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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1897

Page

3

Peculiar Poisons and Digestive Health Claims

An advertisement outlines digestive problems from weak stomachs and dyspepsia with claims for a product called Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. It asserts cures for indigestion, poor appetite, and related symptoms, promising strength and renewed nourishment, urging readers to buy a full-sized pack from Stunet Co in Marshall, Massachusetts.

Sina Bright Seattle Stuarrs Clements Stuart Mit Enelkame Griver Sidart Ci Marshall

Diggs Foot Crush Accident Shocks Family

The husband of Diggs was injured when his foot was crushed while climbing on a train platform near Perry. He was rushed to a hospital where doctors treated the wounded foot. Authorities described the incident as painful and the patient’s condition as serious but not life threatening.

Ldiggs Perry Hurhani L. Feitin Kansas

First African Baptist minister denounces cleansing call

Rev. GD Olden urges wiping out wicked taint and calls for purity amid calls to purge from community. The text includes a fragment from an old city resident praising Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy as a trusted family medicine, with local druggists selling it.

Olden Iden First African Baptist Churen Wertfeid Cing News le Salce Thare Chamberlain

To Work in a Smelter at Johannesburg

William Jones and two other smelter employés will leave tonight for Johannesburg South Africa to manage Rand Central Smelting Company operations there. The English syndicate has just completed its plant in Johannesburg Roark and Tinder will earn 125 dollars per month plus expenses.

William Jones W. Renire Alfred Lindell Johannesburg South Africa Jones Rand Central Sranking Spokane Parls Rand Central Smeltigur Company Roark Tinder

Veteran Houghly Treated After Assault in Leavenworth

An elderly veteran, John McCarleon from Ella, was found yesterday morning badly beaten under a Leavenworth coal chute. He had $80 on him from a saloon near Union Depot before being followed by two men, then dragged to the riverbank. He received surgical care and was taken to the station in a patrol wagon.

Leavenworth John McCar Ane & Panies Cieerians Leaven Worth Coal Company Juflans Ellawethe Inetbatten Wacon

Hugh Cameron Antics at Cooper Statue Unveiling

New York May General Hush Cameron of Kansas appeared at the unveiling of the Peter Cooper statue bearing a banner with portraits of himself and Cooper and an inscription praising the workingman. A policeman moved in and the Kansan walked on the platform as a crowd jeered. Cameron vowed to carry the banner in trouble for days in revenge.

Kansas Cooper New York Hush Cameron Peter Cooper Himelf Petur Cooper Ayray Banane

Commencement Six Days at Effingham Rich School

The sixth annual commencement of the Atchizon county Rich school in Effingham opens with a Saturday night reception for the graduating class by Principal and Mrs. TW Wilkin. The elegant affair, held in the library, featured elaborate decorations in the colors. Alumni events and concerts marked the week, with seven years of alumni activities culminating in this year’s exercises.

Efineham Atchizon County Rich School Soe TW. Wilkin Ethaehem Htebsche Macon

Changes at Newton Roundhouse and Shops Planned

Newton May 31 proposed changes in the Lotta Fe yards at Newton have been arranged. The roundhouse will drop stalls from thirty to twenty two with two new entrance ways to transfer tables. A west location for a new machine shop and enlarged carpentry and blacksmith shops is planned. Track work to begin in about three weeks starting with removing the Nickerson roundhouse.

Wew Placs Newton Lotta Fe Nicerson Wattey Caret Eboy Round House Nickerson

Memorial Day Observed With Oration by Henry Mason

Memorial Day ceremonies were held in Dodge City with Henry Mason of Garden City delivering the Memorial Oration. Capt. T. Find ley and Lews pow led an honor procession to the cemetery where hundreds of residents mourned fallen heroes. The event featured a solemn tribute by the community and comradery among attendees.

Henry Mason Garden City Dede City

Fusion in Southern Kansas appears to unite local parties

In Winfield on May 11, the Democratic committee recommended fusion with Populists and silver Republicans to call a delegates convention. Sumner and Cowley counties plan to nominate a candidate for district, with county committees arranging a fusion plan to gain the treasurer and registrar roles.

Kansas Cowley Sumner Winfield

Salina War Row Sparks Whisky Crackdown

County Attorney Norris begins his war on whisky in Salina. J A Engborg, keeper of a restaurant near the Missouri Pacific depot, faces arrest after a complaint by John Radford alleging sale of liquor and nuisance. Judge Kore set the trial for Thursday, June 2, with bond at $200.

