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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1897

Page

8

Out of a Job Paper Aims to Aid Unemployed Workers

Chicago authorities publish a new paper named Out-of-a-Job to advocate workers’ interests and review plans to help the poor. It promotes the Whitin Plan based on a major exchange system linking labor and goods via scrip. Local exchanges exist in Lam, Chicago, and nearby suburbs under leadership of C Tillmen and Robert Doe.

Chicago Ave H. S. Davidson BF. Sewall Lawrence Eventn Whiting Gilan Whitin Robert Ow Lam United States Chicago Exchange

Coughs and Colds Remedies Featured in Local Ads

Endorsements for Dr King New Discovery and Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedies appear from doctors and ministers in Keokuk and Illinois. Ads promote trials at J K Jones drug store and Peerless Steam Laundry offerings with prices and locations.

James L. Francis Alderian Chicago Dr. King J. K. Jones’ Drug Store Fink Street Ramsas Are Sur Chamberlain RE. Rober Ines West Sth

Late sporting news on entrant list and games

Fast riders entered for events and a big Thursday night parade by the T A A W. Kansas delegates named for fair grounds events with judges and officials. A lengthy list of professional riders and stations followed, plus baseball game notes, score details, and umpire assignments. A field event disruption at Ursph Warner’s match drew police action and field removals. Grand Rapids and Minneapolis scores and batteries noted.

Kansas de DL Moes Fair Grounds Au Gam F. DP C. G Tayman J. G. Lescher A. Murphy A. G. Sheer Theo Knattinger L.b.wyman Charles Nettels Charles Hood R. Alliitce J. Hiuling B. Mason Chas. N. Nelson Col Afex Struthers Grand Junction Lou Coburn St. Louis J. Boyum Minneapolis Minn Loyd Fowle Clarkson Iowa H.W. Lindiage Grand Island Neb Bert Hackett Olathe Kan HS Ensiow Ottaway Kane R. & Aird Topeka FC. Hunt Kansas City C.H. Watsin

Cardy Wins One Mile Open in Ottawa Cycling Meet

D E Cardy of Kansas City led the One Mile Open to victory at Ottawa Forest Park in the state circuit bicycle meet. The event drew 42 entries with several contenders including Frank Berherdt of Ealing failing to qualify after being crowded in the rut. Other results list professional and handicap events, with Cardy also winning the Three Mile handicap and teammates placing in amateur divisions.

D.E Cardy KOC Conover Ottawa Forest Park Frank Berherdt Ealing Kansas City Momer Myers Ottawwa W. B. Morrow Senny Henry Cars Emporis D. E. Cardy Kacsar City Anderson Roadhouse Tik CM. McCall van Conover Frank Blum Garnett Jamms Hergyelé Liesd Fowle A. J. Woodlief J. J. Royum Minneapolis Minn

Carnival of sport to tour Nevada this fall with main bout Sharkey Maher

A San Francisco driven carnival of sport slated for early October plans fights in Reno and Carson as rivals for the purse events. The principal attraction is the Sharkey Maher bout with Cresdon and McCoy offered a $10,000 purse for a finish fight. George Green may face Tommy Ryan if he wins, with $5,000 at stake. Additional purses include $1,800 for George Dixon vs Al Greenfield and $2,500 for Lavigne versus Eddy Connolly or Rid Me Partland. Dave Sullivan and Jim Barry meet for a $2 purse. Endorsements for Kansas election figures and a Topeka census committee follow sports items.

San Francisco Aux William A. Brady Nevada Bnakenook George Green Walcott Tommy Ryan George Dixon al Greenfield Lavigne Eddy Connolly Trce Dave Sullivan Jimmy Barry

Quieter Purchase of French Books Reveals Reed Alias

In a New York Ann Street bookshop, a mysterious man buys French titles by M. de Lesoure and related works, described as a peculiar quiet diversion. The buyer identifies himself as Thomas B. Reed, prompting questions about motive and identity.

New York Taterman France Ann Street Mundoxs M. de Lesoure Henry IV Gabrielle Brantome Leseure Mayteau Joseph Olentne Ielouk

Butterfly Collector From Wellesley Drifts to Chicago

William Denton Jr of Wellesley Massachusetts returns from a South Amelia trip with a renowned mounted butterfly collection said to be the largest and finest in the world. He showcases a leaf mimic butterfly with twig veins and fungus specks matching the real leaf. Another specimen features wings shifting from brown and black to vivid blue under different light. The butterfly reportedly hovers above peaks of the Andes and lands only to drink.

