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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1897

Page

8

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for Women’s health

An advertorial text urging women to use Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription to avoid health dangers. It claims to strengthen reproductive organs, aid marriage and motherhood, and improve baby health. It promotes consultation at the invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute in Buffalo New York and notes extensive testimonial use.

Arglect Pierce Bev Pisree Turyles Foie Invalids Buffain Ooo Mack Nec The World's Association Buffalo

Suit for 250000 claims San Francino estate share

Asa W Fisk of Denver sues in Massachusetts probate court claiming that in the March 2 case Geert is entitled to a share of his estate. He alleges his former wife, now widow, brought property to the marriage and that California has a different outcome. The suit centers on the division of property between the first and second marriages and the rights of the widow and children.

Asa W. Fisk Denver San Francino

Divorce Suit Files in North Topeka Russian Colony

Corswinlefbosy petitions for divorce from Henry Snider in district court claiming desertion since February 5th. They wed in Broomfield Hus sla on November 28, 1883. she states she has always been a obedient wife while alleging serious estrangement and concealment from two children.

Vier Qlierney Catpermesmider Catherine Corswinlefbosy Sikhder Aisin Tised Lato Henry Snider Broomfield Hussla

Grand Parade Plans by U S Forces Likely Largest Here

Maj Gen Gren wile A Dedew er Marshal outlines a grand parade by United States infantry cavalry and artillery on April 37, promising the largest display since the war ended in Washington. The North Atlantic squadron will refuse to disperse for a ten day rendezvous on April 2, while Marines and blue jackets will land at She cet bi Orn SE to participate. The squadron will anchor in the Hudson River opposite Grant's tomb for a salute.

New York Grenwile Mo Monument United States Infantry Garady Washington North Aviantic Squadron Marines Blue Jackets Anther Hudson River Grant

Curiosity Killed Him In Attoona Pa March 3

Curiosity ended a life in Attoona Pennsylvania as painter, a noted resident, died from injuries after attempting to assist a president moving on a rail trip. The man was crushed by a crowd surge at the depot and died later from his injuries.

Attoona Wmn Painter Entschy McHinney Young Min Saath

Moore arraigned on charge. bound over after semi hearing

Moore was arraigned for a preliminary hearing before Judge Cochran in Taincuin Neb march 25. He pleaded guilty to the charge of embesilement, waived examination, and was bound over to district court in bond of 100 dollars. This notice contains unrelated ad copy about a One Minute Cure product.

Moore Taincuin Antitor Frerce Moore Justier Cochran Ball

North and South railroad plan to link Gulf to Manitoba

Governor Leedy advocates a state owned north south railway from the Gulf through Texas Oklahoma Kansas to Manitoba. He cites Erie Canal as model, argues public ownership would lower freight rates, spur growth, and reduce private rail leverage while ensuring stable access to ports like Galveston and Port Arthur.

Govenor Leedy Kansas Erie Canal State of New York New York Central Aero and South Tryde Hell Galveston Seasion Aimilar Texas Gulf Oklahoma Nebraska Manitoba Crain Eeie Canal Kohes Missieuppi Trinois Central Ikie Hasigebie Wiream Hax Great Northern Lakes Amd Arecreateva Mexico United States Winder Boston South America Gelveston Sabie Pace Port Arthur

Public money rail line could lower freight rates says expert

The author argues freight relief requires a railroad built and owned by the public. A private venture would sustain competition and keep rates high, convincing that only a publicly controlled system can fairly reduce costs for producers. Port Arthur serves as southern terminal in the proposed route.

Kansas City Pittsburg & Gulf Port Arthur

Back Salary Case Between McMasters and Herald in Topeka

In Topeka a district court case centers on who deserved back salary for the office of commissioner of elections. R. B. McMasters claims the salary rightfully belongs to him after his appointment by Governor Morrill, while Frank Herald contends he earned it during the period when the office was contested. The city paid the salary during the dispute and awaits the court’s decision.

Wmaster Frank Herald Ilegally R. B. McMastery Topeka District Court Hazenvill Ie Tin Frank Herald McMasters Fnally Nomrmbej Franks Herald Heralt Fhail Bhy McManers Ox Herald

Real estate transfers recorded by county clerk

Real estate transfers listed include Tulip Seas at York to Mary Maud Wilcox for 35 dollars covering lots 630 and 62 Gas street in Martin and Dennis addition. B Jetmore trades 45 Lape street in King's addition to J W Edwards. George M Noble and Eva Noble sell to Dartmouth Savings Bank of Grafton county for Jets 16 and 17 West Sixth street Horne's addition. Nathaniel and Noah Jones convey undivided one half of west half of section 3 township 12 range U1 totaling 0 acres to Alex Gardner for 40 dollars.

