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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 28, 1898

Page

4

Dr Miles Nervine Ad Claims Eureka Springs Cure

Work Worry J. W. Hill of Eureka Springs Ark Completely Prostrated. Doctors Sanitariums nor Traveling Benefited Him. Cured by Dr Miles Nervine. Narrates long illness, travels, trials with physicians, and eventual recovery. Positive guarantee offered with money back on first bottle if no benefit. Book on heart and nerves sent free from Dr Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind.

J. W. Hill Eureka Springs Ark Eureke Springs Washington, D.C Sanitariuma Michigan Wisconsin Mites Nervine & Tal Miles

Funston for Home Rule Opposes Police Boards

Funston declares he would not appoint police commissioners in Kansas cities until asked, arguing home rule should precede city governance. He criticizes current police methods, cites the Delree commission as a menace, and says enforcement has fallen short, leaving urban residents dissatisfied with present laws and enforcement.

Funston Kans Han Finnston Ie Peice Delree Jenet Eitien

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted as Universal Cure

An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a radical cure for indigestion and dyspepsia in all forms. It claims thorough testing nationwide, notes a price of 50 cents per package, and urges readers to obtain the remedy from local druggists or by contacting Stuart Co in Marshall.

Bright Frimany Stuart Dyametete Stuart Co Marshall

Local civic self rule debated in police commission appointment

A discussion argues for cities to test their own ability to govern before governor intervention through police commission appointments. Proponents say municipal control should be optional and based on a city’s capacity to regulate its affairs.

Populists Withdraw From City Council Race

Three Populist candidates for councilmen in wards one through three withdrew to leave a clearer field for Democrats. Edward Wider, Republican for school board, gained a clear field after Furman Baker withdrew. Voter registration closed with 5 226 total, including 4 465 men and 581 women.

F Col- Uns H.C. Lindsey J. Byads Evans Edward Wider Wiveni Furman Baker Charles Price Price Democrat Je Teket

Democrats Split Over Fourth District Nominee

Lyon county lawyer Henry D Dickson of Emporia says the Fourth District will stay with a fusion ticket, predicting Democrats and Populists will not co operate if a Democrat or Populist is nominated, and Republicans will likely win the seat whichever path the fusion takes.

Emporia Henry D. Dickson Lyon County Dickson Heminster Tim Tie John Madden Fusioniste Abcwe Congrenpmain Beemage Ublicans

Tin Plate Prices Collapse as Combine Disrupts Market

Pittsburg March 28 The interruption of the tin plate combination has led to a slaughter of prices with tin plate selling at 3270 per hundred. Large orders have surged in the last few days, driving prices down and edging out Welsh imports as they fall off markedly.

Pittsburg

Kansas City Topeka Denver Line Timetable Note

Fast time new train service departs Kansas City at 7 10 p m reaching Denver and Colorado Springs by morning. Return trip leaves Denver at 2 43 p m arriving Topeka by 7 20 and Kansas City by 8 15 am in the timetable.

Kansas City Topeka Denver Colorado Springs Orluck Colored Springs

Rock Island Flyer Schedule Hint for Topeka to Kansas City

Fragmented note urges riders to wake the Rock Island Flyer at 7 20 for Kansas City and Topeka. Mentions Topeka departure 7 30 a m and arrival in Kansas City at 3 00 p m, return times 7 10 from Kansas City to Topeka. Contains garbled names and stray phrases.

Kansas City Topeka Rock Island Karens City Chien Si Louis All After Pass

Hazel Kirke status settled in 17 year litigation

In New York, after 17 years of court actions, Ald Marshall Mallory is ordered to pay $7,223 plus interest to the widow of Steele Mackaye. The case centers on the play Hazel Kirke, written under a contract that paid Mackaye $5,000 plus profits to Mallory.

New York Vartoux Hazel Kirke Ald Marshall Mallory Steele Mackeye- Mackaye Mallory Wright-Togcher Mackaye Mr. Mallory Mackeye Judes Wheeter United States Dew

Astor Family Trouble Over Newport Land Sale

New York report notes Arthur Astor Carey of Cambridge Massachusetts and his sister Mrs Eliot Zborowaki face a Newport sale of four and one sixteenth acres. A $25,000 judgment by Mrs Zborowaki against Carey’s executor aims to perfect title after disputed deeds tied to Henry Astor Carey’s estate.

