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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1898

Page

6

Eastern cot SEE in place of our story writers and tellers

A fragmented passage touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure all improving appetite liver blood nerves and strength. It mentions a Buffalo New York hotel devolved to a trusted physician and praises Pierce's reputation and their Pleasant Pellets for biliousness and constipation.

Sr Chief Consulting Ve Great Invalides Buffalo N.Y Dr. Pierce Brent Tee Pierce Biffala Congress Anotler Dr Vierce

Warships for Sale Spark Europe to U S Debate

New York March 2 James Creelman reports from London on a US effort to buy Italian cruisers Varese and Garibaldi for war. Britain and Austria oppose, while Italy risks domestic crisis over arms sales. The chamber warns against selling warships to Spain.

New York James Creelman London United States Spain Varese Garstaldi Reownaon Italy Taly Autiria Ena Bu Europe San Francisco Amaxonas Elie Great Britain America Garibaldigor Jeriow Cnited Ty Ie Austria Forme Cvbotets Santial Shoota Furink Syntiat Warble Berne Buspiin Tomerrow Seston Lott Baccetti San- Tint

Fighting Bob Evans Tales on Spanish Blowing Up the Maine

A Tampa special quotes Evans urging immediate aggressive action after the Maine explosion. He asserts Spain caused the blast, calls for rapid war measures, and warns that Spanish forces could strike Tampa Bay and Key West. Evans favors mobilization, protection of war materiel, and readying ships for Cuba.

Maine Chicaso Tampa Port Tanne Key West Speniah Locuflan Spauils Havana Timpa Corse Ahh Cuba United States Spain Court of Biquiry

Yacht Giraldi Sold After US Decline in 60,000 Pound Offer

A London broker said the steel yacht Giraldi, built by Str Hb B. Mi Calmont, was sold for about 60,000 pounds and is currently at Barcelona. Last week the United States declined the purchase. the vessel had been outfitted with eight guns under British Admiralty supervision and now carries four machine guns and two Hotchkiss guns, capable of 22 knots.

London Mi Calmont Giraldi Associated Press Barcelona United States Admiralty

War weariness and food shortages haunt Havana siege

A Spanish banker notes food scarcity and price gouging as the rebellion lingers. He cites corn at 38 cents a bushel delivered to Havana and troops paying a dollar for 35 pounds, saying officials profit and the conflict end would be a gold mine for them.

Hevana Spain Havana Dolkir Gol

Elections A Farce In Havana Delegates Delegates Ignored

Havana on March 29 witnessed a sham election for delegates to the wards, with only a small fraction of eligible voters casting ballots. Reports claim ballot boxes were stuffed and figures show only 59 votes from over 2,000 qualified in one interior province. Conservatives fared poorly while autonomists and Sun.day tactics drew heavy suppression amid fears for American correspondents.

Havana Sadell Huntres Censer Izaleo Anit Capt. Bianco Artemisa Uni Cardenas Thie

Gen Miles in Cleveland to oversee Gatling gun work

General Nelson A Miles arrived in Cleveland from Washington to inspect the Otis Steel Company works where Dr Gatling's large cannon is being forged. He was met by ex Congressman Outhwaite and others as officers tour the site to evaluate the weapon for coast defense and national use.

Cleveland Nelson A. Miles Washington Heweneril Wifhers Regular Outhwaite Gatling Dey Miles Major Phipps Otis Steel Company Belpe Uhi Big Sun Geni. Miles

Spaniard in Mexico Sends Cuba War Rumor Afloat

Havana March 29 report says Senor Testesforo Guru residing in Mexico telegraphed Capt General Hinncu that a Spanish committee would remit him 200000 with promises of 1000 toward a patriotic fund. Despite rumors of no war, US naval inquiry into the Maine tragedy prompts many families to prepare to sail aboard the Olivette tomorrow.

Havana Senor Testesforo Guru Mexico Hinncu Tomers United States Spain United States Naval Court DF Maine Olivette

Information Wanted on St Lawrence Navigation Route

Information requested from Richelieu and Ontario Navigation Company about the fastest route by the St Lawrence rapids to reach Montreal. Captain A E Davin of the U S Revenue Cutter Gresham wires from Montreal seeking details on the largest brigantine that can be navigated through the rapids to the city.

