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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1903
Page
4
Coroner jury in Wichita explores a death scene linked to chloral hydrate. The victim’s last statements to his landlady claim the drug was administered with intent to steal his money. Tests and witness testimony reveal inconsistencies, with a key buyer named in the inquiry and the case moving toward formal findings in September nineteen hundred.
A scrambled report describes Dodge City political candidates and a sprawling 1000 acre cattle ranch in Croley and Elle counties. It notes clashes over land, a wedding in Newton, and a carnival in Sewtyne, mentioning Grand Eummitt and Purchases by Vergusen and Durtee owners amid tension.
The page reports Roy Evans taking to Hannibal and notes community events including a fire incident and local civic matters. It mentions bids and awards in progress, court actions, and several names tied to county and city affairs alongside brief notes on education and public notices.
The Nation’s league batting leader and home run champion details are given for 1902. Crawford leads in runs and batting with near records, Beckley tops Cincinnati and New York in power, Wagner and Leach post high totals, with Keeler and others sharing the long hitting honors. Pittsburgh’s team strength is noted by total hits, doubles, triples, and home runs, with names like Beckley, Crawford, Wagner appearing in a dense recap of the season’s hitting feats.
Announcement from the New York Jockey Club sets western derbies with March 14 Kentucky Derby feature and April 23 Cumberland Derby at Newmarket. The Kentucky Derby leads opening day of Louisville Football Club on May 2, plus Laronia Derby June 20 and Amer igum Derby to settle. Thirty seven lists remain, entries heavy from Kentucky Amelia Eastine Sechlee and others.
Citizens in a northern valley area raise 2500 dollars to back a baseball franchise amid a wave of community support. The effort follows calls by Harrie and Brewster and targets establishing the Lola team under new management, with subscriptions turning over and formal awarding planned. Nearby cities listed include Joplin Fort Springfield Nevaia Pittahueg and New York figures involved in discussion.
A promotional piece touts Dr Kilmore's Swamp-Root as a sure cure for kidney and bladder ailments. It promises relief from nerves fatigue rheumatism and heart concerns, with an offer to send a free sample and a health book by mail to readers of the Topeka State Journal.
In Salley, a man cured his kidney trouble with Kilmer Swamp-Root after trying other remedies. He recounts relief from pale water in the back and general benefit to health. He praises the remedy and recommends it to fellow sufferers.
Kansas City fire assistant chief Henderson lauds Swamp Root as a tonic for kidney weakness and fatigue. He cites long service and exposure to weather, endorsing the remedy as a trusted medicine used by Kansas City firefighters and claiming wide popularity. Sample bottle offered by mail.
A reader from Topeka describes relief from groin pains using Swamp Root and endorses the remedy in a letter to the editor. An offer from Dr Kilmer & Co. promises samples and urges readers to mention the State Journal. The notice cites Binghamton New York as the company address and advertises a one dollar bottle size.
Reports from Memphis and San Francisco describe unsettled betting actions on horses Tick Bernardie and McTheaney, with wagers up to 25,000 and the Great Western racehorse ready to back McChesney Easterner. Washington club management shifts surface amid conference turmoil as New York league matters loom.
Three girls ages 23 and 16 years, Ma ule Jortens of 16 Morgan avenue Williamsbore, Kate Mucs of 215 Staane Street, and Old Agres Sorcy of 3 Keip Street, were severely injured when a bottle containing coffee placed on a red hot stove exploded during a crowd at a store.ambulance surgeon Sheutech found burns on faces and arms. they declined hospital care and were sent home.
Washington reports the new French ambassador to the United States, Jean Orien Antoine Jules Jueserandt, arrives with his wife Elsie Richards, an American-born woman. He is a noted diplomat and appears among the few ambassadors who have brought American spouses.
A New Jersey family home on Park Avenue Hawthorn experiences a fatal blaze. A Newfound placeholder dog rushed into the burning house to save five year old son and father both trapped by flames, but the dog died in the effort. The family, including a crippled boy, escaped moments after, as doors failed and flames closed all exits.
A lengthy study by Professor Jonke argues trusts largely control raw materials raising finished product prices. The commission hears testimony with limited evidence from producers, concluding higher costs drive price inflation across tin plate, white pine, and other commodities.
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