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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1899

Page

2

Mme Yale's Advice on Cleansing Blood and Health

The article urges maintaining purity to keep the body healthy. It warns that poison and impurity in the blood cause disease and decay, stressing the need to cleanse the system for lasting vitality.

Santa Fe Wickets on sale and Baptist anniversaries listed

Columbus Ohio and return twenty two dollars on sale July 1 to 14 limited June 16. See T S King agent for particulars. National Baptist Societies Anniversary Portland Oregon June 25 1899. One date plus five twenty for round trip via Union Pacific. For dates call FA Lewis city ticket agent or J Fulton depot agent. Peerless Steam Laundry advert promises no more saw edges on collars.

Columbus Ohio Santa Fe T. S. King National Baptist Societies Portland Ore Union Pacife FA. Lewis J. Fulton Peerless Steam Laundry

Sage Faces Tax Case Over Ten Cent Stamps on Puts Calls

New York May 11 Internal Revenue moves against financier Russell Sage for alleged stamp tax evasion on put and call agreements and spreads. Tax officials say these instruments transfer stock and require two cent stamp duties. Sage labels them private privileges and disputes the scope while broad enforcement targets brokers banks and bucketshops.

New York Internal Revenue Department Russell Sage Russell Dewms Russell Sagt N. B Scott Internal Revenue Washington Sage Uncle Russell MR. Sage Comerys Mulder F B. Thompcot Internal Revenue District of Thompson Gage Vernon H. Davia Hrge

Prince of Wales sale at Sandri harm raises prices

London May 21 annual sale of the Prince of Wales harkneye at Sandri harm realized high prices, buyers including Lord Marcus Beresford and others attended. The event featured substantial bidding and notable tension among bidders as records may have fallen. Separately Chicago stock yard tests found all twenty five cows examined suffered from tuberculosis, with one stage of consumption, despite no outward signs.

London Sandri Harm Rage Bowen Oair Fulwant Vincent Bes Sintor & Memos Sr Thom the Dawe Sikaberaugh Pathe Lorl Marcus Beresford Toragh Mtu Anna Chicago

Fitzsimmons Foresees Victory in Jeffries Bout Strategy

New York reports quote champion Fitzsimmons outlining a planned counter strategy against heavyweight rival Jeffries. He describes daily training routines, weight hopes around 158 to 160 pounds, and confidence in defeating a faster Western foe despite limited direct view of Jeffries in action.

Fitz the boxer born May 25 1881 reported age disputed

Sporting men obtain a copy of the birth record for Robert Fitzsimmons born May 25 1881 at Helston Cornwall Eastia nd. The record confirms his birth date and age, though public belief years differ, with ongoing claims he is older than stated.

New York Robert Fiesimmons Helston Cornwall Fitestmanns Bes

Two Young Children Kill Their Father in Perilous Act

Chicago May 21 a special to the Tribune from Rand City reports Jana and Nebolas Houts two siblings brought to the city by Sheriff Leedy from western Bendignton county are accused of killing their father Frank Outs a Burlingon railway tie contractor. The children say he beat their mother and pocketed pay for tie contracts. Lena 18 and Nicholas 12 struck him while he slept then prepared and ate a meal with his food. Lena confessed after sheriff warned of detaining Nicholas. The children are in Sheriff Leedy’s care with new clothing and provisions. No prosecution will be pursued. they may go to private care or state reform school.

Fitzsimmons Kenney Prospect Park Taza Hickey Jeffries Fitz Fitasiintons Corbett Chicago The Tribune Ranld City Jana Nebolas Houts Sherif Leedy Bepnidgton County Frank Outs Burlington Ratheny Jt T Railround Lene Nicholas Lena Shorii Leedy State Reform School Rosenthal Sarah Rosenthal Alexander Rosenthal Tenessent Suffolk Street Bradley Martins Waldorf-Asterlin Lenia Pauline Bradley Martine Jane

Marchand Returns and Dreyfus Echo in Paris

Paris on May 31 hears three events electrifying the republic Major Marchand lands at Toulon Gen Henry in the Paris court De Beaupre's Dreyfus report read before the court of cassation Ballot De Beaupre's summary foresees new trial likely a capital outcome Drimont salutes the verdict Jews and Christians clash in rhetoric Panama ties attack on President Loubet cited as unfounded amid corruption fears De Roulede trial aims to stain Loubet while signaling a fresh court martial possible.

Paris France Marc~ Hand Toulon Gen. Hery Paris Court of Assizes de Roule de-Hnabert Teal Ballot de Beaupre Dreyfus Court of Cassation Major Marchend Republic M. Delcasse Marchand I Bettie Republi Legion of Honor M. Drumont Marchant Marchand Lord Kitchener M. Ballot de Beaupre Casation Dreyfus M. Drimont Jan Loubet M. Loubet Panama Carnot M. Quesnay de Beaurepeir de Roulede Gen. Roget Movch Elysee

Dr Pepper scandal ends with new African consul post

Washington reports Hubert Mansfield of Marton Indiana is named consul on Africa's east coast, a $2001 position. The slow moving tale recalls the Virginia Dr Pepper scandal where a shotgun incident with a bathing queen allegedly led to a run of royal quells and Mansfield warned not to shoot at bathing natives in Zanzibar after arrival.

