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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1899

Page

2

Master Key Science Ponders Truths Of Digestive Health

An ad style fragment touts Dr. Pierce’s Pills as the best simple laxative for constipation and digestive discomfort. It mentions experiments with compounds, nerve energy, and various remedies, claiming quick cures and endorsements from individuals in Clifton and DeWitt.

Particuto Waincas Avery Betnes Spukness W. Belttin Clifton Dewitt Co Weils Iver Bie Ber Dr. Pierce

Many Marriage Proposals For Miss Roberts In Mock Herald

June 1 Binghamton New York reports Miss T A Roberts of Rush Pennsylvania receives about 200 marriage proposals daily after a newspaper announcement. The story notes her wealth of twenty nine thousand dollars and increasing offers as postal authorities pursue action against the Milwaukee publication responsible.

Mise Roberts Binghamton N.Y T. A. Roberts Rush Miwautwe Miss Hoberts Adirest Wremithy Indy Roberts Iiid Petithens Milwaukee Teberte

Jeffries Weighs 210 Pounds Ahead of Ryan Bout

Asbury Park N J June 1 Jeffries training camp buzzes as fans flock to watch his afternoon boxing exhibitions with Teremy Ryan. The Californian trims to about 210 pounds aiming for a middle ground between cruiserweight and heavyweight, insisting he will not drop below the new target.

Asbury Park N. 2 Jeffries Artyr Quarters Great Faror Teremy Ryan Beave Tsuginring

Giants of the spud world claim 39 inch Indiana potato

In Van Buren township Pu lagiri county Indiana farmer M Mull reportedly champions the world by growing a set of oversized fried potatoes. He found a hill with four potatoes each 3 1/2 inches around and split them into 200 planting eyes. National Baptist Societies Anniversary event listed with travel fare details and notices of sales and services appear in the page.

Winamar van Buren Townships Pulagiri County Indiana Mull

Long Ocean Race Entrants Ready to Race to Singapore

Indrani and Sikh prepare a fuel saving port to Singapore race awaiting start from New York. Captains Trotter and Rowley vow full steam with coal on deck to avoid refueling. Skipper Rowley expects Singapore arrival about two weeks ahead of Indrani.

New York Trotter Rowley Singapore Funch dye @ Co Richy Sikh Starcer & Co China Japan Tetum Stichak East Central Pier Hrooklye Indrant Byuth Central Piler Callet Shir Rowtey Tadratl Tamautina Algiers Eral Whab Warner Ina

Lost Credit Letter Triggers Havoc for New Jersey Hat Maker

Newark New Jersey June 1 A hat manufacturer returning from abroad nearly starved after losing his letter of credit with Brown Brothers of New York. He had 322 000 in credit but could not raise funds abroad without the document. After visiting Nice he and his brother in law had only 10 to their names. They walked to a bank to obtain money but the missing letter of credit prevented any advance. The man pawned a diamond pin to survive.

Newark N. J Avurma Goodman Brown Brothers New York Goodman Nice Bank Mr. Gondrren Hitk

Smith Matched Again In Twenty Round Bout Fight

Mysterious Billy Smith plans a June 26 143 pound tenet show at Caney Island Club against Charley McKeever of Philadelphia in a 20 round bout for 9 percent of gross receipts. This second meeting follows Smith's earlier decision over McKeever, with training and locations noted in Coline Point and Philadelphia gyms.

Hilly Charley McKeever Philadelphia New York Billy Smith Tommy Hyan Lenox Athletic Club Webthen Smith McKeever Tn Shay Coline Point

Black Man's Burden Lecture in Springfield Proposes Educational Remedy

Dr J Magee of Chicago spoke in Representatives Hall at the state house on The Jack Man's Burden. He urged education agitation and petition drives to protect citizens in life liberty and politics, aiming to gather signatures from one million voters for a constitutional law. Lord Kitchener quarantined in Trieste after plague deaths aboard the Semiramis from Alexandria.

