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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Jan 07, 1904

Page

8

Ivory Soap Endorsed for Hospitals and Surgical Use

Clean linen, pure food and personal cleanliness are essential in healing. Ivory Soap, praised for purity, is stated as best for wards and operating rooms, hospital kitchens, and laundry. It has been tested by microscopists and chemists and found free from impurities and is now used in hospitals, training schools, and general medical and surgical work.

Broadway Rochester N. X Bright Warner Mr. Murray Bate Atl Council Warner's Safe Care Co N. Y

Bliss testimony on silver service to be examined in cashier case

Washington December 5 The Associated Press secured Brig Gen T Bina testimony before a naval inquiry into silver plate alleged to have moved across the customs. Bina stated he believed the package was destined for the palace and that he acted to prevent loss or misdirection while denying improper influence. He defended his actions as military necessity under orders.

Washington Bina Guiy Fiey Fennter Hanne Larey Biles Joleine Havana Fer Manns Bee Waa Dutvene Cister Howe Foraker Flewilbese Senate Bliss Custom House Fianna Teauiret Timace Bigg Edo Elisa Hanna Jeirral Bite Proctor Arden Sout General Wood United States Bjix Iiss Easton Lhouse

Trains Collide on Brooklyn Elevated Rail. Three Die

Telegraphs report three tramemen killed in a Brooklyn Elevated collision. Other wires note a large block fire in Wick blocks and damage to several stores. Reports from London and Sydney add political and industrial updates, including regional governance changes and maritime orders.

Augustin Bani Am

Presbyterian Church Planned for North Topeka

The Second Presbyterian congregation of North Topeka plans a new $15 000 brick church at Jackson and Gordon streets after winter. Architect John Youthers of Topeka submitted winning plans featuring a basement social room, dining area, kitchen, a 40x28 Sunday school space, five classrooms, and a 42x42 foot octagonal auditorium with a domed ceiling and radiating pews.

Second Presbyterian North Topeka Jackson and Gordon Streets Chicago Los Angeles John Youthers Topeka Sunda Auditorum Les Seatinir Exquicity

North Topeka school plans 12 room building with 40 thousand cost

At a special board of education meeting the plan for a new 12 room North Topeka school was approved with a 40000 bond goal to replace the Quincy building after flood damage. Bids will be split for walls and roof completion and for full construction, with occupancy not expected before February 1903.

Board of Education North Topeka North Topeict Quincy North Hide EE. Miller Miller Topeka North Topeks Mi. Holloway Holloway Sul

Dietrich Bribery Case Deluges Omaha Courtroom

In Omaha on January 7 the Dietrich bribery case before United States District Judge Van Deventer drew a crowded room. State officials, lawyers, and judges attended as spectators, including Miss Gertrude Dietrich, the senator’s daughter, as the jury securing proceedings began.

Omaha United States Charles H. Dietrich United States District Court Gertrude Dietrich Vandeventer Dietrich Congress

Grant township and county agree on jetty project funds

Lawrence Kansas January 7 trustees of Grant township and county commissioners discuss funding jetties along the Kaw river. The county gives seven dollars, Grant township adds one dollar to support the dyke work. A special meeting for tomorrow night is planned. Chairman Beott Wood travels to Kansas City to consult with Union Pacific engineer Eye about starting work next Tuesday. Union Pacific offers to build the dyke portion while local funds cover jetty construction.

Lawrence, Kaw Board of Trustees Grant Townskit Board of County Commissioners Grant Township Kaw River Board of Bounty Commissioners Lawrence Furnesh Beott Wood Sas City Cher Eye Union Pactic Tsa Dodo Toneka Parsons C. H. Smith Kelsey Republican County Central Committee Atchison County First Lutheran Church D. BE. Vanderheyden Martha Vanderheyden C. E. Foote Hanna Collins Myers Construction Company Towa Rock Island Pullmans United States W. H. Mackey Willard Mir. Mackey Junction City Hailey F. D. Wilson Great Bend Attorney General's Department Shawnee County Kansas Nebraska Missouri Kansas City Grace Griffith Madixon Street Topeka, Frankfort & Northwestern Railroad Boards of South Carolina Kansas Department of Agriculture Coburn Kansas State Temperance Union Topeka League Baseball Association Gus Alberts Wiliam Tinker Asiss Carrie SheMeld Robert Caldwell

White Ribbon Remedy claimed to cure drunkenness

An advertises a "White Ribbon Remedy" that allegedly cures drunkenness by secretly dosing patients in tea or coffee. It promises tasteless, odorless administration and claims success across abstainers, tipplers, and hard drinkers, with endorsements from women’s temperance groups and free information upon request.

