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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1896

Page

3

First Trial Of Aseptolin Cure For Consumption In Hutchinson

Kansas brief recounts the first human trial of Dr. Edson’s Aseptolin, claimed to treat consumption via subcutaneous injection and throat spray. Bowman in Hutchinson reports temporary relief with mild puncture pain and a suggested cure, while New York Medical Record details the remedy’s composition and physician access.

Aseptolin Dr. Edson Hurcurmcon Fes Mery Bowmas Ciy Eteon New York A. M. Hutchinsen Seot Bowman Hyuki Edeon Hua

Diphtheria debate and railway engine disaster at Atchison

The report covers a medical council discussion on diphtheria containment and throat infections, advising waiting for bacteriological confirmation. It also details a boiler incident at the Atchison power house where a Corliss engine cylinder head exploded, causing steam and temporary shutdown, with repairs underway and estimated damage.

Corliss

International cycling news from New York February meeting

New York reports on early international cycle racing with Johnnie Johnson and Michael, trainer Eck and Choppy Warburton, plus results from a West Side pigeon shoot where Montgomery and Biscoe tested birds. Sanger’s claim for the world mile record is rejected due to pacing, while a bicycle railroad project is discussed and a $5,000 Peoria prize for a Cinder Path Race is announced. Charley Murphy and Eddie Bald plan to race abroad this year.

New York Johnnie Johnson Dimny Michael Johnnie Europe Tom Eck Cychetakater Jolphen Michael Eck Warburton Blidasl Wien Peoria Cmicaco Fred Patiee Haa Peerix Chicago Putioe Syders Chrcaco Charley M. Murphy Eddie Bald Sod

Auction of Trotters in Madison Square Garden

About 350 head of trotting stock will be sold at auction in Madison Square Garden on February 25 26 97 and 28 by Peter Kelleg Co. Prominent breeders from California Kentucky and the east will be represented. The catalog includes Nephew Kentucky Wilkes Punila Antes Guy Wilkes Direct Stamboul Mambrine King and Eleyeta Wilkent Gaaring.

New York Madison Square Garden Peter Kelleg & Co California Kentucky East Kentucky Wilkes Punila Antes Guy Wilkes Direct Stamboul Mambrine King

Jack Harris Announces Candidacy for Congress in Second District

Department Commander J P Harris of Kensar G A H, living at Ottawa, is the latest announced candidate for Congress in the Second District. Harris has been viewed as a governor aspirant, but he now seeks the congressional nomination, with Funston and Buchan as the other candidates in the race.

Osborn A Dark Horse In Race For Delegate At Large

Ex-Governor Thomas A. Asburn surfaces as a potential dark horse for delegate at large to the Republican national convention in Vienna. Beth Captain Johnson and Major Anderson push local interests as ward meetings are held next week to boost candidates in this county.

Thomas A. Asburn Canaidereil Vienna

COLOR ON STATE HOUSE VICTORY AT WASHBURN CELEBRATION

Washburn celebrates victory as Washburn university rival’s entrant wins first place after judges revise results. About twenty students tie Washburn blue muslin to the state house dome in a show of school pride. Prized scores listed: Pratt for Washburn low points. Dalton second. Rundulpts third. Meyer fourth. Claassen sixth. Tuthill seventh. College Press Association meeting and banquet noted.

Washbure Pate Washbira A Gontedh Washburn Kansas Avenue L. Pratt Swaybody—Fourtees Baker C. B. Dalton H. W. Rundulpts College of Emporia G W. Meyer Southweet University Winfeld Elon Thoser Orawa University Ofih A. Claassen Kansas Diversity Lawrence E. Tuthill Weeleyan Salina College Press Aesociation Copeland Perfora

Brice Fight Coverage Sparks Sold-Out Night In Old Mexico

Soural Extea presents the full account of the prize fight between Fitz and Maher. The Jovman Extea reports the ring side start at six, with large sales and arrests noted as newsboys sell Stark Journal copies on the streets.

Soural “Extea Brice Jovman Priza Fitz Aimmons Maher Old Mexico Newaboys Stark Journal

Atlantic & Pacific retrenchment begins at San Francisco

Receiver W. Smith of the Atlantic & Pacific railway starts a retrenchment drive in San Francisco February 22, implementing changes effective March 1. John J. Byrne to retire. the general freight agency here to be abolished. C Bush to take over as general agent of freight and passenger departments. John L. Truslow to retire. Office to move to Albuquerque, N.M.

San Francisco W. Smith Atlantic & Pacific Raiway John J. Byrne Hr. C. Bush Prevent Freight John L. Truslow Egent Albuquerque N.M Smith

Daughters of American Revolution Press Preservation Push

The Daughters of the American Revolution urged Congress in the current session to fund purchase and improvement of forts battlefields and burying grounds. Fort Meigs Fallen Timbers Fort Miami and nearby sites would be protected and marked, acknowledging 200 000 soldiers buried there.

