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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1898

Page

2

Rich Brewers Trouble

New York December 7 John Groh wealthy brewer and member of German societies faces divorce actions after quarrel over weather and finances. His wife Susie Groh countersues as proceedings reveal a strained marriage, a daughter’s marriage, and a payout plan for a trust and home. The couple’s dispute includes use of assets, living arrangements, and a forthcoming testimony in court.

New York John Grob Susie Gren Groh Michael Groh John Michael John Groh aSaan Hive Seiale Youibe Wornasy Mr. G Mm Hendsome Bee Dircrer Golden Eunisie Joe Cannes

Plea of a Hillionaire Defends Extravagance

Bradley Martin, a financier, writes in the December issue of the Nineteenth Century arguing for the liberty of extreme wealth and display. The piece defends ostentation as a personal right and reflects Gilded Age attitudes toward wealth and public perception.

Oung Hradley Martin Lradley Martin

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promoted By Dr Worth

Dr Worth discusses new Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a far reaching stomach remedy. The claim states tablets digest food, relieve indigestion, and nourish nerves and muscles. Sold in packages for cents or by mail from F A Stuart, Marshall Michigan, with testimonials available.

Eatiartie Syaart Tate Stuarts Stuart Stuart Marshall Adidresa

Lavish Expenditure of Wealth Justifiable Debate

A column argues that in tough times luxuries may boost demand and employment. It cites a New York ball as creating work for makers and sellers, while warning against excessive spending and noting that policy cannot curb personal spending beyond broad equity.

New York Martin

Municipal ownership urged over private utilities by Toledo mayor

Samuel M. E. Jones, Toledo mayor, opposed franchise grants and private control of public services. He warned that widespread franchise capture has left cities powerless and argued for municipal ownership as wiser and cheaper, rejecting compromise on private ownership of utilities.

Samuel ME Jones Toledo Connecion ATARI Agnes Oaer

Barbdér Chairs for Manila Cincinnati

December order from Hong Kong for berber chairs has just been received at Cincinnati. These chairs are restined Manila where the tongerial gedations new offered.

Manila Cincinnati Hong Kong

Lion Hunt Leads Three Day Snowshoe Serial Sport

A Western Slope hunt promotes a three day lion chase with hunters from Colorado and Utah traveling by special cars to Debeque. Guides direct three squads toward large canyons where lions may retreat, with dogs, bobbers, and varied shooting matches ending in grand barbecues and prizes.

Colcena Colorado Vian Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Salt Lake Ogden Dabsdus Dutas Cancun Debeque Laren Prizi Two States Ind

Large Furniture Factories Plan Major Merger in Mabagh Ind

About 38 schools furniture manufactories are to be merged into one company with $4,000,000 capital. New York will host the organizational meeting in December to finalize articles and stockholders’ sighting. Half the plants, including the Mabagh factory, will remain active. the rest may close if market demand requires. Abundant capital backs the plan. Wabash factory capacity will be doubled immediately.

Mabagh. Ind James Las Watesh Church and School Partitrs

Boy rider perishes after Juniper mountain ride

Craig Col December 7 A 16 year old named Weebly Green was riding with horses toward Juniper mountain when he lost his way during last Monday's storm. He was found dead near his horse trailing behind him as his dog followed the faint trail toward home.

Craig Col Weebley Green Young Green Dos

Pabst Malt Extract Praised Across United States

The article extols Pabst Malt Extract The Best Tonic as universally successful. It credits physicians and patients for endorsement and asserts purity and efficacy. It warns buyers against imitations while claiming the product received high scores from judges for perfection.

United States Domen Tolarebantes

Young hunter survives bear encounter in rugged terrain

Wesler Green, armed with a 33-55 rifle and a 45 revolver, faced a charging bear after cartridges exhausted. He climbed a cottonwood, avoiding the bear beneath, and narrowly escaped as the animal toppled him and the boy remained atop the limb until rescued hours later. Green vows not to tackle bears alone again.

