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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1898

Page

8

Palne's Celery Compound Promises Disease Cure

There is one true specific for diseases arising from a deformed nervous system and that is Palne's celery compound. Widely prescribed by physicians, it is hailed as America's most remarkable remedy. Prof Howard E Phelps of Dartmouth College endorses its cure for dyspepsia, liver complaints, neuralgia, rheumatism, nervous diseases and kidney troubles.

Palne America Howard E. Phelps Mbd Dartmouth Coblegs

Family Quarrel Ends With Johnson Winning Possession

In Justice Guy's court this morning H W Johnson sought divorce and possession of a three room home. Mrs Wright occupied the premises with two children after Johnson objected for five months. Judge Guy ruled in Johnson's favor and awarded him renting rights going forward.

H. W. Johnson

British Shipbuilding Record Greatly Boosts Naval Strength

British shipbuilders have set a record with 59 percent of merchant vessels under construction, 1.2 tons, as the industry reports 4425 ton ships and ongoing builds. The statistic shows 495 of the 6s merchant ships are being built for British owners, underscoring maritime supremacy.

London Selim Great Britain

Winter Ailments Supposedly Fended Off By Remedy

The clipping touts a winter cure claiming to fortify the system against sickness. It mentions relief from grip, colds, influenza and related pains, with references to remedies and a local apothecary.

Vanguard Arrives as California Knights Reach Pittsburg

The California Knights Templar arrival marks opening of a six to eight day conclave in Pittsburg with about 600 Sir Knights and several ladies. They traveled from San Francisco in a special train and were greeted at Union Station by local commanderies. Grand Master Thomas and Very Eminent Sir Ruben Lloyd are key figures, with drills and festivities planned though no competitive exhibition due to wartime duties.

Fitteburg Knights Templar Pittsh Pittsurg Golden State of California California Commandery No. 1 San Francisco Far West Union Station Carnegie Pittsburg Commandery No. 1 Sir Keights Reuben 21 Lloyd United States Thomas Baltimore & Ohio Railway Baltimore Baltimore& Ohio Enuire Pittsburg Commandery Allegheny No Ascalon Duquesne Bicycle Corps Swift Brigade of Allegheny Detroit Chicago Loulaville Hansel Marin Distradad Damascus West Petat Starnard Chitage Prise Louisville Bourbon State Knights Boo Grand Commandery Kentucky DeMolay Boulaviie

Leavenworth Turners at Topeka Fest Fails to Impress

Leavenworth's groan as the Leavenworth Turners attend the state festival in Topeka. There is no deception committee at the grounds, weary attendees struggle to find a path, and many lacked badges or faced admin fees. Taevensworth supporters express disappointment in host reception and miss the promised concert, sparking hope it may be years before Topeka hosts another annual Turnfest.

Leavenworth Leavenworth Turners Topeka Taavenworth Duncan L Wenworth Turner Simone Ubey_voty

The Human Head Lives Three Hours After Decapitation

The Medical Journal reports Dr Cinel of Parta stating that guillotining does not instantly kill. He says neck blood drains first, little cranial circulation is halted, and a person decapitated may feel heat smell and see for an hour. Absolute death, he claims, does not occur for three hours.

London Medical Clnel Parta Asterta Cinel

High Rank Praise From U S Marshals Office Visit

United States Marshal Sterne praised a team of examiners during their review in Topeka, noting their thorough conduct and the checks issued. The visit, part of a broader inquiry into the department of Justice, highlighted recommended reforms and the exemplary handling of office procedures.

U. & Marshal Pavey Department of Jonnick Topeka Atakre United States Marshals Office United States Sterne Berne

Yellow Fever Sends College Refugees to St Louis

Yellow fever drives students and faculty from Mitsisemp Agricultural and Mechanical college in Blarkville to St Louis. The refugees will stay until frost halts the fever. The college president writes to General Stephen Tee, cousin of General Fitzhugh Lee. No plans to continue studies in St Louis for now.

