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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Sep 21, 1897

Page

2

Pratt Populi Convene and Name Fusion Ticket in Pratt

The Populiets of Pratt county held a Saturday convention adopting resolutions favoring Populist principles from the St Louis platform and state platform. They endorsed referenda, praised state officials, supported constitutional amendments on banking and taxation bills, and nominated several local officers including Sheriff John Keyes and Clerk Jake Mawissey with mixed party affiliations.

Pratt County Bet Satunlay Firsc Principates Polichn People’s Party St. Louis Peoples Party Republican Party Republicat Sherif John Keyes

Bucklee's Archa Salve and German Salve advertise cures

An old advertisement touts Bucklee's Archa Salve as the best for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions and claims Bucklee's German Salve cures piles with a money back guarantee. It mentions selling through the Bwiit Kollday Drug Co and lists prices in old coin.

Bucklee Bwiit-Kollday Drug Co John Griffin Zanesville de Witt DeWitt G. W. Stans Kansas Svecon

Fever at Cairo Two Cases In Illinois Town

Two yellow fever cases reported at Cairo Illinois from New Orleans infection. Officials isolate cases and inspect vessels at the river. Board of health in New Orleans tightens quarantine measures and prepares for trials over reporting gaps.

Washington Marine Hospital John Guijerns Cairo Wyman Beer Csiro Illinois Board of Health New Orleans Carter Calvo Til Guiteras Board of Health Joseph Bolt Sophie Ricard Date Street Ney Licas Ray Catherine Ray Clinton S. Dixon Mme B. Lyons Soniat Street Wishop Helman Barronne Street Hazel Pisher Millandon Penri Loeb Lielerman Tourcin Infirmary Salvador Castnor Charies Street Dny Joseph Holt Dr. Holt President Oliphant Mall Board of Health Office Holt Dr. Olliphant Hott Atlanta Tema Gov. Foster Ocean Springs May Chinn Biloxi Folt Oran Springs Ocean Seine Fe Feenery Mobile Als

Napoleon's Waterloo Drama Ends in Arrest in Harlem

August Cook actor once famed as Napoleon of Madame Sans Gene remained jailed in Harlem court after attacking his wife with a knife. He mourned lost opportunities for a major stage contract with Augustin Daly, blaming his wife for provoking the incident as he faced potential bailed escape.

New York August Cook Harlem Cook Napoleon Madame Sans-Gene Augustin Daly Portia Ufa Daly

WAR OF THE WOODMEN TO BE SETTLED IN FEDERAL COURT

Chicago, Sept. 0. Rival factions of the Woodmen of the World contending for the headquarters at Fulton and Rock Island face a final settlement in federal court. An appeal ended state court injunctions as Judge Showalter reviews the restraining order against further disturbances at Fulton headquarters.

Federal Court Chicago Woodmen of the World Fulton Rock Island Inchancery Tenkins Showalter

Veteran Wanderer Arrives in St Louis from Boston

Lowell Emery, 76, an itinerant former Kansan, reached St Louis after March journey from Tiestaen claiming robbery of $400 and his Civil War commission papers. He cluttered streets until a policeman took him to hospital and reporters note his tales of battles and wandering.

St Louis Boston St. Louis Lowell Emery Tiesten Third Kansas Regiment Hunter Montgomery Hall

French silver movement linked to wheat policy and politics

London Times reports politics drives France to seek free coinage of silver. It cites Meline shifts on wheat prices, amid bimetallism talks and French officials' hints of support, warning not to overestimate government resolve or bank officials.

London the Times France M. Meline MM. Louvet ML Maginn Mmfelin Wolcott Schowl Poeriess Stearn Lauman

North and South Road proposed for Arkansas border link

Citizens of Little Rock heard Governor Jones outline a plan to build a northward road from Little Rock to the Missouri line, linking with a St. Louis toad project to run through the state. The board seeks 5 000 from locals for a preliminary 1 500 survey, with 75 000 total expected, contingent on formal agreement. Col John G Fletcher urged moving ahead and funding, claiming Little Rock would cover survey costs and that final charges would be far lower than Iron Mountain.

Little Rock Jones Board of Commissioners Aissouri St. Louia Arkansas Elf Board of Trade Cititers Littlenek Janet Iron Mountain

Pyramid Pile Cure Promise Wins Pittsburg Reader

A Pittsburg reader reports three months of sleepless distress from piles, finds cure with Pyramid Pile Cure bought for 50 cents. The notice touts the remedy as safe, painless, doctor endorsed, and widely effective, urging readers to obtain the small druggist label bottle or request the Albion Michigan firm’s patient guide.

Wm. Handshit 56Th St Cotton Alley Pittsburg Pyramid Drug Co Albion Mich

Rich Klondike Prospector Promises Large Reward

Denver dispatch reports J L Malcolm says documentary evidence backs a tale of a Cripple Creek prospector who vanished in Alaska, later sending a letter from Dawson City claiming $39,000 in nuggets and a $60,100 bank transfer, with a $200,000 promise and a share for his Denver benefactor. Gideon, once Cripple Creek mine foreman, is cited as the reliable insider.

Klondike Denver J. L. Malcolm Cripple Creek Mike Gideon Alasska Salt Lake City Alasta Sait Lake Bolivia Dawson City Juneau Alaska Gideon Colorado Springdale Boulder County

Peaches Without Down From Maryland Horticulturist

Baltimore September 21. William P. Winter a retired carpenter at 8 North Carey Street has grown 4 peach trees in a yard behind his home. He produced crops of smooth skinned red to yellow fruit resembling apples and claims to have developed a peach without the usual nap. He describes a secret method, aims to copyright the scheme, and notes grapevines also thrive near his workshop.

Maryland Baltimore William P.winter North Carey Street Winter Winters

Gold From Europe Wall Street Authority Predicts Gold Imports

Wall Street authority Charles Schumacher expects gold shipped from Europe to the United States within the next two to three weeks as sterling declines. He notes the turn will continue until gold importing points are reached, with the Bank of England keeping its discount rate, delaying the usual rate adjustment. He forecasts gold entering the country by early October. Electric Bitters advertised as a nerve tonic and blood purifier are promoted, with claims of restoring nervous vigor and aiding digestion. Fall festival pictures and photography services by Joka Strice are advertised.

Wall Street New York Sterling Exchange Charles Schumacher Europe Parte London Berlin Bank of England Swift & Holliday Drug Co

Golden Medical Discovery Promises Health and Strength

Misleading claims target corpulence and flesh growth. The ad touts Golden Medical Discovery as increasing appetite and digestion while purifying blood and steadies nerves. It cites Peter J. Krooker and asserts cures for ulcers and biliousness with Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as gentle laxatives.

Peter J. Krocker Famas McPher Kans Shysiciane Pierce

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