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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1897

Page

8

Sporting syndicate plans outdoor and indoor events in US cities

New York reports Fred Fert outlines a Chicago based syndicate formation with a $508,000 cap for cycling, athletics, boxing and contort shows. A portable oneeenth mile track is prepared for events at Madison Square Garden Mech Park Boston Coliseum St Louis venue Whit ee and possibly others, under director PT Powers.

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Kansas Poised to Defeat Yale but Fears Missouri

Coach Woodruff of Lawrence notes Kansas has been a unified unit from opening practice. He believes Kansas could beat Yale, but fears Missouri's strength. The team emphasizes discipline and hard work, with no player skipping drills. Missouri may seek a surprise win at Thanksgiving, while Kansas aims to stay focused and avoid loafing.

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Choynsei and Goddard Arrive in Frisco with Challenge

California heavyweight Choynsei lands in San Francisco and declares himself ready to fight Jeffries at any time. He notes a likely match on an approaching November date and indicates no fear of facing Jackson or any opponent.

California Frisco San Francisco Joe Choynaki Califoonia Jeffries Jackson Sam Chesus Jerfried Wpinton Sporting Men

Ikely rematch and boxing challenges noted in San Francisco

The item mentions Joe seeking another bout with Goddard and Fitz simmons facing Boyd Frazer in a $1,000 punching bag contest with Geo Siler as referee to be held in St. Louis Chicago or New York. It also lists football scores from various universities including Penn Princeton Lafayette Wisconsin Amherst Williams West Point and Lehigh.

Fitz Boyd Frazer Robert Fitssimmons Standard Theater St. Louis Chicago New York Geo. Siler Pitzsimmons University of Pennsylvania Car Hate Fate Chicago A. A Princeton Lafayette Wisconsin Amherst Williams Weat Point Lehish

Farleigh springs blamed for Kent typhoid outbreak

Maldetone, capital of Kent, suffered typhoid fever with nearly 2000 victims and deaths. Schools closed, breadwinners felled, hospital capacity expanded, and Farleigh water supply cut off as investigators blame tainted springs and fish manure deposits for the outbreak amid examination of water sources and company practices.

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Courier Journal Opposed to Free Water and Conventions

Still Against Silver Loutiville Kentucky report notes Courier Journal maintains opposition to free water and inflationary money while lacking adequate public support for party conventions. Scott Rite Masons begin session with banquet plans and expected large attendance as orders for support services and wives accompany members.

Loutiville Courive-Journal Henry Watterson Courier-Jobraat Kentucky Dettontatio Party Itseif

The Law's Delay Again in Kansas City Stock Case

The appeal in the Kansas City stock case remains unresolved as the U S circuit court notes bond actions by Eloceysrta company and The Kata mur City Stockyards company. An attempt to move the appeal forward is planned but even with legal efforts the case likely won’t reach the Supreme Court for about two years.

Kansas City Eleth United Bistes Eloceysrta Company FLGCO Marges United States Supreme Court Katamur City

Grain-O Promises Easy on Stomachs in Stores

A local notice touts Grain-O a grain based drink offered in groceries claiming it harms the stomach less than coffee. It claims children may drink it with benefit and prices noted as 15 cents and 2? cents per package. The ad urges customers to ask for Grain-O and mentions Steam Laundry as the source.

Come Tomorrow Offers Furnishings At Great Value

New stock arrives with Hertis patent suspenders and back buckle fasteners in leather store fasteners and webbing. Men s Sox priced at 16c. Wool blend ticket sars not all wool. Roman stripe club ties sold here for 5c. Patch bosom shirts with Madras United brand offered at 1.90 each.

Hertis Selim Madras United

Hosiery and Underwear Price Push at Local Store

Lively flow of hosiery and underwear arriving from makers and moving to customers. Men s underwear described as Mercy lined and knit with fit and value. Specials include undershirts and vests in limited margins and low prices. Ladies ribbed stockings and fleece lined hose offered in various styles and prices.

