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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1897

Page

2

Deaf From Catarrh The Blood Remedy S. S. S. Promised Cure

An 19th century testimony claims catarrh, a blood disease, resists doctors and salves but yields to a blood remedy. Mrs. Pothili of Due West South Carolina describes long, failing treatments before using S. S. S. and reporting dramatic improvement and sustained cure for years. Several similar cases are referenced to support the claim that only a blood remedy can reach the disease at its source.

Jasmaine Polbili Josephine Pothili Due Weat 8. C S.S Raye S. S Jose Paine

Swift Specific Co. Blood Remedy Claims

Purely Vegetable cure advertised for catarrh cancer contagious blood poison scrofula rheumatism eczema and all diseases from impure blood. Free mail order books on blood and skin diseases offered by Swift Specific Co Atlanta Ga to any addressee.

Swift Specific Co Atlanta

Signature quirks of McKinley emerge in early years

Washington March 24 There is strong interest among presidential confidants in how William McKinley signature evolved from his Ohio governorship years He briefly used Willem McKinsey Jr for official documents and later settled on a simplified form The change reflects oath bound identity and consistency while in office The piece notes Fred Grant's Vienna ministerial hopes and other brief items from the same era including health remedies and travel notes

Washington Ohio Mying Wiliam McKinsey, Jr William Ato Kinley, Jr Obloe Willam McCurtoe Fovernor McKinley Joe McKinley Deckind Willem McKinsey White House Ham McKinsey

Citizens' Union aims to remove city government from party control

New York announces the Citizens' Union, a business-backed effort to take municipal governance away from machine politics. Leaders including James Carter discuss presidency candidates and plan a formal network to coordinate across Greater New York after a new charter becomes law. The group argues parties corrupt city administration and stresses nonpartisan efficiency.

New York Citizens’ Union Bome Uanion Union R. Palton Cutting Abram Hewitt John R. Pine James C. Carter Jun Claflin Joel J. Erhardt John Air Carter Numepal Strona Carter Col Waring Mayer Strone Greater Mosn Sr. Carter Birchest Anchifery Citrown Union Pirem Eligens Aubrey Dickens

Union Attitude on Political Nominations Clarified

Mr. Carter stated the Union will abstain from nominations for political offices and will not engage in cross party negotiations for elections. He argued that party management of police reforms tends to advance party power over community interests, harming municipal governance.

Carter Police Department Tutore Municipal Power Ps Ronage Policai Party Ts Puseves

Grave memorial to amiable child near Grant tomb on Riverside Drive

New York notes a monument across from Grant’s mausoleum honoring an amiable child. The stone has become a national symbol of gentleness amid city brutality. The Ver Planck family once owned the property. the park department now preserves the grave’s sanctity for public memory.

Ges. Grant New York General Grant Riverside Drive Gulian Ver Planck Ver Planck Park Department

Populists For Silver Splitter Bid Faces Opposition

Washington March 24 Populist members in the senate and house held a caucus in the Berator Alien rooms to discuss unity during the special session. Rep Bell of Colorado warned Republican leaders back a national convention to divide silver forces and disorganize the Populists, while Rep Sinpyson of Kane said the middle of the road faction aligns with Republicans and favors Bryan versus McKinley with no concession to a split.

Congress Washington Senate House Berator Representative Bell Colorado Petiecs Jerry Sinpyson Kane St. Louis Shy Bryan McKinley

Chicago Business Men Rally At Springfield For Department Store Bill

About 600 Cook County and Chicago business leaders arrived by train to lobby the Illinois legislature on a department store bill. A second train with 200 more joined, as Springfield associations escorted the visitors to the capitol. Governor promised to veto if constitutionally flawed, while the bill progressed to third reading after an amendment limiting wholesale sales to cities over 60 000.

Chicago Springfield Cook County Business Men's Association Springfield Business Association and Grocers’ Association State Capitol Wet

Desperate Floodscene Near Caruthersville Missouri

A dramatic dispatch from Caruthersville Missouri describes record flood conditions with a 230 by 80 mile lake, 3 to 7 feet deep, swallowing towns and forcing mass evacuations. Twenty people crowded on a sawdust heap with cattle nearby, saved by a tug and moved to Dyersburg as levees struggle. Refugees fill churches and jail cells while water rises to 18 inches above the crown of the levee and trains brace for more barges of people and stock.

Tiger Fast Mill Tennessee Dyersburg Verona Tyler Arkansas Methodist Gayoso Court House

British dismayed by Senate edits to arbitration treaty

London March 4 The Times edito rial reacts with strong disapproval to senatorial amendments to the arbitration treaty stating the United States has ruined the pact. The piece warns the changes wreck the instrument and strike at the principle of arbitration eroding global confidence in America.

Senate London The Times United States

Castoria Slogan Line Recalls Baby Care Jingle

A vintage missive echoes a Castoria slogan about infant care and motherhood. It traces a mother's reliance on Castoria from a sick baby to caring for children, noting the brand across generations. The fragment showcases historical advertising language and product appeal.

