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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Nov 22, 1898

Page

2

Polygamy Question Haunts Utah's Roberts Seat

New York dispatch reports Utah elect Brigham Roberts faces contest over polygamy accusations as Congress weighs the legality of his seat. Missouri Democrat and Utah supporters clash over the implications of the acting anti polygamy pledge in statehood and the enacting of plural marriages.

New York House of Representatives Brigham H. Roberts Electra Utah Roberts Mormon Church Bir New York Herald Marmbera Colervee Congress House Dinghy Roberta Washington Pearce Elmhteenth Missouri Ashington Wines Cooney

Untitled Diatribe on Health and Medicine Claims

Fragmented, garbled OCR text asserts issues with self diagnosis and diet, mentioning force, liver, appetite, and a claim that Dr. Pierce's Golden Discovery improves digestion, liver function, and overall vitality though the language is incoherent and hard to parse. The piece reads like an old health remedy fragment with speculative therapeutic claims.

Pierce

Sloan Returns to America Amid Criticism of Jockey Career

Ted Sloan, the jockey, arrives in New York aboard Cunish Uner Leonia with baggage and a crimson dressing gown, angrily defending his treatment by American papers. He recalls popularity in England, laments past form, and vows to ride for Lord William and the Prince of Wales after a rest. Sloan plans no more American contracts until after the next season. He reports strong past wins, but insists some losses were exaggerated and asserts his nerves are frayed.

America New York United Sloan England Wind Pers Sandowne Park Myakka Wiewarde Eveland Apri Yani Ely Willian Prince of Wales Wiliam William Boresaord Esason Broan

Corbett and Sharkey Set for Big Heavyweight Bout

New York reports readiness for the Corbett versus Sharkey match at Lenox Athletic Club with a $20,000 purse. Sharkey nearer 174 pounds, Corbett around 151 pounds. Frank Farrell to hold certified checks of 15 000 and 5 000 for winner and loser. Out of town bets rise, Vendig reporting 3 240 to 1 on Sharkey. Training notes praise Sharkey’s speed and form ahead of the fight.

New York Corbett Sharkey Lenox Athletic Club Weeldenth Tom O'Rourke Sherkey Charley White John Kelly Bit Mill Farrel Turtsan Farrell Gurfelit National Park Detling Ly Cortett Joe ‘Vendig Vendig Kanda Lenox Athetic Club Bob Armstrong

Auction of a Kiss is Off at Jewish Bazaar

St Louis reports actress Miss Seligman will not auction a kiss for charity at the Coliseum bazaar. Her husband Robert Cutting opposed the plan and sent telegraphic protests from New York while Miss Seligman faced press attention and public scrutiny over a display tied to her roles. She hoped to raise about $1,000 for charity.

St. Louis Matchien Wil- Meme Jose Carmen Elf Selleman Sie

Scott’s Emulsion and Second Bion Cod Liver Oil Remedy

Ask your doctor how many preparations of cod liver oil exist. He will say hundreds. When asked which is best he will answer Scott’s Emulsion. It contains pure cod liver oil without odor or taste and blends hypophosphites and glycerine into Second Bion for healing and nourishment. Scott & Bowe, Chemin, New York.

Scott

Kiss Auction Off as Miss Beligiment Obeys Husband

Fragmentary OCR yields a scandalous scene where Associated Hebrew charities and a venture involve a kiss auction. The husband opposes, prompting a stricter path and Miss Beligiment chooses to obey, ending the auction. The piece hints at the Seligman line and a $1000 exchange, but details are unclear.

Hebrew Charities Seligman

Fraudulent Checks Charge Against Chicago Man in New York

Robert Gordon Harvey of Chicago, who used the alias W. H. Hoppe, faced trial in New York for allegedly passing worthless checks. The 10,000-dollar spree followed a turbulent period after moving from Chicago, with Harvey joining the army during war time and later returning to New York to continue fraud schemes noted in court records.

Leeds New York Robert Gordon Harvey Chicago Irty-Fotieth Street Court Zinrvey W. H. Hoppe Nash Reto Phircy-otth Street Joan C. Hiliw Hoppe Ain New York City Miemonth United Stites Camp Black Santiagos

New Tin Plate Trust Forming in Indiana

A new tin plate trust aims to unify plants across Indiana including Madison, Elwood, Middletown, Gas City and Montpelier with Madison as a center. National Hazelite units in Anderson own plans linked to Monessen plant, while Elwood’s Giefd will head the trust. The combined capital is about 60,000 and initial plants will join, as the trust seeks independence from the MD plate group.

