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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1899

Page

6

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets advertised relief for indigestion

An advertisement claims Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets digest food, relieve symptoms like belching fatigue and disturbed sleep, and offer quick permanent relief without changing habits. It markets a 50 cent toll package and a book on stomach diseases. The copy emphasizes rapid action and the ability to eat freely after taking the tablet.

Sutfererd T& Brayere Uley Stuart F. A. Stuart Co

Powder Mill Explosion Behind the Scenes Mayhem

Fragmented OCR note describes a powder mill blast with chaotic references to dynamite and safety failures. Lacks clear dates or organizations but implies widespread damage and danger. No coherent names or locations readable from the text.

Burglar Caught After Creek Chasing Farm Break

A burglar robs a farm house twelve miles west of Topeka and is pursued for an hour through orchards and creek banks. Albert Kiene captures him after crossing Mission Creek, and the suspect, calling himself Mike Christianson, is jailed in Dover Township before being sent to Topeka with a reward of clothing and jewelry tossed along the chase.

Topeka Albert Kiene Mike Christianson Maine Kiene Mission Eneth Mr. Kiene F. A. Kiene Valentia Albert Klene Baying Mission Creek Croek Kieng Bill Senowingt Kane George Anderson Dover Township

Topeka Cremerie cooks win wage raise after arbitration

The Cremerie restaurant faced a potential waiter and cook strike when a union demanded higher wages. State labor officials mediated, leading to an agreement granting a weekly increase. The cooks and waiters aim to unionize more city restaurants and hotels.

Dr John Henry Farss Death Taints Court Martial Fear

Dr John Henry Farss killed himself after fearing court martial publicity would ruin his reputation. He had served with a United States Army medical unit stationed near Boca Raton. He shot himself while in his quarters, ending his life amid ongoing military proceedings.

Furss Rarher Thas New York John Henry Farss United States Barneeat United Staes Bocaba

Unclear Letter Refutes Surgeon Testimony

The document notes an officer or physician being urged by a Mobile Alabama surgeon to retract alleged information about a yellow tower case. Dr Fuess accuses the false testimony of risking a court martial and disgrace. The text references oil, personal property, and a color servant named Puces in Boca del Toro.

Puces Boca del Toro Mobile Ala Fuess

The Naval Parade Leaders Named for Dewey Day Pageantry

New York officials reveal the naval parade plan for the Dewey celebration. Howard Gould and J Pierpont Morgan lead civic sections. The procession begins Friday at 1 pm from Quarantine with the Patrol, Olympia and Sandy Hook carrying Mayor Van Wyck and city delegates. The order then lists ships from Chicago to Windom, and a large merchant marine escort led by Morgan with the Corsair and Erin, plus yachts like Erin, Niagara, Josephine, Nourmahal, America, Sapphire, Columbia, Marudu, and Sultans. The mobile display includes hospital ships, militia representatives, and scores of transports, steamers, and barges in multiple divisions.

Howard Gould J. Pierpont Morgan New York Naval Committee Gtven van Weel Olympia Admiral Dewey Sandy Hook van Wyck Chicago Howison Sampson Indiana Mansachusetts Texas Brooklyn Lancaster Marietta Scorpion Auxilary Porter Dupont Ertesne Algonqus Gresham Windom Ondigo Sedgewick McPherson McCistlan Missouri Monmouth Naval Militia of Naval Militia General Stoclin Glen Island Mattewan Corsair Thomas Lapton Erin Niagara Josephine America Sapphire Columbia Sultans White Ladse Wanda Oneida Katrina Sappho Cohimp Merchant Marine

Faulkner Coming to Topeka to Discuss Gas Franchise

Bir J W Faulkner a Chicago gas man will arrive in Topeka Friday to advance his proposed gas franchise He plans meetings with council members and will likely stay till Monday night to attend the council session when his ordinance is to be considered His readiness to deposit a reasonable sum before legalizing the franchise underscores his earnest intent to provide Topeka a new gas plant and cheaper rates.

J. W. Faulkner Chicago Topeka Faulkner Ie Council

Soldiers Medal Plan For Twentieth Kansas Regiment

The Twentieth Kansas veterans will receive four medals each to mark belonging to the Sunflower regiment. Medals will be funded by the Kansas department and struck from cannon metal captured in the war. About 1,300 medals will be produced at a cost of roughly $1,000. John B. Campbell of Kansas City says medals may be ready when the regiment arrives.

Kansas Sunflower Department of Kansas G John B. Campbell Kansas City

Faithful Two Veterans Keep Up a Northwestern Kansas Post

In Kansas a single G A R post remains active with just two members, commander and adjutant. They travel twelve miles to attend meetings and decorate seven fallen comrades every Decoration Day. The post, though under the ten-member rule, continues its charter.

Kansas

Deaths and Funerals and Local Notices

James Vance aged fifty died at his home 16 Winter Street Auburndale last night. Funeral service will be held at the house tomorrow at 2 o clock. Mr Vance came to the city from Kenton Ohio in 1863 and is well known here and in Tecumseh where he lived some years. Mrs EB Boyd of Chicago is guest of Mrs C C Baker. D L Sullivan of St Louis will open a two weeks course of free lectures here in October. The Pennsylvania ex soldiers have adopted a new custom. all attending the reunion will take supper together tonight. The State Temperance Union has distributed over 18000 pages of temperance leaflets on the grounds of the Soldiers reunion this week. Hvar Butler at Capital Judge No 3 tonight 418 Kansas Avenue. Fire at Chickasha and other brief notices. One fare for round trip Via Santa Fe tickets on sale September 27 26 and 29 good until the 20th. Hear Bullet tonight A O C W No 2 488 Kansas Avenue. Don t fail to hear Butler tonight as Kansas avenue.

