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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1900
Page
7
A reprinted pamphlet critiques druggists selling "just as good" preparations that imitate Ayer's Sarsaparilla and other remedies. It argues these inferior products raise dealer profits, mislead buyers, and fail to cure. The piece warns readers to demand genuine Ayer products and notes the practice harms public health and trust.
The Branaman suit concluded with a district court jury award to Branaman. Details show the jury decision on the Branaman case and a specified damages amount listed as 7 in the record.
An ailing Wisconsin judge suffers from cataracts affecting his vision as reports detail passing duties and potential impairment while continuing to serve. No further details provided due to fragmented source text.
In a fragmentary report the operation to restore sight for 2 Cer a patient is discussed. Surgeons believe restoration possible but warn failure could leave him with limited use. Friends of the Judes note no decision has been made months after the submission to the court.
Lawrence Pierson of Lexington Missouri, Lake Forest University's star halfback, was fatally injured in yesterday's game against South Division high school at Chicago. He was paralyzed and unconscious at Presbyterian Hospital and lay in critical condition after the incident.
An unclear account describes a head impact with the person becoming unconscious on pickup. The report notes a serious examination and near confusion following the shock, but details are fragmentary and unclear.
Montreal Sept 27 The Canadian Pacific Halfway company plans to haul Nova Scotia coal from St John New Brunswick to Montreal and the west via its line in this city The prospect for immediate delivery of 1000000 tons has been contracted with Nova Scotia agents and runs to the Pienoting prospect for private contracts.
Judge Caniff rendered his decision today in the Moody Trimble contest for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Seventh district. The decision is in favor of Trimble.
North Topeka items note visitors and travel from Kansas City to Denver and Iowa. Mrs Courtney plans fall fashion showing on Kansas Avenue with Miss Pratt in Kansas City. A Nebraska moving family suffers a setback after a horse collapse near Quincy, affecting the family of a consumptive mother and several children.
The dispute between Second Colored Baptist Church and Rufus Frasier and allies has been appealed to the court of appeals. Frazier, Davis, Bradshaw, Holland, Thomas, and Williams oppose pastor G. D. Olden and church officers. The church sought a perpetual restraining order to bar the Frazier faction from interference. the church prevailed and Frasier’s group appealed. A fire at one church building was labeled incendiary by Rev Olden, and he briefly shot Frasier during earlier quarrels. the injury was not serious.
In Marion on September , an explosion aboard freight locomotive No 2 of the C & Ty southern division destroyed the boiler. Engineer Pudnett of Chicago and Fireman Hardy Rains of West Nirfort HL were killed or severely injured. Debris and telegraph lines were thrown far, and the wreckage burned near the tender as rescuers tried to aid victims.
Vogel charged with embezzling from the American steam laundry faced district court after city court transfer. AC Keating proprietor testified as prosecuting witness along with bonding company agent. Case centered on a claimed twelve dollar shortage and disputed bookkeeping.
The report notes Clark leaving his current location for home in Montana and planning to stay there until the next event or decision. It mentions Butte as a referenced point and suggests interruption or delay in travel. The text remains unclear with missing details and dates.
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised for soothing healing properties and safe for babies as it contains no opium. Gahan reported dangerously ill in Chicago, federal funds committee member. heat and stomach illness blamed. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure advertised for digestion, with guarantee. Gavitts Pain Extractor sold for cramps and pains. Texas Santa Fe tickets on sale Sept 28 to Oct 10. Admiral Tamayo retiree arrives to spend winter in the area. Bennett Book Store advertises cream satin paper tablets at 730 Kansas Avenue.
Raymond faces possible prosecution after records show he married Alice Burton 20 in New Rochelle on April 27 and Lillian Moore 17 in Mount Vernon on August 7, both from Rose street block. He told police he has two wives to support. Both brides learned of the other’s marriage only yesterday.
Montreal reports that 7000 Molkans from southern Russia plan to settle in Canada's northwest with transport arranged by the Canadian Pacific railway. Delegates arrive from Ottawa with immigration official Frank Pegiey to finalize winter passage. They are described as industrious Christians seeking freedom from oppression and favorable social conditions.
Eastem readers debate the rebirth of spiritualism while Dr. Carpenter, famed advocate, demonstrates spirit power at the Grand Opera House on Sunday night September 30. The program promises spirit pictures materializations clairvoyance and open light seances with a small admission to cover expenses.
The character comedy What I Did, Tomkins Det is set to be staged at Crawford by Harry Corson Clarke with Tomkins, Josiah Plant, a florist, Syn wood, and cast members Retinw, Mierage, Huw bald manther. The Georges quartet and Spectialion appear on the bill. Marine actors perform Uncle Tom’s will plays Saturday.
An advertisement heavy page catalogs a sensational foldout book The Horrors of a Stricken City by Murat Halstead and similar promo copy for agents selling waterproof neckties and a multitude of sale notices. The clutter includes real estate, livestock, and rental listings with terse location cues and prices.
Travel offer roundup lists round trip prices and sale dates for excursions from Kansas City and other towns. Includes plans to Emporia Nortonville and St Louis with returns from September inspections and October limits. Notable prices: Kansas City 2.00, St Louis 9.50, Nortonville 1.35, Emporia 245, Wichita 462. Tickets go on sale September 20s to early October with limited return windows.
Tickets on sale September 23 to 29 with return validity to October 1. Poisonous stools and mushrooms cited as deadly this year. Dewitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised as original and safe with counterfeits warned. Houston census notes 46.65 percent in 1800 with a large increase/amount.
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