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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1903
Page
2
L Luke recalls years ago an accident that left him with nervous distress and sleeplessness. He tried doctors with no relief until Prime’s Celery Compound, which he credits with restoring sleep and strength. He says he keeps a bottle at home and has recommended it to friends.
Fragmentary items note Paine's Celery Compound claims and reference recruiting, Lincoln high school football practice, and rumors of veterans transferring to Citensu to join Stagg's squad amid new football rules and fast play noted in a vague high school context.
Lincoln Nebraska Sept Football practice at the university shows early activity with several veterans expected to report. Coach, in charge, notes only a few returning from each year as new players join drills this week.
Sept 14 Philadelphia reports a gulf storm moving north brings severe wind and rain to the region. Atlantic City records telegraph and telephone outages, damaged cables, and downed wires. Many cottages toppled and trolley lines disrupted as 800 residents are left without service.
The estate of Dewees sought damages in Jefferson County Circuit Court following his death in February. A freight car on a dark night struck Dewees after he left track maintenance near Fourth Street. no brakeman was on duty. The administrator obtained a judgment for 2500 dollars.
Sept. 16 at Columbia Mo speed is stressed as Treator Hetherington Comet McLean calls the squad to begin preparations for the season. He prioritizes fast play over heavier lineups and indicates potential early schedule fits against the School of Mines. Meanwhile Chicago signs Cunningham from Ottawa, boosting the roster with a 176 pound backfield capable player noted for quick feet and low running stride.
James Brown and Clarence Pirtterson, two colored youths, were arrested on a warrant by George Morgan for obtaining money under false pretense. They met a farm boy seeking a job and took $1.50, then fled. They pleaded guilty and were fined five dollars plus costs.
An unrestful report notes a writ of habeas corpus issued as a broader arrest of police for contempt. Names and places are unclear, but authorities state officials pursued certain individuals and officers moved to leave the state amid legal actions tied to Governor Toole era events.
Lawrence Kan Sept 14 Coach Weeks pushes the Jayhawker squad through fast practice with a full team and signal work. Strong performances from Viger Suite and Griges spark talk of future positions. Moeller and Jenkinson report potential while Nebraskans seek Kansas City transfer to move the game.
A Washington bulletin reports the Senate passed the measure unanimously under the date line. Senator Peres supports the amendment to restore terms of the proposed law, with remarks on the executive powers and department authority.
London reports detail on Premier Balfour's views in a new blue book pamphlet about insolular free trade. The Board of Trade released near 50 pages of trade statistics focusing on British and foreign trade and industrial conditions with notes on France Germany and the United States. Cabinet plans show no more meetings this autumn and Chamberlain to proceed with his program, possibly aligning with Balfour while removing food and raw material tax ideas. The Pall Mall Gazette suggests potential cabinet resignations may occur.
Rowley and Snow offer a money back guarantee with each Mi o na package if it fails to increase weight aid digestion and restore health. They state many customers have seen results and invite mail orders with the same refund promise.
Snapshot page from Topeka newspaper recounts local items: Congressman Curtis in Washington, Commercial Club meeting tonight, Topeka banks closed for fair, Oregon visitors Frank Petree and A H Krieger, warm weather woes at fair grounds, high school schedule shifts, Santa Fe pay day, pigeon racing plans by James Wick, heating exhibit at fair grounds urged, Christian Endeavor meeting at First Christian Church with CA Finch, water boiled in city schools per board of health order, reassignment of school districts under Superintendent Davidson, Cherryvale Clarion reports Pattiven family’s Topeka winter plans, Chanute Tritone notes Roth Benedict and Cecil Fisher to Bethany, Washburn selects Greek chair Wilbur Greer, music by Mic Campbell and Bliss Graves, CA MacLennan returns from Oxage county fishing trip with George Dickerbeat.
The Weather Bureau reports heavy frost last night in the Dakotas Nebraska and western Minnesota with danger of more frost tonight in Iowa Minnesota and Wisconsin. Reports from Kansas City Omaha and Minneapolis indicate freezing temps with light to killing frosts in Nebraska western Iowa and northern Kansas.
Reported political circles say Congressman Reeder has chosen Harvey Penney to be postmaster at Hays City, succeeding Jack Downing. Rumors also note Kid George Leteeming 10 to replace Postmaster Brettle at Ellis. Appointments expected soon after Mr. Reeder travels to Washington on November 1.
The Baltimore & Ohio Railroad advertises very low round trip rates from Chicago to Baltimore for September TK. tickets valid for return until October 5. The note lists T. Neb. Burch and others, with Austin & Bex Chicago ticket office at 2H Clack Street. The fragment also mentions Fowler's Extract for dysentery and related ailments.
C C Hemingway of Arkansas City Arkansas testifies that 8.5. S. helped his family by curing malaria and boils. He urges others to use 8.5. S. as a first rate blood purifier and tonic for malaria.
A health notice explains malaria’s stealthy spread from unsanitary areas and polluted water. It praises Swift’s S.S. as a purifier that purges morbid matter, strengthens circulation, and aids recovery, urging readers to consult physicians and request a free book.
Reading and Pennsylvania railroads say no curtailment steps taken yet, though officials acknowledge the domestic coal market is virtually dead and some gas output may be cut soon. Miners could be moved to a four day week. independent operators cut prices up to 40 cents per ton, offering coal at 3.35 dollars per ton vs circular price of 4.73 at the mines.
Word from the clerk of the United States Supreme Court indicates the Smiley grain trust case, challenging the validity of the anti trust law in Kansas, will likely be set for the latter part of January. A decision may come a month later or later, and the outcome could affect prosecutions of coal trusts in the state.
Frank P. MacLennan his wife and daughter Mary arrived in New York today aboard the Kaiser Wilhelm II after six weeks abroad visiting England Scotland Holland Germany and Switzerland. Mr MacLennan attended the Associated Press meeting in New York. the family plans to depart for home on September 21.
Last night the Grace Hayward company presented Woman against Woman at the New Crawford theater West night. The crowd was large and the show received waning praise for its melodramatic turns and new specialties, with The Favorite Son and The Galley Stage scheduled in upcoming nights. The Bowery Buls concluded their engagement at the Grand Ist night before a large audience.
Lawrence Kan Sept 18 The Journal publishes statements from three national banks and Merchants Loan Savings Bank. The reports show continued excellent condition and strong earnings for a period often cited as thin for money, highlighting solid balances and sound financial health.
Registration continues for music, singing, painting and oratory at Penny's Vocal Studio and Mr foul in Vicar Chee Mi Classes. Classes form Thursday morning at 2 10 o clock.
The fragment mentions Ian Witleh and an amount related to a case at Aber Pha. Details are sparse but identify a person named Ian Witleh and a monetary element tied to Aber Pha in a legal or financial context.
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