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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1897

Page

8

Scientist Saved by Pink Pills for Pale People Story

A Hartsville College professor recounts illness and recovery after using Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. He describes chronic indigestion and fatigue alleviated by the remedy, leading to a full return to health and duties. The testimonial credits the pills with curing his condition and restoring strength, urging others to try them.

Barnaby Hartsville College Dr. Williams Columbus Duke County Mick Anaes Csilegerens Ieee Goctars Chiene Bowinas Natenal Science

Pardon for Bravery Rewards Mutiny Helper

Convict Robinson, imprisoned for burglary in Lenvenwerth, is granted a pardon for aiding a mutiny at Leavenworth penitentiary. Governee Leedy praised Robinson’s service amid a violent escape bid, saying the act warranted clemency for his efforts that helped quell the disturbance.

Robinson Lesdy Hebi Leavenyorth County Finbinser Warren Beab Rita Rotmann Endon Landin

FINDLAY'S WAR RECORD INQUIRY SPLITS CITY

George Fincher faces questions over a wartime record as a candidate for public office amid factional disputes. Supporters cite his service and leadership, while opponents challenge his affiliations and authority to lead. In Washington, debate grows about his claim to veteran status and party backing.

Ides Panacea Story In Keokuk Alderman Frantic Claims

The fragmentary OCR recounts Alderman James L Francis and others in Keokuk making odd claims about panacea remedies and medical prescriptions. It mentions a church member and a local store owner on Fifth Street near Bansis Avenue, with unclear statements about benefit or receipt of aid.

James L Francis Sis Kite Cous Coife John Borgus Keokuk Bietucdini Piscoyal King’s

Gist of Sons of the Revolution meeting in Cleveland

National Sons of the Revolution gathering in Cleveland opened with welcome by J. M. Richardson and responses by Gen. Edwin S. Harrell. The secretary reported 8000 members in 36 states, discussions focused on uniting with the Sons of the Revolution. many prominent figures attended from multiple states and a NY chapter representative was present.

Cleveland Chamber of Commerce J. M. Richardson Ohie Society Edwin S. Harrell Marenchusetts Society Franklin Murphy New York Bothes Porter Dre Patatons Erurice Hewat Reprete Harkins Guorge DD Todd Raisss Ciuy George T. Wood Kentucky I. Brent Maryland J. Warren Culler Newark C. St. Williams Vin Sina W. W. Strong Wisconsin J.C. Brockineidge Wallington Eugene F. Emlcott Massachicettts Donald Melvin The Daughters At the American Evolution Order

Song Affects a Thief In Chicago Church Choir Turn

A Chicago church on Chicago Avenue and Ada saw a turning point after a song titled Wore in My Wandrer in Bay Tonight. Fred Drank, a gang member, bowed his head as the chorus marked a shift. he is paroled ten days later and may gain freedom for aiding in breaking up a notorious criminal group. Police report multiple thefts and 28 charges against four gang members Edward Renst Henry Weir Mrs Hersey Weir and Chas Zimmermann. A cache of stolen goods was found at the Weir residence.

Chicago Chicago Avenue Ada Fred Dumsands Delige Hamber Ihde Drenk- Bon

Coal Company Fails In Pittsboro Receiver Appointed

The Juin M. Rischer Coat company stockholders applied for a receiver with Mede as President and his wife as principal creditor. The firm, with a $400,000 capital and $15,000 in debts, faced judgments against senior members in favor of his wife amid financial stringency and weak trade conditions.

Pittsboro Juin M. Rischer Coat Company Joe White M. Riacher Ninas

Rock Island Wals I Tickets For Quadrennial Turnfest

Bt Louis Mo May 6 to 11 Rock Island Wals I tickets at one fare round trip Tickets on sale May 5 6 final limit May 11 For full information call Rock T m and assenger depot corner aaa and Kan Bas GWENUS or by pho M FULLER City Pass Agi DeWitts Little Bartr aisers liver and stomach aid GW Stansfield 12 Kansas ave

Bt. Louis Rock Island

City Must Pay For Negligence in Two Parsons Injuries

The northern district court of appeals upholds two damage awards against the city Rigbiot Becus of Topeka Erik Besouk. The Bradshaw case awarded 54 000 for a fall in a Kansas Avenue cellarway on Oct 24 1901 and a history of 10 years age. Smelser received 400 for injuries at a bridge on Lincoln Street Jan 17 1901, after seeking 450. Other cases from eastern division affirmed or reversed across multiple counties with numerous parties.

