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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1899

Page

7

Wonderful Kidney Cure Promoted By Morrow’s Beene

An advertisement cites a Mr. Haas in Springfield claiming kidney ailments were cured by Morrow’s Beene Yellow Tablets sold by John Morrow & Co. Chemists. The sales pitch describes pain relief and restored animation after using the tablets, priced at fifty cents a box.

Quincy Street Morrow Etaesedd Haas Tee Swift & Holiday John Morww & Co, Chemists Springfield

Local Labor Group Withdraws From Council

Buffalo district assembly of the International Brotherhood announces withdrawal from the United Trades and Labor council amid tensions with the marine union locals. The move comes after disputes over representation and leadership, affecting about 7,000 workers.

Buffalo International ‘Lengahoresmen's United Reefs and Labor Council United Cration Chanel Marine Uni Stationary Engineers Tnter- Hahal Latieehuresisen

Caught 42 Whales in Alaskan Waters by Beluga

The whaler Beluga under Captain Bodfieh arrived in port with a total catch of 40 whales and cargo including 106000 pounds of bone and nearly 200 valuable fur skins. Other vessels in the fleet, such as Grampus and Mermaid, reported catches while Cape Fingih routes shifted duties for the season. The Prince Albert departed Tuten Harbor for Montia with a cargo of horses on September 15.

Bommer Seluga San Franciso Beluga Bodfieh Jdes Thrasher Jeanette I Mariuk How Head Iat Reted Alexander Wm. Baylies Er Viaare Mermaid Het Pers Fae Los Lee HelEubarnond Cae Bathurst Cape Fingih Calinetor Lit Alice Prince Alert Tuten Hartor Muntia

Camp of the Enemy in Deniphan County Campaign

Congressman Curts seeks reopening of the Orris county post office after it was abolished leaving local farmers without mail. Leland ally Al Perry opposed the move while Leland allegedly tried to exact revenge via Enmow. Curts teams with higher powers to influence county affairs amid factional tensions.

Curts Ras Deniphan William J. Balley Orr Thar Point Leland al Perry Curtie Ialley Enmow

Karnival Krewe Parade Ticketing Details Aired

Parade and street fair events offered on Thursday October 5 with viewing along the route. Ticket holders can ride the Santa Fe train to Kanewick City from Topeka for the afternoon, with details pending final schedule.

Santa Fe Kanweak City Topeka

War tensions mounted as Boer and British moves unfold

The report details war stores and men to South Africa. Telegraphed dispatches note looting in Charlestown and troop movements from Harrismith to Kroonstadt. British and Boer forces concentrate around Kimberly, with artillery advances and mine disruptions raising fear of a larger conflict. Local commerce and shipping markets react amid uncertainty as officials prepare for possible escalations.

London Africa Cunard Elshieen Montague White Ty Fanedon Associated Press Lord Salisbury Transvaal Great Britain Rand Lord Silisbury Mr. Chamberlain South Africa New Casite Ata Charlestown Ant Auriche Free State Artillery Johannenbure

Original Crusaders Reorganize Pittsburg Demand National WCTU Convention

In Pittsburg on October 4 the original crusaders of 1874 and NT4 of Pittsburg and Allegheny reorganized and launched a drive to secure the national WCTU convention for the city in 10. The invitation extends to the Hearthe Convention Det. 20 and is supported by temperance societies ministerial groups Young People’s Christian associations and the mayors of both cities.

Pittsburg Pitteburg Allegheny Young People's Christian Associations

Glasgow Official Pleads Guilty in City Embezzlement Case

Glasgow Oct 4 James Colquhoun former Glasgow city treasurer and university court representative admitted embezzling city funds and Pitaten amounts. pleaded guilty before the high court and received a two year sentence. Ticket information lists Chicago and Santa Fe route with sales beginning October 3.

Glasgow James Colquhoun University Curt Pitaten Godie Sheree i High Court Tve Petal

No Danger of a Mob Cited in Alma Court Scene

Sheriff Cook and Chief Ramsey report no mob danger as two prisoners plead not guilty in Alma. They are kept in Alma Jail awaiting trial, with a judge allowing a plea of not guilty after fear of mob violence. The court proceeds without armed guards and asserts order remains.

