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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1895

Page

2

Minyon’s Homeopathic Remedies Praised by Westfield Man

W H Andrews of Westfield Massachusetts endorses Munyon’s Cold Cure, Pepsdia Cure, Nerve Cure and Headache Care. He notes rapid relief for colds, seven year dyspepsia cured with three vials, headaches eased in half an hour, and his wife’s sleep issues improved. He urges blessings on the Munyon proprietors and mentions the 25 cent bottle price.

Gelder W. H. Andrews Westfield Mas Minnyon Munyon Homeopathic Home Remedy Company Philadelphia Arch Street Philodelphia

Baseball Scores and Democratic Split in Nebraska

Baseball scores from Woestern and National Leagues list Grand Rapids, Kansas City, Terre Haute, Minneapolis, Indianapolis, Detroit, St Paul, Cleveland, Baltimore, Chicago, Philadelphia, Cincinnati, and Boston results. Nebraska Democrats split with free silver wing inviting Carlisle to Omaha August 22 while he also accepts to address the opposing faction September 5 after last fall fusion ticket bolted.

Grand Rapids Kansas City Nebraska Omawa Neb Democratic State Central Committee Omaha Carlisle

Potters firm sues Farwell for $12.84 million fraud case

Sensations! Chicago Suit, Omeica July 183 John Brooks and George D. Bullen as assignees of Potter Lovell Co of Boston file a bill of discovery against J. W. Farwell Co of this city. They seek to compel an accounting for $12,840,000 of securities fraudulently transferred on the eve of the assignment in August 1890.

Chicago Omeica John Brooks George D. Bullen Potter, Lovell & Co Boston J. W. Farwell & Co

News Briefs Span Birthplace Visit and Rail Plans

Ex Speaker Crisp travels to England to visit birthplace while Rev Arthur Brooks dies at sea aboard the Fulda. Half yearly raids show no gains. Pacific coast to Salt Lake cooperative road seeks funds but appears impractical. Illinois Central pays a 2.5 percent dividend on August 21. Heavy rain in Peoria sets a forty year record at 3.7 inches in ten hours. Trinidad magistrate Arthur Newson arrested in Brooklyn for embezzling 250000 from estates. San Francisco port official probes undervalued imports after Williams Foote charges. Whitecaps drive two Freeport women from home. Springfield consolidates Indians with Decatur and Western and with Decatur Eastern lines. Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup touted for children’s ailments. Local ads tout mineral baths at Picketts and services by J T Sheldon and area laundries.

Crisp England Arthur Brooks Phillips Brooks Fulda Southampton Agricultural Department Pacific Coast Salt Lake Illinois Central Peoria Ill Arthur Newson Trimidad Brooklyn Trinidad San Francisco Port Rague United States Foote Whitecaps Freeport Ind Springfield Indians, Decatur and Western Railway Decatur and Eastern Railway Company Indiana, Decatur and Western Railway Company Indianapolis

Wreck on Santa Fe near Monument Claims Three Lives

A freight train laden with lumber and stone plunged fifty feet through a bridge west of Monument Colorado, killing three and injuring fourteen. The dead include Mrs Albert Cooper and J C Childers of Kansas City and an unknown tramp. Wrecking crews and physicians rushed to the scene, with Colorado Springs hospitals expecting the injured.

Denven Col Santa Fe Road Monument Denver Pueblo Colorado Springs Albert Cooper Kansas City J. C. Childers Mia

Two Firemen Die in Cincinnati Hay Warehouse Fire

A large blaze at J. H. Horreson & Co. hay and feed warehouse at Water and Walnut streets in Cincinnati caused extensive damage. Two firemen were killed and eighteen injured as flames threatened surrounding buildings. The fire drew the entire department after an alarm from box 13 and spread toward Walnut Water Vine and Front streets.

Cincinnati Dixerssatt Ohio J. H. Horreson & Co Water Walnut Vine Front

Foreclosure sale sought of Atlantic and Pacific line

A United States Trust Company bill filed in Albuquerque seeks foreclosure and sale of the Atlantic and Pacific property. No payments on the first mortgage since January 1891 and a receivership is anticipated. The Atchison group plans a separate receivership soon. Compromise with the Choctaw nation ends contractor removals as George S Good Co settles royalties in Indiana Territory.

Atlantic and Pacific Cxrcaco United States Court Albuquerque N. M United States Trust Company Atchison Reorganization Committee Laura McAies Ind. Ter George S. Good & Co

Train kills Livingston county millionaire in Missouri

S. P. Calkins an elderly and wealthy resident of Livingston county was struck and killed by Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul train No 2 near his home in Missouri on July 18. The incident occurred as he was near his residence.

Corticotthe S. P. Calkins Livingston County County Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul

New Reid Bros packing house rebuilt by Kassas City firm

Wil Rebuild the Plant Kassas City Mo July 18 A new company with capital of 1 000 000 will rebuild the Reid Bros packing house William J Reid leads the enterprise and many of the citys top capitalists have shown willingness to invest stock. No definite reorganization plan yet adopted but advance encouragements assure success of the project.

Wil Kassas Ciry, Mo Reid Bros Packing House William J. Reid

Ex-Cashier Arrested Over Bank Deposit Shortage

Aurora Mo July 18 W L Lou don ex cashier of the Aurora State bank which failed last April was arrested last night on the charge of receiving 15 75 in deposits knowing the bank was in a failing condition Bond set at 300 and quickly signed.

