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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1904

Page

2

Bernebody onte-way ys Tow wid ride Ni ot coma hike

Local oddities mix with court notes and community updates. Mentions Bernebody and a one-way project, a probate court jury ruling, a drowning accident, a car show in Chicago, and a visit to Washburn College. Also notes Salvation Army clothing drives and a Philippine trade context.

Bernebody J. B Mershall Mick Une George Barabest Chicago Iidt Clem Deurcher Clyde Baylor Wakarusa Offerine Wis Katherine T. Wintrode J.T. Wintrode Norman Plast Teaver Washington, D. C Salvatinn Army Jold Ti Pa Louis Philippine Island

Mass of Sores Cured by Cuticura Remedies

A Chicago mother reports her son suffered a severe itching rash with widespread sores. After multiple doctors failed, Cuticura ointment and cleansers were used, bandages peeled skin but wounds dried and healed. She credits Cuticura with a complete recovery and renewed health for her boy.

Bose Wattam Chicago Mr. Wattam

Seven Firemen Hurt In Chicago Lumber District Fire

A blaze in Chicago’s lumber district destroyed the Wintermeyer and related firms after starting at Wilce Lumber on Twenty first and Allport. Wind fanned the flames, injuring seven firefighters including N C Marggrat who died later. five more were hurt when a wall section collapsed. Fire crews faced rapid spread to Chicago Picture Backing, Chicago Table Company and others before containment.

Chicago Wilce Lumber Company Twenty-first Allport Streets Allport Street Mac Department Wittermeyer Bames Chicago Picture, Hacking Company Chicago Table Company Chicago Picture Backing Company Wintermeyer Company N. C. Marggrat Wintermeyer

Strauss Buys Quarries and Railway Interest

Strauss former Topeka police chief gains an interest in the Dp and KG railway, aiming to complete a line to town within months. He notes a wagon road to the shipping point and mentions Br. Steanee’s prior role as general agent for the Tentine Diamond company, now retired for a year.

Strauss Topeka Dp & KG Railway

Bank Closed in New York Under Federal Direction

National Bank of New York was ordered closed by the Comptroller of the Currency. Edward Sidgrey was named receiver. The bank’s failure is attributed to mismanagement, with loans and business volume significantly down as assets dwindled.

New York National Bank of New York Inday Tealler Hank Edward Sidgrey Businen Fond Hte Miwitys Washington Feo New Yorke

Unclear fragment hints at large estate figures and names

Fragmentary OCR text mentions estimates around 335000 and ties to New York and London amid unnamed parts, with references to Bremen and Luhrmann & Son. The readable items are scattered and lack a coherent event or date for a fuller summary.

Bremen Luhrmann & Son Safed Ahaa New York London

Temperance Union Convention Program Summary

Kansas political and religious leaders outline a multi day temperance convention agenda. speakers include Hon. T. Simons, Rev. O proma Ena, Hon. John G. Woolley, and Rev. Mary Sibbitt. sessions cover local option, government relations to liquor traffic, law enforcement, moral courage, and anti liquor work with music from Capital City Male Quartette and Wilcox Brothers.

Creda Oe Bay Coburn Uuis Resolu Creden Roxie T. Simons Garnwell Osseae Ottawa Lottie A Christian Eee Capital City Syma Kansas Pwittaas Allen White O Proma Judee Rom Faz PF Garver Topeka Ben. J. W. Breidenthal Kansas City H. & Lewis Hutchinson Margaret Hill McCarter Dexter Rev. C. R H.C. Bradbury Eineain Jet Witcox Hott Bila W. Brown Holton J.B. Larimer HT. Trice Winfield Salina A. Cadyay Hutchinnens W. A Bet Wilcox F.N. Lynch Wichita America Wilcox Brothers David Bowie John G. Woolley Chicago A. m M_ T. Lo J. B. Cook Chetopa Robert Liddell Galena Morales Heringtons Esconia Fee. John Geo. F. Sallmeider El_Dorado Wilcox Mary Sibbitt E. Pes Dayia Raina Emory Pearson Law Tvet Anthox Brothers Anti-saloon League LN. Metash Iowa Anti-saloon League Jesus Topska Quartette

City abandon brick bridge plan at Best Eighth Avenue

City Engineer McCabe deems vitrified brick arch across the Shungu nutga impractical due to high foundation costs and extensive abutment excavation. A steel bridge would avoid excavation and waterway issues, though vitrified brick could be desirable and possibly feasible later.

