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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1900
Page
6
McCully claims cures for fatty tumors ruptures and female ailments including ovarian pains and cramps catarrhal discharges and ovarian cysts with his inhaler and novel treatments. He advertises hours from 9 to 6 pm at 726 Topeka Avenue offering a free one treatment trial and criticizes the medical profession.
Cin c , Dec. 1 The famous minstrel Billy Emerson once earned large sums and fame but fell to poverty due to drinking. Reported in Cincinnati a shabby, cane aided figure drawn by whisky now recalls his peak with San Francisco fortune and later decline.
Virginia City reports Esther Vance a famed train robber and later seamstress lies near death. Once the renowned bandit known as La Vengadora she fled from pursuers after California express heists and a Napa Valley chase. Born St. Charles Missouri, she rose to notoriety in the 19th century frontier, later living quietly as a country housewife.
December 15. Marcus Daly's citizenship status may decide New York inheritance taxes. If Daly was a New York resident, the state could tax his entire personal fortune. if Montana resident, only certain personal holdings taxed. His will probate location and Daly's vast holdings across mines and New York interests complicate the estimation of his fortune.
An advertisement touts the Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe, non surgical remedy for piles. It claims the product fixes hemorrhoidal inflammation by targeting the source, with overnight suppositories offered at 50 cents in the United States and Canada. Physicians reportedly prefer it over surgery, noting it contains no cocaine morphine or poisonous drugs.
A two week sale at Star Grocery features deep discounts across candy nuts glassware lamps and queensware with a vast assortment for Christmas gifts. The ad highlights syrups canned goods coffee meats evaporated fruits canned goods dried fruits and assorted pantry staples plus dishes and cookware and promises mail orders filled at top prices.
The text discusses Marcus Daly's will and potential beneficiaries. It mentions a widow destined to manage daughters, a possible clause disinheriting fortune seekers, and advice from Mr. Sealion on estate disposition. The citizenship status of the copper king looms as a key upcoming issue for heirs.
Washington reports official census figures showing American Indian not dying out. The population of the Western states rises 117.5 percent since 1800, with Oklahoma Territory 491,900. Largest tribes Cherokees 201,000 Chickasaws 198,000 Choctaws 99,081 Creeks 40,608.
A crowded Park Row gambling room saw a small, unkempt man try a high stake at the roulette wheel while dealers and patrons watched intently. The scene unfolded as a well-dressed regular urged bets and a focus on the table shaped the tense atmosphere.
In a tense gambling scene a stranger challenges and outplays Nealy at a wheel game. The exchange turns bitter as the challenger taunts Nealy, wins back money, and pressures the group with sharp talk and bold bets while the crowd watches.
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