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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1899

Page

8

Bowersock Sued Over Patent Fence Case In Federal Court

A federal suit seeks about 140000 in damages over a woven wire fence patent claim. Plaintiff William Warner of Melvern alleges inventor status against Congressmen J D Bowersock and A Hendley with A D Mackey of Lawrence. The case centers on a fence design once produced by the Confederated Barb Wire Co of Lawrence. Also noted are ads and notices unrelated to the suit.

Troutman & Stine Conmpreseman J. D. Bowersock A. Hendley JA. Healey A.D Mackey Lawrence Willian Warner Melvern Wabhingusa Healey Wowersock Warner Berlin MT Warners Lawrence Company

Eagle Attacks Rochester Lawyer in Daring Beach Encounter

Rochester lawyer Mwyer Spahn faced a terriffic battle with a wood eagle along the beach. The seven foot bird lunged with talons ripping clothing and injuring him. after a fierce struggle the eagle died. Spahn suffered severe scratches and shocked observers at the scene in Rochester, New York.

Rochester Kily Bird Spain Spahn

Cheers for Dewey At Social Congress Meeting

A Buffalo July gathering of the Social Democratic party featured speakers urging support for Dewey for president. Debs declined to respond, Corrine R Brann of Chicago urged wage slavery be addressed, and speakers from Chicago and Indiana defended or attacked parties and leaders. A universal call came for Dewey while others criticized McKinley era policies and urged reform.

Social Congress Buffalo Mills Eugene V. Dobe Secinl Democratic Party Debs Corrine R. Brann Chicago Davie Socialistic Solem John &. Wooler Hanna Platt Quay Roland Croker Hig Ang Chalite McKinley AROS Dunn W. Breldentha Kansas Lincoln Gen. i. ©. Howard Circuss Aiver Reform Party Willems Wiltatne Richard Ely Cambridge Mogeomp Dewey

Address on trusts and action by Commercial Travelers’ Association

President Dewey warns trusts harm commerce and jobs in a lengthy address to the Commercial Travelers’ Association. He cites 65,000 travelers unemployed and 25,000 salaries cut, urges cautious stance toward trusts, and notes possible bipartisan anti-trust coalitions. Resolutions condemn trusts and private business codes restraining trade. Officers elected for the next year include President Dewey, Secretary O’Gonnor, and Treasurer Adams.

Teague

Battle of San Juan Hill Anniversary at Ft Thomas

Cincinnati July 1 The anniversary of the battle of San Juan was celebrated at Fort Thomas with impressive ceremonies. The Sixth United States Infantry played a prominent role in the events.

Ft. Thomas Jett Tampa Bualqutri San Juan Wetherill Or. Tarman Benchley Cincinnati Covington Newport Cakniel Ebert Manila Sixth Infantry Nelson A. Miles Foraker Miss Wetherill Captain Witherill Mason Theutonamt Ord Battle OF San Juan Hill Ft Thomas

Polled Kansans Cattle Credited to Snow and Gutheris

A Kansas story credits Chancellor F. H. Snow of the State University and Judge W. W. Gutheris of Atchison with originating and perfecting a new cattle breed named the Polled Kansans. The breed is described as hornless, good milkers, and versatile for various farming needs.

F. H Snow F. H. Snow The State University W. W. Gutheris Atchison Gutherle Snow Atenigon

Murphy Set Bicycle Record On Fluid Board Track

Charles Murphy of the King county Wheelmen rode a mile on a board track powered by a locomotive in 37.49 seconds near Matsoud, 2b, 7, as train crew and spectators watched. An emergency brake action saved him from a fatal crash when the locomotive jerked him from the wheel. Murphy rode a 28 inch wheel geared to 10, g crank hangers, weight 205 pounds.

Sew Fork Charles Mr. Murphy Kingn County Bievely Ure Leng Andyalltad Murphy Matsoud Tio Wis Aki Fae Sam Booth USA Marnby Weil Tiy Nuesssiy Repanrs Messrs Blegen Sth Sheri St Urphy Hibtpile Bor Marti Babylonia

Dr Williams Pink Pulte 501d advertised in period ad

An old advertisement notes Dr Williams Pink Pulte 501d available from Dr Hams Medicine Company Schenectady. The copy mentions druggists stock wired distribution and pricing: 60 seats per box, 6 boxes for 2.60 dollars.

Dr. Williams

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