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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1898

Page

3

They Are Not Funny A Sign of Dipsomania Hospital Cure Debate

A Topeka article argues drunkenness is a disease needing hospital treatment. Physicians urge a state hospital for dipsomaniacs, with experts like Dr. S. G. Stewart and Dr. Menninger endorsing hospital care, Keeley cure noted, and calls for legal protections and dedicated facilities.

Topeka Theetate Kansas Mauer Giscare S. G. Stewart Wien P. Menninger Drankerneim Galluvardin de. J. Mailvane Havise Tx Ho Munh Weclusten Greed Toreka

Public Hospitals for Drunkards Proposed in Debate

Eugene Ware voices support for treatment and public hospitals for drunkards while others favor fines and lifelong penalties. The discussion covers prevention, education for youth, and a club approach for early stages, with mention of surveys at Grains devi Bictted and harbor works affecting eastern entrance and river depth.

Youmpanen Eugene Ware

Births and Deaths Among State Historical Society Directors

The State Historical Society board met at the state house andRadigien, approving the biennial report of Secretary Asite. Discussion covered tax and legal issues, executive needs, and plans to empower the society with new authority. Judge Guthrie urged support for Ware and himself, while a move sought to extend director powers and formalize commissions for a new wing and archival work.

State Historical Society Perariay Asiite Jor Speer Jnget Ware Mhella CIA Wang Lier x-Congrenaman Startin Begiviitaee Tauiding Startus John Guthrie Ware Iba HL. Moore Kondan Guthrie Steenatti Earl Vernon Eilers Boston Amd Guehtie

Good Harbors End of Nicaragua Canal Survey Details

New York observers describe survey findings for securing harbor approaches to the Nicaragua canal. Notes cover breakwaters, channel dredging, and entrance protection to manage vessels in and out, with Commission deliberations on long term administration and maintenance.

Nicaragua Canal New York Nicaraguwa Belva Peter Peavity Crite St Elther

Discovery of 2500 Square Miles of US Territory

Washington reports discovery of about 2,500 square miles of new United States territory in Alaska. Coast Survey notes intricate channels and shallow bars at Aphnon and Kualivale, with highlands near Cape Dyer obscured by clouds. Proposed charting and buoying to update navigational details and aid future surveying.

Washington G. H. Pratt Pritchett Coat and Geodetic Survey Coast Survey Alaska Squire United States Kustivak Kreypolak Kualivale Cape Dyer Plackir Aphnon Channel St. Michael Coast

Postmasters Issued Cards for International Mails

Washington announces instructions for private mailed greeting cards to international and North American destinations. Cards must be prepaid with 2 cents to foreign countries and 1 cent to Canada and Mexico.

Washington Canada Mexico

Social and Personal Notes From Topeka Gathering

Miesane and Miss Helen Wilson hosted a lively progressive high five evening at their Topeka avenue home with chrysanthemums gracing rooms. Guests included Miss Nichols and Mr. King. prizes were Cupid's Game With Heart and The Hed Rock. Numerous attendees from Lawrence Olathe and nearby towns joined a long list of social notices, visits, club meetings, and upcoming marriages and events.

The Buffalo's Bad Luck Unload of Goul Cargo

New York reports the steamship Buffalo must unload most of its cargo as it sails to tow a disabled cruiser to the Brooklyn navy yard for possible dry docking. An official suspects internal sea valve issues while the ship sits low in the water with coal bunkers full and stores for Admiral Dewey's squadron aboard.

New York Ing Wampatuck Newport Buttaio Trooklyn Navy Yards Avtion Beton Navy Yard Brooklyn Navy Yard Admiral Dewey

Otto Kurhner Co promotes canned goods and show

Ask Your Grocer for Silver Leaf Catsup and Sweet Celery Belsh Sweet India Chow Chow by Otto Kurhner Co. A gymnastic exhibition by Otto Wen delburg and the Turners at Hamilton Hall on Friday November 18 at 8pm.

Otto Kurhner Co Otto Wendelburg Turners Hamilton Hall

Doll Contest Sparks Townwide Vote and Withdrawals

A Hawaii doll contest triggers dramatic voting as leading candidates withdraw. Circulation favors labor advocate Eugene Hagan after a factional flyer shifts support. precincts outside town could widen his lead. Ten-cent votes fund the Orphans' Home.

