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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1903

Page

5

Topeka State Journal masthead and telegraph service note

Fragments show the Topeka State Journal masthead with byline Frank P. Mac Lennax and references to telephones, offices in Newton Chicago and Chicago, with mentions of exclusive leased wire reports and Associated Press service. The text is fragmented and includes boilerplate lines about delivery, branding, and press affiliations.

Topeka Stata Journal Frank P. Mac Lennax Iter Carrier Bas Eiaka Kar Carurenas Porter Bone Katinas Avenue Bish Newton Von

Home News While Away and Other Tidbits

A jumble of notes from the State Journal mentions home delivery abroad, political mentions including Myron T. Hereick and Governor candidates, and a Georgia prison commission remark. It references a possible mail subscription, a Pennsylvanian or New England discussion, and plans for a late 19th century railway experiment between Columbus and Indianapolis with modern passenger comforts.

Canal Proposal Drives US Debate on Building Route

In a column-like voice, a speaker urges the United States to pursue a transoceanic canal from the Atlantic to the Pacific, arguing it benefits all and urging Congress to consider immediate action. He warns against foreign blocks and imagines U S action echoing worldwide implications.

Editorial on Governor Guebel murder case and political figures

An opinion piece condemns the alleged plot to murder Governor Guebel and recounts claims about Caleb Powers and Cecil Mikes, with references to Governor Taylor, Judge Durbin, Elihu Root and military leadership. It discusses political intrigues, lynching debates, and calls for accountability while touching on racial tensions and local anecdotes.

Taylor Onis Rotarnett Powers Youtssen Durbis United States

Where the Money Goes in City Spending Critique

The Washington Post discusses a master plan appeal addressing city finances and the burden on taxpayers. It cites the Chicago Tribune’s critique of Mary Brien’s death and the costs of arrests, trials, and care, noting wages swallowed by the system and proposing questions about reform and public assistance.

Washington Post Chicago Tribune Chicago Tribure Tribune Mary Brien Hridewell the Tribune Anther Wimlar Imbert Therese Bridewell Lyme Mary O'firiens Theresa Mary

Panama Canal Treaty Moves in Congress With Amendments

A fragment notes Colombia's congress aims to steer the Panama canal treaty by amendments that may limit U S access. It mentions current law directing the president to seek a route via Nicaragua if the Panama proposal fails.

Colombia United States Panama

Difficult Digestion Causes Irritability and Distress

A fragment describes dyspepsia as making life miserable with bitterness, bad mouth taste, stomach tenderness, a sour stomach, heartburn, and irritability. Mention of Hood's Sarsaparilla appears as an cure suggestion within noisy OCR text.

Hood

Pointed SSB Asrates and crooked candidates left off

A fragmented voice warns voters to avoid crooked candidates and emphasize honest dealers who use the same scales. The piece notes distrust of patched stories and urges discretion, citing a museum manager and a dispute over George Washington. It ends with a warning to hide family secrets away from curious neighbors.

Praeport George Washinston

Reflections of a Bachelor from the New York Press

A humorous column notes men avoid surf dangers, jokes about lawyers protecting wealth, and the folly of rejected suitors. It imagines elf maids who could face legal trouble if married, and ridicules men calculating wealth and clients from real estate.

New York

Monument to Chester Arthur Birthplace Site Marked in Vermont

Granite memorial unveiled at the Arthur birthplace site in Vermont with former Senator William Chandler of New Hampshire, ex secretary of the navy, delivering remarks. Event notes include local officials and historic ties to President Arthur amid a misty ceremony at the Sioux River area.

Arthur Fairfield Chester Arthur William B. Chandler New Hampshire

Dr Miles Heart Cure Promises Cure for Heart Disease

A testimonial exalts Dr Miles Heart Cure for heart disease. It claims removal of the disease’s cause, strengthens nerves, aids heart action, improves circulation, and replaces weakness with strength. The speaker cites recovery from severe heart trouble in 1896 and urges others with palpitations and shortness of breath to begin treatment, ending with an offer to send a free book by Dr Miles Medical Co.