James Vance Tf Sears Winter Street Auburndale Mt. Vance Kinton Ohio Tecumseh EB. Boyd Chicago C. C. Baker D. L. Sullivan St. Louis Pennsylvania State ‘Temperance Union Emporia Free Street Santa Fe Bullet Kansas Avenue Butler Kansas

Lantern display at Bacon home delights Topeka

A lavish lantern show at Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Bacon's Topeka avenue home last evening drew hundreds. Dozens of lanterns hung on wires across the lawn, centered by a large stained glass like window of pasteboard and tissue paper. Mrs. Bacon designed and Mr. Bacon cut most pieces, with a week of evening work. The event featured fifty lanterns with diverse fruits flowers and other motifs.

F. P. Bacon Topeka Avenue Topeka Bacon Haven

Kansas Christian Mating Convention Sessions Report

Wednesday afternoon at the Kansas Christian convention featured devotional services and reports on Bible schools. Speakers included W T Chanute W W Burke Parsons Herbert C M Sharpe and Dr Knox P Taylor who urged stronger plans and home faith. The morning session filled the church, with Rev F E Malory and president W Chenault delivering leading addresses and Rev L Cook detailing statewide missions and church growth.

Kansas Christian Mating Kansas Christian Convention W. M. Mayfield W. T Chanute W. W. Burke Parsons Herbert Burlington J. R. Chariton Caney C. M. Sharpe Lawrences Knox P.taylor Bloomington Taylor America Boner Kansas City L. E. Sellers Empore Sellers Hood Knox P. Taylor Tlmets F. E. Malory Topeka W. Chenault Fort Sout Chenault L. Cook Atchison

Death Came to Four Ground to Pieces by a Shifting Engine

Four men along the Pennsylvania Railroad tracks near Altoona Pa were killed when a shifting engine tore into their group. The victims were James Haslett John Bicktiang aid James W. Kernani of Wellsboro Pa and Richard McKay of Providence R I. The men reportedly stopped at the office here for enlistment and were observed earlier near the Elizabeth furnace area.

Pennsylvania Altoona Elizabeth Furnace James Haslett John James WH. Kernani Welleboro Richard McKay Providence Te. T

Justice and a rear entrance in city liquor case

In district court this morning the city charged George Kinner with running a rear joint tied to Hermann Kinuer. Evidence finished but the jury was discharged until Friday morning. Witnesses described two entrances. officers testified to raid evidence while the defense noted the ongoing business through two doors. The judge urged crackdown on violators to have a deterrent effect.

George Kinner Hermann Kinuer Dope Hazen Ilnesses Witess Wnt

Reed's Secretary Nominated for Congress in Maine

Amos TL. Alest, formerly private secretary to Thow J. Reed, was nominated by Republicans of Maine's First district in a convention held in Portland. He pledged support for a president prosecuting the war in the Philippines. The Oakland Kindergarten will be honored October 34 Forest Avenue.

Congress Portland Amos TL. Allest Thow J. Reed Philippines

Prize Photographs at Kansas Photo Association Meet

The fifth annual meeting of the Graphic Association of Kansas closed at noon. Officers elected include President J J Pennell Junction City and First VP J Leotard Topeka. Prize winners ranged across genres and classes with medals for non residents Morris and Holt, and diplomas awarded to Applington Glaze and Weilt. The next meeting will be in Topeka next September.

Phographic Association of Kansas J. J. Pennell Junction City J. Leotard Topeka C. W. Smith Larnard BE. E. Porter Sterling E. W Glaze Lyon Clees D. P. Morris Mexico Judson HH. Holt Fairview Kate Apphriston Iays S. W. Kerr Farsons Junction Rae Samuel Hirst Hutchinson J. H. Leonard Topeks F. A. Loomis Emporia Serena Margaursite O Donnell Beloit Mra Applington E. W. Glaze A. L. Weilt

Crowell Likely Named Bank Receiver at Atchison

The defunct Nations Bank at Atchison may name Crowell as receiver if campaign sign votes hold. Senator Baker endorses Crowell and notes recommendations have gone to Washington. Eastman of Emporia claims a promise, but politicians show Crowell favored. The district leaders and Cyrus Leland support Crowell, citing currency comptroller ties.

Crowell Nations Bank Atchison Baker Mr. Crowell Washington Cyrus Leland Leland Eastman

Resolutions Endorse Pension Bureau Action by Veterans Group

Judge Wood offers a resolution unanimously adopted urging prompt action on pension bureau issues. The motion endorses Department Commander Coulter and the Western Veteran, supports Kansas delegation to the G A R encampment, and requests publication in several papers with copies sent to Albert D. Shaw.

J. G. Wood Pension Bureau Department C. H. Coulter Kansas Philadelphia Permanent Pension Committee Albert D. Shaw Kansas State Journal Daily Capital Western Veteran The National Tribune HL Coulter

State officers to visit as Capitol to be opened for public view

Tonight the state executive council plans to open the state house for visitors amid a pageant including performances of A Bachelor's Honeymoon. Matineé tickets priced 25 and 35 cents will be offered. Also noted is a $2,000 contribution to the Dewey Home fund. In Peoria the Rubber & Manufacturing plant was sold for $520,000 to the American Bicycle company. Lazard Frères arranged a $600,000 gold movement from London to New York.

State Executive Council State House Matioon Sere Shore Gellettine Stternoga Peoria Ims Peoria Rubber & Manufacturing Company American Bicycle Company

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