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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jul 31, 1899

Page

2

Botanic Blood Balm Ad Promises Free Trial Treatment

An old advertisement touts Botanic Blood Balm with a free trial offer for blood poisoning and skin conditions. It claims cures by reading testimonials from various named individuals, urging readers to send for a sample and text before payment. The copy mentions Atlanta Georgia as a contact and lists purported health benefits and personal anecdotes.

Atlanta Fistron Saisiva Baiden Robert Ward Axora Secombiry Berdary Howl Polaon Agit Weil Beatin Morris

Fouling Kit Carson Sacrifices in Savage Encounter

Fragmentary record recounts a clash involving Kit Carson and Native hunter groups near Santa Fe. A pursued mêlée with wolves and a hidden ambush unfolds as the party maneuvers through rough terrain and tense encounters amid a fur trade setting.

Sante Fe Julian Menier Carson Mateh Inman Kansas Todjan Wuttelo Uae Dantes Weil Reese Arcoss

Pilgrimage of Cryptic Masons of Colorado

A cryptic Masons pilgrimage in Colorado offers greatly reduced round trip fares to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo with connections through Kansas and Nebraska. The Union Pacific provides special train service and arrangements for the trip during the period described.

Pilgrimage OF Cryptic Masons OF Colorado Union Pacinetas Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Kansay Nebraska

Aztec Calendar offers color reproductions by mail

The Banta Fe route advertises a July to December 1880s calendar with six color reproductions of F. A. Burbank portraits of Pueblo Indians. Each month features a separate engraving and the set cannot be bought separately for under $1.50. The Aztec Calendar cover shows an engraved Aztec Male calendar scene. Obtain by mail for 2 cents from W. J. Block, general passenger agent, Topeka Kansas.

F. A. Burbank Pueblo Perel W. J. Block Topeka Ken Mall

Pittsburg Fare and Route Ticket Sale Notice

Pittsburg fare and route ticket sale details appear with terms good through August. See T. I. i. azent for particulars. Surenliars and cuts finished with smooth edge. Address 11 and 114 West St.

Pittsburg Vis Santa Tickeia T. 1. i. Azent

Transformation of Huntoon Street Brings Aesthetic Drive

City engineer W H Barnes leads paving of Huntoon Street from Topeka Avenue to Fillmore Street turning a muddy area into a scenic thoroughfare. A circular park at Western Avenue intersection features vitrified brick blocks, elevated turf, and flowering plantings, improving street appearance and driving experience.

Huntoon Clits Himes Carnes Rarnea Barnes Hunoon Street Thic Street Bares Cnet Thirteenth Polk Tylor Huntoun Bernes Topeka New Circular Park Huntoon Street Western Avenue Strickroit

Big Jotor Plant Under Construction in New York

A new automobile rotary plant is being built in Long Island City on Daimler Manufacturing property. The project costs about five million dollars and includes two rapidly rising machine shops. The plant will operate under the Daimler Manufacturing company name and marks a growth phase for the firm.

New York Long Island City Betes Daimler Manufacturing Company

Daimler company to start motor production in old factory

The Daimler company has begun making automobile motors in the old factory where gasoline motors for facades and tents were produced. No carriages or bodies will be made until a new factory is built as the present facility is not equipped for such work. Secretary Krelgts says Wiltney syndicates back the venture and will provide required funds to meet rising auto demand.

Asieth Awhitney Daimler Company Krelgts C48

Two Hours Courtship Ends with Quick Marriage in Hilinoim

A Hilinoim couple met at 12 45 and wed at 2 30 in a rapid two hour courtship. The bride Anna, aged three, joined in a ceremony at Avtorla. Local residents described the meeting as improbable yet affectionate as relatives gathered at the Williams home for the marriage conducted by Laurie G. P. Gageott.

Hilinoim

Harrison for Governor predicts Democratic nomination

A garbled 19th century style editorial discusses Buck Hinrichsen forecasting a Democrat nomination for governor, with mentions of Harrison 43 and local politicians like Williams and Caldwell. The piece rails at Chicago political factions and hints at a platform tied to bi metallism and Bryan era policies.

Buck” Hinrichsen Pearks Bork Micricheen Jacksonville Chicago Ullinois Euteide Caldwell Wile J. Bryan

Where Lincoln Died A Day After the Ford’s Theater Attack

Washington July 1 through the house where Abraham Lincoln died the morning after being carried there from Ford's Theater. Tourists pass daily, the scene preserved by public buildings and grounds officials. The building will reopen to visitors after restorations, with extensive safety and preservation work ongoing. The site remains a key historical landmark attracting thousands yearly.

Washington, J Abraham tAncety Ford John Wilkes Hoot Nosia Irveta Ie Æsaire Rosrese Grounas Ross Doureet Felina Witel Abraham bin- Sain

ROW OVER PHONE POLES IN BALTIMORE FIGHTS WITH TELEPHONE COMPANY

Baltimore July 31 The dispute over arbitrary pole erection by telephone companies sparks clashes with residents. Police arrest workers as crowds of over 500 gather. Damage to property and blocked streets reported in several blocks around Huntsman and North avenues. Local anger centers on poles placed near residences and threats of further confrontation.

