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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Apr 10, 1899

Page

2

Blues versus Orphans in Kansas City baseball game

A foggy April outing in Kansas City between the Blues and Orphans featured wet conditions and a slow infield. The visitors built a lead after the second inning, scoring three in the fourth, while Park and Meredith highlighted mound work for the Blues.

Kansas City Contequenne Kapoor Hut Easan Pander Weil Lee Wits Park Meredith Edge iCeer Ouf Sread Merwin

Rebellion Grips Touring Opera Company in Open Uprising

Chaos erupts around Lillian Rucerts and manager George Bok as tensions flare during an open rebellion within a touring opera group. University students in Philadelphia and others reportedly object to Rucerts remaining with the company, leading to confrontations, a walkout, and threats that threaten the engagement’s future. The singer’s outburst and subsequent actions by the management escalate as security and seating arrangements shift amid mounting pressure.

Lillian Rucerts George Bok Tavd Ten Pevalieg Aire Unienreliy Philade Finn Walhee- Hooper Lilien Palmer

Secret of Youthful Looks Tied to Menstrual Regularity

Advertises Branrido’s Regulator Co remedy claiming to restore normal menstruation and cure a range of female ailments. Warns irregular menses cause facial signs like dark circles and hollow cheeks, asserting the product can alleviate backache nerves and general weakness. Sold by druggists for thirty one cents.

Iain Bone Breggints EUS Bradfield Regulator CO Steaie

Ninth Victim of Rajah the Elephant at Argentine Circus

Rajah the East Indian elephant owned by Lemon Bros. killed trainer Frank Fisher in Argentine after Fisher drank and abused the animal. Fisher, 28, from Montreal, argued with his companions, entered Rajah’s pen, and was crushed as the elephant pinned him and trunked him. Fisher died about an hour later. Rajah had previously caused chaos, including a freight train raid, and is described as dangerous and prone to fits of sulkiness.

Kansas City Rajah Lemen Bros Argentine Frank Bisher Montreal Canada Lemon Bros. Circus Ralah Ahat Circus Fisher Penatas Int Omer Rajak Hujah Sam Circus Company Warehead Fister Raja Fred Semon Brow Circud Company

Eagle Kills a Deer and Eagles Take Rest of Carcass

In a Humber camp north of Arbor Villee, a bold eagle killed a deer after a swift dive and a heavy feint. The eagle could not carry the heavy carcass away but fed on about half before leaving the remains. Santa Fe council approves donating the Fort Murey reservation for school use and pays 64 cents on the dollar for Q1 bills.

Morelli Wis Lewis Breyer Humber Arbor Villee Santa Fe N. M McK McKinley City of Fort Murey

Taylor Revolt Over Contract Holdout With Chicago Club

Pitcher Jack Taylor leads Chicago club in a revolt over a contract offer. He refuses to sign for less than $2,100 to $3,000, recounting past salaries and lost value while criticizing management. Taylor cites his poor treatment since joining and contemplates minor league play for $25 weekly or self‑funded games if no deal is reached.

Chicago Topeka Sante Fe Naples Kanes City Jack Taylor Mat Callahan Hortus Taylor Eure Milwaukee Connie Mack Krow Rmistrawding Mlan Io Mucer Tam Hart

Slang for Children Advocated by Clark University President

Chicago journalist J Stanley Hall of Clark University Worcester Mass argues in favor of slang in education and for broader use of popular speech and oral storytelling. He discusses cognitive development, timing for learning writing, and cautions about overload from early studies while urging classics and myths be introduced early through spoken tale and urban anecdote.

Chicago Agrian J. Stanley Hall Clark University Worcester Mass Ile Cole Presidente Willem T. Morrie Mall Ares Hail Texan Ira Childs Cairo Din Hail ChiAhond Philtren Hull Childern Hall Sid Paris

Ayer & Co Celebrates 51st Anniversary at Lovell Mass

Ayer's Anniversary on March 15 1595 marks the fifty first anniversary of IC Ayer & Co of Cherry Pectoral and Saraaparit ie Tame. The event was celebrated at Lovell Mass with a banquet attended by hundreds of company dignitaries and the mayor. A souvenir program highlights the company's history and advertising reach in multiple languages.

