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Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1904

Page

9

General Trade Quiet In United States Report

General trade remains quiet across the United States with reductions in wheat and cotton prices. Banking activity sees mixed conditions as New York and Philadelphia items ease while Boston and St. Louis show activity, and rail transportation capabilities improve nationally.

United States New York International Mercantile Agency Europe Genters Wut Pittature Mary New York Central Lake Shore Cheindinn Petite St. Louie

Cathera Treatment Promises Cures for Skin and Blood

An advertisement extols Cathera remedies for a wide range of skin and blood conditions from infantile to scrofula. It claims remarkable success when other treatments fail, highlighting infant relief and widespread adoption by worried parents as priceless cures for scalp, eruptions, and humors.

New York Markets Sway as Steel Rail Demand Flows

Agricultural implements and swelling volumes of clothing drugs and groceries signal renewed activity in steel and iron sectors. Pennsylvania railroad enters as buyer, prices likely to rise in selective steel varieties. Canadian traffic eased by milder weather while spring goods distribution, including cottons millinery and footwear, grows. Immigration prospects rise as Toronto and other Canadian centers expand.

Pennsylvania Railroad New York Standard Canadian Dominion Toronto

Yacht Club Avoids Discussing New Rules

New York March 18 The yacht club answered Sir Thomas Liptey’s inquiry about a challenge for the America’s Cup under new measurement rules. It said no special meeting would be called this year and could not commit to action until a formal challenge is received.

New York New York ‘Yacht Club Thomas Liptey i America Thomas Linton Wei Columbia Thomas Zipton

Reward Offered for Murderer of Charles Wiles

Governor Bailey offers 250 reward for the arrest and conviction of the murderer of Charles Wiles a wealthy farmer who lived south of Himenga and was reportedly murdered last December Wiles was known to have started home from Junction City the search party found his cane broken near Smoky Hill river south of Junction City bodies were not found until later no murderer identified yet and a general search is underway The report also mentions political and other unrelated items including Congress adjournment and Emperor William’s Gibraltar visit.

Bailey Charles Willes Bailey Han Charles Wiles Himenga Eng Deceas Junction City Heme Niett Smoky Hill River Chin

Dark Chicago Mystery Indicates Possible River Murder

Chicago detectives probe a grisly scene after blood on snow near the North Branch of the Chicago River hints at a fatal struggle. Tracks show two shoe sizes, tissue resembling brains line the road, and blood stains lead to the bridge. Police planned renewed river dragging the next day for clues.

Chicago Nels Rasmussen Aomad Carrier Strike Usat Abe

JIM CROW BILLS SIGNED AND TRANSPORT CHANGES

In Washington on March 1 the condition of Representative Thomson of Alabama is noted as unsatisfactory. Baltimore on March 18 reports Governor Warfield approving two so called Jim Crow bills related to railroad and steamboat travel, with the act to take effect. A farewell party and a smoker for Bill Brown are mentioned, with notes on trains and Pullman coaches, and a person moving to Kansas City.

Baltimore Warfield Brown SDRR Bung Pullman Kansas City Cara

Death of Bishop Fink Cited by Topeka Hibernians

The Topeka division of the Ancient Order of Hibernians met for a St Patrick's Day observance and adjourned after resolutions mourning Bishop Tomas M Fink of Leavenworth who died in Kansas City at seven o'clock Thursday morning. The resolutions praised his more than thirty years guiding the diocese and noted the loss to Catholic people and the state.

Topeka Order of Hibernians L M. Fink Baccas City Kan Divine Providence Tomals M. Fink Leavenworth Fink Kansas

Separate Compartments Promise for All Passengers

The article notes a plan to provide for separate compartments for white and colored passengers but insists there must be no discrimination. It emphasizes that accommodations should be of equal quality for both groups under the new provisions.

Negroes Boycott Him Over Jim Crow Bill in Maryland

In Snow Hill Maryland Sienna Willem K Kerbin of Worcester County pushing the Jim Crow bill was boycotted by Black diners after returning from Annapolis. He found no meal at a local hotel and sought food in Baltimore, while his colored saundress joined the boycott. At New York meeting, F R Hitchock elected president of the Lar ston Association for the Improvement of the Breed of Horses with Harry Payne Whitney as VP and Clarence H Mackay named a director.

Snow Hills oSienne Willem K. Kerbin Worcester Cunty Kerbin Annapolis Baltioore

Rise in Steel Bars Price Increase Planned by Manufacturers

New York March 1 Eastern bar iron makers meeting formed the Eastern Bar Iron association and agreed to raise prices by one dollar per ton. They fixed rates at 1.95 dollars per 100 pounds in Pittsburg and 145% tidewater. Trade conditions were discussed and most iron interests hopeful about the future. Mill representatives east of Pittsburgh attended.

New York Eastern Bar Iron Association Pittsburg Tidewater Pittsturz

Firemen Injured in Holden School Building Blaze

Six firemen were severely injured in a suspected incendiary fire that destroyed the Holden school building at Toomle and Thirty-first streets. One may not recover. The injured men were on the third floor when the building toppled.

Chicago Holden School Toomle Thirty-first Streets

Fragmentary notice on a fire threatening a new school building

A garbled OCR fragment describes a fire risk to a new school building connected to a burned structure. The text mentions centuries, a time reference, and fear of the fire spreading to adjoining areas, with unclear details about the new Gracees and palate.

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Wallace is Wanted for Embezzling in Topeka

Charles Wallace is sought on embezzlement charges from Wieser Browery in North Topeka. He fled Wednesday night, heading toward Salt Lake. authorities in Salt Lake notified to arrest him. He allegedly owed his employers 160 dollars. A warrant was issued for him. English Educator Arrives in New York with Percy Atkin and Cedric news from Liverpool.

Charles Wallace Wieser Browery North Topeka Wallace Salt Lake Aeets Myer Rm Eee Shearte New York Percy Atkin Tiithen Jan St. Louis Exposition Hewmer Cedric Liverpool

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