Parsons Department of the Court of Appeals Rigbiot Topeka Erik Besouk Aareal Goa Shaiwnee Geo. W. Bradshaw Ace Kanses Avenue Sheniee County Pleasant Smelser Smelser Shangzanun Lincoln Street Credn Lillie Morris EL Brown Brown County Botn Wols J. W. Naslor Shaw- Ree Counis Lawrence Canning Company B.D. Lee Mercantile Company Shawhee County Board of County Commissioners of Doniphan County David Allen Doniphan Affirmed Manspeaker

Hazers Take Mis Locks At Colorado College

Harold Sanderson, son of a Denver minister, suffered a brutal attack by rival freshmen at Colorado College. He was lured into an ambush near a dark place after a prank gone wrong and subjected to a hanging gesture. College authorities denounced the event, while Sanderson accepted the incident calmly.

Colorado Springs Tay 4 Harold Sanderson Denver Trate Fresen Colotdy Colle Sanderson Sanson Sanderson Seon Sanderson Dis Souths Sanderson

Must Stop Flirting Notice At Boston University Law School

Boston May 1 a notice posted on the law school bulletin board orders students to stop flirtations with the girls near the windows overlooking the street. Some women sat by the windows last fall and the iris around the pane was painted putting a stain on the winter. The faculty forbids any flirting in front of the building and warns noncompliant students to withdraw from the school.

Boston University Law School Boston Aintie Law School

Microbes Hurt His Eyes in Packing House Incident

Richard Hysell, a Swift packing house worker in Kansas City, sues the company for 5000 dollars claiming microbes from dried blood and rust splashed into his eye while cleaning an overhead iron runway. The case marks the first such damages suit in the county.

Kansas City Richard Hysell Swift

St Louis Elks to Plant Avon Mulberry Trees at Shakespeare Statue

In St Louis on May 1 lodge No 8 of the Brotherhood of Protective Order of Elks will plant mulberry trees from Stratford at the Shakespeare statue in Tower Grove Park. The act honors Wwitlines 5 Shaken pwape Sia lay. the project traces back to Adelaide Nelson and others who admired the statue and promised to bring Stratford stock to St Louis.

St Louie Elks Avon St. Louis Lodge No. 8 Brotherhood of Protective Order of Elka Mill Wright Tower Grove Adelaide Nelson St Louis Thomas Garrett England Stratford-on-Avers Amerie Leva G. Lhirris Bare Fett Barrett Nelleon Europe Stratford-op-Avon Harris Neilson Tooth

Starving Man's Diary Found in Bible in New York

A man found dead near Columbus Street and the East River left a diary of hunger and prayers. Entries from last May to March record days without food, with notes of bread glimpsed, water, long walks, and occasional relief including twenty dollars. The Bible containing the notes was found on the victim, described as mentally unsettled but devout.

New York Sith Street East River Tom Kearney Jagiary Mahiedn Durinc

Woman Shoots Self At Greenwood Cemetery Tragedy

An unknown woman aged about four years is found dead by self inflicted gunfire in Greenwood Cemetery after walking to a tomb and drawing a small silver revolver. She wore a blue dress and silk undergarments, left a note in French and carried $6.40 in change. An hour later she dies at Norwegian Hospital. No ID found beyond a ring initialed R.H. to B.D. Dune.

New York Janis Gordon Barretts Imausotsar Greenwood Cometary

Hogs blamed for trout losses at La Plata hatchery spillover

Denver May 1 Hogs alleged to have caused 180000 lost trout at the La Plata state fishery near Grand Junction by contaminated water seeping from hog pens above the hatchery. Superintendent notes 280000 eggs set. only 6000 trout resulted. Investigation suggests hog pens near the hatchery polluted the springs supplying incubators. Unrelated ad claims for a laxative product appear within the report.

Denver la Platta Tate Grand Junction Suleh G. W. Stansfield Kansas Ave

Don’t Stop Tobacco Don’t Stop Tobacco Sudden Cure

An advertisement claims a vegetable remedy named Bac o-Curo cures tobacco habit while used. It promises a guaranteed cure with written guarantee and refunds if unsuccessful, priced at one dollar for a box, two fifty for three boxes, and offered via druggists or direct mail from a chemicals company in La Crosse.

