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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1897
Page
8
Robert Stone administrator of Tew Dull's estate reports on a traveling hypnotism exhibit and its claims. The piece documents debates among exhibitors about memory, mind control, and the dangers of hypnotic influence, with testimonies from attendees and critics.
Preliminary U S corn yield averages 23.7 bushels per acre, below 27.4 last year and 26.2 in 1910. Regional figures list Indiana 24, Iowa 29, Nebraska 23, Kansas 19, Missouri 24, Ohio 25, New York 25, Pennsylvania 26, with quality at 36.3 percent. Irish potato yield 68 bushels per acre, vs 64 last year and 1007 in November. Global crop conditions show favorable sowing for fall crops in Europe and India, with overall harvests in Australia and Argentina uncertain due to locusts and frosts. Europe wheat shortage appears limited. Manitoba harvests lag official estimates, Northwest Canada also dissappointing.
The Smyth & Kies company presents My Friend From India at the Grand Opera House next Monday night with a lively farce about society life in New York and a parade of theatrical talent. Tickets range from 26 cents to $1.50 with prices for parquet at $1.50 and balcony at 75 cents. The Crawford theater hosts Joe Flynn in McGinty the Sport and Uncle Tom's Cabin by Van Amberg company with matinee and evening shows. The Redpath Grand Concert Company performs tomorrow, featuring Clementine DuVere, Clara Murray, Arthur Beresford, Paul Listemann, and Romualde Saplo, in a program highlighting operatic and instrumental pieces.
In Atlanta on November 1 Jonathan Norcross, a former Republican gubernatorial candidate known as the original “Laly White,” advocates in today’s discussion the wholesale departure of the negro race to Africa. The item notes sunlit services about mending and sewing buttons offered free of charge by Peerless Steam Laza.
In Topeka December 14 to 21 prompts fair at San Francisco, George Green of San Francisco knocked out Philadelphia’s Owen Zeigler in the first round. Green used the famed solar plexus blow, delivering a decisive attack after early exchanges, Zeigler collapsing to the canvas as the referee counted him out. Zeigler later described breathlessness but credited Green’s powerful punch for the quick defeat.
The Topeka Camera Club accepts a cordial invitation from the T A S to occupy rooms for winter exhibitions. Members will have a chance to view nationally commented slides from the Lantern Side exchange, a series of camera slides exchanged among U S clubs to showcase each others work. The club will host an entertaining evening with detailed photographs projected for guests.
Topeka plans a winter pigeon show from December 14 to 21 with at least 1900 birds expected. Sheviz presides over arrangements with Mr Sheets predicting about 1000 birds will be exhibited and prize winners anticipated among entries. Midwest exhibitors from Colorado Nebraska Minnesota Indiana Oklahoma Iowa Kansas Wisconsin and others will attend the Kansas City show follows Topeka.
In Jackson, Nov 11 at Parana Park, Tom Cooper won the two mile Open and placed second in the one mile. Brom topped the mite open, with Cooper second. Bob Walthorn of Atlanta contended in the two mile. Attendance was about 200, with an exhibition mile paced by a tandem and triplet. EW Peabody of Chicago won two amateur events, continuing his winning streak.
San Francisco reports the second Baltimore All-Americans clash with stronger play, Horst and Hast loge pitched well, Orioles limited to six hits. Attendance 2,900 as All-Americans win a decisive game. Also notes Gardiner, Freeman, and Ceper in earlier event tied times and distances in track events. English cyclist A A Chase signs with an American organizer to race in the U S arriving Wednesday.
The Ottawa football team will depart Friday morning for Denver to face the Denver Athletic club team on Saturday. After Denver they advance to Colorado Springs for another game.
The steamer Homer arrived in Seattle from Juneau with passenger C Burns who left Dawson September 23. He said Yukon travel routes were surveyed toward a Port Lang company, 160 workers on a tramway project, and a White Pass line aimed to be ready by February. Five Canadian Mounted Police officers accompanied the party from Sheep Camp.
Officials of the Union Pacific reorganiza tion committee aim to back the Chicago and Alton or Allied Pacific line for Kansas Pacific control. They argue the purchase would stabilize south of us business and balance cash conditions amid disputed property, with strong doubt over reintegrating Kansas Central into the Pacific system.
London reports The Daily Telegraph notes Morning financial column that President McKinley faces crucial currency decisions. It suggests steps to place the currency on a sound foundation, but warns the United States Senate hampers Treasury Secretary Gage’s efforts.
A local advertisement touts Dr King's New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming it cures coughs colds whooping cough and more. It asserts a guaranteed satisfaction and offers a trial bottle at Switt Holliday's Drug Store.
A disjointed notice notes Mrs J R Twewe, who bought the downtown business from R J Groves, with claims of improper guardianship and distressing skin conditions. It promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as relief and cure, and lists G W Stansfield at 6:2 Kansas Avenue and Olof Eberga hobby suits.
Kansas brewers and agents organized to secure uniform treatment and abrogate the Murray law. Col Fred Pabst helped organize in Topeka with plans for a powerful lobby to overturn prohibition via a special session. Brewers argue laws favor officials and petition for legitimate business, while lamenting corruption and pressure from political parties.
A reader asks if charters clash with the Constitution and whether Congress can grant e-charters to corporations. He cites Republican government and equal rights before the law, seeking explanation from Ht. B Van Voorhis. Also a drug ad promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine with refund claim and typography noting Lo BQ on tablets.
Dr Jose Congosto named consul in Philadelphia to aid General Blanco, with a history as Spain’s overseas envoy and anti filibuster activity. The Madrid born diplomat, educated in Paris, later served as vice consul in Portland and consul in several French ports before Philadelphia. His personal gesture of skin grafts to aid a burned acquaintance highlights his Spanish gallantry.
James Knox Taylor named supervising architect of the Treasury Department. The post directs all new public building projects including post offices nationwide. The appointment follows civil service rules, replacing political patronage with merit. Taylor, a Pennsylvania native, previously headed draftsman in the office and worked in St Paul before moving to Washington. Salary attached is 4500 dollars.
An archaic medical advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for liver and digestive disorders. It promises restoration of vital nutrition, purified blood, and lasting relief from constipation, citing a testimonial from Mrs Rebecca Gardner praising weight gain and stomach recovery, and noting Pleasant Pellets as a companion remedy.
In Cary Missouri a couple J W Keith and his wife were arrested after a warrant by the city physician for failing to report a diphtheria case of their child. The case was treated by Christian Scientists, bond was posted, and the Keltys refused to name the healer. This marks the second fatal diphtheria case treated by the scientists in a week.
Lincoln street railway system now under a receiver faces foreclosure December 1 at the hands of Exziest C. Ames in chancery. The sale, by United States circuit court complaint of the New York Security and Trust Co, is subject to city taxes disputed in the estate. Also notes on a Lynn Center Maryland boy with croup and a testimonial about Chamberlain's Cough. Port Worth cattle shipment planned by Col John T Heart to Sedalia Missouri from Shackienird area. Administrators' appraisement completed and goods offered for sale below cost.
A fragmented note promotes Ayer's Cherry Pectoral as a remedy for coughs. It contrasts fatal and nonfatal coughs and warns neglect can weaken health, urging treatment before recovery becomes impossible.
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