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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1899

Page

2

Dr Pierce's Medical Ad Promises Health and Vitality

An 19th century style medical promotion by Dr. Pierce of the Surgical Institute of Tile offers recovery and vitality through a patent remedy. It touts the best agency for Gel Dis ety and claims to renew vitality, building strength and nerve energy. The advertisement invites readers to mail for a cloth bound volume at 31 stamps, addressed to Dir R V. Pierce, Buffalo, N.Y.

Weir Foortalh-Tead Gel Y Pieres All Pe and Surgical Institute of Tile Drecovery Mtr Texas Pierce R V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y

Marital scandal erupts over Detroit wedding of Hecker kin

Detroit Sep 2 Colonel Pras J Heek Sr prominent Michican figure and former war official is accused by his wife of abuse during their tempestuous marriage. The divorce saga centers on money struggles and a dazzling wedding touted as the era’s finest. Hecker's wife, Debra De Saltasey, claims harsh treatment and seeks to return to Detroit with their daughter amid family and diplomatic intrigues.

Detroit Pras J. Heek Taintor Tranportalion Alger Michican New York Mme Gayla Joseph de Selim Hee Hecker Aline de Saltasey Clowe Tekin Decker Actadionia Uae Henn Sakaged Montresk Necker Balinass Enis City Sallasny Satessy Diplomatte Serice i Austria Culopel Paris Citonel Heckers Setingstis

Delegates from Hawaii in San Francisco report

The Nippon Maru arrived from Hong Kong and Yokohama. Hawaii will send Wht OO Smith as representative to Congress and likely to chair the Chamber of Commerce. Damon plans a September abroad trip to study labor and trade issues. The government will address immigration and labor disputes. salaries for guards funded but food costs debated. A railway line closure and a street accident in Honolulu are noted. a Haitian? no. An adopted son remains in San Mateo after a local death.

San Francisco Hong Kong Yokohana Honoluui Associated Press Honolulu Sesson Congress Hawai OO Smith Coumtey Dole Ttaly Sivanea Damon Ttudy Cemnecitine Danmon Inez

Gen Lee on Cuba details suffrage and future for Cuba

Gen Lee reports conditions in Havana and Santa Clara provinces as prosperous with revived industries and employment. He calls for census based suffrage regulations after completion and suggests electing a president and congress, noting no constitutional convention mention. Transmission status unclear. missing War Department alert.

Washington Firems Havana Santa Clare United States Tiss Gent Leo Cybens Gen. Lee

Cannibalism At Sea Revealed In Survivors Tale

Charleston reports the British steamer Woodruff rescued two survivors from a Norwegian vessel Dent wrecked August 15 off Florida. Maurice Anderson is described as a rabid maniac and Goodmund Thomason as severely mutilated from exposure. The crew of the Dent perished after a raft split and storms swept men overboard, with grisly details of cannibalism and death. The Norwegian consul in New York takes note as the tale emerges from the sea tragedy.

Charleston Woodruff Milbrun Hamburg Woodruf Maurice Anderson Goodmund Thomason Verk Dent Florida Pascagoula Buenos Philadelphis Anderson Thamasen SeVern Stesanger Narway

Death of Hiram Cronk Ends Last Civil War Veteran

New York reports Hiram Cronk of Ayr New York is dead, proclaimed by Wash DC dispatches as the last surviving Civil War veteran and oldest pensioner. Cronk, who served in the fall of 1864, passed away with surviving relatives noted, including Mary Buna of Parksley Virginia.

New York Herald Hiram Cronk Ayr N. Y Mary Buna Parksley Britain

Garretd Park Muramaile Band Concert Tomorrow

A readable fragment notes a concert by the Garretd Park Muramaile Band scheduled for tomorrow. The text is garbled but implies attendance and a local community event at a named park. No further actionable details are clearly legible.

Garretd Park Muramaile Band

Porto Rico Hurricane Relief Brings Americans Aid Unity

Porto Rico reports show no revolt threat as Americans quickly aid the island. Damage exceeds 75 million dollars with crops and warehouses ruined. extensive losses in coffee, fruit, and tobacco. Military posts suffer heavy hits, but aid and rations reach all districts including Ponce and San Juan.

