Digestive disorders blamed for broader health woes
A vivid old-time claim links constipation to a range of serious diseases and touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure. The advertisement urges laxative and tonic use, naming supposed benefits for digestion, liver vigor, skin and blood health, with testimonials and claims of universal relief.
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I. Pierce
Pierce
Malette
Wellat
Gaye Adler
Joan
Pleece
Six Black men lynched for brutal robbery killings in Texas
A mob lynched six Black men after a crime spree that began with robbery and ended with the killing of an old man, two girls, and others. The murders occurred at a Texas home, with bodies left hanging from a tree as authorities and locals searched for further suspects.
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Fionston
Texas
Tob
Walter
Brentam
Thomas
Hey
Henry Daniels
Daniskes
Ini
Thomas Boys
Gil Daniels
Daniels
Will
Hood
Steele
Mndine
Thomas Bays
Fayette Rhone
Will Gates
Louis Thomas
Aaron ‘Homas
Im Thoma
Enard
Brazos
Wil- Varna
Lavigne Connolly Mile Championship Bout in New York
George Lavigne of Saginaw Michigan defeated Va Connolly of St John New Brunswick before 4000 at Broadway Athletic Club to claim the welterweight world title. Both weighed in at approximately the same weight yesterday noon and fought a fast match. Lavigne sent Connolly down several times with right hand head swings, securing a standstill at the end of the eleventh round.
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New York
George Lavigne
Saginaw
Mich
Lantight
Broadway Athletic Club
Va Connelly
St. John
N. B
Ternoon Delive
la Vine
Connally
Fee Tines
Mai
10000 Sheep Die From Parasitic Outbreak in Indiana
Reports from May 1 describe a strange parasite outbreak in Indiana wiping out flocks as researchers, led by Marcus Clay and state livestock authorities, investigate stomach parasites suspected to have been introduced via imported sheep. Estimated losses include 70 000 animals, breeders facing bankruptcy, and widespread farm distress across the region. In other news, Cleveland planned a Canada fishing expedition with notable participants and a separate arrest of John Gardiner linked to prior thefts at a railroad yard.
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Indiana
Manete
Inf
Marcus Claypool
Tom
Todiane
Lezard Freres Boost Gold Shipments to New High
Lezard Freres increased gold shipments from TL260000 to 31,501,000 and tied overall shipments to 34,000,000. The period from April 17 to May 4 saw total shipments reach 7 sei, reflecting strong activity in the gold market.
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Lezard Freres
New York
Lasard Freres
Berries Water Soaked Rumors of Poor Quality Hit Market
Five carloads of strawberries arrived in Chicago but were flagged as waterlogged and soft. Merchants described the berries as leaky and overripe, with portions unsellable to peddlers. Louisiana stock ranged from 50 cents to 1 per 4 pint case, fair to good at 13.5 to 17.5 dollars, occasional fancy tops. Best Tennessee stock around 2.60 per 24 quarts, with Caroling similar prices.
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Chicago
Louisiana
Judge endorses new prison and asylum upgrade
Grand jury report urges construction of a new prison and additions to the insane asylum. Prison inspectors are condemned for overpriced supplies and poor recordkeeping. Judge Brubaker approves the jury’s recommendations, arguing financing could come from future generations without tax hikes. The court censures clothing purchases for discharged prisoners as unnecessarily costly.
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Lancaster
Grand Jury
Brubaker
Stevenson Says Next President Will Be a Real Democrat
In Atlanta on May 1 Aural Stevenson told a party bound for Dahlonega that he favors bimetallism and aims to buy abandoned Georgia gold mines. He denied plans to back Cleveland and asserted the next president will be a real Democrat, a statement seen as a direct jab at Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevenson
Atlanta
Ciy
Dahlonera
Georgia
Cleveland
Comic Opera Coming to Topeka Stage Next Week
Topeka residents who enjoyed Romeo and Juliet will see another grand spectacle in preparation by the BR. PO. E. group. On Wednesday and Thursday next, a Dirkesque comic opera Billee Taylor will be staged at the Grand with plans for a billboard ad. Charlie Holliday may join, lending his red tights for a premier dance alongside Will Haskell and coach Eller. Advance sale starts Tuesday morning at Baris Crag.
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Topeka
Charlie Helliday
Turinary
Charli Holliday
Park
Dons McManus
Haskell
Eller
Bihtee Taylor
Baris Crag
Oss
Teesdey Marn
Close Call for Cecil Rhodes in Capes Parliament
Cape Town May 1: In the Cape Parliament Mr Herminn, an anti Rhodes reader, moved a resolution of no confidence in the Capesminiatry. He argued the Cine Colony administration showed hostility toward the Transvaal. The debate grew heated and exciting but the resolution was rejected by the speaker's vote.
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Cecil Rhodes
Cape Town
Cape
Herminn
Rhodes
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Daily Claims Quick Results
A claimed miracle remedy promises cure of rheumatism and neuralgia in 1 to 2 days with instant relief and rapid removal of the disease cause. Testimonial by T. F. Anthony of Promise City Iowa cites notable benefits after a single bottle. Sold by Swift & Holliday druggists 6153 Kansas Avenue Topeka.
