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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 18, 1903

Page

2

Examinations for Federal Service in Topeka and Elsewhere

A wide range of U S federal service examinations announced for Topeka and other locations over the next thirty days. openings include a draughtsman in agriculture with salary $1.60 per annum, an engineer trainee at $1200 to $4,00 per annum, a pharmacist for the Freedmen's Hospital, and a navigator or hydrographer at Navy. dates include August 26 27 September 2 14 and 9 with various language and clerical requirements.

Topeka Federal Service Emkine Liverin Agricul Pennsylvania Freedins Warhington Soper Symonth Plaermacy Tore Department of Derientnare Tee Dave Mk Wala Mit Navy Department Dewer New York Warhinema Feenel

Topeka Council Tightens Pool Hall Fees and Enforcements

Topeka city council voted to raise pool hall license fees and strengthen enforcement of anti cheating and window staining rules. The ordinance sets fines from one to four dollars and enforces closing hours after 10 p.m. at billiard rooms. mayor and council members warn of penalties for violations.

Mayer Wien Meriindtbiad Illlards Lewett Willard Halle Vhs Town Leon Topeka Athletic Ckitton Zere Ateut Town

Diarrhoeal Attack Cured By Rumedy At Vinewood Park

A garbled note reports a violent attack of diarrhos supposedly cured by Chamburlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrham Rumedy at Vinewood Park. The fragment mentions life saved and a local reference to a King Gallery and misreaders.

Chamburlain Per Laps Vinewood Park

Death of Misa Grathwole in Santa Barbara Trail Tragedy

Due to heart failure, Misa Grathwole died during a mountain party near Santa Barbara. Katherine Kerhwole tied in the trek and suffered a thief that caused health issues. The coroner's deputies faced a hazardous return with the body carried on a horse after the initial search party split. Grathwole had moved here from St Paul with her neighbor seeking health improvements. The remaining party members returned unharmed.

Misa Gratawole Orn Myatory Senta Borterrs Temaine Katherine Kerhwole Uy Axhwuntion Cnroner Miss Grathwole Mise Grathwole Sante Barbara St. Paul

Real Estate Transfers Spin Through Local Listings

Real estate transfers show numerous parcels exchanged for varied sums. Transactions include Kellam Morris addition lots 390 and 32, J Scott to Re Molock for 40, and multiple deeds around Madison street Auburndale and Stephens street Auburndale.

The Financial Association J. Skitmore Morris J. Scott Molock Haywood & McFarland EW. Adams and Wite Wim Dell PE. Stewart Madison Street I Heap Bates Stephens Street Auburndale J Lee L. M. Christy

Drunken Brawl on Katy Excursion From Emporia to Iola

Emporia witnesses report a violent Katy excursion to Iola with about 200 people on nine coaches. Police and conductors intervened as fights broke out across cars. 1200 tickets were collected after two hours. A Junction City boy suffered a cut head, and a woman fainted on the platform.

Emporia Kas Asg Gazette Ange Iola Katy Tola Gas City Junethri City Burlington Toland Gas City Uirety Fim Tula Ciffleer Lewis Powell Hillerman Emporis Howard Junction City Council Grove Lewis Powell

Moving on Pompeii Lava Threatens Naples

Vesuvius remains active with eruptions lasting two nights as streams reach toward Ottajano and Pompeii. Neapolitans cling to belief in Saint Genaro to halt the lava as one flow stops while another advances toward Pormpell.

Naples Vesuvius San Gen Ottajano Pormpell

Stain of Guilt to Grace New Crawford Stage Debut

Dramatic events unfold this Sunday night at the New Crawford with four new melodramas led by Walter Mathews. Jute Havlin and Willum Goren direct a troupe featuring Riche Acton as a street singer heiress and Oscar Dene as a young detective. Elmer Watters and Rocker add comic street laborer roles as Arr Walters showcases new attraction Milanake Tramp.

Crawford Walter Mathews Havlin Willum Goren Riche Acton Oscar Dene Hies Rube Waddell Himwell Dob Rocker Pier Elmer Watters Tueelay Milanake Arr Walters Walek

Prizes in gold offered for Vinewood park description

The competition offers prizes in gold for best description and story of Vinewood park. First prize ten dollars in gold, eight dollars for second, and a book with five complimentary tickets for third. Entries must be submitted on one side and include a city decree to the Topeka Railway Company at 119 Bart Enghth street. Judging by one representative from each Toska dairy paper.

Tandhs Naweay Tunning Vinewood Park Pist Brig Eran Judes Toska Oecree C. Topeka Railway Company Bart Enghth

Hyomei Hay Fever Cure Promises Home relief

An advertisement touts Hyomei as a preventive and remedy for hay fever and rose cold. It describes a three part treatment including a breathing inhaler, a bottle of Hyomei, and a dropper, claiming it soothes mucous membranes and can prevent attacks if used two to three weeks before symptoms. Geo W. Stansfield offers refunds if it fails.