Norris Salina J. A Engborg Missouri Pacific John Radford Jhistlee Kore

Fish in Water Main Noted in Arkansas City

Arkansas City on May 31 reported a five pound live fish wedged in a burst water main on White Street. The fish was recovered by workers and measured 15 inches in length. Separate items note Santa Fe railroad plan near Atchison and stockyard construction at Syracuse with a new siding and improvements.

Arkansas City R. A.maxey White Street Aioe Ilak

Disastrous Fire Strikes Man Mattes Foundry Building

MANHATTAN reports the Loss of CA Hausenbeck’s timber yard building in a large blaze with stock and machinery valued around $5 million, insurance partly covering losses, origin unknown as firefighters saved lumber and equipment. Other Kansas towns report local events and notices.

Manhattan Man Mattes Foundry Company CA. Hausenbeck Hausenbeck

China's New Rail Railroad Edict Sustains Belgian Loan

Li Hung Chang issues an edict approving a Belgian loan for a railway from Paoting Fu to Tian-Kau. The loan totals £4,900,000 at 4 percent annual rate, guaranteed by the imperial treasury. China to retain construction control. Belgians provide funds from other sources for 33,000 taels and supplies partly from China. 5 percent commission on materials set to counteract prior contractual rights.

Li Hung Chang Pekin Li Hung Cheng Paoting Fu Tian-Kau Sheng Ta-Jen Evine Beletan Hill Chine

Breach of Promise Case Seeks Damages in New York

Mrs Mary Webster, widow of John Werte, long resident of Nashan New York, sues Harris of Chase X Y. for breach of promise claiming injury to her heart after he allegedly promised marriage but wed another. Kansas City report notes a separate incident where Larand Han and Humphrey assaulted Temple with knives on Ita street, causing injuries.

New York Mary Webster Nashan N. Y John Werte Harris Chases X.Y Mac Kansas City F. P Temple Larand Han Humphrey Ita Street Temple

Waldo park bicycle road race in Kansas City with 100 riders

Over 100 riders entered for the Waldo park bicycle road race to be held in Kansas City this afternoon. First prize a $400 piano second prize a $75 diamond plus 40 place prizes. Topeka contingent led by Earl Starbird and M Armstrong among others. Several tandems and bicycles also on the list. Handicap set at 8 minutes with three entries from KC and St Louis.

Waldo Park Kansas City Chicago Buffalo Philadelphia New York Los Angeles San Francisco Denver Chicazo Tribune Crawford Tandead Sterling Deere Crescent Winchester Topeks Earl Starbird M. Armstrong Evaris Hutchinson S. R. Pollard Council Grove J. C. Brown Neodishu H. R. Goskorn Tela St Louis Faw Gratefort Dvore Kamsas City Kansas J. A. Conover Vincent Dole A. Laltner Alex Laing St Louie

FAST HOMING PIGEONS TO BE LIBERATED IN EMPORIS

Emporis reports a plan to release a cage of homing pigeons at sunrise on July 1 from Emporis to test their speed. J A Sauter of Chicago arranged the test with Wells-Fargo Express. birds travel about 400 miles in a day, aiming to reach Chicago roughly by sundown after a 6 am start.

Chicago Emporis Milter Wells-Fargs Express Company J.A. Sauter la Miles Chicaxu Liberty

Women cycle racers begin six nights of racing in Kansas City

Kansas City hosts six nights of women’s bicycle racing starting June 7 at the Exposition base bail. The field features Dottle Farnsworth Line Gian Helen Baldwin Jenny Brown Lily Harp Nellie Garrett and a local Kansas City rider. Each night runs from 5 to 9 with races lasting twelve hours for the championship.

Kansas City Exposition Dottle Farnaworth Minneapolis Line Gian Chitaze Helen Baldwin San Francisco Jennie Brown Rochester Lilie Harp Minneapolia Nellie Garriett Chicago Wilkt

Topeka Fans Dismayed by Poor Show in Atchison Game

A rough Topeka baseball outing Saturday at Athletic Park ended 15 to 4 in favor of Atchison. Topeka pitchers struggled, with multiple errors, while Atchison capitalized with 4 two-base hits and 3 home runs. Crowds watched a sloppy contest as coach replacements and fielding miscues dominated the afternoon.

