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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1898

Page

3

Cured by Dr Miles Nervine for Rheumatism and Nerves

Sufferer describes years of rheumatic pain and paralysis of movement, then credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with restoring strength and mobility. A testimonial from Howard Wempie of Battle Creek, who was unable to walk for months, credits the cure to Nervine after trying many doctors. The ad promises a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails, with free heart and nerves literature from Dr Miles Medical Co.

Miles Howard Wempie Battle Creek Mich Tack, T Dr. Miles

Deai Kansans Portraits for Dome Vote Favored

Superintendent Stryker Sug gests a referendum to select 36 Kansans to have portraits placed in the capitol. The executive council favors the plan, with a deadline for the top 16 deceased Kansans to receive the vote tally. The proposal aims to let the public decide while limiting living honorees.

Kansas Capitol Me Stryker Executive Council Stryker Morris Kan~ Wune Hansen Wpetier Lowes Pete H Dort Council Wil Fe

Petition Drives to Keep Murderers in Penitentiary in Pratt County

A protest bearing over 400 names from Pratt County pressed petitions to the Assistant State Auditor to block pardons for Eleworth, Hacker and Green Roberts. The men were sentenced to life terms for a 1904 murder on a road near Pratt, where a victim was shot with a revolver to the head.

Penn Eleworth Hacker Green Roberts Pratt County State Auditorio Atasberete Roberts Jacob Baker Pratt

Waterwoeres Case Advanced Hearing Set for April Term

Arkansas City moves toward a hearing at the April term after a petition by local citizens. Attorney General Boyle has received a number of testers protesting the actions. The case faces renewal and potential decisions as the April term approaches.

Waterwoeres Arkansas City Ini Mumber Boyle

Mining Company Chartered and Real Estate Transfers Noted

The Kansas and Arkansas Mining Company of Coffeyville Kansas is chartered with a capital stock of 15000 and officers listed. Real estate transfers are recorded for numerous parcels including properties on Pearl Street Ross Avenue and Tyler Street, with buyers and sellers such as John D. Graff D. S. Harris Adrian Sherman Thatcher Heery and others Johns various street and subdivision deeds noted along with prices.

Kansas and Arkansas Mining Company Coftesville Kan Bledius W. V. Hedges G. 1 Barndollar Merriam, Zeb, Moon and Coffeyville Catateners John D. Graff D. S. Harris Adrian F. Sherman Jemathan Pen Pearl Street Rossin Elias Suull Mowry S. ‘Thatcher Auburndale FG. Hemti L. J. Swearingen Tyler Street Mary and Chas Roth Beward Avenue Heery J. Thomas Willem Thompson Lawrence Street Métsher Alice van Hook T. H. Bates Asa Hodges M.T. Campbell Sherman George We Veale Indonathan Tusa ‘ Bargenehal Pearl Gunn Tos Isl Ae Avenue Wentworth Place Adelon

Italy Plans Action Against American Fruit Parasite

In Rome on March 3 Signor G Susido, under secretary of agriculture, told the chamber of deputies that the United States has taken energetic measures to combat a new parasite threatening fruit culture. The Italian government will study and apply suitable precautions to defend its crops.

Rome Marth Chamber of Deputies Signor G. Susido Agriculture, Industry and Commerce Sighor Mancini America United States

Flood Devastates Chillicothe as City Paralyzed

Flooding submerges 600 houses in Chillicothe Ohio east end, plunging the city into paralysis. Power plant flooded, water supply cut, railroad access severed, six miles of roads washed out and multiple bridges carried away. Death toll unclear as the disaster slowly recedes.

Chillicothe, O Chillicothe

Cords of Gold in Alaska Strike Spurs Dawson Rush

A letter to Charles Manning of Everett Washington from William Emers on mentions a stock of gold dust and nuggets near Dawson City. Emerson reports a strike on a creek 40 miles from Dawson with men and women rushing to the area, leaving Dawson almost deserted.