Sherif Cook Ramsey Alma Thompson Sherif Trev

Boston Dentists Challenge Crown and Bridge Patent

The United States circuit for the southern district of New York upheld a 1881 patent for crown and bridge dental work. Boston dentists now face attachments of seven offices seeking 25 dollars per year for each year used. A group plans to appeal to the U S Supreme Court if needed.

Boston United States Circuit New York James Ky Low Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court

Bandits Cornered in Hilly Surroundings Near Hidgeway

A posse and sheriff pursue bandits eleven miles below Hidgeway. Reports claim a Marlowe brother was mortally wounded. Montrose dispatch says the Dandie surrounding the hideout with about twenty five armed men. A stage driver identifies one rider as Kid Adame and another as Berry.

Boellies Stuse Hidgeway Eheriff Posse Marlowe Brottwirs Montrose Bergoter Berry

Verdict reversed in FRince exposition damage case

United States Court of Appeals reversed a $57,000 verdict against the World's Columbia Exposition Company in a French Republic loss claim tied to the manufacturers' building at a work fair. The court found no evidence of negligence and ordered a new trial.

Chicago United States Etroiit Crue Columbia Expostion Company Tty Republic of Frince French Republic Egiswice Abe

Light Sentences on Scotsman Robbery Suspects

In Liverpost four crewmembers and two coal trimmers from the steamship Sontsnan, wrecked in the Straits of Helle ule, were arrested on arrival from Queenstown. They faced charges for robbing Scotsman passengers and were sentenced to terms including sixteen months with hard labor for four due to prior convictions, while two others received lighter penalties.

Liverpost Sontsnan Straits of Helle Ule Queenstown Bard Inter

Crown Prince of Japan Palace Plan North

An imperial telerofiteer from PSnpah reports that Crown Prince of Japan will receive a new palace in Tokyo. The project involves a 3 story building with earthquake and fire safeguards, scheduled for completion in seven years at an estimated cost of seven million dollars, with Carnegies and an architect involved in the planning.

Imperial Psnpah Carnegies Japan Tokio

New Cabinet Office Favored by President McKinley

Chicago Oct 4 President McKinley, via Colonel Durrand, is said to support the creation of a department of industry and commerce to sit in the cabinet. The National Business League urges resolutions from trade groups, aiming for a draft federal law and a formal recommendation in Congress. Plans for an interstate commerce law discussion and a forthcoming city meeting are under preparation.

McKinley Chicago Chamel Eillett Durrand Washington National Businves League of Chicas Department of Industry and Commerce Durrand National Husiness League Congress Wagan Uhl City Congren

City Street Fair Attracts Ax Oriental Midway

Street festival features Ax Oriental Midway as a key attraction with events running from September 28 to October. City officials plan the midway setup and related activities through early October.

Ax Oriental

Dome Lighting Debate Endangers State House Illumination Plan

The executive council debated lighting the state house dome with estimates ranging from 2000 to 3600 dollars. Unable to approve the expense, they considered cheaper options including a 600 dollar roster display and urged a three member committee to explore feasible plans with local committees.

Executive Council State House R. Maunsell Edison Company Bir Maunsell Cole Ight Company Godard Clark Afr Matinseff Seld Fetter Funston Grimes Gotard

BEING A MISSIONARY NEAR SEATO N ISLANDS

A letter from Dr P J Lerrivo, once with Santa Fe, now a missionary among the Eskimo on the Alaska coast, describes daily labors with the Kaquimaux at Sitansak and Seaton. He notes teaching from Matthew, meeting natives, and planning a three week stay before returning by Saxton, while detailing health and weather conditions and a glimpse of village life.

George Lerrgysak P. J. Lerrivo Santa Fe Aml Alaska Eaton Sertigo Saya Tor Beaulmaux Luctur Kaquimaux Loriock Marae Amit Buckie Asken Etthyn Matthew Denee Chet Ot Meyer Saxton Adrian Innethick Frum Scott de sielKen Quist Thie Seaton Ed Lawrence Terie Alnaka Ralls

Topeka Snapshots Show Busy Local Scene

A kaleidoscope of Topeka notes covers curfews, theater plans, church tower progress, Santa Fe shop timing, and local movers. Mentions include Albert Horton, Jerry Springstead, Col. Hack, and the Kansas Register, with deliveries, schools, concerts, and upcoming millinery openings shaping the week.