Topeka Athletic Park Atchison Jones Atchisan Tose Hows Beauchamp Brown Underwood Krebs Wf Jones Brunner Drisvoll McFadden Underwiod McPadden Howe Cole Sample Grounsts Topels Sherworld Trapons Attle Wingert Steickrett Ceinter Jimmy Driscoll Atchifon Atchivon Stricklett Cote McDonnald Cope Miller Tavs McDonald Evans Sherwood Wingert Cale

Cycling at Los Angeles Holds Sunday Races

Los Angeles crowds of about four thousand attended the first southwest sanctioned cycling meet by the California Associated Cycling clubs. Winners included Squires of Oakland in the mile open amateur, Vaughn or Sannee of Los Angeles in the mile open professional, Ludermilk of Los Angeles in the two mile professional handicap, and H. Squires of Oakland in the five mile handicap.

Los Angeles Southwest California Associated Cycling Clubs Squires Oakland Vaughn Or Sannee Bell Corey Pasadena Ludermilk Vauehn San Diego Fe Pie Phoenix Bee Oo H. Squires

Todal Ball Games Open Series With Detroit Loss

Detroit and Minneapolis opened a two team transfer game before 1500 fans this morning. Detroit led early but Minneapolis posted a comeback with a 4 0 0 final score. Hatteries Eason and Troet credited with runs while Smith and Boyle key batters. Milwaukee Brewers won in the ninth on a streak highlighted by Lewee Mack Weaver Myers and Daly scoring the decisive run. Final Milwaukee at 7 12 3. Grand Rapids early batterages and score details noted.

Detroit Milwaukee Brewers Lewee Mack Weaver Myers Esch Daly Grand Rapids Terry Reidy Twineham Graves

Baseball Yesterday: Colts Beat Champions in Slack Tilt

Chicago May 31 Colts defeated the champions in their first meeting of the year, piling hits in the third and eighth innings. Dahler was badly spiked at home plate in the third. Jennings and Islet led the nine with timely hits while Hurst’s decision caused controversy. Other scores across the circuit include Cincinnati over Washington 7 4, Columbus taking St Paul in a tight second game, Milwaukee beating Grand Rapids, Indianapolis edging Kansas City, and a rugged slate of battery pairings throughout the league.

Lincoln Neb Kaneis University Nebraska University Karmsas Nebraskans Chicago Colts Dahler Cutn Devas Suveral Stlidhes Isety Jennings Omer Leki Hurst Roper Pom Austrialias Eet Sendence Seure Columbus ST. Paul St Paul Columius Saints Mei Beere Rie Put McGill Spies Keener Finber Milwaukee Grand Rapids Jones Lewir Belding Grand Rapides Mibuxukes Joris Speer Crow and Buckley

Justice Brewer Speaks at the Battle Monument Dedication

At West Point a 5000 strong audience heard Justice Brewer deliver the principal oration at the unveiling of the battle monument erected by soldiers and officers of the regular army. He praised the sacrifice of Civil War veterans and urged the living to uphold law, peace, and equal rights as future officers prepare to lead the nation.

Weat Point West Point Xtus le Sevecier United States Berty and Son Beyorth Ceck Congress

Durrant vows to die with his parents as guests

Theodore Durrant says if he faces the gallows he will die like a man and insists his parents attend the execution. His wife, a determined woman, will claim her rights and may attend if invited. Governor Budd’s decision leaves few options, with appeals possible in state and federal courts.

San Quentin Cal Theodore Durrant Isa Durrant San Francisco Budd Vieit Eugene Duprey Supreme Court United States Supreme Court Hale

Armistice Extended and Two-Week Hostilities Start May 30

The note from Constantinople announces a fortnight arms use beginning May 30, with fresh instructions to Adhem Pasha, the Turkish commander in Thesval. The message, sent to power representatives, confirms extended hostilities for a two week period starting yesterday.

Constantinople Cultan Adhem Pasha Thesval

Chicago Livestock Market Report and Prices

Chicago May livestock report shows hog receipts near 2000 head. cattle prices range from 24 to 32 cents with feeders and sows noted. Kansas City and other markets referenced. no clear totals due to OCR errors, but representative sale data and price trends are present.

Kansas City Marzot Kanes Cay Porkers Balea

Public notices of rental listings and loan requests

Fragmentary classified style note lists room and dwelling rents on Munroe E71 Starrroom and Jefferson streets. Mentions 2008 security loans and property mortgage needs. Includes scattered names and locations, with unclear figures and ad-like details.

Securis Mt Furbam

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