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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1903

Page

6

Local Society Notes of Vine Street and Nearby Area

Social column records a mix of engagements marriages and travels. Names include Miss Harriet te Ot WivWlin Mira Stary Dimond and Mr Wallace Pere MG among many others. Residents plan musicales and summer outings at residences and lakeside sites with frequent visits to Philadelphia Boston and New York.

Vine Miss Harriette Ot WivWlin Mira Stary Dimondec Altoe Lakin Miaw Louise Keller Noa Allapelie Treulman Jecett Mille Wallace Pere MG Ser Tine Se Jeoey Ney Ant Maurice O'Fisu

Dr Miles Nervine Promises Relief For Nervous Dyspepsia

A damaged ad promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a cure for nervous dyspepsia indigestion headaches and related symptoms. The testimonial claims illness from boot camp smallpox and army service improved after taking the product, with a request for free literature and a return address for the cures.

Miley Bern

Local Social Notes and Arrivals From Kansas City Region

Lawrence Ava WS. Snedaen daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence attends post-Mike Wilson event. The Grist family hosts a gathering in Hyde Park Kansas City with notable guests. M M Bailey and family plan to visit Chatudo Wednesday. Mrs Butterley returns debt from a visit in Kannas. George A Kine returns from furlough and seashore trip.

Lawrence Ava WS Snedaen Dtr Eee Co Pune Nee - Wunnell Kearney Sallie Kearney Opel Wid Heminald Grint South Itu Steen Earl Hyde Park Kansas City Grint iv Phy Kessney Kentucky Iri Diriette Swath Carui Deere Knorr Onme Aon Kansan Bir Mra. Grist Minicr Ehwtr M. M. Bailey Chatudo Charles Wolf Chanute My. W Whitney Hae Vinik Rechester Butterley Yielt Kannas Mies Grece Gertrude Babweet Exceisinr Springs Ndehit Frank MacDonald Haifan George A. Kine

Colombian congressman studies canal treaty outlook

New York August 4 Pedro Veles a member of the Colombian congress and head of the huuce committee overseeing the Panama canal treaty will return to Colon today after weeks in Washington. He has studied facts about the canal and predicts the vote may be delayed and amendments offered. He says the Panama route benefits Colombia and the world but cautions against sacrificing French ties or bargaining away safety. He expects the government and people will resist concessions that endanger cordial relations with France.

Colombian Congress New York Pedro Veles Columbian Congress Huuce Colon Washington Wiskling Cartagena Velve Congress Panama Nicaragua Velex Comig

City considers plumbing examiner board and fees

The City Council debated creating a board of plumbing examiners with nine members and a plumbing inspector at 1000 a year. Fees would range from 35 to 50 for journeymen tests and inspections, all revenue to be placed in the city treasury, and an amendment to cut costs for city plumbers.

Zopriden Eee Board and Co Cornelman Netlis Corneliman Mowe Ordinance Board of Examiners Jean Thin Trin Oficlatn

Enright Gains New Post In Royal Neighbors Of America

Wyandotte county figure BE A Enright has been elected as attorney and member of a Beneficiary society with duties in the Indian Territory. The move follows an adjournment of the legislature. J G Johnson, a Democratic leader, pursues a U S commissionership but may lose ground to other counties. Rien Smith of Mankato, Minnesota, is named attorney for the Modern Woodmen in America.

BE. A. Enright Wyandotte County United States Indian Territory J. G. Johnson Porsibde Johi Rien Smith Mankato Minn Amertes

Two youths arrested on robbery charges in Western Avenue area

City court Milcere today arrested two youths on the charge of gang robbery. They reportedly abducted Willie near Western Avenue and Huntor street as one held the victim while the other struck him for money. The bond was set high. The article also notes a Shawnee county baseball event and a promenade concert at Vinewood.

