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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1904
Page
6
A sensational old advertising piece argues that responsibility for pain lies with others not the sufferer. It quotes grieving testimonials about Dr. Greenes Nervura Blood and nerve remedy claiming cures for nervous collapse, chest pains, and chronic weakness, urging readers to try the tonic as a universal remedy.
Victoria premier MeHich voices view that Relief governments favor Chinese immigration to the Transvaal for cheap labor, predicting mass labor strife and strong opposition. British Columbia faces local market disruption from Chin presence. Schumani-Helnk, contralto, headlines the Auditorial concert March a.
A Topeka resident declares independence from local druggists, saying he runs his shop to suit Topeka and that no chain of druggists would back his efforts as an independent proprietor. The remark reflects pride in local control and risks of resisting consolidation.
The Iron Trade Review reports improved demand and rising prices across iron and steel markets. Pig iron and Southern No 2 foundry values advance to around 4.75 to 4.00, with No 2 furnaces in the Midwest and North seeing higher bids as spring approaches. Steel billet prices hold, plates and structural steel firm, and new contracts for car shapes and street lumber appear. wage revisions in sheet and tin plate trades seek a 20 percent increase, while base coke plate pricing adjusts to 1.50 per hundred.
Dr George R Farkin arrived from England to arrange preliminary exams for Cecil Rhodes Scholarships in the United States and Canada The tests will be held on April 13 at locations chosen by committees led by university presidents The aim is to select scholars qualified to enter Oxford exams mirror Harvard style with Greek required America must produce world leaders for abroad roles
March and April ticket sales announced for travel on the Santa Fe route. The fare 925.00 applies to intermediate points and tourist sleepers with free chute cars. Liberal step over privilege allowed. For full information and literature, contact L King GP aT A Toveka.
A State Journal report outlines C V Wolf supporters mobilizing in Third ward to secure votes for councilman. Dozens of organized voters and liquor interests align behind Wolf, with Green’s backers counting on liberal votes and law and order blocs to oppose a beer-friendly candidate. The piece accuses Wolf of patronage and flood-relief graft via hardware orders and portrays McCollum and Wolf as controlling the Tupe la police department under Mayor Berendthal.
An account describes alleged collaboration between two men dubbed a strong team in city governance amid Prohibition era graft. A Bergundthal ally recounts offers of 200 dollars monthly to sway the mayor for tolerating multiple joints, while officials concede pressure and corruption extend through police leadership and city administration.
In Trenton New Jersey on March 21 Reverend James E Howard pastor of the Central Methodist church pursued a bunko schemer for two miles through city streets. The con artist had taken money from Mary Kise claiming to be an Epworth Leaguer and asking Howard for help. After a chase the man escaped, with Howard tossing his overcoat at a house in an attempt to halt pursuit.
Chicago March 24 a general shakeup was announced as 47 promotions to fill vacancies unfold. Old officers shift to outlying stations while younger personnel take key posts. Eight new lieutenants fourteen patrol sergeants thirteen detective sergeants and twelve desk sergeants named to reshape the force in a major overhaul. Transmississippi Day in Santa Barbara noted with congress plans and a Sept 7 date floated for St Louis events. Richard A McCurdy of Mutual Life showed marked improvement after rheumatic gout. he can sit up walk and likely leave for northern state then east later this week.
Topeka residents suffer back pain and kidney strain. The ad claims overworked kidneys trigger urinary disorders such as diabetes, dropsy, and Bright’s disease, and praises Dean’s Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney complications.
A Bloomington resident revived a Metamora trial anecdote where Abraham Lincoln as attorney invoked the Monroe Doctrine to defend against European kings seizing land in the American hemisphere. Judge Weldon recalls Lincoln’s moment and Mrs Douglas story in Bloomington.
The St Louis Globe-Democrat reports two old masterworks, Corot and Diaz, sold to Charles P Taft of Cincinnati for about $110000. Corot's Le Soir fetched $73000 and Diaz's Autumn Forest of Fontainebleau $35000. Both canvases measure roughly 24 by 44 inches and are in excellent condition.
Mrs. Carrie Wynkoop wife of Dr. David Wynkoop of New York died in San Francisco during her honeymoon trip. She was the daughter of the late James Allen Scnenck, a wealthy New York resident.
Osage City reports a Quenene post office burglary on Wednesday. A muffled explosion preceded a forced door and nitro glycerine used on the safe. The safe was wrecked exposing its contents but only twelve to fifteen dollars in currency remained, plus nonnegotiable money ore dera was taken.
Five daily trains from Kansas City to the World’s Fair route promoted by Wabash and McClellan Western agent in Kansas City. Passengers urged to ask for tickets via the Wabash lines. Also a grocer ad for Simon Pure Baking Powder promotes its quality.
An advertisement extols a home "Obesity Food" that allegedly directs nourishment to muscles and organs, claims no dieting, and cites a testimonial from Arthur Ko Wellace of Abingdon who reportedly dropped from 302 to 205 pounds in eight weeks. The piece urges readers to request free trial by mail.
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