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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1894

Page

2

Missouri Campaign Speech by Governor Stone at Carthage

Governor Stone opened in Carthage addressing a large crowd at the courthouse on state rights versus federal power. He denounced federalism, attacked the A P A, praised Missouri’s sovereignty, and urged Western Democrats to unite for free coinage and tariff discussion.

Werner Stone Carthage Cartmacr Stone Hamilton Jefferson Missour Democratic Party Commonwealth Epyets Missouri Congress Supreme Court St Louis Kansas City

Mysterious poisoning at St Louis church fathomed

Oct 1 report from Low Mo describes Joseph Cunningham sexton and organist Heckett dying from poison after sharing lunch at St Peter's Episcopal Church. Suspect ex sexton George Thompson is in custody. motive and culprit unclear as investigators probe the mystery. Also notes a Shelley monument ceremony at Viareggio and coal miners’ resolutions in Newcastle.

Berto St Louie Low Joseph Cunningham St. Peter's Episcopal Church Dena Heckett Beckett Jira George Thompson Cunninghan Shelley Viareggio Newcastle Cal Lawe Ted Torado Fuel and Iron Company

Five Die in Wreck at Grovers Crossing

A Chicago bound freight train wreck near Grovers Crossing crushed five men and injured another. A boy was seriously bruised while rescuers freed victims, including a victim with a broken back and a boy with a crushed wrist. Names listed include Little of Freeport and Tyrrell Pasis of Mount Morris with several unidentified locals. The wreck involved a cart loaded with green lumber and planks at the scene in the early morning hours yesterday.

Woomsroox Chicago Chicago and Northwestern Railway Grovers Crossing Tert Little Freeport Titl Tyrrell Pasis Mount Morris Lincoln Joseph Grady Fall River Lass Grady Sam Newman

Wabash Train Wreck Claims Two Fatalities at Maumee

A Wabash railroad wreck near Maumee Ohio killed engineer N Smith and fireman A H Day and injured others while a plotted derailment caused the crash. The train struck a partially thrown switch as a long derailment attempt failed, miraculously causing no further fatalities despite extensive wreckage.

Maumee Ohio Yietins N. Smith Enineer Toledo A. Hi Dey. Hreman Tolwile S Holland Cleveland F. J. Provost Maumee Stell Theower Smith Encinser Smith Pireman Day

Senator Vest predicts Hill victory in New York election

Kansas journalist recounts Senator Vest’s cross state tour from Sedalia to Kansas City as he canvasses New York voters. He forecasts Hill will win, calling him a hard working political figure, opposing the income tax, and notes Tammany's backing against taxes while predicting Hill’s fundraising edge over Morton. Uncle Tom Bogos NM pioneer and guide for General Fremont dies at 99.

Missouri Seuster New York Kansas Cir Vest Missouri Pacific Sedalia Kansas City Hill Senator Hill Democracy of Orman Brice Cleveland Democratic Party Clersisud Tammany New Yorke Morton Crawray N. M Thomas Bogos Uncle Tom New Mexico Mr. Bogos New México Donner California General Scott Old Mexico Fort Leavenworth Mrogres Kit Carson

Three Soldiers Murdered Near Soldiers Home in Ohio

In Darrow Ohio on October 1 a pension payout of 150000 triggered robberies near the Soldiers home. At 4 am Friday three veterans Adalphus Cargan Cornelius Levion and John Barrett were found robbed and murdered along a road. Police say fifty suspects are under watch and several veterans are missing from the home but expected to appear.

Fuycon Ohio Mead Darrow Soldiers’ Home Adalphus Cargan Cornelius Levion John Barrett Navy

Methods for Removing Fruit Juice Stains From Fabrics

Old New York advice on how to treat peach cherry and berry stains without washing first. Suggests water rinse for berry spots, sulfur smoke, lemon salts for peach stains and sun drying, lemon juice and salt for rust and ink stains, plus DeWittes Witch Hazel Salve for skin issues.

N. Y

Ub-section advertisement with witch hazel salve note

An old ad notes low rates to St Louis from September 28 to October 5 and mentions De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve for sores burns and skin diseases. It highlights a product claimed to help piles and cites agent HL Ganver.

J. Jonsa Lowik St Louis Ganver de Witt Piles J. KL Ss

Died in chair during cosmetic treatment in Chicago

Belle White a 23 year old daughter of a wealthy lumberman died at Wood's hotel while undergoing a facial blemish procedure. Dr Sophie Santa and Eliza A James were arrested after cocaine and electric current used to dull pain caused death. The incident drew comment on beauty practices and safety as officials investigated.

Chicago Belle White Benjamin S White Wood's Sophie Santa Sophie Santa Company Eliza A. James Eliza A. James, the Business Partner of Dr. Santa Dr. Santa Miss White Aic Syall Yallman Iay Hee Santa Harrison Street Don J. Leathers Grand Rapids, Mich

Mayor Hopkins Impugned in Gambling Probe

Grand jury rounds up twenty indictments against gambling property owners amid threats of further investigations. Detective Pinkerton swears Mayor Hopkins took money from Chicago gamblers with a no-interference understanding. Names include J Irving Pierce, F Aldice, James I Todd, and George W Hawkins with partner William Wirhman.

Chicago Cowaco Grand Jury Matt Pinkerton Hopkins Trade and Labor Assembly Je i6 Washington Park Michigan Boulevard Clark Street Brentano J. Irving Pierce Sherman House Wen F. Aldice James I. Todd Civic Federation George W. Hawkins Harlem William Wirhiman

Dolly's Cunning Bed for a Tiny Doll and Handmade Handbag

Practical craft notes describe making a doll bed from a small basket with a fabric canopy and muslin top, plus a matching handbag from satin and plush. Instructions cover framing, edge shirring, pillow, and draped canopy details, with optional embroidered linen dollies.

N. ¥. Advertiser

Oranges Marmalade and Travel News Item Fragment

Fragmented recipe for orange marmalade mixed with travel notice and local ads. Mentions parades in Kansas City, a Rock Island train schedule, a Rudy's Pile Suppository offer, and a Topeka drugseller listing. Contains garbled OCR with several misspellings and broken names.

Kanaas City Rock Island Kanans City Rudy Alartic Rudy Lancaster All Strateries Druggist Topeka W. R. Kennedy Yearth and Kansas Avenue

Sailed the Seal 33 Yi One of His Experiences

Fragmented text traces a memoir style note about a voyage and personal experiences aboard a ship, mentioning years and hidden lessons. The readable portions reference a seafaring journey and the idea of deciphering secrets or tools. Not enough complete details on people or places to form a full summary.

Rock Island Excursion Tickets Offer Limited Return Fare

Octobur Sth excursion sales announce tickets to Tadias and Caistor at two dollar fare, valid for twenty days with return within that period. Special round trips include Losdie and Gludualve routes. Tickets available from Sasa to Bt. Coule with special return train ative. State fare at Wichita and other details appear in the notice.

Ull Tadias Caistor Cate Sasa Coule Eee Pere Oe Gun Co Wiekitaong Gu Satapaing

Gaxaver Campaign Note at Topeka and Mayo Event

Gov McKinely plans public rally in Topeka to support a candidate. A live Internet broadcast and on sight gathering are scheduled with transportation and train details to follow, aiming to boost party support and name recognition amid health concerns and regional interest.

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