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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1903
Page
3
A wartime era health claim describes Swamp Root as aiding women with kidney and bladder troubles. The piece portrays misdiagnosis of womb weakness and positions kidney disease as the root cause, citing testimonials of relief and renewed energy after using the remedy.
An old advertisement claims Swamp-Root cures many ailments and invites readers to buy fifty cent and medicine bottles from local druggists. Readers are instructed to write to Kilmer Co in Endicott and to mention the Topeka Daily State Journal.
Ft Scott Kansas November 5 The report by Officer Preston before the board of education lists 28 cases of truancy in town. Officials will likely compel parents to send children to school or send habitual offenders to reform school. Some guardians favor reform school while others insist wages are needed for family support.
Vandalism and threats of punishment marked Halloween pranks in Haysville as criminals painted windows and doors with tar and stained church fronts. Rock Island detectives pursue suspects after property damage and a threatened penitentiary sentence, while West Kansas authorities seek the culprits.
An October survey of 133 minors found many not attending school or in the service. Witnesses described children moved to other buildings or removed from the city for private instruction, while some faced Catholic institutions. Authorities secured promises to obey the law and noted wage claims as family support.
Ex-State Grain Inspector W W Culver denies the Farmers Cooperative Grain and Live Stock association claims he diverted funds. He seeks $6100 for the company as part of an aide alleged betrayal tied to manager James Butler. The case centers on alleged misappropriation during the embesement trial and related charges.
The fragment notes that Culver was brought to recover it, had a preliminary bearing on the criminal charge, and was acquitted after a three day trial ending June 2.
A Clay County grand jury questioned Davies, cashier of the Bank of Green, about deposits. Davies refused to answer, was found in contempt by Judge Khoball, fined $25 and committed to jail until the fine and contempt were paid or he answered. Sheriff Need allowed a five minute parade after the ruling.
Rev. George Hoss, a well known local preacher, has fathered his nineteenth child near Port William, twelve miles north of Leavenworth, amid twenty years of marriage. A note mentions Wellington in Kansas, local officials, and socio-religious groups, including W M & A W and FBSA, with bankruptcy rumors surrounding druggist A M Sumiey.
Several crack shot suspects from across the state are Drew and arrested. J. G. Woods, father of Hackney, is out of town but will be placed under arrest upon return. The charge lists all articles against Hackney up to now, totaling several items.
Last Saturday afternoon in McPherson Claude Heintzelman and Edith Greenwood wed with papers from a probate clerk, after a circuitous search for a minister. They married at Silas Parks residence with Rev. Risse absent, and then headed to Roxbury, where the bride’s parents live. both sets of parents had not met their spouses. The bride had been teaching in the southern county near Moundridge before the marriage, and the school board was told to seek another teacher.
A fragmented Leavenworth County report notes gophers and squirrels killed across three townships in the past quarter. Counties offered bounties per animal. hunters included young ladies and seasoned marksmen, with varying success across townships and settlements.
A twelve member committee faltered in its duties as the court ordered that goods and fixtures seized by the sheriff be returned to their rightful owners. The complainant described the court’s language as harsh and a man in Indiana testified about a boat passage on a specific date and time, leading to the witness’s conviction for guessing the timetable.
J H Katon, once of tour cty, was arrested by Deputy Cook Harbourt on charges of obtaining money from J B Patterson under false pretenses. He appeared before Justice Perking with a $3400 bond, jailed at Independence for a preliminary hearing next Monday. Patterson said Katon claimed cattle in Elle county as security but none existed. Katon reportedly persuaded to Coffeyville by Harbourt for arrest. Coffeyville Journal.
New York Giants secure wage increases for McGinnity and Bly Gilbert after public disputes over pay. McGinnity had threatened to jump to California if not raised by $1,000, while Gilbert also signed for 1904 with an elevated salary. McGinnity’s terms were pending until November 2 and Gilbert stated no grievance.
Lawrence Isan Nov 5 coach Herb innews says Wheelock, Carlisle star, leaves Haskell for home after season's turmoil. Fallis, star quarterback, slowly recovers from Neuraskia game and may miss Saturday’s Chicago clash. Lago to replace Wheelock at tackle. Fulils or Moore to start at quarterback with lineup changes expected.
Chicago November 3 report notes Martin Duffy challenging Hugo Kelly at 145 pounds after Kelly weighed 162 for his Milwaukee win over Mike Donovan. Kelly may decline 145 if strength worries persist. trainer Harry Gilmore praises Kelly’s improved speed and footwork. Also mentions Fitzsimmons training in Alameda and Joe Kennedy with Jim Casey sparring partners, plus Jeffries talks with Johnson and San Antonio training plans for the Cleveland club next spring.
Cincinnati Nov 5 Henry Pelts the old reliable will be a Redleg again next season. He signed after a talk with President Herrmann and is joined by Peris on the list. Fans welcome the return of these dependable figures amid team optimism.
The derby concludes with a $275 purse, winner receiving $10, and the rest split among five others. The meet, staged by Blake & Smith of Butte Montana, ends with Sau Gatonanekod Base day and plans for all-age stakes on Sunday as the meet wraps.
A Kansas football report from Lawrence details a large squad on the field with Coach Weeks rotating players to boost teamwork. Cooke is sidelined with illness, Brummage’s knee limits him, Ackerman injures a shoulder, and Brummage shifts to left end while Brunner and Greenlee key roles are adjusted. Bleachers for the Nebraska game begin construction along the south field. The piece also covers Harvard baseball appointing Frants as head coach after a colorful career, and Chicago’s Davis trade talk being dismissed by President Johnson. Friday football at La Harpe features the La Harpe Indians vs Haskell Indian game with La Harpe aiming to extend its strong form, and Quinn likely to manage Omaha next season for the Western league.
The Toledo baseball scene sees talks of Herman Strobel becoming manager and captain of the Toledo American Association team next season after Dil’s resignation and other shifts. In Atchison a grain firm proposes building a silo and loading facilities to boost business. Racing notes from Aqueduct and Latonia accompany broader sports and regional updates.
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