Congress Nherty Lord Kitchener Trieste Austria Lord Kitchener of Khartoum Alexandria

Foreign capital heats Cripple Creek gold mine sales

Foreign capitalists from New York Boston Philadelphia St. Louis and Chicago plus London buyers are acquiring Cripple Creek mines. Mines such as Moon-Anchors Et ratton's Independence Elkton and Portland have traded for large sums as investors push to control Cripple Creek's precious ore. The Portland directors are in London to finalize deals amid rumors of Paris capital involvement. The Cripple Creek exhibit at the Paris exposition aids attracting Old World investors.

Coerage Springs Parle Cripple Creek Colorado New York Boston Philadelphia St. Louis Chicago London Lillie Etratton Elkton Portland Paris

Automobiles as Carriers Considered for Postal Service

Washington June 1 authorities study automobile use in mail delivery after a Cleveland to New York test. Automobiles could replace streetcars on rural routes and in suburbs, speeding service and covering wider areas. Congress may fund an auto trial on a rural route with good roads.

Washington Cleveland New York Buffalo

King of Tramps Walks 5,000 Miles for Wager

Edward Lee, dubbed king of trampees, travels from Minneapolis to Galena en route to Chicago aiming to walk 5,000 miles in a year and earn $500. he has already logged 3,980 miles and earned $40. He met a romance in Cedar Rapids and wed in Fairming Wisconsin, with complications including a divorce pursued in South Dakota.

Galena Edward Lee Chicago Freeport Rockford Minneapolis Mine Tse Cedar Rapids Fairming Wis Leo South Dakota Lee

No clew to Marlon Clarke in New York case

A chaotic fragmentary report describes a Brooklyn arrest linked to a missing child case. Police investigate whether a private party knew the whereabouts of Marlon Clarke as officers seek clues from Danny, City and other agencies. Victims’ families seek answers amid a statewide and national pursuit.

New York Vane Ann Posige Itt Clarke Quree Carele Jones Buda Gymeeetiowliy England Hopetown Grand Central Marlon Brooklyn Beason Dallee Sural Moses United Fim Arthur Clarke Tm Stitl Bogeztomte Marton Clarke Mather

Government ownership of monopolies urged at bimetallic meeting

In Louisville on June 1 the Ohio Valley Bimetallic League heard F J Van Vorheis urge bimetallism and oppose trusts. ex Governor Altgeld spoke on the dangers of the gold standard and the need for initiative and referendum. Bryan arrived during the proceedings and attended after Altgeld finished.

Louisville Ohio Valley Loague F. J. van Vorbeis Indianapolis John P. Altgeld Altinois Tiinels Democratic Party Tri.rial Republic Kacy William MckKinsey New York Chicago Roosevelt Democrata Altgeld Bryan

Bond Street Banter and Hidden Hearts

In a witty exchange in Bond Street social circles, Mrs Cheedle probes Mr Wroughtnight about friendship between the sexes and marriage. The pair joke about cynicism, affection, and the idea of influence, with light barbs and candid remarks about spouses and social life.

The Battle of the Sex Stirs a Quiet Conversation

In a drawn out chat, Mrs Cheedie insists friendship between a man and a woman is impossible while Josie contemplates yielding to Tam only by her own free will. The exchange reveals stubborn pride and the idea that a wise friend cannot fix such disputes.

Mr. Wroughtright Josie

Wheeler for Governor Urges Grow in Alabama Papers

Birmingham dispatch reports Gen. Joe Wheeler urged to run for Alabama governor by nearly all newspapers in his district. Papers across Central and Southern Alabama join the call, arguing Wheeler’s entry would ease Democratic rift and likely secure nomination and victory. Some foresee the move leading to a seat in the U.S. Senate later.

Alabama Birmingham Ala Joe Wheeler United States Seceres Gen

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