Charles Manning Everett Willam Hemerson Dawson City Emerson Dawson Joseph Barrett Nisheim Bananz F. W.W. Cobb Harvard Joseph Ladue Mr. Cobt

Local notices mix in town events and births

Registration closes at 9 tonight with strong demand for arrivals in Fornea. Park plans extend to ten feet width. Mr and Mrs Wiss welcome a daughter at Crane and Quincy. Shawnee County surveyor appointment noted. Lane, Topeka links and civic meetings referenced with various local figures and upcoming talks.

Ait Santa Fe Texan Annie Margaret Louis Wiss Crane Quincy Allison of Holton Te Thint Christian Church Tonlent Associaion Tas Wellhouse State Horthenburg Society Bareau Harmon Reet Bovton Topeka Washill County A. Mo Harvey Mir “Hungatea United States Spain Tt Siways Mane Sivas Ick Smith

Railroads Plan State Immigration Pamphlet Campaign

Santa Fe Railway proposes to circulate pamphlets across Kansas newspapers detailing the state’s resources and advantages to spur immigration. Vice President Morton urges editors to publish column pieces about Kansas, its lands and industries, then mail marked copies to Chicago for distribution.

Kansas Santa Fe Paul Morton Bir A Higgins Higgins Morton State of Eastern Middle States Kaneas Kanais Higsins Theay Tetters Chicago

EE SAVED HIS FARM New York Journey

A farmer injured in a wreck confronts a railroad attorney over compensation. The farmer insists on full payment and ticket refund, vowing to pursue the case to the supreme court if needed, claiming the company will pay what is right. He boasts how he brought the “olecumster” down in a scam of his own.

New York Wayback Rosa Satthyville Hamberg Smithville

One Pair of Gloves for Two Brothers in Hard Times

Two brothers once worked for the Kaneda City Fort Scot and Memphis. One went to Yon on the Tun and disappeared. The other worked for the gold and later counted cars, then both brothers reunited. They now travel together with a right and left arm.

Comeneror Waere Kaneda Fort Scot Twe

Chicago Traveling Man Refuses to Be Bemified and Carries His Point

Chicago traveling man M. T. McNeil provoked a rail mixup on a Hinds Central run from Chicago to Sioux Falls. a special car from Fort Dodge carried his berth, but officials reversed the trip to return to Chicago. Passengers from Sioux Falls were awakened to change cars as the train was rerouted.

Ead Chicago Rauway Corporation M. T. Mciell Fort Dodge Sioux S. D. McNel Hinds Central Sioux Falls Fort Dade McNeil Illness Central Sioux Paris

Railway Dispatches and Injuries Across the Region

The report details a passenger delay aboard a Santa Fe train with a sick conductor and a passenger seeking hotel coverage, a switch of crews and engines at multiple yards, and construction updates on box cars, bridges, and depots. It notes personnel changes, new engine orders, and a legal action in Emporia where John Thiman sues Santa Fe for damages from an on‑the‑job injury.

Devine Hal- Stead Mission Mill Jenn Grubbs Topeka Tom Swayne Purcell Whitford Cvt Brookes Santa Fe Peyton Kenorado Brewster Enemeyr Jenkins Goodland Denver Rock Island Tom Ed Wards Joe Lustie Tom Brennan Horton Car Bob Sandia Horton Missouri Gulf, Colorado Galveston Houston Phoenix Plumbing Company Felt Union Pacific RE. Emerson East Boothbay Havok Portland, Saco & Portsmouth Davy Tex Hillsboro Denison Whitesboro KW. Prerea Win Grees J. Collins Wm. Gear J Jones J. H. Puckett Hremon Raton Argentine Las Vegas Geo. Wheat B. Spicer Arthur Love J. Scudder Emporia John Thiman Madden Brothers Santa Fe Railway Company Uhiman Bulfordeville

Russian Army Reserve Mobilization Warned Amid Balkan Turmoil

London dispatch reports St Peters burg telegraph correspondent says all classes of the Russian army reserve have been warned to prepare for service due to difficulties in Coren and the decision to call up about fifty thousand men from India in response to regional tensions.

