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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 19, 1898

Page

2

Stars and Stripes Hoisted Over Governor's Palace in Puerto Rico

At noon in San Juan Porto Rico the American flag was raised over the governor's palace with ceremony and salutes from El Morro and San Cristobal. US troops and naval officers, including General Gordon and Admiral Brooke, paraded the streets amid cheers. The evacuation commission settled proceedings while questions about citizenship for Porto Ricans post war were discussed with official cautions on legal processes and treaty provisions.

San Juan de Porto Rico San Juan Firth Artillery Forte Gordon Ment United States Cavalry Gaseral Brooke Behley Goris United States Evacuation Commission Viet General Gordon Antic Brooke Port Morrs Fort San Cristobal United Stats Revenue Man- Ging Fred Senor Manix Hivers Automomist Council Mopign Kine Intendencia Farlow Captain General's United States Conenienton Washington

Injunction Issued Against Strike Wire Drawers

In Cleveland on October 1 Judge Mammond of the United States circuit court granted a blanket injunction against the American Kana Wire Company’s petition. The order covers all defendants named and any others who may act in defiance of the company’s demands.

Cleveland Mammond United States Circuit Court American Kana Wire Company

No Faith Care Affecting Digestion Claim

An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as aiding digestion and appetite, claiming they strengthen nerves and heart by improving digestion of wholesome food. It asserts the product digests food better than faith or belief and touts price and availability through druggists.

Stuart Wa ‘Ee

Antitoxin In The Brain Aims To Cure Lockjaw

New York reports a Passaic New Jersey case where tetanus antitoxin was injected directly into the brain via trephining. Dr. Paul Gibler notes immediate improvement as the patient begins nourishment, detailing the procedure by Dr. Rambaud and others.

New York General Hospital Passaic W. J Aaron M. Heaslon Paul Gibler Pasteur Matitute Pasteur Institute Rambaud Amy Axsletanta Tous Barret Paris Borakine Daland New Caledonia Noval Meath

Irrigation Reservoirs Near Lamar Stretch Sixty Miles Shoreline

Governor Alve Ad ans and state officials return from Lamar after inspecting Great Plains Water company lands. They report a plan to sell 5,000 acres of state school land, noting reservoirs form a major water system between the Mississippi and the Arkansas region, with canals linking to the Arkansas River and potential health and hunting centers.

Lamar Col Denver Cot Alve Adans L. Carr Register L State Land Board Pratt Rueecs W.M. Wiley Great Plains Water Company Great Plains Company United States Mississippi River Balt Lake Arkansas River Tyer Arkanesse Gary

New Farce and a New Comedy to Be Pre transferred

New York theaters report a new farce and a new comedy to be presented at Madison Square Theatre tonight. Lemorwew By & Company will stage the productions with expected fresh material and lively crowd appeal.

New York Madison Square Theater Lemorwew Bight Ky & Company

Testimony on Tax Value of Telephone Assets

In Ohio State v Central Telephone Co, Lincoln Badger offices in Illinois heard whether tax should be based on real value or nominal value. Witnesses Hudson and Deliver of the American Bell Telephone Camp claim original annual rent per instrument was $3. but rents were reduced recently and last year rose to about $258 per instrument. The state contends value last years would be $41.

Boston Ohio Central Volian Telephone Company Tadinna Trinois Lincoln & Badger Gelpatinn John 22. Fudson W. I. Deliver

Money for Missions. Net funds for foreign fields raise large sum

The Christian and Missionary Alliance closed its annual convention with an offering of £90,824, the seventh year of support for evangelizing unentered areas. The organization reports missionaries in China, Tibet, Japan, Congo, the Savadne, India, South America and the West Indies, with last year’s nationwide total of $146,330.65 and disbursements of $145,954.24. In seven years it has spent $650,065 in the Orient and South America.

Christian and Missionary Alliance Missionariianes Ching, Thibet Japan Congo The Savdne India South America West Indies Orient

First Curfew Law Case Captured Newsboy

Georgie Smith an Evanston Newsboy was seized by local officials in Chicago amid a curfew law case. The incident involved a crowd and the newsboy, about 11, faced punishment while his mother sought aid as authorities considered truancy charges.

Georgie Smith Evanston Politica Chicaro Aristocracic Beranrten Aldormen Faethe Vietien Seoreie Smith Chrif Bartram

Descriptive but Damaged Immigrant Policy Report

Fragmentary text discusses U S immigration control and alleged deportations to Canada. Mentions the Bureau of Immigration, ports, and concerns about undesired immigrants. Contains unclear details and possible references to European movements and Italian government actions.

