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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 11, 1897

Page

2

Unflinching Durrant Faces Doom Pronounced by California Court

The California court fixed Theodore Durrant's execution date for Friday November 12 after denying technical objections. Reporters crowded the courtroom as the condemned man awaited the sentence, his composure evident while guards prepared.

California Ban Frasches New Fu Ate Trulm Ferry Bokt Crowis Perhates Bum Dertodt Judes Baker'e Court Rai Il Dunee Willie Henry Theodore Durract Dwar Hiendy Lamont Eitire Supreme Cottet United States Court Supreme Court of the United States Alluries Duder Baber Eruyied Jude Phanhelen Dadter Battier Blertan Benoe Berk Bun Quentin

Cure for Bilious Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy Endorsed

Mrs YP Buver of Fairhaven Conn reports relief after using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for weeks of colic and stomach troubles. Letters from GA Van Fall and Drurceist Frutier praise the medicine as effective for early symptoms and recommend it at druggists.

Chamberlain Uttun YP. Buver Fairhaven Conn GA van Fall Ct. Frutier

Railroads Seek ICC Aid to Curb Free Storage Practices

Washington reports that the Interstate Commerce Commission is likely to issue an order in response to the American Warehousemen's Association petition. Railroads are urged to provide tariff sheets and standard delivery times for all freight classes, addressing claims that free storage discounts favor large shippers. Officials acknowledge the abuse and expect a decision after hearings across multiple cities.

Washington Novil Interstate Commerce Commission American Warehousemen's Association Supreme Court Chicago Cincinnati Louisville St. Bartis Kansas City Detroit Cleveland Fhuffalo New York Philadelphi

Mail steamer dodges whale off Dover coast

Dover England November 11 a mail steamer en route from Calais to Dover narrowly escaped a collision when a whale suddenly surfaced directly in front of the ship during the crossing.

English Channel Dover England Calais

MISS GONNE'S GOOD TIME AND SOCIAL ARRANGEMENTS

Maude Gonne visits Washington in the United States to receive introductions and attend social affairs in her honor. The Irish nationalist speaker, tall and graceful, recounts English oppression in Roscommon and famine-linked policy, urging sympathy for Ireland. a series of events is planned to mark her visit and Centenary prisoners may be affected.

Washington Maude Gonne Ireland Sho United States Worhington Caghtal & Sec Goure England Lord Defresne Roscommon Povider Mande Gonn Indl Victoria Maude Gonme Vienna

Prayer Book Saves Gallagher In Knife Attack

In New York a Brooklyn bookmaker named Gallagher carried a prayer book in his breast pocket. Italians attacked him with a knife but the blade penetrated the book and grazed his skin. He fired back, the attacker escaped, and two assailants were later arrested. Music hall licenses renewed in London with no objections.

Toho Gallagher New York Joan J. Calagher Thuoklyn Gallacher Gallagher

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Quick Hemorrhoid Relief

An advertisement claims Pyramid Pile Cure can treat hemorrhoids rapidly without surgery. It asserts the remedy reduces tumors, stops inflammation, relieves itching, and has helped many avoid hospital care, sold by Pyramid Drug Company and widely distributed.

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Gold Discovery Claim From Crystal via Spiritualist Seance

Edward Curtie of Mishawaka reports a mining discovery near Crystal Colorado after spiritualist séances with Mrs Curtis. A Michigan partner and spiritual communications allegedly guided the search, creating high hopes of rich gold and copper deposits, though practical results remain uncertain.

Edward Curtie Mishawaka Ind Haward Curtis Colorado Crystal Col Michigan Shy Iusure Curtis Ihe Mediaen Ub World of Spirits Uday

Keating Dies From Football Injury At Swise Vale

William J. Keating, 21, of North Homestead, died from injuries suffered while playing halfback in a football practice game at Swise Vale ten days earlier. The coroner is not investigating the case.

Pittsburg William J. Keating North Homestead Swise Vale

Union Forces the Fight at Bellaire Steel Plant

The Bellaire Steel works face a tense lockout as union and nonunion workers clash. Three hundred men may quit following a Friday deadline to join nonunion forces, while company leaders vow to keep the plant operating amid protests. Police today arrested riot leaders from Saturday night.

Bellaire Steel Company Siinrg Cris Atrects

Montpelier Parks Permanently Protected From Sale

Judge Vaughn ruled ten injunctions against Montpelier prevent sale of public parks, affirming the squares are dedicated for park use and permanently enjoined from disposal. Parks valued around 340,000 dollars. Cattle shipments: 400 head of six year old steers to Cuba via Galveston, delivered to Pearsall then shipped to Galveston. Whitcomb Riley tickets go on sale at Rowley and Snow store Friday. Administrators’ rememonre has completed and stock sold at cost.

Montpelier Ind Bartford City Vaughn Blackford Galveston San Antonio Tex Cuba D. Allen Houston Pearsall Trumbull

English scientist predicts Hawaii will vanish soon

Sioux City report quotes Philip Archibald Cuming, 48, an English vulcanology student, foreseeing the total disappearance of the Hawaiian Islands within a few years. He cites volcanic origins, notes active and extinct craters, and says the fate may be settled by their sinking beneath the sea, though full reasons will follow after publication.

