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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1903

Page

6

Federal fence law test trials loom in western land cases

The United States district attorney faces a major clash with cattlemen over the federal land fencing statute. Courts will hear suits brought by attorney Dean to determine what constitutes enclosure of government land and which ranches have fenced ranges. Several lawsuits were filed, with Rou Linile of Hutchinson named in one, and hearings set for Leavenworth within sixty days.

United States Western Rangse Olive MG Union Woo United State Iatrict Athirmey Dean Supreme Court Moweter Kankar Ehuet Strabicht Fener Flcherend Catte de Gtidanr Trenton Omy Ranch Anethier Dhelie Percen Buveral Roo Linile Hutchinton Leavenworth Ube

Grain Movement Accelerates as Inspectors Rush Wheat

Grain Inspector Tadfued reports rapid movement of wheat to market from Kuionay City. Railroads improve unloading times and direct delivery to Midland elevator and Union Pacific yards. Officials say extra inspectors and realigned yardage aim to prevent shortages and speed inspections, though Santa Fe traffic remains challenging.

Tadfued Toptia Kuionay City Mtr Feadford Ofler Bette Midland Ee Jvator Union Pacific Willeh Kanes City Tock Island Sante Fe Santa Fe

Million Dollar Combine Controls Nation Refrigerator Plan

A vast effort dubbed the Million Dollar Combine aims to regulate refrigerator production and distribution across the country. Key figures include Vice President and Senate leaders shaping policy, with a focus on consolidating the management of carbergers and superintendent appointments in the transportation sector.

Chicago Othe Temnonad Klin Wan Chy Ticen Wit de Hh Ain Company Dbieclete Wentrd Uues Imeuta Provis

Aged Election Official Hurt in Stair Accident

The aged father of an election commissioner, Bertin Willems, was badly injured yesterday when he fell down stairs at his home in 34 Of ver. Details on his condition and potential injuries remain unclear as authorities investigate the incident.

Hart J. W Willeme Ai Bertin Kieesion Williams Sher Bol Willems Philadelphia Samuel L. Kelly Young Kelly

Unanimous Vote Shapes Next Meeting Site

The Intervi nce PE cable delegates reach a unanimous vote selecting St. Louis as the next meeting site with Cadmila and Ottawa under consideration for future hosts. The convention resumes with legal report deliberations on subordinate unions and wage policy while expanding printer recognition and standardizing type measures.

Washington Ave St. Louis Gilmore Montreal Ottawa Cadmila International Union Committee On Laws Taylor Taroma Wash Laws Committee

Jamaica Hurricanes Damage Faces Long Repairs

A Jamaica Aug hurricane severely damaged Kineston and surrounding areas, striking the northeastern end of the island and turning northward before hitting Kingston. Widespread destruction includes blown electrical infrastructure, disabled machinery, uprooted trees, and extensive property losses. City traffic halted as streetcars suspended and numerous homes were damaged or demolished.

Kineston Jarmaica Tiret Jraaica Jamaica Kingston

Heyburn Weds Miss Yeatman in Pennsylvania Throne

U S Senator Weldon Brinton Heyburn of Indiana marries Miss Ghoeratien Yeatman in a strict Friends ceremony at the Conemaugh homestead in Beaver Township. After a wedding dinner they depart on a Paliman special to start a honeymoon, with relatives from Louisville and Duluth in attendance.

U.S Heyburn Miss. Yeatman Pennsylvania West Chester Pal Friends United States Weldon Brinton Heyburn Tanbo Mise Ghoeratien Youtrnsa Cmanty Tiegn Eennett Township Foowrdale Station Wallace Llaho William Berburi Louisville H.C. Marshall Duluth Mins Florence Yeat Rons Sieter

Barbers Rebellion Over Face Massage Machine

Barbers refuse to use a new facial massage device invented by proprietor C Hy The invention aims to replace the traditional hand method in the shop, prompting dispute among staff about adoption of the machine and its impact on their work.

C. ‘Hy Putin

Warner's Safe Cure advertisement claims cures and warns rivals

An ad touts Warner's Safe Cure as a vegetable medicine that strengthens the liver and kidneys, purports to awaken and heal weak organs, and promises a gentle bowel movement. It warns against harmful “kidney cures” and invites readers to request a free medical book from Warner's Safe Cure Co. in Rochester, New York.

Warner Michael Bwxnawas Bradford Albany Warner's Safe Cure Co Rochester

Barber shop dispute over chair maintenance costs

A barbershop dispute centers on who should pay a $150 cost for a chair machine. Mr. Hyper suggests charging the cost to chairs as a fraction of receipts, but barbers resist. On a wet day the device was installed, then later rejected and the shop returned to the former method.

