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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1899

Page

2

Mrs Morris Letter to Every Wife and Mother

Reprinted testimonial letters praise Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for recovery from prolonged illness and womb distress. Mrs L A Monn of Putnam Co Florida reports eight bottles restored strength enabling nursing a seven month old. Mrs A Warnes of Carttoon Derby notes improved health after starting the remedy and regained energy for housework.

Lydia Pinkhum Mus L. A. Monn Alara, Putnam CO. Fla. Wy

J. A. Troutman Chosen Vice President of Charities

At the evening session of the Charities and Correction Conference held May 23 ininnat, delegates discussed prison reform. Governor Mount of Indiana and Judge John Willis spoke, with John Glenn of Baltimore also presenting. Officers elected included Charles E. Faulkner as President and James A. Treutman as General secretary, among others.

Charities and Correction CimeInnat Governor Mount Thinna John Willis St. M George H. Knight Lakeville Ori Heetinge H. Hart Alfred ©. Croaier Grand Rapida

Out of Jobs in the Philippines Consulates to Close

Washington reports the U S state department has cabled to close the United States consulates in Manila and San Juan Porto Rico by July 2. After that date neither official will be in service as Congress rejected maintenance appropriations. Owing to fortification needs and wartime arrangements, consulates have served as vital agents, but will be abolished following the order.

Washington United States Wi Hara San Juan Porto Io Wiliams Manila Congress Forte Philippines State Department Sya

Thousand Crows Killed In Annual Hunt Proves Successful

The annual crow hunt by the Bigin Sportamen drew crowds and ended with about a thousand birds slain. Charles Cruneau led with a top count of TM birds credited to him, while many hunters cleared the area of crows. A. Kerber’s side captaincy will pay for the winner.

Filice Sik Gunter Charles Cruneau Ceredit A. Kerber

Central Misctrio declares dividend amid stock adjustments

New York May 21 The directors of the Central Misctrio company declare a 1 1 2 percent dividend on stock with a 4 000 reduction of paid in capital. Dividends include 0 88 to common stock and a portion to preferred. Names Geo W Id WH Wilson A J Arnold A J Kane Co appear in the financial listing.

Electric New York Central Misctrio Company Sotiion Hiock Ci He Eac Ee Flor Cord Undertakers Geo. W. Stansfield W. JH. Wilson A.J. Arnold Son A. J. Kane & Co

Ancient Cure Claims Dread Diseases Vanish

Early Dakota settlement era notices tout a universal remedy for consumption bronchitis and asthma. The ad extols De Pierees Golden Discovery as curing nearly all such illnesses by purifying blood and boosting lungs nerves and appetite. It features patient testimonials and promises rapid relief.

Dakotas Pheree Ain-Passages Roos Grane Orlin O' Hara Fergus Malls Oivertail Co Fou Varias Tarsi Pieree Beetisha & i Uripe

A Mystic Order in Persia Reveals Hidden Teachings

New York reports a private Persian pilgrimage by a mystic group led by Dr. Knehtralla, featuring a secret rite focused on reincarnation and a library of quasi-theosophic doctrine. The order, led by wealthy adherents, emphasizes private study, nonpublic worship, and selective transmission of teachings.

New York Vesson Abrahim Knhetralla Persia Gobtor Natiba Lutte Peteia Bien den Am Khelraila Agland Kneiratia Vari Oriental Creeia Philone Eibetralia America Sherh Khetraita Pany Aive Kempmankey Iik Sesshire Trobel Cal Wired Kieiratia Althones Allt Th&t

Shrine Robbed at Cobre. Jewels Taken and Statue Head Missing

News from Santiago de Cuba reports the Nuestra Senora Caridad shrine at Cobre robbed of jewels worth 25000 dollars and the statue head broken and removed. Authorities suspect an American may be involved as police intensify investigations and seek recovery of the jewels. Local belief in miraculous healing powers and pilgrim offerings to the shrine are noted as context.

Tewels Anc & Yankee Bantiago de Cuba Nuestra Senora Carida Ll Cobre Cuba Mexico Europe

Spectacle for Dewey Brooklyn Bridge to Be Made a Vast Arch

Enthusiasm rises for Admiral Dewey's homecoming with a vast triumphal arch on the Brooklyn Bridge. Mayor Van Wyck to chair a 1,500 member reception plan, 100 for executive duties, and 150,000 dollars allotted for the celebration. State rail arrangements and excursion trains expected. stands for 20,000 anticipated along Riverside Drive. Musicals and parades planned with conductors Sousa and Emil Paur directing, Damrois rehearsing a chorus, and a grand pageant under public celebration across New York.

Brooklyn Bridge New York Admiral Wey Anlking Manila van Wyck Fe Elty Wilbo Admiral Dewees Hiverside Drive Musdioon Square Garden Walter Damroreh Dewey Emil Paurta Sousa Sishwar

South Dakota Volunteer Sergeant Credits Cal Punaton

Sergeant Roy Felly writes from Sioux Falls on May 21 praising Cal Punaton for his marked efforts with the South Dakota volunteers and noting the Kansans and Col Kunst played a different role in the Malolos incident. He asserts history will record the event accordingly.

