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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1898
Page
7
The W C T U national convention voted 285 to 71 to drop the Temple Project as affiliated. Speakers clashed over obligations, funds, and Miss Willard’s legacy, with minutes noting a final roll call of 235 to 73 abandoning the temple.
A local writer praises Boggs' German Salve as a remedy for piles burns cuts and related diseases. The piece claims its popularity spreads from neighbor to neighbor and that the salve is widely acknowledged for its healing powers and strong heating effects. It notes sale through local druggists.
Geneys Switzerland November 15 The fate of Tulsi Luchent a leading anarchist who assassinated Empress Elizabeth of Austria will be severe not martyrdom He faces total confinement for five years then work in a prison shop with no contact to the world He may not speak smoke read or be visited Letters to him go unanswered Guards watch his cell and he is barred from public life He will be kept in the Eveche penitentiary a graystone building near St Pierre Cathedral with sixty male prisoners including one life prisoner Luchent will be assigned shoemaking and may attend Sunday church service though anarchists scorn religion He will read only in the prison diary and Sundays meal hours He faces lifelong labor without appeal or applause and his fate echoes the grim irony felt by anarchists and supporters alike.
Nov 15 report says The Republic and city administration reversed itself on black workers, ousting all colored city employees. County Chairman Charles Yost declares blacks unneeded, asserting white workers will replace them. suspensions include L. W. Spencer and other negro staff.
San Antonio reports H. T. Helligmann, California distillery magnate, arrived with Mexican agents to finalize arrangements for a six million dollar project in Mexico after a government concession. Construction to start soon, with plans to produce both familiar spirits and large scale Mexican liquors for export to the United States.
The notice advertises Union Pacific service to Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland with Pullman Palace Cars and train time tables. City and depot ticket agents are named, plus laundry service by Peerless Steam Laundry and Regan Rheumatism Remedy claiming a three day cure or money back. Prices and distributors listed.
A November dispatch from Skaguay reports Dawnon suffered a massive blaze October 16 starting in the Green Tree saloon when a woman threw a lamp during an altercation. About 49 buildings burned, losses pegged near $500,000 including key structures. the fire alarm and quick crewwork saved much of the town as miners aided with water and blankets. The incident mirrors a prior blaze blamed on the same woman, with investigations ongoing by local police.
Filipino junta representatives under General Aguinaldo request U S president McKinley and the American people intervene to prevent further clashes, condemning American officers and urging fair treatment. The memorial claims Filipinos crave justice, patience, and peace while awaiting Paris conference outcomes and a resolution of the Manila stalemate.
Montpelier on November 1 reports a joint committee formed by the state and house to probe unauthorized expenditures by state officers. A joint resolution passed provides power to compel witness attendance, summon papers, and hire a stenographer at state expense. Among items noted in the Grant memorial trip are a stenographer, maple sugar, and Old Guard ball admission, prompting humorous speculation about mischarged expenses.
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