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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1897

Page

8

Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery Promoted for Digestion

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for digestion disorders and related wasting illnesses. It claims it restores appetite and weight, strengthens the liver and blood, and drives out disease germs, with testimonials and a request for mail orders. It promotes the People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser and offers binding options via mail.

Ailenta Dr. Pierce Arasta Punitiam Sistervine Tyler Harik Ve Buffalo N. Y

Populist Hopefuls Duel In First District Race

In Kansas politics J M Bancroft is the sole Populist candidate for Congress in the First District. W Hendee predicts Jerry Simpson will be reelected with ease. Senter, as state railroad board clerk, is lauded as a strong campaigner though restricted from Populist counties. He travels Republican strongholds, argues campaign philosophy, and contemplates running for office if every race demands it.

Congress J. M. Beancroft Topeka Senter State Board of Railroad Commissioners Lewelling Sentir Ofice

WHY BROWN HATES SIMPSON AND OTHER PLOTS

O W Hentee of Hutchinson in the city en route to St. Francis says Brown’s opposition to Jerry Simpson stems from jealousy and pride, not policy. He argues Simpson has the right to wear fine clothes and predicts Simpson’s renomination and election, while Leedy may be renominated and Stryker could lose the state superintendent post to a Democrat or Populist.

O. W. Hentee Hutchinson Ciy Si Tansis Tie Abilene Hendee Brown Jerry Simpson Buimpson Fie Simpson Calkins Head Leedy Stryker Associate Creative Aten

Edwards for governor sparks in Seventh district politics

A Kansas Republican scene centers on Edwards a former secretary of state under Morvill and a possible governor candidate. Despite fanfare from the Larned Hagle-Optic Edwards seems unlikely to run for governor preferring to seek renomination as secretary of state. Bosses back Clark and Brown in an ongoing fight with Edwards as a marginal figure.

WW. Edwards Morvill Larned Hagle-Optic Mr. Edwards Edwards Flo Geo. A_ Clark Junction City Frank Brown Anderson County

Plot to Defeat Billy Sterne Faces Political Intrigue

Politicians claim resignations of Pension Agent Geek and United States Attorney Perry show a patriot plot to block Billy Sterne from U S Senate seat. Kansas figures in Washington pressuring Sterne confirmation, with Baker and McKinley ties shaping the outcome. Sterne remains unconcerned about the debt issue and avoids discussing terms.

Geek United States Perry Wo. Sterne Tarahal Washingtt Kansas Washington Latano Sterne Billy Sterne Baker

Big Wheat Crop Report for Ellis and Russell Counties

Miles Murray, deputy state grain inspector, arrived from Hays City to verify claims that Ellis and Russell Counties will produce about 2,600,000 bushels of wheat this year. Reports indicate strong returns from the far west and threshing is underway as proof.

Ellis Russell Elis Ruste Miles Murray Hays City

Judge Thompson's Nomination Likely in Local Race

Minneapolis dispatch reports Judge Thompson is favored to win the Republican nomination for district judge in the Thirtieth district with Captain Maher not seeking reelection. The Populists expect Day Ritehte of Salina to secure nomination. Gov Leedy fills vacancy by appointing a justice of the peace in Caldwell after Nyce resigns.

Minneapolis J. G. Maher Thir- Heth Judes Ro Phompson Pop Hats Dayi Ritehte Salina Leedy John W. Nyce Caldwell Nyce

Ohio and Montana Democrats Face Tariff and Silver Debates

Ohio Governor Campbell in New York says Nations silver Democrats unlikely to shift Ohio toward Republicans next fall. He notes influential cold standard Democrats exist but doubt they alter November results. Montana Governor Houser, a free silver Democrat, cites tariff questions and sugar beet industry as priorities while predicting no immediate pedal shifts. he favors western tariff benefits and notes long-term sugar and beet industry revival.

New York Campbell Ohio Fifth Avenue Bryan Chapman Samuel Houser Montana Cleveland

Reasons Why Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Best

An OCR dense product lists reasons why Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is superior for stomach pain colic and cholera morbus and claims it cures chronic diarrhoea dysentery and cholera infantum. It touts reliability promptness and safety and notes multiple sale points with testimonials and local ads.

Chamberlain

Kansas circuit bicycle races open at Ottawa August 2

Opens at Ottawa August 2 with a circuit racing plan across Kansas towns through August 28. The schedule lists events in Ottawa Lawrence Emporia and Kansas City with entries from Minneapolis St Louis and other states. August features two racing days at Peoria with a program including amateur and professional classes and prize money.