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T. F. Anthony
Promise City
Iowa
Swift & Holliday, Druggists
Kansas Avenue
Topeka
McKinley Must Do It Says Col J C New in Indy
Indianapolis May 1 Colonel John C New urged reform and warned that unless President McKinley changes policy soon the Republican party will censure him. New said McKinley must raise revenue by protective tariffs to pay expenses and debts or risk an adverse verdict. He also hinted at managing an independent paper if needed.
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J. A. New
Indianapolis
Ind
John C. New
New York
Cleveland
Reform Clube
Brother Gardiner
Melinsey
McKinley
Fitzs Big Dog Scares Man at Pittsburg
May 1 report from Pittsburg notes Bob Firesimmons's dog Yarram attacked Isaac Michels, a traveling salesman for Julius Wheeler & Co. of New York, as he left the Hotel Victoria. Michels, previously bitten years ago, suffered a severe shock and fainted, later needing bed rest for weeks per Dr. Flalstort.
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Pittsburg
Pinsburg
Bob Firesimmons
Yarram
Isaac Michels
Julius Wheeler & Co
New York
Hotel Victoria
Yerrum
Mike
Michaels
Ftalstort
Cheaper Whisky Threatens Revenue as Tax Talks Rise
Washington May 1 reports say the secretary of the treasury will push for reforms in internal revenue taxes on distilled spirits and beer. A rising spirit tax has spurred illicit distilling, with Montana and Nebraska cited in illegal manufacture and distribution. Congress eyed the issue. a small appropriation limits enforcement as officials warn of a widening, hard to curb whisky trade.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Internal Revenue
Cullom
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
Nebraska
Couetesy
Internal Revenue Bupean
Austrian ministers impeached over Czech language decree
Vienna May 1 The German nation lists have moved to impeach Count Radent premier Dr Pitnakl minister of the interior Count Gielapieh minister of justice and others for misusing ministerial powers by authorizing official use of the Czech language in Bohemia and Moravia on equal footing with German Dunlop Goes to Prison Chicago May 1 Sosenh K Dunlop proprietor of the Chicago Dispatch was jailed by U S Marshal Arnold after a short stay he faces a 92 year sentence for using the mails to circulate obscene matter
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Vienna
Austrian
Reichsrath
Radent
Pitinakl
Gielapieh
Fus- Haren
Dunlop
Chicago
Sosenh K. Dunlop
Chicago Dispatch
United States
Arnuld
Joler
Religion Came Doo Late. Spokane Tragic Hanging of Gin Pon
May 1 Spokane reports the hanging of Gin Pon for the murder of Lee Tong. Pon confessed guilt before execution and expressed faith in Christianity. He was attended by two Christian Chinese ministers. The incident marks a brutal crime in the northwest. A later dispatch notes a severe earthquake at Guadalupe Washington on May 1. The U.S. consul telegraphed from Point Apire reporting heavy damage and injuries.
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Spokane
Gin Pon
Lee Tong
Northwest
Pon
Guadalupe
West
Indi
Point Apire
Ins
Trade review notes mixed signals from war end hopes
R G Dun and Co reports mixed weekly trade. expectation of European war end depresses grain, exports and imports fluctuating. Wheat and corn movement varies. wool and cotton trends buoyed by regional factors. tariff debate may influence reconstruction and monetary systems. overall activity shows uneven recovery amid floods and transportation disruption.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Europe
China
Congress
Atlantic
Asia
England
Boston
Philadelaite
Perus Becava
Prines
Pitcalune
Asher Bidhness
Wegl
Bifinporis
Phil
United States
Canada
Stand ard Oil Stock Surges on New York Curt Trading
In New York May 1 Standard Oil stock sold on the curb today at 200, the highest price yet for the common shares. The shares yield 12 percent in regular dividends, and through extra payments, over 40 percent has been paid in 16 months. Rumors say directors will declare at least an extra 1 percent dividend in addition to the usual 3 percent quarterly, fueling the rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rheard
Ringling Bros Parade Promises Giant 30-Section Display
The Ringling Brothers Circus announces a 1997 season stop in Topeka on May 12 featuring a spectacular 30-section parade. It showcases elaborate mounted units, English Derby day scenes, Egyptian caravans, and a free street demonstration intended to outshine traditional circus pageants, with hundreds of artists in lavish attire and thousands of costumes.
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Ringling Brothers
Topeka
Chicago
Ringling Bros
Rigling Brothers
America
Beasht
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Brockton Mass
EKA Cash Dry Goods
Kansas Ave
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Gage
Inu
Clairette SO
Khwigi ES
Clairette
N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Louis
Halt Lithographing Co
Jackson Sheets
Grand Spare House
Topeka Carpet Cleaning Works
van Buren
16Th St
Natatorium Building
TELE
FE. A. Koester
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Eeley Tate
Portsmouth
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Kansas
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3Reongan
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