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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1897

Page

8

Dr Pierce's Medical Adviser and Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed

A testimonial themed piece promotes Dr Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser and Golden Medical Discovery for ailments linked to harsh work conditions and exposure. It cites malaria liver trouble and consumption as common risks, praising the products for improving appetite digestion liver function and blood quality, with multiple patient endorsements from Tulsa County and others.

Inmenbauer Dr. Pierce Common Sense Dispensary Medical Association Buffalo N.Y Pierce Atrant B.dill Zanto Tulsa

Wonderful Woman Horoscope of Topeka healer Mrs King

Mrs King Saya Thorp discusses Mrs Alice Gray Livingston King and her visit to the reputed healer Mrs Thompson. The astro reading places Thompson born February 4, 1856 in Dan tribe Trinity. claims healing powers, psychic influence, and potential for education, private classes, and masseur work. King asserts Thompson’s powers echo across observers, suggesting extraordinary abilities and transformative potential.

Alice Gray Livingston King Efehth Mor Street Lucinda mameRius Carrigges Topeka Mrs. Thompson Mrs. King Lovinds ‘Thompson Jupiter Hagen Sie

Salina officials miss Aunt Lucinda as crowd blocks access

Salina commissioners Carrot and County Treasurer McAdams returned from Topeka where they urged the state board of equalization to curb tax hikes. In Saline County they sought a look at the famed healer Aunt Lucinda but crowds and long lines kept them from reaching her shanty.

Salina Carrot McAdams Topeka State Board of Equalisation Topeke Lucinda Negriss Alice Con Dowmanmess Carroll Salle County Sengih Carl McAdams Hey Hind

Chicago Bicycle Tax Sparks Mixed Uptake at City Offices

In Chicago on August 5, owners rushed to city offices seeking license tags under a new bicycle ordinance. Charles C. Carlton was among the first, receiving a tag after presenting an order. Crowd size stayed manageable, with around 150 licenses issued and many applicants for revisions. Taxes for other vehicles were also in play as officials awaited a chancery court decision.

Chicago Charles C. Carlton North Halstead Street Kelsey St Washington Boulevard Durie Bown Mall Thutger Lo

Felts Puts Wings to Trial at Pike's Peak Flight Test

Willis Felts, aiming to fly from Pike's Peak summit, test flew his aeroplane at various altitudes near Colorado Springs. He notes air resistance is lower at higher elevations and plans further trials next Saturday and Sunday.

W. F. Felts Pike’s Peak Cultendo Springs Willis Felts Pike's Peak Darius Green Ward Rock Felis Stout Resii Sulion

Senator Hills Views on Unified Monetary Conference

Denver August 5 Senator Hill discusses prospects for an international monetary conference. He notes no new news from England suggesting any favorable action on silver and warns telegrams could mislead the public. He doubts England will agree to proposals and cites past experience with Britain maintaining its position.

Denver United States England Wsorland

London Times foresees end of cheap money era in New York

A London Times synopsis warns that New York’s money market may be nearing the end of cheap money as heavy purchases of American securities affect credit. It suggests autumn wheat and cotton shipments will only balance the U.S. indebtedness to Europe for wool and similar imports, amid global trade strains. An adette then touts a salve for skin ailments and a laundry service offer.

London Times London the Times Seveth New York United Tates Europe

Topeka Letter Calls Lucinda Thompson Fraudulent Healer

A Topeka doctor’s note, hand written in one hand and another in Mads Dunstue’s, to the editor of The State Journal, denounces Lucinda Thompson as a fraud and claims she falsified cures for consumption and other diseases. The letter labels her the city’s greatest fraud and attacks the journal’s past statement as grossly misrepresented.

Topeks Mads Dunstue Jeanbreahd State Journal Lucinda Thompson Lester Topeka Madge Donahue Welther

Salina earns spot in next state meet and L A W officers named

The eleventh annual Kansas division L A W business session ended quietly with nominations for chief consul J J Bishop from Topeka J Donovan and W C Reichenschbach for secretary treasurer The meeting discussed past court decisions and hotel consuls across the state and set a future meeting by mail ballot within sixty days

Lawrence, Aux. i Kansas Manley Teague W. C i. Reichesbach Joe Oiinger Ahute Reine Cidee Mat Wheelmett Eded Leleh Hutchinson Maxwell Itsburg Hain Lewyanwarth

Reds and Pirates split two in Cincinnati on Aug. 3

Reds and Pirates played a doubleheader in Cincinnati with high tension and a serious incident. In the first game Killen pitched for the visitors, giving up fifteen hits as Cincinnati won 9 to 2. A bench incident led to Umpire Hurst arrest after an object was thrown, and Hed Pittminn replaced him. Attendance was about 8,000. In the second game Cincinnati again won, 6 to 3, with Dwyer, Ghret, and Scriven starring for Cincinnati and Gardner and Merritt for Pittsburgh. The Cardinals and Indians also played in a separate report with Louisville defeating Cleveland 4 to 0 and St. Louis topping Chicago 12 to 1. Cincinnati and Pittsburgh’s doubleheader headlines dominated the page, with other scores from St. Louis and Brooklyn.

