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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1903

Page

13

Famous Livestock Set for Topeka State Fair Exhibition

Supt. Heath reports many inquiries from Missouri breeders and stockmen. The Kansas State Fair in Topeka will feature renowned cattle such as the champion Galloway cow owned by KH. White and Hereford herds from James A. Funkhouser Plattsburg and Dengel Simpean Independence. Breeders anticipate larger quarters and expanded barns to accommodate the stock and visitors.

Denmiment Eport Tonrka Annie A Jareral Mumtrst Med KH. White Tula Missouri Topeka James A. Funkhouser Plattsburg Tring Fae Alate Te Dengel & Simpean Independence Mr. Heath

Western stock show exhibitors plan tour of state fairs

An advance wave of inquiries from fine stock owners has prompted exhibitors to tour western state fairs. Beginning in Sedalia last Monday, they will visit Dew Prom, Hamilton, Lincoln, Topeka, and other fairs, arranging space for blue ribbon Herefords. Harris of Harris Mo. will bring a celebrated Hereford herd and provide quarters.

Thuy Dew Prom Hamilue Lincoln Tupeka Rerie Mr. Heath Harris Harrix

Permanent Cure for Catarrh of the Stomach and All Disorders

Testimony of Mr Myers after three years of stomach catarrh. Six notable physicians failed, Vin Seng cured him quickly and permanently. The 1903 wet April letter claims the tonic restored appetite, regular bowels, and improved taste, with Myers praising Vin-Seng as the best remedy for stomach trouble and catarrh.

Mr. Myers Vin Mr Myers Heven Toneka Orage City

Cure Alleged by Vin-Reng Tonic Prompts Letter

A dated August 12 letter from Mr Myers claims a “wonderful cure” after years of suffering with vomiting and weak health. He alleges rapid weight gain of about twenty pounds and improved vigor, vouching for Vin-Reng Tonic and urging others to try it. The writer signs from 1423 Toe peka avenue.

Mr. Myers Jees Myers Ie Toe Peka Avenue

Yin Heng Cure Advertises Health Benefits and Price

Many others praise this medicine, claiming cures for indigestion, weakness, debility, and digestive troubles. It is said to improve circulation, enrich the blood, and restore vigor. Price per bottle is unknown. three bottles cost a small sum.

Local grocers listed for Potwin and Kansas Ave

Granteer's Grocery in Potwin Station Nichols' Grocery at 170 Kansas Ave Sunsleghem's Grocery and Lane shown as local suppliers. The fragment notes multiple neighborhood stores, indicating a grocery cluster in the area.

Dibble Grocery Co East 6Th Street North Kansas Ave Granteer’s Grocery Potwin Station Nichols’ Grocery

Lake Drainage Plan Ends In Embankment Proposal

The streets and walks committee of the city council approved a plan to divert water from a lake near North Topeka by embanking a ditch west of North Topeka. The lake will gradually disappear as the source is shut off, with water draining into Soldier Creek. A proposal to buy vacant land near the Wariness center for saprete Weeons bypass was discussed, along with street repairs and drainage schemes for nearby creeks. The county will cooperate on repairing Central Avenue bridge and arranging a large drainage sewer from Sixth Street north on Locust, while efforts to prevent future Biddle Creek flooding in Parkdale proceed.

North Topeka Seler Creek Sotfler Creek Perdium Soleler Township North Topeks Spencers van Himne Central Avenue

Will Go On Stage, Topeka Man Joins Bank of Thespiaca

Topekan Wilkin Donahue leaves Santa Fe offices next week to join Boniford Dodge by Alancagala as rehearsals begin for a company staging classics and serious drama. He will perform roles such as Larites or Horatio in Hamlet and Paola in Francisca di Rimini under Ate Peder. Donahue is a young, ambitious actor with prior theatre and freight receipt experience, and his Leavenworth roots frame his stage career path. Eugene Ladd joins as Donahue's stage partner in this production.

Topeks Bank of Thespiaca Wilkin Donahue Santa Fe General Boniford Dodge Alancagala Mr. Dodge Mr. Donahue Sanford Dodge Larites Horatio Hamier Ant Paola Francisca Crawford Theater Eugene Ladd Donahue Hig Perente Leavenworth

Murder in Kalafat: Armenian Garabet Mardorossian slain

An Armenian named Garabet Mardorossian was murdered at Kalafat on the Danube by orders tied to his alleged ties with a committee. Romanian authorities found documentary proof of his relations with the group and report he faced death after failing to comply with orders.

