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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1903
Page
9
Munyon's Witch-Hazel Soap brings relief to 20 000 mothers by easing baby hives chafing and rashes and curing skin disorders. It is praised for aiding young skin and improving complexions and is advertised as superior to costly French toilet soaps.
The court discharged Father Walser on a murder charge in the Agatha Heiltlin case. Prosecution witness Casimir Walser testified he did not know who killed his sister and that evidence did not show a specific assailant. Witnesses described the parsonage events, with Rev Walker and Rev Reichlin present, while investigators noted absence of conclusive proof.
Los Angeles May 6 Sam McVey the colored pugilist knocked out Kid Carter in the eleventh round last night as McVey's first major victory. The bout drew crowds to the boxing arena with Mironeh listed as the promoter.
The Omaha race ends in a tight contest with Hoores winning for the third time while Benron finishes near the top. The campaign is described as one of the city’s most bitterly fought in memory with Moores and Art Moores prominent in the Republican primary. Dems claim irregularities and bolting tactics but Wright becomes city attorney, Picming commissioner, and Lobeck comptroller. Republicans reelect Henning as city treasurer and Elbourn as city clerk.
Historian Richard Davy challenges the claim that Hever Castle is Anne Boleyn birthplace after William Waldorf Astor reportedly bought the historic property for 3,000 pounds. The article notes Hever was linked to the Boleyn name, with Anne H drew years spent there and Hal first sighting her in the castle garden, but Davy argues the negative.
Noted New Yorker Bourke Cockran is reported to be on Corfu recovering his health before May 15. London dispatch notes Joby Dillon has just returned from the Mediterranean after six weeks with Mr. Cockran.
In London the Fischer Motor Vehicle syndicate of New York tests a simple husk omnibus for the General Omnibus company. Directors report satisfactory results and hope the vehicle will ease congestion, signaling a potential revolution in London’s transit despite current buses causing the greatest congestion.
Emma Thouret, once spurned by Marvel Prevost, sent several Paris newspapers letters revealing intimate details of their affair. Prevost recently dueled his cousin in a bid to defend family honor, injuring the duel opponent.
A special to the News from El Faso states Don Luis Terazas, the new governor of the state of Chittruatsta, will refuse consent for prize fights and will also suppress all forms of gambling. This stance ends plans to hold prize fights in Juarez, Mexico, across the border from Denver.
A vintage recipe column extols orange themed dishes, detailing orange salads with lemon and pepper dressings, adelict chestnut and grape blends, ambrosia and banana variations, and an orange shrimp salad. It also covers caramel pie, candied orange peel, and extraction of flavors with formal preparation steps for each item.
Instructions describe drying yer or steel skewers by piercing and draining, then packing them into a thn or wooden box with paraffin paper. Keep in a cool dry place until fully dry and ready for storage.
It is reported that Apsley House on Hyde Park Corner may be purchased by the Bachelors Club, a renowned London society, currently negotiating with the Duke of Wellington for 5000000 pounds for the freehold. The club seeks the mansion’s fine gardens for summer entertaining.
British correspondent Hercival Landen reports from Manila that the U S campaign has misrepresented the islands and that firing coastlines reveal insecurity. He argues the United States must decide if a reevaluation of policy is needed after years of debate.
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