Ottawa Kansas City Kan Charles S. Dakken Auinneapolis Minn Cereal Sin Kansas Kansas Racing Board Dukken Isunsws L. A. W. Raving Board Strasie Amuse Lawrence Stile Minneapuils Wayurn BE. EB. Anderson St. Louis Pear Felix Brothers Sailne Coburn Brothers

Two Western Carnivals Promised This Fall Rivalry Grows

New York July 24 The Evening World reports two carnivals planned for the west this fall led by A Brady and Dan Stuart. Each aims to outbid the other for marquee matchups including Maher-Sharkey and Lavigne-McPortland while negotiations hinge on purses and bidder strength. Venues are Carson and Reno with events spanning about a week each in September and October.

Brady Stuart New York Evening World A. Brady Dan Stuart Bray Usem McCoy McCoy-Creedon Ey Cortest Buck Connelly Maher Lavigne-McPortland Wich

Topeka Triumphs In Big Game As Stricklett Shines

In a rough road game Topeka beat Emporia 9 to 2 as Stricklett pitched effectively through seven innings. Colburn covered center, Hulbert at third, and Kunter moved to second with solid play. Errors and misplays by Emporia hampered their effort, while Topeka mounted a late rally to secure the nine run advantage.

Stricklitt Emporia Topeka Hall Hulbert Kunter Harry Colburn Col Burn Stricklett Ingram Ingramm Fatty” Faulker Inet Lout

National League and American League Scores Relay July 4

Baseball results from July 4 show Cleveland nearly shut down by Philadelphia aided by errors, Louisville surging past Boston with standout plays, Baltimore beating Pittsburgh despite Buds’ pitching struggles, and a Giants loss to a patched Cubs lineup in New York. Scores include Cleveland 2 0 2 0 0 3 1 9 2 Philadelphia 1 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 2. Louisville 5 Boston 4. Baltimore 7 Pittsburgh 4. Chicago 0 New York 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.

Forts Pittaburo Baltimore Killen Sugden Pond Clarke Chicago New York Giants Athe Cotta Friend

Ambitious Girl Recovers After Illness Through Pills

A Hartsville Indiana family reports ten year old Louise Rybolt recovered from a serious illness after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. The child, once active in school and music ambitions, grew pale and weak before fever and headaches prompted treatment. The physician and neighbors endorsed the pills as an effective, affordable remedy, marketed by Dr Williams Medicine Company New York.

Louise Sven Ando College of Music Uythia Williams Dr. Withans? Medicine Company Seihepa Sr. Willigan' Medicine, Company

Pressure on Prince Esterhazy to wed Lily Langtry

London gossip centers on Lily Langtry possibly marrying Prince Louis Esterhazy amid strong family and noble pressure. Esterhazy, head of a famed Hungarian house, is aged about sixty and serves as colonel of the imperial bodyguard. Despite support from high society, matrimony has been discouraged, with much talk of a significant social upheaval in royal circles.

Louis Esterhazy Lily London Lily Langtry Prince Louis Esterhazy Exterhazy Europe Paull Hsterhazy Attla Prince Loure Austria-Hungary Loadoni Francis Joseph Anthony Extérhazy Aretrian Prince Louis Hungary Prendy Gebhardt Lstertiany Civilizea Baron Hirsch Prince of

Gold Fever Drives Alaska Trip for Benson Foraker and Party

Benson Foraker senator, his private secretary Bernard W. Layton, C A Layton, and M W Blumenberg plan a July 4 departure from Cleveland by air to Duluth and Seattle. They will visit Yellowstone, then sail August 12 from Seattle on the Queen to Alaska for a 15 day voyage, not hunting for gold, with rest aboard the ship.

Benson Foraker Alaska Washington Congress Senator Foraker Bernard W. Layton Sulate C. A. Layton Wapakoneta M. W. Blumenberg Cleveland Duluth Northern Pacific Seattle Lettwes Benatyrs Mantle Carter Mintara

Now Great South American Kidney Cure advert

Relief in six hours promises fast relief for distressing kidney and bladder disease. The remedy claims to relieve urinary pain and water retention quickly, with claims of near immediate improvement. Sold by Gen W Stansfield and Sim Drug Co in Topeka Kansas along with rail tickets listed for a Santa Fe Route trip.

Poseie Gen. W. Stansfield Kansas Ave Sim Drug Co Topeka Kan

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