St Lawrence Montreal A. Ee Davin Unites States Gresham_ haw Richelieu and Ontare Newhetlon Company St. Lawrence

American Schooner Hester Detained by Spanish Gunboat

Ingston Jamaica March 29 An American schooner Hester of Pensacola Florida laden with lumber arrived yesterday evening. The captain reports a Spanish gunboat branded the vessel and towed her into Casilda where she was detained for three days. He has reported the incident to the United States consul.

Ingston Jamaica Hester Pensacolia Fin Casiidia United States

Sagasta Government Wins Spanish Election Report

Washington March 29 Assistant Secretary Day received a cable from United States Minister Woodford at Madrid confirming the success of the government party in the recent Spanish elections. No reference to the Cuban question was mentioned in the dispatches or cables.

Woodford Cables Sagasta Washington United States

Terror Reaches Charleston On Her Way to Join the Fleet

Washington dispatch reports a telegram from the navy a telegram states the Monitor Terror has reached Charleston and will proceed to Key West to join a growing fleet of warships awaiting assignment amid a tense buildup in the fleet actions expected near the war zone.

Terror Charleston Key West Washington Navy Department D. C

Columbia Renews Journey As Ship Reaches Hampton Roads

The United States ship Columbia renews its voyage under Capt Sampson at the North Atlantic Station. It left Newcastle at night, hoisted anchor at 20 p m, and headed directly to Hampton Roads without stopping. It is expected to arrive around moon tomorrow.

Hampton Roads Philadelphia United States Jaware Newcastle del. T Freese Hampton Road

Exposition Fare Talks by Omaha Lines Officials

Representatives of Omaha Lines in consultation in Omaha on March 29 discuss fares for the exposition. It is hinted the new rate will be one cent per mile for most local trips and one dollar from Chicago St Louis and Denver.

Omaha Lines Omaha Neb Times Carners Chicago St. Louis Denver

Proclamation Creates Cuban Relief Commission in State

Washington March 29 a proclamation by Lieutenant Governor Baenseh acting as governor names a state relief commission with one member from each Congressional district to coordinate aid for suffering Cubans and work with federal authorities if needed. The president also sent nominations to the senate for consuls and federal posts including Campbell Maxwell of Ohio as consul general at Santo Domingo and Kellogg as collector in Missouri, among others.

Washington Baenseh Senate Campbell I. Maxwell Ohio Santo Domingo Charles C. Green Rhode Island Antouwzasta Chill Louis Kaiser Sinois Gaxation

Union Pacific Denver & Gulf gains control of Colorado Central bonds

New York reports that the Union Pacific Denver & Gulf company has secured control of the Colorado Central 7 percent bonds and settled with the Union Pacific reorganization. A spry reorganization is anticipated, promising independence and potential benefits to Colorado interests. Grain-O ad urges children to drink a nourishing beverage priced at 15 and 25 cents, marketed as a healthy coffee substitute.

New York Union Pacific Denver & Gulf Company Colorado Central Spordy Denver & Gulf System Colorado

Consumption Cured. BROUGHT BACK FROM THE GRAVE

A Indianapolis man once near death from quick consumption recovered completely after using Brazilian Balm. In November he was wasting away with ulcers in the lungs and relied on the remedy instead of his doctor. By February he returned to work with sound lungs and greater weight.

Joseph James Iter Pearl St Indianapols Ind James

Brazilian Balm Promises Miracle Lung Restorement

A vintage advertisement warns against opium laced cough mixtures that weaken nerves and aid tuberculosis. It touts Brazilian Balm as opium free, claiming it re energizes nerves, kills microbes, and restores diseased lungs to health, offered by A. J. Arnold & Son and wholesale in Topeka, Kansas.

A. J. Arnold & Son Topeka Kan Geo. W. Roberts Wilmington Del A. J. Arnold Kun

Quip and Punchlines From Early 20th Century Humor

A collage of jokes and snippets from vintage newspapers shows whispered sarcasm about whist, insomnia, and mistaken cleverness. Cards reference Miss Cayenne, Dr Parcels, and a thieving burglar in light anecdotes that mix urban life with playful misdirection.

Multifaceted Trades and Pile Ointment Mentions

A collage of quotations notes varied professions from defense attorneys questioning a witness to a joke about a jack-of-all-trades bill collector. It also cites Tabier’s Buckeye Pile Ointment as a physician endorsed remedy for troublesome piles with location details for purchase.

York Tabier McGee W. Stensfield Kansas Avenues Miller's Pharmacy Corner Sixth Pope*a Avenues

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