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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1904

Page

6

Defends His Father in Historic Parliament Opening

London reports describe Austen Chamberlain defending Premier Balfour’s fiscal policy as the House of Commons opened. The scene centered on the elder Chamberlain amid intense interruptions, with Bir Cameron Herman and Liberal leader Campbell-Bannerman observing.

London West Asie Chamberlain Meyer Presser Balfour Mensa Austen Chamberlain Raemaier Premine Balfour Bir Cammy Herman Tosuh Chamberlain Bie Banda Clebenbelin Epoko Erienuer Treasury Gladstone Ghd Austen Chute- Herlain Henry Campbell Hasherman Westirmingham Balfour Austen Chamberlain House of Commons Whitaker Wright Robert Finlay

Touching Mother's Tale Heals Child With Cuticura

Mrs Heine Rath of 821 10th Ave G Y City recounts a severe rash on her baby Charlie’s face neck and back. The family used Cuticura Soap and Ointment following a friend’s advice. The sores faded and Charlie's skin returned to a fair white, prompting publication to help other mothers.

Char Iie Heine Rath 10Th Ave G. Y. City Akis Tyas Charlie

Pushing It On the Topeka Frankfort and Northwestern Rail

At a Tuesday afternoon stockholders meeting at the Commercial club room, capital stock rose from 89 000 to 154 000 with the aim of building a line in Pettzwatomie and nearby townships voting bonds to 2 000 per mile. Directors elected include T J Anderson and J Mort, with officers and a new executive committee named.

Topeka, Frankfort & Northwestern Easiroad Stockholters Commercial Club Rocme Ttm Tite Chew T Shades T. J. Anderson Ace J. Mort Sen W. A. S. Hind Lee Peter Gurtter J. A. Bonjour W. F. Jenson W. B H. Laswell Theodore Maxon J. Morrow W. A Dird TJ Anderson Apy Oo Preaoeres Anderson Dhairmany Morrow Jore Saxon W. F. Shares W. Als Bird

Omaha Girl Survives 80-Foot Well Fall Three Times

Sinsie Daniels of Omaha dropped into an eighty foot well three times while drawing water. Neighbors and bystanders rigged a rope and lowered others to assist. She sustained multiple injuries including broken bones and skull fracture but survived after hospital treatment.

Sinsie Daniels Omaha Neb Joie Clarkson Volick Louis Bayersdorfer John Hartwell

Marrisa Jardon Marries Former Postmaster General in Stratford

In Stratford on Avon a ceremony united former United States postmaster general Thomas Sumer and Ava dallth daughter of Alderman Col bourne. The wedding drew numerous relatives and friends to Shakespeare Church where the affair was described as open and festive.

James Ts Marrisa Jardon Thormas Sumer United States Speties Church Stratford Ava Dallth Alderman Colbourne Stratford-on-Avon Rome William Whitmes America Margarita

Midwinter Exposition Attends Large Crowds Despite Illness

Topeka’s Midwinter Exposition continues to draw crowds with admissions reaching 3414 on Tuesday, 2821 the day before, and 2040 on the previous year’s close. The show remains popular at popular prices, with Brigham reporting orderly patrons and efforts to avoid rowdiness as Moung Mya’s illness looms as pneumonia risk.

Expositum Company Mamiget Brighwin Topeks Uhat Ulam Brigham Christ Hospital Miouger Brighten Chicago Moung Mya DeMora Graceta DeFora DeMfora Fla

Wire Act Secured and Midwinter Exposition Update

A breezy note reports Al Hoon as the Burmese foot juggler Ming Mya was fired, Will is shows the entertainment. Will appear today. The Brigham management continues a similar vaudeville lineup. Douglas Candy Company aims to expand nationwide with strong kitchen product returns from St. Joseph.

al Hoon Omusger Brighur Ming Mya Willis Vy Douglas Candy Co Cr. Douglas Candy Company United States St. Joseph

Didnt Believe Coffee Was Real Trouble

A customer recounts a long struggle with stomach issues linked to coffee. After trying many remedies without relief, symptoms eased only after switching to Postum. The letter credits Postum for recovery and notes a dealer’s suggestion to contact a bank or merchant for testimony.

Douglas Candies Dominate Market With Roarhound And Lemon Drops

The Douglas company highlights its long standing quality in Roarhound and lemon drops. It notes a past decline in certain standards but credits renewed, meticulous production to restore old excellence. The company emphasizes widespread consumer recognition and mentions Douglas chocolates as a benchmark at their establishment.

Amstl Han Lander Roarhound Anl Douglas Company Dovglas Company Wsita Douglas U and T Booth

Governor Murphy Opposes Stricter Cigarette Law

Camden sources report Governor Franklin Murphy opposes a bill making cigarette sales to minors a misdemeanor with imprisonment. Assemblyman Roberts withdraws the anti cigarette measure after the governor’s disapproval. Murphy, a noted cigarette smoker, says he would rather smoke than be governor, drawing petitions from Women’s Christian Temperance unions.

Camden N. J Franklin Murphy New Jersey John &. Tobert Roberts Murphy Woman’s Christian Temperance Unions

Whitney funeral arrangements in New York for Payne Whitney

Funeral plans for the late Whitney are under way in New York. Payne Whitney, son of the deceased, is expected to arrive from Thomasville Georgia today. Messages of condolence and funeral details are being received from friends and officials.

New York Witham Witney the waYs Payne Whitney Thomasville Sy Ang Msara Wooaiawie Pelutiven

New Haven Hartford Railroad Workers Demand Higher Wages

Workers employed by the New York and New Haven Hartford railroad at East River piers strike for higher wages. They protested delays in loading ships, noting they were paid only twenty cents per day of actual work and now seek one additional cent for the whole day.