Ae Chemical & Miz. Co la Crosse

Rivalry Among Resorts For McKinley Summer Outing

Washington May 1 The president receives frequent invitations to spend the summer at resorts near mountains and seashore, mainly from New England. Denials touch Ambassadors Hay’s Adirondack home. no decision yet on heated term location. If Congress stays, Mrs McKinley may leave Washington before the president.

Mainley Washington New England Ambassador Hay Adiron White House Congress McKinley

Beer and Tobacco Tax Doubling in Dingley Plan

Washington May 1 The revised Dingley bill would double internal revenue on beer and tobacco for government revenue. Beer tax shifts from per barrel to alcohol content, doubling income to about 25 million last year and tobacco would rise about 70 million, with potential further taxes possible. A carrier pigeon at the White House drew attention as it wandered to an open window then was fed and housed while its owner is sought.

Washington Il Je White House Executive Mansion

Local notes mark appointment and obituaries in El Dorado

Dr Fr Lawrence of El Dorado named to state board of dental examiners by Governor Leedy. John Gorgins a 44 year old colored man died of consumption on Jefferson Street. funeral at First Baptist Church and Rochester Cemetery interment. Ten pin bowling by T A Avanda Mo A ends with close score. Oscar Pyles achieves three autetkes on top frame. TA A wins by 230. Jacob Mitchell of Unionville Pa. credited with long battle against piles cured by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. G W Stansfield 632 Kansas Ave offers ice and phone 430.

FR. Lawrence el Dorado Leedy John Gorgins Jeferson Street First Baptist Church Rochester Cemetery T. A. Avanda Mo. A Lawrence Kansas City Oscar Pyles T. A.A Jacol Mitchell Unionville DeWitt G. W. Stansfield Kansas

Steals 15000 at St Louis Post Office cashier charged

David I Hays a 15 year Post Office cashier in St Louis was arrested on embezzlement charges involving 15003. The informant Inspector Joe Johnson filed the information. Hays waived examination and was held to the federal grand jury in 3000. He returned home to Webster. The shortage was covered by C M Hays of Grand Trunk Rail. Washington officials push prosecution despite heart disease risk.

St. Louis David I Hays Joe Johnson St. Loui Hays United States James Craig Commissioner's Webster C. M. Hays Grand Trunk Railroad Washington Hsm

St Louis Merchants Send Toy Airships With Messages

North St Louis merchants stage a novel pastime by releasing miniature airships using leftover Fourth of July balloons. Each ship carries a note directing a finder to respond or return to its origin, with a promised reward.

St. Louis North St. Louis Whiel

Fight in the Waldorf Ends in Pulpit Threats

New York police report a late night Waldorf café scuffle after a naval reception. A U S Army lieutenant and a well known man argued, the lieutenant struck, a civilian fell, apologies followed, and calm returned.

New York United States Mary Leutenant

Russia Belle linked to bank fraud case in Ogden and flight

Clarence Barton, 21, wanted by Ogden authorities for stealing 5200 from Utah Loan & Trust, fled to Jacksonville after paying an 800 mortgage to Belle Clive alias Russia Belle. He and wife arrived in the city in March and Barton claimed illness as investigators prepared requisition papers. He had pawn tickets for diamonds and jewelry and a brother employed at the bank.

New York May Clarence Barto Ogden Utah Loan &Rust Company Barton Smunk Jacksonville Fly Belle Clive Russia Belle

Glass Trust Acts Boost Window Glass Prices Across Nation

Pittsburgh reports a 6 per cent advance in window glass prices effective today. The move, supported by the Pillsburg and western agencies, follows rising demand and temporary production cuts due to factory repairs. Drs. Minney and Magee relocate to 64 Ransana. Ayers Sursa parilia cited among notable medical discoveries of the century.

Pittsbure Pillsburs Onderstood Drs. Minney & Magee Ransana Ayers Sursaparilia

Celebrated Cure Ad Promises Nervous Disease Relief

Free offer claims Dr Chareot s Kola Nervine Tablets cure nervous diseases where others fail. It asserts proofs from aged patients and near death cases, with physicians supporting results. Product available in 50 cent and one dollar boxes with refund guarantee and free sample. Eureka Chemical & Mfg, La Crome, Wisconsin.

Chareot Charcet Eureka Chemical & Mfg la Crome, Wie

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