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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1897

Page

8

Republicans Warned Grave Danger to the Party Says Chairman

Des Moines reports town state chairman DeMilin warns the Republican party faces grave danger from overextension and low enthusiasm. He urges hard work to mobilize workers, noting public support dips and that the party must energize supporters or risk Democratic gains. He criticizes inactivity and calls for renewed campaign effort.

Town Des Moines Laws DeMilin Ieamathleeen Dmeemiflan Tate Frank Tam Sam Sayine

Bloomers on the Line Boss Dame Shannon Reins Section Work

Mrs Shannon of this county has taken charge of B Section on the L. E. and W. railroad after her husband’s death. Seen daily in bloomers overalls with a wide sloped hat, she commands crews, earns respect as a capable roadmaster, and is praised by the road’s boss for her skill on the line. Distressing kidney and bladder pain relief offered by a Great South American Kidney Cure, sold in Topeka by local druggists. Union Pacific excursion to Leavenworth for G. A. R. reunion advertised.

Hartford City Via Bhunnan Ashe L. FE Shannon Montpelier Muncie Dent Hushant L. EB W. Gayseshe Geo. W. Stansfield Kansas Ave Sim Drug Co Topeka Kan

Merchants as Robbers in Dalton Train Thefts

Dalton, Ga. Oct 12. A Whitefield county grand jury report on stagecoach and railroad robberies exposes a gang that stole over 1000 in plunder and operated for years. Indictments name John Hender and local councilmen Penples and Cannon among merchants aiding the gang. Detectives traced stolen goods sold in Dalton as the scheme extended along the rail lines.

Chattanooga Snp Whitefield County Dalton Here Merchenta Delton John Hender M. Penples Ton, Peeples Je. G. W. Cannon Andéeon Middings Vaisha Southern Railway

Memory Lost Man Returns After Wandering After Amnesia

Omaha man Gentee H. Rubinsin reports a startling lapse in memory for Robinson of Omaha. He says the victim vanished May 2 after leaving his desk and rode a riverbound bicycle train to the Missouri line. A letter from a boyhood friend led his mother to contact relatives, and Robinson later described waking with no memory of how he reached his hometown in Iowa or his prior identity. He recalls wandering, working in harvest fields, and recognizing familiar buildings upon return.

Omaha Wen Ralserty H. Rubinsin Ormahan Vanier Pacffc Robinson Alissourh Rome Hubinson Coxsopolis George Dimatha Union Pacific Onan Abi Te Michican Oinaba

Mistook bibles for food in Wooster dispatch

In Wooster on October 12 Reverend Small Young of Wooster set for the Klondike mission with infant daughters who received a Sept 10 letter from Lake Bennett. The letter cites Skagway and Whitehorse routes. estimates Lake Bennett tolls and prices. consigns home books and Bibles believed to be gold, costing 42 cents a pound.

Wooster Small Young of Klondike Lake Bennett Uheid Derulders Lake Banhett Zond

Unclear maritime misreadings spark voyage mix up

A garbled OCR brief describes a voyage from Victoria to San Francisco with passenger Tayier and others. It mentions mistaken detonation, a coma, and a mistaken boarding attempt near a wharf, suggesting confusion aboard a ship and next-steam arrival.

Momonu Vie San Francisco Victoria Chirien Tayier Tacoma Taylorie Tiller Chisaga Facoma

Grain O Try Grain o New coffee substitute ad

Try Grain O. Ask rent grocer today to show you a package of GHATIN-O the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. It is made from pure grains and has a mild stomach friendly claim. Priced at 2 cents per pack and sold by grocers.

Topeka Set to Host Baltimore All Americans Exhibition

Sporting News reports Baltimore All Americans will play an exhibition in Topeka on October 25 with other trips through Kansas City and Texas before California. The team, minus Robinson and McGraw, travels with players like Donahue Hastings and Dahlen. Promoters plan revenue to fund next year’s club, with James Wick handling arrangements and Eugene Quinter securing grounds.

Sporting News Teka Kansas City Topeka Texas California Baltimores Robinson McGraw Millie Grittin Brooklyn Manaser Scieraml Tebean Sime Sulcred Donahue Philcogo Hastings Pitatus Chatty Collins Lom Stahl Boston Barkest Cleveland Dahlen Chicago Gul Tarale Baltmoren Baltimore Methaw Keéler Jennines Kel- Stengel Doyle Keltz Clarke Nop Carhyt James Wick Taeka Gruumis Nxt Wick Eugene Gquinter Inter Tf Saterhoney Dick Conley

Temple Cup to Remain in Baltimore for Another Year

Baltimore defeats Boston in a lopsided series securing the Temple Cup for the third straight game. The Orioles dominate with a high scoring win as players head home to prepare for early marital duties, while Boston players leave for personal commitments. Scores read Baltimore 12 3 0 0 0 2 2 9 Boston 0 7 H 9 0 0 1 3.

Baltimore Orioles Balthnareany Tem Jennings Ketley Boston Tattersea Mire Hoffer Clark Sullivan and Yeager

Coach Woodruff Denies Wert Offer to Mitchell County Star

Coach Woodruff of the State University football team angrily refutes Arthur Wert’s letter claiming an offer was made to bring Wert to play. Wert allegedly never played football and Wert’s supporters misstate the deal, while a $1000 debt proposal is denied. In separate boxing notes, ChoynskI defeats Herman Bernau after a fourth round exchange.