Avene Huntoo Street Westtery Trusesberrs Drusen~berry Olfer Magen

Secretary Root Claims Right to Seize Merchants Bridge

Washington Aug 4 Secretary Root sent a show cause letter to Merchants' Bridge Company over control of the bridge across the Mississippi at St Louis. He cites law allowing seizure without court action if consolidation or reorganization occurs. Officials say the Merchants' Ariden company has not proven a consolidation with another firm. In St Louis a Terminal Association fight over bridge control and a city rail terminal plan continues, with a stock subscription offering aimed at funding a new plant in the city.

Washington Root Merchants’ Ridge Company St. Louis United States Secretary of War Tree Things Bay Merchants’ Bridge Company Merchants Ariden Company St. Louw St. Louis Terminal Association Terminal Association Merchants

Trial Postponed in Smoke Willis Witt Case

The case against Smoke Willis Witt and alleged associates Friend and Mike Kelley, linked to an assault at Vinewood Park two weeks ago, has been continued in city court to August 14. Proceedings focus on the alleged involvement of the trio in the incident.

Smoke Willis Witt Mike Kelley Fi. Colline Vinewood Park

Bogan Life on 1 50 a Week

Louisville August 4 John Dors noefer a tobacco manufacturer of national reputation died at his home today from complications of influenza He started in Louisville wealth and business with the National Tobacco Works an immense concern of the era

Louieville John Dorsnoefer

Cure for hay fever promises relief with Hyomel

Geo W Stanusfield a druggist at 62 Kansas Avenue promotes Hyomel as a preventive and cure for hay fever. He urges daily use for two to three weeks before symptoms begin, or six to seven applications during an outbreak, plus Hyomel Balm in the nostrils. He claims the product brings an ozone rich climate to the wearer and offers refunds if not effective.

Geo. W. Stanusfield Kansas Avenue Witches US Id Rome Waite Anil Ik Aeccaonslee Evry Outfit Geo. W. Stanatielt

Life of a Tobacco Leader and Millionaire Founder

The subject, who served as president of the American Tobacco Company, built a large factory after leaving the main business. He joined the combine in 1910, then acted as an independent for the third time until his death. He began as a stemmer earning $150 weekly and eventually became a millionaire.

Tobaco Company

Track Renovation on Hansas Avenue Progressing

Five blocks of the Hansas avenue line are torn up and about a hundred workers prepare to lay Ren Hiep and TAMA rails. Crane street to Fourth is dismantled north of Second street. from Second to Fourth rails are being pulled up. By tonight the full stretch will be ready for new material. Toneka Tadlwey company limits disruption by removing one track at a time to preserve car service. New rails and bridge girders arrive, vastly larger than the old Johnson rails.

Hansas Avenue Ren Hiep Tama Fourth Second Street Second Fourth Street Toneka Tadlwey Company The Ball Printing Company Kansas Avenue Mra J. S. Kelley Sliver Lake Mike Myrtle Seymour Horton Atereny Quincy Street T. Reynolds James Miller Ruth Kansas City Annie Nystrom Jackson Street Chicago Frederick Frederic Weal St? Ape More Street Topeka Misa Herta Shields Meriden Wad J Edna Harriet Staples North Topeka Morns & Myers Topeka Avenue Hunley Brow Gordon Street Standard Oil Menoken Shorey Road Om Stanley Denver Tepaired J. C. Bose Ae ‘Thir Bar Mull Man Iene Sarmax Avenue Moody Kausan Avenue J. Thoms Builline Kankas Avenue Nantase Gre Martha Ir Piai

Alaska Governor Seeks $100,000 Exhibit Aid at St Louis

Seattle Aug 4 Governor Brady of Alaska told the Washington board of commissioners that $56,000 is far too small for a suitable Alaskan exhibit at the St Louis exposition. He urged at least $100,000 and said outsider appointments have caused Alaska discontent. He heads to St Louis to meet Assist Secretary Ryan and the fair commissioners.

Seattle Wash Brady Alaska Washington Board of Commissioners Chamber of Commerce Hoe

Horse Killer Not Tried

Homer Woodcock pauline youth accused of shooting stock faced trial delay at defense request. Attorney Molmes sought jury trial and invoked insanity and prenatal influence as defense. case pushed to tomorrow as details of the alleged stock shootings were outlined.