Sioux Falls, & D Roy Felly Vermpuny Fy South Dakota South

Platt Roosevelt Row Deepens New York Rift

Governor Roose velt and Senator Platt end a two hour conference in New York strained and heated. Both leaders display white hot anger as they clash over corporate policy and the Ford bill with indications Roose velt will sign if a more favorable corporate bill is not achieved. He seeks trusted advisers to scrutinize the matter before acting.

New York Roosevelt Platt Pixit Huth Piatt Roose- Veit Ford Hoosevelt

Sheridan Arrives in San Francisco with Returning Soldiers

The Sheridan arrives after a 26 day voyage from Massa via Nagasaki carrying cabin passengers including General M A Miller and wives, several captains and lieutenants, clerks, and seventy four discharged convalescent soldiers. Two deaths occurred aboard, one discharged soldier and one coal passer, both buried at sea.

San Francisco Cal United States Sheridan Massa Nagasaki FP. W. Coutling I. Higgins M.A. Miller Dr. PS Kellogs Casetain Chaikee Clay Seventeenth Infantry Mra TL. Sith Hi. L. Japkeon Twenty-second Infantry Mra Wilam Etrowke T. Overshine William’ Hu Montana Claude H. Gugh Nebraska Isane Newell Surmeor Tenth Infantry Pennsylvania U.S W. A. Chvanaugh Mary Stotwesfurs Eugene Warren W. E. Hart Charles Ozellar Colorado Volunteer Infantry Rothwell Washinton Tientenant Alsingd

Famous Dancer Carlotta Grizsi Dead in Geneva

Geneva May 21 Madame Carlotta Grizsi once famed Italian dancer is dead in Urctet. The obituary notes her celebrity status and European stage career.

Geneva Switzerland Madame Carlotta Grizsi

Advice on Stage Success Through hard work from Maude Adams

Miss Maude Adams argues that talent alone cannot ensure a successful stage career. She emphasizes relentless work, study, and perseverance, urging young actors to start at the bottom, learn the basics, and develop a natural, sincere performance within the rules of dramatic expression.

New York Canver Kiten Galowker Jowiliy

Death of Mile Rhea, Noted Actress in Montmorenci

Buffalo reports the death of Mile Rhea, a famed actress in Montmorenci France. An announced funeral notice shows 28 enclosures and states the interment service will be held Friday May 13, 1599 at 2 pm in the Parish church at Montmorenci.

Buffalo Mile Rhea Montmerenci France Lovett Rue de Chesneaux

Long Race in Gotham Opens at Madison Square Garden

New York May 22 The sit day go as you please race begins June 12 in Madison Square Garden recalling past stars Ponchot Newell Jim Albert and George Littlegood. Up to date entries include Sten Irion and other top runners from England Ireland Scotland Australia. The race will be a relay to comply with New York state law banning continuous six day races. Two divisions run 72 hours each with a large prize fund a diamond and ruby bell for the winner plus special records.

New York Madixon Square Garden Ponchot Charley Newell Jim Albert George Littlegood Sten- Irion Uyan Esnglamt Erathce Scotland Ireland Australia Hatta George Littlewood New York State

Plan to Make Grant Birthplace a National Park

Cincinnati residents in Clermont County propose purchasing 500 acres at Point Pleasant Ohio to establish a national park honoring General Grant. They aim to float a subscription to buy the land and seek federal assistance to realize the scheme with local residents backing the effort.

Gen. Grant Cincinnati Clarmont County Point Meament Grant Point

Harlem Races Will Open May 30 in Chicago

Officials at Harlem race track confirm the meeting will begin May 30 as planned despite a disastrous fire that consumed the buildings. Work starts today on temporary structures and a brick and steel grandstand is to be built within two months. Cleveland’s Big Day reports ex-president Cleveland setting a bass catching record at Middle Bass on Saturday with 125 pounds of bass.

Harlem Chicago Harlem Race Track Cleveland Toledo Many Hob Ryans

Pride Linked to English Heir Arrest and Fortune

J H Burton Beverley, an Englishman by origin, was jailed in 1896 for obtaining money under false pretenses after cashing a draft that was returned unpaid. He later revealed a wealthy uncle’s fortune of about 1.4 million dollars and planned to travel to England, with prison officials noting his health and pardoning circumstances.

Louievile England Etain J.H. Burton Louisville Burton Belsor J. Burton Beverley Baslich Teverley Mette Si Lev University Wirginia Hie Merk Worthington Buffalo N. Y Discoverta Washington Clewa Heverley Frankfor Hearsher

Herd of Elephants Sold by Sutton from Siam Estate

Warner P. Sutton of Saugatuck Michigan sold 50 elephants from the Cheek estate in Siam for 337120, about 74220 per head, after two years on the market. The sale benefited widow Mrs Sarah Bradley Cheek of Oakland California amid rumors of disputes with Siam’s king over settlement and payment.

New York Warner P. Sutton Saugatuck Mich Cheek Siam Sutton Sarah Bradley Cheek Oakland Cal

Siamese King Suffers Pressure Over Cheek Estate

A chaotic case ties Mrs. Cheek of Michigan to waning claims from the Cheek lumber business in Siam. Mr. Sutton presses the king via foreign ministers after facing royal resistance. The estate remains unsettled with assets and elephants sold or moved, while justice drags on for years.

Cheek State Department Washington Sam Sutton Siam United States Bangkok Blumen Banekok Electric Hechting Luther Burmah Surin

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