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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1898

Page

2

Back to First Love Divorced Couple Rewed Near Blackwell

In Perry Oklahoma near Blackwell Catherine Cheyne and Robert Cheyne, long separated after a divorce, remarried yesterday. Their romance traces back to childhood and decades of estrangement, culminating in a renewed union after a long separation and difficult years.

Blackwell, Oxia Perry, Okio Blackwell Catherine Cheyne Robert Chere Robert Cheyne New York Pacond Ponca City Fovea Jong

Postwar imitators target German Silver heaps and scams

A partial OCR fragment notes imitators claiming superiority of German Silver. The text mentions a trial, a case, scorers, a canal, and a warning about druggists. The readable bits suggest a legal or consumer alert describing counterfeit or inferior goods and calling for scrutiny by merchants and authorities.

Farmers' future in Kansas agriculture judged by Coburn

Secretary Coburn of the state board of agriculture argues farming offers opportunities for educated youth in Kansas. He warns against skimming profits, urges steady specialization, proper land use, and maintaining plans through fluctuations to build true wealth through quality crops, livestock, and farming ethos.

Kansas Tee Coburn State Board of Arrculture Jurn A. D Ressun

Direct Line 19 Western Route Details

The Direct Line 19 links Denver Salt Lake City San Francisco and Portland via Union Pacific. It offers Pullman Palace Sleepers Pullman Tourlet Sleepers Chat r Car Dining Cars and a la carte meals. Depot Agent J C Pultow provides ticket information.

Denver Salt Lake City San Francierno Portland Union Pacific J.C. Pultow

Inventor Priest Wins Patent For Kodak Film

New York Sept 17 Rev Goodwin of Newark after twelve year fight wins patent on his photographic film now used worldwide. He developed an affordable plate substitute, faced legal battles with a rival dry plate firm, and gains monopoly for seventeen years. A New York syndicate plans to back the invention promising large returns while Goodwin's other photographic pioneering work gains him respect in New Jersey and beyond.

New York Eee Goodwin Newark Washington Goodwin New Jersey Hetieht Goolswin Teyous Sint Mr. Gowlwin Fim Dry Plate Company Patent Office United States

Court martial ordered to hear Majors Elliott Lang case

An order from corps headquarters convenes a general court martial at 1am Thursday at General Barkley’s headquarters. Majors Elliott and Lang face charges with possible additional cases, including Colonel Andel’s, to be heard as part of the proceeding. The speedy settlement of the Fourth Illinois route is promised.

Elliott Lang Pene Cubs Jacksonville Fis Corpe General Andel Brousie

Vision of General Douglas officers hear on board

Vision of General Douglas and senior officers is reported with many named figures from First Texas Fourth United States Volunteer Immunes and Seventh Corps. The board is watched with interest as discipline in the Fourth Regiment reportedly relaxes and men are acting as they please.

Douglas W. O H. Marley Texas James S. Pettit United States Volunteer Immunes Curtis Guild, Jr Seventh Corps Asdieutenant Calvin D. Cowles North Carolina Henry A. Wise

Lightning Strikes Milwaukee Avenue Trolley at Irving Park

A Milwaukee avenue trolley car was struck by lightning near the trolley pole on Irving Park boulevard. Passengers faced a sudden blaze of burning wires and a loud thunderclap, with Conductor Bailey and the motorman receiving light shocks while about a dozen riders fled to the street.

Chicago Milwaukee Avenue Irving Park Boulevard Bailey

Kentucky Girls Quarrel Over Rival for Guard’s Attention

Lexington dispatch reports Mat tie Marion daughter of the Fourth Kentucky regiment quarreling with Miss Genevieve Farley maid of honor as the train left for Anniston Alabama. Marion objected to Farley riding in the same coach, saying Farley received too much attention from a handsome lieutenant. After discussions with Col Colson and Capt Tyree and his wife serving as chaperone, it was decided to leave both behind in Lexington.

Lexington Mlen Mattie Marion Kentucky Genevieve Farley Lesington Anniston Ala Miss Marion Miss Farley Col. Colson Miss Parley M. J. Treadway Tyree

Irish societies launch anti alliance drive in New Jersey

In Paterson New Jersey Sunday the Twe United Irish societies inaugurated a movement opposing political candidates favoring an alliance with Great Britain. John Devoy led a large enthusiastic meeting at Entre Nour hall. The plan aims to have Trieblmen vote only for candidates who oppose the alliance.

New York Twe United Irish Societies Paterson N. J Great Britain Entre Nour Hall John Devoy Triebmen

Coffin Comes Into Use As Woman Dies In Fortville

Anderson Indiana September 17 a Fortville widow who bought a coffin and burial shawl a year ago died last night. The purchases are being used today with the service instructions and flowers to be observed. The item echoes local advertising claims for Beggs German Salve popular in ads of the era.

Anderson, Ind James Richardson Fortville

Moss Evades Purchase Talks hushing Chicago Theater Deals

London manager H E Moss visiting Boston with E Warner and Thomas Cooper says he is here mainly for pleasure and to scout acts for potential English syndicate purchases. He dodges confirming rumors of buying Koster and B F Keith theaters in Chicago and Boston's Keith’s theater, deeming the latter report absurd.

