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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1897

Page

2

Favorite Prescription Promises Health for Women

The article advertises Dr Pierce s Favorite Prescription as a remedy for women s weakness and female disorders. It claims to cure irregularities and related pains without exams, promotes early maternity health, and offers the 7 008 page text with a new edition. Readers are urged to mail 2 one cent stamps for a paper covered copy.

America Woren Pieres Bedy Eid Pierce Invalis Buffalo Bieter Nendice Ehly Sentaestra

McKinley Guests Barred From Biltmore Estate Incident

During McKinley’s tour in Asheville journalists were refused entry to Biltmore house by George Vanderbilt’s agent Harding. After pressure from Porter and the president’s stance, newspaper men were admitted on equal terms with the cabinet. The day included a ceremony at Young Men’s Hall for colored citizens and a tour of the Biltmore estate before resuming the journey to Washington.

Asheville N. C McKinley Permisaton Biltmore House George W. Vander Mrr Vanderbilt Charles McNamee Uyke J. Harding Biltmore McKianivh Battery Park Ami J. Adain Porter Harding Drr. Porter Porter Ing Representative Pearson Mr. Mckiniay George W. Vanderbilt Con. Arenemen Pearkon Dillmore Biltmmore Washington Alger

Whisky Syndicate Aims to Control Kentucky Distilleries

Owensboro Kentucky June 15 A syndicate negotiates for control of 69 000 000 gallons in Kentucky distilleries with a plan to own seven tenths of the property in 60 days. About 115 distilleries in the pool include Glenmore Eagle Sour Mash and J W M Field among others. the goal is to raise whisky prices and consolidate bourbon production.

Kentucky Owensburg Davin County J. W. McCulloch A. Rowenfeld H.C. Wathen Loileville Henry Wilekees Lintanigern Owensboro Bond Bexitis Glenmore Eagle TR. Monarch Sear Marh Dietiling Company Jotn Yancing Owensboro National Park J. W. M. Fisid J. W. M. Field M. P. Mattingly MP. Mattingly

Electric rail lines planned to connect Missouri and Kansas towns

Missouri and Kansas towns including Joplis Webb City Carterville Carthage Mo and Galena Kan to be linked by an extensive electric railway system. The Gateway line seeks a franchise through Galena and a route via Baxter Springs and Empire toward Joplin, spanning about 90 miles through mining lands. Public health note warns about coughs and promotes a remedy.

Missouri Kansas Tune Lnes Joplis Webb City Carterville Carthage Galena Kan Southwest Baxter Sprinrss Jépitn StansHeld Kan Ave

Protestants Press on in Peru Bolivia and Ecuador

At a Methodist Ministers meeting in Chicago and chaired by Rev. John Lee, Dr. Thomas Wood presented a report correcting a papal delegate’s characterization of Protestant free exercise in Peru Bolivia and Ecuador. He defended Protestants as acting within the law and criticized misreporting on marriage and church-state relations.

Chicago John Lee South America Vincent Peru Bolivia Ecuador Indioame UN Statenent Thomas FH Wood Chicao Republic Br. Wood Rampolla Gibbore Rampolin Tania Rome Council of ‘Trent Council of Trent Mucchi Hampolle Cailao TESS Methodist Episcopal Church Lima Itna Moe Supreme Executive Fermaine Ministry of Worship and Justice Kr. Lee

Northwestern Students Steal Cake at Colored Function

Northwestern University students attended a Bailey's Opera House event in Evanston on June 1. They stole an elaborate eleven story cake amid a crowd of about 300 people, splitting it and sharing slices as onlookers and prize judges watched. The cake was hoisted to the wings and moved through a doorway, leaving crumbs and causing a chaotic departure as performers and attendees helped themselves to portions.

Northwestern Evanston Chicago Northwestern University Bailey's Opera House Belien I¢ Was Placed Under the Mackintosh of “Shorty” Levinas Rink Charmpion San Franisco Sigele Hardin Ware Comatock School of Oratory Spars Ingike Wall

Buokien's Arica Sairo advertised for skin ailments

The notice claims Buokien's Arica Sairo cures cuts bruises sores eruptions and piles with guaranteed satisfaction. It lists price five cents per box and seller J K Jones at Fourth and Kansas Avenues Frannie Walker. A recital is announced at Ennisburg Wednesday evening June 16.

Emerson J. K. Jones Fuh Kansas Ave Frannie Walkera Ennisburch

Lake Front Bill Veto Shocks Chicago Political Scene

Gov. Tanner vetoes Senate Bill 364 the lake front bill prompting speculation on effects. The move delays Lake Front Park plans and blocks boulevard and park connections, aiming to curb developments from South Park to Lincoln Park and halt museum site allocations on the lake front. The veto signals a temporary setback to lake front improvements and related projects already in discussion.

Chinsgo Tanner United States South Park Commission Lake Front Park Smple Picld Columbian Museum Jackson Park Lincoln Park Lake Shore Lincoln Park Board

Sleeping Child Safe After Train Passes Over

Dallas dispatch recalls a conductor Jake Gorn recounting a near miss when a sleeping child lay on the track as a Missouri Kansas and Texas train passed. The boy thankfully survived with no injuries, awakening as the train rolled by and the father raced to the scene. The incident prompted praise for the boy’s luck and a humorous note about future prospects.

