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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1897
Page
2
The passage describes supposed cures and benefits of Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical for liver complaints indigestion nervous prostration and general weakness. It asserts wives assist husbands health guardianship and recommends the product as a trusted stimulant for stomach and liver function with claimed universal efficacy.
The sale of Wales cutting yacht excites New York readers as the heir to the British throne reportedly offers the famed vessel. Reports note long attempts to move her abroad and suggest recent political changes hinder any sale locally. An unrelated advertisement touts a kidney and bladder cure claimed to relieve pain within six hours, offered by local Topeka druggists.
The narrator recalls Alaska from sea to inland routes, noting snow crowned peaks, endless fir forests, and a river passage through a vast gorge. He reports ship arrivals in Sitka and Juneau, grim news from Klondike exploration, scarce provisions, and the eager yet exhausted gold seekers marching toward Wrangell and Wrangel. The piece situates long history of mining near Sitka and Wrangel in a broader Yukon Alaska context.
The writer praises Alaska as the richest land with ample gold and silver, noting abundance of resources near Treadwell and heavy mining interest. He contrasts extreme weather with mild blue skies, describes local mosquitoes, dogs, and sparse wildlife, and observes surprising vegetation in every Indian garden with cabbage, turnips, and large lettuce leaves.
Daniel Frohman arrived in New York from England with sister Miss Etta Frohman and plans to rehearse in Chicago with the touring stock company. He expects to use contracts with American authors for winter plays and also has English options. He will depart for Chicago tomorrow to begin rehearsals and later produce Change Alley with Mr. Sothern at the Lyceum in September.
California women Mrs El Lewellin of Frisco and Dr Schuman-Waithmat of Haywards, members of the Sorosis club, ascend the Popocatepetl, highest summit in the Americas. From City of Mexico they describe mule ascent, snow top, and a toboggan descent, earning tributes for their pluck.
Syracuse report traces recovery efforts for Iroquois wampum belts stolen years ago now in Albany Mayor Thacher’s private collection. Harriet Converse of New York sought return through lawyers after keeper Thomas Webster’s death revealed missing belts including the Washington and Hiawatha belts. Chief Daniel Laforte cites discussions with Converse and looming legal steps to reclaim the artifacts.
Lyman Naugie of Wellington Voice negotiating to buy Ottawa Times from P P Elder. Reports say Naugie may also secure subscription list of Otewa Journal. Snow refuses to sell, plans to restart the Journal himself. Naugie aims to unite papers and factions in Franklin county while Tivwest tensions critique Lewel ing.
The United States Geological Survey issues an order standardizing the geographic name Klcnd-R for the Alaska gold region after years of variant spellings. Washington confirms the official spelling for all reports and documents.
A chipmunk caused chaos at the Lake Bluff Camp Meeting in Chicago on Sunday morning. Rev. Holt found the organ muted after the creature gnawed vital parts, trapping the animal inside and disrupting musical exercises.
Golll confesses to killing Senor Canovas to avenge Barcelonian anarchists and the Philippine insurrection leader Hizal. He fled police and faced summary trial as authorities call for tougher anti anarchist measures. News from Madrid and London detail reactions and political implications for the Conservative party.
Minneapolis January 14 1596 Gentlemen The months of the Hayward trial caused severe strain on my nervous system After rest I found Dr Charcot s Kola Nervine Tablets delivered almost immediate relief My nervousness faded into restful feelings I slept and ate better This remedy is invaluable for nervous prostration Fifty cents to one dollar per box at druggists or by mail Eureka Chemical Mfc Co Cross Wisconsin
Disparate reports from Rome Paris and Naples link a named Italian suspect to the Canovas assassination plot. Officials confirm no conviction against a man of that name, while dispatches suggest Giuseppe Santo or Golli may be involved. Paris expresses condolences and France condemns the crime as newspapers note Canovas's harsh treatment of anarchists.
G Pierra of the Cuban junta comments on the assassination of Premier Canovas. He expresses sympathy for Canovas's family, doubts assassination solves issues, and predicts Don Carlos may reach the throne if Weyler is recalled and a new ministry forms.
Pierre August 10 A top wheat operator in South Dakota reports an estimate placing the state’s wheat acreage at 2,600,000 with an average yield of 10.5 bushels per acre, totaling about 30,000,000 bushels. The analysis notes hail damage in parts, with higher yields in the northeast and lower in the Missouri valley, and mentions damage from a four mile by forty mile strip in the James River valley.
The Surrogate Clerk hears a battle over Joseph Richardson’s $30 million estate. Richardsons object to a 1897 will claiming a 1894 will existed, alleging lack of proper execution and undue influence. The 1894 will split the fortune among first wife’s children. the 1897 will favors Mrs Richardson and two children, with $70,000 to Rev Warren and $17,000 to Central Park Baptist Church. Testimony set for September 15.
In an interview with Manufacturers Record Secretary James Wilson says at President McKinley's urgent request he will travel the southern states this fall to study agricultural conditions. He will go as a plain citizen, not a commissioner or envoy, to hear farmer realities rather than political rhetoric.
Advertisements trumpet cheap round trip fares and schedules for travel to Chicago and St. Louis via Pacific, with dates in July and August. Eastern point rates, August Buffalo encampment, and Topeka rail promotions are listed. Santa Fe routes offer excursions to Arkansas, Arizona, Oklahoma, Texas, and New Mexico with one fare plus two dollars round trip and stopovers.
The Union Facine will sell tickets to Chicago for 10 dollars and to St Louis for two tenths miso, on July 234, 2th and 20th, August 2d 6th 5th and 1ah. Proportionately cheap rates to all eastern points. For details contact F A Lewie, 625 Kansas Ave, or J C Fulton, Depot Agent, Wim Vicar and victory. Also mentions De Witt's Little Early Fliers for stomach and liver troubles. G W Stansfield buys and sells tickets.
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