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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1903
Page
6
Care and precision define Ivory Soap manufacture with each cake equal in quality and purity. The ad asserts continued use brings confidence in harmlessness and pleasure from cleanliness, noting that Ivory Soap floats.
An unclear OCR passage references a quagmire at a WyderaLt site and a Lake Makgion area. It mentions workers, rock exposure, damp conditions, and possible dangers with piles and uneven ground. Names and places are garbled, limiting precise details.
A historic land rush looms as Mojave Desert opens for settlement under government action. Restoration of public domain accelerates homesteading plans with near 200 settlers moving to claim parcels, amid organized efforts and press coverage detailing the planned exodus and anticipated agricultural opportunities in the open area.
Fragmented OCR text reports wage discussions and strikes affecting multiple sectors. It notes proposed pay raises, union efforts, and tensions over immigrant labor practices. Mentions a 28 cent raise, inflation concerns, and a telegraph pole strike with injuries.
The Topeka revival led by Evangelist Williams on a special fasting day drew large attendance from churches, schools, and city businesses. Williams urged participants to emulate Christ’s Garden of Gethsemane events, urging self-examination and renewed commitment as local factions clash with the revival effort.
A new Chinese minister to the United States arrives accompanied by his entire suite, including about twenty students, as part of a ceremonial delegation. Prominent figures include Viceroy Shane Chih Tung and Enpperor Fang Chih, who discuss the group’s intent and the implications for Sino American relations.
Fragmented dispatch cites claims of sheriff involvement in aftermath of mine troubles and fires. Mentions deputies and a fatal shooting of a stepfather by a boy, amid chaotic local actions and unresolved settlement talks.
Ninety nine of a hundred recall simple indigestion. The article claims nonorganic heart disease stems from indigestion and stomach pressure. It endorses Kodol Digests What You Eat as a four month cure reducing stomach nervous strain and heart pressure, priced at one dollar. Prepared by O DeWITT & CO in Chicago.
Taane B Price born 1802 marks his 101st birthday in New Fork on March 26. He has never left the city limits, never traveled by trolley, and never crossed the East River or Brooklyn Bridge. He recalls a long life of frugal habits and voting for John Quincy Adams, noting sobriety and temperance as keys to longevity.
New York dispatch reports Miss Slate Reasoner of Leavenworth Kansas named to replace Julian Raion as representative for the St Louis exposition. Her father is a retired editor. During the Spanish American War she wrote for Chicago papers aiding Red Cross work. She served as Paris eye correspondent for the London Globe and covered coronation of Queen Victoria as a correspondent. She also acted as press representative for the Tragemin dissippi exposition in Omaha in 1909 and awaited the Paris fair as American commission press correspondent.
A dispute over attorney fees between Troutman Stone and De Ford Deford was settled. The agreement ends six attachment suits and related writs aiming to secure payments tied to Sidkville Lane. Parties received payment and dismissed the suits.
Cable from Amsterdam reports the death of John Henry Weltenbruch, famed Dutch landscape and marine painter related to Dr F W Gunsaulus. Born in The Hague, Weltenbruch was a vitality-filled figure with international recognition, linked to a noted London exhibit and various honors.
Brief telegraphs report multiple items: the iecal ascent of gold to Buenss Ayite, Keoxhaw and Shaw’s returns, the search for remains of General Lie teeter Siee Donald, the Shawnee ED to Glmutock bay, wine shipments to Antwerpen Londen and New York, Albert War field guilty and jailed two years, trips of George Schwe and Charles Mussettien, a stock electric death, Drake University donations, budget talks to abolish grain tariffs, fruit shipment shortages in Southern California, refrigeration demand, and a Des Moines court action over a bond dispute and damages.
Mary Hodge of Grantville visited town yesterday while Fred McMaster returned from Hot Springs Arkansas after a week. Presbyterian women host a reception for new members amid church notices and a fall sale with ten percent discounts on eye purchases. Mrs. J Joseph announces an evening at 537 Kale Eretto with music. Beverly and Beverly relocate to 116 Monroe street. Ed Stolen suffers illness, and Mrs J Joseph previews a finery opening at 37 Kikne. Costley advertises spring opening with ten percent discounts. guests invited. free Newton Inaguslin at opening. Mrs Wallace Taggart and daughter arrive from Meriden to visit Mr and Mrs S S Myera at 1205 Western avenue. Emma Hyatt and George Hidman wed yesterday afternoon at the Baptist church, Rev W B Hutchinson officiating. Wolford returns from Alva to oversee wheat, promoting Easter banners and millinery. A reception at Mrs Charles Curtis’ home honors Miss Rachel Armstrong of New York, new assistant secretary of the Toveka. Lanes’ Aid society names officers. dinner planned at Shorey Inn for Lie fire anniversansy. Several local residents listed among attendees at events and marriages.
Real estate transfer notes include M Jeanie Ponteroy and Niustaund to Abe Jacobeon at 100 lit 82 Topeka aves rue. Multiple entries reference property lots in Baltimore, Tyler avenue, and local subdivisions with various buyers, prices, and parcels.
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