Ponce Porto Rio Istana Punce Staniine Tie Pah Capita Amd Porto Rico India Islands Abe Island Hames Board of Hearth Porice Davis Aibonite Eversting San Juan Tome Coumo Tone Island

Beef Trust Fight Sparks NY Meeting at Dodd Hall

An enthusiastic meeting of the Greater New York Beef Trust Association was held at Loomingdale Hall with Louis Magner presiding. Jacob Dold of Chicago pledged support and funds, and capital from about 8 Western packers backing the effort was noted. The group favored the Jerne y City abattoir site to speed slaughter, while beef prices rose another cent per pound. Mrs Clayette Burns argued meat price hikes hurt the poor as families struggle to buy meat.

New York Greater Bertners Ltoomingdale Hall Eighth Avenue Louis Magner Jacob Dold Chicasneas Dold Beef Trist Jermey City Slaghter Clayette Burns

Cadets Go to National Encampment Philadelphia Trip

Funds raised allow Major Boyd to send 24 cadets with five chaperons and several adults to Chicago and Washington. They plan to march up Pennsylvania Avenue to meet President McKinley, with cadets from Kansas, many unfamiliar with the East. The party includes Major Boyd and 24 named cadets plus several ladies and gentlemen assisting.

Major Hoyd Philadelphia Boyd Willbee Frank Crawford Moe Chicago Rock Island Bral Hawre & Ole Washington Pennsylvania Avends White House McKinsey East Ciasale Ciasale Shunganunga Potomac HN Boyd Hether Kempton Lotte Deisher Mabel Eady Noya Eddy Emma Tianes Ethel Lapethd Laura Longeker Anna McArthur Abbie Miller Mattie McNair Chara Mc Reynolds Viclx O'Connor Hila Stafford Raby Stewart Irene Uri Cora Sanderson Lena Barbee Georgia Boyd Marle Foyd Marge Batterton Pearl Carnahan Angle Angel Mamie Crawford Muriel Cotrsey HL Bord Frank Stewart Mr Arthur O'Connor Mr. Hollis Will Harber Met Will Rustle

Santa Fe Elimates Claim Agent Office

The Santa Fe company abolishes the general claim agent post and places all claim department work under J. M. Hamilton, chief attorney of Chepoad, effective immediately. W. F. Reyes remains with the firm to handle similar duties, continuing prior work.

Santa Fe Generis J. DM. Hamilton Clale Chepoad Hagniltet W. F. Ryes CM. Fulks The

The Great Horse Show At Adam Forepaugh Circuses

A vivid preview of a horse spectacle featuring Armand the great, William Gorman the Hero Horseman, and the Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers circuses. The piece lauds horses’ appeal and the crowd excitement as they prepare to tour with sensational feats and grand equine displays.

Ole Cern William Gorman Adam Forepaugh Setis Brothers

Five New Yellow Fever Cases Reported in Key West

Jacksonville Fla Sept 15 The state board of health was advised today of five new yellow fever cases with one death on Key West Island bringing the total to 13 cases.

Jacksonville Fla State Board of Health Key Wet

Deaths and Funerals and Other Notices

Deaths include T Gardiner from heart failure with funeral Sunday afternoon at his home near Tosi. Gen Haskell Alger announces plans to depart for the east and will make a senatorial candidacy announcement before leaving. Miss Lillian E. Dyer of Concontia wins a New York School scholarship. Several machinists sought at Capital Iron Works. apply promptly. Beulah Chapter OES holds regular meeting tonight. Chicago to New York round trip fare 18.45 good to Sept 4. return by Sept 20 with extensions and stopovers at Niagara and Chautauqua. Sleeping car reservations via G W A. contacts: P Humphrey or F M Byron.

Take Shore Iron Southern Railway Niagara Pulls Chautauqua Albany New York Adress & P Isa.m. Ito Spm Stampa

Dr Williams Pink Pitts for Pate Pecsie Item Listing

Readable fragments show a medicine company listing from Schenectady New York. Prices include 0 cents per box for a product and shoes priced at 52.50. The text is garbled but indicates a direct tram or sale through a medicine company with scattered monetary figures.

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