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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1899
Page
2
A historical ad fragment extols Dr. Pierce's Medical Discovery as a universal remedy for many illnesses. It claims to strengthen the back, purify the blood, and restore vitality, urging careful use by workers and warning of death by neglect. Testimonials tout relief from illness after two bottles.
Logansport Indiana residents Avge and D Be W Wrtcomb and F J Blackburn local residents of Milam Counts and neighbors report search for 11 year old Nelle Berger after Jones reportedly abducted her. A berry picking trip in July is tied to the disappearance. a witness described hearing cries and seeing a man and the girl near a marsh before she vanished. Authorities plan a manhunt with rewards and mobilized community inquiries.
Horrific zoo incident at the Philadelphia venue as nine gray wolf pups were dragged from their den and killed by adults amid a chaotic crowd. Keeper Laver explains the cannibalistic fate and warns extinction is possible if separation from parents continues.
An unnamed mother of eight credits a visit to Champerfa Solis Cholera and Diarrhoea cures for saving her young daughter. She praises a medicine she says cured illness and eased extreme anxiety, urging others to use the Cream made from pure messi.
A Scottish American feature lauds Glasgow for low water rates and public works. It notes expansion of the Loch Katrine aqueduct, sewage treatment at Dalmarnock, and revenue from city utilities. The article highlights electric lighting, markets profits, sanitation, parks, and the push for expanded telephone and exhibit facilities to benefit residents.
Detroit reports show Rev Charles Sheldon of Topeka as a popular figure for his book In His Steps. The piece weighs risks and value of an endowed Christian newspaper, debating audience, ads, news coverage, and how to balance faith with journalism while preserving editorial integrity.
Denver to Colorado Springs and Pueblo hosts a cryptic masonic pilgrimage from August 6 to 13, 1899. An greatly reduced round trip fare via Union Pacific is advertised for travelers from Kansas and Nebraska. Also mentions a cholera remedy and travel promotions.
Detroit crowds greet former secretary of war General Russell A Alger with a multi hour homecoming in Michigan. A parade of militia veterans and 1000 guarders accompany a six car special from Toledo and a 400 strong reception committee muster. Alger lauds U S victory in Spain and pledges to return to private life amid praise and sharp governor Pingree remarks on press attacks.
Aug 3 Oceanside hotel at Magnolia Seaside Massachusetts reports a theft from the Peterson family of Wheeling West Virginia. Diamonds valued at 3000 and $225 in cash missing from three trunks. room showed disturbance but locks and contents varied. Mrs Peterson found jewels missing from a trunk later.
The Pall Mall Gazette reports William Waldorf Astor renounced American citizenship to ally with aristocracy in Britain, citing tax avoidance as a motive. New York taxes on his real estate were not disputed, but personal holdings faced disputes with tax officials.
A fragmented report notes Mathe has quit his count amid fashion industry chatter. The general opinion labels him a capable addition, though the exact context and dates are unclear due to the damaged OCR fragments.
Chicago tax drama unfolds as the board of review targets wealthy firms. Reports say Marshall Field’s assessment may jump from 250,000 to 2,200,000 with Higginbotham’s value pegged at 590,000. Officials expect totals to surpass last year by about 145 million, signaling a broad push on property owners and corporations amid tense testimony and scrutiny.
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