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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1904

Page

6

Storrs Health Committee Faces Reshuffle Over Departmental Reorganization

Fragmented report describes a city health department shake up as committees clash over reorganizing the department. It mentions board members, budget disputes, and a winter inspection tour to assess local health services and staffing. A speech by Demas Ryder is noted along with a vote on ordinances related to health policy.

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Washington's Will Vault Robbery Attempt Reported

A bold attempt to steal the will of George Washington is described from Alexandria Virginia. Thieves supposedly breached the county court vault by destroying the vault doors with an explosive device. The scene mentions a forged signature and a chest containing papers, with authorities unlisted and the case under investigation.

New York Dikyatenes Alexantria Georen Washington Pulefac County

Salt Water Malns and the Brooklyn Drain Aid

Local officials discuss improvised measures to drain salt water from urban waterways and protect fresh water supplies. Officials from PRGK and Mayor Mollotin push for actions to prevent contamination and ensure a safe water source for Manimartan and surrounding areas.

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Proper Treatment of Pneumonia in the Sick Room

The text discusses pneumonia treatment and suggests Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a recommended option. It mentions assessing risk from pneumonia and references saline, diet, and care routines. The content appears as an old medical note with uncertain language and mixed remedies.

North Topeka Social News And Local Notices

North Topeka column lists residents and moves including Mrs Susan Oldham from Menoken and Mrs Clara Stewart from Fairview street. Mrs Frank Grear visits Kansas Copanaes and M J Groshong plans a trip to Los Angeles with tourists. Local church meeting and a social club gathering at Mrs Nichols home are noted with multiple attendees and prize results.

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Rock Island Tickets Offer Paris to West Coast Travel Deals

225.00 to California 2250 to Oregon and Washington 20.00 to Montana and Utah Via Rock Island system Tickets valid March 1 to April 1 in tourist sleepers and reclining chair cars Stopover privileges available For full information see nearest Rock Island agents or call A M Fuller P T A Both phones 384 Topeka Kan State Journal readers urged to act

Oregon Washington Montana Utah Rock Island A.M. Fuller T. A Topeka Kan State Journal

City Council Eyes Five Year Pipe Organ Use Agreement

City Attorney Spencer voices a legal basis for leasing the auditorium to the Pipe Organ association. The ways and means committee backs a five year term with city protections while reducing exclusive use from 20 years. Debate centers on city control versus private management and how to finance the instrument.

Pipe Organ Association County Council Ways and Means Frank H. Foster G. B. Penny Lst Charles F. Spencer Leity Supreme Court Crawford Iit Old City Hall Pipe Grean Association Swendson Foster Ness and Menia Ryder Neil Association Nellis Howe Gritey Unik Piegun Association Iho Frank

City Council Plans Meeting With Pipe Organ Association

The committee and other council members are invited to meet with the Pipe Organ association, which will hold a meeting Thursday night at the Commercial club rooms.

Pipe Organ Association Commercial Club

Express Taxation Reform Urged by State Auditor

J M Nation assistant state auditor criticizes express companies for tax laxity. He says they are taxed only on visible property while their large business and franchise are ignored and calls for assessment based on business activity or franchises, citing Kan Bas as a model. A Turkish cruiser Nedjidy sails Philadelphia to Constantinople after loading ammunition and trials.

J. M. Nation Kan- Bas

Chicago widow becomes legal daughter through adoption scheme

Chicago report details Minnie Krueger living with Willam Woodrich and wife since age seven. Through their device, Krueger is legally adopted as their daughter, widow and mother of four by her own children, highlighting a unusual family arrangement in the March docket.

Chicago March Hecoming Minnie Krueger Ty Willam A- Woodrich Bir

Safe Cure Featured by Election Banner Painter and Allies

In western Pennsylvania in the 19th century, David C. Humphreys, an election banner painter, recalls political leaders discussing cures for rheumatism and kidney trouble. He notes Warners Safe Cure helped several, with many wives also using it. The piece touts Safe Cure as the remedy doctors and laypeople trusted for lumbago, kidneys, and related ailments.