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Riley Visits Indianapolis Poetic Figure Draws Crowds

The piece profiles James Whitcomb Riley, the Hoosier poet, strolling downtown Indianapolis amid crowds on a sunny day. It notes his fame, his demure gait beside General Harrin and Benjamin Harrison, his habit of engaging passersby, and his recent return to Greenfield to recite with town enthusiasm.

Indianapolis Spelis Benjamin Harrin Comb Riley Ene Riley Der Bowen-Merrill Co. Tren Onder Edward W. Bak The Lallies’ Home Journal Mr. Riley Hoosier Mr. Bock Home Journal Gome

Repriced Jackets and Capes Cut to Boost Brisk Sales

Store trims prices across jackets and capes to clear stock in a brisk live department. Jackets priced at 87.50 drop to 5. 10.00 jackets reduced to 8.75. 12.50 jackets to 10.00. 15.00 jackets to 12.50. capes also discounted to clear inventory. Plush capes and cloth capes also reduced as part of a clearance push.

Suit Department Offerings In Stockinet and Robes Line

Plain jerseys and pleated braided jerseys in stockinet used to wear. Prices mark tomorrow: gloves and jackets range from 75c to $7.50. Wool habit cloth waist colors red navy black with linen collar at 1 75. Lounging and men bath robes priced from 3 50 to 6 00. Silk under skirts from 7 50 to 13 75. Ladies bicycle vests boucle shell stitched around at 1 each.

Baby Caps on Sale in Silk and Embroidered Styles

Advertises a sale of baby caps in silk and embroidery with prices from 25 cents to 2 dollars and 50 cents. Includes poke bonnets in Faile silk, Jap silk bonnets with trims, satin duchess caps, and cap reductions to as low as 10 cents and 25 cents.

Dress Goods Sale In Basement Crowd

A brisk dress goods and silks sale is reported with signs detailing price cuts. 25 and 30c dresses go for 12 4c, 50c fabrics to 38c, 75c goods to 50c, and 1.25 items to 75c. Separate lines listed with a promise of reassortment and more stock tomorrow. Remnants offered at 1-3 and 1-4 off.

Silk and blanket sale reissues draw crowds tomorrow

The store announces reassorted silk lines including Plaids, Wide Wale Silks, and Velvets with green purple red combinations. Prices drop from 2.25 to 1.95 on some items and sweeping reductions apply to blankets with many grades and colors featured, from cotton to all wool, plus seal skin look blankets and fringe plated options.

Spontaneous plagiarism claim shocks New York church

The Rev Dr Madison C Peters, pastor of the Broomingdale Reform church, faced questions over striking similarities between a sermon about Henry George and an earlier 1504 sermon on Alexander Hamilton. Peters conceded the texts resemble each other and suggested the idea occurred spontaneously while preparing his Saturday talk. Nebraska irrigation law upheld. Chadron judge Kinvald sustained a demurrer in irrigation cases, noting the Wright California law inspired Nebraska statute. case to be heard before the irrigation board, with appeals possible afterward. Olof Ekberg, merchant taker, 712 Kansas avenue, filed for a first-class suit of clothes valued at 35.

Madison C. Paters New York Madison C. Peters Broomingdale Reform Church Henry George Lllytuler Notts Alexander Hamilton de Ivered Dr. Peters George Fox Mr. Gontee Nebraska Chadron Neb Tudge Kinvald Caliifornia Irrigation Board Itigants

Buried Whisky Bottle Linked to St Charles Forebearers

An elderly St Charles man recalls a 19th century incident when a jar buried near the corner of Math and Clay streets in St Charles contained a bottle of whiskey bearing names of town prominent citizens. Captain John Shaw, now 71, remembers the event and a planned search as street work proceeds.

