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Newspaper

Topeka State Journal

Location

Topeka, Kansas, United States of America

Date

Oct 29, 1903

Page

6

Murder mystery grips Allentown as relatives tied

Police probe the Mabel Hechter case in Allentown Pennsylvania where relatives including Thomas Bechtel and Eckstein are questioned. Corinne Behehes and alleged fiancé Eckstein face details of alibi gaps and claims of a planned November wedding before the body’s disposal.

Allentown Ehavid Welsenberg Congrmaman Kupe Thomas Bechtl Alfred Eastdisi Allentons Uytir Mabel H. Hechter Gase Whith Corinne Behehes Hiry Geste Eckstein Mies Beehuit Sra Bechtel Ail Om Stondase Mabel Martha Jobo Charles Thomas War Hell Hechtels Weisenberger Eckstet Iberg Kickstein Bechtel Dems Thernly Webeenberg Wiles Stirg Hy Bute Ager Fouth Peetary

Hyomel the Latest Cure Claim For Cataract Treatment

Hyomel is marketed as a new cure for cataracts, claiming to deliver a purifying air through the throat and head to oxygenate the eye. Testimonials from cured patients are cited, with a money back guarantee from Gen W. Stansfield, a druggist, who endorses the product and offers refunds if not effective.

Catarrit Killibe Timoniais Asia W. Stansfield

Wheat on ground blamed on rail delays and weather

Rush County Representative Hale estimates four million bushels of wheat lie on the ground due to shipment delays and exposure. Grain dealer Schreier protests railcar shortages and demurrage claims, urging action to move wheat to markets before spoilage increases farmer losses.

Hale Rush County Foe Mr. Hale SR Sa Kansas City Leavenworth Sajna Hesaya Missouri Pacific Denenis Betausy

Armenians in New York discuss murder of Saxatel Bagous

In New York on October 22 Armenians talk more openly about the London Braufas murder of Saxatel Bagous. They accuse an organized network linked to European exiles and a leader named Josiet Uist Zagouti. Armenian readers fear assassination as Hanicharest leaders weigh the evidence and contemplate further actions.

New York Saxatel Bagous London Josiet Uist Zagouti Arwee Huntcharist Waring Wee Sagouni Omics

Contested Will case tops Emporia court docket

Emporia Kansas district court opens the term with the major civil matter a contested will of John Haran Hated. The will reportedly left about 60 percent of a real estate estate to multiple heirs and the dispute centers on the distribution. Lawyers for the defendants anticipate a hard fought trial.

Emporia Kan Wes District Court John Haran Half & Dozet Lnguress Borister Ty Clen- Genin Ag Wallmes Hamer Buck & Spencer Gardner

Mr Fellows Weds Teresa Senith ex mayor of Brecee

Charles Fellows once mayor of Brecee married Teresa Senith in a quiet Topeka ceremony. The couple plan a future home and Mr Fellows resumes his carpenter trade while maintaining civic ties and business links with railroads and the Kepaas building project.

Cherles Fellows Brecee Teresa Espt Smith Tota Ptt Ieee Berty Iran Tore Yi Ister Elerk Tor Marr Alee Parla Wate Council Beveath End Charlie "A. Fellows Topeka Marie Egor Kimetie Conseil Anayar Santa Fe Railway Ati Ras Dee Ing Kepaas Sey Fe Bas Louis Eget Ai

Boswell Woman Accused in Mail Fraud Case in Columbus

Deputy U S marshal obtained a warrant for Mrs Samuel Boswell of Columbus on charges of using the mails to defraud. Authorities allege she sent letters to E White of California and Senator Haines demanding funds, signing Annie Linn. She admitted sending the letters when confronted by a post office inspector. Mrs Boswell was found at home in nervous distress and will be arraigned once recovered. Her husband is a traveling salesman.

Columbus Ohio U.S Cincinnati Samuel Bagwell Roswell E. White Calursian Hatina Annie Linn Marishal Boswell Boswell Weil Foewell Ealesman

Leaves Convention Adjourns New Orleans

The Interstate Mississippi River movement and levee association closed its convention after adopting nine resolutions favoring government supervision of levees and flood control. The session featured Judge Robert S. Taylor opposing government ownership of the project and urging a different approach to waterway management.

New Orleans Mississippi River Movement Lavee Association Gulf Chicago Sanitary Canal Robert S. Taylor

Atchison Bridge in Danger as River Threatens Channel Shift

The Mincouri river poses risk to the current channel near Atchison Kansas on October 29 threatening bridge integrity. The bridge company plans extensive riprap along the Missouri shore this winter to guard against erosion and potential abandonment of the present span.