Cal Tuilip , Seas York Penns Mary Maud Wilcox Jors Gas Street Martin and Dennis Addiion B. Jetmore J. W. Edwards Lape Street King’s Addition George M. Noble Eva Noble Dartmouth Savings Bank Grafton County West Sixth Street Horne Nathaniel and Noah Jones Alex Gardner

Heery Bond Claim Against Estate in District Court

Michael Fleery asappellant in a district court case over an estate dispute following the death of Cuaipho. Heery, who stood as surety for Cutt on two promissory dates totaling 150, later sought sale of city real estate to reimburse payments, but Judge Wood ruled the claim barred by the statute of limitations. case to proceed in another court.

Michael Fleery Fin Cuaipho Anil Heery Cutt Oley Henry Atohi Han Heer Statute of Imitarions Autriet Court

Exile of Madagascar Queen Tied to Plot Revealed

From Port Louis Mauritius on March 2 advices report the exile of Queen Roanavelona ITF of Madagascar to Reunion after a conspiracy against General ntienk was uncovered. The inquiry proceeds with multiple arrests, missionaries said implicated. The palace was ransacked and 700,000 francs found. French officials seized secret papers on foreign intervention in the rebellion.

Port Louis Islang Mauritius Madagascar Madascar Roanavelona Reunion Ntienk Lor

Reading supervisor orders employes to shave mustaches and beards

Reading Pennsylvania March 25 Superintendent Passmore of the Reading and South Western Street Hallway ordered all employes to shave off facial hair by April 1. The directive has drawn much dissatisfaction. New York March 25 Mrs. Stanford Sells Horses reports a trotting sale featuring a large instrument from Mrs. Leland Stanton’s Brook Farm in Yon Abb was begun by Peter Kellogg in Madison Square Garden yesterday. The horses offered were not of high class and few fetched good prices, the top bid reaching 525. Prominent breeders and drivers attended, but overall stock was mediocre and prices were poor.

Reading Maren Passmore Reading & South Western Street Stanford New York Leland Stantont Brook Porn Abb Cal Peter Kellogg Madison Square Garde

Wandarian Towed Off Far Tockaway After Gale

The three masted schooner Wandarian from St Hemos Went Inia ran aground on the shoals during a heavy gale along the Use coast. She was towed off after a 15 hour halting voyage with a frightful sea. she appears uninjured.

Wandarian Tockaway L. 1 St ‘Hemos Inia

Santa Fe California Excursions Attract Travelers

The Santa Fe Route offers popular low price California excursions with tourist sleeping cars and comfortable quality. Excursions are patronized by prominent travelers and rates are attractive. The route is praised for its picturesque scenery and moderate crossing. For Texas trips, contact the Santa Fe route agent for information.

California Santa Fe Texas Santa Pe

Cattle Reported in Morris County From Texas Arrives at State House

At the state house the livestock sanitary commission met to hear chairmen John J. Brown report on cattle brought in January from the south. Officials noted snowbound Texan fever fears but precautions underway. Brown retires. Taylor Riddle of Marion succeeds. Johnson Kiddie Weinshank remain on the Kansas City trip to organize the next two years.

State Lve Stock Sanitary Commission State House John J. Brown Acme Greenwood County Brown Taylor Riddle Marion J. W. Johnson Utep Hamilton Taylor Riddie Frank Weinshank Kingman Kansas City Johnson Kiddie Weinshank

Stryker Circular to County Clerks on School Bonds

State Superintendent William Stryker issues a circular to county clerks seeking data on school land, irrigation values, and bond inventories. He emphasizes prudent investments under 10 percent of assessed value and notes plans to refund high interest bonds. Rep Tom J Jackson of Newton plans to seek the Republican lieutenant governor nomination in two years.

William Stryker State School Fund Commission Jeurnite Tom Jackson Tom J. Jackson Newtno

White House Formal Reception Hosts Cabinet Members

Ella Russell sang at the first formal White House reception of the McKinley administration. A dinner for the cabinet and their ladies featured elaborate decorations and social mingling with Secretary Sherman, Mr McCallum, Secretaries Gage Alger and Wil son among others. Russell, recently returned from Europe, received warm applause for her performance.

White House McKinleya Washington McKinley Cabinist Sherman McCallum Gage Bra Alger McKenan Mary Mies Long Biles Wilson Herrick Cleveland Saxton Mera Buss Alger Mee Porter Ella Russel Europe

Pope Blesses Our Boys Sailors Attend Mass in Rome

A detachment of one hundred sailors from the cruiser San Francisco arrived from Naples in Rome to attend the pope's mass. The sailors, led by the rector of the American College, stood in the procession as the pope moved along the ranks, blessing them and expressing appreciation for their homage.