Daughters of American Revolution Wasemorox the Daughere of the Congress Miami Fort Meigs Fallen Timbers Fort Miami

Not a bloody villain and a society comedy close

Wastinaros reports that Spanish Minister Depuy DeLome denies executions in Cuba after arrival. General Wayler dispatches Havana message insisting no executions have occurred. In Crawford, Charles B. Mervin stars in Everybody's Friend, with a gold watch giveaway after the show.

Wastinaros Depuy DeLome Wayler Teops Cuba Havana Charles B. Mervin Crawford Gumbera

WINS HER BACK After Honeymoon Spoil Farewell to Forgery

Melvina Long of Gika foosa returned home with her husband this morning after a tumultuous day at the Os kaloosa court. She had run away in a fit amid forgery charges but reconciliation followed a hotel conference. The couple spoke little as they rejoined on a morning train, with their young son in tow, and Mr Long declared all was forgiven.

Curtis Bia Kitchso Inyan Melvina Long Gikafoosa Ilis Merchants’ National Credit D. H. Hite Blu Oskaloosa Bank Oskalosa Sherif John M. Johnson Marshall Gephart Mr. Long Long Jonas A. C. Colliss Brower Marshal Gephart Mrs. Long Lovg Jefferson County Asals Gore Bera Loog Oskalonsa Topeka

Penitentiary Convict Seeks Pardoned Release to Farm

An Atchison man, Michael McArder, currently in the penitentiary with a sentence commuted to expire April 10, asks the governor to pardon him to March 1 so he can plant a farm crop in Atchison County. The governor is unlikely to release him before April 10.

Michael McArder Atchison

Thirty New Inspectors Under New Postal Bill

Fort Worth and Return fare set at 15.25 on the Great Rock Island Route for March 7 to 20 1896. Special agents to be replaced by thirty post office inspectors assigned to free delivery inspections. Assistant Postmaster General Jones endorses the change, with fifty special agents remaining until July before reassignment. Account Cattle Growers association.

Wasurxoron Post Office Cae Iet Jones Inspection Department Post Office Snd Fort Worth Great Rock Island Rock Island Port Worth Sfone Accoount Cattle Growers’ Association A. M. Futter Chy

Washington Birthday Observed in Capital Parade and Speeches

Washington February 21 All public buildings closed and private business suspended for Washingtons Birthday ceremonies. A district parade and celebrations were led by Congressmen Blus of Kansas Swanson of Virginia and Rev D J Stafford. D A R meeting featured speeches by Mrs John W Foster Mrs Ges Joseph Breckenridge and Senator Hawley.

Washington Waserxcton District Rr Blus Kansas Aul Swanson Virginia D. J. Stafford Daughters of the American Revolution John W. Foster Ges Joseph ©. Breckenridge Senator Hawley

Frey's Resonant Voice in Washington Farewell Reading

The senate heard Senator Pry ashe pro tem read Washington's farewell address. Frye, behind the secretary's desk, read from an old large type volume with a resonant voice. After the reading, the senate adjourned until Monday noon.

Honnto Senate Washington Pry Ashe Hoar Journal of Frye

Broderick denies 1894 campaign agreement

In Washington on February 22 Judge Broderick denied any agreement with Bailey to stay out of the 1894 campaign. He said Bailey never discussed candidacy with him, and the attributed understanding arose from a rumor. Broderick admitted telling West Wilkinson he would not run in 1890 but did not promise to retire in 1896.

Walthouse Orcwardinig Maxwarras F. Walhouse Pairuuunt Ghees Broderick Wasurxatox D. C Manhattan Bailey West Wilkinson Senece

Washington Birthday Riot at Wa bash College

Crawfordsville Indiana reports a Washington's birthday celebration at Wa bash college erupted into a chapel riot. Sophomores released pigeons in colors, freshmen pelted them with books and clubs, and a campus brawl followed. President Burroughs tried to restore order but was ignored as students surged through halls. No recitations that day. wholesale expulsions expected.

Clese Fient Cariaco Crawfordsville Ind Washington Wabash College Seta Burroughs Welo Burroughsoo Gaid

Comet Arrival Possibility Discussed by Perrine Expert

New York reporter Garratt P. Serviss cites Perrine’s comet approaching Earth at about 1.7 miles daily with collision unlikely by March 14. He notes the comet is a dusty cloud, not a solid body, and its effects would depend on particle size and atmospheric interaction.

New Yoak Mr. Garratt P. Serviss Perrine Mtarch Gs Crooke New York Pike

Market Report from February Livestock and Grain Trade

Today’s market report from the Associated Press shows hogs and cattle activity with receipts and shipments. Prices vary by category with hogs strong and cattle steady to higher, while sheep and lamb markets show receipts and mixed demand amid a busy trading day.

Hints Journal Cuiiaco Shipmient

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