Atchison Atchison, Kan Mincouri Missouri

Busy Doctor Misses A Point In A Thinker Patient

A Cincinnati physician, pressed by heavy workload, notes a patient’s insight that supports Grape Nuts as a brain and nerve food. A testimonial claims rising strength and energy after using the product, with a promise of a booklet titled The Road to ... per package.

Cincinnati Bratile Creek

Topeka News Snapshots of Local Happenings

A jumbled Topeka scene reports hospital stays, travel plans, and civic chatter. Elisabeth Tharp at Christ hospital. Mayor Parker heads to Chicago. Lynch returns from an Indian trip. Mitles in Topeka. Sheriff Lucas moves Dottie Cornett to a local industrial school. chatter over transit tracks and street lanterns. Local figures like W A Pieres, John Switzer, Arthur Cupper, and Deputy Werden Frank Lemon appear with varied updates. Discussions include court trials, business interests, weather bets, and social clubs, with protests over streetcar routes and franchise changes.

Biss Elsabeth Tharp Christ Hospital Albert Parker Chicago F.d. Lynch C. A. Mitles Topeka Bartington New York Lucas Dottie Cornett Selott Wesnentayya Cosmos A. Pieres South Africs Boers Mexico John F. Switzer Auburs Arthur Cupper Tepeks Werden Frank Lemon Leavenworth T. S. Kitting Denver Kating Opera House Jackson Second Street Oakland Nellis T. J. Anderson Otage City Parker West Twelfth Street To- Railway Company Lowe Howring Mason DeMoss Muriker W.L. Kellum Col. Wais Topeke Teans&Trust Company Kansas City Charles J. Daviin Storre Smith Ulster Roepatty Crawford's Opera House

Dowie Claims Political Power In New York

In New York on October 23 Dowie boasted of vast influence, stating he could sway elections with tens of thousands of votes and had secured control in Chicago. He criticized attacks on his church, warned of his reach, and referenced a lawsuit with Luther Pewmon over a child’s education.

New York Dowie Sears Chicago Robert M Weno J Luther Piermon Madison Square Alerik All Rus

County plans tax system overhaul to curb evasion and improve receipts

County commissioners with County Clerk Newman will probe the tax situation, seek equalization, and replace the city assessor and assistant to reform tax assessing. They cite undervalued properties, uncollected personal taxes, and losses totaling thousands annually, proposing a collector and clearing house system. Ferguson endorsed for vacancy.

Newman Neeky Mocser

The Price of Pleasure and Female Health

The text describes a woman facing fatigue from daily duties and social demands, noting headaches and backaches from overwork. It advertises a tonic claimed to cure female weaknesses, promising relief from ulceration and chronic ailments. The piece attributes the remedy to Dr B V Pierce of Buffalo and urges discreet, proper use.

Bankers hold steady after financial scare in St Louis

St Louis leaders report confidence restored after a market scare. President July S Walsh of the Mississippi Valley Trust says business will proceed normally. Trust officers note offers of help from New York Philadelphia Chicago and other cities were declined as banks have enough cash to cover operations.

St. Louis Juiluy S Walsh Mississippi Valley Trust Company Associated Press Tnsat Thors New York Philadelphia Chicago New Orleans Kansas City Boston Missouri Millecis Louis

Fragmentary Telegraph News Items From Various Cities

Brief, garbled telegraphic items report political, military, and public notices across cities such as Pittsburg San Antonio and Manila. Mentions arrests proclamations quarantine actions bond redemptions presidential plans and obituaries with scattered names and dates.

Canners Walk Out Buyers Join Strike at Stock Yards

Chicago reports a packing house walkout with workers joining strike rosters, bringing stock yards manpower to about 7 400 as Packers suspend operations amid tensions. In New York Brooklyn and Manhattan in Brooklyn and Manhattan, swindlers fleece about 1 000 victims via clever check schemes, cashing fake certifications and leaving banks alarmed.

Chicago Ner J Strikine New York Brooklyn Manhattan

Misread OCR Health Claim Promises Cough Relief

Fragmented text describes a medical product claim by Armand Drag Co offering King’s New Discoveries cough remedy. It mentions saving a person from illness and a sale with a cane sugar souvenir included with purchases, set at 513 Kanu ent.

Mra Gace King's Jung King's New Anto Armand Drag Co

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