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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1897

Page

2

FOLLOWING THE HOUNDS. Dr Pierce cures nervous weakness

A damaged 19th century ad touts Dr R V Pierce remedies for feminine weakness and nervous exhaustion. It claims scientific treatment to restore strength, vigor, and composure, featuring The Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. It urges mail orders and free medical letters from the Buffalo, New York clinic.

Falo Ron R. V. Pierce Pierce Pieror Durer Pieroe Buffalo, N.Y

Scott Bros Ice Cream Wagon Daily Deliveries

Scott Bros offer pure cream ice cream made in Topeka for twenty years with local delivery wagons reaching doors daily. They promise affordable treats for families and special orders for parties social picnics and town events. Telephone 622 for service.

Scott Bros Minny

Debs Forms Social Democracy Plan to Challenge Plutocracy

Chicago reports Eugene V. Debs aims to found a national Social Democracy to replace the Populist base, with a Chicago backed program that includes a local Milwaukee push next spring for city offices. The movement would organize branches, unions, and a weekly to daily Chicago paper, seeking to seize public power and end capitalist control.

Chicago Eugine Debs Iis Ontario St Louis Hali Teller Alten Friends Bryan Hivents Fuye Nes Bokd Leb LeWenler Magusture Ature Inte Atte Vounell Morta Sune Ntope National Council Deba AM Elfizena Social Democracy of America Imre Boruos Commonwealth Deve Schaine Detm Algora Tvs Milwaukee Wisconsin Holt

Debs plan sparks fight with Populists for 1890 election

The article outlines a rising campaign machinery as Debs and his followers push to transform the 1890 race. Milwaukee and Chicago are noted as invasion targets as leaders seek to elect Populist congressmen and challenge Debs aligned factions at the national capital. The Populists deny weakness, yet eye the Brecker strategy amid party factional tensions.

Milwaukee Chicaro Cilea Ibis @ Wreck Debs

Great New York Water Power Plant Planned Near Massena

Greater Than NEA ARA reports plans for the world’s largest water power plant to be built on the US side of the St Lawrence near Massena. John Bogart of Wall Street prepared the plans and contracts. Stewart & Co. on Wall Street handles the finances and a million dollars in bonds underwrite the project. The plant, powered by 5000 horsepower turbines, aims to harness the St Lawrence rapids with little limit to output.

St Lawrence River New York St Lawrence John Bogart Wall Street Stewart & Co Stewart Massena United States St. Lawrence Messena Nira Falls Engiiah

Cleveland Interest in politics remains after retirement claim

Washington correspondent reports Grover Cleveland not out of politics. An ex-official visiting Buzzard's Bay noted Cleveland’s continued influence, predicting Ohio will vote Republican this fall. Also included is a testimonial about Chamberlain's remedy and a brief rail fare notice for Union Pacific tickets to Chicago and St. Louis with dates and agents listed.

New York Washington The Mall and Express Grover Cleveland Cleveland Buxzard S Bay M. Cleveland Ohio Buckeye

De Witt's Little Early Risers Advertised in West

Local advertisement touts De Witt's Little Early Risers as a remedy for constipation biliousness and stomach and liver troubles. The pitchy copy references mineral water and presents W Phillips and G Stansfield at 632 Kansas as vendors.

W. Phillips W. Eighth St de Witt Hitepis G. Stansfield Kansas

Turned Back at Yukon Border as Provisions Run Short

Tacoma reports mounted police at the British line refuse Yukon entrants without a full year’s supply. Few prospectors have reached the interior as the Queen returns, and authorities warn many will be unable to advance this winter due to scarce provisions and pack animals.

Tacoma Wash Queen Alaska Mounted Police Northwest Territory Yukon Country White Juneau Sound Skaguay White Pass Alfred Kunmer Oakland Cal Skazuay Dyea Mexico Ely Topeka Biraquay Victoria Skagway Bay Dye Skaguay Bay

Fleece Gov Bushnell Case Spurs Miner Relief Plot

Ex representative Van Pelt in Columbus accuses a bogus relief committee of soliciting funds from state officials a plan to aid Jackson county miners. Gov Fungwell among alleged victims, with others surprised by prior arrivals at the state house. Mint reopens in San Francisco as Klondike miners arrive with gold dust and buckskin pouches amid expectations of melt proceeds.

Columbus van Pelt Jackson San Francisco Aug United States Mint Frank A. Leech Wells-Parzo | & Company

New Great South American Kidney Cure Offers Quick Relief

Relief in six hours from distressing kidney and bladder disease through the New Great South American Kidney Cure. The remedy promises prompt relief for pain in the bladder kidneys and urinary passages in both sexes and aids with water retention. Sold by Geo W Stansfield and Sim Drue Co at 682 and 607 Kansas Ave Topeka Kan. Webb buys and sells tickets. 6 Kan Ay.

