B B Blood Purifier Promotion Promises Free Trials
An old advertisement touts B B Blood Purifier as a permanent cure for various skin and blood disorders. It claims to send free bottles and offer personal medical advice, naming Swift Holliday and Hawley Snow as local agents and listing 86 blood remedy distributors nationwide. A Virginia editor endorses the product with a testimonial about cholera and dysentery relief.
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State
United States
Swift & Holliday
Iawley & Snow
Blood Palm Co
Mitchell St
Atlanta
Homeseekers Excursion Via Santa Fe Route
On September 14 the Santa Fe line will sell round trip tickets to Arkansas Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas at a rate of ce Toro plus tie dollars. See nearest Santa Fe agent for details. Fist now at 74 Kun Ave opposite Woolverton Prescription drag.
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Santa Fe
Arkansas
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Woolverton
Kun Ave
Humor and gossip snippets from city papers mix wit
A collage of humorous quotes and social banter from various papers features remarks on politics, courtship, servants, and everyday life. Citizens like Mrs Flynn Alderman Clancy and Pearl share quick anecdotes about campaigning, office promises, ministers, and small miscommunications. The items echo late 19th to early 20th century newspaper humor and social observation, with multiple city sources cited in brief quips.
Five Attractions at Crawford Theater Next Week
A dense week at Crawford theater offers nightly attractions except Saturday. The Wyoming Mall melodrama opens Monday, Eadie Foy presents Topsy Turvy Tuesday, The Sige whika of New York plays Wednesday, and A Bachelor's Honey forfo appears Thursday and Friday. Grand Opera House features Henry Pillards colored minstrel shows Wednesday and Thursday. A parade of costumes, structures, and brass displays joins the bill with promises of further attractions in Atchmen's Carnival. Santa Fe round trip tickets are valid September 36 to 21, with travel to September 22.
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Crawford Theater
Wyoming Mall
Eadie Foy
New York
Topeka
Grand Opera House
Henry Pillards
Geo. WW. Brans- Relyn
As. Senile & Son
Coro
Corm. Com
Santa Fe Sill
Stock Market Plunge Amid Heavy Trading Volumes
On September 19 the New York market saw heavy turnover with over a million shares changing hands and broad declines. 135 stocks moved, led by Brooklyn Rapids and American Life, while 14 traded over 70,000 shares each. Bankers and brokers faced demoralized liquidity and a noisy floor as calls and margins strained the system. authorities prepared for October bond coupon payments and considered measures to ease the money market.
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New York
Bear Cliqre
Buffalo
Rochester
Pittsburg
Brooklyn Tapnd Vrasmit
American Lives
Sugar
Atchison Preferred
Burlington
St. Paul
Rock Inland
Colorrado Fuel Nna Tron
Federal Steel
Manhattan
Bretrotan
People's Gas
Southern Pacific
Union Pacific
Dover
Tre
Banka
United States
Clearing House Association
Clearing House Committee
Sub-Treasury
Judge Dillon Invited to State Bar Association Meeting
Judge John F. Dillon of New York, father of H. P. Dillon of this city, is invited to deliver the annual address at the state bar association meeting in late January. The executive committee met to approve the invitation and plan the programme for the Kansas lawyers’ gathering in Topeka. B. D. Kenna accepted to speak, with a banquet feature to be arranged. The committee includes Silas Porter, J C Postlethwaite, EW Cunningham, J T Pringle, and JW Parker.
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John F. Dillon
New York
H. P. Dillon
State Bar Association
Kansas
Topeka
Hnld
B.D. Kenna
Senta Fe
Chicago
Silas Porter
Kansas City
J. C. Postlethwaite
Dudes
EW. Cunningham
Emporia
J. 7
Therese Blackburn Dies in Versailles at 60
Mrs Therese Graham Blackburn wife of Senator J S Blackburn of Versailles Kentucky died suddenly after a period of heart disease. She had been at Extili springs for recovery and returned home before collapsing about six oclock. She was a handsome popular woman noted as Miss Therese Graham, daughter of Dr C Graham a leading Kentuckian.
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Versailles
J. S. Blackburn
Blackburn
Bert Kneten
Therese Graham
C. Graham
Miles Expecs Duty and Possible Philippine Assignment
In Pensacola Florida on September 19 a rumor circles that General Nelson A Miles may be ordered to direct American forces in the Philippines. Dr M Gonzales, a leading local physician, reports Miles intimated a return to active duty and asked Gonzales to accompany him as chief surgeon if assigned to the Nipponese theater.
Wanted bids for timber and wood delivered to state house
Seated bids will be received at the Kansas State G. A. FLCennion office until September 15, 1809 for 3 inns of real dey. Bright wheat straw and 25 cottle of dry hard wood to be delivered at the tar grands. The right to reject any or all bids reserved to the committee. MAS A. P. SHREVE, Secretary.
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Kansas State
G. A. FL Cennion
State House
Welockem
Mas A P. Shreve
A Volunteer's View on Luzon Campaign and Command
A San Francisco Wave reader criticizes the Luzon campaign, urging stronger hold on inland areas and praise for native resources while condemning Aguinaldo and the current commander. The piece argues for a swift conquest by sword followed by education, cites faulty logistics, overcautious leadership, and declining volunteer spirit among troops. It notes Lawton's effective leadership and calls for better use of rail access and reliable maps.