London St. Petersburg Daily Telegraph Coren India

Populists Push Ingalls Run On Fusion Ticket In First District

Speech from U S senate February 14 1878 is circulated by Populists to argue Ingalls supports their finance theory. They claim gold harms national prosperity and favor silver as the people’s money, citing war costs crises and public credit as evidence against gold.

John J. Ingalls Congress Ingalls United States Senate Nnance Senate Tbe New York London

1500 Families Homeless In Zanesville Flood Disaster

Zanesville Ohio March 5 Fifteen hundred families lost homes and five lives perished as floodwaters surged through the city. Drownings reported include Mrs James Bredmen and child and John Leach while Mrs Nuzicy Church died in her home and Tom Jonas drowned after falling from a bridge. Other items note a postponed railway hearing on main line routing and a bubonic plague update with 1 250 deaths. Margery a new Carl Hoffman song is trending.

Zanesville Ohio James Bredmen John Leach Nuzicy Church Tom Jonas

New Comet Sighted Near Dawn By UC Astronomers

Early observers report a bright comet visible around 4 AM. University of California astronomers and the Lick Observatory team completed calculations after its Sunday discovery, noting movement toward the east and expected tail features observable in the morning sky.

Berkatey University of California Bever Marth Uwe Crete

Busy Prince Luigi Expedition to Alaska Prospecting Tour

Prince Luigi of Kalyte leads a party of explorers to Alaska aboard the Exposition 36 Alasies, departing May from Stave S program. The group, with Prince fe, plans prospecting for gold near Kotzebue sound and mount Scilies Lan aute runt. The expedition aims to northern areas with Morabers joining as part of the entourage.

Atle Wash Marcy Liuigi Kalyte Stave S_rogram Scilies Kotzebue Luigi Opi North Pale

China Surrenders to Russia Demands at Shanghai

London report from the Times outlines China agreeing to key Aussie conditions including lease terms for Ta Lien Wan Port Arthur, fortification limitations, and a Manchuria railway to Port Arthur. The coverage notes concessions on bases and open port access, with wording reflecting a cautious interpretation of the pact.

Russia London Pekin Core The Times China Patt Artout Trantmancheria Petutia Manchuria Stitetary Ta Lien Wan Port Arthur

Tom Watson quits politics for good in open letter

Atlanta March 25 Thomas E Watson declines Populist nomination for governor saying he cannot be elected regardless of support and that he is out of politics for good. He had been nominated for governor a week earlier by the Populists in an open letter.

Atlanta Thomas E. Watson

Taking Profession at Burglar’s Brief Gimmick

A fragment from the Chiurgo News hints at a burglar’s exchanges about committing thefts and a bold remark about taking something. The snippet shows dialogue on a shop front or street scene with urgency and unfamiliar phrasing.

Chiurgo News

Popular Mistake About Arericane For Indigestion Debunked

A fitness piece notes widespread misuse of Arericane for indigestion and chronic stomach issues. It argues that many assume patents cure dyspepsia, but Dr Werthler cites genuine relief from a safe option, while cautioning against extravagant claims and unreliable remedies.

Inn Gut Weiner Werthler Sexys Stu Dee Marian Stuket Coy Chernlaey Manin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Miles’ Nervine Rhen Mutien Joliet Deai Kansans Supreme Court Dipper the Dropper Ayer Ager Railroad News Will Memphis Tey Newton W. P. Cochran Wertenberg Kansas City Eastern Asia Por Board of Railraad Tipe Hocksland Raja Aleeine Cuba Behoville Bombay Amon Margery Carl Hoffman Prince Luigi North Pole Tom Watson
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