New York William Astor Sheria Newport Arthur Astor Carey Cambridge Maxs Eliot Zborowaki Baron de Steurs Washington Zborowaki Dakota

Book for wheelmen shows Kansas road map and laws

The Kansas division of the L A W issues and mails a road book for wheelmen. It includes county maps across 105 counties with main routes labeled by condition, a 20 page guide, a list of hotels consuls and officers, state cycling laws, and a state map showing county positions. It serves cross country riders and others not affiliated with the L A W.

Kansas L. A

Rock Island Flyer Through Topeka to Colorado Springs

Train timetable notes depart Topeka at 8 55 pm and reach Denver and Colorado Springs by 1 o clock next morning. Mentions Santa Fe route via Topeka westbound on Sundays Tuesdays and Thursdays with a 54 hour Los Angeles trip and through sleepers to California cities. Also includes a laundry note about mending and sewing on buttons.

Colorado Rock Island Topeka Denver Calforniar Tf Santa Fe Routs United Los Angles

Destructive cyclone devastates Lehigh area killing at least 14

A cyclone struck South McAlester area near Lehigh and Coal Gate Saturday night, killing no fewer than 14 people and destroying numerous farms. Families of four farmers wiped out, several bodies missing, and many homes carried away. Severe railroad damage, with trains delayed seven hours and weather worsening as wires go down and temperatures plummet.

South McAlester J. T Lehigh Coal Gate James Seafoam Alex Penderghass Samuel Stinson Wiel Missouri, Kansas and Texas Summit C. C Oklahoma Missouri Kansas Texas Guitran Way Here Fort Smith Miraouri Pacific Fort’ ‘Smith Wagoner

New Jersey Lawyer Plans Cooperative Colony Near Copper River

Miss M V Bounds of Metuchen New Jersey leads a party of 60 to found a city near the Copper River mouth in Alaska Washington March 28. The plan centers on cooperative town government and a transport company with equal shares for members. Fifty people are needed to secure land. the government grants 65 acres for the townsite with land divided among founders and public ground set aside. The colony aims to erect a town first, then form a cooperative city government with a charter drawn to ensure equality and shared control.

Jerasy Alaks Tacoma M. V. Bounds Metuchen N. J Copper River Miss Bounds Mies Ebigny

Mrs Stants Annoyed Famous Seeks Stop Children Crying

Elizabeth Cady Stanton, famed feminist editor, unveils a crusade to force Arthur Keller to quiet his crying children or keep them away from air shafts. A petition to the board of health was read but laid on the table. The piece also mentions Ozarks scenery and fruit belt notes, then shifts to local ads for mineral water and products.

New York Elizabeth Cady Stanton Arthur Keller Rust Keller

Topeka Snapshots Mix News And Local Happenings

In Topeka an April open date is set for the RB.RY.M.G.A. and several civic items unfold. Reports note visits, meetings, storms, auctions, and church and school events with multiple local figures named including Mayor Fellows, Judge Redden, Bishop J.H. Vincent, and Carl Osborn among others.

Local judge warns against drinking at Salvation Army hall

Judge Lee pledges never again to touch Maur as he spoke Sunday at the Salvation Army hall on Weunsas avenue on the topic Can a Fun Quit Drinking Can he stay abstinent The Saltnoh club of Colles Air will meet Tuesday afternoon at the residence of St Thomas 8 Log of is Cotlere avenue The meeting will consider better fire protection for College The rain delayed West Sixth street cars Saturday to wait for Sixth and Van Buren drainage fixes.

Tila Santa Fe Jennings Lee Jones Frank Weir Myrtle Mitchell First Presbyterian A. Ihief Courtney North Topeka Eaward Wilder Topeka Joseph Welsh Art Institute Bail Elehthapi Uacknor Pearinde Prescott Volf Mize Satel Day Mrs Storgan Rock Iskind CAFE Creiuhit Lee Salvation Army Jif Weunsas Avenue Colles Air St. Thomas Cotlere Avenue West Sixth van Buren Wil Stanley Jb, Staines Lawrence Dallas, Tex Elmer Stricklett Dallas Sinew the Edison Company Kansas Avenue Arthur L#o Gert Russell Tris Yerics Court Qurtis and Darrent Streets Werest

Gladstone Nearing End as Doctors Warn Time Short

London March 25 Westminster report confirms Mr Gladstone’s illness is terminal. He asked for full truth from doctors and accepts prognosis with calm mindset, music aiding relief. The death of his dog Pete adds sorrow as Hawarden home life continues quietly.