Influx of People and Goods Across Canadian Ports

The article discusses the growing movement of workers and ships to the United States via Canadian ports. It notes enforcement of laws, rising immigration trends, and the push for a thorough federal inquiry by the industrial commission into the matter and related crossings.

Athhort United States Uenigran Fide Commaniee Gobea Mieranis Warehom A. Tha ‘Cosntey

Neighbor-Chain Move by Theodore Seward Sparks Altruistic Plan

New York readers learn of Theodore F. Seward’s neighbor chain, an adaptable fundraising and outreach scheme expanding from last winter’s Don’t Worry clubs. The plan urges readers to recruit three links who in turn recruit three more, with cross religious pairing, and to spread thoughts of love daily. Members report to Fifth Avenue headquarters for a pamphlet, Shall We Encircle the World with a Neighbor-Chain.

Theodore Seward New York Theodore F. Seward Univerity Brotherhood of Man Finks Fifth Avenue

Kinetoscope Converts Pledge Goes to Camden Revival

New York report notes 600 total temperance adherents signed the pledge over six nights of a Kinetoscope revival at the First Methodist Church in Camden New Jersey. Pastor John Hundley promoted the show charging 50 cent admission to fund emancipation from drink. Screen features included Ten Nights in a Barroom and The Biggest Devil in America. no speech was heard as patrons watched and signed.

New York John Hundley Camden Ales

Army of Santiago de Cubs Society Forming in New York

New Army Society in New York announces the formation of the Society of the Army of Santiago de Cubs. It plans 18,000 members from officers and soldiers who served in the Santiago expedition between June 14 and July 12. Local branches are expected nationwide with three membership classes and officers including W R Shafter and J Wheeler.

New York Society of the Army of Santiago de Cubs United States Army Santiago Camelet Presiient W. R. Shafter Joseph Wheeler Alfred C. Sharp Philip Steade Ditorian G. Crafehton Welsh William Dudlow Lee Astor

Cincinnati Breweries Negotiations Advance in Week

ENGLISH AFTER OHIO BEER Syndicate is negotiating to acquire all Cincinnati breweries. Prospects say a big deal may close this week after preliminaries are set. Remaining discord concerns price but is expected to be settled soon with Lion and Herancourt breweries.

Cincinnati Ene Wek Lion Herancourt

Warner's Safe Cure Promises Kidney Health Remedy

A 19th century ad style testimonial piece notes Warner's Safe Cure as a universal remedy for kidney and plaque related ailments. It cites quotes from a former sheriff and a Mrs Sharp praising its efficacy for indigestion, sleeplessness, and general weakness while warning against delays or experiments. The piece emphasizes long use and proven value over twenty years.

Bright Torel Waram Linsolo Neb Warner Eliney Gran Epalga Lancaster Co Mra J. M. Sharp Bovign Sharp Ferlog Ayen Warrner

Eleven Tons of Carlos Brought From Alaska to Pennsylvania University

Norman G Buxton and two companions returned to Johnstown Ohio after 14 months in Alaska under a University of Pennsylvania contract to collect ethnological and zoological specimens. They brought home 12,000 specimens weighing 1.5 tons and 17 galleries of birds plus 600 photographs. They sailed from San Francisco July 1, 1885, to Point Barrow, meeting wrecks and surviving harsh winters with local natives and ample hunting for sustenance.

Alaska Pennsylvania University Newark Ohio Norman G. Buxton Johnatown Mr. Buxton A. Mollieans Avery Island W. E. Spyder Beaver Damn Wis University of Pennsylvania Seattle Wash Mien Ray San Francisco Pacific Steam Whaling Company Jennie Point Barrow Buxton Belvedere Jesse H. Thomas Orson Point Bartow Eclentista Feehouse Jenne

Dominion steamers win winter service contract

The Dominion parliamentary subsidy of 320,000 funds a six month winter service between St John New Brunswick and Liverpool Nova Scotia to be operated entirely by the Allan and Dominion lines beginning in November and ending in April. Halifax will be a port of call. The arrangement mirrors last year apart from the operators. The policy supports Canadian maritime cities and domestic lines.

St Jon N. B Liverpool Montreal Fortnienty St. John Liverpost Dominion Allan and Dominion Lines Thelessus Halifax Beaver Line Allan

Tom Watson Paper Seized in Georgia End of Populism

The Peoples party paper in Atlanta, the strongest Populist organ, was taken by sheriff. Tom Watson led Our Publishing Company but had disclaimed debts. Mrs. Mackle Holcombe, long time secretary, now faces a takeover bid by Hen Remington for 500 dollars, signaling the decline of Populism in Georgia.