Pittsburg Cincins Reds Pirates Killen Darkre Hurst Routers Jon Carthyrelles Hed Pittminn Geome BALE Cincinnaai Cincinnati Rhines and Petts Pillsburg Sugden REE Cineinnati Pittsburs Munn Aces Dwyer Ghret Scriven Gardner Aferritt Louisville Cleveland Toulille Ade Tavits BiekeLt Umiptey Walt Wantuin Tebeas Lonteville Schial Burlett Empire

Newton and El Dorado Spark First Series Tilt

August baseball note from Newton shows a close opener with both sides strong at bat. Connor, Watch, and Hiner contributed for Newton while El Dorado’s lineup battled hard, with a final division edge in a high tempo game.

Newton el Dorado Oner Connor Watch Hiner

Topeka Cycle Races Feature Fast West Field

A strong Topeka meet opens with a parade tonight and two days of races at the fair grounds starting tomorrow at 2 pm. Nearly 75 riders from Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska and Colorado are listed, including McCall Omaha Eberhardt Anderson Sager Mills Tompkins Conover Hafer and White, with tandems and special events shaping a high level contest.

Topeka West Kansas State Fair Grounds McCall Omaha Frank Eberhardt Kansas Anderson St. Louis Sager and Mills Denver Fowler Mieratien Hall Barnett Mierstien Tompkins Los Angeles Conover Kansas City Baris Himstreet White Hafer St. Paul Belbe Liye Salina Lawrence Syrenkinis Deere

Everhard Outpoints Kelly in Twelve Round Fight

New Orleans boxer Jack Everhard defeats Spider Kelly after twenty rounds in San Francisco. Everhard, stronger and faster in close, gains the decision though Kelly shows cleverness. The bout ends after a gash opened by a left swing in the fourteenth round. Meanwhile Rockwell, a San Francisco baseball figure and manager, dies at age 42 from meningitis.

Kelly San Francisco Jack Everhard New Orleans Spider Kelly Everhard Rockwell Wim Elmer Rockwell

New Crusade in Gotham Outsiders Claim Boss Shakeup

New York reports a secret conference at the Mulberry Street white building where Col. G M Smith met with President Moss and Commissioner Andrews. After a three hour meeting Parker waited in his office as a broad overhaul is promised. A citywide crusade against disorderly houses pulley shops and pool rooms is planned with Chief Conlinue to be forced to bow to the board president or be broken. The aim is a historic shakeup among the criminal classes.

New York Col G. M.smith White Building Mulberry Street Moss Andrews Parker Conlinue

Migration of fish floods Chariton River near Huntsville Mo

Aug 5 report from Huntsville Missouri notes the east fork of the Chariton River one mile east of town overflowing with fish seen clearly two feet below surface. Lobe Smithers reports catfish up to fifteen pounds. Officials blame flooded Askinite coal mines and deadly copperas water for the strange migration.

Huntsville Chariton River Askinite Here Deen

Ex Premier Rhodes Attacked in Parliament over Treachery

In London Aug, Sir Wilfred Lawson sharply attacked Cecil Rhodes and the South African policy, labeling Rhodes guilty of treachery and disloyalty while accusing Chamberlain of endorsing his honor. Lawson called Rhodes’s actions like forging a letter and involved murder confusion, as Chamberlain rejected reopening disputes with the Transvaal.

London House of Commons Wilfred Lawson Cecil Rhodes Chamberlain South Africa Cape Colony Wilfred Mr. Rhodes Sir Wilfred Great Britain Mr. Chamberlain Transvaal

Interview in London on Klondike mining claim rush

London dispatch reports Daily Mail Paris correspondent quote Sir Wilfred Laurier the Canadian premier refuting exaggerated miner inrush fears. Laurier says no US Dominion dispute evident though tension noted. Alaska path possible for traders into gold bearing areas over wide regions. He predicts 15 years of major gold potential.

London Paris Daily Malt Wilfred Laurier Klondike Sir Wilfred Wilfred Dominion United States Bela Alaska Rha Gneat

New Discovery Praised As Ideal Cough Remedy

James L. Francis alderman of Chicago touts De Kirg's New Discovery as an ideal panacea for coughs colds and related ailments saying it has served his family for five years under physicians prescriptions and other preparations Rev John Bergus a Methodist minister from Keokuk testifies to its rapid relief after ten years in ministryTrial bottles offered free at J K Jones drug store on Fifth Street and Kansas Avenue including mention of Peerless Steam Laundry for finishing services.

James L. Francis Chicago John Bergus Keokuk Methodist Apiicopal Church Dr. King J. K Jones Fifth Street Kansas Avenue

Hanna visits Detroit on way to Georgia bay fishing trip

Senator M A Hanna stopped in Detroit on Aug 4 en route to Georgian Bay for a three week fishing trip. He praised a tariff measure as scientifically balanced and beneficial, predicting quick approval by Congress. He expects annexation of Hawaii to be a major issue when the new session opens. He believes the tariff will boost business and restore confidence across industries.

Detroit Mich M. A. Hanna Yeetenday Georgian Bey Adi Industri Enterprises Hiawatt Lvth Fattin Hawsii Rex

Import of 640 Mexican steers through Nogales

Aug 6 report notes 640 head of steers imported under the Dingley tariff via Nogales custom house. Duty paid $1,206, with the stated value tax calculated under the Wilson bill. The steers belong to I. Newman and were brought into the United States.

Nogales Arne Custom House Newman

Chesp Rates East The Union Pacific Tickets to Chicago

Union Pacific offers cheap round trip tickets to Chicago for ten dollars. Proportions apply to all eastern points with July and August travel windows. F A Lewis, ticket agent, 525 Kansas Avenue, Fulton, Depot Agent, available for further information.

Chesp Union Pacific Chicago F. A. Lewis Kansas

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