Castoria Mie Castoris Castors

Senate Civil Service Debate Sparks Gallery Applause

Washington, March 4. The Senate debated the civil service act for two hours, with sharp critiques from Gallinger and Allen calling it a humbug while Hawley defended it. The session covered removals at the South Omaha office, general operation of the law, and a plan to investigate the civil service system’s performance. The body approved actions on lands west of the Niobrara and moved unfinished business, adjourning at 3:46 p.m.

Washington Senate Gorman Maryland South Omaha Neb Gallinger New Hampshire Allen Nebraska Wilson Diep Hawley Connecticut Stewart Vada Civil Service Commission Massachusetts Hour and Lodge Civil Service Committee Turpie Indiana United States Turple Nebracka Niobrara River Hoar Channer Secretary of State

Tariff on Cotton Debated by South Carolina Congressman

Washington March 24 Congressman McLauren of South Carolina a Democratic member of the ways and means committee endorsed a cotton tariff in the tariff debate drawing attention as he repudiated free raw material doctrines. Other speakers argued about prosperity and protective policies while noting shifts in public mood and economic conditions. The session recessed at six.

Washington McLauren Ways and Ingans Committee South Carolna Cleveland Carliste Gibson Rep Tenn Dockery Dem Newlands Ilverite New Dacey Rep. Ta Swanson Cochran Congress Fle Areved Dom Palichs Board of Management of the Home Ution Soldiers Home House Committee Leavenworth Kansas A. J. Smith Ronn Ee Govenor T

McKinley Hosts Washington Newspaper Men Reception

President McKinley yesterday entertained Washington newspaper correspondents stationed in the capital. The reception highlighted press relations and marked ongoing media presence in government circles.

McKinley Washington McKinley Peaterday Newepaper

Neill of Arkansas Endorses Paine’s Celery Compound

A Batesville Arkansas Congressman Robert Neill reports his 17 year old daughter recovered fully after using Paine’s Celery Compound. He praises the remedy, warns against substitutes, and notes six congressional endorsements for the product. The letter joins other testimonials from Meredith Bell Grout and Powers.

Paine Wells, Richardson & Company National House of Representatives Meredith Bell, Grout and Powers Robert Neill Arkansas Batesville Ark Bootensber

President Meets Washington Press Corps In Friendly Reception

In a cordial East Room gathering, President McKinley exchanged greetings with about a hundred leading newspapers editors and representatives. He introduced them to Mr. Funnell, and, after handshakes, mingled with the Washington press corps, expressing pleasure in renewed acquaintances.

Washington Congee McKinney Funnell Callete Corps of

Dinner Honors Ex Senator Dubois For Silver Cause

Washington March 2 a reception and dinner at the Wellington Hotel honored ex senator Dubois for his service to the silver cause. Guests included Senator Cannon Pettigrew Turner Wart and Representatives Hartman Shafroth Jones Newslands and others who discussed tariff and money questions amid praise for Dubois.

Washington Dubois Wellington Hotel Cannon Mantis Pettigrew Turner Ste Wart Hartman Shafroth Jones Washinngon Newslands AgdHedada Petergrew Stewart

China to be represented at universal postal congress

Washington reports that the Chinese empire will be represented at the universal postal congress to be held in this city. It marks the first time such representation will attend the congress. Delegates will be sent to seek admission of the empire into the universal postal union. Details of a trip to California and back via the Santa Fe Route may be obtained from agents.

China Washington Universal Postal Congress Shis City California Santa Fe Eseekers

Eight Seek Lease of Shawnee County Fair Grounds

Eight men in Shawnee county applied to the board of county commissioners for the lease of the fair grounds for the year starting April 1, 1887. Three propose to manage without county expense and rely on rents, while five seek a superintendent position at about 30 a month. No action was taken at yesterday's meeting, but one of the voluntary managers is likely to be chosen.

Shawnee County Board of County Commissioners Robert Steele Rex Kreipe Richard Hateraves W. Weed J. A. Kirk J. E. Pennick C. Dana James Ho Pease

Michigan Driveway Project Faces Bid Setbacks

Chicago reports the Sheridan drive from Chicago to Green Bay Wisconsin stalls as bids fail to assure progress. A Ravine meeting pledged to press on with a route skirting Michigan waters and urged Wisconsin lawmakers to back a bill for a Milwaukee to state line road. Homeseekers excursions planned via the San Fe Route for April 20.

Chicago Green Bay Wis Ravine Themelves Michigan Wisconsin Milwaukee State Line San Fe

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Digesting Aid Ad

An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the safe cure for stomach troubles and indigestion. It promises rapid digestion of meal contents, preventing gas and blood purification, selling at 50 cents a package with a mail offer for a free stomach diseases booklet. It claims over 600 Michigan residents cured and lists Stuart Co of Marshall, Michigan.

Stuart Stuart Cu Marshall Mich

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