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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1897

Page

8

Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Women

Letter purports to praise Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription for female health, claiming it cures nervous decline, uterine and reproductive issues, with testimonials from a Louisville reader about relief after using the remedy. The ad touts a lack of need for local examinations and notes druggists selling the product.

Iisi RV. Pierce Ciicf Invalides Bufalo Nevie Gbory Dr. Pierce de. Pierce

King of Dudes to Marry Mrs Henry Jerome in California Divorces

New York reports Dumas Levis Onativia plans marriage to Mrs. Mary Jerome of California after a divorce from Miss Hustices of Cal Sora. The couple, once seen at the Waldorf, have faced a past quarrel and separation amid Paris and California society circles. Onativia, noted for his striking appearance, previously split from his wife after a temperamental incompatibility case in Sinus Fulie, Dak. The births, travels, and social engagements of all parties are described in detail.

Henry Jerome California New York Dumas Levis Onativia Witt Mina Louie Idles Westchester Onativia Jerome Cal Ifventa Brr Numersaa Fritnihe Paris Clentvid Prench Afwrwandt Cale Sora Meanhater Mie Cutherwood Kindat la Mon Chativiu Ative Mudink Terry Wall Manhatern Club Det~ Snes Onntvid Crete Onadyia Murope Oustivie Sinus Fulie Mr. Unitivia Suistaux San Pruneisso Instautuyse Faris

Bables Buried in Heaps: Suit Against Infant Asylum Officials

Robert Cokisen of Mount Vernon files complaint with the board of health charging improper burial methods by workers of the New York Infant Asylum. He alleges coffins left exposed, shallow burials, and dirt thrown into graves, with strong odors and danger from decomposing bodies. He claims top coffins sometimes under two feet below ground, violating a five foot requirement.

Suargen New York Mount Vernon N. Y Robert Cokisen Usard of Health

Surklen's Arnica Salve Promises Universal Cure

An old advertisement proclaims Surklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, rheum, fevers, sore spots, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee for perfect satisfaction. Sold by Swiftolligny Deus Co. at five cents per box.

Surklen Sveiftolligny Deus Co

Patchen Breaks Four-Wheel Sulky Pace Record at Joliet

Joliet reports Joe Patchen the famed black pacing stallion shattered the four wheel sulky pacing record by nearly four seconds. Autinmen drove him in a near flawless performance at Ingalls Park, with quarter times of 10 and 20 seconds, finishing four seconds ahead of the old mark.

Oscar Ames Atkinson Marks Colonel Taylor Armes Big Black Chicago Ames Leo Drew Wong Patohen Bean Cindy Wi W P St. Paul Newton

Baseball Prospects of Topeka Discussed Tonight 1898 Meeting

Topeka baseball boosters plan an 1898 Western Association meeting at Cedar Rapids. Ten representatives will be elected to seek Topeka’s admission, asserting the team is a sport venture to entertain fans, not a money scheme.

Topeka Western Association Cedar Rapic Uiat Association’ Electiie Tenikit Ane Cedar Rapids Tokehea

Corbett to Pitch as All Americans Visit Ath etic Park

Baltimore All Americans affected will arrive to face the local crowd at Athletic Park on Saturday. Corbett will pitch as preparations focus on improving field conditions and showcasing players. Plans include a city tour to display the team’s talents and efforts to draw fans.

Athetic Park Baltimore All Americans Tere Lt Sien Kaites Fim Brownfeld Dick Cooley Obrien Center Pasia Heener Callahan Ich Domitian Fens Pepe Jennings Eatey Keeler Atould

Mechanical wheels meet price drop and market test

Report notes firms slash the price of their bicycles to zero on select models while the $50 standard wheel remains common. The motive is to gauge higher priced competitors, with the electric and chemical wheels treated as niche trials unlikely to shape the season. In Goodland, the Altcar coursing meet drew strong entries and clear, fast hares with several notable wins and a packed slate for the Alvar Greyhounds cup.

Aektar Goodland Altear Coursing Club Bryan Denver Prescription Lorence Colo Cripple Creek Bouncing Biddy Wild Lassie Billy Walker Florence, Colo Rusty Gold Willal Chicago Rash Adventure San Francisco Amorita of Glen Chips St. Doula Bismarck Cripple Cresk Mountain Lassie Mountain Beauty Wid Lassie Amorit Lady Grady

Hob Fitzsimmons-Adler Clash Sparks Indianapolis Debate

In Indianapolis this week the Fitzsimmons Corbett feud heats up as Fitzsimmons taunts Corbett over boasts. Fitzsimmons threatens to post two sheets proclaiming a victory and labels Corbett the worst excuse for a champion. The exchange signals a bitter build toward a possible future fight.

