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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1902
Page
2
A long testimonial claims extensive kidney disease cures by Warner's Safe Cure. The reader describes years of illness and rapid improvement after using the remedy, with mentions of Egypt and Persia as places of use and calls for a free trial. The tone mimics a 19th century patent medicine promotion.
An excerpt describes Warner’s Safe Cure inaccurately advertised as a universal remedy for kidney and liver ailments. It warns against counterfeit substitutes and illegitimate imitations, noting dangers from toxic ingredients and false testimonials. The piece cites court-backed guarantees and mentions a Rochester New York company name in relation to the promotion.
The pope's private physician underwent a delicate medical procedure after a telephonic briefing, reportedly to receive details personally from Dr. Maxcont. The pope, described as very ill, requested direct confirmation and reassurance during the operation. Meanwhile, reports from The Australian indicate travel disruptions and cinema notes about broadcasting sites and cast changes.
An old physician in Havena reports a first notable yellow fever case in thirty years, noting that the illness originated in Bavans. The study mentions Havasa Pree and Finlay in connection with the tube test and September findings, marking a rare outbreak and ongoing surveillance.
In Madison Square Garden the Democratic gathering featured ADM Stevenson ex Sen Hill Sen James K Jones and others. Hearst attacked Republicans while Jones urged unity to oust Odell era control and party machine influence. Devery and Coler spoke as Carmack Budd Schmitz and HIM followed with state issues highlighted.
The Record describes western expansion and railroad activity in October with plans to move settlers, stock, and supplies. It notes railroad commitments to transport 2.0 million selling units from Chicago and mentions forthcoming orders and routes affecting the frontier movement.
A report reveals a six month effort involving United States marshals and secret service agents uncovering a vast contraband operation. Chinese men were clandestinely placed in freight car boxes and moved west to California with payments of 300 per person to the smuggling ring and 100 for onward transport. Some trainmen were said to have been discharged, though verification was pending.
Rev Abram S L Rosenbloom of New York was arrested in This City after clashing with church officers who refused to halt services for the Feast of Tabernacles. He paid a $3 fine but returned to force entry into the synagogue, was seized and held in jail pending further action.
A Sheridan Wyoming dispatch reports a man pleads for pardon before dying in the house. The message notes he asked for mercy after a fatal incident, with officials detailing his remorse and the circumstances surrounding the event.
Around 2 o clock Monday a fire at the Grand Central hotel on Main and Broadway burned the hotel and spread north to the former Farmers' Bank building, both structures destroyed. Proprietor J F Negley cannot explain the blaze as there has been little fire in rooms lately. Losses are about 3000 dollars, with 7 dollars? insurance partial. Talks begin of a new brick hotel to replace the one lost.
Frederick Waite a well known western civil engineer was found dead in his Leavenworth room on the night of Oct 51 with an unlabeled liquid potation behind Rin and suspected poison. He had not been in good health and had not worked that summer. He had come to Leavenworth over twenty years ago to supervise the Leavenworth waterworks project.
When you feel dull after eating or have an appetite loss. Relief for a bad taste in the mouth, sour stomach, or constipation with headaches. Price one box, sold by all druggists.
At a Monday meeting the board elected S A Swendson chairman succeeding W F Charney. Members present were S A Swendson W F Weber B Snyder W A Bergundthal and I S Williams. The board disqualified twelve voters for insufficient residency and one for being under 21. Also noted was a concern over Newton Dick’s registration status and a meal contract awarded to the Ladies Aid Society of the First Christian Church.
J. P. Collins, longtime Wells Fargo depot agent at the Santa Fe, is named depot agent at Wellington in a promotion. A Topeka resident for twenty years, his rise reflects perseverance and steady advancement in the railroad service.
Williamsport Pennsylvania October 2 a man with a public safety item and a dagger attempted entry at a Trout Run school scene of panic. A teacher locked the door as the assailant fired a weapon and started a fire then fled toward nearby farms into wooded area.
Local weekly roundup notes Hallowe en parties and cider plans for the week ahead. Mentions football games with Washturn Medic at Missouri and Denver Athletic Club in Topeka, plus travel updates for G A Huron and Mrs Peter Simon. Fire at Schick mattress factory causes minor damage. brick plant bridge due for opening. Also includes historic notes on Joan of Arc and Cromwell with light local color.
