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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1897
Page
5
A Seattle dispatch notes scarce food supplies as Dawson Hetarned Prospectors struggle with drought and hunger. Reports describe arrivals from the north, local efforts to secure sustenance, and community leaders urging action while addressing hunger and perishables amid ongoing shortages.
A colored advertisement announces Grain Of Try Grain-D, a new drink to replace coffee. It markets made from pure grains including brown Mohem or Java varieties, claiming quick serving and no distress. The notice lists the grocer at 202 Quis Street and mentions a Wednesday evening event.
Herman Patterson 27, an Armour Packing Co. employee from Kansas City, arrived from Oklahoma with malaria and heart trouble. He collapsed on Jackson Street, near the Rock Island depot, after walking from the train. Patrolman Pavey helped, and he was taken to Salvation Army Hospital in serious condition. Patterson said he went to Oklahoma to file a claim and had been ill for three weeks.
Laborers leaving points north and south for winter work face demoralization in transit between St Paul and Chicago and between Chicago and Denver. Rates between St Paul and Chicago run 2.50 to 6 dollars with 3.05 average. Chicago to Denver shows depressed rates as competition tightens. Caldwell orders no lower than the regular fare, but travelers can still ride Chicago to Denver for around 1 dollar.
Paris publication aids wheelmen rescue as The Little Review warns ophthalmia rises among bicyclists. Dust and impurities from wheels are blamed and Lovelint's eye is named. Advice urges washing eyes with boric acid solution before and after rides. Also notes Degree of Honor lodge events and a sale at Fellows Temple in Quincy Street with admission.
A collage of brief items from Topeka including visits by Dr F W Bailey, court hearings, rail conductor Grubbe visiting his mother in Lexington, and a parade of civic move events. Mentions include fines, pension office relocation, Port Elle y excursion plans, and local political notes in the Sixth district campaign.
A wartime era political pageant centers on Burton pursuing governor with rivals Lang Seaton Hart and Hestaa while Cy Leland Simpson Crim syndicate backs other candidates. Johnson gains Populist support in Cowley and may become private secretary if governor seat lands with King ally and Baker fights for nomination in looming party split.
Mr Scatce expects a confirmation when Congress meets to decide the Dodge City unit of states post. Senator Baker has recommended Scater Sterns and others for positions Leland seeks for friends, but Baker says he will stand by the candidates and believes they will be confirmed. Marketed as Western support for Baker’s record.
The term of the state librarian James I King expires next March with about 40 applications. A Populist will likely win the post, chosen by a supreme court majority of Doster and Allen with Johnston’s Republican vote not swaying the result. The leading candidate CA Johnson, a clerk in the state auditor’s office, has drawn the fiercest contention and appears strongest.
The state auditor state treasurer and most county clerks dispute state tax claims. Counties seek credits to offset delinquents amid double and erroneous assessments. The attorney general will sue to settle the case and determine who owes what. The broad controversy centers on how to resolve delinquent taxes and credits.
A fierce snowstorm began last night in Denver and continued through forenoon with high winds. The heavy drifting snow stops autos and causes widespread inconvenience for residents as streets and travel grind to a halt.
Report from Spanish headquarters says Major Manic Papta Tuono and guerrilla forces battled near Havana between Choverra and Manazua. They claim the insurgent line was dispersed, with General AboMo Castillo reportedly killed. his body to be transported to Florida. Also noted are surrender announcements from Santa Clara and Napoleon Weyler plans to depart Spain aboard the next Saturday. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve praised by Spencer resident J Berry for piles. G W Stansfield 622 Kansas Ave.
Fragmented letters extol Dr. R. V. Pierce and his Favorite Prescription as best solution for obstinate female diseases. Testimonies claim strong, dexterous hands and trained physicians offer safety, contrasting with incompetent advice from uneducated nonprofessionals. A reader recounts relief after using Pierce remedies and guidance.
John Ansel, a 35 year old farmer from East Tenth Street near Crewley mills, was found wandering near Tenth and Madison and later at Jefferson Street yards. He asserts he would jail anyone who won t talk, claims past violence, and says he may be sent to the insane asylum. probate court will decide his fate.
New York Central President Chaun M Depew responded to an afternoon paper claim that the line had been tracking the pace of the wreck site with a callous attitude toward safety. He said the company runs to make money and would not risk lives, insisting a thorough investigation by state railroad commissioners is warranted and that all aviation officials were urged to attend the scene.
In Justice McGlintock's court yesterday afternoon Burdge McFall and FS Johnson testified they had never been in Frank Long restaurant basement where a joint was alleged to be run. Constable Jan Lucas testified the place was locked with no beer found. Morris and two waiters testified no beer was there. The judge took the case under advisement and will render a revision tomorrow at 9.
A vintage claim touts a “Mystic Cure” for rheumatism and neuralgia that promises to cure in 1 to 2 days. Ex-Paulmaster Anthony of Promise City Iowa backs the remedy, saying one bottle helped more than any medicine before. Swift & Holliday Drug Co. sells the device at 50 cents and a dollar at 623 Kansas Avenue Topeka.
Washington October 26 the war department received a report from Capt Ruiz on Lt Michael and Fort Yukon. Col Randall’s detachment landed supplies and 180 men on the island in good order. The officer urges Alaska division into four districts with military government for the north, southern district under Bresen administration, and a separate post for Bt Michael.
Incipient mutiny sparked in Santander Spain as soldiers ordered to embark for Cabka mutinied or refused to board transport. Though forced to obey, the incident fuels unease over future detachments of Spanish troops bound for the war.
Notice announces the annual meeting of the stockholders of The Southern Kansas and Panhasile Railroad Company. The meeting will be held Friday, November 5, for the election of directors and to conduct any other business. Location details provided.
An early ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery is the best remedy for consumption coughs and colds and highlights testimonials from local figures. It promotes Chamberlain’s Diarrhoea Medicine as effective for cholera and diarrhoea and notes availability at J K Jones Drug Store and other local shops.
Notice from the Barion and McPherson Railway Company of Marion Meicher way that stockholders will meet on November 6 at 2 oclock p.m. to elect directors and conduct lawful business. From Topeka October 2 1897.
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