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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1903
Page
2
Advertisers tout Liquorone as a universal germ killer with claims it can destroy germs anywhere in the body without side effects. The copy asserts the product uses a nitrogen base, tested by physicians, and offers a free first bottle while promising to cure a wide range of diseases and conditions through germ destruction.
A promotional offer promises a free full size bottle of Liquezone if the reader nests the product and sends a coupon. The company will mail the order to a local druggist and pay the druggist, with no obligation or cost to the reader beyond the coupon.
A fragmented OCR item notes a medical or supply event with unclear phrasing. Readable entities hint at a physician and a supply action possibly linked to a location or institution, but key names, places, and dates remain obscured in the damaged text. The snippet implies a medical context without full details.
Washington October 25 President Roosevelt calls 7000 gathered at a public open air missionary event to honor honesty and virtue. He urges citizens and public servants to practice courage and integrity, blending private life with public duty and condemning dishonesty in all forms.
Jake Sanda and his father Henry faced a police court ruling for indulging in craps. Assistant Marshal Beard interrupted the game and the judge found Jake likely unaware of the game’s nature, taxing a fine of 50 cents and costs. Jake claimed they were shooting dice for the money to be spent.
In Bourbon County a 70 year old farmer, SB Halstead, sought divorce from his wife after 37 years of marriage. He claimed she abandoned him two years ago and was overly charitable, giving money and clothes to undeserving people. The judge granted the decree amid questions about their long acquaintance and unclear suitability prior to marriage. Halstead, a prominent farmer, had known his wife for decades and she had been part of his household for about twenty years.
In Lawrence on October 6 J W Majors, posing as a university student, defrauded Wm Rowe of a $135 diamond after attempting to cash a fake $300 draft from Watkins bank. Police tracked the suspect, S R Majors, but he escaped with the ring. he claimed to carry letters from Clark Majors. Officers recovered hat and overcoat later found worthless.
Pittsburg reports exulation papers being pursued for Micherle Tepanec and Mit ovar Kobear, two Croatians held in Southampton for the Ferguson murder near West Middletown Washington county. Supt Mequad and Det Kelly plan a Southampton trip as Francis Ferguson backs charges. Wilson named county attorney after lengthy controversy.
A Topeka page highlights church events and civic plans. The First ME church hosts a Wednesday meeting of the Home Missionary society. The plumbing board holds a license exam for city plumbers. The city council considers bridge removal and relays for the Melan bridge approach. Washburn football updates include Lakin in Lawrence and a praise of the team from Captain Stitt. Licenses to marry are listed, and road and streetcar developments along Jefferson and Fourth streets are noted.
In October, Nicholas Rolle attempted to strike his wife with an iron bar when Henry Walscheld, 18, shot and killed him as he approached the kitchen. Walscheld was arrested, admitting abuse by Rolle toward his wife and prior quarrels over temper.
Fragmented report from Constantinople notes Ahmet Pasha and AXtr governor killed as Arab tribes revolt against a cattle tax. Turkish forces rout remain troops. about ten battalions sent. General Hady Pacha named commander in Aziz. County attorney Burgin notified of a return and other local crime mentions obscure.
Money stolen from the Burrton bank was found on an Arkansas Island where bandits were captured. Arthur Conley located the stash hid in brush along with burglary tools and dynamite. The find was turned over to bank officials as two prisoners waived examination and were sent to HarveyCounty jail. The report also mentions a court scene involving Mrs Cox in a fraudulent marriage case.
Fort Scott Kansas October 26 The divorce action of Lattle May Cox against C J Cox endured a delay after court proceedings shifted to law issues. The plaintiff failed to present evidence as Humphrey reasoned it out, and the case was continued to the next term.
Herington residents organize a two day shooting contest on October 27 and 28 with a purse for each class. Handicaps at 14 and 1 yards behind the Mauga trap, with lay birds, set the challenge as local shooters compete for prize money each day.
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