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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1903

Page

11

Manufacturing Plante Well Engaged Despite Rail Way Earnings Rise

The Weekly Review of Trade reports broader plant engagement across manufacturing with gains in footwear wholesale and jobbing, while railways show earnings up from last year. Coking and blast furnace issues ease in some areas, dry goods strength persists, and woolen markets stay steady. Trade notes improved collections in the northwest and Europe market signals for export.

New York R. G. Dun & Cover Weekly Chicago Cammmers Bares Cennellawille United States Canada Northwest Wtofens Middle West Miesiesipyl Forrestic Suliefaccion Iron and Sted Wrens Mike Southren Proucers Quint Memand

Topeka Ranks High in Strike Threat at Philadelphia Plant

Topekans note rising tensions as a general strike looms at the Philadelphia plant of the American Sheet and Tin company amid union push and management changes. Local workers in Topeka report escalating differences and potential action.

Piieburg Tiajons Philadelphia American Sheet Tee

Progress in Porto Rico under American rule a disinterested view

An article from Economiste Francais surveys Porto Rico’s post annexation progress. It notes export increases in cigars and tobacco, sugar cane modernization, growing coffee and orange cultivation, and plans to renew cotton farming. It highlights railroad expansion, new concessions, and the start of electric tram lines linking San Juan, Bayamon, and Ponce.

Porto Rico France United States Ponce Bayamon San Juan Economiste Francain

Minneapolices Great Northern hires executives in Canada

A Great Northern Railway Canada deal places Michel.see Wet dent of the company as senior manager with headquarters in Toronto. James Swan of Helena Montana will supervise. The veteran manager, formerly at St Louis for over 30 years, will relocate by November. George Lloyds Tatane to supervise? trains delayed by washout disruptions on through lines. Regular traffic inconvenienced as delays spread.

Minneapol ‘Michel Wet Dent Havice Anip Great Norther Eingraph Company of Canada Toronto James Swan Helena Mont America Michaal Louis Minneagoolin Fm George Lloyds Tatane Alviion Cylores Mittornte Suritel Thomas Delat

Humor and gossip from city papers mix in a spoofed daily column

A collage of quips from multiple papers lampoons politics crime and social pretenses. Jests touch on lawyers grafters race and education with tongue in cheek banter and playful mockery of public figures and readers.

Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as a Universal Cure All

The ad proclaims Hood's Sarsaparilla as a failproof remedy based on a proven prescription that cured incurables. It claims to treat scrofula eczema psoriasis catarrh rheumatism and digestive ills while boosting appetite energy and strength and presents Hood's as the world’s greatest blood purifier and stomach tonic.

Hood

Mutual Insurance Men Gather for National Co operative Plan

A Omaha meeting notes a push to form a large national mutual style insurance company merging several smaller mutual and stock entities. Provisional board members include F M Cutin Lincoln Neb, J G Furlong Austin Minn, D Ferber DenMolnen, M Sheer Serenaearr, F Mitten Denver, W B Gardie Seattle, and J Martin Seattle. About 2000 mutual companies exist in the United States with roughly 5400 members in Kansas.

Mas United States Mtt Taeatinge Aini Eicon Wa Bie Aca Eee Bosal Ini Ai W. & Gasche Qmeha Rap Insurance Organization Todne Hee Tova Mutual Anyeting Provisional Board Com- Uiterea Chaleman Cuti UN Lincoln Neb J. G. Furlong Austin Minn D. Ferber den Molnen Sheer Serenaear R. Fi Y Mitten Wia Denver F. J. Martin Seattle W. B. Gardie McMirrion Mutual Companiak Ghout 1H Kansas

Kansas Missouri delegates named for Sanaa City convention

A call for a joint Kansas Missouri delegation to a Sanaa City convention lists James A States and Ty Bra as signatories. James A State and others appointed include state senators, congressmen, county and city officials. Delegation allocations cover cities, boards, chambers, and professional societies with varying delegate counts.