Lawrence Widrufe Eouch State Arthur Wert Mitchell County Woodrtte Iith Nove Hesider Choynski Bernau Galveston Choynaki Chevnski Herman Hernan Texas Wartall Choynak Choynakt Myored Bernau Derzan

There is Nothing so Good Dr King’s New Discovery Ad

An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the safest and most reliable remedy for coughs consumption and throat chest ailments, claiming guaranteed results or money back. It also markets travel and health products with local business mentions and customer notes about hair loss remedy Beggs Hair Renewer.

Dr. Rine Swift-tolliday Draz Co

October 1 corn condition and crop yields report

The October 1 1907 agricultural department report shows corn condition at 77.18, down from 83.55 earlier, with improvements in Maryland and Town, declines in Ohio and Missouri, and a national trend toward lower quality. Preliminary field yield per acre for oats rises 38 bushels. rye yield up 28. buckwheat down 43 points. and barley improved in several states. Wheat per acre yield awaiting special investigation. oats and potatoes show regional shifts.

Washington Department of Agriculture Maryiana Ohio Nis Missouri Mississippi River Kansas New York Pennsylvania Michigan Wisconsin Jarley Minnesota South Dakota Muichinen North Dakota California Paints Massachusetts New Hampshire Maine New York and Pennsylva— Nin Towa Nebraska

Five Dollar Bicycles Offer Baffles Danville Claim

Danville Illinois educator entangled in alleged fraud tied to a bicycle offer via a Syndicate Cycling club broadcast. A. T. Van Buskirk, principal, faces charges of illegal use of the mail as residents received circulars promising five dollar bikes to spark neighborhood sales.

Maus Danville M. G. Price Chicago N- Siblom Way A. T. van Tus- Kirk Sit van Innekirk Syndicate Cycling Club United Stas van Buskirk

Wood Fireplaces to be Removed From Kentucky State House

Historic but antiquated wood fireplaces in the Kentucky State House at Texington are to be replaced by modern furnaces. Mrs Emma Cromwell state librarian announced the contract today, joining F Huckley of this city for the project. The statehouse is among the few remaining using wood fires in legislative halls, a practice dating back fifty years.

Kentucky Texington Matehouse Emma Cromwell Bhrarian F. Huckley

Penitentiary Measles alarm in Columbus reports

Measles fear grips Columbus penitentiary as Warren Coffir's grandson shows illness and a potential epidemic looms. Officials note past outbreaks about every two years with a pending visitation. A round trip to Leavenworth costs $1.67, with a 7 15 tomorrow morning departure.

Columbus Ohio Leavenworth Leaventworth Santa Fe Santa Fe Sperial M. Thirewend Grosbeck Tex DetWitt G. W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue

Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women health and happiness

An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as essential for wifehood and motherhood, claiming it strengthens delicate organs, relieves female ailments, and aids childbirth. It cites testimonials from women and offers free information with mail order prospects, noting a paper edition of The People’s Medical Adviser.

Pierce de. Pierce Common Sense Pieree Suilalo

Trick of the Owl Hat Price Tale in Back Bay

A Boston girl with limited means seeks an owl hat trimmed by London hands and finds middle priced downtown options higher than an obscure window shop. She buys a taxidermist owl for two dollars less than uptown millinery prices, exposing price disparities in 1900s Boston fashion.

Boston Back Bay Miilinery At & Washington Street London Stry Tremont Street

No Hope for the Baltimore and Ohio Foreclosure

New York bankers report the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad insolvent with about 16 million in bonded debt and receivers’ certificates. A meeting at Hallingors will discuss reorganization plans likely involving substantial debt scaling and potential bond repudiation. Morgan interests hold most securities or act as trustees, signaling a possible controlled dissolution.

J. P. Morgan New York H. O. RR J.B Morgan & Co Hell Abority Hallingors Ed Ovarratta Whch Pisin Engileh Baltimore

Colorado Midland Reincorporated as Denver Colorado

The Colorado Midland Railway reformatted under the old name Denver Col. Henry T Rogers filed the certificate of incorporation with the secretary of state after a foreclosure sale. Incorporators include Frederic Po cute James N Jarve Adrian H Joline Oscar Ranke and Henry P Rogers. Capital stock fixed at 3100000 shares 60 par value 1000000 shares preferred and 4000 common. George W Rigi named director and likely president and GM. Road to be turned over at midnight October 3.

Denver Get. L—Attorner Henry T. Rogers Hin Colorado Midland Railway Company Colorado Midland Railway Frederic Pocute Bernardaville N. J New York Henry P. Rogers Col George W. Rigi

Lynn carnival ends in portentous workers march with crepe banners

In Lynn Massachusetts workers and nearby towns parade through streets with crepe wrapped hats and banners showing the dead as clergy and merchants plead for moderation. Rev. Herbert N. Casson preached a funeral sermon at the Lattimer miners memorial service citing a mass protest against government injunctions.

Lynn Mass Beyshber Jnic Rey. Herbert N. Casson The Labor Cited Lattimer

Chicago Banker Arrest Fails to Appear in Court

St Louis banker and broker, a stranger to Chicago, was arrested Saturday and charged with a crime but did not appear when called. An officer said he brought the man in for safekeeping, and the magistrate dismissed the case after noting no charges stood. The man had come to Chicago to sell songs and music wax items. He spent several hours in a cell.

Chicago St. Louie Micky Cunder Chicuro

Japan to talk seal with nations on one condition

An official telegraph from Yokohama reports Japan agrees to send a representative to the forthcoming Washington sailing conference on condition that all seating questions are discussed and that only issues covered by the Paris award are involved Japan states it has no interest in the Pretante islands. Leavenworth return fare advertised and a train schedule noted for local travel.

Lotion T Ieram Yokohalm Japan Washisseton Pretante Islands

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