Twentieth celebrations and local fallout from crime note

The piece mentions Twentieth celebrations with hopes of large crowds and plentiful supplies, plus a sharp rise in liquor store sales for Biow month. It also reports Harry Schroeter from Harveyport returned home, showing aggression and causing destruction, leading to his confinement in an asylum after his father’s death, with a neighbor’s disappearance noted.

Stiernoons Anderson Celes Tao Biow Harry Schroeter Harvey Pout Topeka

One Voice Roused on McKinley Lynching Inaction

In Boston the Colored National League met in Charles Street Church to discuss an open letter to President McKinley protesting executive inaction on southern lawlessness. Archibald Grimke read the letter. dissent came from Isaac B. Allen who said the protest targets the administration. The group cited petitions opposing lynching and urged federal crime penalties, armed intervention, and a central Washington detective bureau. the petition aims for presentation to Congress next December.

Boston McKinley South Colored National League Charles Street The McKinney Archibald H. Grimkie United States Santo Domingo Cleveland Isaac B. Allen League Washington Congress Consfess

English Opinions Show Divided Views On Shamrock Cup Hope

London observers report mixed reactions to yesterday's race result. New York correspondents think Shamrock has a strong chance to win the cup while British papers praise performance yet question testing conditions and wind.

London New York England The Daily Graphic Daily Chronicle Daily Telegraph Cowes Daily News Ueholders Standard Morning Post

Venezuela and Britain share verdict at Paris tribunal

Special to the Herald from Washington reports that Britain gains the eastern line while Venezuela retains control of the Orinoco mouth and the Yuruaey river valleys. Britain secures Essequibo and Cuyuni river valleys and the coast from Exquito to Barima Point. Venezuela accepts arbitration and praises gains at the Grinoet mouth and Curumo Yuruaey valleys.

New York Herald Washington Great Britain Venezuela Paris Tribunal of Arbitrations Venesuelan Orinoco Yuruay River Cuyuni Essequibo Augusto Pulido Wafalres Legation Begequibo Curuni Grinoet Curumo Yuruaey

Homeseker’s Excursion Sale Via Santa Fe Route

Santa Fe will sell tickets to points in Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas on October 3 and 17 for one fare plus 2 for the round trip See Santa Fe agents for details.

Santa Fe Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma Texas Sante Fe

Doan's Kidney Pills Restore Back Pain Sufferer's Health

A reader recounts severe back pain and kidney discomfort that worsened with activity. After using Doan's Kidney Pills, the pain eased promptly and normal health returned. The testimonial cites Rowley and Snow drugstore as the local supplier and Foster Millburn Co as agents.

Argpeke Tela Malty Sa Topeka Almont Doan Rowley & Snow

Goon in Dixie musical at Rowing and Snow’s drug store

A lively operatic chorus of 40 voices attracts attention with a long laugh. Event details tangled, prices listed as 15 cents for children. Admission and sale setup described, with venue named Rowing and Snow’s drug store as the point of sale.

the Livitest Goon In Dixie Seand Rowing & Snow's

British mules and horses for war as meat trade grows

British agents in the United States import and ship horses and mules for the war effort while a broader meat trade expands. News describes mules from American states sent overseas, their conditioning, and prices, with emphasis on the demand driven by military needs and shifts in trade.

New York Hritish Styck Mts Bethels War Africa London Bensh Incha Hewecciaan Fina Timourh Winck Eritivh

Careless Use Of Matches Ignites House Fire

Firefighters responded early morning to a one story and a half frame house at 114 Taylor Street. A resident named Benjamin Boyd reportedly aided in escaping unharmed as smoke filled the interior and the chimney area. Investigators are examining the cause, with attention to possible careless handling of matches.

Taylor Street Baesenod Handibeave Benjamin Boyd Iigte Stonet An Oa

Portland Cement Ad Claims Quality in Local Trade

An advertisement for The Letter Brand Portland Cement asserts equality with competing cements and cites J. Thomas Lor Co as the seller. The listing references a Kansas Avenue address and telegraphic contact details, suggesting a midwestern business catalog note in a historical newspaper.

Portland J. Thomas Lor. Co van Buren Susly Tenore Kansas Avenue

St Louis and Return $9.20 Via Santa Fe Route

Ticket sale details show round trip to St Louis at $9.20 via Santa Fe route with October sale windows. Other lines indicate additional tickets priced around $6.50 and different sale dates in October.

St Louis

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