St Louis St. Louis Mitsisemp! Agricultural and Mechanical College Blarkville Stephen 0. Tee Fitshugh Lee

Knights and Ladies of Security Build Reserve Fund

The Knights and Ladies of Security report a reserve fund surpassing 125000 dollars after six years of operation across fourteen states. Dr Hi A Warner of Topeka founded the order to equalize member payments for life. The organization now has about 1500 members in Topeka with officers welcoming visitors at 197 West Sixth Street Stormont Building to explain the plan.

Knights and Ladies of Security State of Kansas Order Hi. A. Warner Topeka Cotinesis Pive Cruncils Stormont West Sixth Street

United States Intervenes in Delagoa Bay Talks

A Pall Mall Gazette dispatch from Lisbon says Delagoa Bay negotiations are deferred to 1899 as the United States demands Portugal strictly honor the agreement barring alienation of the railroad harbor and Lorenzo public lands until the Berne award. The U.S. interest centers on the estate of the late Col. McMurdo involving an American.

Delagoa Bay London Pall Mell Gazette Lisbon Delages Bay United States Portugal Lorenzo Col. McMurdo

Brain Worker Seeks Change From Coffee Stimulant

A brain worker describes exhausting use of coffee to boost paper writing. Headaches and nervousness followed. Family objections arise about replacing the morning drink with an alternative breakfast beverage.

Thoes

Postum praised as coffee substitute improving health

A reader testifies that switching from coffee to Postum Food Coffee cured headaches and nervousness, improved health, and benefited several relatives and friends. The letter cites several named individuals and claims Postum supplies essential phosphate and alumina for nerve centers.

Emma Mex Addie Stent Chas, Everson Eliza Smith

Charles E. Smith Speaks at Topeka Meeting

Postmaster General Charles Emory Smith addresses a crowded Topeka gathering with Kansas Republican leaders, praising McKinley and the war effort. He swells on national unity, tariff questions, and the just aims of the United States in Cuba and abroad, urging end to partisanship.

Hamilton Hall Charles Emory Smith Charles F. Spencer Topeka Cabinet Ommcor Kansas Avenue Smith Kaneas Flambeau Clube Oscar Swayze McKinley Dewey Mantia Santiago Europe Armenia Cuba Drice Monroe Tes Generst Smith McKinsey

Peace commissions adjourn to October 11 in Paris

The peace commissions in Paris suspend sessions till Tuesday October 11 after finishing preliminaries. Each commission will separately deliberate on written propositions. record keeping will be done by a pin system and separate secretaries. The Philippines topic remains unsettled in protocol terms.

Paris Commientons Moore Senor Ojeda Philippine Islands Minnesota

Fire at Atlantic City destroys twenty buildings

A blaze that began in Kipple and McCann's bath house on the beach front between Tennessee and South Carolina avenues early today swept twenty structures, with losses exceeding 100000 dollars. Camden aid and the fire crew from theGre were brought in and brought the blaze under control.

Kipple & McCann Tennessee and South Carolina Camden Gre

Dr Miles New Heart Cure Promised To Safeguard Heart

A vintage advertisement extols Dr Miles New Heart Cure for weak hearts and related symptoms. It includes patient letters from Lancaster Ohio praising recovery, notes on heart and digestive benefits, and a free booklet offer with medical advice. The appeals stress urgency and deter delaying treatment.

Miles Air SD. Holman Trasburgh Ia Grippe Aneise Dr. Miles Lancaster Ohio Dontors Dr Miles Ferline Tahal BF. B. Davis Milas Evehare

Nine Banks in Boston Debate Consolidation Plan

A crowded discussion in Boston centers on a proposed consolidation of nine banks including North American, Hamilton National, and Columbian. The plan faces opposition from savings banks and may redefine bank liquidations as directors weigh who will manage the process and who benefits from any new institution.