Bucies Garabet Mardorossian Kalafat Danube Mardorossian Bulgaria Itern Martorossian

Fatally Stabbed With Hatpin on Crowded Street

Chicago report describes a man stabbed in the stomach by a woman in a crowded street scene after a boy brushed a feather hunter into a woman. The assailant fled. authorities seek the unknown woman as the victim dies.

Aconn McArthur

Police Jottings: Burglar Search, Drugs, and Local Incidents

Police notes describe a false burglar scare at 927 Tyler Street with neighbors detaining a possible intruder, a young woman Viola View found unconscious after ingesting unknown substances, a horse theft from Neut Hansen during a seance, and efforts to commit A A Rupin to the county poor house amid illness and alcoholism. The report mentions vacation for court business and ongoing municipal welfare concerns.

Tyler Street

Murder suspect seized near Mount Pulaski in Lexington case

Aug 21 Bloomington dispatch says Constable Casaway captured Frank Smith near Mount Pulaski. Wanted in Lexington Ky for murder of a United Bister revenue officer and for murdering a second officer, with a prior assault. A Kentucky reward for his capture dead or alive has stood for months. He awaits transfer of Kentucky officers.

Bloomington Perial Mount Pulaski Burien Casaway Frank Smith Lexington United Bister Revenue Stith Smith Kentucky

Hill Arp Dying After Gallstone Operation in Cartersville

Major Charles Smithstein Arp underwent surgery in Cartersville Georgia on August 22. Surgeons reported gallbladder contained a double handful of gallstones over two thousand in number. Dr Adam Rupin Sr of 106 East Sixth Avenue provided the care and the patient’s prognosis remained guarded.

Adam Rupin Homeon Ath East Sixth Avenue

Eastern Star Chapter Elects Officers at Annual Session

Delegates to the Prince Hal chapter Eastern Star completed business and adjourned. Mrs. Alice Browne of Topeka was named grand matron and J. S. Wilson named grand patron. Other officers include Mrs. C. Jones as grand matron elect and Mrs. Belle Rte as grand conductress.

Prince Hal Eastern Star Darasel Alice I. Browne Kansan

Maiden Plunge of Pennsylvania Armored Cruiser

The Pennsylvania, a giant armored cruiser named for the state and sponsored by Coral Quay, daughter of Senator Quay, was launched at Cramp Shipyard. The event drew 2,000 guests and thousands of spectators, with dignitaries including Senators Quay and Penrose, Governor Pennypacker, and naval officials observing the ceremony. The ship features twin screw vertical triple expansion engines, designed for 22 knots for four hours, with an estimated 23,000 indicated horsepower and hull and machinery cost of 32,780,009.

Htt Third State Pennsylvania Witham Cramp Ship & Engine Haddh Co United States Navy Coral Quay United States Senator Quay Senators Quay Penrose Pennypacker AW Bey

Villages Burned in Adrianople Insurrection Update

Constantinople reports insurgents in Adrianople area have burned several villages near Saladia as forces seek reinforcements. British and Russian naval presence in Turkish waters stands ready to move to Salonica if needed. Noted Kurdish brigand Mounsa Bey, linked to Armenian outrages, has been recaptured and returned to Medina. Armenians show improved calm. Kurds and Armenians appear more tranquil.

Constantinople Adrianople Adriie Saladia Husvien Monastir Po Sither Preych Salonica Krupp Company Macedonia Mounsa Bey Medina Bitties Aniatic Turkey

Pirate Gold Quest Draws Atlantic Treasure Hunters

Expeditions sail from ports across the Atlantic to seek hidden pirate loot in the West Indies. Private yachts and others depart from New York Philadelphia Boston and New Orleans while British ships join from London Glasgow and Liverpool.

