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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1904
Page
6
Fragments describe a long forgetten Calfoi colony tradition linked to Saint Sylvester and Pontifical praise. Details suggest a ritual lineage with Greek monks, Roman clergy, and ceremonial acts dating back to the medieval era, mentioning Colonna influence and a Papal portrayal.
Fragmentary report recounts a relic leaving the Church of San Silvestro and lingering until 3870 before being moved to the Vatican by papal order. A current claim argues there is no risk in returning the relic to its ancient resting place, with uncertain notes on authenticity and custody.
An old log salvage idea is discussed as rivers in the region bury vast sunken timber worth millions. Despite prior efforts near Stillwater and Chippewa areas, no workable method exists to recover the logs. The piece highlights historical log drives and the potential wealth if a workable recovery machine is devised.
The Winnipeg dispatch reports the disappearance of a St Louis hardware merchant was solved when Henry Meyers, found dead February 24 near Parkdale Lumber camp, was identified as Henry Jasper of St Louis who had used the alias Meyers while working at Parkdale Lumber Company.
A 14 year old girl escaped from the female reform school last night by climbing down from the third floor on a bedclothes ladder. Torn strips and improvised loops helped her descend as she jumped from a window, marking her third escape from the institution.
Reports from New York state that Senator Hanna contracted typhoid fever with severe symptoms. The illness included high fever, extreme weakness, nervous system involvement, and delirium. Death followed the final crisis, after rapid decline despite care.
J H Richards of Fort Scott claims broad support from Republicans across Kansas to be a delegate at large to the national convention, despite Bourbon county voters not endorsing him locally. He cites letters from Missouri Pacific officials and urges delegates to Wichita to vote for his candidacy while exploring transportation passes for supporters.
March 3 report from Venworth Kansas notes Melemation county’s delegation to the Republican state convention in Wichita leaves March 7 over the Rock Island. Delegates’ rights may be challenged as in Holton, with Col D R Anthony and leaders vowing to resist removal despite Governor Bailey support. Charters granted to multiple firms and banks in several towns are listed. Cloud county Republicans name delegates and back Charles C. Peck for state senator.
In Louisville the snow flurries follow heavy rain as wind peaks at 46 miles per hour and no serious damage is reported. In Chicago a strike breaker named Boward Tenny was stabbed by three assailants while guarding the Western Union Telegraph line amid messenger boy tensions.
Local cattlemen accuse the beef trust of stirring tuberculosis fears to prejudice small independent packers. Farmers sell more meat to avoid big_inspector markets while Topeka-area independents rise. Superintendent Biddle defends asylum herd amid tuberculosis claims, citing tests and dairy safety concerns.
Independent packing houses face opposition as most people view them as tightening control over the meat market. Retail dealers complain they refuse to deliver meat, while small independents bring slaughtered animals directly to customers.
At a banquet of the Northwestern Association of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Prof W Elwell Goldsborough announces J F Hutchinson of New York has developed a noiseless court device. The invention silences all sound in the court until a telephone receiver is placed to the ear, after which nearby conversations may be heard.
Four year old Clara Sprague died at home in the Streeter Block from accidental strychnine poisoning after nibbling sugar coated tablets that fell from a pocket. LaDuke, a friend, visited overnight and left the tablets where the child could reach them. Autopsy performed. coroner's inquest pending.
Santa Fe unveils unusually low excursion fares to Oklahoma Texas and Pecos Valley with tickets to Guthrie Oklahoma City Shawnee Fort Worth Austin San Antonio Houston Galveston and more. Round trips to El Paso Dering 26.50 and Roswell Carlsbad and Pecos Valley regional reductions noted. Health and travel pamphlets offered by T L King CP and T A Topeka Kansas.
Rail and tour offer details include inter imedium paints and tourist sleep options. Information line directs to WM. Flannelly, T. P. A., for full schedules and free distribution notices. References to sleeper service from Kansas City to Jacksonville and a Frisco System route appear amid promotional wording.
Delicate enough for the softest skin and yet efficacious in removing any stain. Keeps the skin in perfect condition. In bath gives all the desirable after effects of a Turkish bath. It should be on every wash. Stand all Grocers and Druggists.
The article reports a controversial claim by Prof Jacques Loeb now at the University of California. It describes creation of a novel animal through interbreeding, notes Loeb’s research at Chicago and California, and mentions publication in Arch Scientific journal with details of the experiment and its implications. It also lists travel and ticket information for Frisco System routes via Oklahoma and Indian Territory with various city stops and prices.
Ticket program offers 325.00 rate for Vin Banta Fe travel during March and April. Applies to Inter Radiate points with privileges including top over service and free chair cars. Full information and free brochure available by request. Ring offices for details.
An old advertisement touts Dry Miler gin and remedies from Miles Medical Co of Elkhart Indiana. It features testimonials of improved heart strength and nervous condition after using products like Nervine and other remedies. The copy pushes vast customer sales and compliance with medical claims.
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