Geo. W. Stansfield Kansas Ave Sim Dr

Great Meeting of Strikers in Alleghany County

Pittsburg Aug 2 Five thousand miners gathered at McCrea School House for a day of speeches and labor banners. The crowd remained orderly despite tensions with authorities and hunger, praising peaceful conduct and planning camps in Plum Creek and Sandy Creek with Camp Determination as headquarters.

Pittsburg McCrea Curtte Creek Purtle Creek M. P. Carrick Painters’ and Decorators Unison W. A. Carney Amalgamated Assication Mary G. Jones Sandy Creek Oak Hill Dolan McCoy Hypoeraphical Union Printera Turtle Creek Plum Creek Center School House

Wanamaker Hits Tariff and Prosperity Critique

Philadelphia August 3 ex-Post master General Wanamaker derides claims that April through July improved the tariff. He says the tariff bill fails to aid the treasury and notes the government must raise revenue differently if needed. He argues tariff should balance imports and U S needs with fair distribution across regions.

Philadelphia Wanamaker Treasury Wangmaker United States

Tariff Debate and Economic Outlook with Wanamaker

The interview critiques the Dingley tariff three year horizon and imports, arguing prosperity will grow as Americans use home capital and employ workers. Wanamaker notes the need to recognize current tariff provisions and adjust the best clauses while minimizing hurtful ones to revive national prosperity.

Mr. Wanamaker Bone Cully

Peaches for a Song as Cheap Colorado Fruit Hits Streets

Denver vendors hawk early Colorado peaches at 25 cents a box amid a glut as the bottom falls from the market. J. M. Stone of the Western Slope association explains prices were forced to move ripened fruit, with better peaches promised next week as shipments to Omaha and Des Moines begin.

Colorado Denver J. M. Stone Western Slope Association Omaha Des Moines

National Gymnastic Teachers meeting in Milwaukee

The National Gymnastic Teachers association held its second session in Milwaukee on August 3. Arthur Knoch of Cincinnati discussed gymnasia in high schools and traced Cincinnati’s physical education history. Dr Henry Hartung spoke on gymnastic waders. A committee including Suder and Einer of Chicago Fleck Milwaukee Kintewater St Louis and Pertuch Philadelphia will draft a plan for free popular exercises and a new marking system to be reviewed at the next convention in San Francisco.

Milwaukee Arthur Knoch Cincinnati Henry Itartung Mesars Suder and Einer Fleck Kintewater St Louis Pertuch Philadelphia San Francisco

Florence land firms sell for sixty thousand dollars

A Florence Alabama report states all property of the Florence Land Mining and Manufacturing company and the Florence Educational and Development company sold at auction to N. C. Elting for $60,000. The property, once valued at $3,000,000, had been acquired by land companies before the 1888 boom.

St. Louis Post Dispatch Florence Alabama Mining and Manufacturing Company Florence Educational and Development Company Aucion N. C. Elting

Professors at Brown Protest Action Over Dr Andrews Presidency

A formal remonstrance from Brown University professors to the corporation protests the body’s action regarding Professor Andrews. It emphasizes freedom of thought and speech and urges reconsideration. The document notes a surge in student numbers since his presidency and is supported by a professor majority.

Providence Brown University Andrews

Penitentiary sermon draws 1400 convicts and 100 citizens

Joliet Aug 4 an audience of over 1400 male convicts and 100 citizens gathered to hear Mrs Ballington Booth speak for the Volunteer Salvation Army. Brig. Geo Fielding and Lieut. Charles Morse outlined the movement’s reach and impact in the citys reform efforts. Ticket details listed for Route transportation to Chicago Topeka St Louis and Santa Fe routes. Also advertisements for Wall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer and One Minute Cough Cure from G W Stausheid at 632 Kansas Avenue.

Volunteers Booth Brig Geo. Fielding Charles Morse Volunteer Salvation Army Ain Topeka St Louis Santa Fe Wall

Bradfield Regular for Co Atlanta Ga at $1.00 Pew Bottle

A historic notice announces Bradfield Regular for Company in Atlanta Georgia priced at one dollar per pew bottle.

ArLanTa,Ga

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Fourth and Taylor Streets Dudley Sth Avenue Hugues Times Sos John Dudley Teprks Ave Nad Sb Topeka Transfer Co BACON Eagle's Mary eTort Iiusewify Shawnee Building and Loan Association Cit Deb NEW Party Eugene V. Debs NEW Social Democracy Pennsylvania Mint Steler Mwwn Sol Union Pacific FL A. Lewis Cis Kansas Avenue J. G. Putton Klondike Bushnell Minere Stars and Stripes Alleghany County McCrea School Peaches Mra Ballington Booth Joliet Prison G. W. Stausheid Bradfield Cosmopolitan Prescott Lake Michigan and Lake Superior Transportation CO Indian Territory J. Bradley Mer Enet Fit Steere Topkins MASEA ST. Louis Rug CO Frankite Ave Louie, IO Lopeka Carpet Cleaning Works Agenta
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