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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1902
Page
6
A historical ad promotes Paine's Celery Compound as the best invigorator for the old, claiming it comforts and sustains the aged. It cites improved digestion and liver function, with user testimonials from Groton and southern England about sleep, appetite, and general health.
The second Mood will case opened this morning in district court before Judge Hasen. Daughters of the late Robert Mood, including Mrs Jennie Weke and Mrs Ida Weber, seek to have the will set aside to divide property among Jane Mood the step mother and the three Mood daughters. Attorneys for Mood claim the will was made under undue influence and was improperly executed. The prior trial halted on a technical legal point.
New York March 27 The American Sugar Refining company has advanced refined grades of sugar Nos 13 and 14 by five points, making both 3.55. Megalfalfahay and Updeeratts grain mixture a daily horse and cow feed. Photie feed store 127 N Kas Ave.
Readers are urged to try Sivart's Catarrh Tablets as a safer, non narcotic remedy for catarrh and coughs. The ad claims tablets use wholesome ingredients like Blood Root and Tar, avoid opiates, and provide lasting relief by reducing throat irritation and secretions.
Rumor suggested a government cabinet appointment, but observers discount the claim. Officials and analysts say no credible basis exists and deny any planned reshuffle.
Concordia March 27 Senator Barton attends Republican banquet and then travels to ABS Jene, Topeka, and Washington. He says the Senate is a social body with no formal role in state politics and declines to influence candidates, praising Hanna and Pettus Morgan while noting long time colleagues and respected figures in the chamber.
Governor Cammine announced the veto of the Mossberry merger measure, aimed at limiting railroad debt per mile on lines through Iowa. Proponents allege Burlington railway lobbyists pushed the bill to enable corporations to seize Northern Securities stock if the federal case fails.
Fort Worth Texas March 27 United States Revenue Tnepenter Cobb at Vinita Lt Tress blocks cattle imports into the Cherokee nation a move that could affect more than a half million head heading to the country including nearly 290000 from the Santa Fe rail line. Texas stockmen face new pasture moves as they adapt to the ruling while some lands have already been tapped.
Trade observers report that heavy buying momentum has softened as iron and steel production advances. No price rise is planned for No 2 foundry iron beyond 12, with regional markets showing mixed coverage. Prices for No 2 foundry and basic forge irons vary by region, while bar iron moves to higher levels and steel bar prices edge upward as buyers negotiate before April.
Mrs L V Davin of 512 Avenue East Hutchinson Kansas reported losing a pocketbook on Main Street Wednesday containing 47 dollars. She and her daughter were arranging travel to Seattle Washington and had just begun leaving when she noticed the purse missing, it was fastened to her belt.
A motion to quash the complaint against J R Rudolph and J R Middleton over the October 1901 raid at a road house run by Lou Arnold was sustained by Judge Hazen. The men will be dismissed, while the women face trial at the April term. The district court complaint lists many aliases as the arrestees, with real names not recorded.
The Topeka lodge of Elks chose James L. King as exalted ruler for the coming year. W. B. Coulman and five other officers were named, with J. Morgan as secretary, Harry Valentine as tyler, F Nipps as trustee, and A Dana named delegate to the judge station in Salt Lake.
Wilkesbarre, PA March 27 Sixteen dwellings were wrecked last night at Hamot near here after a mine cave in. Many residents are moving to places of safety as authorities assess damage and aid is provided for food and shelter.
Oddments from North Topeka include printing inquiries, new goods coming Friday, and illness of Paul Wooper at 84 Monroe Street. Community updates cover repairs on Sardou Avenue bridge, visits between Grantville and North Topeka residents, and plans by Mrs. Kate Hoeftner to build a cottage on East Gordon Street.
The post office department announced a major expansion to the international money order system. An agreement with Greece will allow money orders to be exchanged between the United States and Greece, and the Shanghai postal agent is authorized to issue domestic money orders usable in the United States, Canada, Cuba, the Philippines, and other offices. The Shanghai agency will effectively function as a U S money order office.
In Chicago on March 27 the Republic Life Insurance Co in Cook County was finally wound up after nearly five years in receivership. The Equitable Trust Co. filed the final report showing assets sent to creditors, with 2,800 claimants and aggregate assets around 3 cents on the dollar. Samuel Ward was first appointed receiver, later succeeded by Equitable Trust Co.
The officers were chosen at a late Wednesday session. L Cortelyou of Muscomhe serves as president and O S Higgins of Stockon as vice president. J E Smiley of Topeka is secretary and treasurer. Directors named include H Work of Ellsworth A T Rogers of Beloit and A A Aiken of St. Louis?
A columnist asserts wives can win spouses by beauty and social engagement, warning that neglect is often a woman’s own fault. Advertisements tout Dr T Felix Gouraud’s Oriental Dream beauty cream and depilatory powder as skin fixes, with supplier details. Excelsior lodge No 61 D of H notes a meeting Friday at GB Wright’s home.
A fragmented notice promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for female ailments nervous troubles headaches and general weakness. It touts Doan's Ointment for skin and itching issues and mentions Arnold Drug Co and a Kansas avenue address.
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