London Westminster Gatte Gladstone Glad- Star Pete Mr. Gladstone Cannes Henied Hawarden

Early Straits of Mackinaw Opened Earliest in 63 Years

Mackinaw City reports the Straits of Mackinaw opened on March 23 with ice moving into Lake Huron. The straits are expected to be clear by nightfall, marking the earliest opening in 63 years of kept records.

Straits of Mackinaw Mackinaw City Lake Huron Ted

Ohio River Falls. Rise Check Improves Outlook

Cincinnati reports the Ohio River is falling after a 60.4 foot stage at 10 am. The river declined eight feet at Wheeling in four hours and rain upriver was insufficient to halt the drop. No further critical damage expected as the crest near 61 feet is unlikely.

Cincinnati Ihood Ohio River Wheeling

Barefoot passion dance shocks Herald Square crowd

New York March 28 patrons at Herald Square Theatre witnessed Mildred Howard de Gray perform a barefoot passion dance described as a novelty on Broadway. The piece drew divided reactions with applause clashing against audible disapproval as the dancer’s flowing robe revealed knee and foot work amid a bustling audience.

New York Herald Square Mildred Howard de Gray Broadway Rive Monte Carlo Miss de Gray Kness

Greenland Sealing Crew Lost in Deadly Ice Storm

St Johns Newfoundland March report describes the sealing steamer Greenland returning with 25 dead and 23 missing after a two day drift on the ice. The crew of about 200 endured extreme cold and frostbite as hunters went missing and perished before the ship reached port. The tragedy notes many were married with families and left bereaved.

St Johns N. F Greenland Tyrent St. Johns George Barber Shiling Ds Verde St John

Great Combine Of the Wire and Steel Industry In U S

A late March report from Cleveland notes a nationwide consolidation effort in the wire and steel industries. Executives including Frank Dinacke and Fingckus Slited described a formed combine aimed at boosting output and stabilizing prices, with planned eastern central western and southern divisions. Hydrophobia death reported in New York Staten Island residence after dog bite on Feb 7. Paris mint ordered to strike 2,06000 golden pieces to be collected.

United States Cleveland Salem Ubé Americas Steel and Wire Company Bashet Prank Dinacke Genecul Seavicat Steel Fingckus Iecons Vetiuag Hulu Milan Baackis Combine Tmckrporniker India Tie Darter Hgwever Suvetamee New York Mra Rileabeth Vasiname West New Brienton Staten Island Menelék Almncira Paris

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Miles’ Nervine Milée Council Kuch Island Plyer Marshall Mallory Steele Mackaye The Kansas. A. W Wwhitmere Pieges Lehigh and Coal Gate Indian Territory Mrs. Stants Ozarks South Missouri America J. B. Lock Woop Mnest Phillips Aia West Eighth Geo. W. Bransfield Miller's Pharmacy Sixth and Topeks Avenue RB. RY. MG. A Johnson Ninde Chautatgui A. W. Prilay Aimos Quincy Fellows Waalington East Fourth Seca Brown J. Brown Ueht Jissley Federation Tonlent Third Presbyterian Church Tim Buster Golden Rule Club Gs & Howard Charles Webb McNall Jaytard Carl Osborn Housh George T Glimore Shawnee County Rispolikte ET. Lewis Brey Basta Fean Charis A. Taylor Pratt Morris State House J. J. Frey Mire Margaret Hm-Motcarter Kellam Book and Stationery Keusas Ave Archie Lord Fourth End Mia J. N. Claman Lincoln Post Hall Topuka Silvation Army Hospital Cennis Commissioner of Elections Yount Rottcall Moody Thorean Pitts Walke Gregory Vil Walter Europe Foster Buchanan Altoopa James W. Buchanan Pennsylvania Hils Mia Rhevner Cridhgo Mare
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