Atlantic Seaboard West Indies Lome New York Philadelphia Boston Newport News New Orleans London Glasgow Liverpool West Indiare Bert-Bert Kingston Jamaica Bari Crayford Halcurres Brewent Jang Tay Anegada Virgin Enctishowen Christophe Hant Henry Morn

Treasures and Treasure Seekers Across the Caribbean and Haiti

The article recounts treasure legends in Jamaica Barbados and Santo Domingo with pirate lore tied to Capt Kidd. It notes frequent treasure hunting motives and the spread of wealth when finds occur in places like Gonalves Haiti where an old ruin hides ironbound chests. A Haitian mulatto’s discovery after buying a ruin yields over 500000 in gold silver and jewelry.

Gun Hill Trelawny Jamaica Kidd Santo Domingo Cayman Tride Caribbean Sea Barbados Kiddones Bridgetown Hesketh Bell Hiaiti Gonalves New York J Sun

Fair privileges for sale at Kansas State Fair

Privileges for stands booths and concessions on the grounds during the Kansas State Fair in Topeka from September 14 to 19 are open for application to secretary Charles H Samson. No gaming immoral or objectionable locations will be allowed. no new stands booths or tents privileges provided. Grounds plats and booth locations available to view at the secretary.

Kansas

Secretary Root sails for London to aid Alaska dispute

Secretary of War Root sails from New York on the Centic of the White Star line to meet with Senator Lodge and former Senator Turner as the U S representative on the Alaska boundary dispute. He plans to leave the cabinet midwinter and denies entering politics in his state. Also aboard are Mira Elbo Root Edith Root Judge Dickinven John Foster Hannie Taylor as advisers.

New York Root Liverpool Centc White Star Line England Lodge Turner Washington United States Mira Elbo Root Edith Root John M. Dickinven Chicago John W. Foster Indiana Hannie Taylor Albania Spain

Missionary Michael J Andert Advocates Aid for Country Uprising

In Pottstown on August 22 Missionary Michael J Andert urged support for Mace fiona aiding his country in its uprising against Turkey. A large meeting raised substantial financial assistance as attendees read the State Journal.

Turkey Pottstown Michael J. Andert Macefiona

Sifer's Fountain Anachmen Be Bets Tea St

An unclear OCR fragment references a fountain attachment and a substitute for ice, with scattered terms like scams and an address line. The readable content is fragmentary, offering no coherent event, persons, or actions to summarize into a clean news item.

Sifer

Letter From Miss Kelly on Klondike Pilgrimages

H Fr Kelly received a message from daughter Miss Emma Kelly in the Klondike gold fields. The wireless message dated August Ik and Ashcroft A 21 says she is well at the Tanawa gold fields center. Earlier she wrote July 25 from Mireh Creek detailing her claim near Pedro to Bitch Creek, where a man tried to bully her off the claim, which she refused promising court action. She traveled May 27 to the Klondike and plans to return September 15.

Klondike fMireh Creek Tanana Hilt Sct Edro Pedro Bitch Creek Kelly Miss Kelly

Hunters in Trouble at Shaw Ranch in Plainville

Warrants issued for O A Kerns J B Hagen Hob Miter and Perkins all of Topeka after a group supplied with guns drank bad beer and shot on Shaw ranch near Plainville on Monday night. They refused to stop firing when warned. one man struck the foreman and men fled by train toward the west. Shaw seeks arrest if they return. ranch guards protest bosom of lawless group.

Plainvile Kan Aug O. A. Kerns J. BD. Hagen Hob Miter Perkins Topeka Union Pacific Plainville Shaw Mr. Shaw

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Supt Heath A. Heath Kinsey Topela Topher Fair Hobart’s West Tenth Avenue Sunsleghem's Grocery, &B and Lane Will Ord Kim & Co U. S Knapp Cme Riey West Side South Topeka Kansas Avenue Viola View Hwwken Dr. Hogeboom Miss View Acaine Haskell Institute Neut Hansen Neut Swedish Hall Crane Street Mr. Hansen Nuttt A. A. Rupin A. Rupin Alcoholien Armabie Sami J. Parks Gort Parks The Colored Eastern Star Society Cramp’s Colorado Rocky Mountains Great St. Bernard Pass A. M. Fuller Topeka, Kansas Root Sails Burial Bristol Wilton Lippincott Horne Chapel Brookville Jefferson County John Batiste Frank Carp Walston Punxastawney Lewistown Standard Steel Works Willam Gushard George Nian Steelton Tamaqua Eimma Knepper West Penn the State Journal
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