Boston H. E. Moss London E. Warner Thomas Cooper Edinburgh Moss Koster & His E Music New York Chicago B. PF. Keith Moss Kaid

Corner on Pecans Controls Supply and Prices Rise

St Louis dealers hold the majority of pecan stocks as crop failures in Texas and other regions tighten supply. Prices have doubled with expectations of further increases during winter. The market is effectively cornered by leading firms. Can and Gorman declines to sell while holding vast inventories to push prices higher.

St Louis Texas Ical Istana Miiesiaegypt Terrtory Missouri Arkansas Geran Louis

Gyps Gold for Forfeit and Eloping Queen Bekas Father In Flight

The piece reports a chaos surrounding Bekas elopement with Michael Stekavich, a horse trader, and alleged thefts of money from Bekas father Stano Stankovich. Warrants fly as police hunt for Bekas and Michael, while tensions rise in the camp at Western Avenue and Seventh Street.

Chicago Justice Schulte John Stefanovich Bekas Western Avenue Y Seventh Street Beka Stefana- Vich Michael Stekavich Beka Arene Stakavich Michael Stano Stankovich Heka Stefanovich Warfa Boni Henry Gup Stanley Milwaukee

Tribal Council Names New Queen and Forgives Offenses

A Nene tribe council on return names a settlement plan. Michaey Siuekavich will return as band and Beka will reclaim the queen role. Boch will be forgiven and peach testbed.

Michaey Siuekavich Beka Boch

What Baggage Means in Domestic Pet and Boarding Case

New York September 17. Maxserrate Pool ruled that one shirt is not baggage but two shirts are, in a domestic pet defense under anti cruelty laws. Kat L Field runs a boarding house at 40 West 57th Street. Patrons Walter Dyson and Joe Cormick left unpaid and faced boarding home law charges for removing baggage. Cormick left with clothes on, Dyson with two shirts and cellulosa cut, the court noted. Dyson owed ten dollars.

York Maxserrate Pool Kat L. Field West Fifly Seventh Street Walter Dyson JoseCormick

Wife’s plea drives husband to suicide bid in Cleveland

In Cleveland on September 17 Mrs. John Dare Street caused a police report by urging her husband to follow her. The coroner and doctors described two attempts as he collapsed after being found unconscious at Courtland and Lorain. He survived after stomach stimulation but was dazed during a later sighting on Lorain Street. The case centers on the deceased wife’s request and the ensuing actions.

Cleveland, O John Dare Street Arbuckly Harrett Ter Stampleton Ciarrett Courtland Lorain Mirrets Lorain

Keeps Their War Kits for Soldiers After Spanish War

The secretary of war allows volunteers from the Spanish American War to retain their equipment. Each man may purchase his kit including Krag rifles and gear with one month’s pay covering costs. Furloughs granted. discharge requires certificates avoiding debt.

Washingwin S.—Rermunson Spain Sim Autine War Department

Fireman Ropes A Steer In Vacant Lot Incident

A smogged steer rampaged through a vacant lot this morning injuring about a score of people. Fireman Gus Kinderman wrestled the maddened animal unaided after a half hour of chaos. Barber's apprentice John Thornton sustained a minor arm injury while another man faced only slight wounds.

St. Lovie Gus Kinderman Mirce Houra John ‘Thornton

Chicago Market Tomatoes Lead to Cobden Farmer’s Marriage

William G. Hipps of Cobden Til married Minnie Wilke after shipping his own homegrown tomatoes to Chicago. The romance began last July when Hipps placed a self describe note in a tomato basket seeking a wife, promising gratitude to any fortunate recipient.

William G. Hipps Cobden, Til Chicago Semis Minnie Wilke Hipps

Dr Pierce’s Jet Medical Discovery Promises Relief

A fragment praising a tonic and pills by Dr Pierce claims to restore health for hard workers. It extols a restorative tonic, a digestive aid, and pearllike pellets for constipation, presenting them as a cure without narcotics and a path to renewed vitality.

Ian de. Prerer

Tomato Patch Wedding In Cobden Ends A Quirky Courtship

Miss Minnie Wilke and J. F. Wallace wed after a comic row over a cherished photo. Gus Wilke favored returning the picture, but the couple shared letters of love. The pair, soon to reside near Cobden's historic tomato patch, were joined by village justice Wallace.

Orie Gus Wiky Bride of Stbbs Minnie Wilke Gus Womld Mise Wilke Big Brother Jove Big Brothers J. F. Wallace Etrwith

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted For Spring Health

An advertisement urges planting hope in spring by purifying and enriching blood with Hood's Sarsaparilla to resist illnesses from decaying vegetation and low water. It claims strengthens against malaria fever cold pneumonia and other ailments, warning to avoid imitations.

Hood

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Pain Free Relief

An advertisement extols the Pyramid Pile Cure as a safe non surgical remedy for all forms of piles. It claims immediate relief and complete cure, cites testimonials from Columbus Obie Leonardville and Indianapolis, and states the product is available at druggists for five dollars with a mail order booklet from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.

Deah Columbus Obie J. W. Meagan Leonardville Kin James Jamerson Abver Liven Addreset Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

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