Dr. Miles Dr Mile Mites Bess Wys Miles Gecter Mas A. A. Stowe Los Angeles Sife Dr. Miles Medical Co Elkhart Ind

Sullivan Convicted In Bribe Solicitation Case

Jefferson City dispatch reports Missouri State Senator William P. Sullivan found guilty of soliciting a bribe for three votes on the antiamendment during last winter’s session. The jury reached verdict here after deliberations, with Sullivan sentenced to a punished term set at a price.

Kannas City Star Jefferson City William P. Sullivan Trans-Mississippi Commercial Congress and National Irrigation Association Seattle Washington Port Oregon Tacoma Bay View Elka Harbor Point Mackinac City Petoskey Traveras City Gan

Edison Promises Miracle Wireless Messages Soon to Fly

Thomas A Edison, angered by German jealousy, accuses Baby Braun of backing a Baltic opposition station to disrupt Marconi’s wireless system. He predicts transatlantic wirefree messages at 500 words a minute and a simple crossing of the Atlantic wiretapping barrier, likening it to the incandescent light battle.

New York Thomas A. Ea Baby-Braun Experor Wiliam Marconi Baltic Atlantic Uratan

Local residents and meetings fill city notes

Abilene and Renner Springs residents enter the city social scene while the Republican Flambeau armory meeting and other civic events unfold. Typhoid cases at Stormont hospital. Hutch Cave fined for maintaining nuisance. city engineers and residents travel, marry or file licenses as vacation plans and club meetings shape the week.

A. R. Allen Abilene Kansas John Winger Renner Springs Bar J. Payne File I. Tiehner Flambeau Cut U. S E. P._Mekeever New Orleans Kila Armstrong Salina Kan F. M. Grover Monroe Street Hutch Cave Frank Bacon Stormont McCabe Washburn College Andrew Ahlstrom Jefferson Street Runtoon N. M Mitn Ethelyn Powers Eldorado H. Hi. Keith Topeka Helen Fitch Overbrook J. B. McConnell Taaw John Bennling Hiawatha A. R. Luke Kansas Avenue Potwin Darby Mena Club Ferday Georgette Lawrence i Street

A Cure for Asthma Miracle Drug Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement touts Dr Rudolph Schiffmann s Asthma Cure as a universal remedy claiming dramatic results. A Toledo reader reports severe asthma for three years with nights of gasping and says the product gave complete relief in 2 to 5 minutes after a physician recommended it. Sold by druggists in packs.

Rudolph Schiffmann BR. M. Spencer Vermont Avenue Toledo Drei Mei Packaga

Fire at J Gill's home and sand dredge plans noted

A gasoline stove fire at J Gill's house 615 Lincoln called out the fire department last night causing little damage. The Wear Coal company is building a large sand pumping boat 26 by 65 feet with 1000 yards daily capacity and 75 horsepower spraters. Dredge on the Kansas river deemed uneconomical due to floods.

J. Gill Lincoln Wear Coal Company Kansas River

United Presbyterian Synod Nearing End Tonight

This evening's session closes the three day United Presbyterian synod at the corner of Eberith and Harrison streets. About 150 attendees from various church branches heard Rev J A Lynn of Kansas City lead devotional exercises and Rev James White of Arkansas City read a paper titled Signs for the Times.

United Presbyterian Synod Eberith Harrison Streets J. A. Lynn Kansas City James White Arkansas City the Times W.T. Campbell BM. Spencer R. McArthur Newton J. A. Lawrence Wichita Charles M. Sheldon D. A. Coop Iduna J. €. Gibney Young People's Hour Wm. M. Brown Springfeld Sterling the Evangelistic Church J. Knox Montgomery Charlotte N.C God Campbell White Pittsburg

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