In Geanemville local story, Colonel Heyward Howard tried painting his shutters green. A neighbor’s pig broke in, drank the paint, and rolled in it, turning green. The hog was captured. the colonel spared the hog’s life and now contemplates entering the green hog in the county fair.
Waukesha Wisconsin. October 2. Sophomores abducted freshman guests during a party at Carroll College. A student wearing girls clothes was discovered and expelled by classmates. Remaining freshmen were held until early morning with a janitor and Miss Mae Rankin also tied up. Threats of further expulsions loom.
In Ogdensburg New York a hunting accident left Mrs William Bruce shot in the back while she and Mrs Louie Freeman were packing for a hunting trip. Bruce was climbing a fence when she handed a loaded gun to Freeman and it discharged. The bullet entered Bruce's body and her companion carried her four miles to her home. Medical outlook is uncertain.
Frederick Judd of Cheshire claims the New Haven record by filling nine hours with forty five barrels of apples, each barrel three bushels. Affidavits and Judge Bronson and son Harmon back the claim on Bronson farm in New Haven.
Trenton New Jersey reports the heaviest thieves in recent days broke open a corner stone at the African Methodist Episcopal pulpit building at Howell and Day Yon streets and removed old coins placed there years ago. The church sits far from residences. the stone was taken at night and money recovered. In Washington, the treasury department ordered the El Paso customs collector to refund General Harrison Gray Otis the duties on personal effects bought by his family during a Mexico trip after items were claimed exempt from duty under a recent ruling.
By the direction of the treasury department today General Otis II sustained. The terse note records an official stance or case status and names a high level figure involved, indicating a formal action or continuation of a prior directive, without additional context or detail.
A prospector named Jura De Blondeau reports discovery of old Russian boundary markers in Porcupine district near Pleasant Camp, 17 miles from Kinkiwon and five miles inland from the Chiikat river. The find, aided by Chikat Indians and linked to the Anglo Russian treaty language, suggests the survey lies about 27 miles inland from the expected summit region.
NY stock exchange member Wittens Payne and broker H Harry narrowly escape death after a runaway automobile plunges 30 feet into a river near Jersey Shore. Payne nearly drowns. Harry escapes as the car overturns. Also notes Rock Island Golden State Limited train to Chicago to San Francisco schedule updates and Julia Marlowe cancels engagements due to illness.
Mingafelt resigns from Rock Island line in Topeka. Lingafrit, assistant telegraph supervisor, Naefee signed, plans to go to New York next week. Mingafelt has served fourteen years with the Rock Island. No successor named yet.
An advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a breathing spell for consumptives. It claims nourishment strengthens the exhausted system and helps the patient regain force to ward off the disease, promising lung and body relief and offering free samples.
Abram Troup, owner of Troups Enterprise, says he will close out the business. He will resign as manager of Mutual Tee company and depart at once. Troup has run mercantile interests in this city for 14 years, with ties to Bentonville Arkansas and a fruit farm near Gravette.
The Board of Health, unhappy with the city’s sanitary police, votes to dismiss several workers and replace them with new appointees. They urge Mayor Parker to act on judgments by Dr Judd, amid concerns two or three officers fail to follow orders. Also alleged is a lack of sewer connections at Grant School and possible legal action against the Board of Education if sanitation rules are not met.
Antwerp reports large diamond purchases for Russia and the United States over the past week. Values rise and a market boom is expected. Also noted are local political shifts in Ceramean Council nominations and the death of Dr. Daniel B. Hughen at the Philadelphia almshouse from tubercular peritonitis.
In the hospital Dr Hughes held an international reputation as an Ailcrist. He devoted his time to the study of immunity and the amelioration of criminal and pauper conditions. Public agitation from his illness began in Semtication and may spur efforts to improve sanitary conditions at the slum.
At the Commercial club rooms a group of prominent business men formed the Auditorium Minstrel with officers led by President Lo M. Wool and Secretary Treasurer James P. Lacey. A plan to stage home talent entertainment before the Midwinter Exposition emerged, with committees to coordinate with the Elke club and possibly run two performances at different venues.
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