Mate Executive Council WLC Horner I Aubern George Evans District Court Kansas Kansues Cy Dorgett-Punteast Sisner Ramsty St. Patrick C. H. Besse Bis Ometh Parkiale Locust Street Pease Seattle Roland Reed Crawford Theater Crawford Thornes Patrow Supreme Convention

Stockton's New Villa at Claymont Court

Charlestown West Virginia March 18 Frank Hy Stockton novelist today purchased at private sale the Claymont Court country seat, property of Charles Dawson, a few miles west of the city. Stockton intends to move his family there to reside. The property, once owned by the Washington family, was recently repaired at a cost of 40000 dollars.

Charlestown W. Va Frank Hy Stickton Claymont Court Charles Dawson Stockton Virginia Washington

Girl's queer delusion at West Side court over Walter Damrosch

Margaret Tweedy, daughter of broker James F. Tweedy, appeared in Magistrate Simms court seeking a warrant for Walter Damrosch. She claimed he was harassing her, but her mother said she suffers delusions and dementia, recognizing only the conductor she has seen with a baton.

New York Siston 1 West Side Court Simms Walter Damrosch Margaret Tweedy James F. Tweedy No. 712 West End Avenue Simme Miss Tweedy

Trusty jailer dispute tests sheriffs right to use prisoners

Francis Brown, a Shawnee county jail inmate, seeks $26 for tending the sheriff’s team after serving time. He received trustee privileges and $2 daily for horse care, deductions from his fine. Brown argues the sheriff must allow him to work his own business while confined.

Francis Brown Shawnee County Sheri Cook Brown

Cars of bad beef return to Kansas amid army delay

A garbled report from Kansas City indicates a matter involving a returned army member and questionable beef shipments. The text is incomplete and difficult to interpret but references military service, Kansas, and a potential inquiry into meat supplies.

Marvelous Bath Cabinet Invention From Cincinnati

An Ohio inventor introduces a folding Quaker Thermal Vapor Bath Cabinet from Cincinnati. It promises home healing for rheumatism, catarrh, obesity and many ailments, boasting physician endorsements, a money back guarantee, and a price around five dollars plus optional steaming attachment.

Cincinnati Ohio

Armour worker recalls spoiled canned meat scandal

A former Armour canning department employee is recalled amid a wave of spoiled canned meat issues. He allegedly profited from misrepresented products, with drains of spoiled meat found in overturned cans and maggots observed in the supply chain.

L. A. Rambo Armour

Censorship at Lake City Overs trains and mails

A censorship over telegrams trains and the United States mail was set up at Lake City. The mail was stopped for twelve hours at Sapitero, and telegraph messages from Dr. Caneo and the Tallin consul were withheld until translated by an outsider. The state military authorities disclaimed responsibility. Dr. Cure telegraphed the Rocky Mountain News to refer the matter to the US government through the Italian plenipotentiary.

Lake City Cubn United States Mall Sapitero Dr. Caneo Tallin Legation Washington Cale Baron Favi Cuneels Cures Rocky Mountain United States Italy

Mosquito Fleet to Serve in the Philippines

The Navy Department moves to organize a mosquito fleet for service in the Philippines. Washington reported on March 18 that steps are being taken to form and train a rapid auxiliary force to bolster the American naval capacity overseas.

Philippines Washington Navy Department

Mrs Barnard Thanks Pinkham For Health

Grateful letter from Mrs Barnard praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills for curing bladder issues heart flutter pain and fatigue after illness and faintness. She reports feeling renewed after two bottles and urges others to use the remedy. A second testimonial from Miss A P recounts severe flow and weakness relieved by the same treatment.

Parexo Lydis E. Pinkham J.C Lydia E. Pinkham Miss A. P

Philippine coast patrol to arm tugs for Luzon defense

The report outlines using former large ocean tugs for coastal and inland defense around Luzon. They would voyage from Sitka to the Aleutians, across the China Sea to Hong Kong and the Philippines, a two month trip, armed with machine guns and heavier rapid fire guns. Spain sold 13 gunboats in Hong Kong that could be repurposed if usable.

Philippines Luzon Cuba Pacific Sitka Cnaiaska Cook's Talet Aleutian Islands Hakedota Japan China Sea Hong Kong Spain

Trains Released and Low Fare Offers For Cheyenne Trip

The released passenger train on the Cheyenne to Northern line will begin service to Cheyenne after a month’s stoppage and will run with new snow clearance. Santa Fe Route announces low one way and round trip fares to Portland Butte Helena Spokane and Salt Lake with sale starting March 7 and ticket agents listed. Rheumatism remedy promises cure or money back, and laundry offers spotless linen service with contact details.

Cheyenne Shri Berh Platte Canon Santa Fe Ucketa Portland Butte Helena Spokane Geren Salt Lake Santa Fe Ticket

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