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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1896

Page

8

The Curve of Medical Wonder in a 19th Century Ad

An advertising piece touts a cure for chronic ailments claiming scientific backing and Urey’s involvement. It promises to purify blood, remove toxins, restore vitality, and treat nerves and energy, urging readers to mail 3 cents for a sample and a full copy from the World’s Medical Association. It cites Towanda Institute and Buffalo address as local anchors.

Leavis Towanda Buflain Bille Ny Faril Pigyon Gulendi Dini Mrnical Association Duftle

International Labour Union backs free universal education plan

The London congress favors government funded education from kindergarten to university with free access and public maintenance for scholars, including arts and sciences. It condemns child night and travel work for extended hours. Jeroen Keir Hardie warns such expenses could lead to higher crime.

London International Sicialint Labor Anc Rade Union Congress Jeroen Keir Hardie Ee Ani

No Work, So They Die Inespective Houshold Tragedies

In a chaotic report from a local desk, several individuals including Ivy H-Duyen Chisko and J Currington are linked to deaths from self harm or accidental harm while out of work. The piece notes an inquest is awaited and mentions a bottle laced with poison and carbolic acid involved in the deaths.

Chisko Ivy H—Duyen J. Currington Prerick Michel Onpett

Miss Hodgins Personal Crisis Report

Centralia woman unable to secure a position, despondent over employment prospects, reportedly committed suicide by jumping into a well last evening at 7 o'clock. Details indicate a school teaching post in a country district was sought amid financial and social pressures.

Centralia Hila Hersele Emma

Tomblin Case At Bank Insolvency Trial In Town

The case involves Tomblin linked to the Hunk of Goodkind and a bank insolvency. The jury found mixed verdicts with motions for a new trial pending and the matter set for the next term of the court. Jurors recommended continued proceedings as officials pursue further evidence and potential retrial.

Tomlin MT. Teshlin State Board of Ten Tomblin Goodkind

Santa Fe Route Return Fare Includes Lake Trip

A historic note describes a one fare round trip on the Santa Fe route labeled as the Home Road with a Lake option. The fragment mentions a schedule or price tied to August 71 and references a figure or title The King of Pile with a person or place named Benchams-BESCHAMS.

Pile

Texas Populists confront Bryan electors clash in party rift

Kansas Populists debate strategy as Abilene meeting looms with pressure to nominate Bryan and Watson electors. Dentons and Jones press for unity, while Democratic leaders warn against disunity. Vincent’s letter hints at cross-state tensions and possible petitions to align Texas Populist action with Democratic plans.

Watson Karieas Bryan Jones Chatman Butler Blave Cen Vincent Honham Tex Ansas Nebraska Bivan Iral- Yetton Nso Kansas Texas Kennas Winfield BE Logis BroMenthal Kansas City Times

Sunday church services listed under multiple congregations

Church notices detail Sunday readings and services at First Church of God Second United Presbyterian Dunker North Christian Seaback Congregational Spain Fourteenth Street Van Buren Fourteenth and Van Buren First Christian Bucild ball Caveman and Clay streets and other local chapels. Preachers include Tam James GO Hunt J. M. Brown and D. D Royle. Topics range from Keeping the Feast to Charity and David’s Hinde with plans for Communion sermons and baptisms.

First Church of God Katona Avenue Tam Second United Presbyterian Church Huntoon and Polk Streets Tey James GO. Hunt Agena Dunkerd Oakland JM. Mobler A. G. Alderman Comunion Spain F. Hokmica Manin D. D Royle First Christian Church Bucild Ball Caveman Clay Streets Sivas Ehurrisam Kansas Methodist

Minnesota and Michigan Friction Over Free Silver Clash

Washington Ave reports Minnesota teetering toward free silver as J Lind ex congressman backed by Bryanites looms for governor. Swedish and Norwegian voters sway factions while Republicans warn of Aryanist tactics. Michigan faces fierce free silver turmoil impacting McKinley prospects.

Washington, Ave Minnesota Merriam Cash Davis J. Lind Bryan Acket Lind Lind Tate Michigan Walt McKinley Sand Marc Hanna Free Sliverltes Ae McKinley Eker Chit

Western silver and westerners in national debate

Washington dispatch recounts a long letter praising Western America for bold nationalism and readiness to press policy without outside consent. It cites editors and papers from Spokane to Tacoma, naming W H Cowles and the Spokesman-Review as vocal advocates of free silver and Western enterprise amid attacks from Dana and others.

Washington The Post West Cox Ashe Aparchieta Dana New York Sun John &. Dana Oakenate Frank Hiscock New York Republican Party Aix Sens Yaktra Tacoma Cook W. H. Cowles the Cowles Medill Chicago Tribune Spokesman-Review Spokane W. Hi. Cowles Star Joseph Medi Br. Coleres

Bucklen's Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters Ad

Local newspaper ad copy promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts bruises sores and skin issues with a money back guarantee at 25 cents per box. Also touts Electric Bitters as a nerve and blood tonic claimed to restore vigor and aid digestion. available via J K Jones at Kansas Avenue. Additional notes promote Beggs Hair Renewer and Peerless Steam Laundry offerings with contact details and services.