Oruchindig Gurapoxen Keaky Moms Benkin Naturalls Thi Ie Tle Heugumie National Bank of North America Tianteds Favere National Market National Toy Navieral Heston Tt Tv Toya Ena Kid- Gop Beshdy A Co Engi Betebrook & Co. O BR. le Bay

WAKENED BY TELEPHONE New alarm method for early trains

A quirky report describes Tapeke people using a telephone bell to rouse heavy sleepers for early trains. Needing a ring at a chosen time, they place requests with central, similar to hotel calls. The central operator must sustain the bell until the sleeper awakens, greeting them with a cheerful good morning.

Mie Central Rid van Winkle Sheery

Flower in a Combine Promises NYC Electric Consolidation

A New York company named the New York Gas and Electric Light Heat and Power plans a vast unification of electric light and gas firms in Brooklyn and Manhattan. Promoted by ex Governor Roswell P Flower and A N Brady, it consolidates control via the Kings County Electric Light and Power venture and links to Metropolitan Street Railway, with directors described asCapitalist clerks. The move has mystified Wall Street and follows earlier steps.

New York, Oct New York Gas and Electric Light, Heat, and Power Company Albany Wallstreet Roswell P. Flower A. N. Brady Brooklyn New York Aueh Kings County Electric Light and Power Company Te Edison Murmination Co Brawer Brady Metropolitan Street Railway

Editorial Sparks on Underground Conduits and Franchises

The Evening Sun editorial condemns yellow demagogues over franchise claims as the Traction Company builds extensive electrical conduits along Sixth Avenue and Treadway. It argues the project, tied to Broadway, reflects a crucial and valuable electrical franchise shaping night and power distribution worth millions.

Ing Traction Company Sixth Avenue Treadway Combine Reading Evening Sun Bettiz

Joe Waters Case and Train Dispute at Southwest Store

Joe Waters acts as his own attorney in a dispute with a railroad conductor after a store incident near the Triinity area. A settlement of 40 is discussed with wagoner attorney and Missouri Pacific branch, with Waters receiving half the amount, while the road keeps the rest, and the case proceeds under general principles.

Fanversa Republican Joe Waters Joe Accon Waters Wagroner Missouri Pariic Waxgener Hut Waters Cully

Big Electric Deal Links Northern Ohio Cities to Cleveland

A Bunduski, Ohio dispatch reports a major plan to unite Cleveland with a network of trolley lines. Four New York capital syndicates aim to purchase and build electric railways connecting northern Ohio towns with Cleveland, signaling a landmark regional transit expansion.

Ohio Cleveland Bunduski New York People’s City Teineattion Electeio

French Farming and Machinery Impresses American Thinkers

An eclectic report discusses European agriculture and industry, noting France uses wood frames and ox carts, while American needs modern transport and brick production. The piece comments on road quality, translation quirks, and potential shifts in investment and industrial ties between the United States and France.

Fire and water kill 250 Chinese pilgrims in harbor disaster

In Seattle Harbor on a stormy October day a collision and fire aboard a Nippon Yusen Kaisha steamer Yamaguchi Muro trigger a deadly wave of shipboard chaos. Chinese pilgrims perish, crews assist survivors as authorities probe cause and response amid wartime turmoil and calls to reorganize foreign influence in domestic forces.

Seattle Warh Nippon Yusen Kaisha Orientogde Crie Cinton Benevolent Noriety Comet Gul Haan China Great Britain

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Paine Justice Guy's Court Today Avon Willam & Soins Vanguard California Pittsburg AE. McKenna Secretary of State Pidteilie Mel, Mary E Forsythe Milwaukee, Wis Pesce v Commission Philippines Atlantic City Boston France Workington Get Conwil Arandt St. Brienne Avenue Department Tates Cartare Claire Melanie Jewel Jewel Stoves Wee East Sixth Street
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