Monessen Tatiana Mann Gieid Ermsurer Fan Tin-Plate Company Elwood Icage Storation Wells Ie RO Nowdurevy

STUART AN ITALIAN PIANO SINGER NAMED PATTI

Stuart, known as Patti, is an Italian born in this country with both parents from Italy. He keeps his real name private at his mother’s wish and performs impersonating his mother’s blessing. He warns against assuming a witty stage persona and notes his back hair is false while the front pompadour is his own.

Stuart Patti Italy Berms Stuartle Seeumed Tam

Tomb of Noah Reported Found Near Kerak Palestine

New York November report by Charles Alexander Hornstein claims discovery of Noah's tomb near Kerak southeast of Jerusalem. He presents supposed proofs including photos of the tomb and the rock Moses smote, with journey details, local hospitality, and legends of the site associated with the Deluge.

New York Noah Palestine Charles Alexander Hornstein Hornatela Moses Karak Nosh Jerusalem Hornstein Jerusahun Dead Sea Sean Pikh Sundy Erak Denry Bey Efendi I. Hornstein Kerak Bytersha Tower Jordan Taft Megan Musa

Pleuro Pneumonia Reported Among Kansas Cattle

For the first time in state history pleuro pneumonia appeared among Kansas cattle. The herd belongs to Nelson Love near Moran in the southeast. Taylor Riddle of the livestock sanitary commission is on site assessing the outbreak and measures to prevent spread. Cattle were bought in Kansas City last August and several died then. more have died in the past week. The disease has not been common in U S cattle since 1882.

Kansas Nelson Love Moran Taylor Riddle The Livestock Sanitary Commission Love Kansas City United States

Pyramid Pile Cure hailed as instant relief remedy

Dr Redmond a pile and rectal disease specialist praises the Pyramid Pile Cure as the most remarkable remedy he has seen. He notes instant relief from the first application and that the preparation contains no opiates or poisons. The cure is promoted as simple, non surgical, and usable without missing work. sold by druggists at 60 cents per pack with a free book offered by Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Mich.

Redmond Beterbrook Yone Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Wilmington Race War Reflections From New York Letter

The correspondent describes the Wilmington race war impacts in Wilmington North Carolina and New York. He cites Manly and Grannis in triggering tensions, notes white and colored citizens' reactions, and urges calm and judgment to uplift the south’s Negro community amid prejudice.

New York John ©. Darcy Wilmington N.C Darcy Manly Weven Wimnington Committee of North Carolina South Mr. Manly Tom

CANNOT REMOVE POLICE. Novel Discovery In Racine Case

A Racine Wisconsin city hall audience heard a Humane Agent accuse Police Chief Johnson of neglecting duties in arresting inmates of a resort and allowing others to escape. The fire and police commissioners, led by Frank Miller, said they lacked jurisdiction to remove the chief. The board proposed referring the matter to the city council and offered assistance. the investigation led to the resignation of the entire board.

Racine Wis Humane A. P Dutton W. Johnson Board of Fire and Police Commissioners Board of Commissioners Frank Miller Wey

Missionary Bartender Arraigned in Overcoat Theft Case

In New York Yorkville police court 29 year old 7 carsman Leis described as a missionary and occasional bartender was arraigned on charges of stealing a 224 overcoat from August Schoenhard s saloon at 933 Second Avenue. The man admitted involvement though details are unclear in the fragment.

New York Carsman Leis Yorkville August Schoenhard Second Avenue Sela

Chronic Diarrhoea Cured By Remedy Claims

Two Virginia farmers near Pinecastle, R. Gibbs and L. Shaver, report long chronic diarrhoea cured after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. They purchased from W. J. Casper, a Pinecastle druggist, who can confirm their statements. remedy sold by drug stores.

L. Shaver Gibbs Mr. Shaver Pinecastie W. J. Casper

Picture Sale With Month Long Weed Discount

C H Morrison at 65 Kansas Avenue advertises a one month balance sale with discounts on all weed products and a large selection of new items available for customers to choose from.

C. H. Morrison Kansas Avenue

Begg's German Salve for skin ailments touted

An impression of an old advertisement extols Begg's German Salve as remedy for cuts burns chafes sore lips eczema ulcers and various skin diseases. The text claims universal druggists stock the salve for numerous skin conditions.

Begg

Pure Buckwheat Piour at Downs Grain and Feed

An OCR fragment advertises Pure Buckwheat Flour from Downs Grain and Feed at 306 Kansas Avenue, Kansas. It also contains medical claims about Crepe Balm and nasal issues, with a misprinted promotional note from Hig Brothers in New York offering samples by mail.

Kansas Downs Kansas Avenue Icly Hig Brothers Warren Street New York

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