Sioux City Philip Archibald Cuming Hawaiian Yeear Cuming Hawaii Lelasda United Bites Ieal Ena- Meh South Sea Rawat

Union Pacific September earnings and Cullom bill push

The Union Pacific reports September gross earnings of 2 093 47 and nine months 13 708 015, with net profits 822 06 for September and 4 336 720 year to date. Senate Democrat Shelby M Cullom backs a ticket scalping prohibition, boosting prospects of quick rail measure passage once Congress meets.

Chicago Union Pacific Road United States Shelby M. Catlom Senate Congress Cullom

Frightened boy recovers after strange incident in Phillipsburg

In Phillipsburg New Jersey a three year old boy Samuel Johnenn underwent surgery and endured screams until exhaustion. Despite initial loss of speech hearing and leg use he later recovered speech hearing and leg function. Early this morning a frightened boy saw a white animal and ran home screaming regaining the ability to talk.

Phillipsburg N. J Samuel Johnenn Ind

Near Dying Laughing in St Louis Girl 15

Nellie Cary fifteen year old daughter of Thomas Cary of 2837 Clark avenue began laughing at stories and could not stop. She collapsed and lay stiff and cold for over an hour before revival. The incident occurred in St Louis on November 11 and was treated by a doctor.

St. Louis Nellie Cary Thomas Cary Clark Avenue

Duel With Swords Narrowly Averted by An Apology

Parla Nov 11 Sir Robert Peel nearly dueled with Duc Clement Dechecla over the Dreyfus imprisonment dispute. Peel, 20, a grandson of a former prime minister, faced swords after a Geneva trip. Seconds arranged at Latter acy club in Rae Wetl mey and Peel apologized for misstatements.

Parla Robert Peel Clement Dechefla Paris England United States McDermott Dreyfus Geneva M. Thomesuex Peel Thimeguex Siknor Casella Count of Turin Prince Henri of Orleans Robert Penn Latteracy Rae Wetlmey

Window Glass War. Cooperatives Rise in Indiana

Anderson Indiana November 1 window glass workers start cooperative plants after steps to strike. The Anderson cathedral glass works is under option and to be converted into a window glass plant. George Perkins Tony Smith and Bert Williams lead the venture as rival moves spread to Muncie Elwood and other gas belt cities. The push follows manufacturers offering only an 18 percent wage increase.

Indiana Anderson Ind Indiare George Perkins Tony Smith Bert Williams Anderson Cathedral Glass Works Muncie Elwood

Glass Price Hike Strains Glassmakers and Jobbers

Nov. 11 The Window Glass Manufacturers association plans a 5 to 10 percent price rise. Workers reject terms, no resumption before Christmas. Manufacturers and jobbers lack stock for a month, forcing imports under a prohibitive tariff. A clever trick? No, just the reality of market limits. Electric Bitters advertised as a cure all, claimed to restore vigor. sold for 50 cents at Switt & Holiday drug store.

Ron Short Pittsburg Window Glass Manufacturers’ Association Switt & Holiday Drug Store

Berga Cherry Cough Syrup Praised By Father

London reports Hank of England withdrawals include £200000 in American currency. Gress of Dundee Kansas writes of his little daughter troubled with croup since three months old, relieved entirely by Berga Cherry Cough Syrup. Claim it the best syrup on the market. At druggists. Also note broken edge collars made smooth by Peerless Steam Laundry.

London England United Stare Gress Dundee Kan

British Turned Back in Simla Reconnaissance

Official dispatches report a British force led by Frig. Gen. Westmacott moving through the Maidan valley near Simla. The column, including Dorsetshire and Northamptonshire regiments, a Sikh regiment, and two artillery batteries, faced strong insurgent fire and heavy terrain. The rear guard held, but losses were suffered with 5 killed and 60 wounded among British troops, plus several missing men and officers.

Simla Maidan Frig Westmacott Dorsetshire Regiment Northamptonshire Regiment Sikha Sransar

Woman’s whistling quarrel lands husband before judge

New York lawyer Frank Damsstadt faced Justice Ash on charges of using excessive force to stop his wife from whistling “Liberty Bells” for days. Mrs Startin Dunstadt testified to being struck and bruised, while the defendant claimed only a wrist grasp to deter repeated whistling. The judge postponed ruling to hear the tune himself and determine if provocation existed.

New York Frank Damsatudt Ash Durmstade Startin Damstadt Justion Ash

Horse Held by Trees Near Hagerstown Inn

A valuable horse belonging to Lavi Hoover disappeared from its hitch near her home and was believed stolen. It reappeared days later in a wooded area nearby, partly entangled with a broken shaft, undernourished and weakened after an apparent struggle to free itself.

Hagerstown Inn Lavi Hoover Hoover Afr

President names Charles Page Bryan minister to China

Washington November 21 The president has selected Charles Page Bryan of Chicago as minister to China. Bryan is known for his legal and diplomatic background and will represent the United States in Beijing, replacing the outgoing envoy.

Charles P. Bryan Chicago Washington Charles Page Bryan China

Brute Murders Wife Over Dinner Delay in Alabama

Birmingham news reports Aaron Bradley, a well known tainer at Dolomite, killed his wife with an ax after she was ten minutes late for supper while she rocked a cradle and tried to sleep. He fled the scene and is said to be lynched if caught. The account includes a poem excerpt and an ad for One Minute Cough Cure by G. W. Stussfeld.

C. Berry Spencer, Mo DeWitt G. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue Brute Bradley Birmingham Ala Aaron Bradley Dolamite

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