Gene Hagan Haken Hazan Mr. Hagan Fenr Bennet Wheeler Hal Hazlett John Waters Harry Howe Jerry Black Archie Williams Eugene Hagan Tom King Tom Frost D. Lowe Kurtz Kellam Walter Burgess Frank Lewis John Frey Dave Mulvane Frank Bennett Frank Quinton Hore

Knights of Labor Convention Reports On Immigration Policy

Delegates at the Chicago gathering report executive committee doubts Congress will pass measures to regulate immigration. Hicks argues foreign steamship influence blocks reform while urging court reconstruction, independence of labor, and resistance to foreign labor importation with a vow to educate workers in their own land.

Chicago Knights of Labor Workman Hicks Congress Ighor Caty Eragon Luvor Bareantte Spain

North Topeka News Notes and Local Visitors

Local notices from North Topeka report new births and visits. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Kimer Eldridge on Tuesday November 16. Laura Beverly returns from Solomon City, and Rev Brunstrom of Lindsborg visits the Nystroms. Mr and Mrs Mark Pitnam and Juanita plan Kansas City trip to relatives. Frank Brainard of Albuquerque arrives Thursday for a short visit. The Ladies Guild meets at Mrs H C Safford on Raltreed street. Simon Nystrom, 11, recovers from a stroke at home on Jackman street. Harry Scott and Indiana guests depart for California. W C Sterte ends his role at Leader store. plans to start new business. The Ladies Reading Circle of the First Christian Church meets at Mrs W Crittensea’s home on Mann street with talks by multiple members. Dainty refreshments served. Ads for German Salve and Davies Nicholson appear.

Twesday Mra Kimer Eldridge Mise Laura Beverly Solomon City Rev Brunstrom Lindsborg John Nystrom D. A. Shutt Overbrook Mark Pitnam Juanita Kansas City Frank Brainard Albuquerque N. M Ladies’ Guild Church of the Good Shepherd H. C. Safford Raltreed Street Simon Eric Nystrom Jackman Street Cine the & W. GB. M Afra W. Crittensea Mann Street Kelly Frank Worden Charles Tiug Mra. Decker

Santa Fe Freight Terminal Granted at Main Street Site

San Francisco harbor commissioners approved a dock near Main Street for the Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway to handle freight. A Payson filed the application amid Duhulf of the San Francisco and San Toagust Valley Railroad. The Santa Fe plans to move freight barges from its terminal to Point Richmond and may abandon the earlier basin property option while considering a passenger ferry service.

San Francisco State Harbor Commissioners Atchison, Topeka , Santa Fe A. Payson Dehulf San Francisco and San Toagust Valley Railroad Sante Mecom Richmond Ching Basin Santa Fe Company Estebstunt Mcroweie Bay

Investigation follows threats to Talbert in McCormick

Washington reports the government will probe how James W Tollert, assistant portmaster at McCormick, was forced by an armed mob to abandon his office and home. The inquiry, led by U S Attorney Lathrop, seeks federal violations in this race related case and possible protection for Tollert to return to his family and duties.

Washington James W. Talbert SteQormick 3. C U. S Lathrop Tolbert Five Billrbee Columbus Soxthy Carolina Washington, D. C Carolina Columbia Seuth McCormick Abbey Ville Postmanner Thice Tamber Abbeville McCormis Republican Party

No More Fusion Says Judge Dill Would Go It Alone

Democratic Rail Board member Judge W P Dillved argues fusion is indefensible and should end. He says the party should win on its own, noting cooperation only exists while Republicans cannot defeat both the Populists and Democrats combined. When Republicans secure enough votes, partnership loses purpose and democracy benefits from acting solo.

W. P. Dillard W. P. Dillved State Board of Railroid Commissioners Bath

Port Mauntelitn Minorca naval events and exhibitions noted

The article lists forthcoming visits to Port Mauntelitn Minorca and Cartagena with a display of marine forces and royal observers. It mentions exhibitions at 635 Do and 625 Kansas avenue, plus the Dramata club at Crawford. It advertises Beggs Hair Renewal and Gypsy Queen products.

Port Mauntelitn Minorca Cartagena Saturdy Cudis Rubensoltur Kansas Avenue Dramata Club Crawford

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