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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1904

Page

6

Grand Lodge Sessions Highlight Masonic Week Event

Grand Lodge conducts Itq Sessions in Topeka with Thomas Fitch of Wichita moving up to a higher office. Perry Hoisington and a roster of grand officers attend a reception for visiting dignitaries and the Alamasonic week culminates in a major event at the statehouse.

Thomas Fitch Wichita Masote Tipeku Grand Jodge A. Fo Ant A.M Rosor Hut Atseml Matenichad Witoess Grama Siloim Lodge 2 Topeka Grand Iide Theraby Wit Vishay Teader Alvat Spe Breskair Onl Hrewn Po‘Thames Fitch Wickit Sanvel Peters Newton Bester G Brown Theos Twenty-first Regiment Volusion Perry M Holsington Newteubijal Arch Deusors Yoeeday Aftiraoih Prank & Tvl Mascale eMairs Percy Me Basser Rami Thomas L. Romt Gerund Saline Etward W. Wenant Leavenworth Aaron H. Cusnett Willam St.' Sha- Ser Tropelea Wy Piiky Clurch Pecretary Dae Teile ALO Hinasy Eramlematalen Aaron F Feamdall Frees Howl Newmans Ten Grand Chaplat Fred Welton Erhad Nae The Grand Masonic Lodge of Kansas

Remarkable Cure From Cuticura Remedies

A Philadelphia woman details a severe skin disease cured in one week by Cuticura Resolvent and Ointment after consulting doctors and hospitals. She praised the remedies for rapid relief, lasting cure, and safety, noting her face healed completely within seven days.

Japan Wants It for World Exhibit at St Louis

Japan signals readiness to take Russia's abandoned space for the Louisiana Purchase exposition in St Louis. Officials announce that any exhibit space unused by Russia will be repurposed for Japan. The Russian commission has not yet arrived. details of Cia’s plans remain under study.

Russia St Louis St. Petersburg Austin Majine Ota Trotwaar Russi Japan Huesia CIA

Radium Painkiller Found In Mineral Water Study

Chicago reports from Ann Asher at the University of Michigan claim radium treated water can relieve pain. Immersion of a sealed tube in distilled water for two hours yields a radioactive solution used to inject into patients. Trials show pain relief in cancer and other cases, with some patients stopping morphine use after treatment.

Chicago the Tribune Ann Asher Michstra University of Michigan

Mrs Hossack Free From Murder Conviction In Iowa

Winterset Iowa February seventeenth Mrs Ks hossw-ik convicted of murdering her husband while he slept and sentenced to prison now free on motion of the state the case reappearing was stricken from the docket and the defendant discharged The crime cited as one of the most atrocious The husband an aged man murdered during sleep and the killer reportedly claimed an intruder but was arrested at the grave and repeatedly convicted then granted new trial and later a third trial ended similarly Towne Quits Silver New York February seventeenth former Senator Charles A Towne declares before a Democratic club that the defeat of the silver policy is needed from his view

Winterset Earet Horxwik Hosesek Anamosa Seome

The Old Plea He Didn’t Know It Was Loaded

A coffee drinker details how caffeine harmed his heart and nerves and caused weight loss, vomiting, and diarrhea. After years of misdiagnosed indigestion, he credits Postum with curing his symptoms when he stopped coffee. He recalls attempting coffee again and relapsing, then quitting for good after reading about Postum’s benefits.

Doctors Are Busy Chicago Hospitals Crowded to Overflow

The busy city hospitals in Chicago are overflowing with patients as the number of beds remains insufficient. County hospital reports 13 patients and one vacant bed while large hospitals face similar strain. last week the health department logged 661 deaths with influenza and related bronchitis cases prominent among causes.

Chicago Health Department

Democrats’ West Divided Over Silver and Free Coinage

The discussion centers on the party platform as western Democrats signal willingness to relegate the silver issue. The speaker argues free coinage is settled by a growing gold supply and that public interest remains low while policies stay unchanged.

Democrats of the West

Millie James Weds Edward Stacheler in NY Hotel Ceremony

New York, Feb 17 Anttie James daughter of actor Louis James married Edward Stacheler a sugar magnate in the Savoy hotel parlor at 2 pm. Civil contract by Justice Dugre Maurice Mendham attended. Bride wore pearl gray gown with Paquin skirt and lace. They plan to reside in New York. not yet announced home.

New York Anttie James Louis James Sarah Crews Frances Hodgson Burnetts Edward Stachelbers Savey

Legislation Fails To Ease London Witten Trade Crisis

A Commons question today acknowledged the witten trade crisis causes anxiety though legislation on futures gambling would not fully remedy it. The solution proposed centers on expanding supply sources across the empire, with Feb 17 noted in the report.

London House of Commons

Water Works Case: City Debates Restoration Plans

Tonight's council meeting will decide two resolutions amid debate over restoring the water plant after flood damage. Mayor Bergundthal urges measured action and supports letting experts assess the plant while revisiting readiness to purchase. Wolf's action questions city options as officials seek solid water pressure targets and a path to reliability.

S. T. Howe C. V. Wolf President Street Water Company Wolf Bergundthal Chicago State Journal Naed Ar

Fragmentary note on charity for war orphans and savings

A damaged OCR fragment mentions a woman sending her month’s savings to assist orphans, with figures like 26 shillings and references to families of soldiers and peace. The text is incomplete and offers limited context about the charitable appeal.

Expert Packer Seeks Topeka Household Relocation

W J Voss of the Topeka Upholstering Company at 608 Jackson street handles packing and moving household goods. He has assisted Rud at 1276 Tyler street and 603 Tyler street, with J C Collins at the state house noting the service. Lee Knisht, a Topeka pioneer of 35 years, reports Voss has been busily engaged for several days packing Knitsht’s household items.

W. J. Voss Topeka Jackson Street Tyler Street Jobs C. Collins State House Rud Lee Knitsht

Notable Detective Anna Fay Seeks Noah Long’s Body

Anna Eva Fay, famed for “prone sight,” joins a World enterprise search for Noah Long’s body in the Raw river. Sheriff Mendenhall and Metropolitan police back the effort, with crowds watching as Fay and aides begin at the old Twenty fourth street bridge to locate the presumed body.

Anna Eva Fay Crawford Theater Noah Long Raw River Anna Eva Pay Miss Fay Noah Tang S Mendenhall Wyandotte Coun Metropolitan Police Sunflower State Sheriff Mendenhall

City water works blamed on private ownership delays

The article argues ten months after the June flood the plant repairs should be complete. It contends the water company delays harm service and suggests city ownership would ensure prompt restoration. It cites inability to obtain materials as a factor and urges city action or purchase to secure reliable service.

Spot Hs Iden Chicago

Japanese Celebrate 2564th Anniversary in St Louis

In St Louis on February 17 a large gathering marked the 2564th anniversary of the first emperor's accession. Prominent city residents attended the imperial Japan celebration observed by the World's date commission. The St Louis Women's Club hosted the event, decorated in Japanese style, with about thirty members of the local Japanese colony present.

St. Louis Date

Fragmentary note on Norcia and a museum purchase

The fragment names Norcia an ancient Etruscan city and a purchase by Jacob Rogers of valued pieces for a museum shortly before his death. Chicago date February 17 notes the faculty of the college of arts has decided that

Norcia Vitrobo Htel Metro- Ss Exintente Jacob Rogers Museum Chicago College of Wherel Arts

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