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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1897

Page

2

Big Eye to Open Opens Yerkes Observatory Event

National scientists from across the country will attend a formal dedication at the Yerkes observatory near Williams Bay Wisconsin with about 800 expected guests. The three day program includes speeches by university leaders and a public telescope viewing at Lake Geneva and Chicago area venues.

Yerkes Astranumicel Hay Wis Willeuay Embmarine Oticlul Guetta Hin University of Cniengo Wishep Andwon University of Chicago Beline Lake Cetieve Olservatory BA James K. Ree Alleghany Observatory Keyler Charlie JT Verkes Wita Behad Tristet William F. Murper Marlow Kendall Adanigy Cartes J. Harrison Kehaneld Ares Hee Iarlen Kendall Atari Winsoonnee M. F. Lackland Illinois Wesleyan Cillage Malcolm McNeill Lake Furst University Mary W. Whitney Vassar College Observatory Darren Alter Ap Rilo Johne Alev Dotin A Hesanenr Carl Runne Spectroscope Laburantory Tech- Hindhe Hochschule Hanover Gerfans Ambhron Swaves Warher Hwisey ETERS Williams Key Citcaga Barpard Andromeda Orion Nebula Rvetvisla Swan Nevels Haturn Pound Hitted Fridie University of Chicken M Jumeriean Preadent Harper Kent Theater Simon Newcomb Ll.d Anakland Finle Kinsley Bobi Charles

Knife Cures Insane Trepanning in County Hospital

Trepanning in the county hospital cured two insanity patients, James Leahy and Mrs. Mifiie McDonald, enabling their discharge. Leahy’s head injury and delusions disappeared after the procedure. McDonald’s hallucinations faded post operation. The report also notes a testimonial for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and a Louisville registration update with Democratic plurality details.

Chicago Surgical Star James Leahy Mifiie McDonald Leahy Kortner McDonald San Francisco Adelphi Golden Gate Mra McDonald

Deer aboard Oregon learns coffee and smoking habits

A deer named Billy joined the battleship Oregon from Acapulco, becoming a ship pet. He drank coffee with sailors, chewed but did not smoke, and preferred roses and a diamond pin, leading to playful mischief. Eventually the ship gifted him to a park near Taroma, with warnings of the deer’s lively fame.

San Francisco Oregon Acapulco Admirals Port Orchard Billy Mon Mary Board of Towers Taroma Thin City

Lodge's Paint Praise At Ratification Meeting

Boston October 1 at a Republican ratification gathering Senator Lodge lauded the Dingley tariff law now in force. He argued the bill steadied business by removing uncertainty, aiding industries under reform, and restoring confidence after a year marked by political tension and fears for governance. He asserted Republicans passed the measure and that patriotic, conservative groups rallied to the party.

Boston Lodge McKinsey Republican Party

Operatic Renaissance Returns Sembrich After 13 Years

New York notes Madame Marcella Sembrich has arrived aboard the Normannia. Under the Sembrich Operatic Concert company she will debut at the Metropolitan Opera House on October 26 and sing in concerts through November 4 before departing on a nationwide tour.

New York Marcella New Antonia Hotel Councre

Ten Lives for One Public Prosecutor Seeks Death Sentences

The public prosecutor in Arroyo ity of Mexico demands the death penalty for ten participants in the murder of Anulfo Arroyo. Among those charged are Police Inspector Villavicencio and Miguel Cabrera, accused of perjury and deceiving the investigation, as the prosecutor presses for capital punishment. Also noted are health ads for Herbine and a testimonial from Gen W. Stansfield and Stiler's Pharmacy.

Gen W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue Stiler Sixth and Topeks Avenue

Mattoon Street Fair Draws Thousands of Visitors

Mattoon's first free street fair exhibition runs October 13 to 16 with booths along a wide center street. Exhibits include livestock, fruit, machinery, art, and university agriculture displays, daily balloon ascents, concerts, and a large half mile track. Visitors tour, view vivacious displays, and enjoy illuminated night programs as business houses showcase elaborate decor.

Mattoon Wale Tate Dp. m University of Himola Wrt China Nulating Nlite Vouderilie Otecus Mme Vrdee Mattoon Street Fair Association Itm Lonbatenes Dusen

Peculiar Remedy Claims Cure for Dyspepsia in New Tablet

A minister from Weedsport Cayuga County endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. The letter asserts long-term relief after ten years of suffering and notes the tablets digest food and restore energy, with widespread availability at 50 cents per package.