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San Francisco
Manila
Mallee
Luzon
Aguinalda
California
Aguinaldo
Wilke
Axguinaldo
Chytr
Aguinalde
Perlaen
Tron
Balenre
Jas
Metro
Dmunila
Ma Ives
Cam~paign
Twili
Os'pilin
Asuinaide
Ole
Lidzon
Ota
Lawton
Mayen
Otto
Olle
Berer
Campaign Advice From a Spanish Colonel in Manila
The speaker cites a Spanish colonel who fought insurgents and warned that steady wins in battles do not win the war. He urges removal of Otis, then a united, decisive campaign to crush the insurrection with a large, dedicated force and a strong commander to sweep the island.
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Otis
Manilla
Senor
Rate War Hits Packing House Freight as Chicago Cuts
Chicago announces a six to ten cent per hundred weight reduction on packing house products effective September 20, amid a tense meeting of the Trans-Missouri lines seeking to restore stifled western rate tutes. Omaha and Kansas City rates to Ohio River points have hit rock bottom, threatening Missouri River carriers with near free shipping to the southeast.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Omaha
Burlington & Quincy
Kansas Clis
Port Sturt
Memphis
Ohio River
Missouri River
Neglect Charge In Topeka Woman's Case
A warrant was sworn in city court against Mrs Martha Taylor for cruel neglect of her infant. Neighbors say the child has suffered after the death of her husband, who was killed weeks ago by a stock island dump truck. The case arises from repeated cries and tire noises. police were alerted, and neighbors have reported the situation. Mrs Taylor lives on Harrison Street in North Topeka near the river.
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Otis Death List From War Era Memoir
A compressed register lists deceased soldiers with ranks and units from a war era, including James M., James J., Charles Te Wilbon, John W. Hayes, and others. Entries mention infantry divisions, artillery, and illnesses such as measles, malaria, and cerebral conditions. The fragmentary list notes casualties and medical details, reflecting a somber roll call.
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Washineteo
James M. Esi
I. James J
Howey Beck
Mya
Ah Charles Te Wilbon
Ts Fae Cavatre
Tephel Feversie
Mathews
Ridiculous American Reactions in English Papers on Yacht Race
London reports describe English papers ridiculing Americans for visualizing the Shamrock lines and claiming Americans went mad over the yacht race. The Daily Mail mocks New York, calling Americans emotional and frenzied by Dewey’s coming alongside the race. The Times notes the Columbia’s performance under similar conditions drew mixed opinions.
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London
Daily Mall
New York
Admiral Dewey
Sons of Vulcan Reborn Amid Iron Workers Rift
Tense dispute shakes the Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Work as workers oppose a wage settlement. A mass meeting is planned to revive the Sons of Vulcan amid factional divisions and criticism of the Youngstown conference.
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Iran
Pitteburx
Amalgamated
Association of Tron, Steel and Tin Work
Youngstown
James Nutt
Republic
Jean Comimoy
pUddiers
Otis Says S Forgery Charged In Manila Court Martial
Washington dispatch reports Private Lawrence Ty Hoon of the Ninth Infantry faced a court martial in Manila for forgery. Gen Otts notes Hoon’s petition to President McKinley included names of several company members forced to sign. The letter discusses long illness and a remedy advertisement embedded in the text.
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Hoon
Washington
Haseen
War Department
Lawrence Ty. Hoon
Ninth Infantry
Bushnell
McKinley
Martal
Manila
Otts
Plague Outbreak Reported in Paraguay and Hong Kong
The Sept 29 bulletin notes bubonic plague outbreak in Assumption Paraguay with deaths and new cases. Hong Kong reports twenty deaths and eighteen new cases last week amid the bubonic plague scare. Public health authorities monitor the situation and issue updates.
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Paraguay
Assumption
Parauay
Hong Kong
Death of Col Miley at Manila
Defeat Cob John D. Miley, inspector general of volunteers, died in Manila from cerebral meningitis tied to typhoid fever. The regular army rank listed as first lieutenant, Second Artillery. Married in Kansas City. The World notes a Kansas City wedding and other brief items including Queen Wilhelmina speaking at the Hague and a New York shooting death near Larchmont.
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Manila
Washington
John D. Billey
War Department
Otis
Hik
Miley
Wilhelmina
Hagia
States General
New York
Frank Pugh
John Stephenson
Larchmont
Oll
Outtalked Bryan in Chicago anti trust confab speech
Clemens praises Rourke Cochran’s Chicago anti trust conference address as the meeting’s highlight. He notes the speech’s impact, contrasts it with other remarks, and mentions reactions from leaders and observers across political circles.
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Clemens
Rourke Cochran
Nebraska
G.C. Clemens
Chicago
Bryan Saig
Clemens Todap
Tourke
Peran
Ims
Covktang
Slwhetion BuLl
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Judge Dillon
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Miles Expec
Florida
Mrs. Taylor
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