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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1903

Page

3

Gained Weight and Heart Cure Claim Promises

Patient reports weight gain and improved health after using Heart Cure promoted by Dr Medical Co. advertisement claims heart weakness is common and offers testimonial support for a remedy from Elkhart. The fragment outlines suffering, insomnia, and relief after treatment with a tone typical of period medical ads.

Poe Seredree N . Sayy Montesa Perea Heart Ecase Lenares Dr Medical Co Elkhart

Untitled crime note with scattered names and details

Fragmented OCR text describes a robbery case, court proceedings, and accused individuals with damaged, unclear names. It mentions a farmer and a farmstead, a jury belief in the tenor story, and references to a court appearance and sentencing implications, all conveyed in a garbled local newspaper style.

Eddie Hanlon and Young Corbett Set for San Francisco Bout

Eddie Hanlon at peak form and Young Corbett in training near Octus Beach. Crowds in Frisco eager for the Denver lad showdown. Corbett’s camp reports strong road work with ten rounds with Monte Aten. Updates note Levy’s Hayes Valley club backing and a potential Hughesville match against Terry McGovern.

Sin Brancisre Young Corbett Eddie Hanlon Ubis City Bay Aeris Levy Hayes Valley Athletic Club Terry McGovern Levy Corbett Susi Francisco Fierr Urbet Octus Beach Monte Aten Eat ‘Sartent Hunton Adn

Brainer McDaniel Questions American Derby Favorite Start

Brainer McDaniel doubts the American Derby favorite will start. trainer Wishard defends Salvator progeny with hopes of clear readiness. The West’s top trainee’s stance fuels surprise as Naw’s Futurity win looms contextually.

Savabble Brainer McDaniel Memphis Skvatio Daniel Apeik McDainiel Wishard Hite MeDaniel Salvator

MUNOe SO MEET JENKINS In Catch-As-Catch-Can Wrestling

New York is set for a catch-as-catch-can wrestling program featuring Uaxerey who whipped Cian Uefries while Tom Jenkins was noted as a favorite. The confrontation kicks off March 3 as winter yields to the wrestling season with expected top contenders and horses in the Harlem Handicap lineup.

Muneoe Jenkins New York Uaxerey Cian Uefries Tom Jenkins Otsy

Standings in Chi city bowling and racing notes

A fragmented report notes five men class bowling at 4 oclock with players from Chicago including Olen, Wheeler, and Carter. The Columbias team Standars of Chicago faline Badier s Chicago. Ten Chicago teams are in prison with no other cities having the honor of even two games. Racing at New Orleans and New York is mentioned with a street railway handicap as a feature. The distance was one and twelve of the trent dnuscissar Doriés at the track. The net value of the stake to the winner was $100.

Fve Olearss Wheleya Cart Tera Tin Columbss Faline Badiers Chicago Tyro Feame New Ories Anit Aptard Harves

Wesley Bicentenary Sermon and Celebration in New York

President s atm bicchtonary Celebration planned in Carnexte hall to honor John Wesley founder of Methodism. Speakers include Dr James Day and Bishop Id ye G Andrews. Address notes Wesley’s gospel, growth of Methodism in America, and ecumenical calls amid Presbyterians in New York.

John Wesley Carnexte Hall New York Dr. Tames Fe John University Ye G. Andrews Bowie Pilty-deventh Werner Aster New York City Bonnevelt Methodista Presbyterian Purples John Wretey America Meurer London Vehovle

Twelve real gold bricks dent to Army Office in Helena Mont

Registered mail shipment of twelve gold bricks valued at over 32000 dollars arrived in Helena from Chicago. Nine bricks weighed about 1050 ounces and were wrapped in cloth with hemp or cordage, while ten of the smaller bricks were refined at Warwerks. The bricks were tracked by parcels with varying postage, and the package was to be forwarded to Philadelphia next week.

Helena Mont Helens Monk United States Feeeus County Jang Wi Gates John A. Drake Chicago Warwerks Turmi Ster Teller Sucy Han

Garden City residents oppose liquor permit bid after four years

Kansas news item reports Garden City citizens contesting an alcohol license application. The long-advocated permit faces local scrutiny after four years since a drug store last received such approval, highlighting community resistance and regulatory debate.

Garden City

Town free of joints and a Marysville fire showing

Fragmented report notes a Little Child Pataliy burned in Marysville amid a broader, garbled discussion of petitions and permits. The piece mentions probate judge hearings, opposition to licensing and a spring plan tied to crops and partners, with unclear local events and concerns.

Settling Dispute Sparks May Meeting in Emporis

Reamen and Woodmen Soth prepare to meet in Emporis in May as tensions between groups flare over a carnival timing. The Mineral Wells lodge plans a parallel Red Men event, while both factions arrange gatherings at local hotels. Negotiations promise to protect attendees and minimize clashes between rival factions.

Reamen Emporis Minlera Whalen Ameria Thin City

Unclear Names Report From Neodesia Inquiries

A damaged OCR fragment references J. G. Harney John Staniey Wen Hasde4 and Biner with mentions of a Neodesia man writing to the United States Treasury and receiving a reply about searches and a government train robbery. The text is garbled and cannot confirm details or outcomes.

Thors Harney J. G. Harney John Staniey Wen Neodestia

Revolver Drawn In Church Sparks Alarm In Town

A revolver was drawn in a church meeting after a man named Beilcott, recently released on bond for three counts in a court case, confronted a whisky seller. The minister restrained him as townsfolk fled, and by noon the minister had not been heard from, according to Independence Reporter.

