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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1897

Page

8

Dr Helen Densmore Sees Maybrick Parole Prospects

Dr Helen Densmore of California and London says Mrs Maybrick’s parole is in prospect as Lord Russell and others signal support. The report notes continued advocacy in Britain, with consultations in Chicago and London and mention of medical testimony and public interest.

Maybrick Helen Densmore Chicago Met Helen Dens Fee California London Antex Hotel Yesterde Eminet Dernsmore Florence Weber Jeethe Hussell Recland Densmore Niewit New York Hewepapet Frith Orien Maybrick Leah Abc Mies Mayberek England Weinman Therain Cody

Town Kansas football game set for Lawrence on Saturday

A Town Kansas football game is scheduled in Lawrence on Saturday October 30 with kickoff details unclear. The timetable mentions trains arriving in Lawrence in time for the game and food service returning, though specifics are fragmentary.

Lawrence

Peavine Hay Demonstration Boosts Forage Value

Progressive farmers display the value of peavine hay as a forage crop. Ray harvested a rich oat crop, planted 60 acres in peas, and the vines yielded up to 25 per day with a reaper. He packed bales from his surplus and sold 412 bales to Buguky Grocery Co, averaging 16 pounds each, worth about 6 per ton. The sale adds near $490, outweighing the cost of a 26 bale cotton crop.

Ray Philherd Jay Sir Bey Bas Bugiky Grovery Company

Autonomy fires back after Castile execution

A Havana dispatch to the New York Herald reports that authorities strike a blow at autonomy by executing Gen. Castile after his capture by Spaniards. Castile led Havana province and was said to be beloved and brave. The incident sparks outrage among Cuban officers and may influence views on autonomy amid Weyler methods.

New York Herald Havana Key West Castile Castilla Cato Cnatit Nis Gedylas Roe Gen. Weyler Gen Weylers Capotenant Generis Guinez Ami Garela

McDuffie Sets One Mile Paved Record at Willow Grove

Eddie McDuffie established a new one mile paved world record at Willow Grove bicycle track with a time of 1 28 2 5. The effort followed three failed attempts and saw pacing by a quint, a quad and two sextettes. The record beat Jimmy Aschwell’s earlier mark on the same track and aligned with Stocks’ London time, though that pace was disqualified for the motorcycle factor. Missouri Tigers depart for Lincoln for Nebraska Kansas game. Eddie McDuffie’s feat noted alongside.

Philadelphia Eddie McDuffie Willow Grove Workl Jimmy Aschwel McDuffie Stocks London McDuttiee

Harvard and Yale Loom Toward Classic Football Showdown

Boston Oct 29 Harvard and Yale face three weeks of prep before their big clash. Harvard managers push confidence, noting strong defense and veteran linemen despite injuries. Yale shows weak spots in the line but has scoring power, with Princeton and Penn up in the standings and Lafayette and Cornell indicating the coming contest will decide the title chase.

Boston Harvard Yule Aias Etroneth Bf Laram Erineon Muarvird Yale Victoris Brown Newton Rouve Donald Moulton Penney Newton A. A Bevin Larkeday al Touchdowis Alla Gos Thurvard Princeton Pennsylvania Tuitions Penny Lafayette Cornell Penmey Quakers

Drop Ball Dominates Left Handed Pitching History

Charley Zimmer criticizes Corbett for Baltimore failures blaming pitching drop balls for arm injuries and declining careers. The piece notes left-handers historically relied on drops, but now avoid them as they shorten careers and impact performance across eras.

Charley Zimmer Corbett Baltimore Joe Theodore Fheltenstein Louis Brett

Missouri Tigers Reach Lincoln for Nebraska Clash

Columbia Missouri October 29 The Missouri team travels by train to Lincoln for the season opener against Nebraska. The Tigers list ends Perry Harris Liggett Mt captain Cramer Past guards Parker Wootton Phillipe center Cox Howard quarterback Gargardt halfbacks Troy Shepherd Jones fullback Holman Co EB Young coach and Charles Dewey manager accompany the squad. Outcome awaited as fans compare current Missouri eleventh with previous laurels.