Ayer IC. Ayer & Co Lovell Mnayor Ute City Dome

Smooth Swindler Attends Prayer Meeting in Wamego

A man calling himself Benjamin Whindell posed as a music teacher, attended a prayer meeting at the M. E. church, and cashing a $35 check at Union National Bank in Manhattan. He used the name Henry Gray at a local hotel and claimed California origins. He carried letters of introduction and was found with much of the stolen money while sought for other thefts in Manhattan.

Wamero Kim Moreiti House Mitchell M. Fi Chutech Phillips Manhattan M. I. Ehurel Henry Gray California

Telephone Development and Rising Investment in Telephony

The reginning of marca to today saw seventy new telephone companies formed with about 4 million dollars in capital. Predictions say over a billion dollars will be invested in telephony by next year, with up to 750000 jobs created. Automatic Exchange of Meriden plans 250000 capital. a 19000 mile copper wire order signals rapid expansion. Major four way combinations plus Kinloch and Maryland groups enter large telephonic ventures.

Marca Automatic Exchange Company Meriden Conn Kentucky Daily Telephone News New York City New England North Kinloch West Maryland Niun

Man Paralyzed After Neck Break At Maryland Hospital

Baltimore April 10 Charles Windford 45 has lay with a broken neck and full paralysis since a fall. At the University Hospital doctors feared death within a day but now cannot predict his remaining time as he pleads for his wife and endures bandaged injuries and a plaster cast.

Baltimore Charles Windford Maryland University Hospital

Women Seek Vote Rights on City License Question

Monmouth April 10. At the last city council meeting a petition with 220 women’s names asked to vote on the license issue at the coming election. The council passed a resolution requesting Representative George Barkan to introduce a bill granting women equal voting rights. The clerk forwarded the petition to Springfield.

Monmouth Tit George ©. Barkin Acensing Sloans Springfield

Insurance Sought on Famous Jersey Bull Merry Malden's Son

An application seeks $50,000.80 insurance on Merry Malden's Son a renowned Jersey bull from St Hood Farm Lowell Massachusetts. The coverage would be the highest on a bell or cow and the bull is regarded as the most famous Jersey animal alive.

Jersey Merry Malden St Hood Farm Lowell Mass

Pleads For Religion In New Hampshire Proclamation

Concord NH April 10 The governor urges Spare April 12 as last day in the state and calls for fast day union meetings across beliefs to address the decline of Christianity in rural communities. He notes towns with no church bells and villages where christening is rare and urges collective prayer for future generations.

New Hampshire Concord Iin Fatis

Vanderbilts Honeymoon at Idle Hour Estate in New York

New York reports the Vanderbilt honeymoon at Idle Hour near Oakdale with William K. Vanderbilt and his bride. An active staff bustle filled the estate as servants unpacked, tended carriages, and prepared bicycles while the couple began the day with breakfast and a stroll through the expansive grounds.

New York William K. Vanderbilt Oakdale Lime Island

Sacrificed to Blood Poison in a Personal Testimony

A damaged account recounts suffering from blood poison and its claimed transmission between generations. The writer describes years of severe sores and ulcers, ineffective medical treatments, and attempts with various remedies. A testimonial promotes a specific blood remedy as uniquely effective, asserting deep reach and permanent cures beyond other options.

T. W. la

Vanderbilt Wedding Picnic At Oakdale Train Stop

The article describes KON Tinks and the heathwusr morning programme by the Weide and groom, and an afternoon shore drive that drew crowds outside the cafe. It notes the Duke and Duchess of Ilborough planning a brief stay and a special train to Oakdale where William Vanderbilt and bride passed, with Vanderbilt paying the conductor $200 for the crew. John Timpson the engineer, Flo in charge of the engine.

