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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1903
Page
2
A garbled Kansas newspaper page covers political speeches in Topeka and state affairs. It mentions Governor Bailey and potential successors, court cases, local meetings, and transport notes, with scattered names and places including Topeka, Kansas and Vancouver.
An 19th century advertisement promotes Suthura Soap Ointment and Pills as remedies for blood humours whether simple scrofulous or hereditary. The claim emphasizes quick relief and universal applicability across blemishes and skin conditions. The ad markets a full treatment kit for multiple ailments.
An old advertisement touts Complete External and Internal Treatment for skin, blood, and humours with Curetin Soap and Ointment. Claims promise relief from pimples, ulcers, patches, and scalp issues in infants and children, asserting superior results when other medicines fail.
The new railroad station at Parsons completed near Kerkwan in Missouri and Kansas was dedicated with ceremonies Tuesday. The $15,000 structure, located between Missouri, Kansas and Texas lines, opened to the public as a national station. A large audience attended and heard remarks by Charles Stort, a congressman, about the project and its regional impact.
City railroad plans discussed last night aim to repave the West Sixth avenue right of way with brick and install new rails. L. B. Myers outlines improvements for Cedar Heights street, Hannam era, and the Hawthorne paving, including a sand cement layer to prevent brick settlement and a 10 minute transfer limit. A Oakland packet freight line is proposed to haul garden produce and coal, with streetcar and bridge issues debated. The Melan Bridge plan seeks safe streetcar access and possible six foot overhang, while a general petition drive to exempt streets from streetcar service continues. The meeting also covers mail carrier conventions, tolls, and the transit revenue impact of transfer penalties.
A large tobacco order totaling forty eight thousand dollars was paid for a fancy lot by Frank P. Hi at the Lewis factory. The purchase marks the biggest tobacco deal of its kind for the cigar manufacturer with a written guarantee that the entire amount would be newly selected tobacco. The event occurred on a recent date at the factory in the United States.
Kansas City court records reveal Lord Barington seeking dismissal of a divorce action filed by Grace Cochrane Barrington. His answer claims the marriage remained intact, detailing past disputes, an alleged assault by Grace’s brother and a prior jail sentence for disturbing the peace. The case, brought April 1 in St Louis, includes Grace Cochrane’s countersuit for damages and notes the couple’s earlier life together and separate residences.
In Beattie Washington on May 37 citizens of Bremerton threaten tar and feathering and forced expulsion of town council members accused of alleged misgovernance. Mayor Croxton claims the statement and his actions are justified while others urge calm as tensions rise. A local store reports price items at 50 cents as part of the disruption.
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