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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
2
An old advertisement touts a medical preparation with claims of curing diseases and aiding nerves. It urges readers to send money for samples and lists a mailing address and price in stamps, presenting itself as a universal home remedy distributed by the Word's Dispensary Medical Association.
Secretary Alger met with President as he toured Washington facilities. He observed soldiers convalescing in hospitals and camps, noting improving conditions and a hopeful return to duty. Officials emphasized ongoing care and industrial efforts aiding veterans.
An old style medical advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Care as a safe fast remedy for piles, claiming it prevents surgery, relieves pain and constipation, and offers comfort. It invites readers to obtain the product from a local drug company in Marshall and promises dramatic, inexpensive relief.
NEWPORT NEWS is to host the christening of the new battleship Elmliath with Governor Tanner and Mayor Harrison leading Illinois and Chicago dignitaries for the launching. A large party will travel by rail from Chicago to Newport News for the ceremony, with a reception at Chamberlain's hotel and a naval salute from champagne showers at the bow.
A report from New York recounts Harold James discovering a chest of gold coins and a skeleton in a hollow tree. He carried the money home and shared some with friends while rumors estimate values from 1000 to 4000 dollars. He plans to return to his farm amid conjecture about the find.
There were brave soldiers at San tiago and if their leader lacked courage he deserves to be punished, Santiago should not have fallen as it did med if 'Toral had not entered into negotiations with the enemy, it is tiely that there would have been a different story to me today. It is not true that the Span ish army there lacked supplies and am munition for they had plenty of both which they turned over to the Ameri cane. If Torsl had poshed forward In stead of retreating towars the city, he certainly would have caused a repulse. 'These are the things which he will have to explain. Dr. Congoste hopes that, when his duties on the Paris peace commission tri i he will resume his consular ser vice, Mr. Ventor von Hollenstein, an Amer ican citizen, and a member of the Ger man Red Cross society, RS 2 prison for several men charged with complicity in the insur-
Debris of the Bourgogne disaster prompts lawsuits alleging captain Deloncle insanity and fatal immobility on the bridge. Witnesses claim lifeboats were not lowered promptly as the ship sank. Firms led by Kennegan Crain & Allingwald pursue 15 suits seeking about 378000 dollars in damages.
Washington dispatch reports General Miles plans to land four more divisions in Cuba by November 11. Three infantry divisions and one cavalry division will be sent, with evacuation beginning earlier than expected. Command assignments place Wade in Havana, Lawton in Santiago, Lee in central division, Wheeler commanding cavalry unless Congress resumes seat.
Court lines up new charges claiming Captain Deloncle of the Bourgogne was insane, with evidence to show he courted disaster and sacrificed passengers. Asa A. Alling led the inquiry after travels to Paris and London to interview survivors and consult with English solicitors.
James E McManus an attendant at the Topeka asylum was arrested today by Deputy U S Marshal on forgery charges. Indicted by a Wichita jury last week he faces trial October 10 in Leavenworth federal court. Also notes misleading claims for Berges German Salve touting cure claims with testimonials.
Berlin reports a tested naval invention described as Greek Phoenician fire that ignites on air or water, cannot be quenched by water or earth, and bursts into flame on surfacing. It was tested near Heligoland and Kiel to detect enemies, with Emperor William attending harbor developments at Stettin and Kiel docks underway for Kaiser Friedrich class ships.
Chicago on September 2 Judge Gibbons halted attorney W S Forrest from using the term farcical while arguments on writs of habeas corpus in the Bennett Marks Howard Nye and Richard Ullman scalping act case were heard. The matter was partially considered last Monday with Forrest urging dismissal while ex Judge Prendergast contested the position.
A courtroom scene shows Judge Gilvern clashing with Attorney Forrest over the Uliman cane ruling. Forrest argues against hearing the writ of habeas corpus, while Judge Gibbons interrupts and admonishes that no man can label the state court a farce. Forrest tries to explain the wording referred to a possible act, not a real case.
August Stutzer, owner of the Chicago Music Hall at 102 Wells, repelled six supposed highwaymen who drew revolvers during a performance. Stutzer struck one attacker with a sandbag as they fled south on Wells toward the river. Investigators debate whether the raid aimed at robbing patrons or provoking a broader assault.
New York Sept 2 The disappointed lover Andrew Schuarb of Corn Well Pa sought to recover money paid for an engagement feast arguing the wedding promise was broken. The case reflects a demand for funds tied to a betrothal event amid the social customs of the time.
A man tried to hire a keeper of a liquor store at 161 Attorney Street to finance a plan with two women, Polish and Shell, to obtain a wife through deception. Neumann funded the setup, the ruse collapsed, and a warrant led to an arrest at the Tesex Market police court where the magistrate quipped about the money. The case ended with a $20 payment and a vow to refund, while the plaintiff left for Cornwell.
President Potter states the League will seek to keep professional riders under its protection and warns against outlaw status for those who break away. He predicts professionals who quit will seek their own protection as did the earlier riders who formed a union years ago.
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