Bucklen J K. Jones Pirth Kanaus Thake Senate JK Jones Drag Store Kansas Avenue

Fight Over Bella Fox Sparks Rooftop Duel in New York

In Riverside Drive, two gilded youths aged 29 and 28 fought over the merits of actresses Della Fox and Edna Wallace Hopper. Charles Van Sickle and David Levison clashed after a heated argument spread by Meyers. The rooftop brawl at a vacant house left Levison with a leg injury and both sides bruised, with Meyers acting as referee and four witnesses present.

New York Riverside Drive Della Fox Edna Wallace Hopper Charles Fowler van Sickle David Marler Lelvaon Levison van Sickle Herbert Edgar Meyers Delia Fox Levinon Meyers Hanes

Explosion Delays Victor Street After Powder Blast

At 10 yesterday the Victor crowd fled in confusion when a 50 pound box of giant powder used for water mains exploded in front of Victor Hardware on South Third. Several suffered cuts from glass and splinters. Mike Ryan sustained eye injuries, J Holmes and William Milburn also injured. Doctors hope to save Ryan’s sight.

Victor Col. Aue Vistor Avenue South Third Street Victor Hardware Company Burt Mike Ryan Eysnicht J. Holmes Everely William Milburn Broker Gloss Wead

Big Wager On Weinelyon Presidential Hopeful

New York Aug 1 Louis Lombard of Lomberdate North Bay New York wagers ten thousand to five thousand that the boy orator of the Palite will not be the next president. He bets in gold only and demands one hundred percent men staked by any taker. Lombard is a successful businessman and could stake more if desired.

Gonza Fe Kaneos City Lusita Fe New York Louis Lombard Lomberdate North Bay United States Lombard

Amphions Shed Music For Fatih Festival Request

At the Committee of Fifteen meeting the motion of Mr Greenwald unifiedly asked the Amphion club to furnish music for the Fatih Festival. They praised the Amphion voices and noted the Modocs have already been asked to sing by the Reunion Committee. It is hoped the Amphions will act as Topeka’s club did. Grant Monument Progressing in New York reports substantial advances with scaffolding removed and exterior visible though interior work remains to be finished.

Greenwald Amphion Club Mr.Greenwald Topeks Club

New 3:10 P.M. Vestibule Train to New York Debuts

Chicago's Telareeset lines introduce a new 3:10 p.m. through service to New York via the Lehigh Valley route. The train features a Pullman buffet sleep dining car and day coach, all vestibule, promising fast comfort on the express eastbound run. L. R. Morrow, City Ticket Agent, 103 Clark Street. The notice also promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a quick relief for coughs, noting safety for children.

Chicago New York Tehigh Valley R. R St Clary River Niagara Falls Lehigh Valley Pullman L. R. Morrow Clark Street G. W. Stanafield

Eight Hours Again Enforced in State House Ground Work

Kansas City Gravel Bank workers on the state house grounds were told that eight hours equals a day’s work starting Friday. The executive council had contracted to complete its part, while the contractor pressed workers to put in ten hours. Labor Commissioner Hind prepared to pursue legal action as the eight hour rule took effect, ending prior overlong schedules.

State House Kansas City Executive Council Mes Wen W. G. Hind

Texas Fever Outbreak Reported in Potawatomi and Montgomery

The livestock sanitary board studied ten days of Texas fever cases in Montgomery and Potawatomi counties. Nine cattle died after moving from Kansas City to Blaine, with quarantine in an isolated pasture and no new cases reported. A man named Ryan shipped cattle and faces investigation.

Voard Montgomery Potthwatomie Ryan Kansans City Blaine Pottawatomie County

It Does Not Pay to Experiment with Medicines Beggs Purifier

A twenty year record supports Beggs Blood Purifier as the best known formula for enriching the blood and eliminating impurities that breed disease. for sale by all druggists.

Iowa safely Republican says Senator Allison after Chicago visit

Senator W Allison of Iowa arrived in Chicago, staying at the Auditor ium Anniex, then will travel to the shore for two weeks of campaign work. He voiced confidence in a Republican majority in Iowa, noted farmer discontent, and urged energetic efforts. He praised the loyal silver faction’s organization and warned Republicans to keep working hard.

Allison Chicago W. Ballison Jawa Anniex Towa Rand

Colorful banker leads Philadelphia bound venture

J Z Sanders president of a colored Penny Savings and Exchange House in Chinrtotta travels to Philadelphia with a plan for a $14,000 paid in capital by January 1060. He notes Republicans gain among former Democrats and describes a Missouri South marketing trip featuring rail fare offers and a Missouri book promotion.

York J. Z. Sanders Penny Savings and Fixebange House Chinrtotta Ae Raw Phindelphia Sanders

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