Pertans Ted Beilcott Builivett

Stock Yards Firm Faces Acquisition Over Slated Purchase

Unclear notes describe a complex purchase related to stock yards operations near Kaw and nearby counties. The fragment mentions a real estate office, a July timeline, and potential extensions of cattle herds tied to the stock yards, with legal or corporate actions by a Stock Yards company and associated creditors unsure of the final ownership.

Gary Enim Ferme Kaw Athorshol Devines Tim Fe

Hidden Treasure Fever Grips Town After Buried Loot Discovery

Residents buzz as a reported buried treasure tale spreads through the area. Local officials urge caution while curious locals flock to the scene and speculate on old legends, with a few claiming sightings near a landmark and hints of historical links.

Butcher Sold Bad Meat and Got Six Months Jail

Winfield Kansas February 26 Ben Skaticky ran a meat market for years and was tried for knowingly selling diseased meat. He received six months in the county jail after evidence showed a lumpjaw cow with diseased inns, Noor and under wie DOSER was sold to customers without knowledge. Citizens express anger over the affair and some have quit the business. The case was vigorously prosecuted to deter others.

Winfielikan Ben Skaticky Justice Webb Torrance Winfelt Wintlethere Afm Gitrom

New Telephone Line Union Telephone and Telegraph Formed

A new company with capital of £100,000 forms at Beloit to build a telephone and telegraph line. The Junction City and Minneapolis lines join Beloit interests to create the Union Telephone and Telegraph. Stock in the new venture will be held by the joining entities.

Junction City Kan Beloit Union Telephone and ‘Telegraph Som- Wate Minmittan Attiene Minnespolis Beloit Telephone Companie Junwtion City FED Union Tele Dione Apion Topeka Commack Mars

Dayter Signs Livingstone to Deryton Cadet Team

The newspaper item notes Dayter signing Livingstone to the Deryton squad, with Livingstone hailed as fast on field routes. It mentions racing at Prisco and a win by Hand Watee over Theo, Casning Cinianind, plus weather affecting recent events. Jockey Shaw accompanies New York’s Big Seaver titles. bowling results from Indianapolis show 69 free men earning cash prizes around 50175 dollars.

Prisco Pavia Watee Theo Casning Cinianind New York Shaw Bin

Trunk Line Work Between Abilene and Topeka Planned

A new line project will begin before May 1 to connect Abilene and Topeka with a switch near Kanees City. The work aims to expand routes between the two states and improve service across the region.

Abilene Topeka Qtates Kanees City

Mystery at Wellington: Sudden Death of Mrs Fisher

In Wellington Kansas a hotel death probe follows Mrs. W. W. Fisher’s sudden demise at Landreth Hotel after arriving from Pueblo. Officials inspect the scene including a ring clipping and a tin box of jewelry. Fisher claims to be a laborer, teacher, and from Shearny Nebraska, with Livy en route to Clarendon Texas.

Fisher Wellington Kan Woroner W. W. Fisher Landreth Hotel Iis Pueblo Livy Claréndon Tex Clarendon Pigher Helms HL Jonglock Sie

Despondent Cooper's Deed In Kansas City

Richard Bren, a 20 year old cooper, shot at Tim Elf Attelied the chef lung at First Street and Riverview Avenue in Kansas City Kansas. The wound was not fatal and Brace tried to shoot again but was stopped by S Sherman. Brace rests at 76 South First Street. He is married with children. Family says he had been drinking heavily, and this led to his attempt.

Cooper Richard Brace Kansas City Kas Kan Richard Bren Lung First Street Riverview Avenue Brace FP. S. Sherman Tate Rave South First Street

Huston Tryout Shocks Winfield in Sigma Scoring Spotlight

Local tryout scene at Winfield Kansas features Huston youngster Nichate Five and Charley Nichols, with Fukton and Glue Stockings in attendance. Nichols shows promise as utility man, Huston earns immediate interest, negotiations opened for services.

Kapses City Eee Charley Nichols Dharry Fukton Winnoeld Kaw Huston Eld Une Winteld Sineala

Primaries Set for March 9 in Kans City Dems Nominate by Direct Vote

Kansas City Kansas February 36 The Democratic committee uses a plan to nominate a city ticket by primary rather than convention. The polls will be open Tuesday March 9 from clock to clock in their town. Candidates for various offices must file notices between March 4 and noon March 6 to appear on the official ballot.

Kanses City Kas

Child Burned to Death in Fire Tragedy

A young child died after a house fire that rapidly burned through the home. Neighbors and the mother attempted to intervene but could not save the child who succumbed after hours of suffering. An investigation into the cause and circumstances was noted by local authorities.

Sam Abe Mir Hitler Nile Chasyna Werneeday Uve

McPharaohs Mevherson Sale Opens Batch of Stock

A chaotic sale at McPharaos Mevherson, Kas draws stockbreeders from nearby states as sixty head of cattle sell for prices from fuel to 9000 each. A fashion of local mishaps emerges with Mrs Richardnow nearly overdosed on morphine after a mistaken dose, and a boy near Harding charged with an eye injury from a wagon whip. Police actions follow in Chanute and Independence as trials continue.

Borss McPharaos- Mevherson Kas Collistee Wik Terie Ysis Nebetska Miieburt Harges

Paine's Celery Compound Praised by Kingston Man

Eighteen years of suffering ended after using Paine's Celery Compound. Horace Clearwater of Kingston New York describes agony from pain and humors before discovering relief after three bottles. He asserts he is now forty and in better health, crediting the remedy for his recovery.

Horace Clearwenter Kingston N.Y Paine

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