Homer Woodcock Molmes Woodcock

Negotiations Aim to End Leaf Market Competition

Negotiations are in progress between the Louisville Tobacco Wirehouse company and Continental and American companies regarding control of warehousing and buying operations at Loutaville and Cincinnati. An agreement would end grower purchases by the combines and halt competition between Louisville and Cincinnati warehouse operators in the raw leaf market.

Loutaville Louisville Tobacco Wirehouse Company Wil Continental American Cincinnati Loulaville

Church Bell Ordinance Is Dead

Hidera te Aug 4 the church bell ordinance is dead and bells will continue to summon worshippers. City council banned ringing to avoid disturbing city hospital patients. Mayor Ellis D Robb vetoed the measure and the council failed to override by one vote. Bids for convict labor announced by Indiana prison board at Michigan Clip. Four hundred prisoners to be contracted under state law with up to one hundred per contractor. bids ranged from to cent per day per man.

Hidera Ellis D. Robb Laperty Tod Indiane Privon Board Michigan Clip

Inauguration Plans For Depauw University President

Elaborate preparations are underway in Richmond Indiana for the inauguration of Depauw University's new president Edwin Hughes of Boston Mass The event will span four days and will extend invitations to all college and university presidents across the country with several expected to attend.

Depauw Richmond Ind Edwin Hughes Boston Mass

Jett and White Trial Details In Kentucky Court

Dr J M Kash of Jackson testified he attended Marcus as he lay dying in front of the court van. He recalled seeing Jett near Hargis Bros store across from the courthouse talking to Asbury Spiler and Bish Noble minutes before the killing. Witnesses for the prosecution claimed Jett entered the side door of the courthouse before the shooting. Cross examination raised memory contradictions from prior testimony. John Smith and John Abner offered contrary statements to Mary Johnson and Edward Mercum about sightings near a stem quarry a year earlier.

Cynthiana Jett and White J. M. Kash Jackson Marcum Jett Hargis Bros Court House Tall Asbury Spler Bish Noble John Smith John Abner Mary Johnson Edward Mercum Smith Abner

Governor 18 Blamed for Haiti Relief Crisis

Correspondence of the Associated Press from Kingman and St Vincent reports public outrage over Boufrière disaster relief. It cites Governor in chief for mishandling funds and neglecting refugees, noting malnutrition, unemployment, and unsuitable shelters in Colonarte and Barrouille. Calls for British parliamentary action.

Associated Press Kingman St. Vincent Robert Llewelyn Arnosvald Colonarte Barrouille Sontriere Resist Funil BLA Bert Vincent Tay

Lost His Family. New York Pastors Seeks Kin

The Rev. Thomas Ringland of Perris Iowa, seeking his father, mother, brother, and two sisters unseen for twenty years, offers a local reward. Ringland was orphaned at age ten after being placed in a New York asylum and later apprenticed to an Illinois farmer before pursuing the ministry. His father reportedly returned to Ireland in 1881 with two young girls. the mother's fate is unknown.

New York Thomas Ringland Perris Ringland Illinois Ferris Ireland

River rising slowly but river flood risk minimal

The Kansas river is rising gradually after heavy Sunday rains, about two feet deeper than earlier. Towne west reports principal Kaw tributaries high, but Smoky Hill rise appears insufficient to affect the Kaw locally. Chas Heitman convicted in peace court for keeping and maintaining a nuisance. fined today.

Kansas River Topeka Towne West Salina Heitman Chas

Thirty Years Wait for Proper Food Boosts Health

A sem i invalid for two decades regains strength after trying Grape-Nuts. He describes a severe typhoid episode at 19 and long lasting nervous and stomach issues. Within a month of starting Grape-Nuts he improves, claiming he feels healthier than since boyhood and considers it a sacred food. He praises the product as a miracle, sent via mail order.

North Topeka notes and local updates on residents

North Topeka brief with short notices of residents visits moves and town happenings. Mrs Mra Kelley, Mr Munger, and Mrs Miner Gordon family moves feature, plus small town events, repairs, and a fountain of local chatter across Quincy street and nearby avenues.

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