David C. Humphreys Pittsburg Pennsylvania Warners Haney Iver Hindder Arig Sottia

Young rider jumps from train to avoid being carried away

In Abilene Kam on March 1 a 16 year old girl boarded the Rock Island at Enterprise and, frightened on the way to Woodbine, suddenly left her seat and jumped from the rear platform as the train neared Woodbine. She was only slightly bruised and said she had never ridden a train before. She feared she would be taken past her destination.

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Justices Election Rule Confusion in State Court

The biennial constitutional amendment, two years old, upsets the election timing for district judges and city justices. Assistant Attorney General Close argues it invalidates the old spring election for second class cities and redirects justices and constables to fall elections. The change redefines township officer elections to November of even years.

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Mountain lion attack near Mount Sterling injures two men

ALC Marklein and New York man McCarty were riding along Busby Cane Creek when a mountain lion attacked. The beast knocked Marklein from his horse, grievously injuring him as McCarty fired, clubbed the animal after emptying his revolver, and both men suffered severe clothing tearing and deep wounds. Marklein sustained fatal injuries.

Mount Sterling Alc Marklein McCarty New York Busby Cane Creek Markiein Ater Elan Mark Jein

Supreme Court Denies Collins Rehearing in Bank Robbery Case

Jefferson City Mo March 1 The supreme court denied the rehearing for Collins the Tiina Me bank robber convicted of the murder of Detective Schumacher The ruling leaves Collins facing execution or further appeals as ordered previously.

Collins Jefferson City Supreme Court Tiina Schumacher

Heavy oil gusher at Barker Farrington pool No 2

Cherryvale Kansas March 1 report says Farrine to h well No 2 in the Barker Farrington pool is finished and oil boils over the top covering ground with a pool. The well sits about 400 feet north of No 1 and the pool now has six large wells including Farrington three and the Publishers Oil Company. No 2 shows the deepest off sand section in Kansas with 75 feet continuous. The gusher shot oil like a volcano.

Cherryvale Kan Farrine Barker Farrington Pool No. 1 Farrington Haying Barker Oi Company Farrington No. 2 Kansas

Smoot Case Postponed In U S Senate Protest Hearing

Washington March L The Smoot protest investigation into his Senate seat will not begin until 10 tomorrow. Chairman Burrows opened the hearing but defense counsel Waldemar Vancott of Salt Lake sought a postponement due to A Worthington's absence in Washington. Prosecution witnesses had not yet arrived from Utah. only EB Crichlow, former Utah U S attorney, was present.

Washington Ted Smoot United States Senate Burrows Waldemar Vancott Salt Lake A. Worthington Washington, D. C Smoot Utah EB. Crichlow Secretary of the Treasury Carlisle Taylor

California 925.00 Santa Fe Tickets On Sale

March and April sale on Santa Fe tickets including intermediate points. Rates apply to tourist sleepers and free dish cars. Liberal stopover payee allowed. For full information and free literature, address KING. oO P&T. AL rept.

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Not Effective Blockade Report and February Financials

Washington authorities refuse Morales blockade of Dominican ports safeguarding revolutionists. Plus February new company capitalization in eastern states totals $53.75 million, led by Pennsylvania at $19.5 million. Also an San Francisco earthquake felt, minor damage, and medicine testimonials cite King’s New Discovery for coughs and colds.

Washington Marca Morales Dominican Republic Tollaing Navy Department Eoanne Miller Columpes W. A. Perkins Macoriz Presidente Valen New York Pennsylvania

California 325 00 Via Santa Fe April

A partially legible notice mentions a rate of 325.00 via Santa Fe in April and includes references to accommodations and tourist access. It notes freestanding chairs and petting, with mentions of information literary literature and an address associated with KING.

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