The British Doctors Ad Fact or Fraud Clinic Ad
A sensational 19th century advertisement touts Dr Edward McCults and associates offering cures for bowel, skin, liver and other diseases. It claims dramatic patient recoveries, lists multiple ailments, promises free consultation and stamp-paid letters, and promotes a 458 Topeka Avenue office with medical testimonials and contact details.
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John Weekel
Iver
Edward McCults
Sausulsing Nurscon
Institute
Avi
Mrs Langtry in Canada Cancels Detroit Engagement
Ms Langtry’s company led by Meyer Mayury faced denial to perform The Peraten in Detroit at the opera house. The Detroit engagement was canceled and the company postponed to winter. A crowd gathered at the Canadian premiere venue before the plan unraveled.
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Meyor Mayury
Detroit
Mioh
April
Mow Kansas Poutmasters Washington April 7 update
Fragmented notice lists changes of players for Kansas team. Names such as Wade, Fenegh, McDinaik, Keowell, Muned, Atiphen, Irickincom, James St. Jones, Raglen appear with minor county references. Status unclear due to garbled OCR.
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Kansas
Washington
Wade
Tor Kenees
Barher Fenegh McDinaik
C. A. Keowell
Muned
Atiphen
Irickincom County
James St. Jones
Vee
Raglen
Igi
Rheumatism Cured in a Day Mystery Remedy
An advertisement claims a mystic core for rheumatism and neuralgia rapidly cures in one day. It promises dramatic relief through a secret formula and cautions about skepticism toward medical claims while urging readers to try the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mermigh
Fragmented OCR notes on medical claim and remedies
A distorted OCR passage describes remedies for cough throat chest pain and supposed regimens. It mentions Prumpereye ramos Specific Rereniymeven and TE restores circulations with chills and shivers. It reads like a failed medical note citing Dr va Bock and diseases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramos
Uae
Va Bock
Rioting in San Juan Ends With Fatalities and Troop Patrols
Riot erupted in Porto Rico city yesterday evening as up to 2,000 rioters attacked foreign residents. One Porto Rican was killed, another seriously injured, and Kitts natives wounded. A company of infantry halted the mob and troops patrol streets while authorities seek calm amid questions over protection and policing.
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San Juan de Porto Rito
Porto
Kitts
Alexander
Ansell
Parker
Marshalew
Onder
Porto Tera
San Juan
Beitivh Canestl
Ericjah
Successor to Davis A Secretive Interior Post
Washington reports no decision on Davis successor as secretary of the interior. Curtis suggests moving Pension Commissioner Evans, with B Cahoon of Fredericktown Mo. proposed as head of the pension division. Evans faces criticism from GA departments and leading pension attorneys. transfer would be notable given Evans’ wealth and Davis vacated salary.
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Washington
Hitchcock
Webster Davis
Curtis
Kannay
Devin’ Place
Evans
I B. Cahoon
Fridericktown
Davis
Evane Wuld
Hitchcork
Man impersonation case ends with three year sentence
Allan Clark, who claimed to command the battleship Texas, was convicted of impersonation and defrauding money from victims. He received three years in prison after Judge Pariange denied a new trial following arguments. The verdict followed Mardi Gras framing and portside false representations.
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Texas
New Orleans
Tollue Moyer
Allan
Clark
Durieg
Stratton Buys Brown Palace Hotel in Denver Deal
Denver April 7 The News reports negotiations nearing completion by W. E Stratton the Grnple Creek millionaire to purchase the Brown Palace hotel for 1 5 million The hotel erected eight years ago by Henry C Crews cost 1 6 million and the Tarnitere cost 300 000 It is also said Stratton has bought 200 000 of other Denver real estate this year.
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Denver
W. 3. Stratton
Brown Palace
Henry C. Crews
Aaneenia
Deaths and Funerals Chronicle Local Losses
The town records two funerals this Sunday afternoon at 3:30 and 4:00. John E. Tipton, a former schoolteacher and Civil War veteran, died at National Center and will be buried at Topeka cemetery. Major J. Miller, longtime resident and veteran, died at his home on South Quincy Street. funeral services will be held Sunday afternoon with details pending. Many comrades and officials attended and memorials reflect his service in Governor Leedy’s era.