Atlanta Get People’s Party Tom Watson Watson Our Peoples Party Mackle Sturgis Holcombe Watron Butler Hen Georgia

Vanderbilt Forgiveness Ends Family Rift Over Marriage

New York reports Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr pardoned son Cornelius Jr for marrying Grace Wilson against his will. The heir to the vast Vanderbilt fortune, estimated near £100,000,000, is set to inherit his share as reconciliation unfolds aided by Mrs. Harry Whitney and Chauncey Depew.

Cornelius New York Vanderbilts Cornelius Vanderbilt Sr Cornelius Jr Grace Cornelius Vanderbilt Harry Paine Whitney

Memorial Mass for Queen Louise of Denmark in Moscow

In Moscow on October 18 Bishop Palladius of St Petersburg celebrated a memorial mass for Queen Louise of Denmark. Grand Duke Sergius and Grand Duchess Elizabeth attended and departed afterward. Interior Minister Goremykine plans to inspect famine provinces and verify distress reports to decide needed relief actions.

St Petersburg Moscow Palladius St.Petersburg Louise Denmark Sergius Elizabeth M. Goremykine

Watch in Cow's Stomach Munchausen Tale From Iowa Town

Webster City Iowa October report tells of a cow stomach discovery. A watch lay between the lungs, wound tight by seven years of respiration. The owner says the timepiece showed only four minutes elapsed in seven years.

Iowa Webster City

Omaha's Show Pays During Trans Miss Exposition

Omaha Neb Oct 19 A cash balance in bank over 500 000 now stands to the credit of the Trans Miss Exposition with fifteen days of the show remaining All rallroads in this territory have made a cent mile rate for the last week With other deductions each item among which to the five stock show it certain federation the temadninuy athren class will spore than meet the Heblitlin to sax othing of the salvage Should this prove true the stockholders will receive 75 cents for every dollar invested and possibly cont More half People entered the wate Satin weni eta to date 215 20 Average attendance last week nearly 45 000 daily

Omaha Neb Echiet Amon

Up Hour of Pleasure Eagle's Rose Tint Avecent cigar

Ladies' Shirt Waists colors set face by Peerless Steam Laundry. Read as a textile care notice promoting garment cleaning and dyeing services tied to a novelty cigar line and fashion item.

Which is the better gun Washington war department tests Krag Jorgensen Mauser

The war department orders officers to compare the Krag Jorgensen and Mauser rifles to determine superiority under varying conditions. Critics lean toward the Mauser after damp and rain tests, while the American rifle showed resilience. Major Barry notes many Spanish rifles captured at Santiago are in excellent condition for study and return.

Washington War Department Spain Barry Santiago United States

Omaha Exposition Travel Focuses on Accessible Route

An early notice describes the Omaha Exposition with emphasis on inexpensive, rapid access from the Missouri and Mississippi River valleys. It highlights through tickets via the Omaha Burlington Route and a historic line to facilitate travel in any direction. The fragment references various names and routes in a promotional style.

United States Missouri and Mississippi Valinon Omaha Burlington Afd Gmana

Union Pacific Western Line Timetable Fragments

Fragmentary note lists Union Pacific routes Denver Salt Lake City and ran Fran corane. Mentions Pullman Palace Sleepers Tourist Cars and dining cars. Includes call for timetable information and ticket agents Lewis Cheyenne Goulton and depot agent.

Denver Salt Lake City Francorane Pertiand Union Pacine Union Pacific Tewis Chey J. Goulton

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Porto Rico el Morro San Cristobal Madrid Porto State Department Porto Fico New Mexico American Wire Company Henry Vice Chicago Parkburat New York City Arasenope Bas Frascieco Charles Frohman Sol Smith Russell Montack Brooklyn Martha Morton Gennan Grand Opera House Iil Hroudwas_ Tils Meienan Kerker “Fankes Devdie Dandy Walter Jones Thomas Q Seatronke Madge Leasing Elna Wallace Hopper Ohio Bell Money For York Canada Bureau of Tanmleration Canuda Europe Koverniment NEW Army Society Santiago de Cuba W. H. Dunlap Chattabooga Tenn Saya S.S Swift Swift Specific Co Atlante Warners Carlos Dominion Steamers Tom Wats Vanderbilt Queen Louise Ercp Uae Lehigh Valley Em Railroad Gem Pam New Conor Fang Floid Lous Shan Eugene Piela Addres Bugens Colar Ripans Chemical Horace Street New Yore Fay Omaha Exposition I. WW Warelet Assenger Howard Ferierr A A. Eral Ataniiper Lal
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