Weedsport Cayuga Co Stuart I. Bell Weedaport

Pensioner rolls climb as Evans reports rise in names

Commissioner H Clay Evans releases the annual pensions report from Washington noting 685,620 pensioners from the Civil War era, up about 12,000 from last year. Expenditures reached 142,477,801 dollars, with plans to curb widows pensions for wives of pensioners and curb marriages of young women to old veterans to gain benefits.

H Clay Evans Washington H. Clay Evans Secretary of the Interior Lochren Dorminte I Murph Evans

Wild family captured by farmers in Indiana county

A posse of farmers captured five children from a so called wild family living in a wooded area near Montgomery County. The children were found asleep in a savage dwelling and showed evidence of neglect. They were cleaned up and sent to a reform school at Morganza while authorities pursue the parents.

Johnstown Montgomery Indiana County Morganza Gid

Governor Tanner Aims to Capture Cullom Seat

Chicago October report says Governor Tanner will call a special session in January to push the Republican reapportionment bill. The measure seeks to strengthen the party for state and federal elections and to enable moving Shelby M. Cullom to the United States Senate. News credits authentic sources with details of a planned special session and Republican votes.

Tanner Shhaming Cullom Chicago Ilnois Shelby M. Cullom United States Mmort Gov-Tanner Town West At &Wolock Iad Springfield

No More Horses St Louis Brewery Delivers Beer by Gasoline Wagon

Anton Steuver of Lome Brewing Company announces a gasoline engine wagon to transport beer in St Louis. Inventor Herbert Mulherrann claims a 200 pound engine runs ten hours on five gallons of gasoline priced at 3 cents per gallon. The machine allegedly powers a wagon with five and a half horsepower, offering major savings on horse use.

St Louis Anton Steuver Lome Brewing Company Herbert Mulherran Unie Oly

Knight's Busy Brain Calendar Calendar of future Pall Festival moonlight

Capt J Lee Knight former county commissioner visiting relatives in Topeka devises a calendar claiming to reveal past events and forecast future festivals. He says the Pall Festival next year will feature moonlight celebrations and he can name festivals for a millennium ahead.

J. Lee Knight Jin Topeka Kpleht Wbie

Wants an Island for Hickey Tries to Buy Pacific Isle

Baron Har den Hickey of Trinidad fame seeks to purchase a Pacific island from the Mexican government on a trip to Mexico City dated October 18. He asserts he has not abandoned his Trinidad claim and will press his demand, possibly by force. Stop that barking by Bal lard's Horehound Syrup aids cough and throat irritation. Safe for all ages, 25¢ and 50¢ at Geo W Stanatict, 622 Kansas Ave, and Miller's Pharmacy, Sixth and Topeka.

Baron Hickey Mexico City of Baron Harden Hickey Trinidad Pacific Aga Ballard Geo. W. Stanatict Kansas Avenue Miller's Pharmacy Sixth and Topeka Avenue

Palatial Stables of Europe and America Compared

An article surveys premier urban and country stables built by aristocrats and magnates. It highlights the Duke of Westminster Eaton Hall stables near Chester with ornate private horse houses and an equine mausoleum, Buckingham Palace royal mews, and famed New York houses of Vanderbilt Astor and Bonner with lavish stalls, interiors, and displays.

Europe America Duke of Westminster London Queen Victoria Eaton Hall Chester River Dee England Ormonde Ben D'Or NOTAL Touchstone Marquis of Westminster Deer Park Westminster Buckingham Palace Buckingham Hyon Macdonough California New York Jobe Jacob Astor

Anterion of Robert Bownee's Atacle Luxurious Lodgings

A fragmented account describes ornate oak stalls and woodwork with wild cherry interiors in Hix apartments on a seafloor. It notes a dining room suucur room and bedroom, a third story kitchen chef’s room and driver quarters for stallhands. The passages imply some workers live in poorer conditions.

Robert Bownee Suucur Bik Kitchin Stehla

Wewspaper and Handkerchief in Madrid for Tinos

A fragmentary note describes a brief Madrid journal and a handkerchief, both easily erased by water. It mentions an endercriber who, after devouring as cattle, washes the journal and its cloth item. The text is unclear and largely relies on damaged OCR.

Madrid Privid

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