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John E. Tipton
Ener One
Leta Gat Prine
Tiphs
Company A
Oto Volusteer Lancein
Topeke
Miller
Terdieun
Quincy Street
Sven
Saenane
Cimer Miller
Mr. Miller
Leedy
Wved
North ‘Tepeks
Aternoon
Balt Pase
Big Verdict Reversed in Wyandotte Personal Damages Case
The Kansas Supreme Court reversed a Wyandotte county district court ruling awarding $2,000 in damages to Brekerman after an accident on the Kar sie City Belt Line. The lower court admitted an eye injury claim but the higher court found error in the verdict and reduced damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brekerman
Supreme Court
Wyandotte
L_ I
Beri
Karsie City
Uuntwme
Dam Break Flood Destroys Branive Dam and Powershouse
The April disaster at Austin Texas sees the Immense Branive dam washed out within ten minutes, flooding the city area. Water races down the river sweeping away horses and injuring residents, with ten known drownings and widespread property loss feared as twenty to thirty houses collapse or wash away. News of further flood damage and potential fatalities rises as telegraph lines fail and rescue efforts mobilize along the river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Tex
Alice
Korsen
Qe Gem
St. Louis
Post-Dispatch
Dallas
Love
Taylor
Mc Neill
International & Great Northern
McNeill
MicNeil
Avauitt
In Memory of Bland and House Proceedings
Washington April 1 The House devoted the afternoon to eulogies for the late Richard F Bland of Mississippi. Debates touched foreign affairs on a South Africa sympathy resolution and questions about Cuban and Philippine treaties. Agricultural appropriation bill advances. multiple land and park measures discussed.
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Washington
Fuchard F. Bland
Miasovics
Wicharison
Tenn
South
Aftica
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Mr. Payne
Sir Richardson
Mir. Payne
Chas G. Magoon
Vngier Bureau
Spain
Porto Rico
Philippines
Hichardnon
Berke
Lilia
Arigona
Bethifind Fort
Louisiana
Colorado
Alaskea
Wadsworth
Another India Meeting Elects Secretary and Agent
The Topeka Capital backed Tadia famine committee held a statehouse meeting to complete its organization Governor Stanley chaired Major T J Anderson was elected secretary and business agent He will oversee all famine relief work A plan to involve census emmeisters and precincts was discussed with trustees urged to mobilize funds to reach millions of bushels for relief efforts
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Maj. Anderson
Tadia
Topeka
State House
Stanley
Major T. J. Anderson
Major Anderson
Cole
Guynence
Lamue
Women Duel Near Mexico City Sparks Notable Arrest
In Mexico City outskirts two women from prominent families fought a pistol duel. One participant was seriously wounded while the other two were arrested after the clash on the field of honor. The highly sensational incident drew rapid police action and city-wide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chronicle
City of Mexico
Ed & Sensa
Topeka Street Fair Faces Location Debates and Plans
Residents on Quincy Street protest the fair site between Fifth and Sixth Avenues. After negotiations three to four objectors withdrew, and two location options were considered. Plans include moving the fair off Quincy or extending booths along Fifth Street toward Ninth Street to accommodate crowds and booths on a central business entrance near the post office. The event will feature an automobile exhibit, farm machinery displays, and special days for Elks Shriners grain dealers and military groups. Reunions and trolley car parade planning are noted, with rail rates under review for wider attendance.
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Quincy Street
Fifth and
Sixth Avenue
Sixth Wyente
Quincey
Sixth
Fifth
Fifth Street
Poxtomice
Kansas City
Topeka
Association of Farm Implements Maufacturers
Kansas
Shriners
Kansas City Board of Trade
Commercial Club
Kansas Ciy
Kan City contract bid for Gillette Herzog steel rework
Minneapolis telegraph reports Gillette Herzog Manufacturing faced a last minute deadline to accept a Kansas City contract for re construction of the Kateas City building. Steel will arrive from Carnegie Steel in Pittsburgh and 1100 to 1200 tons of material will be moved with 30 skilled workers dispatched.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Gillette Herzog Manufacturing Company
Kateas City
Liewellyn
Kasane City
Ken
Kansas City
Supreme Court Decisions List of Kansas cases
Supreme Court decisions outline several Kansas cases from multiple counties. Reversals affirmations and dismissals cover Lyon Wyandotte Marion Dickinson Johnson Morris Reno Saline and Neosho counties with entities like Citizens Bank Emporia First National Bank of Niles and state authorities named.