James A Thomas Page Walt A1. c. Holman Otto Kuhne Ben Sanaa City Ty Bra Cnngresamen Kansas Missouri Pavertos Trayeks Kansas City Kan Minsword Sony Free Oh Board of Trade Commercial Club Aes Chamber of Congress Society of High Engineers Etro Hy Grwullo Engineering

Buchanan Wins Re election in Iron Workers Vote

Kansas City October 1 Frank Bube of Chicago was reelected president of the International Association of Bridge and Structural Iron Workers over Hugh F Donnelly of Albany by a 43 to 40 margin. The result solidifies Buchanan amid a Parke faction dominated convention. Twenty sovereigns will attend the Berlin wedding of Princess Alice of Battenberg and Prince Andrew.

Kansas City Frank Bubee Chicago International Association of Bridge and Structural Ironworkers Hugh F. Donnelly Albany Samuel Parks New York Buchanan Parke Parks Berlin Alice of

Local bids sought for frame house adjoining Ingleside building

Sealed bids for the purchase of a frame house adjoining Ingleside building Hun toon and Tyler streets will be received on West Sixth street until October 3. George W Slaughter and doushtar of Tholianenoe Ted will meet this evening to visit Bey Z Slaughter and other relatives. Sunday school will be held Sunday afternoon at the Belvoir school house at 8:15 and preaching services at 4:15. Everyone invited.

Ingleside Huntoon and Tyler Streets Sewis West Sixth George W. Slaughter Doushtar Tholianenoe Ted Bey Z. Slaughter Belvoir

Deaths and Funerals: Floyd R Dougherty 10

Floyd Ralph Dougherty 10, son of Mr and Mrs George B Dougherty of Western Avenue, died at noon today from typhoid pneumonia after five weeks illness. Funeral is 30 m Sunday at the family residence. KE Baker, formerly of North Topeka, died at 12:30 last night at the Virginia hotel corner of Tenth and Topeka avenues after a short illness.

Floyd Ralph Dougherty George B. Dougherty Western Avenue KE. P. Baker North Topeka Virgteti Tenth and Topeka Avenues

Saved by Her Sister from Lawville Illness Miracle

In Lawville New York a young woman Miss Jennie M Lee overcomes nervous anemia with aid from her sister and Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She cites drug-free sleep and weight gain after use. The account attributes her recovery to the pills and urges readers to purchase from Dr Williams Medicine Company.

Lawville Rome Watertown Ogdensbarsh Lewis County New York Jennie M. Lee Park Avenue Lowville N. Y Nix Yale Hilm Tx Williams Moon Dr. Willams Steenbeck Erin Mimen Dr. Williams Dr. Williams Medicine Company Schenectady

Secretary Shaw Accepts Hawaiian Bond Security for Circulation

Washington October 5 Secretary Shaw informs Hawaii Secretary Carter that he will secure 1 224 000 of Hawaiian bonds as circulation deposits at 30 percent of face value. The territory plans a 1 000 000 issue of five percent bonds callable in five years, with a fifteen year maximum. Bonds exempt from taxation in territorial revenues. Carter says after the bonds are issued the territory’s total debt will be less than 2 percent of taxable property and below last year’s income.

Shaw Washington Treasury George R. Carter Erpitery Hawaii Carter

Tucas Wins His Case Against Northwestern Life and Savings

In district court, the Northwestern Life and Savings companies faced W. E. Lucas, a Rock Island conductor, over a vote of $130. The judge denied all plaintiff requests for instructions, and a verdict was returned in favor of the defendant.

Tucas Csee Northwestern Life Savings Compseys Aginst W. E. Lucas Rock Island

Governor Peabory Sued for 3100,000 Damages in Cripple Creek

Governor James H. Peabory was named as defendant in two damage suits for 3100,000 filed by Patrick H. Mullaney and Thomas H. Foster, union miners. They were arrested by military officers on duty in Cripple Creek and confined in the guard house for fifteen days.

Cripple Creek Colo James H. Peabory Patrick H. Mullaney Thomas H. Foster

Golden Medical Discovery Claims Lifesaving Benefit

Reader testimonial extols Dr Pieren's Golden Medical Discovery for restoring keenness and energy, claiming it strengthens the stomach, purifies blood, and stimulates the liver. The account mentions recovery from long illness, regained ability to work, and gratitude for the product amid praise of substitutes.

