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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1904
Page
8
A testimonial letter extols Dr. Greene's Nervura nerve remedy for nervous and stomach ailments. The writer claims rapid relief from indigestion headaches and insomnia after using the product and praises the doctor’s Lew Forketty office for consultation.
Democrats nominate candidates for city offices in Temecrove ward caucuses held Wednesday night. Fire chief, council seats, and board of education posts are among the positions contested. The meeting also signals party activity ahead of the Ingleside opposition and the upcoming election.
Attorney General Coleman reports that on March 14 the United States will apply to the Supreme Court for permission to intervene in the Kansas Colorado salt over the Arkansas River waters. If allowed, US participation will shift issues, oppose Colorado and Kansas contentions, and broaden the irrigation policy fight across western arid regions.
The Democratic party in First Kansas issues a call for a district convention to nominate a candidate for Congress. The meeting set for Holton on April 21 will determine representation with delegates apportioned by vote totals and district entities.
Fragmented reports describe widespread unrest with labor actions and street clashes. Advertised remedies for overwork and illness fail to soothe nerves or restore sleep while authorities struggle to restore order amid a tense urban scene.
In Topeka items mix wind damage and curious bits theatre crowds, a Swedish wedding, a new hotel plan, and public works news. Items mention Pearson's Weekly, Charles K. Hotbany building homes, local mail volume, courtroom updates, a Shipp circus controversy, and a Salvation Army self denial drive.
Norton Kansas March court proceedings halted until Friday morning due to juror Darling's acute erysipelas infection. Sheriff Charles Galt of Grant County was injured in an accident while driving horses, found unconscious and in a coma with brain concussion after a prairie mishap. An incident nearby reported a horse stepping into a badger, leaving the animal and riders shaken.
W G Huber from St Joseph and W F Helm a bricklayer from Kansas City were asphyxiated in a small 6 by 10 room at 60 Broadway. A dog also died. Found by Anna Dee at 1 30 Wednesday. Huber rented a room Tuesday night and Helm had come from St Joseph. Papers show ties to Knights of Pythias and East College Street address. Both men were reportedly employed at Nelson Morris packing plant.
Department Commander Smith urges Kansas Grand Army of the Republic posts to roster all members and ex soldiers, especially those who never applied for pensions, to supply data for a pending federal service pension bill. He stresses vigilance and quick reporting to department headquarters to help veterans of the Civil War receive due benefits.
The article reports routes laid out in April across Linn and Labette counties including Rise Mound and Sulley, covering 61 square miles with a population figure. McPherson finds oil in the area.
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