William Denton, Jr Wellesley Chicago William Denton,Jr Mass Denton South Amelia Uttler

Laundanum Tainted Meal Tells Deadly Poisoning Tale

In Louisville on August 2 Hardin Johnson his wife and daughter and Dan Hazlewood were poisoned by laudanum in food at Johnson home. Their condition deteriorated to near death. Dr. Howard administered emetic but all perished soon after. Police investigate potential jealous neighbor as motive. Separate item notes Virginia Meredith chosen to head women’s farming program at Cambridge City agricultural school.

Louisville Hardin Johnson Dauhter Dan Hazlewood Howard Johnson Haslewood Richmond Ind Aire Virginia Meredith Cambridge City Minnesota State Board of Regents Agricultural School of

While They Squabble Over Joints Citywide

City officials clash over authority to pursue aliases against seven jointists who forfeited deposits on nuisance charges. Judge Atchison and City Attorney Bird dispute warrants and paper retention, while police pressure and public sentiment push for a crackdown on remaining joints in Topeka.

Bird Atchison Mr. Bird Frank H. Foster Atchizan Charlie Curtis Messrs. Larimer Vance Poster Jose Topeka Chief Steele Temperance Committee Steele

Kansas horticulture report urges state growth and pest control

Secretary William W Barnes reports the thirty first annual meeting of the state horticultural society held in Topeka last December. The volume is small yet filled with practical utility for growers. He urges Kansas to become the leading agricultural state by expanding fruit tree plantings and promoting local produce over imports. He notes insect and fungus threats, calls for future legislation support, and praises state focus on horticulture funding. He contrasts with neighboring states and urges greater attention to arboriculture and pest regulation.

State Mesccultural Society Kansas Missouri Iowa Minnesota Michigan Moiie Horton Elias Utw Conirol

Americans harassed in Kobe and Cuba correspondents expelled

Japanese police arrest James Mullen of Boston after a hivejacket from the United States is dragged by the legs at Kobe pier. Americans were pelted by stones in Kobe. Captain General Weyler signs an order expelling New York correspondents Eduardo Garcia and George Eugene Bryson from Cuba. Bryson remains at large as of May 15.

Ars Victoria B.C Aus United States Yorktown Boston Kobe James Mullen Weyler Havens Cuba Eduardo Garcia George Eugene Bryson New York Arcla Bryson

Judge Hazen Questions Last Legislature Actions

Judge Hazen ruled that a probate judge can remove an administrator without an appeal to the district court, then withdrew the decision to continue investigation. The case involved Mrs. Louix K. Vawter, administratrix, with heirs opposing her handling of the estate. He criticized the last legislature's acts on administrators and questioned their legislative construction.

Hazen District Court Louisx K. Vawter Beirs Tudse Dolan A. W. Dana Vawter Judge Haven

Pilgrims Visit Pope Blessings Amid Mass in Vatican

Thirty two Americans led by the Bishop of Wichita and Mr Throop attended Mass in the pope's private chapel in Rome. The pope blessed Mr Throop and his family and thanked him for arranging the pilgrimage. He recalled a prior audience in March 1898 and praised mission work. The group presented the pope with Peters Peace for 300 dollars and will travel to Florence, Marseilles, and Lourdes through Saturday.

Rome Wichita Kam Throop Thrsop Bia Memily Lily Boake Father O'Kerfe Father Fredelis Cardinal Gibbons Romtor Catholic University Washington Peter Florence Maradilies Lourdes

Algerian Forest Fires Threaten Tekigh District

Oran dispatch reports enormous forest fires raging for a week in Tekigh district. The blaze covers about 20 square miles as 1500 Foreign Legion troops battle flames around the clock, yet efforts to prevent spread have failed.

London Oran Tekigh Foreign Legion

Mayon Volcano in Action and Rates Notice

Mayon Volcano in the Philippines has erupted since June 28 threatening Libog Bacoy and Mallpot with destruction. Five bodies reported. Also listed are rail fare specials to Chicago and St Louis with various July and August dates. Chamberlain's Cold Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy offered by druggists.

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