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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1899
Page
7
An ad touts a remedy for catarrh asthma bronchitis and throat complaints. It claims a 2 hour session at a store and massed medicated vapors that cleanse and soothe nasal and throat passages with relief appearing quickly and praise from users.
A mixed report from Whinley's portrait display features Chiro Merch and Ye Art Institute contributors. Noted names include Neleiunior, Jeffwei, and Lady Henry Sun, with exhibits spanning Washington, Cleveland, and New York venues.
Denver March 30 A short hearing is scheduled in the United States district court to appoint a receiver for the Atlantic Midfic tunnel started by Mark M. Birkel Primerey in 1888 to bore a railroad tunnel through Rays Site. W H Stoddued of Tatfnte NY represents the enterprise in the receivership proceedings opposed by other interested parties.
A reader recounts a murky tale of terrible slot machines at a fair. The account includes vague references to an ominous gambling device and questions about maintenance and operators, with an unsettled final line suggesting a permanent scheme.
Chronicheumatism cure claim by Dr Hettinger in Topeka and unrelated travel notes. Alleged Myale Cure promises relief in days with testimonials. Mixed content includes an aluminum boot boat sketch and a travel fare ad to Portland via Santa Fe Route.
In New York a review of trade conditions notes a quiet steel market with sporadic sales at high prices amid consolidation moves. Buyers resist price gains, supply tightness eases, and producers warn of factory shutdowns and looming capacity adjustments as markets edge toward stabilization.
A bundeskriegerfest reunion of delegates from German military societies across the United States will be held in Chicago in August. Chicago hosts 15 societies, with plans for excursions from other cities and a large German American turnout. The Chicago groups will publish a three edition Pest Zeitung newspaper, edited by noted German newspaper men, featuring 22 pages per edition with portraits of presidents and editorials by prominent figures in the U S and Europe. The paper will circulate nationwide and in Europe.
Frank J Brown will assume charge Saturday morning as clerk of the United States district court with the current clerk’s term ending. J F Shearman and A Mosher remain as deputies in the Wichita and Fort Scott divisions, while J W Wilson succeeds Joseph Wilson as clerk of the district court upon resignation to become Santa Fe receiver.
A new unions' pact will shorten closing times to 6 30 pm from 7 20 pm starting Monday affecting shoe stores and other retail houses. The agreement covers store hours and the will enter into effect uniformly across locations with emphasis on prompt adherence. Moreover De Witts Witch Hazel Salve is endorsed for skin ailments and marketed by Geo W Seaborn and partners with distribution tied to San Francisco and Los Angeles routes at 32 50.
Washington notes the State Department has not received official reports on Samoa events. Officials believe Admiral Kautz acted within his instructions after consulting British and U S naval authorities. No permanent settlement under the Berlin treaty is likely, but Kautz may be sustained. no collision is anticipated between fleet forces.
San Francisco reports Wilbur F. Lunt arrives from New York to examine disputed appraisements and judge them. Collector Jackson asserts San Francisco as a permanent major port for general appraisers and revenue. Also noted are the Scandia from Honolulu, Gerald Iris, And Scandia aiding New York ships, and Pearl Bearing mala abundance off the California coast. A Monterey entry details the British seal Geneva returning after two months offshore. The chamber of commerce endorses inviting President McKinley to a Wichita congress in May and June. Manhattan Beach property and hotel may fall to the Brooklyn Rapid Transit syndicate, which has reportedly bought the Brighton Beach hotel. Rheumatism Cure boasts Regans Rheumation Remedy with a 30 day money back guarantee.
An article from Scientific American describes a railroad across the Philippine Islands from Manila Bay toward the interior. It notes the route's mountain gorges, terraced hillsides, and key towns like Malolos Calumpit and Tarlac as part of a projected line that would spur development and awaken suppressed provinces.
A fifteen year old boy named Irving Taylor confessed to starting thirteen fires to see the engines run. Police allege he caused distress by sending green apples to siblings dysentery in the eastern district. He is jailed to await grand jury action.
March 20 report from Lafayette shows preparations for Lafayette coins. Commission members seek a McKinley likeness, but law forbids living presidents on currency. Congress authorized 25,000 pounds of silver to be coined into 32,000 Lafayette souvenirs. Striking will be delayed as design discussions proceed.
Miss Jans Poller daughter of the chief justice marries Nathaniel Franela Jr of Boston in St John's Church Washington at 1 pm Wednesday April 12. The ceremony by Rev Dr Mackay Smith will draw Boston New York and Washington guests. Franela Harvard graduate yacht owner and club member plans Europe honeymoon and residence in New York.
Mrs Malissa Perry who died Sunday left a bequest plan for Benton Harbor charity a sum between 38000 and 40000 with limited aid as medicine was refused and life was spared. She also left 1000 to her brothers and sisters two sisters in Chicago and a Detroit cemetery receive two hundred dollars for interment and 2885 distributed to Rock Island Route travelers.
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