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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1898

Page

2

Japanese hospital plan outlined by Mikado officials

New York Oct 4 The Mikado of Japan will establish a hospital in his empire with eastern improvements. Dr Thareds of the Japanese navy will oversee the project to study a modern New York hospital. Japanese consul Sadequebseen and envoy visited Bellevue, toured departments, and observed ambulance operations, including an electric ambulance demonstration that impressed the visitors.

New York Japan Thareds New York Hospital Bellevue Hospital Hickerey Wan

Wood halts transport Minnewaska after inspection

General Wood personally inspected the Minnewaska off Santiago and found it unprepared for the voyage. Four columns report that three officers were nearly dead, food and medical supplies were inadequate, and only minimal effort had been made to comfort the sick. Wood blamed the ship’s officers for failing to ready the vessel and ordered proper preparations before further sailings. The transport then sailed that evening.

Wood Santiago de Quicksa Minewaska Grn

Prominent Doctor Promotes Pierce’s Favorite Prescription

An old advertisement fragment touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female disorders and childbirth discomfort. It claims the medicine strengthens the body, eases pregnancy pains, and produces healthy babies, citing testimonials from unnamed women. The text is interwoven with moral critique of philosophical views on motherhood and women’s suffering.

Bolingbroke Pierce de Cot Aimee Pierom

Arrest of Quay and Son on Public Money Allegations

Warrants issued for United States Senator Matthew Stanley Quay his son Richard H Quay ex State Treasurer Benjamin J Haywood and Charles H McKee of Pitts More on charges of conspiring with John S Hopking to use public funds for personal gain. They surrendered on bonds set at 5000 each and will face a hearing next week.

Philadelphia United States Matthew Stanley Quay Richard H Quay Benjamin J. Haywood Charles H. McKee Pitts- More Lyon John 8 Hopking People’s Bank Ose Bellator Quay Atlantic City Jarmon David U. Lane Tull Gee Haywood Montana Mckee New York Pearcey Quay Ahouks Pennsylvania Characcter Jermot Aludtney Charles B Myery Boris W. Barlow People's Bank Graham K. Grahiam Janes H. McManes Str MecManes Senator Quay Kis Som Hlohend Hoth Thander Bolt Commonwealth David Martin Wold Castiler Hopkins McManes

Brewmasters Unite Under One Leading New York Lobby

Leaders from New York breweries push a nationwide consolidation plan. Cincinnati breweries Moehren's Menck's and Lalkman's are excluded. the Cincinnati Central Whisky will file incorporation papers for a $26,000,000 merger. The move aims to form a mammoth national brewery concern with a single head.

Brewers New York Columbua Uma Odt Staney J. Ryan Thomas Powell Fora Ker W. el Hutton Herman Cmpelnnatl United States Cincinnat Moehein’s Menck’s Lalkman's Cincinnati

Bellevue stranger seeks bed and bracing at hospital

A Seattle man identified as Archibald B Noyes, 50s, now in Bellevue Hospital’s alcoholic ward, arrived claiming to need shelter for a night or two. Gatekeeper John Creamer spoke with him at 5 pm, noting the visitor’s rational talk and intent to stay and “brace up.” The man offered valuables including bank drafts and a substantial diamond collection.

New York Archibald B.noyes Seattle Bellevue Hospital John Creamer Bellevuet Stranger Eska Creamer Bellevue Falks Afelfer DicHale Hasley Neyes New Amsterdam Bank Noyes Continental National Bank

Rockefeller Monolith to Mark Family Burial Site in Cleveland

Cleveland October 4 The largest monolith quarried in the United States will mark the Rockefeller family lot in Lake View Cemetery. Erected in November the 95 foot high stone stays upon a 16 by 16 foot base with a 10 foot high surrounding frieze. The stone arrives in Cleveland mid October and is conveyed by specially built wagons and bridges inspected prior to transit. An Egyptian obelisk in Central Park is the only larger stone of its type in the United States.

Cleveland United States John D. Rockefeller Lake View Ths Mammoth Gartold Rockefeller Barre Central Park New York Rockefatter

Counterfeiters Captured in El Paso Texas

United States Secret Service Agent William H. For eythe unearthed in El Paso a counterfeit gang led by George De Fontaine. About $10,000 in fake treasury notes of $5 $10 and $20 denominations found on the suspect and at his residence. Five thousand dollars of the notes circulated at the Omaha exposition and $2,500 at Dallas and Fort Worth. The fraud surfaced after deposits triggered investigator attention.