Dr. Pepper Washington Hubert Mansfield Marton Ind Africa Virginia Netronis Consular Service Mansfield Zangibar

Notable List of Names on Kaiser Wilhelm Der Grosse Arrival

New York May 7 Among those who answered on the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse from Southampton were fifty seven passengers of the Paris which landed on the coast of Sounland May 7. Other passengers on the Kaleer were: The Duke de Arcos Spanish envoy to the United States and Jeste Are Miss Julia Dent tents rand sire. Note Pals mi Eat IAM Secretary of the Spanish ioe ar Sa same eG Gen. George es Etates cavalry and

New York Southpton Paris Fandahore Sons Land Kaleer Dake de Arcos Spanion Jor United States Jeste Julia Dent Rand Sire George Es Etates Cavalry

Painted Stockings and Niger River Tales in West Africa

Lieutenant Howmet of the French army narrates explorations in West Africa sailing down the Niger from Timbuctoo to the sea in a seven foot beam aluminum boat. He mocks Negridan women while noting red stockings and dresses made of dye. He describes a scene of embarrassment among Hodolis and a curious question about pale breeches amid a war declaration witnessed by Hearst.

Cincinnati Enquirer Howmet West Africa Niger River Timbuctoo Tisha Niger Paris Brenade Boglisikman Wiewlse M. Hearst Gually

Burnside Item editor runs home-printed Kentucky paper

J C Owens publisher of the Burnside Item, a weekly four page Kentucky paper printed on his farm, shares news from Burnside on the Cumberland River near the Cincinnati Southern line. The paper, established in 1995, has never missed an issue and circulates about 1511. Owens, a former teacher and lawyer, balances farming, stock raising and journalism with his wife and three children. He is six feet tall and weighs 200 pounds.

Chicago Tribune J.C. Owens Burnside Item Burnside Cincinnati Southern Railroad General Burnside Owens Kentucky Wayne County Cumberland Valley

American habits seen as curse by Rev Ian Maclaren

Liverpool May. The Rev John Watson also known as Ian Maclaren warned his congregation that recent American experiences are an unmitigated curse on people and city efforts. He contrasted American pursuit of money with British restraint noting America’s pervasive machine like men and women dominated by monetary aims. He praised American vigor and education drives as signs of national pride.

Gan Maclaren Liverpool May Sefton Park John Watson Ian Maclaren United States Watsin Sai America Watson

Reward for honesty at Great Northern hotel

Julia Ruddy, a chamberwoman, found and returned a pocketbook containing currency and checks. A guest, A. Porter, rewarded her with a watch and chain as thanks. The recovered sums included about $10,149 in checks and drafts. The event highlights honesty and generosity among hotel staff and guests.

The Chicago Tribune Julia Ruddy Great Northern Hotel Trewin Tho

Token of honesty at Great Northern Hotel Chicago

Porter a wealthy St. Paul lumberman misplaced a wallet in a Chicago hotel. A chambermaid found the wallet under a sofa and turned it in. Porter later recovered the wallet’s contents and rewarded the maid after the incident.

Porter St. Paul Minn Bog Panie Chicago Jes

Bradley Martin dinner at Waldorf Astoria sparks reader critique

A dense account describes the Bradley Martins' Waldorf Astoria dinner menu including oysters vegetables and imported delicacies. Local residents react to the high cost, noting hardship while some praise the event and others question its expense as Admiral Seley's Pacific arrival draws attention.

Brakes Fail In Oakley Avenue Train Collision

A Chicago Lake Street elevated collision at Oakley avenue injured several passengers after brakes failed on a special train. Two cars were badly damaged as glass shattered and riders were bruised or cut. The lead train attempted to stop at Oakey avenue Station but failed to halt, causing injuries to passengers aboard the first car.

Chicago Lake Street Oakley Avenue Fiarives Yefaaing Oakey Avenue Wae

Cornered Stamps in Puerto Rico Stamp Market

In Chicago on May T J M Fontanias of San Juan Puerto Rico registered at the Great Northern hotel with interpreter P P Arguero of former Governor General Guy V Henry. Fontanias notes the island’s Spanish Stamp administration is ending and predicts future Puerto Rican stamps will rise in value as collectors seek rare items.

Chicago Bustimia

Standard Oil to Quit Ohio Move Plants to Indiana Towns

Winamac Ind May 3 The Standard Oil Company plans to relocate its entire manufacturing giants and oil refineries from Toledo Ohio to Indiana due to legal conflicts with Ohio state Attorney General. HG Hathaway received plans and specifications to erect new oil plants along the Indiana Natural Gas and Oil Line from Winamac to Whiting Ind The noted project has involved several weeks of preparations and site clearances with gas facilities referenced in the plan.

Winamac Ind Standard Oil Company Toledo Indiana Attoc Fey General Gio Off HG. Hathaway Standard Off Company Indiana Natural Gas and Gil Line Moe Company Winaman Whiting Maine Fabdins The Ol and Gas Re

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