Weide Ilborough William K. Vanderbilt White Oakdale Vanderbilt King Mr. Vanderbilt John Timpson Flo Duke and Duchean Marlborough

Dogs Trigger Fire Alarm at Park Avenue House

A New York City fire alarm was triggered at 1227 Park Avenue when a barking dog woke Mrs. Woerter at 5 am. smoke and fire were found in the vestibule woodwork near the letter boxes as the dogs of ten families bayed, and firefighters extinguished the blaze.

New York Park Avenue St. Bernard

City Officers in Jail after Court Contempt in Eureka Springs

Eureka Springs officials Mayor Pickard Marshal Coffey Walter Superintendent Campbell and Street Commissioner Willis were arrested Saturday night and jailed in Berryville until August unless they relent or Judge Pittman changes orders. They refused to turn water back on to Basin Spring bath houses, defying court directions while preferring jail over compliance.

Eureka Springs Ark Pickard Coffey Walter Campbell Willis County Jalil Berryville Pittman Basin Spring Bath Houses Wally

Steel Plant Planned at Whiting by Rockefeller and Frick

Rockefeller and Henry C. Frick secured passage of a riparian rights bill in Indiana and plan a steel plant at Whiting. They bought property there after exploiting the harbor bill and intend to build a long lake pier and steel plant near the harbor site. The project aims to locate a northern titanium plant with harbor access for shipping.

Rockefeller and Frick Whiting Indianapolh Ind John D. Rockefeller Henry C. Prick Indiana

Reds defeat Vets 6 to 4 in cold game before 3000

Cincinnati Reds played in cold weather before about 3000 fans. Colts edged Vets 6 to 4. Batteries: Vets Phillips Hahn and Wood. Colts Taylor Hawley and Peltz.

Cincinnis W. Apresy Cincinnnati Reds Vets Phillips Hahn Wood Teylor Hawley Peltz

Found buried treasure near San Antonin Texas

A report describes discovering a wooden box in a pasture containing over 100 Spanish doubloons dating to 1700 and a jeweled ebony cross. The hoard, valued at thousands of dollars, includes rings and bracelets with varied stones. The finder claims the treasure is substantial but exact totals remain undisclosed.

San Antonin Tex

Fish Trust Wins in Michigan Legislature Closed Season Retained

Lansing April 10 The commercial fishermen of Michigan failed to repeal the closed season for whitefish and trout. The Senate defeated the repeal bill after House approval by a large majority, a victory for the fishers.

Michigan Laken Lansing Mich Senate Txter House

To Wed a Millionaire Miss Catherine Miller to Wed Captain Norman

Miss Catherine Miller of Springfield Ohio and Captain Heaney Norman of Bath Maine plan marriage soon after meeting at a Boston Adventists convention. Norman, a millionaire, recently donated 400000 to the Adventist church for charitable use. The couple intends a wedding trip after the ceremony.

Catherine Miller Springfield Eprinefield. v Miller Boston Cpt Heaney Norman Bath Norman bin Bride Barat Melbourne Siniapores

PAYS TO BE HONEST AT KA NAX CITY CORNER

At the corner of Thirteenth and Walnut in Kanax City on a Saturday evening JT B Piper a horse buyer from Mound Valley dropped a $250 pocket book from his pocket. Sim Hureins a barber on West Thirteenth street saw the loss, picked up the pocket book and returned it. Piper rewarded Hureins with cash.

Kanax City Thirteenth and Walnut Street JT. B. Piper Mound Valley Sim” Hureins West Thirteenth Street

Free Hot Oil Cure Promise to Rheumatic Sufferers

An unreliable advertising offer promises a free trial bottle of Herculean Hot Oil to readers with rheumatic and neuralgic pains. The notice urges recipients to write or visit a druggist to obtain the sample and implies a strong health benefit without specific medical support. It lacks clear addresses and verifiable details.

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