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Supreme Court
de Im C. J. Ge
Amienn
I. Taytor Vo
Hex
Lyon Counity
Wilts
Kearnes
Sourt
Bopénin
Citizens
Banke of Emporia
Va. Brigham
Ghaly
Court of Appeain
A. Schnee
Bchnee
Ley
Arminened
Eon
K. C.F. SB & MO Rid. Co
Wyandotte
Miotlehan
Marion County
Bhream
Faith KS Fat
Dickinson County
Warren
Wilmer
Wyarduite
Tate
Kanes
Ya Moore
Nygomery County
Smith
Serene
Bunny
Saline Op Eee
T. Kiy. Co
Merritt
Ken Belt
Court of Aboard
Samoa
Johnson County
Dion Cuntas
Sample
Horner
Morris County
Hume Ve
First National Bank of
Degenerates barred Newark show protest prompts mayor action
Newark mayor bans Mrs Langers and The Degenerates from scheduling a week long performance after protests from citizens. Police chief Hopper officiated the licensing denial, with Inspector Ward instructed not to grant a license to the act. Separately, a bank report shows surplus reserves down 1,081,250 while loans rose 2,946,200 and deposits increased 14,137,800.
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New York
Hopper
Newark
N. J
Seymour
Langers
Np Psa
Ctisens
Gor Seymour
Tlisense
Ward
Ncense
Senvor
One of the Howards Accused in Goebel Killing
In Frankfort Kentucky April 7 Judge Can trill adjourned court until Monday. The grand jury met but did not report yet. A warrant reportedly issued for Jim Hogward of Clay County named as the assassin amid feud rumors.
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Goebel
Frankfort
Cantrill
Peselon
Earlest
Jim Hogward
Clay County
Louisville and St Louis Consolidated Rail Bond Case
In Indianapolis on April 7 W L Stetson, for J P Morgan, testified in U S court that the Louisville Evansville and St Louis consolidated railroad system required the first image bonds.
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J.P. Moi Seourca
Louisvilleville & St. Louis Road
Indianapolis
W. L. Stetnon
J. P. Morgan
New Xick
United States
Louieville, Evansville & St Louis Consolidated
Topeka Contemplates Who Will Lead Million Bushels Drive
Major Anderson has been chosen secretary and business agent to raise one million bushels of corn for India's famine relief, initiated by the Topeka Capital. The city awaits who will take charge after the post, as discussions continue in the Commercial club. President Holman notes a substitute will be employed for six weeks or two months while Major Anderson directs the fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Topeka
India
Sie Bante Weshes Aseidos
Feir
Andersen
Holman
Corn For India
Hopper May Come The Charlatan Heads Toward Topeka
The Charlatan may feature Hopper in the present season as a possible attraction. Hopper is touring the south and could return east for a Topeka engagement. Managers of both Topeka theaters have reached out to the comedian’s representative. Hopper last appeared locally in Il Ceptan at the Grand Opera House after a long stay abroad.
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Topeka
Hopper
Sousa
Intast
Ble
Il Ceptan
Grand Oper
Landolt
Metronaire
State Journal Real Estate Ads Boost Topeka Market
Real estate advertising dominates The State Journal as a premier Kansas paper, boasting broad Topeka and statewide circulation. The period ad pages emphasize plum and simple real estate listings, suggesting larger classified realty space than any Kansas daily.
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State Journal
Scotland Triumphs Over England 4 1 in International Match
The twenty-ninth association football test today ended with Scotland defeating England 4 to 1. About 80,000 spectators attended as Lord Rosebery watched from the stand.
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Scotland
England
Glasgow
Lord Rosebery Wan
Two More Scientists And Extra Grants In Agriculture Bill
Washington April 7 reports the agricultural appropriation bill in the house carrying 4 114 400 dollars, 300 778 more than the current year. Two additional scientists a biologist and a botanist are allowed. An extra 40 000 is granted for good distribution upon petition of 25 members.