San Francisco Rome Naples

Squires Named Private Secretary in War Department

The document notes Squires of Michigan, current clerk to the house committee on private land claims, was recently appointed private secretary to the secretary of war. It mentions promotional details and the address of G. W. Stansfield at 632 Kansas Avenue.

Squires Washington Michigan House Tadey G. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue

Toll on Bicycles In Michigan Court Case

Detroit March 235 The Detroit and Erin plant road company adopts tolls for bicycles claiming bikes are vehicles. James O Murfin sues for 200 damages after a gate blocks him on Port Gratiet road. Attorneys Gin Clark Russell file declaration seeking right to toll bicycles, potential impact on plank road and broader tolling practices.

Detroit Detroit & Erin Plant Ttat Gin Clark & Russell James O. Murfin Mir Marfin Mt. Clements Port Gratiet Connor's Creek Plank Toad Company Rapid Railway

Teachers After More Pay in New York City

Women principals and teachers of New York City public schools appeal to the Board of Education for state salary increases. They urge the legislature to set minimum annual pay after January 1, 1888, with teachers at least $800 and principals at least $2,500, noting prior funding shortfalls and salary cuts.

New York Educational Rn Board of Education City of Sehout

Blowing Cannons Up

In Perkasie Pennsylvania Messrs Yeakel and Peterman plan a unique plant near the tunnels to blast apart condemned cannon and armor plate from the U S government The fragments will be sent to Philadelphia furnaces for processing The venture hinges on creating a hole in the ground and using dynamite to reduce the metal to pieces for repurposing

Armor Platea Perkasie Yeakel and Peterman En Sage Perkasie Tunnel United States Sethichem Philadelphia

Troutman Venture Aims to Reclaim De Boisserre Estate

James A. Troutman from Paris reports starting action to recover the De Boisserre estate in Franklin County Kansas, held by the Od Fellows. He and partner Robert Stone plan a strong legal fight in their names and for the former owner’s heirs.

de Bossierre James A. Troutman Paris Eee Oun Troutman France de Boisserré Franklin Courty de Boisserre Tiobert Stone Mesare de Busset Kansas Haron Topeka

Local dramatic news at Crawford Opera House Topeka

Thurston Cushmanry company opened a two night engagement at Crawford Opera House to strong audience applause. Ten Mini Crossing highlighted the bill with Magic Molyneaux and others delivering encores. The final performance tonight features Guilty Without Crime. A Saturday matinee and evening Uncle Tom’s Cabin follow with a parade announced for noon. Dewitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised by G W Stansfield. Santa Fe route touts Pullman Palace Sleepers and free reclining chair cars on all trips.

J. B Hayroond Thomas Depew Carrie Phelps Topeka Crawford Opera House Salter & Martin Dewitt G. W. Stansfield Kansas Arena

Topeka Society Notes Mixed Local Updates

Special master Hiram Z. Dilton receives commission for selling the Topeka Capital. Various civic items include new Salvation Army sign, voter registration update, and actions by city officials on infrastructure and law matters. Local court updates, police activities, and community notices fill the page with scattered names and small events.

Presbyterian Reign In McKinsey Admin Evident

Washington March 25 The McKinsey administration though led by a Methodist president is more Presbyterian than its immediate predecessors. Vice President Hobart and four cabinet members Alger Gliss Wilson and Gary are Presbyterians. Secretary Cage is a former Presbyterian. Secretary Sherman is Episcopalian Long is Unitarian. Attorney General Mckenna is Catholic. Senator Marcus Hanna is Presbyterian.

Washingtn D.C McKinsey Hierrison Cleveland Vic Hobart Alger Gliss Wison Gary Cage David Swing Sherman Long Mckenna Marcus Alonso Hanna

Sunday Kindergarten Expands in Pittsburg Sunday Schools

Pittsburg Pa March 21 the city church circles embrace a Sunday school kindergarten. Lincoln Avenue Methodist hosts the program with 100 babies present including Presbyterian Baptist and Methodist children. Mrs Gertrude Sackett supervises with careful instruction as children plant seed gardens and sing simple songs marking the spring lesson.

Pittsburg Pittsboro Anit Fay Madeline Beye Lincoln Avenue Lou Mod Othir Methodist Gertrude Sackett Chicago Echoul Misa Sackett

Woman's Free Silver Club To Furnish City Election Meals

The Woman's Free Silver Club wins the contract to furnish meals for city election judges and clerks. Menu includes chicken pie, pickles, potatoes, salad, cheese pie bread and butter, tea and coffee, supper items, and curd meat. Also notes a local cure claim for rheumatism and a cough remedy advertisement.

Woman's Free Silver Club Cub

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