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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1897

Page

2

Yellow fever fears rise as New Orleans reports new cases

New Orleans reports eight new yellow fever cases and a death as heat and rain influence the outbreak. Board of Health inspectors intensify quarantines amid cautious hopes the disease is contained. Kansas City notes a single patient from the fever district with no local spread expected.

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Sultan invites Princess de Chimay to perform in private

Paris dispatch reports the Sultan of Turkey has invited Princess de Chimay, the American woman who eloped with a Hungarian gypsy musician, to perform privately at the Fildiz Kiosk, a show banned by French authorities in the Fotlen Bergere. The Sultan is said to admire her photographs. Also noted are testimonials for Dr King's New Discovery and jewelry exhibits tied to Cleo de Merode.

Miles Atlee W. HL Sumer M.D Beuciléa Ur Mumey Din Miles Medical Cos Bikburt Ind Princess de Chimay Paris la Patrie Turkey Womain Cleo de Merode New Fork Para

Me Pepper's Way Out Plan for Preventing Strikes in Coal Regions

W A Pettor argues in a recent statement on Pennsylvania mining violence that private control of subsistence lands fuels strikes and bloodshed. He contends that a handful of owners dominate coal lands, exploiting thousands of workers with insufficient wages, provoking strikes and poverty. He calls for government ownership and operation of coal mines to ensure steady wages and employment, ending strikes and poverty among miners.

Wx-Semsijar W. A. Pettor Saya Pennsylvania Pinkerton Shere Isf Congress

Senator Chandler Calls for British Remonetization Effort

Senator William E. Chandler of New Hampshire urges Republicans to support bimetallism as England may reopen Indian mints and use silver in reserves. He appeals for broad support, arguing most Americans and Indians favor bimetallic systems and warns against harsh reactions toward European powers or bankers in the United States.

Thoston William EB. Chandler New Hampshire England McKinley St. Louis Prench United States India New York Chicago W. E. Chandler

Colored men protest split in Baltimore Republican ranks

In Baltimore and surrounding counties disaffection within the Republican party grows. White leaders suppress local action while independent colored Republicans plan a county ticket in Baltimore County. City leaders tell negroes not to contest three city legislative districts, yet many likely to bolt the slate.

Baltimore Baltimore County Baltimore City

Horseless Carriages in France At U S Consulate Notice

Washington note from United States Consul Bruno at St Attiene highlights French automobile progress. He urges American manufacturers to compete, citing prices from 900 to 1200 dollars for various carriages and vans and noting petroleum powered cars run about one cent per kilometer.

Washington France State Department United States Bruno St. Attiene Belug

Bottles and Corks Warn Nicaraguan Trade Ships

Washington dispatch cites Consul O Hara reporting to the state department on American trade. Exporters are warned to use cork or rubber-stopped bottles to protect dry medicines like pilla tablets from Nicaragua moisture, noting many goods spoiled due to inadequate packing.

Washington O'Hara San Juan del Norte

Mutual Insurance Plan for Kansas Schoolhouses

State Superintendent Striker proposes a mutual insurance scheme for about 10,000 Kansas schoolhouses. He aims to enlist district boards statewide with a $1.25 per district assessment, justified by casualty records from recent years.

Mutual Striker Kansas James

New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Fast Relief

Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder disease with a new remedy. It quickly eases pain in the urinary passages in men and women, relieves water retention and pain during urination, and offers prompt cure. Sold by Geo W Stansfield and Sim Drug Co in Topeka Kansas with local retailers also listing A Peak Dental nearby.

Geo. W. Stansfield Kansas Ave Sim Drug Co Topeka Kan

Gause for Alarm as Trade Improves Says Dun & Co

Dun & Co reports a recovering business climate in New York led by end of coal strikes and rising purchasing power. Wheat and corn exports surge, iron demand grows, and stock markets show rebounds. Caution remains about long-term strength despite improving conditions and freight activity. Restrictions from yellow fever quagmires affect some regions.

New York Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade Sterling Exchange Argentina Australia India Atlantic Pacific Coast San Francisco Portland Bessemer Pittsburg Grey Connellsville Milleto United States Canada Bradstreet Bradatreeta Raic Chicago Kansas City Omaha St. Paul St. Louie Savannah Chattanooga Memphis Atlanta Augusta Galveston St. Louis Gulf States

New Cure for Texas Fever Reported in Denver

Dr V A Norgaard of Denver claims a successful cure for cattle fever using a dipping process that causes a rain of ticks to fall from infected cattle. In tests, 27 cattle dipped showed no ticks after 17 hours. no eye or skin damage observed. If confirmed, this could revolutionize cattle markets and ease seasonal export restrictions across many states. A Fort Worth meeting on September 7 is expected to evaluate the method for broader adoption.

Denver Col V. A. Norgaard Wan Arizona New Mexico Texas Indiana Arkansas Mississippi Alabama Virginia West Virginia Louisiana Gredewell Vorguard Fort Worth

Valencia Name Origin in Shawnee County Post Office

Frank Firey of Los Angeles, visiting Topeka, explains Valencia Kansas derived its name from Valencia Mills in Maryland not Valencia Spain. He and P Yount chose Valencia to fit a little out of the ordinary and later the station Mineola was renamed to match the post office.

Shawnee County Frank Firey Los Angeles California Topeka Valencia Rock Island Mr. Firey Journal Spain P. Yount Maryland Valencia Mills Mineola

ALL SORTS OF BONES IN LUETGERT TRIAL DEFENSE TESTS EVIDENCE

In Chicago on September opening the Luetgert murder trial resumes with Prof Dorsey cross examined over comparative bone anatomy of calf sheep and human sesamoid and tibial bones. Luetgert seeks to testify despite counsel resistance while State’s Attorney aims to present two more witnesses to prove motive rooted in Luetgert’s infatuation with Mary Simmering. Police testify to collateral facts and exhibits seized during the trial as the motive segment concludes and the state plans to rest.

Ludgert Chicago Adolph L. Lusteere Prof Dorsey Luetgert Vincent Phalen Ruusigemaker Deenan Frank Biaik Frank Odorezky Mary Simmering Captain Schuettier

Charters Filed for Clyde Mercantile Company and Concordia Ventures

The secretary of state records new charters for Clyde Mercantile Company with capital 3200, directors including A J Patterson, W Howard, 4 O Bradley, WL Brandon, CH Brosseau, and others. Also listed are directors for Concordia ventures with names A Beslish, G M Smith, and J Cline linked to Concordia and related firms.

Clyde Mercantile Company Caplt A_ J. Patterson W_ Howard O. Bradley WL Brandon CH. Brosseau Young WF. Scott Brenektes Ra i Water Ruel Gs Mae Sane N.ford Sonia Concord A. Beslish G. M. Smith Coocordia Palerton Jewelly J. Bb Cline Concordia

Travel rates to St Louis and Chicago via Santa Fe Route

Advertises weekly reduced rail fares to St Louis at 86.00 and to Chicago at 8.50 with additional discounts to other Eastern points through Santa Fe Route and telephonic ticketing. Mentions Beggs' Hair Renewer as the monarch among patent medicines promising new hair.

ST. Louis Chicago Santa Fe St Louis Drusgits

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