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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1903
Page
9
An advertisement touts a Restorative treatment claiming to cure chronic diseases by restoring nerves. It offers a six week trial for $5.50 with pay-through-the-druggist if successful, and urges readers to mail a postcard or letter for an offer and more details.
Emporia hosts a March 24 meeting about locating a one million dollar factory in Kansas. Local farmers and officials discuss building a large facility, sugar beet processing, and continued industrial growth. The event ties to market prospects, land sales, and state economic ambitions as communities weigh benefits and costs.
Kansas Methodists convict pastor Heev John Ho Martin of Virgil for grave charges of un-Christian conduct. The conference feared conviction on some counts, clearing him of the more serious accusations. A year suspension was imposed, pending pre-ventive measures. The case highlights internal church discipline and governance.
March 21 items describe a state bank burglary near Atincy with a $5,000 haul and a southward escape toward Tart, a Burlington gambling raid with poker tables seized, a Missouri Pacific freight wreck near Eureka City, plus Burlington city politics with a straight-ticket candidate. lawrence citizen A G Stionnell dies from blood poisoning.
A wounded Civil War veteran who came to Lawrence in 1870 took an active role in municipal and county governance. He served two terms as register of deeds and held several other positions, contributing to local public service.
Beloit chautauqua managers meet to plan a program featuring temperance day state rance union agriculture figures ex governor Hoard and Senator Long with Miss Dolliver and General Fitzhugh Lee among guests. Entertainment includes the Temple quartet Boston and lectures and concerts by noted performers.
The March report notes a significant emigration of farmers from Cy county to California during February. About thirty families left in late February, with more joining this week. Some departing farms were occupied by factions from Nebraska entering the county in colonies.
An unclear OCR fragment describes a blast caused by a firecracker near a Joker character and a driver. The text references a tense scene with sliding slides, a misfired device, and injuries, but details are garbled and names and places are not reliably readable.
Washington discussions concern the Cuban convention and the two differing start dates for its effect. Officials weigh whether ratifications should trigger the treaty now or wait for congressional action, with legal opinions split and the State Department pushing for a path that avoids delays. Separate notes report a Lincoln area murder confession and a medical advertisement for a pile remedy.
Sporting notes say Edward Delehanty and George Davis threaten to ignore the peace compact between the National and American leagues. Cincinnati Reds president Herrmann declares the pact must be honored and warns double dealing will not be tolerated. If Delehanty refuses to play for Washington this season, he may be held by that club.
Wisconsin drills and optimistic outlook as Coach Randtellis prepares the Badgers for twelve intercollegiate baseball games starting April 15 with Michigan at Madison. Schedule includes Northwestern and Illinois matchups. strong infield and banners noted. Also mentions matches with Chicago, Ann Arbor, and Champaign and details on rival boxers and contracts in related notes from Detroit and Brooklyn clubs.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Humphreys Seventy Seven as the best remedy for La Grippe. It claims quick onset of warmth, mild exercise, and perspiration curative, reducing cold duration, preventing pneumonia, and restoring vitality after illness. The vial is portable and costs 25 cents, from Humphreys Medicine Co in New York.
The report details a tug of war over Pirates right fielder Burke as Fred Clarke contemplates sending him to Pirates training in Nashville while St Louis officials resist. Clarke and Burke reportedly disagree on Burke’s status, with Pittsburgh aiming to retain him and release a different player to the Cardinals.
Berlin March 2 The foreign secretary von Richtbten in the Reichstag commented on arbitration and diplomacy amid German capital and labor concerns. He urged patience for a broader peace effort while signaling limited appetite for costly concessions. Reports also mention a tragedy averted and various domestic and wartime notes, including transportation and labor tensions.
An elderly testimonial promotes Dean's Kidney Pills for kidney health. The ad mentions Mr Henry Page of Tapeka Tre Twenty Parts and a resident at 302 East Fourth Street. It touts relief from weakness, urging readers to buy the product for cure and water kidneys.
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