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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1897
Page
2
A largely promotional notice extolling Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as the safe, pleasant remedy to aid infant digestion. It cites weak and overfed babies, praises the product, includes a notarized testimonial from a Buffalo mother, and markets the tablets for all stomach and bowel troubles in children and adults.
Chicago reports the Social Democracy board selecting three commissioners to locate the first colony site, with Richard J. Hinton Cyrus Field Willard and W P Bortams named. The group plans careful ground review, favors Washington Utah Colorado or other states, and aims to show large-scale cooperation is practical while denouncing free silver critics.
A newly opened bridge over Duluth and Superior boasts the world’s longest draw span. The structure spans hall and 60 feet wide, weighs 2,000 tons, and relies on electric power for operation. Two railway tracks, two trolley tracks, two warons, and two sidewalks traverse the bridge.
Debshaw and local leaders describe the Social Democracy as a noncompromising force aiming to build a national coalition. They report applications from 17 states and even London Ontario, with a commission to select a site for the first colony and a pledge to send self supporting and law abiding reformists to states.
Minnesota and South Dakota report Aug 4 witnessed a cattle stampede across the Cheyenne River range. Nick Reonan rode ahead on a bicycle to divert the herd, turning to face the stampede and yelling to halt them, but the cattle surged forward until the panic subsided and the cattle were rounded safely. The event drew laughter from cowboys and highlighted the bicycles as a new tool in range management.
Hebtehem Pa Aug 4 The post mortem examination on Stephen Gasper the Hungarian murdered by Andrew Smaydo showed Gasper lived for more than M hours with a wound three eighths of an inch wide in his heart Smaydo s knife went through one of his victim s ribs In the left chest cavity there was a three pound blood clot
The Storthing today approved a bill setting pricing measures for foreign trade. Details in the measure indicate adjustments to tariffs and duties affecting import costs and currency values.
The plan estimates a 1127 kilometer Chelybinsk to Vladivostock leg at 3 kilometers per hour taking 296 hours for the full route totaling 1419 kilometers. Current time via Suez and Canadian Pacific is 8 and 28 days respectively. with Ostend Warsaw pace the journey could be seven and a half days.
Buford Colorado August 4. B F Vaughn a Philadelphia millionaire is completing a large game park near White River stockpiling S bideler Doom and Lamb ranches with four mile fence lines. He plans to stock with game from other states and build a lavish house with timber from local forests and an envisioned electric plant. He has spent over 50000 dollars and will use the estate most of the year.
The Chicago department stores face a dry goods ordinance barring sale of meats and alcoholic liquors in stores with dry goods, clothing or hardware. The One Business Men's association plans to test the law by arresting a store manager within 24 hours. The 100,000 traders say they are fighting to exist as department stores vow to contest the ordinance. A second measure requires stores selling fish, salt or smoked meats and sausages to obtain butchers licenses.
San Francisco reports a British bid to possess Palmyra Island disputed by Luther Wilcox of Honolulu who claims the isle for himself and partners Pred Wundenberg and William Kinney. They say they obtained a title from the Pacific Navigation Co which purchased it from Hawaii. the government counters through historic discovery and colonization by Captain Begton in 1862.
Chicago reports mark Baldwin 71, plans to lead 25 to 30 men to the Yukon for lode mining. He will ship gear by sea, skip fall voyages, and expects to reach Dawson City by September. Young sculptor G. M. Van Note and English title holder Dr Westwood also head for Alaska with associates.
The Tennessee Centennial Exposition marks a nationwide showcase on theLouisville and Nashville line offering extensive exhibits and foreign and home attractions. Visitors are urged to attend bicycle races in Topeka and see fast racing acts, with low travel rates and music accompanying the event.
New York World reports the 15 percent tariff on imported hides will raise heavy sole leather prices. The United Leather Company, led by Armour Swift and Morris, is accused of delaying a 4 cent rise, profiting while farmers and workers bear the burden. The piece details the hide trust, its backers, and the impact on shoe costs and working families.
The Santa Fe Route will run cheap excursions on August 17 September 7 21 and October 5 19 1897 to Arkansas Arizona Oklahoma Texas Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico and various points. One rate plus for round trip with liberal limits and stop overs. Free literature describing lands in the Great Southwest available from W J Bisck GP A A D&S PL Ry Topeka Kan.
Special excursion to Buffalo and return via the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern trains. August 21st departure from Chicago, round trip priced at $10.00. Part of the trip may be by boat at no extra cost. Return can be extended to September 20th. Full information from B. P. Humphrey or K. Wilber in Chicago. Peerless Steam Laundry ad ends notice.
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