Baltimore Mda Baltimor Elgine Hunrinster Avenue Guo Wesidon David KE Byam Hich Mrx Margaret Averie Witeh Bestud Orlock Somhaie Arinient Wetter Stra Herert Evant Stenry Havaery Veles

Port Jervis Erie wreck kills two and injures many

A landslide near Lackawaxen caused a westbound Chicago Express derailment and collision with a freight train. Two engineers died and numerous passengers were injured as fires broke out and cars tumbled into a embankment. Rescue teams and nurses treated the wounded at Port Jervis hospital.

Port Jervis Erie Railroad Lackawaxen Freman Buffalo Cleveland New York Aerie Stephen Outwater Chudgo Express Fred Sells Seeman Chickga Express Fred Simith Port Jurgis J. M. Trimmer Chicago Express Michael Thornton Porter Minothy Welsh Belxe EL Parker Patie New Storky Fol Melwett Newark N.d Kilpatrick Seventeenth Avenue Denver FL Drake Pullman W. Freyheld Hoboken Collins Buffalo Ed Smith Milwaukee Street Florence Ade Mulford Bizabeth Mount Erie Road Conphinia- Ulr Becker Hin Tor Tior Exponse Embankment Port Jervia Cuddetuck Swartout Br. Johnson Barnard Shay Port Deryis G. E B. Belae

Wreck Victims Identified as Train Crew Fall to Burns

The Erie wreck left Engineer Cutwater and Fireman Sells dead under the engine with burns to the waist. Conductor Welse, badly hurt, carried a train check listing three unidentified persons. Police suspect additional suspects fled toward Cleveland and Cattaraugus regions.

Belize Thomas Erie Systems Cleveland Port Jervis Denver Sells Welse Kin Rothe Tiis Cattaraugus Inter

Tramps Invade Belvidere as Police Detain Dozens

Belvidere HL July 21 tramplers from the Willow Gang received a warm reception by local police after invasion attempts across the town. Officers arrested twenty suspects trying to break into homes while over thirty others were rounded up and escorted away. Citizens feared a wider raid as intruders knocked on doors and demanded money under threats.

Belvidere Belviders Sulundey Poli AONE Hvgst Pasigtunia Jos Hiver National Sewing Maurhine Company Ciixens Stkmpe

Big Land Deals Near Springer New Mexico

St Louis buyers have sought a 90 900 acre tract in a single body near Springer. An Abswell Land Grant Company official notes interest from New Mexico residents and buyers who have offered for 100 98 meres in another large parcel. Maxwell Land Grant Co expects to own much land in southern Calfax County as talks continue about land use.

Springer, N. M St. Louis Abswell New Mexico Maxwell Letd Calfax

Largest Moose Known Through Vast Antlers on Display

The Academy of Science in Lincoln Park unveils a giant moose killed near Copper River in late 1906. Captured measurements include an antler spread of 73 1/2 inches, height about 6 feet, and an estimated weight near 3000 pounds. Purchased by C F Parlolat, the specimen will tour public display within a month.

Chicase Chronicle Academy of Science Lincoln Park Woodruff Onessistant Waldien Copper River C.F. Parlolat Thiaity Academy

Attacks Mistress by Mastiff Leaves Woman Injured

Mrs. Frances Bennett, 70 plus, living south of town, fought a large mastiff in a brutal encounter on July 31. She was knocked to the ground, sustained deep arm and head injuries, facial scratches, and severe bites before neighbors and physicians arrived to help.

Be Bennett Bennett

Camille in Chinese Leads to Shanghai Serial Rights

A London Chronicle note reports Mrs Archibald Little hopes Chinese readers resist Balzac and Herbert Spencer. Sentimental romance appeals more now in China, while decadence has allure. A French translation of La Dame aux Camélias, titled The Lady with the Tea Flowers, intrigues Shanghai papers with lucrative serial rights. A critic questions if simpler works might reach broader appeal.

London Chronicle Archibald Little China Balzac Herbert Spancer Shanghai le Roman

Green Roses Report From Meopham Garden

A London Telegraph correspondent describes a bush of perfect green roses seen near Meopham. The blooms are uniform bright green, some tea-rose sized, with calyx, petals, and corolla all green. The writer riffs on nature’s vagaries and muses about future blue or black roses amid this botanical oddity.

Sir Edwin Arnold London Telegraph Meopham St. John’s

Undertaker Poet Describes Graveyard Side Business

An undertaker in Manayunk explains how he writes obituary verse for patrons. He charges per stanza and offers printed works with rhyming four line verses. He notes the writing is easier now than when he started and half-jokingly fears readers expect him to be a hero.

Eeeaginata Manayunk Sean Alice

Fragmented Cryptic Forum Report On Antiquity Debates

A garbled account from the Homan Forum mentions a coin tomb Bamatz and a discussion by Senator Gamarrini. It notes artifacts imported from overseas, antiqui na items, and archaeologists debating origins, with references to a vast epoch and recovered evidence up to now.

Homan Bamatz Ancaemta Gamarrini Garmarrini Cuimar

Santa Fe Announces Denver Pueblo Return Train Bouts

Tickets on sale August 5 6 and 7 good for stop overs between Pueblo and Denver. Pullman sleepers free chair cars rock ball exted track block signal system and Harvey dining room car among the advantages offered travelers via Santa Fe Z L King agent.

Denver Colorado Pueblo Harvey Santa Fe Z. L. King

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