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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1903
Page
15
A historical letter argues for tighter medical regulation and bans on unqualified practitioners. It discusses postwar limits, hospital care, surgeons, and debates over who should perform major operations, noting economic and safety concerns and urging patient rights and hospital standards.
Large crowd gathers at State Journal office amid stormy weather and telegram delays as bets pour in on the Corbett Jeffries prize fight. Early bulletins spark excitement, with many seeking updates while telegraph lines fail and the public awaits the results.
A New York financier once a millionaire died after living in Ward's Island hospital. He planned a magnificent mausoleum for his family in Pall City Nebraska and endowed water systems for Ward's Island before dying of brain fever. His fortune and estate faced complex litigation as creditors pursued funds for further projects and property.
In a New York pleader court ruling the tenant wins the rent dispute. The brief judgment notes the landlord failed to prove breach and the court records reflect the tenant’s favorable decision.
A compilation of small town items includes haying issues from constant rain the Woodmen of Thompsonville planning a picnic craft fair and local bridges under repair. Reports mention fine in police court, railway traffic concerns, a theater season opening and a newborn son of Mr H R Simon with notes on weather and mail routes.
A widow credits Grape-Nuts with easing stomach trouble and nervousness while enabling hard work. She notes improvements for her son, saying Grape-Nuts and milk boost strength and appetite. The ad mentions Battle Creek company and a contest extendable for prize money.
Hazen, a noted district figure in Arizona, claims fatigue from abuse and seeks new enforcement efforts. Cider Smith travels with company as papers note a hot spell in Concordia region. Weather forecasts predict warm, dry conditions with scattered storms, while De Voe and Hicks report moisture absence and wind activity. Topg oza prophet Jer Smith noted storms.
New York August 15 President Stephen M Griswold of the New York State bankers association says at the tenth annual meeting to be held September 10 and 11 action will be taken toward ending the money order system by express companies and the post office department and transferring it to banks. The association also plans to admit trust companies to the state body and argues banks should control this banking line for public advantage.
Spokane reports that A B Campbell, Coeur DAlene mine owner, received word that the Standard mine sale to the Federal Mining and Milling company backed by the Rockefeller and Gould groups is complete. The price is about $2,000,000 with broader acquisitions in Coeur DAlenes and related mines. The Federal company capital, about $25,000,000, includes both common and preferred shares and cash plus stock in the new venture. The deal also includes the Everett smelter and other assets.
Rock Island agrees to enhanced passenger trains serving Northwest towns after petitions by Continental Creamery and Belle Goolllagd area residents. The creamery company will drop a complaint against the railroad, and both parties settle aspects before the state board of railroad commissioners.
A steam tug named Mersey reportedly foundered about 140 miles from Outarde shoal near Quebec after leaving Sttetay for Seven hours. The vessel carried a crew of young French sailors. all hands were lost, with only grim details available as the ship disappeared offshore.
Real estate transfers listed include RC Robinson ex to Anna Hackney 2600 Jefferson Street north, Rose to Chubb lots 1524 Indiana Avenue Sunnyside Highland Park, Miller to Knudsen $200.88, Rohrer to the A. T. & 3 F Ry Co lot 94 Walnut Metanen’s add, McCord to Bd of Truce Taylor Street, Thompson to Stas lots 54 Kassas Avenue, Ritchie’s add, Kanee Futchi TM ada, Geyer to Bd of Education $200, Taylor, Huggins add. Brakes failed on a coal train near Ashby Pa causing a wreck. engineer and brakeman injured fatally and seriously respectively.
Naval constructor Gilmore reports from Bar Harbor that examinations reveal nothing to prevent Massachusetts from proceeding to New York. Bulkheads are temporarily stopped. the report is preliminary and submitted in the name of the senior officer present.
The Kansas State Exposition Company announces the Kansas State Fair and Exposition to be held September 14 to 19, 1903, in Topeka. It highlights livestock, dairy, horticultural, sericultural, poultry, and other exhibits with new facilities, generous prizes, and strong support from state associations and the Topeka Commercial Club.
A Topeka Drug Co advertisement proclaims the John J Fulton Co of San Francisco first to announce a cure for Brights disease and diabetes with a claimed 87 percent recovery rate. It lists numerous named individuals and businesses, asserts many patients were healed or improved, and invites interested readers to send for lists of cured cases and further interviews.
Topeka hosts state fair as Kansas progresses toward a landmark exhibition of resources. Kansas State Exposition Company lists officers and directors including A Low as president and B F Pankey as vice president, with a broad executive board and numerous named directors.
The New York weekly clearing house statement shows reductions in averages deposits and reserve with declines of millions in various categories. An Atchison contractor was injured when a derrick collapsed, Thomas Beat He may die.
A fragment notes that despite outdoor life many are not stronger after summer. Faces tan but health is not improved, nerves are nervous, fatigue and insomnia persist. The piece touts Hom i’s Sarsaparilla as the tonic that builds digestion, appetite, and sleep while claiming to “build up the whole system.”
Mrs. Booth Tucker returns as Campania lands in New York. The Seattle Times notes a passing penalty, a special train, and a Kansas City trip on August 16. Scandinavian Independent Club operates from Topeka to Kansas City with tickets sold at Chesterfield hotel. Albert Berry hosts specialty discussions. Dr J. of Stomach and Int.
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