McCabe Eighth Avenue Clear City

Bargain Furnishing Goods Listing With Wide Range

A dense catalog of men’s and children’s clothing and footwear with deep discounts. Includes handkerchiefs socks dress shirts hats underwear and shoes, plus suits overcoats and pants in varied prices and wool and non wool fabrics. Local sale touts drastic reductions and value comparisons to higher priced stores.

Children’s Union

Bridge of Brick Arches Explored as Cheaper Alternative

City plans show a novel brick arch bridge using interlaced arch and cement to form a solid brick masonry, aiming to rival steel in durability and cost. If feasible, it could revolutionize local bridge building, replacing small spans with a cheaper, durable option. Plans are experimental and under review by the city council.

Ridge Bulldine Toneka Megensary Eantine Baineer Momab East Eighth Avenue

Sailor insurrection threat over gunboat incident in Caribbean waters

Washington cables reveal Rear Admiral Wise in command of the training squadron in Dominican waters orders protection of American shipping. Reports say a government gunboat fired on the Clyde line steamer New York, provoking official indignation and a possible seizure of the gunboat by Admiral Wise, potentially to Gastar.

Washington Wise Dominican New York Asl Navy Department Wie

Organ Recital Postponed by First M E Church

Organ recital scheduled for Friday evening February 1st at the First M E Church is postponed to a later date, with no new time announced. The notice advises attendees to watch for updates and apologizes for the inconvenience.

St the First M. & Church

Ice Flood Strains Susquehanna Across York and Lancaster

York and Lancaster, Pennsylvania report the Susquehanna River at peak levels unseen since 1873. York’s county bridge to Weisler’s Island collapsed. Kerbaugh & Co. railway equipment washed away. Tracks under water near Bainbridge render four freight trains stalled. floodwaters comparable to June 1899. Wilkes-Barre sees a 1.4 inch drop but expects a greater flood with night thaw. Residents cling to upper floors as ice-jams persist. boats and ice-clearing efforts continue along major gorges.

York Susquehana WATE Lancaster McCall's Ferry Bainbridge Susquehanna River Pennsylvania Railroad Pennsylvania Marietta Wilkeshaere Wilkesharre Susquehanna Wig Kipp’s Run Berwick

Leininger fumigators fail. formaldehyde supply returned

The city health department's fumigation project with Leininger devices failed to yield results. The plot and several cases of specially prepared solid formaldehyde were sent back to the agents, with instructions on the precise amounts needed for fumigation.

Leininger

Fifteen Die In Ottawa Sand Point Train Collision

Ottawa Ont Feb 10 revised history of the lead notes 15 dead from yesterday’s collision of two Soo trains near Sand Point. Engineers J J Jackson and others listed among the deceased and injured 20 persons. Names include Robinson express messenger Beene Dolpus Sequim Calhut Pouliet Higgins and two unknown shanty men.

Ottawa M. LA Bruit

Washburn Quartette Concert at First Christian Church

Washburn Quartette led by Clyde Allen Elmer Hill Bert Sutton and Gordon Crow will give a concert at the First Christian church Monday. Under Prof George B Penny of Washburn College music department they have had a successful season with trips and Topeka appearances.

Washburn First Christian Washburn Quartette Clyde Allen Elmer Hill Bert Sutton Gordon Crow George B. Penny Washburn College Hhen Topeka Thackeray

Wine of Cardui Promises Quick Relief for Women

An advertisement urges women to try Wine of Cardui claiming many testimonials like Mrs. Scott support its effectiveness. It emphasizes safety from female experience and promises to stop dragging pains with a $1.00 bottle, urging treatment today.

Mrs. Scott Cardus

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