Air ships at the fair to feature aerial tournament
An exhibition of airships in operation was proposed as a major fair activity in St. Louis with a subcommittee named to explore an aerial tournament. The group consulted Langley of the Smithsonian before announcing plan details. In New York, James from the New York basketball team is set to play in the West field today, a former Providence player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
P Langley
Secre
Smithsonian Institution
Stafford
New York
James
West Field
Providence
Scott's Emulsion Aimed at Scrofula Sores
An old advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a cure for scrofula sores on children and as a preventive against consumption. It frames the product as essential medical prevention and promotes its use for lingering neck sores that fail to heal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Bcott & Bowna
New York
Topeka Minstrels at Crawford Engender Mixed Reviews
The Topeka crowd saw Haverly’s star act billed as Haverty’s memory with Mastodon posters. The opening was weak, stage scenery scant, and a small 23-person cast plus a subpar orchestra. Singing impressed, jokes fell flat, and the second part improved with Marion and Pearl, Conley, Garden, and others delivering better numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawford
Unis Cine
Becaue
Haverty
Maine
Chicago
Jack Haverty
Topeka
Sam T_Jack
Lindt
Arkarma
Umea
Sentinel
Edwin Platt
Mr. Volunter
Charles Richards
George Morgan
Barlow
Wilton
Primrore
West
Wilson
Taverly Minstrels
Uncle Tom
Primrose
Dockstader
Mean
Goo
Marion
Pearl
Gance
Mazier
Conley
Giarm
Garden
Samera
George Wilson
Young Brothers
Engineer Ghent Sued for Divorce in Topeka Court
Emma A Ghent filed for divorce from Byron W Ghent in district court on infidelity grounds. She obtained a temporary restraining order to bar visits or interference. The couple, linked to the Bantu Fe railroad circuit, were married in 1894 and she accuses him of abusive conduct and public notices of unpaid bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma ‘A. Ghent
Byron W. Ghent
Mra Ghent
Ghent
Topeka
Saye Abe
Tookey Martin Missing in Memphis Jockey Family Seeks Clues
Memphis Jan 12 J H Martin father of renowned jockey Skeets Martin travels the city seeking information on the missing Tookey Martin. Local friends report scarce leads and a growing concern as the search extends through the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tookey Martin
Memphis
J. H. Martin
Skeets" Martin
A Homeaun Heart Teases J Tong at Home of Lee Gainer
Snaps from a small town page note social teasers and visits. J Tong teased at Lee Gainer home while Dr Jemerson street AP Shreve named captain of the Democratic Flambeau club. Various local items include county meetings, school events, and a report on a chicken show closing tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Tong
Lee Gainer
Jemerson Street
AP Shreve
Democratic Flambeau Ub
Kansas
Croft
Dunge Fasen
Haven
Palmer
North Topeka
Atulwalke
Doon
Gus Elbraden
Grand Haven
Wabaunsee
Anna Bert
Btormont Hospital
Tattle
Meriden Undiay
Mra
Thomas McManus
San Luis Potosi
Mexico
Morgan
Wiley
Currie Nation
England
Hill Brook Farm Testimony On Grape-Nuts Benefits
A Charlottesville farmer credits Grape-Nuts with curing chronic stomach trouble and restored health after years of dyspepsia. He reports improved sleep, energy, and strength, saying he now works steadily at fifty and continues to prefer the cereal despite trying other foods. He and his wife buy it by the case and remain enthusiastic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Fiagier
Hill Brook Farm
Charlottesville
Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription Praised by Mother
A Perrons Campbell woman reports relief after using four bottles of Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. She states her nerves and pains eased, labor time shortened from twenty eight hours to three hours. She endorses the medicine as best for suffering females and wishes success for Dr Pierce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Barticks
Perrons
Campbell
Ted Hee
Atchison Preacher Boyle to Speak in Topeka Church
A local teen stands up for Atchison pastor Dr. B F Boyle, pastor of the Presbyterian church, who will preach every night next week at the North Topeka Presbyterian church. He urges Topeka residents to attend, promising sermons of common sense without abuse or contention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ad Howe
Atchison
B. F. Boyle
Presbyterian Church In
North Topeka
Topeka
Boyle
Reward in Store as Wicker Regains Health after Tunnel Wreck
Engineer John M. Wicker, detained after Wednesday's New York Central tunnel accident, shows improved condition both mentally and physically. Bail offer discussed by D C Paulding, with rumors of his release and potential new railroad duties once cleared. Injured parties report steady recovery amid cautious optimism.
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New York
John M. Wicker
New Yor Central Tunnel
Paulding
Law Department
New York Central
Depew
Wisker
Vesper Denies Statement On Anti Hog Ordinance
Henry Vesper denies claims he stated he would contest the anti hog ordinance. He writes the State Journal defending his position amid public health concerns and questions the council's meat and hog pen policy. He argues harms to the poor and asks where offal will go, urging reconsideration of the ordinance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Vesper
Board of Health
State Journal
The
Married at 72 in Zanesville wedding
In Zanesville last evening Mrs. Sarah Tipton and Allen Morgan married at the bride’s home. Both are past 72. Morgan from Burlingame Kansas has been married once before, Tipton twice. They grew up together in the county and were sweethearts in youth. They had been engaged but quarreled the day before the ceremony.
