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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1897

Page

2

Munyon's Sympathy and Home Remedy Company Ad

Munyon's Homeropathic Home Remedy Company promotes remedies for rheumatism dyspepsia kidney complaints liver disease fevers and nervous derangements. The ad claims relief with a testimonial of recovery and offers remedies from druggists at 25 cents and free medical advice from Professor Dunpen in Philadelphia.

Senate Manvon Mfcinyon Homeropathic Home Remedy Company Dunpen Philadelphia

Twenty Contests Filed for House Clerk Motions

The clerk of the House reports twenty contest notices filed to challenge seats in the next session. Listed are districts in Alabama Delaware Louisiana Mississippi New York New Jersey Pennsylvania South Carolina Tennessee Virginia and others with Republican Democrat and Populist contenders.

House Washington Dec Femocret H- 1 Clayton Derwierst Waurin Atetaria A. L Alderet Ponus Das Wisveman Rith Mini—T Goodmung Opu- Tee Verte Wiyllsig Preemmudys Darsuerat Delaware At-Laree Wille Lian Ryputhein V. S. Irving Handy Drenverat Kint Kennicky W. G. Godfrey Hunts Hrpibiken Thea Demoxret Louisiana Arnold Roamen Bublican Joseph Carsaine Adalph Miyer Mimsisaipi C J. Jones Repubiteth Verve TC Cutcings Democrat Ittecpih New York Iten T. A. Wise Wiliam A. Youngs Virginia R. T.thorpe F. D. Fimney J. R. Brown Claude A. Swanson

Wages Advance For Woollen and Iron Workers Amid Trade Review

New York reports a weekly trade review noting wage gains for about forty thousand woolen and iron workers, a decline in wheat despite doubled export demand, and mixed signals across industries. Failures total around 1,013,500 while November activity shows higher rail and steel markets, with cautious optimism for January demand as ship plate centers shift eastward.

New York Tiene Alewedson Dessnes Pattsburg Areacnetini Pittsburg Chicago Lot Mericuralnd Railway London Providence Wmueh Bestanty Ikke Teconny Forden Boston Lami Bax Deen Canata

May Murray and Littie Flossie Maitland Arrested in New York

Annie Drayton alias May Murray and Laura Moors were caught shoplifting in Graiskins New York. Two garments valued at 350 were found in May’s skirt and a third item in the cab. May Murray, famed as a top shoplifter, has traveled across the United States with Race Track Reilly. May once faced Chicago arrest years ago but was discharged.

Littie Flossie Maitland Graiskins New York Annie Drayton Bue May Murry Laura Moors Kagis Ad Fhianese Multa May Ie May Reilly Tri United States Chicago Lae Flossier New Hueyen Conn Givares

Hustle for Funerals Unique Hack Stand in New York

In New York the Chatham Square and Park Row hack stands collect carriages for funerals. Undertakers from the East Side rely on Chatham Square for supply as horse drawn hearses increasingly crowd the area. Fare has dropped to one dollar for morning cemetery rides and four dollars for afternoon outings as demand shifts.

New York Chatham Salory Flack Park Row Wid New Bowery Chatham Square Eastside Erin Aquare Calvary Ttalians

Smuggled Diamonds Tie New York Couple to Arrest

New York city saloon keeper Amanuel J Lasar and his wife were each held in 5000 bail on a charge of smuggling 10000 dollars worth of diamonds. Diamonds seized at Max Lasar’s office in Meldon Lane. Judge cautious about publicity. Max Lasar, a prominent diamond merchant, denied wrongdoing and said duties were paid. The Lasars are brothers and Max Lasar faced further examination later in the day.

New York Amanuel J.lesar United States Shields Max Lasar Meiden Lane Bignell Max J. Lasdur Max Lasur Arseat Max Laser Qi City Aid Jordan & Felehman Dorian Helohman Customs House Lasare Max. Lasar

Blacklist suits loom in Chicago and Ogden cases

Denver dispatch reports verdicts and damages in Chicago and Ogden related to blacklisting and railway conductors. Fred R. Ketchum awarded 21400 against Chicago Northwestern for employment barred by blacklist. John O Hara seeks 30000 against Oregon Short Line and Union Pacific receivers after 30 years as conductor and lack of steady work post 1894 strike. About 30 more cases filed locally.

Denver Col Newa Deion Utah Sayne Follawnie Clifford Chicago Chicago & Northwestern Railroad Fred R. Ketchum Ogden John O'Hara Oregon Short Line Railroad Union Pacific Company O'Hara

TERRAPIN SENT TO ROME FOR AMERICAN LUNCHEON

Virginia MacTavish plans a Maryland terrapin luncheon in Rome after her return to the eternal city. The live terrapins will travel via Genoa and arrive in Rome around the end of June. Mrs MacTavish and Miss MacTavish have hosted extensively at Bandini palace and will host again.

Ballimore Tee Virginia MacTavish Maryland

Pearls in Its Teeth Discovery At Veinity Mounds

Charles Noel reports excavating a mound five miles from Portamouth on the Scioto river reveals a skull with intact teeth showing ancient abelixties dentistry. The skull suggests dental work with two teeth filled, illustrating early practices. A broad ad follows for Chamberlain's Pain Balm and One Minute Cough Care, noting testimonials and local distributor details.

