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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1904
Page
6
A testimonial from Jennings, New York, describes severe eczema in a child cured by Cuticura Remedies. The writer claims quick relief, calmer sleep, and clear skin after springs of use, with a later note five years later praising permanent cure and renewed health.
The Brought Lin Well No. 3 in Chanute shows 25 feet of good pay and gas shows at depth 70 feet with no sand. Operators expect stronger gas flow deeper, aiming to power machinery and boost output in the Mundy trend where deeper drilling may uncover higher volumes.
Government report details March 1 grain figures with about 18 million bushels in farm hands and 59 percent of last year’s crop, noting wheat remaining in cribs and granaries and including figures on storage and shipments.
A collage of short items: a Lincoln Post Hall dance announced, Sells Downs circus expanding, a baby camel born at the grounds, many job openings via Miss Olive Grockelsby, a dog tax note, improvised suspender sale at The Palace, theater tickets to a Behumenn-Metik show, and a state oratorical contest. Also noted: Republican primaries vote lists, streetcar track gaps, numerous divorce cases next week, spring registration under 7 000, college students arriving for the state contest, telephoning poles being chopped, a special train to a concert crowd, H Bower buying Hancock furniture, Pollock sued for damages, early Kansas settlers including George W.ake, and Schumann-Heink performing in Topeka in a rare Kansas concert.
Dr El Bush and W T Combs sue James Georges claiming a verbal agreement for a fourth interest in a drilling rig led to neglect of work and damaged machinery. Georges is described as a practical driller who promised seven day holes but delayed operations, quarreled with workers, and hindered progress. A contract with B Brewart for seven wells may be cancelled if Georges is removed.
New York reports the death of August Cook father of Eleanor Robson from liver disease and dropsy at his home. He was a well known figure on the American stage.
A Shawnee county session set for April 4 faces delay and higher costs as County Clerk Albert Newman, distracted by political duties, forgets to draw juries. Officials, jurors, and witnesses risk increased expenses, delayed docket, and a special venire for the gambilly case amid a broader critique of county administration.
Jackson Mississippi March 11 Shep Griffin a negro is jailed at Meridian after being taken from Kemper county where he was held in forced servitude. Officials say the case marks first substantial peonage charge in Mississippi with threats to kill deputies witnesses and burn property. Griffin allegedly owed one dollar and was whipped and beaten with clothing stuck to ashes. He was recaptured after a second escape and dragged to Kemper county tied to a saddle. The district attorney sought his appearance before the federal grand jury next Monday.
Kansas rural routes list shows Scranton in Osage County with one additional area covering 23 square miles and a population of 448, Wayside in Montgomery County with one route and 2 square miles of territory housing 12 people.
In Kansas City on March 11 W. T. Kemper broker won a majority of 12 delegates over George M. Shelly in the Democratic city primaries and will be nominated for mayor. Also named are appointments in the Kansas rural carrier district with William A. Romig connected to Coffeyville.
Ora Madden and Owen T Romig headline a carrier roster joined by Joe Hedon and Leon Kiite with substitutes John W Lindhty and John DL Shaffneds carriers Kes M Blachly and F J Stafford also listed as substitutes.
New York city reports a general manager arranged for Associated Free to transmit war news from Japanese, Korean and Chinese territory to London via the Pacific cable and United States. News will be delivered en route to Associated Press papers, with first U.S. publication under the new arrangement.
Mark Dunn was hanged in St Joseph at 10 40 for the murder of Alfred on, a wealthy farmer at Rushville. He escaped jail on March 7 by overpowering a guard with smuggled revolvers, fled to Andrew county, then was captured. Dunn was 28, married.
On March 15 the Frisco system offers one way tickets to all points in Oklahoma and Indian Territory at 5.00. Also on that date one way tickets at 7.00 and round trip tickets at 5.00 to a list of Texas cities including Amarillo Quanah Vernon Fort Worth Brownwood Brady San Angelo Wichita San Antonio Houston Galveston Corpus Christi Rockport. Call your nearest ticket agent for details or write VRIEN Kansas City.
Special dispatches from the International Mercantile Agency report spring trade activity near completion and show declines from the prior year in New York New England Chicago St Louis Louisville Minneapolis St Paul Philadelphia and Baltimore. Metals and some lines fall while wages ease in several cities with contractors expecting lower totals and prices for lead ing metals and groceries.
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