Columbia University of Missouri Lincoln Neb Elnetla University of Nebraska Missouri Perry Harris Liggett Cramer Parker Wootton Phillipe Cox Howard Gargardt Troy Shepherd Jones Holman Co EB Young Charles Dewey

Tigers Set for Tarkio Game and Possible Stint Abroad

A fragile OCR fragment indicates a schedule involving the Tigers playing Tarkio College at Tarido Mu om Monday and potentially another game before returning home, alongside mentions of western teams and clen v 1 plith.

Clen Plithe Tigers Tarkio College Tarido

Kansas Iowa Game Attracts Crowds Ahead Of Missouri Clash

Lawrence October 28 Iowa Kansas game draws larger interest than Thanksgiving Missouri meeting. Kansas trains lightly on campus avoiding heavy practice at McCook field. Players Walsh and Games slight injuries but expected to play Saturday. Kickoff 2 45 pm local time. Crowd expected to reach stadium by early afternoon.

Lawrence Missouri Bok Theeld Towa Poster Bereue Walker Camber Anoty Wreggers HEME Ward Eaabtemons Ati Midleton Tan Reerdnel

Yale Carlisle Game Draws Over Twenty Thousand For Indians

New York October 29 The financial results of the Yale Indian game are a boon to promoters, estimated at over 32000 cleared. The balance will go to Carlisle and Yale with the rest to the New York baseball team. This shifts the Indians closer to solvency as a drawing card and confirms their football marvel status given limited material and short development time.

New York Carlisle Yale

Public Money Wasted in Indiana Printing Reports

Indianapolis reports reveal state funds wasted on printing reports and unused documents in basement piles. Governor Mount and Secretary Wisen inspect the state house, with plans to cut unnecessary print work as the contract is to be let tomorrow. Consul Rendall notes Baldwin locomotives arriving for the Tien Tsis railroad extension in China.

Indianapolis Mount Wisen State House Dellare Isk China Washington Rendall Tien Tsis State Department Tien Tain Lokouchia Peking

Meddling neighbors target Lowman Hill girl Pearl Stone

Neighbors accuse Pearl Stone of mistreatment at 108 Morris avers while Colonel Wyatt investigates claiming no abuse found. Pearl, a bright student at Lowman Hill school, is described as popular and diligent though locals insist on harsh routines and chores. Wyatt criticizes meddling neighbors and defends the family while noting no action taken. A separate note mentions Clarence D. Simonsen leading a new coal venture between rail lines with rapid construction planned.

Lowman Hill Lale Pearl Stone Seed 7 Morris Avers Pearl Touttier Nobbors Tun Wyatt Foster Humane Society Wyatt Lawman TL Storie Mire Stone Ind Schoool Phorirwan

New Railroad Outfit Forms To Exploit White Oaks Coal

A New York capitalists group forms a company to build and operate rail and coal mining in Central New Mexico. Gerard C. W. Lowers says the firm owns over 200 acres of Salado coal lands near White Oaks, Lincoln County, about 100 miles north of El Paso. The line will carry coal down a 1 percent grade to an elevation above El Paso, with engineers currently in the field.

New York White Oaks New Mexico Gerard C. W. Lowers Salado Lincoln County el Paso Thurber

Worthless torpedoes scandal at Athens shocks Greece

In Athens a scandal erupts as it is revealed that torpedoes from the Grosso Turkish war lack percussion caps and mercury fuzes. Investigators urge court martial for two officers Trastopoli and Ankstaiu on charges of culpable negligence while royal critics attack Prince George of Greece as a target of press attacks.

Athens Grosso Turkey Walt Munster Trastopoli Ankstaiu Prince George Greece Etita Princi Asty Scan Dal

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Endorsed By Local Reader

A Liberty Maryland reader recalls a severe cold and praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for relief. The testimonial notes swift improvement and recommends the medicine for coughs and colds in any form. Product shown as 25 and 50 cent sizes available at druggists.

Hiss Liberty Libertytown Maryland

Piles remedy advertised by McGee and Millare Pharmacy

A Kansas City area notice promotes Buckeye Pile Ointment as the only remedy for diverted or protruding piles. It lists physician endorsement and mentions W Stansfield and the Millare Pharmacy at Sixth and Poppia Avenues in Lawrence.

McGee W. Stansfield Kansas Avenue Millare Pharmacy Corner Sixth Popsia Avenues

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