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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
2
Miss Barton L. A. Stebbins of Topeka to represent a famous woman in a pending case as one of two attorneys slated to appear for her. The other attorney is named in the proceedings and the matter involves notable legal interests.
An important hearing centers on Miss Horton's leadership of the American Red Cross. L. A. Stebbins of Topems is retained as counsel for Miss Barton, amid charges of misconduct before a commission appointed by a special act. Key opponents include former officials and prominent attorneys, with a push for a full inquiry into Red Cross finances and administration.
A local voice argues customers deserve fair prices at the drug store and suggests a pharmacist can be a good businessperson. The speaker, Frank Hopart of 500 West Tenth, asserts that price fairness benefits both public and shopkeepers.
The article details attorney Stebbing stating no charges yet against Miss Barton as the commission halts the investigation at her request. It notes the Red Cross funds total in the hundreds of thousands, its annual financial reporting, Barton’s prominent European Red Cross role, and the Geneva treaty framework granting access to aid during wars.
A meeting of the society produced the withdrawal of the president and cabinet officers from the official papers at Mr Roosevelt's request. It is believed the president may be reinstated once the divestication clears up the organization’s difficulties.
Prudential Insurance Company of America reports major growth in 1908 highlighted by over five million policies in force and a life insurance payout reaching 91 million dollars. Reinsurance payments surpass 204 thousand dollars with a large surplus of 16 million. Home Office in Newark, N J offers information on guaranteed protection and dividends to policyholders.
A cablegram from Russia's commissioner general reports that due to the war with Japan the imperial guard band will not be sent to St. Louis. The Imperial Guard is the czar's elite force and favorite army unit.
Ad claims White Ribbon Remedy cures alcohol addiction and restores health, with claims of nerve calming and willpower boosts. Sold by Drugists and by Mrs A M Townsend of a temperance union, with trial package offered and money-back guarantee. Also advertised by a Topeka agent and Druggist in Kansas.
A Kansas reader, long a Republican, denounces a paper driven campaign against Governor Bailey and Hoch. He accuses Topeka Capital and Kansas City Star of backing a massive railroad friendly machine, questions Hochs silence on Kelly, and cites Kelly as embezzler with ties to farm tax shifts and railroad favoritism. The letter, dated February 10 1908 from Kingman Kansas, warns Republicans about backing Kelly and laments the partys tarnished name.
A fragment describes using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to relieve lung congestion. It claims the remedy digests muck, frees expectoration, opens accretions, cures fevers, and prevents pneumonia, promising a complete cure in less time than other treatments.
Otis B Thayer stars in Sweet Clover at the Crawford last night. Adelaide Thurston originated the role and saves the piece, which critics deride as weak, commonplace, and even absurd with a far fetched Boston fancy dress scene. Thayer is capable but miscast as a tottering old man in an underwhelming work.
J W Belknap and wife transfer to H A Pres tom for 96 dollars lots 719 to 729 inclusive High land avenue East HI Flood Stops Paper Mall York Pa Feb 11 The back water from the ice gorge near New Holland causes greatest flood known at York Haven Water extinguishes fires in York Haven paper mills work suspended The 30 foot race wall of the York Haven power plant is entirely under water Water falling slowly
It promises to make the toilet enjoyable by removing stains and roughness, preventing prickly heat and chafing, and leaving skin white and soft. In the bath it allegedly provides a glow and exhilaration unmatched by common soap, claiming vigor and a mild Turkish bath sensation.
A severe storm capsized a small boat off Alabat island in Luson. Officials returning from a festival drowned, including teachers Burch and Grace MacGrew, contract surgeon F. Tetamore, J. Williams of the board of health, a doctor, and two natives.
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