Lrulo Wesley Grech Young Green Tn Yan

Buffalo to Join Western League Amid Franchise Shakeup

Chicago reports Buffalo aims to enter the Western League with a compact circuit and restructured teams. Buffalo gains Toronto, Columbus link, and Denver moves. Buffalo president Franklin notes higher franchise price than in the Eastern loop. The deal boosts Buffalo and Toronto management while signaling a money‑driven, balanced schedule.

Chicago Burato Deni Buffato Omata-St. Joe Sever Klestiers Hiftaio Danny Dark Brooklyn Breck Eastern Cidler Thittaia Toronto Detralt Indianapolis Pesto Paul Minneapolis Hanna Cy Milwaukee Buffaly Moronto Lust Aucrust Franks Dresident Buffalo Cub Columbus Dogsbottus la Certs Nathvoal Lesmie Amit Iitte Mosey

Man Recovers After Severe Esophageal Stricture Surgery

A patient in hospital endured weeks of starvation after a severe esophageal blockage. Surgeons performed a gastrostomy to bypass the obstruction, allowing nourishment to resume. The operation involved opening the stomach wall and creating a feeding route, with ongoing diet management and careful preparatory steps for a further procedure.

Iceland St. Joseph's Atal Galbraith

Fragmentary Medical Note on Recovery Progress

A decipherable fragment notes a patient nearing near normal status after a final operation, with limited readable detail on progress and outcome. The passage lacks clear names, dates, or organizations, preventing full context.

Flour Trust Formation Surprises Capitalists In Trade War

A major flour trust formed with Minneapolis mills to create a vast American enterprise. The plan, led by Thomas A. Mor Great Combiner, aimed to control capacity and markets, facing opposition and reluctant backing from Pillsbury officials. Talks with British investors occurred, then collapsed, and the scheme was abandoned after mixed signals and cautious comments from Glynn and McIntyre.

Ee Neu Asetnion Mutirus Sana Minneapolis Thomas A. Mor Fierpont Morgan Mclntyre Gidit Glynn McIntyre MeIntyre Ammeriva London

Sioux Fence At Pine Ridge Keeps Quiet Progress Report

Advices from Pine Ridge agency say the seventy mile barbed wire fence along the northern and western boundary of the reservation is being built rapidly under supervision of a Rushville contractor. Red Cloud leads Sioux protests over paying 14 000 from tribal funds, arguing the cost should not fall on the Indians. Protests note the fence diverts funds from productive uses and fears about cattle movements on ceded lands.

Chamecham Pine Hidge Agency Possile Assy Trushville Hed Cloud United States Treasury Red Cloud Jeter Fence Funda Jones Ace White River Isuyere Northwest

Indian Fence and War Budget Sparks Congressional Debate

The piece reports a clash over cattle on the White River agency with Indians demanding $1 per head for released stock, prompting Washington appeals and a fencing solution to deter future incursions. It also notes the first deficiency appropriation bill for war expenses totaling $66,280,920, with large unspent balances in war and naval funds.

Washington Kyle White River War Department Navals

A ROW ON HIS HANDS

Freyno Cal December. Growers and commercial bodies prepare to protest the European edict to restrict Zante currants imports as urged by President McKinley. Local Quatness men led the effort, arguing no more than hot currants are raised, opposing California raisins.

Freyno Cal Dec McKintey California

Rheumatism Treated by Swift's Specific Promises Cure

An old testimonial extols Swift's Specific as a blood remedy that cures rheumatism. A Tennessee user, J. E. Maxaos of Meusteesboro, recalls severe lumbago and saistic rheumatism, credits the medicine with a full recovery after other doctors failed, and notes a money back guarantee if no mineral content is found.

Johnston Skuil Stinis Mall Chicago Medical Institute Topeka Kansas J. E. Maxaos Meus Teesboro Tenn Swift Swift Specifo Co Atlanta

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