Indianapolis Ana

Boy Killed in Bicycle Accident on Hill Road

Bridgeport police report 12 year old George B. Hal of 36 Howe Street died after a bicycle fall on a country hill. He and a friend rode out, went downhill, and he slammed onto rocks. A suspender buckle left a mark. medical examiners cited fatal shock from the fall.

Bridgeport Conn George BE. Hal Howestreet Daniels

Bitter Dose for Yale at Yale Field

Brown defeats Yale 15 to 14 after captain Fultz’s team breaks through Yale’s defense for three touchdowns the largest score ever by Brown on Yale field Cadwallader succeeds on goal attempts and Hill misses a conversion. All-America game detail follows with Baltimore topping All Americans 84 to 58 in a separate matchup.

Baltimore Peoria Brown College Yale New Haven Brown Fultz Cadwallider Brien Jennings Lange Pond and Clark Rhines and Donahue

Sharks Threaten San Diego Fishermen Shark haulage blocked by growing shark numbers

In San Diego on October 2 fishers report sharks have become so numerous that they seize rock cod and other deep sea catches before they can be hauled in, taking fish hooks and lines as well. Fishermen despair as orders from Kansas City and Texas sit unused. A second item notes a gold discovery near Tanetin triggering a rush for China.

San Diego Calif Kansas City Texas

Thief Catchers Meet And Organize Identification Bureau

Chicago hosts a gathering of top police chiefs who form a central bureau of identification of criminals with headquarters in Chicago. The body will operate under the national association of police and share experts across cities with central bureaus. Officials from Chicago Milwaukee Cincinnati Washington and Toronto join, with Pinkerton and Brooklyn and Pittsburgh chiefs in attendance. A standardized Hertilion system description will be distributed from Chicago for nationwide use.

Chicago National Association of Chiefs of Police Central Bureau of Identification of Srimizials Axsociation of Police Marky Meetia Kayley Janken Hertilion Canada

Schlegel Murder Trial Moves Toward End In Kansas City

Kansas City October trial progress shows state resting after four witnesses and defense presenting expert testimony. Judge Wofford blocks some claims as inadmissible while jurors are selected from listed locals and farmers.

Schlegel Kansas City John Schlegel A Ts Berger Behlexel Wofford Adelaide Schioeel Lowe Herger Cass David Owings Edward Ritchie Farmer Wax Perkins Merchant A.W. Steete Axe St. Poultry HR. T. Aker Louis Antoing C. M. Winfrey Teaiah Johnson Robert Dehaney James V. Kilne E. P. Dixon Edward Umbrock Buhmelzer Main Street Ion Pixtel Lwelfa Walnut Streets Dr. Berger Major Woodson Familly

Chicago Pullman Burial Place Changes Plans

Funeral of the late George M. Pullman will be held at Greenland cemetery Saturday at 2 p m. It was initially thought to inter him at Mount Albion cemetery where his parents rest, but Mrs. Pullman preferred Greenland.

Chicago Pullman George M. Pullman Greeland Cemetery Mount Albion Pear Albion Pull

A Night at the Circus at Crawford Theater

Nellie McHenry starred in A Night at the Circus by H Grattan Donnelly, staged by Billy Castad's company. The finale mimics Bonanza's Circus interior with realistic sets and aroma of saw dust and lemonade. The show featured Phil Mahar and Charles Hasty, with reduced prices since McHenry's departure.

Nellie McHenry H. Grattan Donnelly Crawford Theater M. E. Rice Billy Castad Imperial Circus Ural Phil Mahar Charles Hasty

Bishop Millspaugh recounts Indian mission work experiences

Milwaukee October 21 Bishop Millspaugh spoke at the Episcopal missionary council about expanding church efforts among Indians. Rev Paddock, son of Bishop Paddock, urged aid for church students and asked for an appropriation. Other bishops urged broader efforts and increased funding to meet vast Indian Territory needs.

Milwaukee Wis Episcopal Missionary Council Paddrock Church Students Missionary Association Paddock Bishop Paddock Washington Church Students Council Sanford Oklahoma Church Indian Territory Board of Managers Bishop Whipple Minnesota Mr Sanford Bishop Millypaugh Kansas

Panic 18 Over in Montgomery Alabama

Montgomery residents report no panic after large exodus by rail and private conveyance. officials deny government relocation to Birmingham as rumors. Dr King’s New Discovery praised for coughs colds and consumption with free trials at Swift Halliday Drug Co. testimonials cite quick relief from indigestion and general ill feeling.

Montgomery Ala Tralia Liuisville & Nashville Birmingham W. Minee Cane Aycilwa Howe Dr. King Dr. Kine

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