Anna Moore Colin

HomeNews Snap Shots Show Local Notes and Events

A string of brief items from Topeka recounts births, divorces, and local happenings. King Dodo arrives in Parsons after a Toneka showing, church meetings, rail and streetcar upgrades, and political shifts. Wrecks, rescues, rewards, and construction progress fill the snippets with names and places across Kansas.

Murray and Mack at Crawford in their Broadway Night farce

The Crawford last night hosted Murray and Mack in a boastfully described night of slapstick. Critics debated whether the performers were the original duo or a later imitator while noting the routine's strenuous dancing and variable reception from the audience.

Murray and Mack Crawford Broadway Murray and Mack

Clarke Named Receiver for International Fire Engine Co

Emery has appointed James RL Clarke of New York as executive, with Charles E Kimball of Summit New Jersey acting as receiver for the International Fire Engine company. The nine million dollar corporation operates plants in New York Baltimore Chicago Cleveland St. Paul and Elizabeth New Jersey, among other locations.

I Emery James RL Clarke New York Charles E Kimball Summit N. J International Fire Engine Company Baltimore Chicag Cleveland St. Paul Eimsra

Secretary Shaw bids $33 600 for Leavenworth Soldiers Home

Treasury Secretary Shaw submits to Congress a request for $33 600 to fund Leavenworth Soldiers Home improvements. The plan includes barracks, conservatory, chaplain quarters, greenhouse, and roadway repairs totaling the amount.

Washington Shaw Treasury Department Congress Secretary of War Leavenworth Soldiers’ Home Main Avenue

Washburn plans limited baseball schedule and vacay shift

Washburn College faculty caps spring baseball to ten school days. A proposed vacation change from late March to mid April aims to aid a spring trip, with time constraints affecting schedules. Manager Frank Leach seeks players beyond one year and recruits big men, while controversy over professionalism involves Rice, Griggs, Pooter, Hicks, and Allen from the I U team.

Washburn Acollege Frank Leach Washburn Rice Griggs Pooter Hicks Leach Roy Gill Chicago Kansas Forum Bert Kennedy Kennedy Topeka Hkely Missouri University

Eleven Players Pledge to Attend Next Fall

A group of eleven football players from a local town have pledged to attend the upcoming fall term. The commitments come as central organizers prepare schedules and identify potential college opportunities for the squad.

Judgment Secured Against J. Wey forgeries Case

The Central National Bank of Topeka secured a judgment against J. Wey and J. Sherman Gauge for $11,000 with 6 percent interest from due date. The signatures on notes are claimed forged. Wilson and the cattle company did not defend. Indorser liability remains disputed. Trial set for next week.

Wellington Kan Jan. T Central National Bank of Topeka Jammer Bbe Wison J. Wey Wilson

Fifty-Five Expelled From San Miguel County Under Martial Law

Telluride report says fifty-five men have been expelled by military authorities since the martial law proclamation. About forty-five are quartered at Monfresd and plan to return to Telluride after troops are withdrawn. The search for firearms and ammunition is reported complete, with between 60 and 70 weapons found.

Telluride San Miguel County Monfresd

Verdict on 8.0 Wreck In Connellsville Pa

Coroners jury in Connellsville Pennsylvania returns a verdict that the car wreck was unavoidable. The Jan date is noted but not specified. The ruling absolves fault, stating circumstances left no option to prevent the collision. Local authorities filed the verdict after investigating the 8.0 wreck incident.

Connellsville

Fort Scott Police Receipts Rise From Year Ago

Fort Scott Kansas police receipts for January 7 total 536.75 dollars above the prior month and 7134 dollars higher than the previous year. The report notes a steady increase in department income and outlines specific categories contributing to the gain.

Fort Scott Kan Police Department Derekee Kn_Mendeniail staat

Twenty four Persons Drowned on Congo River

Antwerp Jan 7 The minkion steamer Lapatay capsized opposite Kwamouth on the Congo river. A missionary and natives were drowned. The Lapstay was en route from the upper Congo to Leopold to embark more missionaries. Faulty navigation caused the disaster. The steamer was towed into shallow water but is likely a total loss.

Antwerp Lapatay Kwamouth Congo River Leopold Upper Congo Fou Ader

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