Pieren Golgem

Legal action filed against Sherman Chase and McClellan officials

Agencies act against Brigadier General Chase and Thomas E. B. McClellan in a writ of habeas corpus case. Adjutant General Sherman named among defendants alongside other high ranking officers. Proceedings began last Wednesday as part of a broader legal challenge on behalf of plaintiffs.

Sherman TEE Chase Thomas EB. McClelmaiie Enite

Establish Local Branch by McDearmott Commission Co

The A. M. McDearmott Commission Co of Kamine City opens a branch in Devlin Building Kansas Ave with W F Logan as manager. W Neil supervised office furnishing. the firm aims for top facilities and a nationwide wire plant for speculative commodities and government securities.

A.M. McDearmott Commistasion Co New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago Wankan Giey United States

Church News Proclaims Kansas City Visitors and Local Services

A Topeka brief notes First Congregational at Seventh and Harrison with services at 11 and 7:30 by Rev Adama and pastor Francis J Hayes. First United Brethren at Twelfth and Quincy with 11 am and 7:30 pm preaching. crowd reports and a baseball game at Vinewood Park with proceeds aiding Marshall’s band for the T. C. T. convention in Oklahoma City next May.

First Congregational Church Seventh Harrison Streets Francis J. Hayes D. Adama First United Brethren Church Twelfth Quincy Streets T. D. Crites Paspee Vinewood Park Kansas City Topeka Santa Fe C. U Kansas City Council Marshall Topeka Council Oklahoma City

Church notices and a grand jury indictment from St Louis

The column lists several church notices with times and locations for services and meetings at First Church of Christ Scientist, St John A M E, and First Presbyterian, plus Redden Mission and Junior and Senior groups. It also reports the St Louis grand jury indicting Major Huh Penna ident of Rinito Grain Fea titles company on multiple counts in an unrelated case.

First Church of Christ, Scientist Onner Huntoon Polk Streets West Eighth Street First Presbyterian Tapla C. I. Merninger Comutias Quartette Redden Mission East Fliat Street Juptor Idveekk Grand Tarceny St. Louis Huh Penna Rinito Grain Fea Titles Company Denna Sengette Sony

Kansas City and Topeka Meet in High School Showdown

Kansas City boys travel to Topeka for a football clash this afternoon with Washburn noted as in good condition. Both teams arrive on the 10 45 Santa Fe with about twelve rooters. Players are slightly lighter than last year but well coached and practiced since school began. A separate item reports R c Vernon of Madison Wisconsin attempted suicide at his brother's home, cutting his throat with a razor. he is hospitalized and may recover amid financial troubles.

Washburn Topeka Kansas City R. c. Ver Madison Wis Vernon

1 100 Miners Strike Springfield Be Oct

100 miners strike in Springfield on Oct. first. The brief dispatch notes a labor action affecting local mining operations and anticipated disruptions.

Springfield

Miss Graves Resigns to Study Music at Washburn College

Miss Katherine Graves resigns her post at the Christian church in Topeka and enters Washburn College to study music under Professor Penny. She will direct the church music program and pursue voice training while enrolled in the college course.

Miss Graves Washburn Katherine Graves The Christian Church Washburn College Penny Topeka

Woman Held for Embezzlement in Cincinnati Firm Case

A Cincinnati firm employee was held in 10000 bail for examination on embezzlement charges totaling about 20000. The woman’s husband reportedly aided in the alleged scheme as authorities prepared for a hearing. In other news, United States Minister Conger began his Shanghai mission to negotiate the commercial treaty with Chinese commissioners starting October 3.

Mote Cincinnati Frm Conger Shanghai Pekin United States

A Love Letter From Ponder Me Offer

Fragmentary ad promises a salve claimed as the best on earth by Otte Dodd of Ponder Me. It references a drug company and Kansas Avenue, with garbled text about sores burns and piles and a price or claim of 250 per site.

Otte Dodd Ponder Wales Krai Drug Co North Kanuas

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