Will Hyper Tate

Bolmar I II Named As Shawnee Delegate To Congress

The Shawnee county commissioners named P Holmar ge as delegate to the Transantastasippi congress to meet in Seattle this year. No appropriation was provided for his transportation or expenses, so he must travel at his own risk. The congress will likely act on river flood relief needs, which Shawnee county may support.

P Holmar Shawnee County Transantastasippi Seattle Golmar Bay Commineton Actiow

Mexico Protest Over Seizure of Gunboats Tar fied and Vera Cruz

New York reports Mexico protests to Sheriff Cornell of Union County New Jersey against seizure of Tampico and Vera Cruz gunboats. Acting General Gradjeda and Captain Aaueta state these ships are Mexico's property after a writ of seizure for materials furnished for Crescent shipyard construction. Supreme Court NJ deemed void. sheriff to act only by court order.

New York Republic of Mexico Cornell Union County Elisbeth N. J Pincherde Stduent Crescent Tampico Vera Cruz Nixon Supreme Curt New Jersey Taraplep Tm Sune

Testimony in Chicago Drainage Canal Case Heard in Peoria

Aug 12 Peoria witness HR H Martin chief engineer for Peoria Water Company gave testimony before Commissioner Wright. He described the canal opening as possible for ice passage and noted fish were healthy downstream with no bad odor since the canal opened.

Chicago Peoria Wright HR. H. Martin Peoria Water Company Reg Wien

Pacific Alaska Transportation Company Formed in New Jersey

Brief telegraph item notes Pacific Alaska Transportation Company incorporated in Trenton with capital of 3 million dollars to engage in general mining. Incoporators listed as Louis S. Poamer and David M. Barnes of New York and Louis B. Dailey of Jersey City, New Jersey.

Trenton N. J Alaska Transportation Company Capital Louis S. Poamer David M. Barnes New York Louis B. Dailey Jersey City Seaboard Air Line Railroad Portous Williams

City raises assessment to two hundred thousand by board

Mayor Smith opposed rapid assessment, praising local industry and 5,000 workers brought to the city. Despite his protest, the board of equalization increased the tax base from 138009 to 200000 and the protest was rejected. Mr HI was cited in.

Board of Equalization Smith Hastiy

Sues Electric Line In Leavenworth Suit

Anna Kline sues the Kansas City Leavenworth electric road for 19000 damages claiming a slippery muddy car platform and crowded alighting caused a fall that paralyzed her right arm and leg and fractured ribs, with internal bleeding. She alleges the conductor failed to restrain the crowd and assist her and her son during disembarkation.

Leavenworth Kan Kansas City, Leavenworth Anna Kline District Court Electric Road Kansas City Third Delaware Kline Electric Car Company

North Topeka Notes On Residents And Local Work

North Topeka column details residents visiting and returning, including Newell of Elmont, Booker Hawkins, Joseph J. Lambrecht, and Mary Huhnbaum traveling to Hoyt. Pavements repair work starts in blocks 50 and 800, with local streets and civic activity noted.

Iimbell Printing’ Company North Kansas Avenue Newell Elmont Well Paper Booker @ Hawkins Forlori Joseph J. Lambrecht Krumb Oregon Mary Huhnbaum Hoyt Morris George Baird Sit Kanees Avenue Hiawatha Reynolds Clay Street Clay School George Fensky California Fred Fensky Altadera Cala Mr. Fensky Oscar Krause Pickens Lewis C. Deppw Central Avenue Kortz Robert J. Anderson Mille Goods Company Central Avernur

Wind destroys Holale yard on Fairchild estate

A windstorm leaves Holale yard leveled, blocking access to a portion of the Fairchild estate. The estate manager, away from town for some time, has promised to arrange removal of the remaining house.

Holale Fairchild

Father Kneipp Cure at Woerishofen Described

An early morning barefoot walk through dew and snow marks the Kneipp hydrotherapy regimen at Woerishofen. New arrivals wear a sandal over stockings then shed the stocking for longer exposure, followed by cold douches and vigorous exercises to stimulate circulation, with humorous bath-room scenes noted but no laughter allowed.

Father Kneipp Woerishofen Lipe Pincott's

Tomorrow We Sell A Mixed Market Copy

Sale listing with prices for corn soap salmon apricots currants peaches tomatoes. Items include cream corn ear corn scouring soap sliced peaches canned tomatoes and dried goods. Read as an old style yard or market notice with scattered unit prices and odd spellings.

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