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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1903
Page
6
A promotional paragraph explains soda crackers lose aroma quickly when exposed to air. Uneeda Biscuit stays fresh because it is packed at the oven door in the In-er-seal Package, a red and white sealed airtight covering that preserves flavor and guards against germs.
An obituary notes the death of Charles T. Shedd at age 61 with services planned. The long passage recalls his life, residence in the state, and mentions family and local connections amid a ceremonial notice in the Pine region.
An advertisement touts Cuticara Soap as a superior skin cleanser and cosmetic. It claims benefits for cleansing crusts pimples and falls, softening whitening and soothing irritated skin, and styling hair and scalp while appealing to women mothers and general toilet use.
A January 3 collision near Alten Missouri injured multiple people including Chlmundent Western academy and others from Alton Rock Island Winchester and Poland. Witnesses reported a Pullman sighting and a turnout of several vehicles after the crash.
Colonial Secretary Chamberlain visited Jon during January and met a large crowd at a public event. He praised the men at the front and noted the wartime efforts of those who supported the cause, while observers debated the motives behind the conflict.
In Conn, June 14 widow Wholieht Uwta0 of situation reads like a patent clerk’s notes. The deceased was a mechanical engineer at Tinton Metallic Cartridge company for years. The estate includes $2,004 in equity from an apartment at 722 Gorge Street and a bank deposit with $209 accrued interest, plus gold and currency.
A fragmentary report discusses a legendary Bear Lake fish, described as a prehistoric species, said to inhabit Chautauqua County waterways. The tale mixes local lore with scattered references to a political event and travel notes, yielding a garbled snapshot of a distant past.
Kansas City report on second day of the national association of retail grocers and general merchants convention notes debates over wipers and committee reports on credit rating system and executive costs. Nominees for president and secretary include J C Willais, C B Lott, John A Green, with Greenbacker influence growing and Lott leading in promises.
Kansas Exposition Manager Brigham relocates from Karnsaver Pike to the Auditorium for the next few weeks to oversee the exposition setup. Desks and telephones are being arranged, and booth preparations proceed as workers clear paths for attendees and display skeletons arrive.
Real estate transfers include J Thomas and wife to Ed Devin at 370L necth 12 feet of lot 34 Jeckaon street King Haywood and MrParlend's addition and W O Beart and wife to HA Fisher with described lot moves. A large Suny Jim sign in Topeka markets the Commercial Club election notices, with details about a massive 7 story building sign near Higaditas and Spring Street.
Kansas items from Topeka and state events include Governor Bailey's remarks on commissions, plans for a law commission, and various civic notes. Reports mention Harry Jackson transfer to Topeka, local operatic tours, Palate Clothing Co. pricing, Knights of Columbus degrees, divorce suit for Ramsbarger, and Topeka Communal club meeting with a smoker. Also cited are rail fare changes, postmasters’ meeting in Topeka, and a Honolulu edition mailed to D H Case.
Inventor Behr forecasts rapid progress in rail and sea travel. London reports a June opening of a Manchester Liverpool monorail electric express with speeds up to 110 miles per hour. London Brighton steam craft upgrades and new ocean liner turbiner Aerowechanneelewrher service are anticipated, promising a dramatically improved transport network.
Unclear OCR fragments describe a violent incident at a Topeka venue with a fight during a grand opera hour. Mentioned are Marshal John Taylor and Tolpheus Hur, with James Hill fatally wounded in a related shooting as search parties form and investigators pursue suspects.
San Francisco January 14 The flagship Nex Fork under Captain McKensie with Rear Admiral Caney aboard is to arrive Lomorrots from Sai ge Ane. The scene includes Rear Admiral Reny Glass and Almire Cassy commanding the Pacific Squadron. Also advertised is Satin-Skin Fowler beauty cream 26c. Kemper and Paxton.
New York musical The Show Girl arrives in town with a large company after a long run at Wallack's. The cast features Meta Rogers and other stars in a program blending tuneful music and lavish effects. Also advertised are Davy Crockett and other acts at the Crawford and New Crawford theaters with varied prices.
About 200 newsboys and several women attended the opening reception for a new eight room newsboys home at US South Eleventh Street. The facility includes a reading room gymnasium and a monthly newspaper to be published as The St Louis Newsboys with editor T. B. Browin.
Aberchants National and Central National Bankers held annual meetings yesterday electing directors and officers. W. A. B. Thompson, W. W. Mis, Cr. Smith, and others were re elected. C. Puustantoubies and ME Hocebrake named as officers. A deficit for 1900 is projected at 16 175 000 to be covered by new loans and expected revenue.
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