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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1898

Page

3

Cleveland Frees Carriage From Mud On Princeton Road

In Trenton New Jersey President Cleveland proves his strength by freeing his carriage stuck in mud on Brunswick Avenue near Princeton Road. With rain intensifying he sheds his coat and, after ordering the horse to pull, walks to the rear to aid the team and urge the vehicle forward.

Trenton N. J Cleveland Hie Carridge Brunswick Avenue Tresitoi Princeton Princeton Road Baltru Cowmpmins

President Ifed and the wheel to the muddy road incident

President Ifed and a sudden mud slide left the carriage wheels stuck but rolled to solid ground. Mr. Cleveland, brushing mud from his shoes, climbed aboard and remarked you can go a lot if you put your shoulder to the wheel.

Ifed Rotad Mr. Cleveland

Trenton Youth Killed In Train-Running Sudden Collapse

Edward Frost, a 19-year-old man, died in St Francis Hospital after collapsing from a burst tumor at the base of his spine while sprinting to catch a train at Clinton Street station. He had learned of a job opening in Philadelphia and hurried to depart, despite chronic health concerns noted by a physician. His mother grieved beside him as he spoke his final words.

Trenton Edward Frost Phita Frost Clinton Street St Francis Hospital

Londonian Steamer Crew Missing After Sailors Lost

A Baltimore dispatch reports Captain Lee and two crew members of the steamer Londonian lost with forty five survivors rescued by the British steamer Vedamate. The missing include the flat and third officers and the first and third enginetra. Among the saved are two foremen and twenty three crew members, including the second and fourth officers and engineers.

Boston Furness Line Steam Ship Company Baltimore Lee Londonian Tee

Ship Mildred Crew Survives Coconut Food Tale of Voyage

New York reports the schooner Mildred, 56 days from Lis Blas, Central America, arriving near port with the crew enduring extreme hardship. They drank coconut milk for water, ate coconut meat, burned shells and wood for warmth, and faced storms after leaving San Glas. Captain Tipkett voiced relief at survival. The pilot boat Philadelphia supplied provisions and water at Cape May, aiding a renewed voyage before another storm hit.

New York Mildred Lis Blas Central America Tipkett San Glas Cape May Philadelphia

Captain Tibbett Orders Sail to Work Vessel to Port

Captain Tibbett ordered the Sail to set and maneuver the vessel, enabling the ship to reach safety. The tug Projector towed the remaining vessel and guided the Mildred into port.

Tibbett Mildred

Populist Congressman Hidgley’s Campaign Expenses Revealed

Records show E. R Hidgiey of the Third district as the only Populist re-elected congressman with the highest spending in the state. Tidelew lists total expenditures at 2518.50 covering county committee assessments, railroad fare, hotel bills, newspapers, rent, committees, printed matters, livery, and stenography.

E. R Hidgiey Btr Tidelew Cyndieenone Hull Renta Bite

Dr Wurth Endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Remedy

Dr Wurth credits Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets with digesting food and boosting gastric juice to relieve indigestion and stomach trouble. He warns stomach health drives overall well being and cites safety, non patent status, and accessibility through druggists in Marshall Mich.

Stuart Dracwists At & Cents F. A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

Roosevelt Era Returns to Albany Amid Family Jollity

The New York governor’s residence buzzes with talk of Colonel Roosevelt joining Albany events. Rumor and tradition mingle as the Rough Rider family, including four year old Abe, six year old Kermit, and a Viking-minded younger child, are part of the mansion’s lively scenes. The piece notes a shift from Tilden era etiquette to Roosevelt’s energetic, public persona in the executive home.

Steid Executive New York Executive Mansion Albany Fagie Roosevelt Tilden Entighood Executive Gramercy Abe Eident Kermit Norcher

Peculiar case linked to polydipsia in city

A December report details a young woman plagued by voracious eating linked to a bizarre ailment described as chiorstia. She reportedly consumed coffee and wax and even swallowed books and medicines, with several novels and items disappearing from her home as doctors monitor a dangerous craving.

Lynn Mara Rondur Covele Elie

Supreme Court voids Oleomargarine Law as unconstitutional

The state supreme court declared the oleomargarine anti coloring law passed in 1 unconstitutional and void. Prosecutions by Commissioner Grosvenor and cases involving Frank J. Strenthalter of Jackson are noted. The ruling holds the measure invalid despite attempts to correct defects in the enabling act and amendments.

Aehlean Baikie Olagaon Senate

Insulted by a Negro Fueled Suicide in Atlanta

A coroner's inquest into Wilam A. Barbour’s death at the customs house and post office cited alleged harassment by HA Rucker as a motive. Barbour reportedly told his wife he had been insulted by Rucker before shooting himself, with the claim that Rucker sought to force his resignation for a northern appointee.

Atlanta Wilam A. Barbour Custom House Aid Post Office Migher Alen Rucker South Barbour Joseph

Settled Out of Court in Major American China Deal

New York reports indicate the $7,000,000 suit against the American China Development syndicate by Thurlow Weed Barnes will likely settle out of court. Ex Senator Brice leads the syndicate which has reportedly earned $15,000,000 in nine months from a $200,000 investment. Bonds tied to the Canton to Hankow line were issued, with the Chinese government guaranteeing them. Mr. James alleges a $1,000,000 payment for services. Brice fears publicity could disrupt his arrangements.

New York American China Development Company Thurlow Weed Barnes Brice Aerone le Reac Ee James Frice

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