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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1903
Page
8
A chaotic report details a social band event in Band Hill with disorder and weapon fear. Several arrests follow as officers confront a spree involving alcohol and violence. Local names Peters, Anderson, and Zollinger appear amidst charges and a broader scene of public intoxication and unrest.
A mass of letters and claims promote Hyumel as a cure for hay fever. Advertisements describe dramatic relief from sneezing watery eyes and other symptoms, with testimonials from customers and local endorsements.
Berlin reports rising tension as the sixing in Mace donia grows sharper, unsettling markets and traders with Turkish railroad shares. The German government pursues a cautious stance to join any concerted action, while disturbances ripple to the Far East as Chinese hostility toward Russians intensifies in Manchuria.
Detroit report details Dr James Brion of Raven Ontario recounting reviving a newborn thought dead by applying electric currents. After fifteen minutes with no sign, a first spark showed life and gradual recovery, heart and breathing normalizing. Brion, a veteran Western Ontario physician, cites sworn testimony.
Bristol Pa August near 1900 reports the death of Lippincott a retired farmer once weighing about 544 pounds and famed as the heaviest man in Pennsylvania He died of heart failure after a year of rapid weight gain Born in Buckingham Bucks County on September 2 1854 he had been a goat dancer in youth and left a large family of seven children in mourning
Clarence English prize fighter married Mildred Mayes in county court to avoid prosecution on a statutory charge. He deserted her immediately, declaring his name would be her only gain from the ceremony. The bride, age six, had a fortune of $18,000, kept secret to surprise him.
A 16 year old from Yorktown was brought here after arrest for murder. Mrs Jane Curran, a noble woman, reproached him for morals and was struck and kicked as she lay prostrate. The sheriff transported the prisoner here amid town outcry. The prisoner's son Charles Filner is serving a sentence for killing his young wife two years earlier.
A man mistook another for a thief and fatally attacked him with a knife during a confrontation at a Shamokin street event. A pursuing crowd of youths severely beat the victim with rocks while police restrained the mob. The injured man was taken to a hospital in critical condition and later died.
The thirty seventh annual encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opens at the Grand Opera House in San Francisco with Commander-in-Chief Thomas J. Stewart delivering an extensive report. The document praises memorial day observances, calls for civil schooling in patriotism, notes pension system issues, and outlines organizational finances, membership changes, and future aims across national and southern departments.
North Topeka notes show residents and visitors from Meriden White City Silver Lake and Valencia making calls. Local delays and repairs on streetcar service are reported along with house moves, social calls, and plans for autumn travel including trips to Albany Jamestown and Niagara Falls.
A Philadelphia Bulletin quotation warns that counterfeit Castoria bottles imitate the product and urges buyers to check for the genuine signature of Chas. H. Fletcher. It notes substantial spending to educate the public and stresses mothers should verify the signature to protect children’s health.
George W. Moore & Co of Prospect Park face a $500 grain shortage after sparrows exploited an open window at the Prospect Park grain elevator. Station Agent Touchene notes daily influx of birds, leading to a shotgun extermination and a mass burial of dead birds.
Beaumont Tex Aug 2 Mocked report says all banks except Citizens opened today with no effect. Capital $10 00 19 absorbed by talline and about $150 000 involved, part of which represents savings of poor people. Climens shows estimated losses 86 259 000 and doubtful stems 349 000. Examiner Logan named receiver. Loss blamed on large loans to president R Olver and ventures he profits from.
The Racine Boat company will relocate to Michigan after accepting a deal from local business leaders. The firm gains a $20,000 cash bonus and ten acres with river dockage. building work begins immediately, while headquarters stay in Racine. About 150 skilled workers will depart with the company. a $65,000 yacht for John W. Gates will be finished locally due to water-launch constraints.
City Attorney Spencer will handle over fifty liquor cases plus several damage suits in the coming term. Myre Anna Butler sues for $10,000 over her husband’s death caused by an accident at the hay cracker grounds. The Fillmore street paving dispute goes to a demurrer and legality of the paving petition will be decided. Marine Band issue in Baltimore parade stirred by Musicians Union protest. A new canal treaty movement signals possible talks in Bogota as Congress considers drafts.
The department of public instruction prepares the semiannual distribution of the state School fund. Distribution totals 202,728 with a per pupil share of 40 cents. The permanent school fund funds come from interest on invested bonds in state county and municipal securities.
The Toneka Railway company announces three gold prizes for essays on beautiful Vinewood park. First prize nine dollars in gold, second prize five dollars in gold, third prize a book of complimentary tickets. Competition closes August at noon. One representative from each Topeka duty to judge, entries to Dept. C Topeka Railway company, 113 East Eighth Street.
A man named John J. Patton suffered a violent diarrhea attack and believes he would have died without relief from Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The testimonial states he recovered after taking the medicine and credits it with saving his life.
Aug 20 report on Major Charles Kilbourne paymaster of the United States Army. He suffers from an ulceration of the stomach and his condition is serious with authorities unsure about the prognosis.
New details emerge in the Navesink National Bank collapse amid a $40,000 embezzlement by Cae Broech L. Coward. Bonds valued at $7.00 associated with bank stock certificates vanished, with legal efforts ongoing to recover securities as Receiver W. A. Manon and staff work to clarify the bank’s insolvency.
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