Aurora Avrora W. L Loudon Aurora State Bank

Triple Crime Allegedly Result of Liquor in Oxana

Oxana Nebraska July 18 Joseph Nickima of Pleasanton Buffalo County a farmer shot his wife wounded a neighbor farmer and cut his own throat while insane from liquor The Journal notes the incident follows liquor aided delirium and urges subscription to the journal

Oxana Neb Joseph Nickima Pleasanton Buffalo County

Taylor Case Set For Late Next Week In Camnnellton

In Camnnellton Missouri on July 18 the Taylor brothers were brought to court. Judge Bresnehan says the state is ready for trial while the defense seeks depositions from ill witnesses. A strict venue of 300 men will form a panel of forty for Monday at 1 pm. Trial likely Thursday with heavy party participation and many witnesses.

Taylor Camnellton Taylor Brothers Bresnehan Hale Linn Sullivan

Corbett Divorce Case Continues Testimony

New York July 18 There was another hearing before Ref eree Jacobs in the divorce suit of Mrs Ollie Corbett against James J Corbett Miss Marie King a member of the dramatic company traveling with Corbett continued her testimony about relations with a woman known as Vera She cited an instance in a railway car and noted the hotel register entry J J Corbett and wife in Corning Ohio If the referee favors the plaintiff alimony would be set at 100 a week Adjournment to July 20 to obtain testimony from the West.

Marie King New York Jacobs Ollie Corbett James J. Corbett Corbett Vera Miss King Corning Ohio J. J. Corbett West

Hearne De Young Libel Suit Sparks Security Checks

Excitement rose in Hearne versus De Young libel case at Hayspar Missouri as deputies announced searches of all entrants to Attorney Mahan's office where depositions are being taken. Widespread fears of gunplay loomed, centered on Dr. Hearne, though he had no weapons on him when plans shifted at the last moment.

Hearne-De Young Haysrpar Attorney Mahan Hearne

Flames In Sedalia Destroy Several Businesses

Fire swept through Sedalia Missouri damaging the Van Wagner Henney Shoe company Gentry Cloney’s store and Walmsley’s furnishing goods and tailoring house. Losses reach about fifty thousand dollars with half covered by insurance. Three firemen fell victim to collapsing walls but escaped serious injury. Separately Jessie Finley captured near Pottawatomie and brought to Baregtoton Oklahoma City.

Separta van Wagner-Henney Shoe Company Gentry & Cloney Gentlemen’s John Walmsley

Official Call Issued for Missouri Democratic Convention

In St Louis on July 18 the official call announces the state Democratic convention to be held in Perth Springs on August 6. Representation is by one delegate per 500 Cleveland votes in 1892, with an extra delegate for fractional parts of 250 or more, and each county and ward gets at least one delegate.

St. Louis Perth Springs St Louis Cleveland

Fire at Bates County Globe Office Destroyed in Inferno

A Bates County Globe plant in Huse Missouri burned at 2 o clock, destroying the Palmer Bros owned office. The fire carrier suggests incendiary origin, set in a cananea room, with a loss estimated at 3500 dollars and insurance coverage of 1450 dollars.

Huse Bates County Globe Palmer Bros

No Suffering at All

Cherokee strip residents denounce外 outside newspaper reports of hardship as indignation meetings spread anger over alleged suffering. In St Louis Philip Zepp prominent politician dies at home after long public service.

Pexar Cherokee Strip St. Loui Philip J. Zepp St. Louis

Agitators Out as Omaha Police Purge A P A

Omaha July 18 actions against the American Protective Association radicalism lead to a police reorganization under Chief White from Chicago. Twenty five political and sectarian agitators are discharged and police warned not to let religion influence their duty.

Omaha AP Abes White Chicago

Chase Declines Governorship and Seeks Peace

Ex warden Dicx from Winfield reports the former official feels relieved from public office duties and intends to live quietly on his farm next spring. Chase dismisses Populist governor chances, citing disillusionment with Lewelling and Morrill administrations as his reason to avoid the state’s top post.

Dicx Wnaste Winfield Chase Lewelling Morrill

Journalistic Jottings: Notable Quips on Work and Vices

A column of pithy sayings comments on ceiling repairers, penitentiaries, confidence, bunco schemes, pay gaps, temper, recreation, lawfulness, carpenters, and the mosquito’s upcoming impact on American hides. It blends aphorisms with social observations, reflecting early 20th century concerns about labor, crime, and industry.

Platinum in Peru and sources worldwide

Platinum origin traced to Peru with early discovery in beds of auriferous sands in 1823 and Russian government workings since then. Also noted are later finds in Canada, Oregon, the West Indies, Brazil, Colombia, and Borneo, with Ural mountains as chief ore supplier. Three sunstrokes reported at Blue Rapids during extreme heat, and a note on a bootlegger escape at a ball game. Travel advertisement for Chicago Great Western Railway Maple Leaf Route highlights through trains Kansas City to Des Moines and Minneapolis.

Peru Canada Oregon West Indies Brazil Columbian Borneo Ural Mountains Siberia Chicago Great Western Kansas City Des Moines Marshalltown St Paul Minneapolis Geo W. Lincoln F. Hf Losa P&t A Chicago Minois

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Minyon Mra Winslow Picket Harrison J.T. Sheldon Iane Pausers Santa Fe T. M. Bresnehen T. B. Fields A. W. Mullins L. A. Holliday Sidney Miller B. F. Pierce James L. Minnis J. B. Hale E.R. Stephens D. M. Wilson R. F. Lozier James F. Graham T. M. Brinkley A. W. Meyers Sedalia Barefgoten Oxcanoma City Jessie Finley Christian Brothers Pottowatomie Chang Buce Ramps Kan Blue Rapids Justice of the Peace Blue Raps Kaz Halma Aere Hasima Louisvills Awith Monmouth Major Bts Jonene Mate Bon Tommy Turner Brantford North China Mission Jookin Anne Ecetmilen Bi Hia
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