Geo. W. Stansfield Kansae Avenue Byomei Hyomei

Snapshots of Topeka News Highlights

Local briefs note Frank Brown's Colorado trip return and Crawford Sun day film The Stain of Guilt. Crowdy Bros storefront sidewalk being resold. State Superintendent Dayhoff to visit, and Topeka merchants trading clothing in Kansas City. J P Updegratt to start state mine work. Judge Hazen active, and Sheriff Tucas heads to Frisco. Barbecues planned, union reunions set, and a Topeka 4 has bought a home. camping tales distinguish returnees by coats.

Frank ©. Brown Colorado Crowdy Bros Crawford W.S. Bowen Ann East Grove Vinewood Dayhoff Topeka Kansas City A. L. Green J. G. McRae George A. Clark Pri~ Fay J. P. Updegratt Kansas State Fab Topels Septem J. B. Frost Commercial Civic Galenburg Chicago Judee Hazen Tucas Frisco Tena Merritt District Court William Merrit Prince Hall Grand Chanter Order of Eastern Star Representative Hall Taree J. J. O'Rourke G. F B. Morrow Throop Hotel Chanute Bailey Belleville Courtland Republic County A. A. Heath Kansas 4 George W. Clark Fillmore Street Clarke Oklahoma City WG. Holt Court For Common Pleas Wyandotte Palley Indumiilo Himerlf Judey Synod The United Presbyterian Church Iloy Crawford Gines Toven Devin Kansas Avenue J. R. McKnight G W. McKnight Junction OF Pierre Nations Bank South Dakota McKnight Charlie Hrages Santa Fe Minnesota Lakes Hodees Kansas

Missouri Kansas and Texas Rail Road seeks state aid

The Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad asks Kansas to join as plaintiff to recover title to lands near the rail line. Officials discuss the legal strategy with Governor Bailey and Attorney General Celeman as they weigh claiming state involvement to push the grant through Indian Territory.

Missouri, Kansas and Texan Railroad Company Kansan Eas West Nyawar Missouri Kansas Tuxay Company al- Hogue Indian Territory Mt Poate Jayman Railrosot James Hagerman St. Lois T Srdewhek Fares Ter Ehelrond

Carrie Nation Arrested in Bayonne for Disorderly Conduct

Bayonne New Jersey reports Mrs. Carrie Nation was arrested after drawing a crowd with a street corner tirade and striking cigars and pipes from men in the crowd. A policeman took her into custody as the sensational figure known as The Laughing Gallery.

Bayonne N. J Carrie Nation

Still After Them Expressmen Rally City Ordinance Clash

City Attorney Spencer suggests an ordinance to allow express wagons on all streets with a limit of two per block on any side. Councilors argue about driving drivers off streets while lamenting burdens on the poor expressmen, with no action against banks or wealthy firms. Families rely on steady work, and a broad ban seems unfair.

Spencer Sixth Avenue Nellis West Sixth Bergundthal Seventh Street

Betts declares bid for state senate in Shawnee County

J B Betts former representative from the North district announces candidacy for the state senate next year. He cites two terms in the house and aims to continue serving the county. Betts notes no pledges to other offices and pledges his best efforts for Shawnee interests. He aided Cyrus Leland during the recent flood relief fund dispute, raising questions about cross county support. The North side river area is expected to back him strongly.

J. B. Betts Shawnee County State Senate Betts North Side Senate United States Cod Cyrus Leland Leland Hetts Witnen

Stock Yards Opening in Pittsburg Sept 7

Pittsburg Pa Aug 12 The Herz Island stock yards costing over 2 million dollars will be formally opened Monday September 7 with A J Carsat president of the Pennsylvania railroad as guest of honor Invitations for the event total ten thousand and preparations are underway for a crowd of 24000. Union Stock Yards company will control the yards with Simon O'Donnell as vice president and general manager arranging to bring prominent stockmen to Pittsburg for the opening.

Pittsburg Herz Island A. J. Carsat Pennsylvania Rallenail Union Stock Yards Company Simon O'Donnell

Smith County Fair Opens In Smith Center Kansas

Smith County fair opens under favorable conditions with good grounds after recent rains. Over forty horses entered the wagon racing. Kemp Sisters Wet Weat Show arrives from Lamar Missouri with twenty five people and two carloads of horses. Severe electrical storm hits Garden City with damage at the A T F plant and shocks to William Ford's family. Kingman defeats Larned 3 0 in baseball with Kingman batteries Forester Deweese Pontius.

Smith County Smith Center Kas Kemp Sisters Lamar Garden City William Ford Kingman Larned Kak Forester Deweese Barnerover Pontius

Hobart's Kas-Kenna Wafers Advertised for Constipation

Mail order sale offers 32 dose supply of Kas-Kenna wafers from Hobart's through Cet-Rate Drug Store at 600 West Seventh streets. Claims relief for constipation stomach issues and headaches, urging readers to strengthen bowels and blood.

Hobart West Senth

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