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Washington
House
Ouse
Five to Die by Garrotte in Ponce Murder Case
Washington reports concern over Porto Rico executions of five criminals at Ponce using the garrotte. General Davis, governor, has not asked the war department for representations. Officials note local methods persist and military authorities disavow responsibility for the punishment or its method.
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Washington
Ponce
Davis
Porto Rico
War Department
Burt Fe
Admiral Dewey Celebration Planned in Chicago
NEWS BRIEFS describe preparations for entertaining Admiral Dewey on the anniversary of the Battle of Manila. Chicago editors note efforts to stage a gay political and social event, aiming for a successful affair with prominent figures and public interest.
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Dewey
Chicago
Admiral Dewey
Near
Worhead
Junk Shop Echoes and Bicycle Price Attempt
A fragmentary ad notes an echo from the junk shop promising bargains and mentions the Orient Bicycle with a caveat it will lower price as quality drops, while the seller E. C. Lacey invites readers to ask for the catalogue at 442 North Kans. Ave.
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E. C. Lacey
Awk
North Kans. Ave
The Bear a Bully
Ta coma ward special age Oriental ad Vicon signalstaken Stupeil proceeded Icanning one Tware Ll amen to grant her althord strict railway fromm Weal to Pekin The gratified Trussians demanded a franchise farm Senees from Talyuea Fu to Glan Furia Spens This route for which a franchise was asked by an English syndicate and refused Russia also obtained railway concessions from Luhan Henan Pu British residents in China are concerted over the operating of these franchises and demand that England take a firmer stand.
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Minneapolita
Minn
Tacoma
Oriental Ad
Vicon
Siga Thas Ak Stupeil
Russia
Luhan
Henan Pu
China
England
Akall
Barker Leads in Populist Line Referendum Returns
Minneapolis Minnesota April 7 The Populist state convention committee finished canvassing the Line referendum results for presidential candidates. Wharton Barker led with 1067 votes, followed by Benson Donnel 200, Thomas F Barker 300, Howard 72, Jon Harriman 143, with 3755 scattering votes in total.
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Minneapolls
Alinn
Wharton Barker
Tenation Donnel
Thomas F Barker
Howard
Jon Harriman
Itil
Fetal
Populists in Tennessee Session Endorses Governor Hope
The Peoples party meeting in Topeka convened to elect delegates to Clay Center and Fort Scott state conventions. They will endorse John W. Hreidentisal for governor and instruct delegates to support him in the Populist nomination. Also noted is a library opening with a new reading room and public reception. In Columbus, April 7, an agreement was reached in the Bellaire district. the Indianapolis scale was signed, granting a 20 percent wage increase to workers.
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Peoples Party
Swawnee County
Weber's Hall
Clay Center
Fort Scott
John W. Hreidentisal
Meation
Reading Id Art Gallery
Brary Oftelain
Topeka
Ettend
Indianapolis
Columbus
Bellaire
Spreads Like Wildfire Affects Health Tonic Ad
An old advertisement touts a health tonic promising to boost stomach liver kidneys and nerves. It claims to cure various disorders and improve overall vitality. The ad lists a price of 9 cents and cites A T Waggoner of Kansas Avenue. Also mentions Messiah Festival Concert in Lindsborg Kansas with 380 trained voices and a weather note predicting rain.
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A. T. Waggoner
Kansas Avenue
Lindsborg
Kes
Theck Island
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Mf Butler
Chase Ee
Chantaugee
Cottey
Mtu
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Hamilton
Ee Harper
Esis Hoskeil
Hudgeman
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Shas
Kiewn
Pete Sens
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Lyon
Marion
Hadi
A McPherson
Rai
Eae
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J. Bisa
Oshee
Ustarne Topas
Oltvwa Pawnee
Rawilps
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Hine
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Eid Sheriian
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Saunday Stevens
Phomius
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Ines
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E.G. Kinley
Kinley & Lannan
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Howards
Capital
Davoo
Senate
Chandler
Colo
Howe
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Cons
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al Blasford Bridge
J. Robinson
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Topeka Water Co
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Kalgan
Pekin
Barker
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