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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1899
Page
2
The British Medical Institute offers free examinations and enrollment for its cure program across Kansas. A large staff of MDs reports success across many diseases, promising guaranteed cures and free medicines excepted, with specific hours and a return postage requirement.
W J Bryan faces pressure to comment on election results as Democrats gain in Massachusetts and New Jersey while Republicans suffer losses in Ohio, New York, and Kentucky. He criticizes imperialism and militarism, noting Democratic victories on trusts and reform. Ohio remains Hanna’s home turf amid a shrinking GOP majority. The piece traces party dynamics and calls for unity against the Democratic platform.
The sermon by Rev. G. Olde on the sixth anniversary highlighted the church’s growth under his charge. He affirmed the church of God, urged steadfast faith amid trials, and reviewed six years of leadership, membership changes, and improved finances including mortgage cancellations and a stronger annual balance.
A historical report notes groundwork laid for a new worship hall on Quincy street with a project cost near $2000. Trustees report current indebtedness reduced to $40 on a court case of 3600.08, with six percent interest from ten years ago, and over $12,000 spent during the pastorate yet a balance of about $1000 remains to start the new year. The piece highlights church progress, youth development through Sunday school with Superintendent W E Stewart, and the Christian Endeavor Society as vital to growth.
Fragmented report outlines a Crawford theater event tonight featuring Paul Gilmore and a performance tied to a touring troupe. mentions a Chicago stop and a new Sides version of a classic piece, with hints of a bold stage evolution and a pivotal production moment.
New York boxing reports claim Jeffries secured victory in the twentieth round after a dramatic revival. The earlier fighting had faded as he used defensive tactics, but a sudden surge in the final rounds reversed careworn momentum. Sharkey pressed forward, while Jeffries adopted cautious, tiring defense before fatiguing Sharkey with a late burst.
The article reviews stage plays and performers with praise for actors and authors. It recounts a boxing bout where injections allegedly enhanced a fighter, detailing nitroglycerin and caffeine use, the dangers of doping, and the dramatic consequences observed in the ring.
Report describes a clash after a doctor warned about a dose and a club house incident. Jeffries called the dope story a joke while Big Brady denied it. Brady claimed Jett won on his own muscular merits.
The article reports varied college football scores from Saturday including Princeton 12 over Carlisle 0 and Missouri 36 over Emporia Normal 0. It notes Missouri spectator Leach EC Whrius attended and commented on Missouri’s prospects, while describing Emporia Normal’s hard fought 35 to 0 win by Kansas State.
J Bryan and William Jennings Jr spent under two hours in Kansas City. They arrived from Lincoln Nebraska and left for Springfield Missouri. Bryan declined to discuss Kentucky election issues citing not hearing Taylor’s status and planned hunting in Missouri and Texas with options to meet Col Fred Meg in St Louis area.
The engineer corps unearthed sixteen thousand dollars from an old convent in Rosario and turned it over to authorities. The discovery came by accident amid a tale of neglected lives and Salvation Army claims.
Best and health to mother of child MIS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SIRUP has been used for teething with perfect success. It softens the gums, allays pain, cures wind colic and diarrhea in children, and is sold by druggists in every part of the country.
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