New Yorke New Haven Hartford Railroad Gore East River

Local North Topeka Notes and Social Bits

North Topeka column records a busy day with visitors to the city and departures for Chicago,St Louis and Crown Point Ind. Mrs Frank Grear and Mrs G P Kimball are mentioned at home. Skating carnival at Lukens Opera House and Father Washingtons birthday events noted. United community notices include railway track work, church society meetings, and local residents moving or visiting relatives.

Printing Company Mnaas Avenue Guill Silver Ea Lake Frank Grear Chicago G. P. Kimball West Gordon Street Ee Cook Elmont W. B. Whitehead Newmenday Cyrus Wilbourn Charles Cox H.E. Cox Quincy Street Charles McKee St. Louis Mons Josephine Croenberg Kansas City Washington Lukens’ Opera House Charles Swearenger A. H. Kinne Andy Scott Central Avenue Road Emily Travid Gabriel Gay Beast Ren Pen Ie & A Strickter’s Burmone College Noe Max McAdsims Severy Kasann Lawrence City Railway Company Baptist Church

Oakland city election declares officials elected with low turnout

Only 87 votes were cast in Oakland's free election held Tuesday. Mayor J A Briat and Police Judge P P Willan were chosen, plus four council members N B Copeland C M Stockam J N Graft and Bate Van Bante. Polls closed early and Santa Fe Woolen Mill workers could not vote. The council plans to retain the city clerk, pursue city hall construction, and annex school district 16 between Oakland and Topeka to push Oakland toward a population over 2,000 and third-class city status. District 106 has 80 residents.

City of Oakland J. A. Biat P. P. Willan N. B. Copeland C. M. Stockam J. N. Graft Bate van Bante Seth Overd Oubst Nell Santa Fe Topeka

Philips Ready to Lead Shawnee County Assessors

Captain H M Philips city assessor announces his selected assistant assessors and that field work will start in March. The county board ordered the clerk to prepare real estate books by March 1 for the two year cycle, with real estate reassessed while improvements are charged against property.

H. OM. Philips Shawnee Board of County Commissioners Newman

Runaway Injures City Teamster Near Kansas Avenue Bridge

A.C Phillips, a city teamster, was badly hurt this morning when his wagon near the Kansas avenue bridge was overturned after the horses frightened and ran away. He was taken to his home at 25 West Eighth Avenue in the patrol Sabon.

A.C Phillips Wenl Phillips Kansas Avenue Bridge Eighth Avenue

Brief Telegrams from Port Said and Nearby News

Port Said reports U S gunboat arrived en route to Alexandria. A Yale mining lab funding increase is noted for Annapolis. Maryland Senate race shows Isidora Reyner and Walter Smith with Dems leading. Enid Oklahoma reports confiscation of sixteen game birds by Deputy Game Warden Shatter. Hobbs New Mexico: Warner shoots father-in-law over a domestic dispute. suspect in custody.

Port Said U. S aMschiashes Alexaniria Iana Mammon Annapolis Maryland H Hare Raculte Isidora Reyner Walter Smith Louis Eb" McComas Enid Okla Shatter Okene St. Louis

Reduced Hates to New York and Return Via Baltimore

Spring motor trip from Chicago offered at one and one third fare for round trip. Dates of sale unclear. Certificates will be honored within two days. Directions point to Washington, Baltimore and Philadelphia. Glycerine absorbs mixture dries and cracks skin. Satin-Skin Cream offered as remedy.

New York Baltimore & Onio Ranreadd Chets Wuls Chicago Gaye Washington B.C Baltimore Philadelphia J. Ae

None of this will satisfy the Irish says Redmond

London February 1 John Redmond leader of the Irish party declares there is no alternative to home rule in the House of Commons. He accuses the government of evasion on Irish university questions and says past failures will not deter the Irish fight for self government.

Redmond London John Edmond House of Conempos Myramond Ireland

Bonds Refused in Cripple Creek Court Case

In Cripple Creek Colorado the district court declined to approve bonds for Charles Kennison W P Devin and Thomas Freers union leaders charged with conspiracy to wreck a train on the Florence Cripple Creek railroad. Trials for November 12 alleged acts set for March 3 and February 17 for related charges.

Kennison Cripple Creek Colo. Fi Claes

Admission to the hall honors Roosevelt and Hoch

Speakers addressed the audience in German and English with TL M Knowles and Sar Burkholder presiding. The Durdam Indies quartet and a mixed chorus performed. Strong resolutions praised Roosevelt and Hoch and offered congratulatory messages.

TL. M. Knowles Sar Burkholder Occision Durtam Indies Quartette Roosevelt Hoch Hoek

Duffy Resigns and Other News From London and Berlin

William J. Duffy, Nationalist MP for Galway South, resigns amid Irish party turmoil. In Berlin, German forces in Southwest Africa are reported safe as troops retreat toward Cape Town, with plans to appoint a preacher in February. In St Louis a diamond stud worth 21,000 dollars is recovered from a guest at a hotel and a reward offered for its return.

London William J. Duffy Narilament South Galvary Baer Devonport John Eae Willar J. Duffy Land Tea League Cue Gaelic Irish League County Galway Athletic Association Berlin St Louis Diamona Storm Frown Michaals Fradelphia Wil

California Train Special Rates and Tour Details

Fragmentary notice describes $25 Via Santa Fe tickets for travel to a reservation event, with references to liberal stops, chair cars, and a request for attendance by tribal members and associated bands. Names B Kraus and W L Hewitt appear as officials, with locations including North Kansas Avenue. The text is unclear but indicates a formal tribal gathering and travel arrangements.

Ture Ar & TX Fopelia B. M North Kansas Avenue B. Kraus Si Chom W. L. Hewitt

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