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Zanesville
Sarah Tipton
Allen
Morgan
Burlingame
Kan
Jim Hall to Start Boxing Club in Phoenix Next Month
New York report notes Jim Hall plans to establish a boxing club in Phoenix Arizona in the near future to pass time and stay active while seeking health benefits. The move is framed as a productive use of his time with anticipated local engagement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Hall
New York
Fir
Arizona
Hall
Phoenix
Emporia man claims to clear John Collins in Topeka murder
Tom Williams, a long time Emporia resident and ex-convict, says he can exonerate John Collins in the Topeka murder case. Williams describes a prior plot by several black men to kill Collins’s father and hints at others involved, while delaying details until an appeal for a new trial is filed.
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Emil Gazette
John Collin Box
Tom Williams
Emporia
State Penitentiary
John Collins
Topeka
Penn
Collins
Auch
Williams
Gazette
Haiperia
John
Johnson Jordan
Harper Boys
William
Quay to Stay in Senate Despite Health Return
Senator Quay of Pennsylvania, back from Florida for his health, said his condition is improved and he will not retire soon. He affirmed he will serve out his current term despite reports.
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Washington
Senator Quay
Pennsylvania
Florida
Senate
Whist players expected for Midwinter Exposition in Topeka
President E L Copeland of the Topeka Whist club reports about 40 players from St Marys and Louisville will visit Topeka on Thursday evening January 23 to challenge Topeka’s club during the Midwinter Exposition. Whist teams from Ottawa Salina Abilene and other towns are also preparing to attend and contest the Topeka players.
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First Presbyterian Church
East Kein Street
Kansavenue
Quincy
W.H. Pavin
M. H. Loomis
G. Bauer
L. Beard
Prost
Commercial Club
W. E. Stanley
Archdeacon Crawford
Hpiacopal Enurch
Mally
Maney
Fort Beott
C. W. Goodlander
Atchison Globe
Frank Eliott
Troy ‘Times
Leedy
Seriounly
Bt. Joseph
Charles Lobdell
Stanley
Topeka
William Greer
Quincy Street
T. J. Anderson
Western Union Telegraph Company
Supreme Court
Edwin A. Austin
Austin
Kansas
D. H. Scott
E. L. Copeland
St. Marya
Louisville
Western
Middle States
Ottawa
Salina
Abilene
Copeland
Topeka Labor Unions Press Higher Wages for year
Topeka unions including Painters Decorators No 9 submit a wage scale for the coming year. Paperhangers and decorators face rates from March 1 for painters and January 1 for paperhangers with per roll and per yard charges for various wall coverings and ceiling treatments. Labor hour rate listed at 40 cents and fringe charges for borders and drops.
Digestive Ailments Treated By Fu HABW Remedy
Advertisement lists health complaints including Sick Headache Bitter Billiousness Indigestion and Torpid Liver with symptoms of digestive disruption. Claims relief after taking Fu HABW in several doses. Product sold by druggists with 38 cents per box from S ibwars co New York.
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Sibwars's'co
Nim St
New Xork
Topeka State Journal
Warner
Leo Vogel
Pratt Ave
Rogers Puri
Hil
Prescrie Warner
Mary Konark
Thomas Ave
Memphis
Tenn
Women's Sense
George Dessum
Fifth St
Cincinnati
Ohio
Christian Volunteers
Warner's
Warners Safe
Warner Safe Cure Co
Rochester
M. Y
Asis
Painters Offertory Notice on Wages and Regulations
A labor notice outlines pay and working rules for painters. Side walls moulding costs 24 cents per roll extra. Holiday or Sunday work to be 0 percent extra. Travel expenses and meals for out of town work paid by employer. Employer supplies planks ladders and storage. Wages set at 6 cents per hour for an eight hour day. J B Dowling listed as treasurer and secretary.
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J.B
Suupatead
J. B. Dowling
Warde
Schley and Nordica Visit Savannah in Warm Reception
Admiral Schley and his wife arrived an hour and a half late to Savannah to a crowded station and deafening cheers. Mayor Myer and city officials extended a cordial welcome and secured formal reception at the city hall. The party then went to Gen. W. W. Gordon’s residence for a ten day visit. In the evening Schley and Mrs Schley attended the theater.
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Savannah
Jami
Schley
Myer
Aidermen
Kell
W. W. Gordon
Subley
General Gordon
Porky Khan
Admiral Schley
Mike Schley
Fraternal and Insurance Group Meets at Odd Fellows Hall
SONS AND DAUGHTERS OF JUSTICE invite members to Friday gatherings at Odd Fellows Hall 119 West Sixth Street. Rent and health support for mother and child featured in the meeting notes amid a busy, underscored ad page with syrup and tonic product claims outside.
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Sons and Daughters OF Justice
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Weat Sixth Street
Aaulion
Perth
Justine
Sarah
Oda E Peliows
West Sixth Street
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Topeka, Kansas
Reliance Pants
Kansas Midwinter Exposition
Gibraltar Drug Co
Keausas Avenue
S. Watts
General Merchandise
Kansas Avenue
the World
Aa Wovelty, CO
Chicage
South Seferson
Dr. Pierce
Vesper
City Board of Health
Burlingame, Kansas
Phoenix, Arizona
Quay
Kansas Mid
Topeka Union No. 9
Amer
Horder
Kellam
Schley and Nordica
Admiral
Songstress
Savannah Theatre
Nordic Sa
Deleyte
Nordica
Milena
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