Texas el Paso Tex United States Secret Service William H. Foreythe United States Treasury George de Fontaine Wos Goilara Prioner Omaha Dallas Fort Worth Secret Service

WRECKED THE ORGAN. Bell Falls Damages High Street Church

Newark reports a bell fractured from its belfry mounting at High Street Presbyterian Church causing major organ damage. The fall injured no one. the bell weighed 1508 pounds and had hung for 46 years. The incident occurred as service preparations began with no congregation present.

Newark Winesexton James Ayler High Street Presbyterian Eboch

Principal Suspends Chicago Pupils Over Pick Top Game

In Chicago, Mrs. Mary Olson at McCosh School suspends several pupils for playing pick top on Sixty sixth Street. Police say the case will be investigated, with parents protesting parental rights and arguing the practice should not bar education. Dr. Andrews defers judgment, noting uncertainty about justification.

Mary Olson Chicago McCosh Champlain Avenue Mary B. Olson Timothy McKeough Board of Education Dr. Andrews Tie Sixty Sixth Street Sixty-sixth Street Langley Evans Avenues Fin Olsoners

Hotel Berachih Opens For Working Girls In Chicago

Oct 4 Chicago opens Hotel Berachih at 6221 Lexington Ave to house and aid working girls. Thirty guests enrolled. rooms have two beds, no dormitory, with cash-only policy, $2.50 weekly board and room plus 3 cents for noonday lunch. Managed by five south side women. aims to be self supporting while offering affordable housing for those earning $5.80 weekly or less.

Chicago Berachats Lexington Avenue South Side Ming Inn Law Hotel Berachih Amovement Philanthropi Firma

Scott's Emulsion Ad Promotes Restoring Flesh and Nerves

An old remedy claim touts Scott's Emulsion as the cure for thinness and paleness. The copy says cod liver oil nourishes flesh and hypophosphites strengthen nerves, priced at 1.00, and credits Scott & Browne, Chemists in New York.

Scott Scott & Browne Chemisty New York

Butler on a Jag Master of the Sideboard

Newport reports Mrs. Stuyvesant Fish subdued her drunken butler Henry Smithers who trashed the Fish mansion. Police forced entry as he threatened furniture and shouted insults. He fled after officers carried him away and later hid his belongings, with two weeks of salary advanced at the station.

Newport Fish Crossways Fish Country Henry Smithers Ms Baggage Fort

Hypnotized by an Agent in Milwaukee Court Case

In Milwaukee a 63 year old woman, Mrs. Mary Hiles, claims a book agent hypnotized her to sign a $3,000 contract. The book company sues for the amount. The court weighs proper English against slang as Judge Ludwig reviews phrasing and hypnotism terms.

Milwaukee, Wis Ver Milwaukee Mary Hiles Hiles Tudge Ludwig

Into A Pool Of Grease John Glynn Rescued From A Rendering Tank

John Glynn of Joliet escaped drowning after stepping into a skimmed grease pool at Union Rendering in Chicago. The pool lay nearly level with the walk and a foot thick with refuse grease. Workmen pulled him from the slime. a physician treated him and he was taken to county hospital.

John Glynn Chicago Joliet Glynn Union Rendering Company

Boiling Milk Tragedy Follows Family Dispute

In New York Samuel Simon, 27, was scalded with boiling milk poured by his wife Annie after a domestic argument over punishing their son Harry. Simon, his wife, three children and sister-in-law lived together. He was hospitalized with severe burns and the wife was arrested.

New York Samuel Simon Bellevue Hospital Annie Simon Harry

German Meat Famine Expands amid Imports and Hoarding

Berlin reports a broadening meat famine as Germans slaughter cats and dogs in Saxony and increase reliance on horse meat while preserved American meats flood in despite government curbs. Imports soar for pork bacon lard and beef with demand outstripping supply, spurring arrests for selling unwholesome meat.

Berlin Germany Ese Saxony

Persecutes a Farm Hand in Butler County Strike

Webster ung 28 a farm worker in Washington township Butler county is target of a suspected organized extermination band. After multiple attacks he remains alive though seriously wounded. Alleged leader Folkert Alberts has been arrested by Sheriff Kline following a stabbing incident weeks earlier.

Webster Ung James Shatter Washington Township Butler County Atisek Shatter Sven Folkert Alberts Kline

Pay of Volunteers Treasury Ruling on Reimbursement

Washington Oct 4 The Treasury Department has ruled on reimbursement for states regarding volunteer soldiers payments. The decision addresses how much of the state rate is allowed and whether the proportionate reimbursements apply. The government is expected to be liberal to soldiers in this matter.

Treacury Washington Treacury Department Ausattone Tate

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