St. Charles John Shaw St. Louis St Charles Clay Streets State of Missouri St. Charlie Charles Matchett and Chambers Ludwell Powell Pers Captain Shaw Maly Street

Young Man Lapse Brings Boston Doctors Perplexed

A three year old boy, Augustus Wanson, fell asleep last Wednesday while dressed for Tully and has remained in a dormant state, waking briefly yesterday without recognition before returning to unconsciousness. Doctors cannot explain the condition, which shows no signs of apoplexy. A sensational patent medicine ad interrupts the page.

Boston Aucustus Wanson Tully Yourg Hanson Unade Younes

Arapahoes on a Visit to Indian Territory

Survivors of the Arapahoe nation travel from Wyoming to Indian Territory for the winter, with about six dozen members seen at Union Depot yesterday. The band, carrying government permits, arrived on the Union Pacific from Cheyenne and departed on the Hook Island in overtime, stopping at the station where locals note their presence and commerce.

Indian Territory Denver Ney Arapahoe County Union Depot Wyoming Kittsmen Little Band Eastern Colorado Cheyenne Hook Island

Quibble on Gold Bonds in Texas tax suit

Fort Worth reports a Texas district court tax suit over nearly 2 million dollars in gold payable bonds. Defendants argue bonds payable in gold coin violate U S law and state constitution. The case draws broad attention as it tests legality and monetary basis of the city’s bond debt. Also mentioned is Union Pacific travel routes and service details with descriptors for time tables and accommodations.

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Art Linen Department Set and Accessories

An early 20th century listing describes an Art Linen set with an 18 inch centerpiece and four 7 inch dellies. Includes picture frames, hem stitched Moljies linen dellies with colored borders, ready made pillow tops with deep ruffle, and denim tabiet covers in various patterns priced for this use at 25.

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Dress Trimmings Sale with Military Braids and Girdles

Circular advertises dress trimmings including military dress fronts, braid ornaments, panels and girdles. Highlights narrow discounts on items such as front braids, colare and Bick, braid panels, boleros, and girdles with prices reduced from around 1.90 to 1.15 and from 1.75 to 1.75? later lines.

Yarns and Knit Goods Sale Notes

Yarns and Knit Goods listed with Saxony yarns slightly soiled and Gielee Wool fascinators. Children's school hoods in red blue and brown priced under Special 5.

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Notions and sewing notions price list

Notions include Woot soap Se cake worth Ge lic and se quality Ladies and Miss es side elastic best lisle patterna. Try La Forma for perfect fitting waist Patent waist fasteners. Combination pin epehioy and toilet pins 1c. New Pompadour comby 200. Fancy garters worth 25c for repair. Odd lots of dress stays worth 10s and 3ie for Sedimen. Crochet hooks 2 cent. Safety pins 2 cents paper.

Reade Gains Liberty After Habeas Corpus Hearing

Robert L. Reade, former husband of the famed Josie Mangfield, is released after a supreme court habeas corpus proceeding. Judge Lawrence approved the discharge following statements that Reade has recovered his health and should not be detained. Martha Renate did not oppose release. Counsel for Reade argued detention would be illegal if he proved fit for liberty. The article also notes a Lynn Center boy's croup treatment with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and includes local patent medicine advertising.

Robert L. Reade New York Mev Hebert Livington Reade Josie” Mangfield Stokes James Fitk, Dt Lawrence Supreme Court Samuel B. Lyon Abr Reade Martha A. Renate Jude Lawrence Hichard L. Sweegey Hind J. A. Tubn Lynn Center Torre Croup Johnson Sage Chamberlain Bim Mule Boy Johhtoteon Johnson

Also Mentioned on This Page

Late Sporting News W.A. Brady Goddard Woodruf E. S Ogdeufees Fale Choynsei and Salmenan Wrought Iron Range Coy St. Lewis, Mo Ayers Ikely Joe San Francho Maidstone Oelork Novesmary TA. A West Soc Zephyr James Whitcomballey God Cordinatty Baxherb Greenfield Suit Department Hiderdown House Olof Ekberg Takor Katsas Avenue Topeka Arapahoes J.C. Fulton Art Linen Department Sifc Josie” Mansfields
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