Dallas Jake Gorn Henrietta Missouri, Kansas and Texas St Joe Ehid Bright Boy United States

Actor Mansfield Sued Over Old Loan Balance

Reston records show actor Hichard Mansfield sued by Jot Stetson cortege for 5000 loan. Case filed in superior court last Monday by Megsie Pat iee Adams and Gaston for the estate. Mansfield served during a visit. Trial set for October. debt plus interest now about 400.

Reston Hichard Mansfeld Stetson Cefete Pipers Ueperior Megsie Patiee Adams Gaston Mansfield Gage Occober John Stetson Mont

Melon Day Plans Highlight Rocky Ford Exhibit in Denver

G M Hall secretary of the Rocky Ford melon committee visits Denver to arrange railway shipments for Known Melon Day on September 2. The exhibit will be larger than before with cantaloupes and berries promoted for markets in New York and the East. The committee aims to curb over supply to stabilize prices.

Rocky Ford Denver G M. Hall New York

Lynching debate stirs Afro American leaders in New York

New York Afro American leaders discuss lynching waves in south and north. Ministers plan mass meetings to protest lawlessness and press federal action. Clergy urge protection by federal law, citing lax state laws and weak punishment for lynchers. Union of concerns spans Ohio and Urbana era, with calls for indemnities and legal enforcement. John P. Rogers enters county surveyor race, noting Newton waterworks work and long Shawnee county residence.

New York the Herald M. Franklin Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church South Ohio Urbana McKinley Rev J. Scott Zion ‘Baptist Church Bert John P. Rogers Rogers Hinkley Newton Shawnes County Iff Snacuaks Hinsalt Poton

Corner stone laid for new church in town

A large crowd gathered Sunday for the cornerstone laying of the new Colored Tre rmira Sapitat church at Eleventh and Washington. The Kolehts and Daughters of Tabor led processions, with the Kan vat Military Band in attendance. Rev L S Arthur spoke, and Chief Grand Mentor S Frank Wilson presided. A serious accident on Potwin Place injured Miss Grate Campbell, while testimonials promote Dr. King's New Discovery and Chamberlain's remedies for coughs, colds, and stomach issues with local store samples offered.

Tre Rmira Sapitat Church Ten Eee Eleventh Washington Kolehts Tabor Fall Peeniia Kanvat Miliary Band Si Frank Wilson Parsons LS Arthur Phoebe Thomius Junction City Dr. King Thos Exgers Florida San Francisco J.K. Jones Fifth Street Ansus Avenue

Ellis Island Fire Destroys Immigrant Station

A devastating fire on Ellis Island in New York Harbor destroyed the United States Immigrant Station buildings, all wood and inflammable, with no loss of life reported. Immigrants were moved safely to the Battery via barges and ferries as rescuers fought the blaze and authorities assessed losses including hospital, offices, and detention areas.

New York United States Ellis Island New York Harbor Harbor Ann Tower Precinct Socom Consuma Armalier Battery John Geist Bilis Alvo

India Earthquake Fatal in Calcutta and Wide Damage

Reports from Calcutta and surrounding areas detail a devastating Saturday earthquake with numerous buildings destroyed and several fatalities. Shocks were felt from Simla to Patna, rail disruption occurred on the Eastern Bengal line, and ground fissures appeared near Manipur with extreme heat recorded at Jasobabad.

Calcutta Simla Agra Tombay Manipur Provincia Hoogiey Burtwan Déecesa Goipoor Patna Ransean Nanginoor Attor Maziarpoor Monghyr Dargaling Jasobabad Baluchistan

Bristow Gets His Orders From Hanna In Ohio and Kentucky

Washington June 1 reports Senator Mark Hanna has ordered changes at the post office department to remove all fourth-class postmasters in Ohio and Kentucky before the election. Over ten Democratic postmasters in Ohio and nearly as many in Kentucky have already been removed, with more to follow in the fall campaign.

Whahington Mark Hanna Pioxt Ohio Kentucky Hanna Gee

Death in the Corset in Bellaire Ohio

Three young women dies from lightning near Lucobusburg while walking home from a church service. Mintie McGuire Alva Taylor and Erma White all about 19 killed. Sarah Buehring injured and may die. Lightning struck as they headed toward the road, the corsets of the victims believed to have contributed to the deaths.

Bellaire M. 5 Lucobsburg Mintie McGuire Thomas McGuire Alva Taylor Willam Taylor Erma White Simon White Sarah Buehring Mise Bohering

Cathedral Planned for Newark New Jersey at Million Cost

A new Roman Catholic cathedral for Newark New Jersey is planned at a cost of 1,000,000 dollars. The building will seat about 2,500 persons and may take ten years to complete. The site, bought years ago, sits on Mock bounded by Ridge Street Clifton Fifth and Sixth avenues, among the city’s highest points. Halls Hair Renewer is advertised as trusted worldwide for restoring and maintaining natural hair color.

Newark New York Newark NJ Ridge Street Clifton Fifth and Sixth Avenues

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