Portsmeuth Charles Noel Pearl Farm Portamouth Scioto River Poart

Whipping Convicts Debate at National Prison Congress

Opening session in Austin Texas features debate over corporal punishment with two delegates from Texas and Colorado defending the lash. Texas official Whatley and Colorado official Hoyt push for severity while wardens like French oppose. President vacancy filled as Rev. William J. Ratt elected to succeed.

Austin Tex Great National Prison Congress Joseph Nicholson Detroit Mich Edward S. Wright Michigan Otis Puller Tonia New York J. W. French Fort Leavenworth KyRlet Whatley Texas Hoyt Colorado George Ho Hickex Jackson, Mins Hev. Wm. J. Ratt Junction Mass

New Great South American Kidney Cura Promises Quick Relief

A six hour relief claim for kidney and bladder ailments via the New Great South American Kidney Cura. Advertised as swiftly easing urinary pain and urine retention in men and women. Sold by Geo. W. Stansfield and Sim Drug Co at 607 Kansas Ave Topeka Kansas. One Minute Cough Cure also advertised by G W Stansfield at 62 Kansas Avenue.

Geo. W. Stansfield Kansas Ave Sim Drug Co Topeka Kan G. Wansfield Kansas Avenue

A Relic of the Past Claims Pyramid Pile Cure Cure

An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a reliable remedy for all forms of piles. It cites Mrs. M. C. Hinckley of Indianapolis who reportedly cured after 15 years of suffering and a potential surgical operation. The piece promotes the product as safe, affordable, and available through druggists with mailing support from Pyramid Drug Co.

Suriher M. C. Hinckley Mississippi Street Indianapolia Siu B. Reed South Lyons Midways Snd Pyramid Drug Co Marshall , Afich Albion Biel

Ninth annual convention of National Livestock Exchange opens in Sioux City

Tu Dec 4 Sioux City hosts the ninth annual National Livestock Exchange convention drawing top industry representatives from across the country. President W. E. Thompson Sr outlines changes to boost cattle value, urging crossbreeding toward half and three quarter blood, marketing beef steers by yearling or under three years, and cautions on branding hides. He also urges grading hogs to lighter weights for early maturity and market readiness to meet demand and reduce hog cholera impact.

Sioux City National Livestock Exchange Mlidad Mien Chicago Kansas City South Omaha East St. Louis Lounaville Ft Worth St. Joseph Pittsburg South St. Paul Pitt W. BE. Thompson Ide and

COLOR LINE AGAIN Hoke Smiths Newspaper Suspends Negro Carriers

Atlanta reports indignation meetings denouncing the Atlanta Journal owned by Hoke Smith as it suspends all Negro carriers and newsboys citing vaccination policy and race tensions. Burlington introduces wide observation vestibuled trains with high comfort and speed for Missouri to St Louis routes. Cremerie SCOTT & SCOTT offers seasonal goods.

Hoke Smith Atlanta Avanta Journal Fike Smith Oyner Hays Cabarins Eimilpox Board of Health Burlington St. Lowisean Misaguri Denver Missouri River St. Louis Chicago Barfleetent Missouri Foward Elliott Suaepeeets W. Wakeley BL Louis

Fire destroys confiscated gambling paraphernalia in Leadville

In Leadville on December 4 a court ordered burning destroyed about 5 000 worth of confiscated gambling gear from George L Abbe and Peter Stewart. The blaze, overseen by ten officers, charred the apparatus in front of a large crowd as officials aimed to deter future crimes.

Leadville Tims Bewry Colona Diverict Tolkem Owers George L. Abbe Peter Stewart Tata

Prices Rise Sharp in Japan Over Decade

Vice Consul Sharp reports from Japan show prices up 45 percent over ten years and wages up about 30 percent. The Kokuminno Shimoon notes daily price increases, while the Herald recounts emigration patterns and labor figures, including numbers of males and females aboard. These clippings illustrate rising living costs and labor movement impacts in Japan.

Japan Washington Sharp Hioge State Department Toe Kokumnno Shimoon Howillf Russa United States

Mystic Cure Claimed To Cure Rheumatism In Days

Ex postsman T F Anthony hailed Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and neuralgia noting rapid relief and high efficacy after one bottle. Miss Delia Day of Waterloo writes of hair loss reversal after using Beges Hair Renewer, with druggists selling both products at local outlets.

T. F. Anthony Promise City Laws Rhearma Dam Bwitt & Holliday Drug Co Kansas Topeka Delia Day Waterloo Towa Saya

Wire Trust with $50,000,000 Capital to Form in Pittsburgh

The Leader reports a proposed wire trust backed by Z. P. Moreau & Co of New York to control all wire plant interests. Plans include nine plants, two steel works, and a cash plus stock purchase to form a new company. Equity appraisals are underway with final decisions expected by February.

Pittebure Publiabee Euthersd Belind Z. P. Moreau & Co New York Poe Ferrowry

Thy Cremerie and attorney ad from Kansas Avenue listing

An old vendor notice cites Thy Cremerie at 723 Kansas Avenue and attorney Essex of Iqenaen City. The fragment mentions a German salve claimed to cure piles, with a box 0 and references to a merchant at 12 Kansas Avenue.

Thy Cremerie Kansas Avenue Scott & Scott P Essex Iqenaen Mey Peberg Tatior Kansas

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